A Vienna (Du Paquier) rectangular inkstand1725-30 of stepped form, with canted corners, the upper part pierced with two circular apertures containing an ink-well and pounce-pot, flanking a recess for a separate taperstick in the form of a crouching magot bearing a nozzle moulded with overlapping leaves, the front pierced with a frieze of seven draped putti and flowers, the quill tray surmounted by two seated dogs of Fo, supported by eleven flowerhead pad feet21 cm., 8 1/4 in. wide16 cm., 6 1/4 in. high, 16.5 cm., 6 1/2 in. deep4Condition reportTo request a
A Vienna (Du Paquier) rectangular inkstand1725-30 of stepped form, with canted corners, the upper part pierced with two circular apertures containing an ink-well and pounce-pot, flanking a recess for a separate taperstick in the form of a crouching magot bearing a nozzle moulded with overlapping leaves, the front pierced with a frieze of seven draped putti and flowers, the quill tray surmounted by two seated dogs of Fo, supported by eleven flowerhead pad feet21 cm., 8 1/4 in. wide16 cm., 6 1/4 in. high, 16.5 cm., 6 1/2 in. deep4Condition reportTo request a
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