Antique French ormolu and patinated bronze inkstand and watchstand. Well cast and designed ecrier in patinated bronze of inkwell, sander and pin tray with a base of ormolu with a moulding of leaf and dart decoration. The lid of the ecrier in patinated bronze with an ormolu boat with the prow in the form of a swan in full flight. In the prow is the figure of a winged Cupid with a pole in his hand. In the stern sits the figure of Chronos. To the centre of the boat is a mast and beautifully decorated sail which has four watch holders attached to it. Original ormolu and patination to the bronze. France circa 1815-20. 9 inches high by 6.5 inches wide by 3.5 inches deep ( 22.5 cms by 16.25 cms by 8.75 cms).