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French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand
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for sale €491     $533
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French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand

This is a very attractive desk top inkwell, the stand is made with marble and set with 2 chased brass ink pots, these are lined with glass there is a pen rest in the centre and clip&nib grooves at each side, and lets not forget the marble blotter

All of the pieces of the set re are very usable there is a tiny chip on one of the glass liners and the interior of the blotter has been lined with green baize

A charming set, the stand is 4” high, 12” wide and 7” deep

ZX296

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Brass and Marble Inkstand to the 19th Century.

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SA1113007
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ZX296
Description
French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand

This is a very attractive desk top inkwell, the stand is made with marble and set with 2 chased brass ink pots, these are lined with glass there is a pen rest in the centre and clip&nib grooves at each side, and lets not forget the marble blotter

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All of the pieces of the set re are very usable there is a tiny chip on one of the glass liners and the interior of the blotter has been lined with green baize.
Elmgarden

A charming set, the stand is 4” high, 12” wide and 7” deep

ZX296

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Brass and Marble Inkstand to the 19th Century.

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SA1113007
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ZX296
Elmgarden
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A French veined marble inkstand featuring two turned brass inkpots and a matching rectangular marble rocker blotter set on a shaped base.
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Archive I A French veined marble inkstand featuring two turned brass inkpots and a matching rectangular marble rocker blotter set on a shaped base.

French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand

Archive II A French veined marble inkstand featuring two turned brass inkpots and a matching rectangular marble rocker blotter set on a shaped base. View II
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Archive V A French veined marble inkstand featuring two turned brass inkpots and a matching rectangular marble rocker blotter set on a shaped base. View V
Archive VI A French veined marble inkstand featuring two turned brass inkpots and a matching rectangular marble rocker blotter set on a shaped base. View VI
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A French veined marble inkstand featuring two turned brass inkpots and a matching rectangular marble rocker blotter set on a shaped base.
French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand
Ref: SA1113007
A French veined marble inkstand featuring two turned brass inkpots and a matching rectangular marble rocker blotter set on a shaped base.
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  • ObjectInkstands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Classic
  • MaterialMarble, Brass
  • ColourCream, Brass
  • MotifsVeined marble base, turned brass inkpots, matching rocker blotter, contoured pen depressions
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This 19th-century French Classic desk inkwell stand uses cream veined marble and turned brass. The piece comprises a shaped marble base with contoured pen depressions on each side and two chased brass inkpots fitted with glass liners, alongside a matching rectangular marble rocker blotter with a central turned brass handle and green baize interior lining. The set measures 10 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 18 cm deep. A tiny chip is present on one of the glass liners. Suitable for an office desk in a gentleman's library, this desk accessory offers practical storage and functionality for writing implements. The dual ink pots and central rocker blotter provide an organized station for daily correspondence, while the cream marble construction brings classic texture to a workspace. The piece is ready for everyday desktop use in a study or home office.

FAQs

An antique French desk inkstand, historically known as an encrier, is a utilitarian writing set crafted from materials such as marble, brass, or bronze. Popular throughout the nineteenth century, these items held inkpots, dip pens, and blotters for formal daily correspondence.

Traditional inkstands were constructed using carved veined marble, alabaster, slate, or polished hardwoods for the base tray. Associated components, including inkwell containers, hinged lids, and blotter handles, were typically cast from solid brass or bronze.

Authentic period examples exhibit original patina, natural mineral veining within the stone, and cast metal fittings showing age-appropriate wear. Internal glass or ceramic ink liners, alongside manual machining marks on threads and hinges, further indicate age.

Position the inkstand on an executive writing desk, study console, or library bookshelf to function as a paperweight and sculptural accent. Combining stone and metal elements adds visual weight and textural contrast to modern home office spaces.

Clean marble bases using a soft cloth dampened with water and mild pH-neutral soap, avoiding acidic chemicals that etch natural stone. Metal components should be dusted with a dry cloth to preserve accumulated surface oxidation and historic patina.
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