English Regency Chatsworth House Ebonized Inkstand

DETAILS This antique, Regency period black lacquered ink stand has a rectangular two-tier frame with reeded edges and a brass carrying handle. It has three square wells for ink bottles, over two pen trays with sliding lids and brass knobs, above a long base drawer on one side. From an important estate with great history, it would be the centerpiece of any desk. MARKS Sotheby's Auction string tag. PROVENANCE Chatsworth House (Chatsworth, Derbyshire, England, built 1553). Sotheby's Auction, Chatsworth Sale, October 5-7, 2010, Lot 393. PERIOD George III (1760-1820) | Early 19th century DATE Circa 1820 DIMENSIONS Width 12 Depth 9.5 Height 3 inches CONDITION Note: no ink bottles. BROWSE RELATED PRODUCTS D2740, D2741, D2742, D2743-->