An exceptional, genuine late-Victorian / early Edwardian period double inkwell desk stand dating from the Art Nouveau period (1890s). This striking desk piece features a beautifully styled geometric brass base that hints at the Secessionist and early Jugendstil movements of the era, holding a matching pair of heavy, clear crystal ink bottles. A truly elegant addition to any antique desk collection or vintage home office setup.

• ​Style: Art Nouveau / Early Secessionist

• ​Period: Circa 1890s

• ​Material: Solid Brass Base & Thick Cut Crystal Bottles

• ​Base Dimensions: 19 cm × 19 cm

• ​Inkwell Bottle Dimensions: 3.5 cm (Height) × 4 cm × 4 cm

​This is a genuine antique item well over 100 years old and is sold with its natural historical wear. Please review the referenced photographs for an accurate visual assessment:

• ​Lids: Please note the original metal lids for the bottles are missing

• ​Crystal Bottles: The heavy crystal wells show some notable flea bites, small nibbles, and dents around the outer rims and corners from historical use.

​Brass Stand: The base is structurally solid with beautiful fretwork. It retains an authentic aged patina with some minor tarnish, polish residue in the crevices, and light surface wear consistent with age

​Dating from the 1890s, this inkwell represents a fascinating transitional moment in European design history. While the late 19th century is famously associated with the flowing, organic whiplash lines of French and Belgian Art Nouveau, this British or Continental desk stand leans beautifully toward the linear, geometric strain of the movement.

​This specific style—defined by rhythmic vertical bars, sunburst-like radiating lines, and stylized Greek key style corners—strongly echoes the work of the Vienna Secessionists and early German Jugendstil designers. During this era, luxury writing accessories like double inkwells were essential fixtures of the upper-class study, designed not just for utility, but as vital status symbols showcasing cutting-edge taste.