Antique French Silver Gilt & Enamel Writing Desk Set c1890 Pen Pencil Clock Seal
1890 France
A gorgeous Antique French Silver and Enamel Writing Set or Desk Set encased in a silver and enamel box shaped like a book. The hinged front 'cover' features an iridescent deep blue guilloche enamel design on the exterior and interior surfaces. The box contained a rectangular hinged Inkwell and clock which fold out from the box. There is an empty compartment for stamps, and a compartment containing a blank silver gilt seal. There is an also a curved compartment containing a cream handled pen and pencil set - the pen with fountain pen nib and the pencil with an original wooden pencil inserted into a holder.
Made in France in c 1890.
Approx. Length of Box - 12cm
Approx. Width of Box - 8.1cm
Approx. Height of Box - 2.2cm
Approx. Length of Fountain Pen - 10.4cm
Approx. Length of Seal - 4.6cm
Signed/Inscribed: Tiny French Hallmarks.
This Set is in excellent condition with no damage.
STOCK CODE - ENA01 INK01 NOV01
Made in France in c 1890.
Approx. Length of Box - 12cm
Approx. Width of Box - 8.1cm
Approx. Height of Box - 2.2cm
Approx. Length of Fountain Pen - 10.4cm
Approx. Length of Seal - 4.6cm
Signed/Inscribed: Tiny French Hallmarks.
This Set is in excellent condition with no damage.
STOCK CODE - ENA01 INK01 NOV01
Made in France
Date - 1890
Date - 1890
Height
0.87 inch
(2.20 cm)
Width
3.19 inch
(8.10 cm)
Depth
4.72 inch
(12.00 cm)
CONDITION
GoodMEDIUM
Enamel
£5,500