{"product_id":"vintage-empire-style-double-inkstand-two-99598","title":"Vintage Empire Style Double Inkstand, Two Gilt Metal Urn Inkwells on Speckled Marble Base, Attributed 19th Century, 14 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench cabinetmakers and bronze makers loved speckled marbles. Some of the most prized, known in France as brèche, form naturally when broken fragments of stone are cemented together over time, creating a lively, mottled surface. Pieces of such stone were often used as the bases of clocks, candlesticks and desk sets, where their pattern set off the gleam of gilt metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis double inkstand, attributed to the nineteenth century and in the Empire style, stands on just such a speckled marble base, flecked in grey, cream and soft brown. On top sit two cushion-shaped plinths with a white glaze and softly scalloped corners. Each supports an urn-shaped inkwell in gilt metal, decorated with a band of fine diagonal ribbing and a row of tiny beads, and closed by a hinged lid crowned with an acorn finial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inkstand is in good condition, with a chip to the back left corner of the marble, visible in the photos. It makes a handsome centrepiece for a writing desk, and its two wells are just as useful today for pens, paper clips or small treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, this is a vintage Empire style double inkstand with two gilt metal urn inkwells on a speckled marble base, attributed to the nineteenth century. It measures 14 × 10 cm and is exactly as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e DETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 14 × 10 cm (5.5 × 3.9 in); height 10 cm (3.9 in). About the size of a postcard.\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Speckled marble base; white glazed plinths; gilt metal inkwells\u003cbr\u003e\nStyle-Period: Empire style; vintage, attributed to the nineteenth century\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping: Professionally packed, fully insured, worldwide. We handle the paperwork, with all import duties paid by us; nothing to settle on delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Good; chip to the back left corner of the marble base.\u003cbr\u003e\nReturns: Accepted within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Jaspers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59802228261209,"sku":"LM-E-590","price":428.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/5388\/5529\/files\/il_fullxfull.8650521160_4xho.jpg?v=1791566957","url":"https:\/\/maisonjaspers.com\/products\/vintage-empire-style-double-inkstand-two-99598","provider":"Maison Jaspers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}