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French Gilt Ormolu and Marble Desk Set
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French Gilt Ormolu and Marble Desk Set

19th century
Description

A very stylish and smart gilt ormolu mounted green marble ink and pen stand with blotter. French circa 1840

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Treasury Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Desk Set to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1109442
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630
Dealers Notes

We are happy to answer any questions so please call us on 07969635908 or 07910111592. You will also find us on Instagram at treasuryantiques.We are open by appointment at our workshop in Wiltshire so do please call if you’d like to come and see our stock. Based near Bath, Owen and Lucia have a wide range of decorative antiques and furniture and are passionate about sourcing beautiful and interesting pieces for your home.

With many years of experience in interior decorating and in the antiques trade between them. Owen as both a dealer and conservator is a graduate of the prestigious West Dean College, and as a result Treasury Antiques takes a light approach to conservation and restores pieces only where necessary. Lucia, with many years of experience in the decorative interiors world is constantly looking for beautiful, quirky and individual pieces to add character to any home.

do please contact us with any queries you may have.

Description
A very stylish and smart gilt ormolu mounted green marble ink and pen stand with blotter. French circa 1840
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Treasury Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Desk Set to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1109442
Dealers Internal Ref
630
Treasury Antiques
Treasury Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2021

Sourcing beautiful antique furniture and decorative pieces for your home

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A French green marble desk set featuring a rectangular inkstand base with two raised gilt ormolu inkwells, a carved pen tray, ornate corner feet, and a matching marble rocking blotter.
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Archive I A French green marble desk set featuring a rectangular inkstand base with two raised gilt ormolu inkwells, a carved pen tray, ornate corner feet, and a matching marble rocking blotter.

French Gilt Ormolu and Marble Desk Set

Archive II A French green marble desk set featuring a rectangular inkstand base with two raised gilt ormolu inkwells, a carved pen tray, ornate corner feet, and a matching marble rocking blotter. View II
Archive III A French green marble desk set featuring a rectangular inkstand base with two raised gilt ormolu inkwells, a carved pen tray, ornate corner feet, and a matching marble rocking blotter. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A French green marble desk set featuring a rectangular inkstand base with two raised gilt ormolu inkwells, a carved pen tray, ornate corner feet, and a matching marble rocking blotter.
Archive V A French green marble desk set featuring a rectangular inkstand base with two raised gilt ormolu inkwells, a carved pen tray, ornate corner feet, and a matching marble rocking blotter. View V
Archive VI A French green marble desk set featuring a rectangular inkstand base with two raised gilt ormolu inkwells, a carved pen tray, ornate corner feet, and a matching marble rocking blotter. View VI
Archive VII A French green marble desk set featuring a rectangular inkstand base with two raised gilt ormolu inkwells, a carved pen tray, ornate corner feet, and a matching marble rocking blotter. View VII
Archive VIII A French green marble desk set featuring a rectangular inkstand base with two raised gilt ormolu inkwells, a carved pen tray, ornate corner feet, and a matching marble rocking blotter. View VIII
Archive IX A French green marble desk set featuring a rectangular inkstand base with two raised gilt ormolu inkwells, a carved pen tray, ornate corner feet, and a matching marble rocking blotter. View IX
Archive X A French green marble desk set featuring a rectangular inkstand base with two raised gilt ormolu inkwells, a carved pen tray, ornate corner feet, and a matching marble rocking blotter. View X
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Treasury Antiques
Telephone 07910 111 592
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Near Bath
Wiltshire
United Kingdom

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A French green marble desk set featuring a rectangular inkstand base with two raised gilt ormolu inkwells, a carved pen tray, ornate corner feet, and a matching marble rocking blotter.
French gilt ormolu and marble desk set
Ref: SA1109442
A French green marble desk set featuring a rectangular inkstand base with two raised gilt ormolu inkwells, a carved pen tray, ornate corner feet, and a matching marble rocking blotter.
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19th-century French desk sets often feature high-grade decorative stone, such as marble or onyx, combined with gilt bronze or ormolu mounts. Design influences frequently include Neo-Classical, Empire, and Louis XVI Revival elements such as lion paw feet, foliate banding, and symmetrical inkwell arrangements.

Antique inkstands were predominantly crafted from solid marble, cast brass, ormolu (gilt bronze), porcelain, and fine hardwoods. Inkwells often contained glass or porcelain liners to hold liquid ink without corroding the metal or staining porous stone.

Authentic pieces display finely chased metalwork with sharp detail, heavy cast bronze bases, and natural veining within the stone. Age markers include mild oxidisation on metal mounts, slight wear to gilding, and original lead-weighted elements inside inkwell lids or blotter handles.

A marble desk set serves as a functional statement piece on a modern executive desk, home study console, or bookshelf. Pairing natural stone and gilt metal with dark timber, brass stationery, and leather-bound books creates a structured, classical aesthetic.

Dust marble and bronze elements regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid acidic or abrasive liquid cleaners on marble surfaces to prevent etching, and refrain from harsh metal polishes on ormolu to preserve the original gilded finish and naturally aged patina.
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