An exquisite antique bronze writing ink stand. The figured base of the writing ink set is decorated with a figure of an old man, a philosopher holding a scroll with a biblical quote in French, Et la lumiere fut, And there was light. On the sides of the figure there are inkwells made of thick faceted glass and placed in decorative recesses on the base of the ink stand. The covers of the inkwells are decorated with various New Age scientist attributes: books, a press, etc. On the sides of the figure there are two torches, symbolizing the light of knowledge. High quality fine detail work. European Enlightenment Bronze Ink Stand Antique Collectibles.