{"product_id":"antique-brass-double-inkwell-desk-inkstand-art-nouveau-floral-lid-flip-top","title":"Antique Brass Double Inkwell Desk Inkstand - Art Nouveau Sunflower Pierced Flip-Top Lid - Beaded Base - Pre-Owned","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned. Condition as shown in images. Please refer to all photos carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pre-owned \u003cstrong\u003eantique brass double inkwell desk inkstand\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003eArt Nouveau style\u003c\/strong\u003e. A charming and decorative cast brass inkstand featuring a hinged pierced \/ reticulated flip-top lid with a central sunflower motif in high relief, surrounded by flowing foliate scrollwork — characteristic of the Art Nouveau aesthetic. Sits on a stepped rectangular plinth base with a beaded \/ gadrooned border. A lovely desk accessory, display piece, or collector’s item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem details (photo-verified):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art Nouveau — sunflower and foliate motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double inkwell desk inkstand \/ twin inkwell inkstand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hinged flip-top lid — pierced \/ reticulated openwork design with central sunflower in high relief and interlaced foliate scrollwork cut through the metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHinge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-width brass pin hinge at rear — lid opens fully and stands upright (photo-verified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two rectangular ink wells side by side, divided by a central brass partition — left well larger than right well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass liners:\u003c\/strong\u003e No glass ink inserts \/ liners present — bare brass wells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stepped rectangular plinth base with beaded \/ gadrooned border running around all four sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four small cast pad feet on the underside of the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural aged brass patina — warm golden brass with darker patina in recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8.5cm long x 5.5cm wide x 3.5cm tall (lid closed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition (photo-verified):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-owned — general aged patina throughout consistent with age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior: no obvious dents, cracks, or repairs visible in photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid piercing: all pierced openwork appears intact — no broken or missing sections visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHinge: intact and functional — lid opens and stands upright (confirmed in photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior wells: significant dark ink staining \/ residue in both wells — consistent with old dried ink — clearly visible in photos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo glass ink liners present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase beading: intact — no missing or damaged beads visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo maker’s mark or hallmark visible in photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition as shown in images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Recovered Riches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54751042797907,"sku":"Box a6 shelf 192","price":22.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/5692\/7059\/files\/f0008d88-f125-4efd-90c5-91eca1e80730.jpg?v=1787841280","url":"https:\/\/recoveredriches.co.uk\/products\/antique-brass-double-inkwell-desk-inkstand-art-nouveau-floral-lid-flip-top","provider":"Recovered Riches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}