My living estate sale continues with yet another of my many treasures that I am gradually offering. First off, this is highly polished, and the multiple photos viewed as a compilation will/should show that the distortions and dark areas are from reflections and shadows as well as exaggerations.  Light tarnishing is removable as well as any leftover Brasso overlooked from a cleaning years ago.

This antique late 1800s Octave Lelievre, French Brass Double Inkwell.  The four ½ inch feet are present, well attached and in good condition.  The stands dimensions are 14 ¾ inches on the outside width & 5 ½ inch on the outside depth.  From bottom of feet to height of inkwell hold is 4 ¼ inches.  Terraced down to stands flat width and length of 3” by 12”.

Description: This is a good-looking antique gilded bronze Double Inkwell with each exquisitely presenting bas- relief designs throughout, with inverted laurel wreaths on both sides of wells, (a symbol of honor), without monograms I might add.  Removable glass ink bottles are superb.  Smooth action hinged lids are adorned with acorn holds, top off their clean designs.  These are interlocked by a pivoting, two-sided, front and rear braided banner that is suspended over the prominent signature O. Lelievre (Octave Georges Lelievre 1838 – 1919).  The “stand” is highly polished with bas-reliefs positioned around the scrolled down perimeter as well. On the flat vertical edge there is some scuffing that stands out significantly more in the photos than real-life.  The 4 four round feet as with everything else is stable as new. 

I am in no way an expert in this area, just an earnest fan with a couple more pieces of my antique desk collection to come. I do try to give a thorough description though. If you have any questions please ask, they should be answered in less than 24 hrs. The many photos are the principal part of the description.