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Brass Letter Rack - Towshend & Co
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Brass Letter Rack - Towshend & Co

19th century
Sold 21 February 2025 · Athey Antiques
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Description

Charming ornate brass letter rack / stationery rack by Townshend & Co.

With normal marks / scuffs commensurate with age and use but overall this lovely letter rack is in good sound condition.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 8" 20 cm

Length 10" 26 cm

Depth 5" 12 cm

all sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Letter Rack to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
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SA1106921
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ath3608
Description
Charming ornate brass letter rack / stationery rack by Townshend & Co.
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With normal marks / scuffs commensurate with age and use but overall this lovely letter rack is in good sound condition.
Athey Antiques

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 8" 20 cm

Length 10" 26 cm

Depth 5" 12 cm

all sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Letter Rack to the 1890s.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1106921
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3608
Athey Antiques
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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An ornate cast brass letter rack featuring pierced scrollwork, a central shield motif, and an arched handle on bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An ornate cast brass letter rack featuring pierced scrollwork, a central shield motif, and an arched handle on bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Brass Letter Rack - Towshend & Co

Archive II An ornate cast brass letter rack featuring pierced scrollwork, a central shield motif, and an arched handle on bracket feet. View II
Archive III An ornate cast brass letter rack featuring pierced scrollwork, a central shield motif, and an arched handle on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An ornate cast brass letter rack featuring pierced scrollwork, a central shield motif, and an arched handle on bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An ornate cast brass letter rack featuring pierced scrollwork, a central shield motif, and an arched handle on bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An ornate cast brass letter rack featuring pierced scrollwork, a central shield motif, and an arched handle on bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An ornate cast brass letter rack featuring pierced scrollwork, a central shield motif, and an arched handle on bracket feet. View VII
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Athey Antiques

Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
Location
Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 120
Items Sold 2,098
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An ornate cast brass letter rack featuring pierced scrollwork, a central shield motif, and an arched handle on bracket feet.
Brass letter rack - Towshend & Co
Ref: SA1106921
An ornate cast brass letter rack featuring pierced scrollwork, a central shield motif, and an arched handle on bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScrollwork, Shield motif, Pierced metalwork, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

These decorative desk accessories frequently incorporate ornate cast brass work, pierced scrollwork, floral motifs, and classical heraldic elements typical of late 19th-century manufacturing.

Pieces from this period were typically produced using sand-casting methods with solid brass, often finished with hand-chiselling, piercing, and mounted on integrated bracket feet.

Authenticity is usually determined by weight, the presence of makers marks or registration numbers, crispness of the cast ornamentation, and natural patination indicative of age.

Such items serve as functional desk accessories on home office workspaces or as decorative mantelpiece accents, contrasting well against contemporary minimalism.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes that strip historical patina, preserving the oxidised surfaces accrued over decades.
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