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Late 17th Century Book Binding / Library Desk Blotter with Engraved Silver Mounts
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Late 17th Century Book Binding / Library Desk Blotter with Engraved Silver Mounts

17th century
Sold 31 August 2025 · The English Interior
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Description

Fascinating item for the collector. Perfect addition to the libabry or desk of a person of taste.

A heavy and high quality antiquarian book binding (dating to at least the early 18th century and lik;ey a lot earlier) complete with engraved silver mounts with scrolling design and central cartouche with initials.

This has been later converted in the 19th century to a covetable and practical blotter with the addition of a fine red morocco leather back.

Marbled paper interior.

Tooled exterior and gilt tooled interior

Measures ( closed) 21 x 29 cm

Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this Antique Leather Desk Blotter to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1162680
Description
Fascinating item for the collector. Perfect addition to the libabry or desk of a person of taste.

A heavy and high quality antiquarian book binding (dating to at least the early 18th century and lik;ey a lot earlier) complete with engraved silver mounts with scrolling design and central cartouche with initials.

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This has been later converted in the 19th century to a covetable and practical blotter with the addition of a fine red morocco leather back.
The English Interior

Marbled paper interior.

Tooled exterior and gilt tooled interior

Measures ( closed) 21 x 29 cm

Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this Antique Leather Desk Blotter to the 17th Century.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1162680
The English Interior
The English Interior
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2023

Specialist dealer in 17th century to the 20th century fine art, furniture and decorative antiques for your home.

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Archive I An open antique leather desk blotter featuring tooled surface patterns and engraved silver corner and centre mounts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late 17th Century Book Binding / Library Desk Blotter with Engraved Silver Mounts

Archive II An open antique leather desk blotter featuring tooled surface patterns and engraved silver corner and centre mounts. View II
Archive III An open antique leather desk blotter featuring tooled surface patterns and engraved silver corner and centre mounts. View III
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Archive IX An open antique leather desk blotter featuring tooled surface patterns and engraved silver corner and centre mounts. View IX
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The English Interior
Telephone 07860 363 882
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The Duke of Somersets House
Kirkgate
Tadcaster
North Yorkshire
LS24 9AD
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/theenglishinterior
Verified Since Jul 2023
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Location: The Duke of Somersets House, Kirkgate, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9AD , United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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An open antique leather desk blotter featuring tooled surface patterns and engraved silver corner and centre mounts.
LATE 17TH CENTURY BOOK BINDING / LIBRARY DESK BLOTTER WITH ENGRAVED SILVER MOUNTS
Ref: SA1162680
An open antique leather desk blotter featuring tooled surface patterns and engraved silver corner and centre mounts.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period17th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialLeather, Silver, Paper, Card
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsBlind tooling, Engraved silver mounts, Panelled leather binding
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Desk blotters evolved during the 19th century to absorb excess ink from handwritten documents before drying agents like pounce became obsolete.

These items typically utilized vegetable-tanned leather, heavy paper or card cores, and precious metals such as sterling silver or brass for structural mounts.

Authenticity is determined by examining the hand-tooled blind stamping, natural patination of the leather, and the construction methods of the silver mounts and hinges.

Place the piece flat on a traditional timber writing desk or open shelving to introduce historical texture and a layer of curated academic charm.

Protect the leather from direct sunlight and excessive humidity, applying a museum-grade microcrystalline wax sparingly only when necessary, and avoid aggressive silver polishing.
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