Grand Tour Serpentine Inkwell and Cover Inset with 7 Lava Stone Cameos, 19th C porcelain & earthenware Cut clear and ruby glass

Cut clear and ruby glass

An adjustable three light candleholder with green tole shade and ending with acorn finial

The mottled brown agate with translucence when held to light

Good condition

The wood and wire birdcage faithfully depicting the chateau

Grand Tour Serpentine Inkwell and Cover Inset with 7 Lava Stone Cameos, 19th C porcelain & earthenware Cut clear and ruby glassThe 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.