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This is an antique ornate letter rack. An Italian, gilt metal stationery stand or desk tidy, dating to the late …
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This is an antique ornate letter rack. An Italian, gilt metal stationery stand or desk tidy, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Striking Continental taste with classical decoration
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Gilt metal shows wonderful golden tones
Serpentine forms with scroll motif throughout
Dome top back rest hosts the first of three figural masques
Two letter compartments with inset glass slide to base
Across the front fascia, a jovial cherub in flight on the back of an eagle
Raised upon short scrolled legs to each corner
This is an appealing antique ornate letter rack, as useful today as it was in the Victorian period. Delivered polished and ready for the office or entrance hall.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 22cm (8.75'')
Max Depth: 10cm (4'')
Max Height: 22cm (8.75'')
Rack Width: 18.5cm (7.25'')
Rack Front Depth: 3cm (1.25'')
Rack Rear Depth: 3.5cm (1.5'')
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- Dimensions
- 8.75ʺW × 4ʺD × 8.75ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Presented in very good antique condition. Presented in very good antique condition. less
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