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How old would you say this writing / letter rack is?

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TabithaTwitchel · 24/02/2024 15:40

I think about 1880 ish but interested in all views

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FunLurker · 24/02/2024 15:41

Any pictures of bottom, back and joints?

MinervatheGreat · 24/02/2024 15:41

Take it or send pic to your local auction house. They’ll tell you straight away.

TabithaTwitchel · 24/02/2024 15:54

@FunLurker here's the joints

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blackcherryconserve · 24/02/2024 15:55

Victorian, I'd guess.

Andthereyougo · 24/02/2024 15:58

Victorian, 1850s/60s ?
I can’t see any joints clearly in your last picture, it could be as early as Georgian, goung by the shape if it.
Agree an auction house will be able to tell you.

Pebbles16 · 24/02/2024 20:09

It's beautiful, I love writing paraphenalia

twingiraffes · 24/02/2024 20:12

I reckon about 1890-ish. The inkwells don't look original though, they are slightly too small for the apertures.

SammyScrounge · 24/02/2024 20:23

Georgian 18th Century

TabithaTwitchel · 28/02/2024 15:10

I'm back with more pics - and I'm wondering if it's actually Georgian

The ink pots are quite 'crude' - they're not very symmetrical. They're a pale aqua glass with bubbles and uneven openings

One of ink pots has 3 carved initials at the bottom - looks a bit like J J J

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TabithaTwitchel · 28/02/2024 15:20

Looks like purple silk in the inkwells

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TabithaTwitchel · 28/02/2024 15:21

And tiny little tack pins in the back

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TabithaTwitchel · 28/02/2024 15:21

Few more pics

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Beebumble2 · 28/02/2024 16:14

I would say early 1800s, but the bottles do not go with it. They would be clear square glass with a brass lifting lid.

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