Antique Arts & Crafts Desk Set c.1920MG

Antique Arts & Crafts Hand-Hammered Desk Set – Inkwell, Blotter & Matching Candlesticks, Markstroms Guldsmels Ab, Sweden c.1900

Step back into the Arts & Crafts era, a time when skilled artisans championed the beauty of handmade craftsmanship over mass production. This remarkable antique writing set from around 1900 embodies that very spirit, with its hand-hammered nickel silver finish and timeless Scandinavian design.

Made by Markstroms Guldsmels Ab of Sweden, the set includes a finely crafted inkwell with stand, a matching blotter, and a pair of elegant candlesticks—a complete desk ensemble that would once have graced the study of a scholar, writer, or gentleman of taste.

Dimensions

• Inkwell & Stand: 24 cm x 16 cm (inkwell 6.5 cm x 6.5 cm)

• Blotter: 12.5 cm wide

• Candlesticks: 14 cm tall

✨ Why it’s special

• Genuine Arts & Crafts movement design, circa 1900

• Hand-hammered nickel silver with a soft silvery sheen

• Swedish hallmarks for Markstroms Guldsmels Ab

• Superb condition, professionally preserved

• A rare and complete set, ideal for collectors or display

Nickel silver, sometimes called German silver, is not silver at all but a bright, durable alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc. Its silvery appearance made it a favourite material for decorative objects in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, prized for both its beauty and strength.

This Arts & Crafts desk set is more than just a functional piece—it is a glimpse into a period when artistry and utility were blended seamlessly. Whether placed on a writing desk, displayed as a collector’s treasure, or given as a thoughtful gift to a lover of antique craftsmanship, it remains a timeless reminder of a movement that celebrated authenticity, beauty, and hand-made quality.