Purchased at a flea market in France. Given the high cost of living in France, I purchased it at a considerable price. This is a brocante antique that is over 100 years old. I love the way the brass has aged, and I can't help but collect it. It looks great on an oak table. One of the two glass inkwells has a small chip on the edge, as shown in photos 7 and 8. It's a shame that I can't fully convey it through photos, but it has an explosive presence.