Antique English Silverplate and Oak Desk Stand

An elegant find from the bustling silver markets of Northern England, this stately desk accessory embodies the bold, timeless design and functional sophistication for which the Edwardian era was so praised. Commencing with the death of Great Britain's beloved Queen Victoria, the influential Edwardian period began at the very start of the new, modern century. This time is notable for significant advances in technology and public education that helped create a burgeoning middle class, while also producing influential design movements which reimagined much of the abundance and beauty that had been hallmarks of the Victorian age.

This Antique English Silverplate and Oak Desk Stand was fashioned from beautifully toned wood, jewel-like glass crystal and gleaming silver accents. With its handsome form and central handle flanked by two silver-capped, crystal cut inkwells, the impressive caddy was designed for heavy duty use in a busy office. A common desk accessory during the early part of the 20th century by clerks, bankers, journalists, librarians and many other business administrators, the wells would typically have held black ink for recording figures, creating invoices and executing signatures, as well as red ink for making corrections, edits or bringing attention to deficits.

The shining silver handle that rises above the wells and trough-shaped pen holders was designed to ensure the substantial stand was firmly in hand while shifting the stand from clerk to client as needed, or one desk to another without spilling a drop of precious ink. Supported by rotund silver bun feet and reinforced at each corner with silver accents in the form of decorative plaques, this impressive administerial vestige is sure to make a dynamic addition to your library, desk or silver collection. Also ideal as a unique and thoughtful gift, its grand presence promises to infuse any setting with the efficient industriousness of this unforgettable era. 

Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good antique condition. 12.75"W x 6.5"D x 4.75"H to the top of the ink wells.