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Magnificent Grand Tour Brass Rococo Revival Letter Rack – Circa 1860
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Magnificent Grand Tour Brass Rococo Revival Letter Rack – Circa 1860

19th century
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A superb and richly cast brass letter rack, dating to the mid-19th century and most likely produced in Italy for the Grand Tour market. This opulent desk accessory is a fine example of Rococo Revival styling, characterised by its deeply sculpted openwork ornament and classical influences — ideal for display in a refined writing room or study.

Crafted with the flamboyant flair typical of Italian Grand Tour pieces, the letter rack features highly decorative pierced panels adorned with scrolling foliage, acanthus flourishes, fruiting vines, and stylised grotesques. These motifs draw inspiration from Baroque and Renaissance art, reinterpreted in the exuberant Rococo style popular among Grand Tour travellers.

The three-tiered compartments are fitted with removable dividers, allowing for practical use while showcasing ornate castwork on both front and back panels. It stands on finely modelled scroll feet and is finished with a twisted rope border along the base – circa 1860.

Measurements:

Height: 8 1/2" (approx. 21.5cm)

Width: 13" (approx. 33cm)

Depth: 5" (approx. 12.5cm)

Total weight: 3128g

Presented in excellent antique condition. The original brass has mellowed beautifully, with gentle wear to raised areas. All compartments and panels are complete and functional.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Letter Rack to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201541
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53056
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Description
A superb and richly cast brass letter rack, dating to the mid-19th century and most likely produced in Italy for the Grand Tour market. This opulent desk accessory is a fine example of Rococo Revival styling, characterised by its deeply sculpted openwork ornament and classical influences — ideal for display in a refined writing room or study.

Crafted with the flamboyant flair typical of Italian Grand Tour pieces, the letter rack features highly decorative pierced panels adorned with scrolling foliage, acanthus flourishes, fruiting vines, and stylised grotesques.

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These motifs draw inspiration from Baroque and Renaissance art, reinterpreted in the exuberant Rococo style popular among Grand Tour travellers.
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fig 1. A cast brass Rococo Revival letter rack featuring three tiered compartments with intricate pierced scrollwork and foliate cresting.
fig 1. Magnificent Grand Tour Brass Rococo Revival Letter Rack – Circa 1860

The three-tiered compartments are fitted with removable dividers, allowing for practical use while showcasing ornate castwork on both front and back panels. It stands on finely modelled scroll feet and is finished with a twisted rope border along the base – circa 1860.

fig 2. A cast brass Rococo Revival letter rack featuring three tiered compartments with intricate pierced scrollwork and foliate cresting.
fig 2. Magnificent Grand Tour Brass Rococo Revival Letter Rack – Circa 1860

Measurements:

Height: 8 1/2" (approx. 21.5cm)

Width: 13" (approx. 33cm)

Depth: 5" (approx. 12.5cm)

Total weight: 3128g

Presented in excellent antique condition. The original brass has mellowed beautifully, with gentle wear to raised areas. All compartments and panels are complete and functional.

Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Letter Rack to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201541
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53056
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Archive I A cast brass Rococo Revival letter rack featuring three tiered compartments with intricate pierced scrollwork and foliate cresting.

Magnificent Grand Tour Brass Rococo Revival Letter Rack – Circa 1860

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A cast brass Rococo Revival letter rack featuring three tiered compartments with intricate pierced scrollwork and foliate cresting.
Magnificent Grand Tour Brass Rococo Revival Letter Rack – circa 1860
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A cast brass Rococo Revival letter rack featuring three tiered compartments with intricate pierced scrollwork and foliate cresting.
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Popularised during the mid-19th century, Rococo Revival letter racks are decorative desk accessories designed with elaborate asymmetrical curves, foliate motifs, and pierced openwork inspired by 18th-century French design.

These desk accessories were typically cast in solid brass, featuring hand-chased surface details and pierced openwork panels that were often finished with lacquer or protective gilding.

Authentic period examples demonstrate substantial physical weight, natural oxidisation in low-relief areas, detailed hand-finishing along the cast edges, and period-appropriate assembly screws beneath the base.

Position the piece on a modern executive desk, sideboard, or hallway console table to organise correspondence, post, or stationery while introducing warm metallic texture.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush to clear intricate pierced scrollwork, and avoid aggressive metal polishes that remove historic surface patina.
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