Grand Tour Serpentine Inkwell and Cover Inset with 7 Lava Stone Cameos, 19th C porcelain & earthenware Removing the top reveals an

Removing the top reveals an empty well

Cut clear and ruby glass

The Turned Rosewood Handle and Rim with later ebonized interior edge

The wood and wire birdcage faithfully depicting the chateau

GUILLAUME/DECORATION DE PORCELAINE/ 64 LA FERTE MACE"La Ferte Mace is in Normandy

Grand Tour Serpentine Inkwell and Cover Inset with 7 Lava Stone Cameos, 19th C porcelain & earthenware Removing the top reveals anThe 7 cameos of historical figures, fitted with 3 quill holders, 2 inkwells and a pounce pot. The underside of the lid is framed with a circular gouache depicting Naples with Vesuvius in the distance. Good condition with repaired hairline to marble case, small chip to edge of one of the cameos, mild rubbing to the gilt metal, slight staining to the sky area in the gouache.