Champlevé decorated inkwell, late 19th century.

Inkwell with champlevé decoration, late 19th century. Champlevé is an ancient enameling technique in which cells or cavities are carved into the surface of a metal object and filled with vitreous enamel. The piece is then fired until the enamel melts, and once cooled, it is smoothed and polished. The uncarved parts of the original surface remain visible as the outline of the enameled designs. The inkwell has a lid with a small palm leaf-shaped knob and an internal glass for the ink. Excellent condition Dimensions: 22.5x14cm, height 9.5 cm Shipping included via express courier (UPS-DHL) Shipping throughout the European Union. Payment: Bank transfer, PayPal Contact for shipments outside the European Union. CHECK OUT MY GALLERY... YOU WILL FIND OTHER INTERESTING ITEMS. For over 30 years in the antiques business, Antiquariato Cherubini Zorzella guarantees its customers the utmost seriousness and security in purchases, with care in packaging and tracking of packages.