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Regency Porphyry Sarcophagus
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Regency Porphyry Sarcophagus

19th century
Description

Regency Porphyry and Bronze mounted desk stand.

A rare and unusual sarcophagus desk stand, featuring Egyptian porphyry.

Mounted in finely cast and chaste bronze.

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Regency Porphyry Sarcophagus Inkstand to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243132
Description
Regency Porphyry and Bronze mounted desk stand.

A rare and unusual sarcophagus desk stand, featuring Egyptian porphyry.

Mounted in finely cast and chaste bronze.

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Regency Porphyry Sarcophagus Inkstand to the Regency era.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243132
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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A Regency period sarcophagus-form porphyry inkstand with gilt bronze lion feet, side drop handles, and brass inkwell covers.
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Archive I A Regency period sarcophagus-form porphyry inkstand with gilt bronze lion feet, side drop handles, and brass inkwell covers.

Regency Porphyry Sarcophagus

Archive II A Regency period sarcophagus-form porphyry inkstand with gilt bronze lion feet, side drop handles, and brass inkwell covers. View II
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Archive V A Regency period sarcophagus-form porphyry inkstand with gilt bronze lion feet, side drop handles, and brass inkwell covers. View V
Archive VI A Regency period sarcophagus-form porphyry inkstand with gilt bronze lion feet, side drop handles, and brass inkwell covers. View VI
Archive VII A Regency period sarcophagus-form porphyry inkstand with gilt bronze lion feet, side drop handles, and brass inkwell covers. View VII
Archive VIII A Regency period sarcophagus-form porphyry inkstand with gilt bronze lion feet, side drop handles, and brass inkwell covers. View VIII
Archive IX A Regency period sarcophagus-form porphyry inkstand with gilt bronze lion feet, side drop handles, and brass inkwell covers. View IX
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William Carr Antiques

William Carr Antiques
Telephone 07958 023028
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Durham
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chairfinder
Verified Since Feb 2022
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A Regency period sarcophagus-form porphyry inkstand with gilt bronze lion feet, side drop handles, and brass inkwell covers.
Regency Porphyry Sarcophagus
Ref: SA1243132
A Regency period sarcophagus-form porphyry inkstand with gilt bronze lion feet, side drop handles, and brass inkwell covers.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialPorphyry, Ormolu, Brass
  • ColourDeep Purple, Gold
  • MotifsSarcophagus form, Lion monopodia, Ring drop handles, Leaf-moulded covers
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This Regency period desk accessory takes the form of a sarcophagus made from Egyptian porphyry in a deep purple hue, mounted with gilt bronze and brass elements. The box rests on lion monopodia feet with paw details and includes side ring drop handles along with leaf-moulded covers on the top surface. The construction incorporates cast bronze mounts and exposed stone with white speckling throughout the material. Measuring 20 cm high, 11 cm wide, 8 cm deep, the stand functions as a decorative inkstand or desk accessory for an office desk in a study or home workspace. The piece suits placement on a traditional writing table or desk to organise inkwells and writing implements while adding period style to the interior.

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During the Regency and Grand Tour eras, decorative objects modeled after classical Roman and Egyptian sarcophagi gained immense popularity, reflecting an interest in archaeology and classical antiquity.

High-end Regency inkstands frequently combined rare polished hardstones such as porphyry or marble with gilt bronze, ormolu, or chased brass mounts.

Period ormolu typically displays hand-chasing details, mercury gilding techniques, precise casting seam hand-filing, and age-appropriate oxidisation on untreated undersides.

An antique stone inkstand functions well as a focal decorative object on a modern executive desk, a library bookshelf, or styled atop a console table alongside classical artwork.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoid harsh chemical cleansers or water on metal mounts, and apply neutral microcrystalline wax sparingly to protect stone surfaces.
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