Antique bronze snake inkwell, crystal ball and compass, Rare signed Ivy leaf 3 in total the largest

3 in total the largest set into the middle

The agate is smooth and highly polished with fine bands of white and brown

visible evidence of band replacement

Scottish make c1870sApprox measurements:1

Antique bronze snake inkwell, crystal ball and compass, Rare signed Ivy leaf 3 in total the largestAn absolutely stunning showstopper of a piece, for your consideration is this outstanding figural gilt bronze, combination inkstand and compass. The incredible coiled snake forms the body of the inkstand, there are sculpted holes for a quill and access to the ink reservoir, he has red orange glass eyes and on the top of the piece is a stunning globular crystal ball. There is a compass inset into the base before the reservoir made by the renowned Short