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A Splendid Oak Inkstand with Stationery/letter Box
For sale by The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €515     $559
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A Splendid Oak Inkstand with Stationery/letter Box

1900 - 1920
Description

A splendid oak inkstand with stationery/letter box, drawer, pen tray, original calendars, plated decoration and two good inkwells.

Size 12 x 9 x 10 inches tall (31 x 22 x 26 cm tall)

Price £440

Stock no. n103

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Antique Oak Desk Inkstand to the 1900s.

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SA805780
Dealers Internal Reference
N103
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Description
A splendid oak inkstand with stationery/letter box, drawer, pen tray, original calendars, plated decoration and two good inkwells.

Size 12 x 9 x 10 inches tall (31 x 22 x 26 cm tall)

Price £440

Stock no. n103

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Antique Oak Desk Inkstand to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA805780
Dealers Internal Ref
N103
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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An antique warm brown oak desk inkstand featuring a domed upper stationery compartment with ornate silver-toned metal strapwork, two square glass inkwells, and a lower drawer.
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Archive I An antique warm brown oak desk inkstand featuring a domed upper stationery compartment with ornate silver-toned metal strapwork, two square glass inkwells, and a lower drawer.

A Splendid Oak Inkstand with Stationery/letter Box

Archive II An antique warm brown oak desk inkstand featuring a domed upper stationery compartment with ornate silver-toned metal strapwork, two square glass inkwells, and a lower drawer. View II
Archive III An antique warm brown oak desk inkstand featuring a domed upper stationery compartment with ornate silver-toned metal strapwork, two square glass inkwells, and a lower drawer. View III
Archive IV An antique warm brown oak desk inkstand featuring a domed upper stationery compartment with ornate silver-toned metal strapwork, two square glass inkwells, and a lower drawer. View IV
Archive V An antique warm brown oak desk inkstand featuring a domed upper stationery compartment with ornate silver-toned metal strapwork, two square glass inkwells, and a lower drawer. View V
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The Dorking Desk Shop
Telephone 01306 883327
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42 West Street
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1BU
United Kingdom
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An antique warm brown oak desk inkstand featuring a domed upper stationery compartment with ornate silver-toned metal strapwork, two square glass inkwells, and a lower drawer.
A splendid oak inkstand with stationery/letter box
Ref: SA805780
An antique warm brown oak desk inkstand featuring a domed upper stationery compartment with ornate silver-toned metal strapwork, two square glass inkwells, and a lower drawer.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectInkstands
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Gothic
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStrapwork mounts, Domed lid, Square glass inkwells, Pen tray
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

This Victorian Gothic oak inkstand from 1900 combines warm brown timber with silver-toned metal strapwork mounts across its domed lid and stationery compartment. The setup includes two square glass inkwells with metal lids, an integrated pen tray, original calendars, and a lower drawer fitted with a key on a green ribbon. The structure measures 26 cm high, 31 cm wide, and 22 cm deep. Suitable for an office desk in a gentleman's library setting, this piece provides practical organisation for correspondence and writing implements. The combination of glass, metal, and polished wood creates a functional workspace accessory suited to period and traditional interiors.

FAQs

Victorian oak inkstands are desktop organisational accessories designed during the nineteenth century to hold writing implements, inkwells, and letter writing paper. Often fitted with silver-plated or brass mounts, these pieces combined utility with decorative craftsmanship for home libraries and offices.

Traditional inkstands were constructed using solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, frequently featuring cut glass or lead crystal ink bottles. Decorative elements were typically crafted from nickel-plated brass, sterling silver, or silver-plated strapwork.

Authentic period inkstands often feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, hand-blown or heavy moulded glass inkwells showing minor wear, and original lock mechanisms. Metal fittings typically display natural oxidisation or wear around high-contact areas, alongside characteristic period construction methods.

Position the inkstand as a functional statement piece on a modern home office desk, console table, or library bookshelf. It serves as an elegant holder for contemporary pens, business cards, or small desktop stationery while adding historical texture to the room.

Preserve the wood finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a natural beeswax polish occasionally, avoiding direct heat or moisture. Clean glass inkwells separately with mild warm water, avoiding harsh chemicals on metal fittings.
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