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Neoclassical Sienna Marble Encrier
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Neoclassical Sienna Marble Encrier

19th century
For Sale by Cella (Reserved for a buyer)
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Attractive and substantial early 19th century English Regency or French Empire bronze & Sienna marble encrier, or inkstand. Well cast central urn inkwell, supported by winged monopodia, flanked by a pair of neoclassical tazza. Nicely turned finial topped Belgium fossil stone marble removable lids. French or English, circa 1825.

Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Neoclassical Marble Inkstand Set to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09647800
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Winged lion monopodia and gadrooned rims: classic Empire design.
Soft rubbing on the marble edges: many years of regular use.
Darkening in the recessed casting: undisturbed patina on the bronze.
Turned dark fossil stone lids: hand-worked lapidary cutting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1235400
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1144
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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Attractive and substantial early 19th century English Regency or French Empire bronze & Sienna marble encrier, or inkstand.
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Well cast central urn inkwell, supported by winged monopodia, flanked by a pair of neoclassical tazza.
Cella

Nicely turned finial topped Belgium fossil stone marble removable lids. French or English, circa 1825.

Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Neoclassical Marble Inkstand Set to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09647800
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Winged lion monopodia and gadrooned rims: classic Empire design.
Soft rubbing on the marble edges: many years of regular use.
Darkening in the recessed casting: undisturbed patina on the bronze.
Turned dark fossil stone lids: hand-worked lapidary cutting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235400
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1144
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 Neoclassical yellow Sienna marble rectangular encrier featuring a front pen tray and three ornate gilt bronze urns with dark stone lids.
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Archive I A Neoclassical yellow Sienna marble rectangular encrier featuring a front pen tray and three ornate gilt bronze urns with dark stone lids.

Neoclassical Sienna Marble Encrier

Archive II A Neoclassical yellow Sienna marble rectangular encrier featuring a front pen tray and three ornate gilt bronze urns with dark stone lids. View II
Archive III A Neoclassical yellow Sienna marble rectangular encrier featuring a front pen tray and three ornate gilt bronze urns with dark stone lids. View III
Archive IV A Neoclassical yellow Sienna marble rectangular encrier featuring a front pen tray and three ornate gilt bronze urns with dark stone lids. View IV
Archive V A Neoclassical yellow Sienna marble rectangular encrier featuring a front pen tray and three ornate gilt bronze urns with dark stone lids. View V
Archive VI A Neoclassical yellow Sienna marble rectangular encrier featuring a front pen tray and three ornate gilt bronze urns with dark stone lids. View VI
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A Neoclassical yellow Sienna marble rectangular encrier featuring a front pen tray and three ornate gilt bronze urns with dark stone lids.
Neoclassical Sienna marble encrier
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A Neoclassical yellow Sienna marble rectangular encrier featuring a front pen tray and three ornate gilt bronze urns with dark stone lids.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectInkstands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialSienna Marble, Gilt Bronze, Ormolu
  • ColourYellow and Gold
  • MotifsWinged monopodia, Classical urns, Pen trough, Fluted pedestals
  • SizeH 18.5 cm (7 in) x W 32.5 cm (13 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This early 19th-century English Regency or French Empire Neoclassical encrier serves as an elegant desktop inkstand. Formed from yellow Sienna marble, gilt bronze, ormolu, and dark Belgium fossil stone, the piece comprises a rectangular base with a front pen trough. Three classical urns surmount the marble slab: a central urn supported by winged monopodia and flanked by a pair of neoclassical tazza on fluted pedestals. All three containers possess removable lids fitted with nicely turned finials. The ensemble measures 18.5 cm high, 32.5 cm wide, and 15 cm deep. Placement suits a gentleman's library or executive office desk, where it functions practically for holding writing implements and ink while adding classical refinement to the workspace. The combination of yellow marble, gleaming bronze mountings, and dark stone elements creates a balanced display of colour and texture. The piece integrates into traditional or transitional office decors as a desk accessory.

FAQs

An encrier is a decorative desk accessory designed to hold ink, pens, and associated writing implements, originating in French desk culture. During the Neoclassical period of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, these pieces drew inspiration from classical Greco-Roman architecture, frequently incorporating symmetry, marble bases, and urn-shaped ink pots.

High-end antique encriers were commonly crafted using polished natural marbles such as yellow Sienna or Nero Marquina, integrated with chased gilt bronze or brass mounts. The ink wells often featured ceramic or glass liners beneath metal or stone lids to prevent ink evaporation and corrosion.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-chased metalwork with sharp details on motifs such as winged monopodia, lion masks, or gadrooning, combined with hand-cut and bevelled marble bases showing natural veining. Look for hand-threaded screws beneath the base, minor casting irregularities, and natural wear or patination on the gilding where fingers frequently touched the lids.

A Neoclassical marble encrier functions as a sophisticated accent piece on an executive desk, library table, or console table. Placing it alongside leather-bound books, modern stationery, or understated brass lighting creates an elegant dialogue between historic craftsmanship and contemporary decor.

Dust the marble base regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid acidic cleaners, polish, or water which can etch sensitive stone like Sienna marble. The gilt bronze mounts should be dusted gently without harsh chemical polish, preserving the natural patination and delicate gilding.
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