English Regency Chatsworth House Ebonized Inkstand
DETAILS This antique, Regency period ink black lacquered 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, above a long base drawer on one side with a brass knob. From an important estate with great history, it would be the centerpiece of any desk. MARKS Sotheby's Auction string tag and sticker. 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. The knobs are a later addition. BROWSE RELATED PRODUCTS D2740, D2741, D2742, D2743-->