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Scottish Oak, Horn and Silver-mounted Desk Stand
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Scottish Oak, Horn and Silver-mounted Desk Stand

19th century
Description

Dated 1859. A mid-Victorian oak and silver-mounted desk set. The center with a deer foot mounted in silver with cut stones, and a hallmarked lidded ink well, with two small antlers with silver mounts on the tips, and a small pair of metal deer heads holding a pen, all resting on a shaped carved base with thistle carving on all sides and five various silver mounts with Celtic patterns, resting on stylish feet, the underside covered in leather. One of the hallmarks is for Edinburgh in 1859.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Scottish Oak Desk Stand to the 19th Century.

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SA1189294
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35103
Description
Dated 1859. A mid-Victorian oak and silver-mounted desk set. The center with a deer foot mounted in silver with cut stones, and a hallmarked lidded ink well, with two small antlers with silver mounts on the tips, and a small pair of metal deer heads holding a pen, all resting on a shaped carved base with thistle carving on all sides and five various silver mounts with Celtic patterns, resting on stylish feet, the underside covered in leather. One of the hallmarks is for Edinburgh in 1859.
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Scottish Oak Desk Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189294
Dealers Internal Ref
35103
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An antique Scottish carved oak desk stand featuring two upright stag antlers as pen rests and a central silver-mounted hoof inkwell.
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Archive I An antique Scottish carved oak desk stand featuring two upright stag antlers as pen rests and a central silver-mounted hoof inkwell.

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An antique Scottish carved oak desk stand featuring two upright stag antlers as pen rests and a central silver-mounted hoof inkwell.
Scottish Oak, Horn and Silver-Mounted Desk Stand
Ref: SA1189294
An antique Scottish carved oak desk stand featuring two upright stag antlers as pen rests and a central silver-mounted hoof inkwell.
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Scottish Baronial design emerged in the 19th century, incorporating native natural materials such as antlers, hooves, and local timber to reflect regional hunting traditions and romanticised highland aesthetics.

Antique Scottish desk stands often feature carved oak, stag antler tines, silver or silver-plated mountings, and taxidermy elements such as polished hooves fitted with ink receptacles.

Authentic pieces feature clear hallmark or maker stamps on the silver mounts, period-appropriate hand-carving or joinery on the wooden base, and natural wear or patination consistent with age.

Position the desk stand on an executive study desk, a dark wood sideboard, or within a library setting to add textural interest and historical character.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth, polish the silver mounts with a specialised non-abrasive silver cloth avoiding contact with organic materials, and maintain stable humidity levels to prevent wood cracking.
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