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A Victorian Inkstand and Inkwell
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A Victorian Inkstand and Inkwell

19th century
Description

A very grand and unusual Victorian Ink stand with separable inkwell. Unusual in its design and in that it has pen rests on all four sides. With pen rests on all four sides it suggests that it may stood on a central table accessed from all sides for important signings. It would equally be fine on a grand desk. Well made from solid brass it has engraved and cast detail with original button feet which have beaded decoration.The separable circular baize based inkwell has a ball shaped sprung lid which rotates back to reveal the original removeable glass ink resevoir. The lid has a sliver steel catch.

The stand measures 22.5cm by 25.5cm and is about 2.5cm high.

The inkwell base is 14cm in diameter and is about 9cm tall

Together the whole is about 11.5 cm high.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

The Antique Partnership has dated this Victorian Brass Desk Inkstand to the Victorian era.

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A very grand and unusual Victorian Ink stand with separable inkwell. Unusual in its design and in that it has pen rests on all four sides.
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With pen rests on all four sides it suggests that it may stood on a central table accessed from all sides for important signings.
The Antique Partnership

It would equally be fine on a grand desk. Well made from solid brass it has engraved and cast detail with original button feet which have beaded decoration.The separable circular baize based inkwell has a ball shaped sprung lid which rotates back to reveal the original removeable glass ink resevoir. The lid has a sliver steel catch.

fig 1. A square Victorian brass inkstand featuring a central domed hinged inkwell resting on a stepped base surrounded by pen channels.
fig 1. A Victorian Inkstand and Inkwell

The stand measures 22.5cm by 25.5cm and is about 2.5cm high.

The inkwell base is 14cm in diameter and is about 9cm tall

Together the whole is about 11.5 cm high.

FREE postae to mainland UK

Overseas buyers please ask for shipping costs before purchasing.

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Partnership has dated this Victorian Brass Desk Inkstand to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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Archive I A square Victorian brass inkstand featuring a central domed hinged inkwell resting on a stepped base surrounded by pen channels.

A Victorian Inkstand and Inkwell

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A square Victorian brass inkstand featuring a central domed hinged inkwell resting on a stepped base surrounded by pen channels.
A Victorian Inkstand and inkwell
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A square Victorian brass inkstand featuring a central domed hinged inkwell resting on a stepped base surrounded by pen channels.
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Victorian desk accessories and inkstands were designed during the nineteenth century to organize writing implements and liquid ink. They frequently featured structured metal trays, pen grooves, and hinged ink pots, combining functionality with geometric or classical design elements.

Nineteenth-century inkstands were constructed using durable materials such as cast brass, bronze, silver, and mahogany. Brass was particularly favoured for its durability, resistance to ink corrosion, and ability to hold crisp cast details.

Authentic Victorian brass inkstands usually feature heavy cast construction, hand-finished seams, natural tarnish or oxidisation in crevices, and functional details like hinged lids or removable glass liners inside the ink container.

Interior designers incorporate antique inkstands into modern spaces by placing them on executive office desks, bureau tops, or library bookshelves as historical focal points that add texture and material contrast.

Antique brass inkstands should be dusted regularly with a dry microfibre cloth. To preserve natural aged patina, abrasive chemical cleaners should be avoided; unlacquered brass may be treated with mild soapy water or specific conservation wax if protection is desired.
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