Antique English Silverplate Desk Stand

An elegant find from the bustling silver markets of Northern England, this gleaming desk accessory embodies the romantic attention to detail and functional sophistication for which the early 20th century was so praised. The new, modern century called for new, modern ideas and bold designs that still managed in a small way to pay homage to the past. 

This Antique English Silverplate Desk Stand was lavishly fashioned from shining silverplate and further adorned by the addition of two jewel-like glass crystal inkwells. With its undulating footprint and demure central handle flanked by the two silver-capped inkwells, the majestic caddy was designed to impress. Whether employed in an office setting or by the lady of the house for her never-ending correspondence, the wells would typically have held black ink for letter writing and recording figures, as well as red ink for making corrections or bringing attention to deficits.

Supported by rotund silver bun feet, each element of the stand is embellished with a profusion of stylized feather and floral engravings, including the puffed lids of the magnificent inkwells. Cut in a diamante pattern with the addition of miniature stars, the base of each inkwell narrows to a diminutive knob that rests within its respective cavity, giving the wells a sleek appearance as if floating atop a brilliant and expansive sea of silver. This exquisite stand is sure to make a glamorous addition to your library, desk or silver collection. Also ideal as a unique and thoughtful gift for the writer in your life, its grand presence promises to infuse every setting with the energy and creativity of this unforgettable era.

Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good antique condition. Commensurate with age and use there are small areas of silver loss to the inner rims of the inkwells only visible with caps opened. Base measure 10"W x 7.5"D x 2.5"H. Inkwells measure 4"H x 2.75" in diameter.