A Fine Oak Letter Rack with Two Good Ink Bottles 1900 - 1920

Name: A Fine Oak Letter Rack with Two Good Ink Bottles,
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA861910
Price: 375 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDesk Accessories
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian
MaterialOak, Glass, Metal
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSloped lid, keyhole escutcheon, pen trough, twin inkwells
SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

This Victorian desk accessory from 1910 functions as an oak letter rack complete with two glass ink bottles. The piece exhibits a warm brown colour and a glossy finish over its timber construction, complemented by a sloped lid, a small brass keyhole escutcheon on the front panel, and a lower pen trough flanked by vertical wooden dividers. Two matching inkwells with reflective metal lids sit neatly within recessed compartments on either side of the front shelf. Measuring 9 cm high by 36 cm wide and 17 cm deep, the stationery box provides compact organisation for correspondence and writing instruments. It integrates naturally onto an office desk or library table within a traditional home study or workspace, keeping everyday writing implements and stationery tidily contained.

FAQs

A Victorian oak stationery box with an inkstand is a tabletop storage cabinet designed to store writing materials, letters, and envelopes, integrated with dedicated compartments for ink bottles and pens.

These items were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as English oak, walnut, or mahogany, often featuring brass or nickel hardware and heavy glass ink bottles fitted with metal caps.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, natural wood grain variation, original brass keyhole escutcheons, and heavy pressed or cut-glass inkwells exhibiting slight air bubbles or hand-finishing marks.

Style an antique stationery box on a contemporary writing desk, sideboard, or study bookshelf to store correspondence, modern stationary, or small items while adding historic texture to the room.

Apply a high-grade beeswax polish along the grain of the oak periodically to protect the patina, and clean glass inkwells using tepid soapy water, avoiding harsh chemicals that may strip metal caps or timber finishes.

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