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A French Marble and Ormolu Ink Stand
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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A French Marble and Ormolu Ink Stand

1900 - 1920
Description

A French marble and ormolu Ink Stand, beautiful quality and in very good condition. 190mm high, 360mm wide and 180mm deep. French. Circa 1920.

Physical Dimensions
Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Marble Ormolu Inkstand to the 1920s.

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SA1069892
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Description
A French marble and ormolu Ink Stand, beautiful quality and in very good condition. 190mm high, 360mm wide and 180mm deep. French. Circa 1920.
Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Marble Ormolu Inkstand to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1069892
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A French Neoclassical red marble inkstand featuring a central gilt urn on a pedestal decorated with a laurel wreath, flanked by two matching gilt inkwells.
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Archive I A French Neoclassical red marble inkstand featuring a central gilt urn on a pedestal decorated with a laurel wreath, flanked by two matching gilt inkwells.

A French Marble and Ormolu Ink Stand

Archive II A French Neoclassical red marble inkstand featuring a central gilt urn on a pedestal decorated with a laurel wreath, flanked by two matching gilt inkwells. View II
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Archive VI A French Neoclassical red marble inkstand featuring a central gilt urn on a pedestal decorated with a laurel wreath, flanked by two matching gilt inkwells. View VI
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A French Neoclassical red marble inkstand featuring a central gilt urn on a pedestal decorated with a laurel wreath, flanked by two matching gilt inkwells.
A French Marble And Ormolu Ink Stand
Ref: SA1069892
A French Neoclassical red marble inkstand featuring a central gilt urn on a pedestal decorated with a laurel wreath, flanked by two matching gilt inkwells.
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An inkstand, or encrier, is a desktop accessory designed to hold ink, pens, and associated writing implements. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in France, craftsmen combined carved marble bases with fine gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts to create functional yet decorative pieces for formal writing desks.

These desktop sets typically feature bases carved from solid polished marble, such as Rouge Griotte or Grand Antique, complemented by mounts fashioned from cast brass or gilt bronze (ormolu). The metal components were often chased and fire-gilded to achieve a durable gold finish.

Authentic pieces exhibit high-density marble with hand-bevelled edges and cast metal fittings secured via threaded rods or square nuts underneath the base. The gilding on genuine nineteenth-century ormolu shows natural age variation, crisp chasing detail, and subtle wear in high-touch areas rather than modern uniform electroplating.

Position the piece on a modern executive desk, console table, or library bookshelf to serve as a sculptural focal point. Pairing dark marble and polished metal accents with clean-lined contemporary furniture creates a sophisticated contrast between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can etch polished marble or strip the gilt finish. Keep the object away from acidic liquids or moisture, and clean metal mounts using only a dry soft-bristled brush or damp cloth followed by immediate drying.
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