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Regency Inkwell Stand in the Manner of Vulliamy
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Regency Inkwell Stand in the Manner of Vulliamy

19th century
For Sale by Cella
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Good example of a 19th century English Regency patinated bronze inkstand in the form of a Roman bath with a central Medusa head mask and two classical ring style handles on each side very much in the manner of Benjamin Vulliamy (1791-1871). Well cast paw feet and platform base with recessed pen holders. Original lid with hexagonal finial enclosing an interior divided into three sections with replacement ink wells and period pounce pot. English, circa 1820.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Regency Bronze Inkwell Stand to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239346
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1157
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

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Good example of a 19th century English Regency patinated bronze inkstand in the form of a Roman bath with a central Medusa head mask and two classical ring style handles on each side very much in the manner of Benjamin Vulliamy (1791-1871). Well cast paw feet and platform base with recessed pen holders.
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Original lid with hexagonal finial enclosing an interior divided into three sections with replacement ink wells and period pounce pot.
Cella

English, circa 1820.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Regency Bronze Inkwell Stand to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239346
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1157
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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A dark patinated bronze Regency inkwell stand featuring a sarcophagus-shaped container with lion paw feet and ring handles on a stepped base.
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze Regency inkwell stand featuring a sarcophagus-shaped container with lion paw feet and ring handles on a stepped base.

Regency Inkwell Stand in the Manner of Vulliamy

Archive II A dark patinated bronze Regency inkwell stand featuring a sarcophagus-shaped container with lion paw feet and ring handles on a stepped base. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze Regency inkwell stand featuring a sarcophagus-shaped container with lion paw feet and ring handles on a stepped base. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated bronze Regency inkwell stand featuring a sarcophagus-shaped container with lion paw feet and ring handles on a stepped base. View IV
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A dark patinated bronze Regency inkwell stand featuring a sarcophagus-shaped container with lion paw feet and ring handles on a stepped base.
Regency inkwell stand in the manner of Vulliamy
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A dark patinated bronze Regency inkwell stand featuring a sarcophagus-shaped container with lion paw feet and ring handles on a stepped base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectInkstands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialBronze, Patinated Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSarcophagus form, Lion paw feet, Ring handles, Relief medallion
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This Regency patinated bronze inkstand takes the form of a Roman bath sarcophagus in the manner of Benjamin Vulliamy, dating from circa 1820. The dark brown metal object rests on four well cast lion paw feet above a stepped platform base with recessed pen holders, and includes a matching lid topped with a turned hexagonal finial. Classical ring-shaped hardware handles adorn each end, while a central relief medallion masks the front surface. The piece measures 18 cm high, 24 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. Positioned upon a gentleman's library office desk, the inkstand serves as both a decorative centrepiece and a practical writing accessory. Its interior contains three divided sections with replacement ink wells alongside a period pounce pot. The heavy patinated finish and architectural mouldings complement traditional writing surfaces, while the compact footprint ensures easy placement on desks or writing tables.

FAQs

Regency metalwork from the early nineteenth century frequently drew inspiration from Classical antiquity and Egyptian motifs, incorporating sarcophagus forms, lion paw feet, and relief medallions into functional desktop objects.

Craftsmen primarily utilised heavy cast bronze, brass, and patinated alloys, often pairing them with molded slate, marble, or timber bases to create substantial desktop pieces.

Authentic Regency pieces exhibit detailed hand-finishing, significant physical weight, original age-appropriate surface patination, and period construction details such as hand-cut screws and cast seam marks.

These structured bronze objects are frequently placed on modern executive desks, dark wood bookshelves, or console tables to add historical weight and textural contrast to modern interiors.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and avoid moisture or chemical solvents, periodically applying a thin layer of neutral microcrystalline wax to protect the original surface patination.
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