Lot 0396

Antique Austrian Hanusch Wien Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell Set

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Antique Austrian Hanusch Wien Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell Set

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DESCRIPTION: Antique Hanusch Wien gilt bronze inkwell featuring two inkwells proper mounted in a foliage laden, four-footed base adorned with helmeted sphinxes flanking a figural tray and pen holder. Includes matching gilt bronze letter opener. Marked "Hanusch Wien" on underside. Sticker within one inkwell suggests piece was sold in France and claims patent is by "Petit Fils Roskopf".
CIRCA: Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: Austria
DIMENSIONS: Inkwell - H: 7.25" W: 6" L: 14.25"
Letter opener - H: 0.25" W: 1" L: 9.25"
CONDITION: Minor wear/gilt loss consistent with age and use
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Antique Austrian Hanusch Wien Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell Set

Name: Antique Austrian Hanusch Wien Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell Set
SKU: 166756788
Price: 200 USD
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