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Victorian Brass Mounted Antler Desk Set
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Victorian Brass Mounted Antler Desk Set

19th century
Description

A good example of a Victorian brass mounted Antler desk set. It has a large glass inkwell with brass hinged lid set in a brass stand with antler handle. There are two matching candlesticks and a large letter opener, the blade of which is engraved "A.J.J. May 22nd 1898".

It is an excellent quality and well made set and it is in good condition for its age. The glass inkwell is in good condition with no major damages and the brass parts have been lightly cleaned and polished to retain their natural aged patina. There are some signs of age and use, some minor dinks and dents and a couple of small screws have been replaced at some point but nothing detrimental or untoward and it displays well.

Approximate Measurements :

Height Candlestick : 5" / 13cm

Length Letter Opener : 14" / 36cm

Width Inkwell : 6 1/4" / 16cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £15

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Antler Desk Set to the Victorian era.

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SA1071262
Description
A good example of a Victorian brass mounted Antler desk set. It has a large glass inkwell with brass hinged lid set in a brass stand with antler handle. There are two matching candlesticks and a large letter opener, the blade of which is engraved "A.J.J. May 22nd 1898".

It is an excellent quality and well made set and it is in good condition for its age.

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The glass inkwell is in good condition with no major damages and the brass parts have been lightly cleaned and polished to retain their natural aged patina.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

There are some signs of age and use, some minor dinks and dents and a couple of small screws have been replaced at some point but nothing detrimental or untoward and it displays well.

fig 1. A Victorian desk set featuring a cut-glass inkwell in a brass frame, a brass letter opener with an antler handle, two small antler candlesticks, and a central brass-handled antler object.
fig 1. Victorian Brass Mounted Antler Desk Set

Approximate Measurements :

Height Candlestick : 5" / 13cm

Length Letter Opener : 14" / 36cm

Width Inkwell : 6 1/4" / 16cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £15

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Antler Desk Set to the Victorian era.

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SA1071262
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Archive I A Victorian desk set featuring a cut-glass inkwell in a brass frame, a brass letter opener with an antler handle, two small antler candlesticks, and a central brass-handled antler object.

Victorian Brass Mounted Antler Desk Set

Archive II A Victorian desk set featuring a cut-glass inkwell in a brass frame, a brass letter opener with an antler handle, two small antler candlesticks, and a central brass-handled antler object. View II
Archive III A Victorian desk set featuring a cut-glass inkwell in a brass frame, a brass letter opener with an antler handle, two small antler candlesticks, and a central brass-handled antler object. View III
Archive IV A Victorian desk set featuring a cut-glass inkwell in a brass frame, a brass letter opener with an antler handle, two small antler candlesticks, and a central brass-handled antler object. View IV
Archive V A Victorian desk set featuring a cut-glass inkwell in a brass frame, a brass letter opener with an antler handle, two small antler candlesticks, and a central brass-handled antler object. View V
Archive VI A Victorian desk set featuring a cut-glass inkwell in a brass frame, a brass letter opener with an antler handle, two small antler candlesticks, and a central brass-handled antler object. View VI
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Archive VIII A Victorian desk set featuring a cut-glass inkwell in a brass frame, a brass letter opener with an antler handle, two small antler candlesticks, and a central brass-handled antler object. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian desk set featuring a cut-glass inkwell in a brass frame, a brass letter opener with an antler handle, two small antler candlesticks, and a central brass-handled antler object. View IX
Archive X A Victorian desk set featuring a cut-glass inkwell in a brass frame, a brass letter opener with an antler handle, two small antler candlesticks, and a central brass-handled antler object. View X
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A Victorian desk set featuring a cut-glass inkwell in a brass frame, a brass letter opener with an antler handle, two small antler candlesticks, and a central brass-handled antler object.
Victorian Brass Mounted Antler Desk Set
Ref: SA1071262
A Victorian desk set featuring a cut-glass inkwell in a brass frame, a brass letter opener with an antler handle, two small antler candlesticks, and a central brass-handled antler object.
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Victorian antler desk sets originated during the 19th-century fascination with Scottish Highland culture and natural history. Craftsmen combined natural stag antlers with polished brass mounts and cut glass to create functional decorative pieces for library writing desks.

These sets typically feature shed deer or stag antlers fitted with cast or turned brass mounts, solid brass blades for letter openers, and heavy cut-glass inkwells with brass lids.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display genuine organic bone texture on the antlers, hand-fitted brass collars with visible screws or rivets, naturally aged patina on the metalwork, and thick cut glass.

Position the desk set atop a mahogany or oak executive desk, alongside leather-bound books and brass desk lamps, to create a refined gentlemans library theme.

Dust the antler elements gently with a dry, soft brush and avoid using harsh chemical cleaners. Metal parts can be conditioned with specialist wax to prevent oxidisation, while glass elements should be wiped clean with a microfibre cloth.
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