By the mid 18th Century writing desks had replaced bureaus in most fashionable houses. Inkstands, or the earlier ‘standish’ would take pride of place on the desk, with silver examples being the most desirable. Throughout the Georgian and Victorian period other accessories for the desk were created, from tapersticks and stamp boxes to rocker blotters and wax jacks.
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Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1953 by Atkin Brothers, this handsome, Sterling Silver Letter Opener, was made in the year of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and is a wonderful commemorative item. The handle is decorated to one side with the national flowers of the United Kingdom, and to the other side with animals representing colonies of the Commonwealth. The letter opener measures 8.75"(22cm) long, by 1.75"(4.5cm) wide, and weighs 1.93 troy ounces.
£225
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1972 by Peter Casswell, this handsome, Modernist design Sterling Silver Rocker Blotter, is plain in style, and features an uncut amethyst crystal handle. The rocker blotter measures 2.5"(6.5cm) tall, by 5.75"(14.5cm) wide, by 2.75"(7cm) deep.
£365
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1897 by A. Barrett & Sons, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver photograph farme, is also a paper tidy, sitting on a sprung leather base, and featuring a wirework scroll top. The photograph frame measures 3"(8cm) wide, by 4"(10cm) deep including the base, and will hold a photo measuring 2"(5cm) tall, by 1.25"(3.5cm) wide.
£375
Hallmarked in London in 1935 by Collett & Anderson, this stylish, George V, Sterling Silver Rocker Blotter, is in the Art Deco style, with a tortoiseshell body and handle, and plain silver mounts. The rocker blotter measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 4.5"(12cm) wide, by 3"(7cm) deep.
£545
Hallmarked in London in 1904 by The Alexander Clark Manufacturing Co., this stylish, Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Inkwell, is modelled as a fountain pen nib. The ink stand measures 5.25"(13.5cm) tall, by 1.75"(4.5cm) in diameter, and the silver weighs 2.04 troy ounces.
£595
Hallmarked in London in 1902 by William Hornby, and retailed originally by Asprey of London, this handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Seal Stamp, is a patented design where the seal to be used can easily be changed and impressed. The seal stamp measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 1.25"(3cm) wide, by 1"(2.5cm) deep, and weighs 1.3 troy ounces.
£695
Hallmarked in London in 1921 by Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd., this very handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is in the Art Deco taste, and is made from Alabaster with silver mounts. The ink stand measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 3.75"(9.5cm) wide and deep.
£765
Hallmarked in London in 1729 by Richard Green, this handsome, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Taperstick, is cast and of traditional form, with a cut corner base and reed detailing. The taperstick measures 4.25"(11cm) tall, by 2.75"(7cm) wide and deep, and weighs 3.6 troy ounces.
£1,675
Hallmarked in London in 1913 by George Betjemann & Sons, this handsome set of Antique Sterling Silver Postal Scales, are plain in design, and have the original silver plated weights. The postal scales measure 2.25"(5.5cm) tall, by 6.25"(16cm) wide, by 3.5"(9cm) deep.
£1,975
Hallmarked in London in 1874 by Daniel & Charles Houle, this very unusual, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, has a shaped wooden base with applied silver leaf decoration and vacant cartouche, an apple and a pear shaped ink well, and a central pen holder resembling acanthus leaves. The inkstand measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 6.75"(17cm) wide, by 4"(10cm) deep.
£2,175
Hallmarked in London in 1907 by William Comyns, this handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Clock, has an elegant curved body, with a white and blue enamelled face, and a hinged circular door to access the french movement. The clock measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep. The movement has been fully serviced.
£2,675
Hallmarked in London in 1798 by Henry Greenway, this handsome, George III, Antique, Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is plain in style, and features 2 glass bottles for ink and pounce, and a silver box to the centre. The ink stand measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) wide, by 5.5"(14cm) deep, and the silver weighs 17.5 troy ounces.
£2,975
Hallmarked in London in 1924 by Tessiers Ltd., this handsome, Antique, George V period, Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is in the classic Treasury style, with cast scroll handles, and four hinged compartments of which 2 house the original glass ink pots. The ink stand measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) wide, by 6"(15cm) deep, and weighs an impressive 67.4 troy ounces.
£2,975
Hallmarked in London in 1767 by John Langford II & John Sebille, this elegant, Antique Sterling Silver Wax Jack, is in the Rococo taste, standing on three feet, and featuring a cast base and wax holder. The wax jack measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) wide, by 3.25"(8cm) deep.
£3,275
Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1801 by McHattie & Fenwick, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Wax Jack, is plain in style, with reed detailing. The wax jack measures 7.25"(18.5cm) tall, by 4.5"(11.5cm) wide.
£3,395
Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Samuel Jacob, this incredible Antique Sterling Silver & Shagreen Desk Set, comprises a pair of candlesticks, an ink stand and a pen tray, all featuring Neoclassical revival silver decoration. Each candlestick measures 5.75"(14.5cm) tall, by 2.75"(7cm) wide and deep, the ink stand measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 4.25"(11cm) wide and deep, and the pen tray measures 8.75"(22.5cm) wide, by 3.5"(9cm) deep.
£5,975
Hallmarked in London in 1908 by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd, this very handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is plain in design, with reed detailing, 2 pots for ink, a central box, and a draw. The ink stand measures 4.75"(12cm) tall, by 11.5"(29cm) wide, by 7.25"(18.5cm) deep, and weighs a very impressive 98 troy ounces.
£6,795
Hallmarked in London in 1908 by R & S Garrard & Co., this monumental Antique, Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is the epitome of Egyptian Revival taste, richly decorated with geometric patterns and Egyptian Motifs throughout. The central storage box is topped with a cast and incredibly detailed model of the sphinx, engraved with a scarab beetle pendant. The ink stand measures 8.5"(22cm) tall, by 18.5"(47cm) wide, by 9.75"(25cm) deep, and weighs an astonishing 110.8 troy ounces.
£19,975