Blue Ceramic Desk Inkwell With Painted Gold Filigree

An object of rare beauty and prestige, perfect for embellishing a period study or a collection for connoisseurs: this desk inkwell is made up of a vial in cobalt blue ceramic hand painted in pure gold , set on a sumptuous square base in perforated solid brass with very rich vegetal low-relief workmanship.

The inkwell features a refined interlocking system: the ampoule is positioned inside a reinforced ring, allowing for convenient internal removal and cleaning. The upper cover, also made of worked brass, can be opened via a rear hinge. A desktop masterpiece that combines functionality and decorative splendor.

🟦 Hand-painted cobalt blue ceramic cruet

🌟 Floral motifs in real pure gold

🔘 Brass lid with opening hinge

🛞 Base in perforated solid brass with rich bas-relief decorations

↔️ Base: 16 x 16 cm (🇺🇸 6.30 x 6.30”)

⬆️ Total height: 16 cm (🇺🇸 6.30”)

⏳ Period: first half of the twentieth century (around 1920–1940)

🧾 100% Original

🔍 Conservative state as per photo - in excellent condition

📖 An era of ink and genius: Among the velvets of the most refined studies, this inkwell was the symbol of taste and distinction: each stroke of the nib was accompanied by the light that danced on the pure gold and on the perforated vegetable textures of its base. A functional piece of art, conceived for those who knew that even the gesture of writing deserved a noble frame.

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