Vintage French Grand Tour Lot 23pc Fonte d'Art Marble Inkwells Paris Souvenir Eiffel
Lot #26
Current Bid
$100
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Description
23 Distinct Collectibles Material Composition: "Fonte d'Art" Cast Spelter Metal, Bronze/Copper Patinas Museum-worthy, instant collection of 23 antique and vintage French Grand Tour architectural souvenirs. Acquired over a lifetime of collecting, this lot features high-end Parisian functional desk ephemera rather than cheap modern reproductions.The highlight of the collection consists of monumental desk sets crafted from heavy "Fonte d'Art" (artistic white-metal/spelter casting) beautifully patinated in deep bronze, copper, and verdigris tones. These are mounted onto thick, premium blocks of genuine French marble, including highly sought-after black Nero Marquina and classic pink/grey continental veined marble. Included in This Auction: Sacré-Cœur Basilica Double Inkwell: Stunning Art Deco styling, featuring two complete built-in inkpots retaining their rare, original under-glass panoramic micro-photographs on the lids (including one of the Eiffel Tower). Notre-Dame Cathedral Double Inkwell: Exquisitely detailed dual-pot dipping station with beautifully preserved architectural spires and matching decorative photo-insert lids. Arc de Triomphe Detachable Desk Tray: An early heavy black marble base fitted with a removable cast-metal Arc de Triomphe miniature and pen rest valley. Archival Multi-Monument Plinth: A gorgeous display piece holding three distinct monuments on a premium marble block. This item remarkably retains its original foil manufacture label on the marble edge confirming genuine French craftsmanship (Fabrication Française). Trinket Dishes & Ashtrays: A variety of heavily embossed coin trays, desk tidies, and match-safes displaying high-relief stampings of Paris landmarks. Eiffel Tower Figurines: A scale gradient of loose individual towers ranging from early patinated spelter models to mid-century novelty celluloid/plastic variants (spanning up to 10 inches tall).
Bidding Details
- Starting Bid: $100
- Buyer's Premium: 18%
- Auction End Date: September 27, 2026
Condition
very-good
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