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.