Set of two writing cases, India and Ottoman Empire,... Lot 346

Set of two writing cases, India and Ottoman Empire, 19th century Two brass writing cases with engraved decoration. The first, Indian, consists of two cut-edge calamus cases linked by a brass plate pierced with a frieze of notched lozenges marked with a central cross. The cases are flanked by a large cylindrical inkwell closed by a hinged lid and covered by a second bulbous domed lid linked to the base by a chain. The dome has a floral grip, engraved with striations and marked at the base with a floral frieze reproduced at the base of the inkwell flanked by a small case (camel holder?). Max. height: 19 cm; length: 29.5 cm. The second, a divit with an oblong case closed by a hinged lid and flanked by an inkwell with a square base and curved lines. Finely engraved cartouches with Arabic inscriptions and medallions and friezes with geometric or plant motifs. L. 24 cm (A few knocks, scratches, slight accidents)