Early 19th century, featuring a central urn raised on tripodal dolphin feet with pierced torch cover, between a pair of Classical urn inkwells, set upon a rectangular base with removable ormolu pen tray and Empire floral medallion and palmette relief mount, unmarked. Includes an ormolu accessory handle stamped "5."

7 3/4 x 9 x 4 5/8 in.

From the Estate of the late International Interior Designer Terry Parsons, Pittsboro, North Carolina

Some rubbing and spotting to patina and gilt. Light verdigris to interior of central ink well; accessory handle with white surface mark.