Antique Victorian Era French or English Papier Mache 15" Double Inkwell, Desk Stand 18th century agate but no holes

but no holes

A typical Victorian hinged pin and c-clamp closure remains intact thought it would appear there is an old re-solder to the c-clamp (see images)

or student

Somewhat delicate but as attractive as can be and one of two similar frames with embroidered mats that we're adding this week (along with several other fabulous antique picture frames today and in the week to come)

where the philosophical controversies spawned by Cartesianism had become the object of everyday discussion

Antique Victorian Era French or English Papier Mache 15" Double Inkwell, Desk Stand 18th century agate but no holesAntique French or English Napoleon III or Victorian era papier mache 15" wide double inkwell stand, elegant serpentine shaping with convex pen grooves on each side, center covered stamps or accoutrement compartment, two brass topped pressed glass inkwells and extensive, colorful hand painted enamel decoration! A nice larger piece, 15" x 12. 25" at the flared base. The hand painted decoration is quite interesting, blues, reds, cream colored shapes