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Regency Classical Roman Bath Desk Set
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Regency Classical Roman Bath Desk Set

19th century
Sold by Cella
Sold 1 December 2025 · Cella
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Very rare early 19th century English Regency Grand Tour style patinated bronze and marble desk set in the form of a classical Roman bath and two cistern spill vases or pen pots with seperately cast free hanging ring handles in the manner of Vulliamy. Set on possibly later marble bases. Very rare to find a complete set of three items. Well cast deep dark patina. English, circa 1820.

Bath: H 9.5cm x W 25cm x D 10cm

Spill vases: H 12cm x D 9cm

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Cella has dated this Regency Bronze Desk Set to the Regency era.

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SA1181426
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1045
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

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Very rare early 19th century English Regency Grand Tour style patinated bronze and marble desk set in the form of a classical Roman bath and two cistern spill vases or pen pots with seperately cast free hanging ring handles in the manner of Vulliamy. Set on possibly later marble bases. Very rare to find a complete set of three items. Well cast deep dark patina. English, circa 1820.

Bath: H 9.5cm x W 25cm x D 10cm

Spill vases: H 12cm x D 9cm

Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Regency Bronze Desk Set to the Regency era.

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SA1181426
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CA1045
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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A classical Regency bronze desk set featuring a central tub-shaped inkwell mounted on a green and black marble base, flanked by two matching urn-shaped containers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A classical Regency bronze desk set featuring a central tub-shaped inkwell mounted on a green and black marble base, flanked by two matching urn-shaped containers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Regency Classical Roman Bath Desk Set

Archive II A classical Regency bronze desk set featuring a central tub-shaped inkwell mounted on a green and black marble base, flanked by two matching urn-shaped containers. View II
Archive III A classical Regency bronze desk set featuring a central tub-shaped inkwell mounted on a green and black marble base, flanked by two matching urn-shaped containers. View III
Archive IV A classical Regency bronze desk set featuring a central tub-shaped inkwell mounted on a green and black marble base, flanked by two matching urn-shaped containers. View IV
Archive V A classical Regency bronze desk set featuring a central tub-shaped inkwell mounted on a green and black marble base, flanked by two matching urn-shaped containers. View V
Archive VI A classical Regency bronze desk set featuring a central tub-shaped inkwell mounted on a green and black marble base, flanked by two matching urn-shaped containers. View VI
Archive VII A classical Regency bronze desk set featuring a central tub-shaped inkwell mounted on a green and black marble base, flanked by two matching urn-shaped containers. View VII
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A classical Regency bronze desk set featuring a central tub-shaped inkwell mounted on a green and black marble base, flanked by two matching urn-shaped containers.
Regency classical Roman bath desk set
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A classical Regency bronze desk set featuring a central tub-shaped inkwell mounted on a green and black marble base, flanked by two matching urn-shaped containers.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsClassical urn form, Ring handles, Marble plinth, Fluted rim

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Regency desk sets emerged during the early 19th century in Britain, heavily influenced by classical Greco-Roman motifs, archaeological discoveries, and the Napoleonic Empire style, reflecting a renewed interest in antiquity within elite domestic interiors.

These desk accessories were traditionally crafted from cast and patinated bronze, often combined with heavy decorative stones such as marble, malachite, or slate, and frequently featured applied brass or ormolu mounts.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-chased surface detailing, natural patination consistent with age, heavy cast construction, and historical manufacturing techniques such as threaded fixings rather than modern machine screws.

A bronze and marble desk stand can be placed on an executive partner desk, a library console, or a home office writing table to anchor the workspace with architectural weight and historical contrast.

Preserve these items by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes, and maintaining stable indoor humidity to protect both the metal patina and the stone base.
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