Important encrier de forme circulaire en bois noirci et marqueterie d'écaille rouge, et bronze doré du XIXe siècle A 19th century large inkwell in ebonized wood with red tortoiseshell marquetry and gilt-bronze A décor marqueté de fleurs en nacre et métal doré, la partie central présente un godet entouré de quatre angelots en génuflexion et deux coquilles. (légers soulèvements, quelques manques, oxydation). Decorated with a marquetry design of mother-of-pearl and gilded metal flowers, the central section features a cup surrounded by four kneeling cherubs and two shells. (Slight lifting, a few chips, oxidation) 40cm in diameter, 12cm high (15 1/2in in diameter, 4 1/2in high). For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing