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Antique Arts & Crafts Desk Set c.1920MG

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Price: £239.00
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Description

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.


Delivery

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Rest of world: £26.99 7 - 10 days

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