Sold 26 August 2024 · Cavers Antiques

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Description

A Victorian good quality cast brass inkstand.

A wonderful eye-catching piece of Victorian desk furniture,

Great detail, the outer base rim is fret worked.

The inkwell has a lift-up top revealing the inkpot.

It is 8 inches wide and 6 inches tall.

Declaration

Cavers Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Inkstand to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA895804

Description

A Victorian good quality cast brass inkstand.

A wonderful eye-catching piece of Victorian desk furniture,

Great detail, the outer base rim is fret worked.

The inkwell has a lift-up top revealing the inkpot.

It is 8 inches wide and 6 inches tall.

Date of Manufacture

Cavers Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Inkstand to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA895804

About the Dealer

Cavers Antiques

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Cavers Antiques

Telephone 07881 750181

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Hawick
Scottish Borders
United Kingdom

By appointment only

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ObjectDesk Accessories
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialBrass
ColourGold
MotifsScrollwork, Pierced cast border, Lidded ink reservoir, Beaded trim

FAQs

Victorian desk accessories are characterised by heavy ornamentation, revivalist motifs, and functional elegance designed for the 19th-century writing desk.

Common materials include cast brass, bronze, glass, porcelain, and various hardwoods, often combined with ceramic inserts for the ink reservoir.

Authenticity is typically determined by weight, casting quality, wear patterns appropriate for age, and traditional assembly methods such as threaded components or pinned fittings rather than modern fasteners.

It can be placed atop a wooden writing desk, console table, or bookshelf to add texture, metallic warmth, and a sense of historical narrative to contemporary workspaces.

Dust gently with a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes that strip historical patina, preserving the natural oxidisation developed over time.