An elegant find from the bustling markets of Northern England, this striking antique desk accessory combines stately English style with wonderfully practical design.

Fashioned from beautifully toned oak with rich brass fittings, this Antique English Oak & Brass Horse Inkwell Stand is centered by a splendid horse's head set within a lucky horseshoe. A blank brass shield above stands ready for a monogram, while a pair of covered inkwells flank the central equestrian motif. Traditionally, the wells might have held black ink for correspondence, accounts and signatures, alongside red ink for corrections, annotations or drawing attention to important figures.

Thoughtful details abound, from the decorative brass fittings to the handsome domed inkwell covers, each embellished with delicate pierced ornamentation. The warm grain of the oak provides a handsome backdrop for the gleaming brass, while the wonderfully sculptural equestrian motif gives the entire piece a distinctive sense of character.

Full of old-world office style and equestrian charm, this magnificent stand makes a striking addition to a library, study or desk—and an especially thoughtful gift for the horse lover who appreciates an antique with both beauty and purpose.

Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good antique condition. 10.25"L x 6.75"W x 4.25"H.