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Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories

$11,753.05per set
£8,500per set
€10,016.50per set
CA$16,177.47per set
A$17,476.97per set
CHF 9,297.92per set
MX$210,295.52per set
NOK 117,731.30per set
SEK 107,668.48per set
DKK 74,828.23per set

About the Item

In a time of computers and technology, this antique desk set harks back to a more romantic period when people read letters at their desks by candlelight, and responded to them, writing in ink and sealing the envelope with a wax stamp. The desk set is comprised of twelve gilt and painted metal pieces: two inkwells (one tall, with handles, the other more squat and without handles), a pair of candlesticks, a bell (with which to call a servant), a spoon (to melt wax with) and stamp, a candleholder, a shallow dish (possibly an ashtray), an ink blotter, a pen tray, and a letter-opener. These items are stored in a red velvet-lined wooden case, which is marked on its exterior with an interlocking, ‘TM’. All the twelve items are designed in a refined, Neoclassical style. Several of the pieces have fluted stems, and most are edged with fine painted decoration. These paintings depict flower garlands, which are a combination of light green, purple and white in their colour. This desk set will make a superb addition to a study, library or living room. Case- Height 16cm, width 40cm, depth 46cm Spoon- Height 1.5cm, width 11cm, depth 2.5cm Stamp seal- Height 8cm, diameter 3.5cm Letter-opener- Height 3cm, width 23.5cm, depth 3cm Bell- Height 12cm, diameter 6cm Candlesticks- Height 19.5cm, diameter 10cm Pen tray- Height 2.5cm, width 24cm, depth 8.5cm Ink blotter- Height 6cm, width 12cm, depth 8cm Bowl- Height 5cm, diameter 13.5cm Candleholder- Height 7cm, width 16cm, depth 13cm Small inkwell- Height 12cm, diameter 9.5cm Large inkwell- Height 15cm, diameter 19cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 12
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metal,Velvet,Wood,Gilt,Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Split repair in top of case, and glass from small inkwell missing.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 128561stDibs: LU956313014062

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