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Stunning Quality Antique Victorian French Ormolu Desk Set
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
for sale €614     $667
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Stunning Quality Antique Victorian French Ormolu Desk Set

19th century
Description

Stunning quality antique Victorian French Ormolu desk set, having a figure to the top on a desert island surrounded by foliage, having a shaped tray with two detachable inkwells.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this French Ormolu Desk Inkstand to the 1860s.

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SA1214110
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846
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Stunning quality antique Victorian French Ormolu desk set, having a figure to the top on a desert island surrounded by foliage, having a shaped tray with two detachable inkwells.
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this French Ormolu Desk Inkstand to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214110
Dealers Internal Ref
846
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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An antique French ormolu desk set featuring a central gilded figure holding a rod surrounded by two clear glass inkwells on an ornate foliage base.
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Archive VII An antique French ormolu desk set featuring a central gilded figure holding a rod surrounded by two clear glass inkwells on an ornate foliage base. View VII
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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An antique French ormolu desk set featuring a central gilded figure holding a rod surrounded by two clear glass inkwells on an ornate foliage base.
Stunning quality antique Victorian French Ormolu desk set
Ref: SA1214110
An antique French ormolu desk set featuring a central gilded figure holding a rod surrounded by two clear glass inkwells on an ornate foliage base.
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An ormolu desk set is a decorative writing accessory originating in France, crafted from gilded bronze or brass using casting and gilding techniques to house inkwells and writing implements.

These items predominantly feature cast bronze or brass finished with gold leaf or mercury gilding (ormolu), often paired with glass or crystal reservoirs.

Authentic pieces display detailed hand-chasing, heavy casting weight, precise metalwork, and natural wear to the gilded surfaces along high points.

Position the set centrally on an executive office desk, writing table, or library desk to create a historic focal point.

Dust gently with a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh liquid chemicals, polish, or abrasives that could compromise the gilded layer.
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