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19th Century English Plate and Horn Candlesticks and Large Cut-Glass Inkwell

$2,700per set
£2,049.79per set
€2,363.07per set
CA$3,819.52per set
A$4,112.06per set
CHF 2,202.09per set
MX$49,548.90per set
NOK 27,784.27per set
SEK 25,427.10per set
DKK 17,657.82per set

About the Item

These fine desk accessories are made in England in the 19th century. Crafted from Sheffield silver plate on brass and mounted with deer horn the set typifies the Victorian love and nature and manufacture combined to express England's dominance of the industrial revolution. While the pieces have no makers marks they are well-made and conceived. The combine the skills and talents of a wide range of craftsmen and would have been expensive as decorative elements in the day they were made. The dimension given is the tallest on the inkwell the candlesticks dimension are 3.50 in diameter and 5.50 inches tall. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement, particularly sections 9,13,15,18,19 and 27
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Glass,Horn,Carved,Cast,Silvered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The ink well had a one time and leather wrapped handle this wrapping is not gone completely but is silver plated underneath.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU81134508593

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