Empire ink set with music playing mechanism, circa 1820.

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Name
Empire ink set with music playing mechanism, circa 1820.
Techniques
Gilded, Ink, Veneered
Colors
Gold, Brown, Gray, White
Categories
Decorative Arts Instruments Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze Crystal Maple
Styles
Empire
Periods
19th Century Antique
Origins
France
Description
Empire ink set with music playing mechanism, circa 1820.
Playing with sectional comb, plays two melodies. Veneered with birds eye maple, beautiful fire-gilded bronze ornaments, including a pair of swans.
Crystal inkwells. In original gilding. The combination of inkstand and music is very unique.
HxWxD 13x21x9.5 cm.

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