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Ntique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells
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Ntique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells

19th century
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A fine and early Regency period rosewood writing desk set beautifully decorated with delicate mother-of-pearl foliate inlay and complete with its original cut-glass inkwells. This elegant desk piece represents the refined taste and craftsmanship of the early 19th century when exotic woods and intricate inlay were prized in fashionable English interiors.

The sloped writing surface is richly inlaid with scrolling floral motifs enhanced by ebony stringing and a central gilt bronze carrying handle of refined Regency design. Two original square cut-glass inkwells each with a brass screw-top lid sit neatly within recessed compartments on the upper tier. Below, a full-width drawer provides storage for pens, sealing wax, blotting paper or correspondence.

Crafted from well-figured rosewood the piece retains a beautiful mellow patina that contrasts elegantly with the iridescence of the mother-of-pearl. Raised on four small bun feet the writing set has a charming and highly decorative presence, making it a desirable piece for collectors of Regency writing accessories.

Condition

Good early condition. Mother-of-pearl inlay intact. The drawer operates smoothly. Inkwells complete and original.

Dimensions:

Height: 12 cm (4.7 in)

Width: 28 cm (11 in)

Depth: 23.5 cm (9.2 in)

Date: 1830

Origin: England

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Desk Inkstand to the 19th Century.

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SA1178897
Dealers Internal Reference
2931
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A fine and early Regency period rosewood writing desk set beautifully decorated with delicate mother-of-pearl foliate inlay and complete with its original cut-glass inkwells.
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This elegant desk piece represents the refined taste and craftsmanship of the early 19th century when exotic woods and intricate inlay were prized in fashionable English interiors.
London City Antiques
fig 1. A Regency rosewood desk inkstand featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, a central brass handle, two clear glass inkwells, a pen tray, and a lower drawer.
fig 1. Ntique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells

The sloped writing surface is richly inlaid with scrolling floral motifs enhanced by ebony stringing and a central gilt bronze carrying handle of refined Regency design. Two original square cut-glass inkwells each with a brass screw-top lid sit neatly within recessed compartments on the upper tier. Below, a full-width drawer provides storage for pens, sealing wax, blotting paper or correspondence.

fig 2. A Regency rosewood desk inkstand featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, a central brass handle, two clear glass inkwells, a pen tray, and a lower drawer.
fig 2. Ntique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells

Crafted from well-figured rosewood the piece retains a beautiful mellow patina that contrasts elegantly with the iridescence of the mother-of-pearl. Raised on four small bun feet the writing set has a charming and highly decorative presence, making it a desirable piece for collectors of Regency writing accessories.

fig 3. A Regency rosewood desk inkstand featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, a central brass handle, two clear glass inkwells, a pen tray, and a lower drawer.
fig 3. Ntique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells

Condition

Good early condition. Mother-of-pearl inlay intact. The drawer operates smoothly. Inkwells complete and original.

Dimensions:

Height: 12 cm (4.7 in)

Width: 28 cm (11 in)

Depth: 23.5 cm (9.2 in)

Date: 1830

Origin: England

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Desk Inkstand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178897
Dealers Internal Ref
2931
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A Regency rosewood desk inkstand featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, a central brass handle, two clear glass inkwells, a pen tray, and a lower drawer.

Ntique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells

Archive II A Regency rosewood desk inkstand featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, a central brass handle, two clear glass inkwells, a pen tray, and a lower drawer. View II
Archive III A Regency rosewood desk inkstand featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, a central brass handle, two clear glass inkwells, a pen tray, and a lower drawer. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A Regency rosewood desk inkstand featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, a central brass handle, two clear glass inkwells, a pen tray, and a lower drawer.
Archive V A Regency rosewood desk inkstand featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, a central brass handle, two clear glass inkwells, a pen tray, and a lower drawer. View V
Archive VI A Regency rosewood desk inkstand featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, a central brass handle, two clear glass inkwells, a pen tray, and a lower drawer. View VI
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Archive X A Regency rosewood desk inkstand featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, a central brass handle, two clear glass inkwells, a pen tray, and a lower drawer. View X
Archive XI A Regency rosewood desk inkstand featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, a central brass handle, two clear glass inkwells, a pen tray, and a lower drawer. View XI
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A Regency rosewood desk inkstand featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, a central brass handle, two clear glass inkwells, a pen tray, and a lower drawer.
ntique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells
Ref: SA1178897
A Regency rosewood desk inkstand featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, a central brass handle, two clear glass inkwells, a pen tray, and a lower drawer.
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A Regency rosewood inkstand is a desktop accessory produced in the early 19th century, designed to hold ink bottles, pens, and small stationery items. These objects frequently incorporated decorative inlays, pen troughs, and lockable drawers for letters.

Nineteenth-century desk sets were commonly fabricated from hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, accented with mother-of-pearl or brass inlay work. Accessories like inkwells were manufactured from cut glass or crystal topped with brass or silver mounts.

Authentic Regency desk pieces feature distinctive construction traits such as fine dovetail joints, brass or shell inlay motifs, natural dark wood grain, and hand-cut glass ink vessels. Period pieces also show evidence of historical hand-crafting rather than modern uniform machining.

An antique inkstand can be placed on a modern home office desk, console table, or library shelf to serve as a decorative focal point. Stying it alongside leather-bound books or contemporary brass lamps creates a balanced contrast of textures.

Keep inlaid rosewood furniture away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent wood warping and inlay lifting. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the wood finish.
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