A wonderful and very decorative desk set, consisting of double pen cradle (one either side), with two crystal lidded inkwells, plus a central cylindrical lidded box to store pen nibs, sealing wax, etc. all set on a heavy rectangular base, which sits upon 4 ball feet. Plus a pair of single stem candlesticks, and a pair of flower vases with fluted top glass inserts.
Made from solid brass and silver plate, the base of each piece is beautifully decorated with intricate filigree work, and surrounding roundels each featuring a different portrait. A superb and unique desk set.
French, 1890
Condition: Good Antique Condition
Dimensions:
Inkwell: 24 Cms Wide x 16.5 Cms Depth x 11 Cms Height /. Vases: @ 30 Cms Height / Candlesticks: 14 Cms Height
Judy Fox Antiques has been trading at No.81 Portobello Road since 1971. We deal in top quality Victorian and Edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.
The majority of our exten
...sive stock has been sympathetically restored and is, therefore, in showroom condition.
Much of our stock is not listed online so do contact us if you are looking for something in particular.
We have a large international clientele, both private and trade, and export to all parts of the world, contact for any quotes. Internal Reference: JF 192
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA961035
Dateline of this antique is 1890
Height is 11cm (4.3inches)Width is 24cm (9.4inches)Depth is 16.5cm (6.5inches)
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