Antique Wong Lee Faience Double Inkwell Gilt Bronze Mounted Desk Set For Sale

This rare and elegant Antique Wong Lee Double Inkwell is a beautifully crafted desk accessory combining European-inspired faience pottery with richly detailed gilt bronze mounts. The piece features a finely decorated rectangular faience base adorned with delicate hand-painted blue and white floral, foliate, and scrollwork motifs, complemented by ornate gilt bronze feet and an elaborate pierced gallery backplate.

The decorative backplate is crowned with an oval porcelain medallion displaying a charming blue-and-white floral design framed by classical gilt bronze ornamentation. The two integrated inkwell holders retain their original cylindrical porcelain inserts, each decorated with matching cobalt blue foliate borders that harmonize beautifully with the overall design.

The underside bears an impressed and printed Wong Lee mark, visible in the accompanying photographs, adding authenticity and collectible appeal. Wong Lee is renowned for producing highly decorative ceramic and faience objects inspired by European and Asian artistic traditions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The faience body exhibits attractive age-related craquelure throughout the glaze, a desirable characteristic commonly found in antique faience wares and consistent with its age. The gilt bronze mounts remain well-preserved and provide a luxurious contrast against the blue-and-white ceramic decoration.

Both functional and decorative, this refined antique desk accessory would make a distinguished addition to a writing desk, executive office, library, study, or collection of fine European and Asian export decorative arts.

Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century
Circa 1890–1915

Attributed to Wong Lee

Likely Hong Kong / Chinese Export Market with European Faience Influence

• Length: 11 inches (27.9 cm)
• Width: 6 inches (15.2 cm)
• Height: 5.5 inches (14 cm)

• Faience Pottery
• Porcelain
• Gilt Bronze
• Hand-Painted Enamel Decoration

This antique Wong Lee double inkwell will be professionally packed using museum-quality packing materials and techniques. The porcelain inserts, faience base, and delicate gilt bronze gallery will be individually protected with multiple layers of cushioning. The piece will be securely double-boxed and reinforced to ensure safe domestic and international transportation.

Flemington, New Jersey

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Very good antique condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with over a century of careful use and display. The faience body retains its original hand-painted decoration with attractive natural craquelure throughout the glaze. No major cracks, repairs, or structural damage observed. The porcelain inserts remain present and display well. Gilt bronze mounts and feet retain good detail with minor wear and patina consistent with age. Overall, a beautifully preserved and highly decorative antique writing accessory.

The underside bears a Wong Lee mark, visible in the accompanying photographs. Wong Lee produced highly decorative ceramics, faience wares, and luxury decorative objects that blended European and Asian artistic influences. Marked examples remain desirable among collectors of antique desk accessories, faience pottery, and export decorative arts.