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Mid 19thc Coramandel Inkwell Stand/desk Tidy
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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Mid 19thc Coramandel Inkwell Stand/desk Tidy

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Mid 19thC Coramandel Inkwell Stand/Desk Tidy with Mother of Pearl Inlays, Original Ink Bottle all on Bun Feet - 14.5"w x 8.5"d x 2.5"h

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Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Coromandel Inkwell Stand to the 1850s.

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SA1194316
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7007
Description
Mid 19thC Coramandel Inkwell Stand/Desk Tidy with Mother of Pearl Inlays, Original Ink Bottle all on Bun Feet - 14.5"w x 8.5"d x 2.5"h
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Coromandel Inkwell Stand to the 1850s.

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SA1194316
Dealers Internal Ref
7007
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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A mid-19th-century dark coromandel wood inkstand desk tidy featuring floral inlay, a pen trough, two lidded compartments, and a central glass inkwell.
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Archive I A mid-19th-century dark coromandel wood inkstand desk tidy featuring floral inlay, a pen trough, two lidded compartments, and a central glass inkwell.

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Cheshire
WA14 4NP
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A mid-19th-century dark coromandel wood inkstand desk tidy featuring floral inlay, a pen trough, two lidded compartments, and a central glass inkwell.
Mid 19thC Coramandel Inkwell Stand/Desk Tidy
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A mid-19th-century dark coromandel wood inkstand desk tidy featuring floral inlay, a pen trough, two lidded compartments, and a central glass inkwell.
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During the mid-19th century, writing accessories became central features of Victorian study spaces. Desk tidies and inkstands were designed to hold dip pens, ink bottles, and correspondence materials, serving both practical organizational functions and decorative roles in elite households.

Mid-19th-century inkstands were commonly constructed from exotic hardwoods such as coromandel, rosewood, and mahogany. Decorative embellishments often included mother-of-pearl, brass, or bone inlays, accompanied by cut-glass ink bottles with metal caps.

Authentic Victorian pieces feature coromandel wood displaying dark brown and black contrasting grain patterns. Hand-fitted joinery, original cut-glass wells with aged brass or silver caps, and hand-cut marquetry or inlay work indicate period construction.

An antique inkstand can be styled on a contemporary executive desk, a entryway console table, or a library bookshelf. It functions effectively as a decorative tray for modern stationery, business cards, or small personal items.

Coromandel wood should be kept away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking and veneer lifting. Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax sparingly to nourish the timber and protect delicate inlays.
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