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19th Century Coromandel-wood Desk Stand
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
for sale €1,024     $1,111
£875
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19th Century Coromandel-wood Desk Stand

19th century
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An excellent quality mid-19th century coromandel-wood Desk Stand (or ‘Standish’) with finely cast ormolu engraved gilt brass mounts, inset with ‘Tigers Eye’ stones, ormolu Putti flanked by a fine pair of original glass inkwells with ornate porcelain lids.

Beneath the inkwells is a lift-out panel which reveals storage underneath.

An unusual quality item in excellent condition.

Date: c.1860-70

Dimensions: Width: 13 inches. Depth: 9 inches. Height: 8 inches. (33 x 23 x 20 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Victorian Coromandel Desk Stand to the 1860s.

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SA1148442
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683/PFK
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Description
An excellent quality mid-19th century coromandel-wood Desk Stand (or ‘Standish’) with finely cast ormolu engraved gilt brass mounts, inset with ‘Tigers Eye’ stones, ormolu Putti flanked by a fine pair of original glass inkwells with ornate porcelain lids.
fig 1. A nineteenth-century dark coromandel wood desk stand featuring two cut glass inkwells, engraved brass mounts inset with agate cabochons, and a central gilt cherub figurine.
fig 1. 19th Century Coromandel-wood Desk Stand

Beneath the inkwells is a lift-out panel which reveals storage underneath.

An unusual quality item in excellent condition.

Date: c.1860-70

Dimensions: Width: 13 inches. Depth: 9 inches. Height: 8 inches. (33 x 23 x 20 cm)

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Victorian Coromandel Desk Stand to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1148442
Dealers Internal Ref
683/PFK
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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Archive I A nineteenth-century dark coromandel wood desk stand featuring two cut glass inkwells, engraved brass mounts inset with agate cabochons, and a central gilt cherub figurine.

19th century coromandel-wood Desk Stand

Archive II A nineteenth-century dark coromandel wood desk stand featuring two cut glass inkwells, engraved brass mounts inset with agate cabochons, and a central gilt cherub figurine. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century dark coromandel wood desk stand featuring two cut glass inkwells, engraved brass mounts inset with agate cabochons, and a central gilt cherub figurine. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A nineteenth-century dark coromandel wood desk stand featuring two cut glass inkwells, engraved brass mounts inset with agate cabochons, and a central gilt cherub figurine.
Archive V A nineteenth-century dark coromandel wood desk stand featuring two cut glass inkwells, engraved brass mounts inset with agate cabochons, and a central gilt cherub figurine. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century dark coromandel wood desk stand featuring two cut glass inkwells, engraved brass mounts inset with agate cabochons, and a central gilt cherub figurine. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century dark coromandel wood desk stand featuring two cut glass inkwells, engraved brass mounts inset with agate cabochons, and a central gilt cherub figurine. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century dark coromandel wood desk stand featuring two cut glass inkwells, engraved brass mounts inset with agate cabochons, and a central gilt cherub figurine. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century dark coromandel wood desk stand featuring two cut glass inkwells, engraved brass mounts inset with agate cabochons, and a central gilt cherub figurine. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century dark coromandel wood desk stand featuring two cut glass inkwells, engraved brass mounts inset with agate cabochons, and a central gilt cherub figurine. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century dark coromandel wood desk stand featuring two cut glass inkwells, engraved brass mounts inset with agate cabochons, and a central gilt cherub figurine. View XI
Archive XII A nineteenth-century dark coromandel wood desk stand featuring two cut glass inkwells, engraved brass mounts inset with agate cabochons, and a central gilt cherub figurine. View XII
Archive XIII A nineteenth-century dark coromandel wood desk stand featuring two cut glass inkwells, engraved brass mounts inset with agate cabochons, and a central gilt cherub figurine. View XIII
Archive XIV A nineteenth-century dark coromandel wood desk stand featuring two cut glass inkwells, engraved brass mounts inset with agate cabochons, and a central gilt cherub figurine. View XIV
Archive XV A nineteenth-century dark coromandel wood desk stand featuring two cut glass inkwells, engraved brass mounts inset with agate cabochons, and a central gilt cherub figurine. View XV
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A nineteenth-century dark coromandel wood desk stand featuring two cut glass inkwells, engraved brass mounts inset with agate cabochons, and a central gilt cherub figurine.
19th century coromandel-wood Desk Stand
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A nineteenth-century dark coromandel wood desk stand featuring two cut glass inkwells, engraved brass mounts inset with agate cabochons, and a central gilt cherub figurine.
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A desk stand, or standish, is a tabletop writing accessory designed to house inkwells, pens, and desk implements. During the nineteenth century, examples were crafted from exotic hardwoods such as coromandel and decorated with gilt-metal mounts for display in libraries and offices.

Victorian inkstands often combined dense hardwoods like coromandel, rosewood, or ebony with cast ormolu or engraved brass mounts. They typically featured cut-glass ink bottles, occasionally accented with semi-precious stone cabochons such as agate or jasper.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display dense timber veneers with distinct dark striations, hand-cut glass facets, and hand-engraved brass or gilt-bronze fittings. Look for signs of natural age-related patination on the metalwork and natural wear to the base.

A decorative inkstand functions as a refined accent when positioned on an executive desk, console table, or library bookshelf. It pairs effectively with dark wood furniture, leather-bound volumes, and traditional brass desk lighting.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly to maintain moisture. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners on gilded brass or ormolu mounts to preserve the historical patination and original gilding.
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