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Antique Victorian Quality Ebonised and Brass Desk Set
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Antique Victorian Quality Ebonised and Brass Desk Set

19th century
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Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set having a quality ebonised and ornate brass desk set with a pen tray and the original glass ink well with a brass top

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Ebonised Brass Inkstand to the 1860s.

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SA984609
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Description
Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set having a quality ebonised and ornate brass desk set with a pen tray and the original glass ink well with a brass top
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Ebonised Brass Inkstand to the 1860s.

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SA984609
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Archive I A Victorian ebonised wooden desk stand featuring brass filigree ornamentation, a recessed pen channel, and a glass inkwell topped with a brass cap.

Antique Victorian Quality Ebonised and Brass Desk Set

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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

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A Victorian ebonised wooden desk stand featuring brass filigree ornamentation, a recessed pen channel, and a glass inkwell topped with a brass cap.
Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set
Ref: SA984609
A Victorian ebonised wooden desk stand featuring brass filigree ornamentation, a recessed pen channel, and a glass inkwell topped with a brass cap.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Brass, Glass
  • ColourBlack, Gold
  • MotifsEbonised finish, Brass filigree mounts, Recessed pen channel, Glass ink reservoir
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This Victorian desk set, dating from 1860, is made from ebonised wood, brass, and glass with a black and gold colour scheme. The piece comprises a shaped wooden base with a deep black finish, accented by ornate brass filigree mounts and small domed brass studs. A long, recessed pen channel runs along the front edge, while the upper section holds a central glass ink reservoir topped with a hinged brass cap. The visible timber shows a smooth dark surface contrasted against the polished golden-toned metalwork. Measuring 7 cm high, 32 cm wide, and 20 cm deep, this item sits comfortably on an office desk or library table. It functions practically as a traditional desktop organiser for holding a pen and storing ink, bringing a classic mid-nineteenth-century aesthetic to a modern study or workspace.

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During the Victorian era, ebonised wood became a popular material for desk accessories, mimicking expensive ebony timber. These inkstands were designed as functional desktop organisers to hold ink reservoirs and dip pens in formal writing environments.

Traditional Victorian desk sets were commonly crafted from hardwoods treated with ebonised stain, featuring cast brass fittings, filigree mounts, and blown or cut glass ink reservoirs.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display natural oxidisation on brass components, hand-cut threading or slotted screws, and age-related wear to the ebonised finish where handling occurs most frequently.

An ebonised inkstand functions well as a decorative focal point on an executive office desk, side table, or within a styled bookcase alongside vintage leather-bound books.

Dust ebonised wood regularly using a dry microfibre cloth and avoid water-based polish. Brass mounts can be gently wiped to remove dust, preserving natural patina without applying harsh chemical abrasives.
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