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Superb Quality Antique Brass Inkwell Letter Holder Desk Set
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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Superb Quality Antique Brass Inkwell Letter Holder Desk Set

1900 - 1920
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Superb Quality Antique Brass Inkwell Letter Holder Desk Set

This Ornate and Superb Quality Antique Brass Inkwell Letter Holder Desk Set dates from ca. 1900. It is in rococo styling and is of nice larger proportions. It comes with double ink wells pen holder, letter holders and would make a superb decoration on your antique desk.

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 16 cm / 6.5 inches

Width: 44 cm / 17 inches

Depth: 26 cm / 10 inches

Ref No: 08153

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Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

Our opening Times -

Monday – 10am – 5pm

Tuesday – Closed (We can open via appointment)

Wednesday to Saturday – 10am – 5pm

Sunday – Closed

Closed Bank Holidays

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Brass Inkwell Desk Set to the 1900s.

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SA835449
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08153
Description
Superb Quality Antique Brass Inkwell Letter Holder Desk Set

This Ornate and Superb Quality Antique Brass Inkwell Letter Holder Desk Set dates from ca. 1900. It is in rococo styling and is of nice larger proportions.

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It comes with double ink wells pen holder, letter holders and would make a superb decoration on your antique desk.
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
fig 1. An ornate cast brass desk set featuring double inkwells, a central scalloped tray, and a scrollwork letter holder.
fig 1. Superb Quality Antique Brass Inkwell Letter Holder Desk Set

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 16 cm / 6.5 inches

Width: 44 cm / 17 inches

Depth: 26 cm / 10 inches

Ref No: 08153

Special Offer – FREE P&P within mainland UK***

Overseas Postage – Please Email For a Reasonable Quote

fig 2. An ornate cast brass desk set featuring double inkwells, a central scalloped tray, and a scrollwork letter holder.
fig 2. Superb Quality Antique Brass Inkwell Letter Holder Desk Set

Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

Our opening Times -

Monday – 10am – 5pm

Tuesday – Closed (We can open via appointment)

Wednesday to Saturday – 10am – 5pm

Sunday – Closed

Closed Bank Holidays

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Brass Inkwell Desk Set to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA835449
Dealers Internal Ref
08153
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2004

High quality british antique furniture

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Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Telephone 01200 425 443
Location
Unit 6
Deanfield Drive
Link 59 Business Park
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 1QJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/driscollsantiques
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An ornate cast brass desk set featuring double inkwells, a central scalloped tray, and a scrollwork letter holder.
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An antique brass inkwell desk set, historically referred to as an inkstand or standish, is a tabletop writing accessory designed to hold ink pots, pens, and paper or letters. Popular during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these items served both functional writing purposes and decorative roles in formal studies.

Victorian desk sets were typically crafted using sand-casting or lost-wax casting methods to produce intricate metalwork designs. They often feature cast brass or bronze components, hand-chased ornamentation, and integrated receptacles for glass or ceramic ink liners.

Authentic period brass pieces usually display natural patination, minor surface wear consistent with handling, and casting traits typical of traditional manufacturing. Stamped registration numbers, foundry touchmarks, or maker initials beneath the base frame also indicate historical origin.

A brass desk set can be styled on a contemporary dark wood writing desk, a study sideboard, or a library table. It functions effectively as a decorative accent piece while providing organisation for correspondence or modern writing utensils.

Avoid harsh abrasive polishes or chemical cleaners that strip historical patination or damage original lacquered finishes. Dust the surface with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a thin coating of neutral microcrystalline wax periodically to protect against tarnish.
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