TWO ITALIAN SERPENTINE MARBLE INKSTANDS
MID-19TH CENTURY
Of circular gadrooned form, one with spiral gadrooned body, the covers inset with lava cameos depicting historical and classical portrait busts, the covers concealing gilt-metal lined pounce-pots, wells and quill holders
6½ in. (16.5 cm.) and 5¾ in. (14.5 cm.) diameter (2)
TWO ITALIAN SERPENTINE MARBLE INKSTANDS
MID-19TH CENTURY
Of circular gadrooned form, one with spiral gadrooned body, the covers inset with lava cameos depicting historical and classical portrait busts, the covers concealing gilt-metal lined pounce-pots, wells and quill holders
6½ in. (16.5 cm.) and 5¾ in. (14.5 cm.) diameter (2)