antique-continental-shagreen-and-copper-gilt-mounted-traveling-inkwell
Lot 276
Antique Continental Shagreen and Copper Gilt Mounted Traveling Inkwell
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
18th century, likely French or German, unmarked, rectangular case in green shagreen veneer, exterior lid and front with scrolling gold mounts with putti, cloud, and bird motifs, opens to a complementary magenta upholstered interior fitted with an adjustable writing instrument and four nibs, dual lidded glass jars with gilt coffered floral lid.

1 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 1 3/8 in.

Some wear and areas of loss to shagreen and magenta upholstery; one inkwell missing gilt collar; some bending to nibs.