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George III Silver Desk Stand with Pounce Pots
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George III Silver Desk Stand with Pounce Pots

18th century
Sold 18 April 2026 · Sturmans Antiques
This “George III Silver Desk Stand with Pounce Pots” found a buyer.

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A fine quality George III period solid silver desk stand with the original Bristol blue glass silver topped pounce pots, hallmarked London 1775. Fretted gallery forming the sides and the internal divisions with removable silver base, which includes a country house crest, and small claw and ball feet to the corners. Original matching faceted Bristol blue based pounce pots sat to the rear corners with matching engraved and fretted lids. Clear hallmarks to all sections and bears the makers mark for London silversmith Burrage Davenport; who specialised in making exceptional fretwork cake baskets and ink stands. A fine quality and superbly made piece with lovely detail throughout, presented in immaculate condition with perfect glassware. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 6.75" wide x 3.5" deep x 2" high to top of sides or 2.5" to top of pounce pots.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this George III Silver Inkstand to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1208010
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 43198
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Description
A fine quality George III period solid silver desk stand with the original Bristol blue glass silver topped pounce pots, hallmarked London 1775.
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Fretted gallery forming the sides and the internal divisions with removable silver base, which includes a country house crest, and small claw and ball feet to the corners.
Sturmans Antiques

Original matching faceted Bristol blue based pounce pots sat to the rear corners with matching engraved and fretted lids. Clear hallmarks to all sections and bears the makers mark for London silversmith Burrage Davenport; who specialised in making exceptional fretwork cake baskets and ink stands. A fine quality and superbly made piece with lovely detail throughout, presented in immaculate condition with perfect glassware. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 6.75" wide x 3.5" deep x 2" high to top of sides or 2.5" to top of pounce pots.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this George III Silver Inkstand to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1208010
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 43198
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An antique silver desk stand features an openwork pierced gallery border, four bracket feet, and two dark glass bottles with pierced silver lids. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique silver desk stand features an openwork pierced gallery border, four bracket feet, and two dark glass bottles with pierced silver lids. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Silver Desk Stand with Pounce Pots

Archive II An antique silver desk stand features an openwork pierced gallery border, four bracket feet, and two dark glass bottles with pierced silver lids. View II
Archive III An antique silver desk stand features an openwork pierced gallery border, four bracket feet, and two dark glass bottles with pierced silver lids. View III
Archive IV An antique silver desk stand features an openwork pierced gallery border, four bracket feet, and two dark glass bottles with pierced silver lids. View IV
Archive V An antique silver desk stand features an openwork pierced gallery border, four bracket feet, and two dark glass bottles with pierced silver lids. View V
Archive VI An antique silver desk stand features an openwork pierced gallery border, four bracket feet, and two dark glass bottles with pierced silver lids. View VI
Archive VII An antique silver desk stand features an openwork pierced gallery border, four bracket feet, and two dark glass bottles with pierced silver lids. View VII
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 177
Items Sold 10,946
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
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An antique silver desk stand features an openwork pierced gallery border, four bracket feet, and two dark glass bottles with pierced silver lids.
George III Silver Desk Stand with Pounce Pots
Ref: SA1208010
An antique silver desk stand features an openwork pierced gallery border, four bracket feet, and two dark glass bottles with pierced silver lids.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced gallery, Bracket feet, Perforated lids, Beaded trim
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

George III silver inkstands date from the late 18th to early 19th century, an era when letter writing was a formal daily practice for the elite, necessitating elaborate desk apparatuses crafted by skilled silversmiths.

These pieces are typically constructed from sterling silver using techniques such as piercing, casting, and repousse, often incorporating glass or crystal inkwells and pounce pots with pierced silver lids.

Authentic pieces feature clear British hallmarks including the makers mark, the lion passant for sterling silver, the leopards head for London assay, and a date letter corresponding to the George III reign.

An antique silver inkstand can be placed on a desk, console table, or bookshelf to add a touch of historical elegance and reflective metallic texture to contemporary spaces.

Preserve silver desk stands by dusting regularly with a soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips, and polishing infrequently with a specialized, high-quality silver polish to protect the patina.
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