French “Grand Tour” Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Desk Set, Encrier or Pentray, of outstanding quality and good size proportions, early Nineteenth Century, possibly Regency period. Complete with its original crystal inkwells and decorative ormolu covers
The lavish cast front Ormolu apron with a central cartouche depicting fruiting vines, each side raised on scroll feet below twin Satyr heads, the plain bronze back is raised on two splayed supports.
Condition: Good condition with no losses. Professionally re-gold plated and bronze patinated, original cut crystal ink bottles, the inside cork has been replaced on both.
Height: (entire as shown on main image) 4.25" (11cm). Width: (at base) 9.25" (23.5cm). Depth: (at base) 4.5” (11.5cm).