Fabulous Grand Tour Neoclassical Brass Inkstand – Circa 1880

Name: Fabulous Grand Tour Neoclassical Brass Inkstand – Circa 1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1182888
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Kingsdown Antiques

Description

A Really Fabulous Grand Tour Neoclassical Brass Inkstand. Capture the elegance of 19th-century European artistry with this richly detailed brass inkwell - a quintessential Grand Tour souvenir evocative of classical antiquity. Crafted with extraordinary finesse, it features mythological reliefs, griffin supporters, and ornate scrollwork in the high neoclassical style, making it both a functional desk piece and a collectible symbol of cultured travel. The lid opens to reveal the original glass liner in emerald green, clean and intact – circa 1880.

Measurements:

Height: 4 1/2" (approx. 11.5cm)

Width: 8 3/4" (approx. 22cm)

Depth: 6" (approx. 15cm)

Total weight: 1262g

In good condition – with a warm, mellowed patina to the gilt bronze. Minor wear and darkening in recessed areas are consistent with age and add depth to the ornate details. The green glass liner is free from chips or cracks and sits securely. Lid opens smoothly on its original hinge.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11.5cm (4.53")

Width

22cm (8.66")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1182888

Dealers Internal Reference

P51924

Dealers Notes

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Description

A Really Fabulous Grand Tour Neoclassical Brass Inkstand.

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Capture the elegance of 19th-century European artistry with this richly detailed brass inkwell - a quintessential Grand Tour souvenir evocative of classical antiquity.

Kingsdown Antiques

Crafted with extraordinary finesse, it features mythological reliefs, griffin supporters, and ornate scrollwork in the high neoclassical style, making it both a functional desk piece and a collectible symbol of cultured travel. The lid opens to reveal the original glass liner in emerald green, clean and intact – circa 1880.

fig 1. Fabulous Grand Tour Neoclassical Brass Inkstand – circa 1880 — fig 1. Fabulous Grand Tour Neoclassical Brass Inkstand – Circa 1880

Measurements:

Height: 4 1/2" (approx. 11.5cm)

Width: 8 3/4" (approx. 22cm)

Depth: 6" (approx. 15cm)

Total weight: 1262g

In good condition – with a warm, mellowed patina to the gilt bronze. Minor wear and darkening in recessed areas are consistent with age and add depth to the ornate details. The green glass liner is free from chips or cracks and sits securely. Lid opens smoothly on its original hinge.