{"product_id":"victorian-inkwell-desk-stand-with-cut-crystal-insert-brass-mounts-cherub-medallions","title":"Antique Victorian Coromandel \u0026 Ormolu Mounted Crystal Inkwell by Betjemann \u0026 Sons, Circa 1860","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eExceptional antique English Victorian desk inkwell by the renowned London luxury maker Betjemann \u0026amp; Sons, circa 1860. The piece features a beautifully figured coromandel base, prized in the 19th century for its dramatic dark brown and black striping, richly complemented by ornate ormolu mounts and delicate hand-painted porcelain cherub medallions.\u003cbr\u003eAt the center sits a removable cut crystal inkwell with a gilt metal lid, also inset with a hand-painted porcelain medallion. The circular coromandel plate is decorated with four matching porcelain plaques, each framed in Gothic-inspired ormolu mounts with raised stud detailing. The underside retains a green felt center.\u003cbr\u003eA refined and highly decorative Victorian writing accessory, beautifully suited for a library, writing desk, cabinet of curiosities, or collected antique display. Elegant, romantic, and finely made, this piece reflects the quality and inventiveness associated with Betjemann \u0026amp; Sons’ luxury desk and cabinet wares.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003ePlate diameter: 9.5”\u003cbr\u003eOverall height: 5”\u003cbr\u003eCrystal inkwell diameter: 3”\u003cbr\u003eMaterials:\u003cbr\u003eCoromandel wood, ormolu mounts, hand-painted porcelain medallions, cut crystal inkwell, gilt metal lid, green felt underside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loft of Echoes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47760888758516,"sku":null,"price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7305\/6244\/files\/antique-victorian-coromandel-ormolu-mounted-crystal-inkwell-by-betjemann-sons-circa-1860-8445581.png?v=1779673330","url":"https:\/\/loftofechoes.com\/products\/victorian-inkwell-desk-stand-with-cut-crystal-insert-brass-mounts-cherub-medallions","provider":"Loft of Echoes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}