1820s Desk Sets

This is an antique gentleman’s correspondence case. An English, walnut and brass writing slope with leather skiver, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. A refined, self-contained writing companion of excellent quality and enduring charm. Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest with a rich, inviting colour Lid adorned with unmarked brass shield and inlaid brass straps, lending a distinguished aesthetic Brass lock escutcheon to the fascia — in working order, with key present Opens to reveal a navy blue leather skiver, attractively tooled and embossed Skiver formed in two parts, each lifting to reveal generous document compartments beneath Front compartment secured by a pair of sliding clasps for peace of mind Reverse of the skiver dressed with delicate blue netting, ideal for loose notes or envelopes The rear compartment secured by an additional lock — key absent Pen tray with removable cover sits neatly between a pair of brass-collared, glass ink wells A charming and well-equipped Regency writing...

This is an antique correspondence box. An English, rosewood writing slope case, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. A quality example with fin...

A small and beautiful inkwell in gilded and dark patinated bronze with cups in porcelain. French Empire from the 1820s. Wear consistent with age and use.

Inkwell in the shape of a shuttle in gilt bronze and chiseled on a marble. It has four removable cups, one of which is made of glass decorated with a cut rosette, and four feathe...

Scribe with four inkwells; Luis Daoíz, Pedro Velarde, Jacinto Ruiz and Rafael Arango defending the Monteleón Barracks on May 2, 1808. Silver in its color and gold plated. Madrid, Celestino Espinosa, 1822-1823. With contrast marks. Notary of silver gilt and in its color composed of a tray, two bells in the shape of a tent, four containers in the corners, four cannons with soldiers and a central architectural element resembling a fortification and including two drawbridges over a small "moat" circular...

English bird's-eye maple and inlaid kings wood hinged writing desk with exterior inlaid corner brass star's flanked by brass string inlay's, and fit...

A stylish William IV rosewood and silver-gilt portable desk compendium, of rectangular form with a single curved carrying handle, a pen tray, two cut g...

English burl walnut and ebonized hinged writing desk with exterior mounted brasses and fitted interior leather writing surface, Early 19th century.

English one drawer Tortoise shell desk set with the original matching crystal and brass cap ink wells. All original, Early 19th century.

English mahogany military lap desk with fitted leather interior, exterior brass mounts and recessed handles, 19th Century.