{"product_id":"antique-marble-inkstand-cut-crystal-inkwell-brass-fittings-pen-rest-victorian","title":"Antique Marble Inkstand, Cut Crystal Inkwell, Brass Fittings, Pen Rest, Victorian","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Victorian-era desk inkstand combining a white marble base with carved pen-rest grooves and four brass ball feet, fitted with a single cut crystal inkwell with hinged faceted lid and brass collar. The marble base is solid and substantial — squared with beveled edges and integrated pen rests on each side — a form that was standard equipment on the well-appointed Victorian writing desk. The crystal inkwell sits centered on the base, its multi-faceted body and hinged octagonal lid consistent with English or Continental production, late 19th century. Brass collar and hinge show honest age and patina. No maker's mark. Measures 5¼ in H × 5¼ in W × 4¾ in D overall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarble base sound; minor surface staining consistent with age; no chips or cracks. Cut crystal inkwell intact; facets clear. Brass collar and hinge functional; verdigris patina present throughout metalwork — honest age, not damage. Hinge opens and closes correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valley House Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48885470920857,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/1270\/1593\/files\/IMG_0340.jpg?v=1786812841","url":"https:\/\/valleyhouseantiques.com\/products\/antique-marble-inkstand-cut-crystal-inkwell-brass-fittings-pen-rest-victorian","provider":"Valley House Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}