19th Century Bronze Hidden Devil Bird Inkwell The Library A late 19th/early 20th century

A late 19th/early 20th century French bronze Venus De Milo

The lid has two small brass holes in which a book stand can be placed

otherwise the bowl remains in a very good condition

the lowest tier with a frieze drawer with brass handles

with superb use of light to create atmosphere and fantastic depth of field

19th Century Bronze Hidden Devil Bird Inkwell The Library A late 19th/early 20th centuryAn intriguing late 19th century bronze devil inkwell. The devil is perched upon the back the bronze pen rest, with its hollow ears functioning as pen holders. The devil is concealed from above by a bird mask lid which reveals the devil beneath when lifted. Although the devil will be apparent to whomever opens the lid, he is then cleverly disguised as a bird when viewed from the back, with the devil's hind legs becoming the bird's feet and its ears the