unusual armillary inkstand probably russian from tula manufacture

Unusual armillary inkstand probably Russian from Tula

A very unusual and rare inkstand in ormolu representing an armillary sphere opening in two parts, and revealing interior compartments, standing on a circular pedestal base. This inkwell has its original ormolu and is from the neo-classic period. Probably made by the Russian manufacture of Tula. A similar inkwell in the Hermitage museum.  
Circa :1770
Dim: W: 4,3 in - D: 4,3in - H: 8,3in.
Dim: L:11cm, P:11cm, H:21 cm.
 

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