Antique Victorian Papier Mache Double Inkwell Desk Set Abalone Shell Dip Pen

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Presenting a spectacular and wonderfully complete 19th-century Victorian era papier-mâché double inkwell desk stand, epitomizing the romantic desktop luxury of … Read more Presenting a spectacular and wonderfully complete 19th-century Victorian era papier-mâché double inkwell desk stand, epitomizing the romantic desktop luxury of the late Victorian period. The scalloped, serpentine-edged japanned lacquer stand features an exquisite, hand-rendered inlay of iridescent abalone shell and mother-of-pearl, meticulously arranged into delicate floral sprays, trailing vines, and a refined outer border geometric matrix.
> This exceptionally rare, intact collector's lot features two heavy, square-cut crystal inkwells topped with functional metal hinged lids. The center of the stand features a removable rectangular storage compartment crowned with its matching decorative abalone-inlaid lid and an ornate central carved flower handle. Completing this pristine historical vignette is an original period dip pen, boasting a highly textured, gold-toned geometric metal nib sleeve and a beautifully carved, tapered mother-of-pearl body. A supreme, highly sophisticated styling accessory for an antique partner's desk, a formal library escritoire, or an eclectic luxury bookshelf. See less