Bidspirit auction | Rosewood and Gilt-Metal Eagle Inkstand

Rosewood and Gilt-Metal Eagle Inkstand - Date: 19th century Period/Style: Neoclassical / Empire taste Materials: Rosewood veneer and secondary wood, gilt-metal mounts, probably brass, and cut glass Form: Inkstand with drawer and two glass wells Description: A rosewood-veneered inkstand, 19th century, in the Neoclassical taste, with two substantial cut-glass wells flanking a raised central lidded compartment surmounted by a gilt-metal eagle grasping a serpent. The rectangular case incorporates a recessed pen tray, a foliate gallery and a full-width frieze drawer with a floral knob and green lining. Leaf-cast scroll handles project from the sides, while four acanthus-scroll feet support the base. The gilt mounts contrast with the dark, strongly figured veneer. Dimensions: 8 in. H, 15.5 in. W, 10.5 in. D Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Surface scratches, small edge nicks and localized veneer wear, with wear to the gilding. The two glass wells are uncovered. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 8 x 15.5 x 10.5 in