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Antique Victorian Painted Porcelain & Brass Collar Floral Melon Inkwell, 19th Century
£75.00
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Description
A perfect artifact pulled from the deeper, sunlit archives of the Vault.
This breathtaking piece is crafted from beautifully swirled, ribbed porcelain in a soft, pale yellow hue. The body is adorned with intricate, hand-painted floral motifs in deep purples, warm crimsons, and earthy foliage. Capped with a matching white swirled glass top and secured by a beautifully aged brass collar, this vessel feels like a prized possession lifted directly from a 19th-century poet's writing desk.
Suspended in time, this piece offers a romantic, historical gravity that makes it an absolute staple for a daily, academia-inspired workspace.
Part of the Archivist’s Desk Collection: heavy aesthetics and functional vintage hardware curated for the autumn rotation.
The Particulars
- Material: Swirled porcelain, hand-painted florals, and a brass collar.
- Design: Ribbed, melon-shaped body with an ornate, matching white glass stopper.
- Style: Light academia / victorian desk decor / romantic antiquarian / calligraphy aesthetic.
- Collection: The Archivist’s Desk Collection
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The porcelain is beautifully preserved with vivid painted details, and the hardware holds a lovely aged patina. Please review all photos carefully.
A breathtaking vault relic, ready to hold its next set of memories.
Arrives tucked inside its own treasure coffin and carefully wrapped as a vault relic, ready for gifting or keeping.
This breathtaking piece is crafted from beautifully swirled, ribbed porcelain in a soft, pale yellow hue. The body is adorned with intricate, hand-painted floral motifs in deep purples, warm crimsons, and earthy foliage. Capped with a matching white swirled glass top and secured by a beautifully aged brass collar, this vessel feels like a prized possession lifted directly from a 19th-century poet's writing desk.
Suspended in time, this piece offers a romantic, historical gravity that makes it an absolute staple for a daily, academia-inspired workspace.
Part of the Archivist’s Desk Collection: heavy aesthetics and functional vintage hardware curated for the autumn rotation.
The Particulars
- Material: Swirled porcelain, hand-painted florals, and a brass collar.
- Design: Ribbed, melon-shaped body with an ornate, matching white glass stopper.
- Style: Light academia / victorian desk decor / romantic antiquarian / calligraphy aesthetic.
- Collection: The Archivist’s Desk Collection
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The porcelain is beautifully preserved with vivid painted details, and the hardware holds a lovely aged patina. Please review all photos carefully.
A breathtaking vault relic, ready to hold its next set of memories.
Arrives tucked inside its own treasure coffin and carefully wrapped as a vault relic, ready for gifting or keeping.