Inkwell - Wood, Crystal, Brass
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Antique wooden Neoclassical-style desk inlayed with gold-impressed perimetral decorating, featuring a large cut glass crystal inkpot with a gilded brass cap and two side compartments, dating to 1900–1910 and originating from Italy, in excellent vintage condition.
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Antique Desktop Inkpot with Gold Friezes – Neoclassical Style
Description:
Refined antique writing set (late 1800s/early 1900s) with a wooden structure, featuring a refined perimeter cover in eco-leather (or high-quality vellum paper). This finish, typical of luxury high-end stationery items of the period, serves as a base for rich gold foil impression decoration, giving the piece the appearance of premium bound volumes.
Details and Components:
• Central Body: Thick-cut glass/crystal inkwell with a gilded brass original snap-on lid.
• Accessory Compartments: Two side integrated small boxes:
• The left box is divided into two compartments (for nibs or small objects).
• The right box has a single compartment (for sealing wax or stamps).
• Pen Tray: Wide front concave basin with a decorative gilded floral border.
• Finishes: The surfaces are covered with a protective decorative membrane displaying geometric motifs and central rosettes (mandala) hot-embossed.
Dimensions:
• Length: 29 cm
• Depth: 15 cm
• Height: 9 cm
Condition:
The object is in excellent vintage condition. The coating adheres well to the wooden structure and the gilding is remarkably vivid. The patina of time on the finish gives the piece authentic, historic charm. The crystal is intact.
Antique Desktop Inkpot with Gold Friezes – Neoclassical Style
Description:
Refined antique writing set (late 1800s/early 1900s) with a wooden structure, featuring a refined perimeter cover in eco-leather (or high-quality vellum paper). This finish, typical of luxury high-end stationery items of the period, serves as a base for rich gold foil impression decoration, giving the piece the appearance of premium bound volumes.
Details and Components:
• Central Body: Thick-cut glass/crystal inkwell with a gilded brass original snap-on lid.
• Accessory Compartments: Two side integrated small boxes:
• The left box is divided into two compartments (for nibs or small objects).
• The right box has a single compartment (for sealing wax or stamps).
• Pen Tray: Wide front concave basin with a decorative gilded floral border.
• Finishes: The surfaces are covered with a protective decorative membrane displaying geometric motifs and central rosettes (mandala) hot-embossed.
Dimensions:
• Length: 29 cm
• Depth: 15 cm
• Height: 9 cm
Condition:
The object is in excellent vintage condition. The coating adheres well to the wooden structure and the gilding is remarkably vivid. The patina of time on the finish gives the piece authentic, historic charm. The crystal is intact.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Brass, Crystal, Wood
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
9 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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