New Arrival ! Antique Italian Double Inkwell Baroque Revival Style

This antique Italian Double Inkwell is a classic example of  Baroque Revival desk accessories produced during the late 19th and mid-20th centuries.

Identification & Manufacturer

• Badari Firenze: Many of these high-quality Italian brass inkwells were manufactured by Badari in Florence. Authentic pieces are often marked "BADARI FIRENZE" on the underside.

• Period: While the style is Victorian/Rococo, production often occurred in two waves: the original late 19th-century pieces (c. 1890–1910) and the mid-century revival period (c. 1950s–1970s).

• Materials: These are typically crafted from cast brass or bronze, often featuring a rich aged patina. The wells themselves are usually cut glass or crystal, sometimes with removable ceramic liners.

Design Elements

• Figural Motifs: A signature of Italian desk sets from this era is the use of cherubs (putti), often supporting the inkwells or flanking a central letter rack.

• Standish Design: Known as an "inkstand" or "standish," the unit usually includes two separate wells (originally for different ink colors or one for ink and one for pounce/sand) and a built-in pen tray or "groove" to rest quills.

• Ornate Detailing: Expect to see complex acanthus leaf scrolls, pierced floral work, and neoclassical elements like dolphins or gargoyles.

(Length x 18cm, Width x 8cm, Height x 16cm)