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Victorian Silver Desk Set
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Victorian Silver Desk Set

19th century
Sold 7 January 2026 · Ballinderry Antiques
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Description

Victorian silver desk set

London 1856

Appox 62 troy Ozs

Dimensions appox 16" x 10" size of tray

raised appox 2" on four feet.various desk pieces 3" to 4" high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Width
40.6cm (15.98")
Depth
25.4cm (10.00")
Declaration

Ballinderry Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Desk Set to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA784720
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Description
Victorian silver desk set

London 1856

Appox 62 troy Ozs

Dimensions appox 16" x 10" size of tray

raised appox 2" on four feet.various desk pieces 3" to 4" high.

Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Width
40.6cm (15.98")
Depth
25.4cm (10.00")
Date of Manufacture

Ballinderry Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Desk Set to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA784720
Ballinderry Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012
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An antique Victorian silver desk set featuring an elongated tray on scroll feet, holding two hexagonal inkwells, a central taperstick, a sander, and a snuffer. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Victorian silver desk set featuring an elongated tray on scroll feet, holding two hexagonal inkwells, a central taperstick, a sander, and a snuffer. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Silver Desk Set

Archive II An antique Victorian silver desk set featuring an elongated tray on scroll feet, holding two hexagonal inkwells, a central taperstick, a sander, and a snuffer. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian silver desk set featuring an elongated tray on scroll feet, holding two hexagonal inkwells, a central taperstick, a sander, and a snuffer. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian silver desk set featuring an elongated tray on scroll feet, holding two hexagonal inkwells, a central taperstick, a sander, and a snuffer. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian silver desk set featuring an elongated tray on scroll feet, holding two hexagonal inkwells, a central taperstick, a sander, and a snuffer. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian silver desk set featuring an elongated tray on scroll feet, holding two hexagonal inkwells, a central taperstick, a sander, and a snuffer. View VI
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Ballinderry Antiques
Telephone 028 9265 1046
Location
2 Lower Ballinderry Rd
Ballinderry Upper
Lisburn
BT28 2EP
Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ballinderryantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 107
Items Sold 27
Ballinderry Antiques
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Location: 2 Lower Ballinderry Rd , Ballinderry Upper , Lisburn , BT28 2EP, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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An antique Victorian silver desk set featuring an elongated tray on scroll feet, holding two hexagonal inkwells, a central taperstick, a sander, and a snuffer.
Victorian silver desk set
Ref: SA784720
An antique Victorian silver desk set featuring an elongated tray on scroll feet, holding two hexagonal inkwells, a central taperstick, a sander, and a snuffer.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Sets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling silver, glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScroll feet, Hexagonal inkwells, Gilt interiors, Attached taperstick
  • SizeH 10.2 cm (4 in) x W 40.6 cm (16 in) x D 25.4 cm (10 in)

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A Victorian silver desk set, often called an inkstand or inkwell stand, is a matched collection of writing accessories traditionally placed on a desk. It commonly includes an inkwell, a sander for drying ink, a taperstick or wax jack for sealing letters, and a matching tray to hold these components.

These sets were primarily crafted from sterling silver, often featuring hallmarks indicating the assay office, maker, and year of production. Interiors of inkwells frequently utilised silver-gilt (vermeil) to prevent corrosive ink from tarnishing the base metal, while glass or crystal inserts were standard for the ink reservoirs.

Authenticity is verified through clear hallmarks stamped on the base, tray, and individual components, denoting the British assay office and date letter corresponding to the Victorian era. Genuine pieces exhibit period-appropriate craftsmanship, hand-chased ornamentation, and appropriate age-related wear.

An antique silver desk set adds a layer of refinement and historical contrast when placed upon a modern leather-topped desk or minimalist home office workspace. It can serve as a functional desk tidy for modern writing instruments or act as a striking decorative focal point on a console table.

Preservation requires regular dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and minimal polishing with a reputable, non-abrasive silver polish to retain the collectors patina. Harsh chemical dips should be avoided, and items with glass inserts or gilt interiors must be handled with care to prevent damage.
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