Gilded Bronze Writing Desk / Inkstand Seal Featuring Voltaire Empire Period 19th Century

  

ECRITOIRE / ENCRIER in Gilded Bronze from the Empire Period. Superb and rare gilded bronze writing desk from the Empire era, featuring at the center a representation of Voltaire serving as a seal for stamping.

The finely chiseled and gilded seal rests on a cylindrical base adorned with a frieze of rays of light, a row of pearls, and a laurel wreath. The writing surface offers two inkwell holders shaped like stacks of books, one for the porcelain inkwell and the other for the bronze powder container. The hinged lids are finely chiseled with decorations of a torch, sword, and laurel crown. The base rests on four small ball feet. An exceptional piece from the early 19th century Empire period.

This inkwell is complete, everything is original and in excellent condition, with minimal signs of use and aging. Guaranteed quality packaging, professional packaging. Shipping possible via Mondial Relay. VAT not applicable - article 393 B of the CGI.