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Antique Ornate Letter Rack, Italian, Gilt Stationery Stand, Desk Tidy, Victorian

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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'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.87461stDibs: LU2645331230602

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