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Antique Double Ink Well, English, Mahogany, Desk Tidy, Aesthetic Period, 1880
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Antique Double Ink Well, English, Mahogany, Desk Tidy, Aesthetic Period, 1880

19th century
Description

This is an antique double ink well. An English, ebonised mahogany desk tidy from the Aesthetic period, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880.

Quality desk apparatus with dark tones

Displays a desirable aged patina

Ebonised mahogany with deep black finish

Striking glass ink wells with glass in good order

Silvered carry handle to centre with elegantly serpentine pull

A pair of cobalt blue ink wells dressed with brass hinged lids add a touch of colour

Both resting within a square recess to each side of the piece

Low, removable pyramid cover to the centre beneath the handle

Wide drawer for storing writing instruments and letter paper to base

Dressed with a dashing small drop handle with circular loop

This is a superb antique double ink well, with a pair of enticing blue glass receptacles. An elegant addition to a writing or office desk and delivered waxed, polished and ready for display or use.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 37cm (14.5'')

Max Depth: 25cm (9.75'')

Max Height: 9.5cm (3.75'')

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Our Ref: 18.6779

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA742524
Dealers Internal Reference
18.6779
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Description
This is an antique double ink well.
An English, ebonised mahogany desk tidy from the Aesthetic period, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880.
London Fine Antiques

Quality desk apparatus with dark tones

Displays a desirable aged patina

fig 1. Antique Double Ink Well, English, Mahogany, Desk Tidy, Aesthetic Period, 1880
fig 1. Antique Double Ink Well, English, Mahogany, Desk Tidy, Aesthetic Period, 1880

Ebonised mahogany with deep black finish

Striking glass ink wells with glass in good order

Silvered carry handle to centre with elegantly serpentine pull

A pair of cobalt blue ink wells dressed with brass hinged lids add a touch of colour

fig 2. Antique Double Ink Well, English, Mahogany, Desk Tidy, Aesthetic Period, 1880
fig 2. Antique Double Ink Well, English, Mahogany, Desk Tidy, Aesthetic Period, 1880

Both resting within a square recess to each side of the piece

Low, removable pyramid cover to the centre beneath the handle

Wide drawer for storing writing instruments and letter paper to base

Dressed with a dashing small drop handle with circular loop

fig 3. Antique Double Ink Well, English, Mahogany, Desk Tidy, Aesthetic Period, 1880
fig 3. Antique Double Ink Well, English, Mahogany, Desk Tidy, Aesthetic Period, 1880

This is a superb antique double ink well, with a pair of enticing blue glass receptacles. An elegant addition to a writing or office desk and delivered waxed, polished and ready for display or use.

Dimensions:

fig 4. Antique Double Ink Well, English, Mahogany, Desk Tidy, Aesthetic Period, 1880
fig 4. Antique Double Ink Well, English, Mahogany, Desk Tidy, Aesthetic Period, 1880

Max Width: 37cm (14.5'')

Max Depth: 25cm (9.75'')

Max Height: 9.5cm (3.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 5. Antique Double Ink Well, English, Mahogany, Desk Tidy, Aesthetic Period, 1880
fig 5. Antique Double Ink Well, English, Mahogany, Desk Tidy, Aesthetic Period, 1880

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.6779

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA742524
Dealers Internal Ref
18.6779
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Antique Double Ink Well, English, Mahogany, Desk Tidy, Aesthetic Period, 1880
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