English Glass & Turned Wood Inkstand

English Glass & Turned Wood Inkstand

• Description: A turned wooden inkstand featuring a stepped circular base ornamented with inlaid white roundel dots set into brass bezels. It centers a faceted, clear glass inkwell topped with a matching turned wooden lid that also features a ring of inlaid white dot accents.
• When was it made: It dates to the mid-to-late 19th century, specifically the Victorian era (circa 1860–1890).
• Where was it made: This style of turned wooden deskware with decorative inlay was predominantly produced in Great Britain (often associated with English Tunbridge or general Victorian domestic-ware turning mills).
• White Dot Accents: The decorative roundel dots are bone, each secured within a tiny brass bezel or collet.
• Type of Wood: The base and lid are turned from fruitwood (such as cherry or pear) that has been beautifully stained and polished to a rich, warm reddish-brown finish resembling mahogany.