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French Vert Marble and Ormolu Mounted Desk Set
Baggott & Co.
for sale €1,112     $1,207
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French Vert Marble and Ormolu Mounted Desk Set

19th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
Description

Vert antique marble and ormolu mounted desk set, the pen and ink stand with two ormolu lidded ink pots, ormolu mounted blotter and matching rectangular paper weight.

French, Louis Philippe, circa 1840

Inkstand: 28cm W, 19cm D.

Blotter: 16cm W, 9cm D.

Paper Weight: 13cm W, 9cm D.

Declaration

Baggott & Co. has dated this French Marble Desk Set to the 19th Century.

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SA777049
Dealers Internal Reference
BA1132
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England:

Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

Description
Vert antique marble and ormolu mounted desk set, the pen and ink stand with two ormolu lidded ink pots, ormolu mounted blotter and matching rectangular paper weight.

French, Louis Philippe, circa 1840

Inkstand: 28cm W, 19cm D.

Blotter: 16cm W, 9cm D.

Paper Weight: 13cm W, 9cm D.

Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this French Marble Desk Set to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA777049
Dealers Internal Ref
BA1132
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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A three-piece antique French green marble desk set with gilt ormolu mounts, comprising a dual-inkwell stand, a rocker blotter, and a matching lidded box.
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Archive I A three-piece antique French green marble desk set with gilt ormolu mounts, comprising a dual-inkwell stand, a rocker blotter, and a matching lidded box.

French Vert Marble and Ormolu Mounted Desk Set

Archive II A three-piece antique French green marble desk set with gilt ormolu mounts, comprising a dual-inkwell stand, a rocker blotter, and a matching lidded box. View II
Archive III A three-piece antique French green marble desk set with gilt ormolu mounts, comprising a dual-inkwell stand, a rocker blotter, and a matching lidded box. View III
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Baggott & Co.

Baggott & Co.
Telephone 07881 823 369
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Two locations:

Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leslieandbaggott
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Baggott & Co.
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Location: Two locations:, , Huntsmans Yard, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AA, , The Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ, , United Kingdom
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A three-piece antique French green marble desk set with gilt ormolu mounts, comprising a dual-inkwell stand, a rocker blotter, and a matching lidded box.
French vert marble and ormolu mounted desk set
Ref: SA777049
A three-piece antique French green marble desk set with gilt ormolu mounts, comprising a dual-inkwell stand, a rocker blotter, and a matching lidded box.
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Marble and ormolu desk sets became prominent during the Empire and Napoleon III periods in nineteenth-century France. They served as status symbols in executive studies, reflecting classical proportions and sophisticated metalworking craftsmanship popularised by French decorative arts.

These sets are typically constructed from polished natural marble, such as Vert Campan or Vert Maurin, and adorned with cast gilt bronze (ormolu) or beaded brass mounts. The ink reservoirs frequently include glass, porcelain, or metal liner cups.

Authentic period pieces exhibit substantial weight, natural coldness to the marble, and hand-chased detailing on the cast metal fittings. Look for threaded brass rod fixings under the base and subtle variations in marble veining rather than uniform modern composite materials.

Integrate the set onto a dark wood executive desk or modern leather-topped writing table to add textural contrast. The rich green stone and gilded accents provide architectural structure when placed alongside contemporary desk lamp lighting or stationery.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth. Avoid acidic or abrasive liquid cleaners that etch natural marble surfaces, and refrain from using harsh brass polishes on ormolu, as this can wear away the original gilded layer.
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