Inktkoker van baron Chassé c. 1800 - 1829

This cylindrical inkwell, crafted from wood and adorned with brass accents, is a fine example of 19th-century Dutch craftsmanship. The "Inktkoker van baron Chassé" likely belonged to the Dutch Baron Chassé, a military figure in the Napoleonic Wars. Its delicate size and ivory-inlaid lid suggest a personal item used for writing and perhaps as a symbol of status. The inkwell is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a national museum in Amsterdam, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of Dutch elites during the early 19th century.