Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE FRENCH BOULLE MARQUETRY AND

ANTIQUE FRENCH BOULLE MARQUETRY AND BRASS INKSTAND - An antique French Boulle marquetry inkstand with gilt brass fittings. Dated 19th century, Louis XIV style. The pen tray flanked by an ink pot and sander, on scroll feet headed by satyr masks. The decorative inlay is arranged in ornate foliate scroll patterns across the top and sides. 'Alphonse Giroux & Cie' label on the bottom. The firm established by Alphonse Giroux (1775–1848), a dealer in luxury goods, was known for its high-quality objects such as glove boxes, caskets for weddings and baptisms, gifts for the New Year, and small pieces of furniture in a variety of styles. In the tradition of 18th-century marchands merciers, Giroux and his sons probably did not make any of the offered wares themselves but commissioned them from a variety of artists. Keywords: Collectibles, Writing Instruments, Desk Accessories, Cabinet Decor, Antiques, Boulle Work. Dimensions L: 10 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good condition, consistent with age. Please refer to the photos. Sold as is..