Antique bronze snake inkwell, crystal ball and compass, Rare signed Ivy leaf The dial is finished in

The dial is finished in a brushed yellow gold with a subsidiary second dial

The agate is smooth and highly polished with fine bands of white and brown

the matrix is uncarved

similar to an Aladdin's lamp style but with twin handles like a trophy cup

lace pin or tie pin

Antique bronze snake inkwell, crystal ball and compass, Rare signed Ivy leaf The dial is finished inAn absolutely stunning showstopper of a piece, for your consideration is this outstanding figural gilt bronze, combination inkstand and compass. The incredible coiled snake forms the body of the inkstand, there are sculpted holes for a quill and access to the ink reservoir, he has red orange glass eyes and on the top of the piece is a stunning globular crystal ball. There is a compass inset into the base before the reservoir made by the renowned Short