Palais Royale Horse & Carriage Inkwell With Baccarat Glass, c.1860. The Library An unusual 19th century burr

An unusual 19th century burr walnut tea caddy of cylindrical form

It is believed that this clock was commemorative of the event and presented to a figure or body involved

A striking set

Width: 50cm

Diameter (base): 3

Palais Royale Horse & Carriage Inkwell With Baccarat Glass, c.1860. The Library An unusual 19th century burrA stunning Palais Royale gilt ormolu horse and carriage inkwell with Baccarat glass, c. 1860. The inkwell features the original finely moulded horses, pulling a carriage containing two inkwells formed of Baccarat glass, upon which sit the original lids held in place by the chains connected to the ornate rear mirror, above which sits a pen rest; all in original condition. The whole piece sits upon a white marble slab. There is a loss to the rim of one