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A French Empire Marble Desk Standish
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A French Empire Marble Desk Standish

19th century
Sold 21 June 2025 · Anthemion Antiques and Interiors
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This lovely French Empire marble, bronze and ormolou desk standish is in wonderful condition, minor ware to snake handle. Complete with glass liners pinapple finials to covers. Lovely colour, a good countryhouse item

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Anthemion Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Empire Desk Standish to the 19th Century.

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This lovely French Empire marble, bronze and ormolou desk standish is in wonderful condition, minor ware to snake handle. Complete with glass liners pinapple finials to covers. Lovely colour, a good countryhouse item
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Anthemion Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Empire Desk Standish to the 19th Century.

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A French Empire green marble desk standish featuring two covered inkwells, a central intertwined serpent handle, and cast bronze paw feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A French Empire green marble desk standish featuring two covered inkwells, a central intertwined serpent handle, and cast bronze paw feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A French Empire Marble Desk Standish

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62 Wyle Cop
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 1XG
United Kingdom
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A French Empire green marble desk standish featuring two covered inkwells, a central intertwined serpent handle, and cast bronze paw feet.
A French Empire Marble desk standish
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A French Empire green marble desk standish featuring two covered inkwells, a central intertwined serpent handle, and cast bronze paw feet.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialGreen marble, Gilt bronze, Ormolu
  • ColourDark Green
  • MotifsIntertwined serpents, Paw feet, Pinecone finials, Acanthus leaf mounts

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The French Empire style flourished during the early 19th century under Napoleon Bonaparte, drawing heavy inspiration from ancient Roman, Greek, and Egyptian motifs to project power, order, and classical grandeur.

Period standishes were typically crafted from heavy foundational stones such as marble or malachite, mounted with cast bronze or gilt ormolu, and often featured fitted glass or ceramic inkwell inserts.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-chased bronze details, natural stone irregularities, period-appropriate patination, and construction methods characteristic of nineteenth-century metalwork and stonemasonry.

This piece works well as a focal point on a timber partner desk, a mantlepiece, or a bookshelf, where its classical lines and contrasting materials can anchor a sophisticated study or library scheme.

Marble should be wiped with a soft, damp cloth using neutral pH soap, avoiding acidic cleaners that etch the stone, while bronze elements require gentle dusting without harsh chemical polishes to preserve the aged patina.
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