Desktop Bestiary, Painted Lead, 19th Century, €340 Each Beautiful Animal

Two beautiful animals, which brought a touch of gaiety to the desks, in the orientalist line of the end of the 19th century -1900,
painted metal, (often called Nuremberg lead),
*Dromedary signed under the hinged lid: G .rd. It contains its blown glass inkwell. Animal is a racing mount, of the type used by Saharan camel companies. (the novels of my childhood, the white squadron, southern cross). Condition: good, good patina, no flaw, hinge pin changed. Original colors, little wear. Dimensions: fairly large object: 24cm x 15cm x 10cm. Weight: 1.5kg. price €340
*Chimpanzee, beautiful polychrome face, hollow head, is a pen wiper, with its original hairiness a little faded, 11cm x 10cm x 9cm. Good condition, recently waxed. Price €340.
Take a good look at our photos..... This item is for immediate purchase, payable by credit card or paypal.- eclectic - antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233. Invoice and Certificate are attached to each of our shipments.