{"product_id":"vintage-double-inkwell-desk-stand-with-99759","title":"Vintage Double Inkwell Desk Stand with Gilt Metal Eagle Pocket Watch Holder on Veined Stone Block, Napoleon III Style","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gilt eagle with spread wings rises at the centre of this desk stand, holding a small hook for a pocket watch. On either side, a domed inkwell waits for a pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stand has a rectangular wooden base with a moulded edge, raised on four block feet. In the centre, a dark veined stone block supports a gilt metal eagle with outspread wings and a hanging hook. Two gilt metal inkwells with domed lids and pierced galleries sit on either side, each with a small gilt pen rest beside it. Before wristwatches, a gentleman would hang his pocket watch on a stand like this at his desk or by his bed. That turned it into a small clock he could read at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe desk stand is in good vintage condition. It's been on many desks in its time, and it's ready for one more. It suits a writing desk, a library table or a study shelf. Hang a pocket watch on the hook, or let the eagle stand alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesk set summary: a wooden double inkwell stand with two gilt metal inkwells and a gilt eagle watch holder on a veined stone block. The pocket watch is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Base 25 x 15 cm (9.8 x 5.9 in) · Eagle height 10 cm (3.9 in) — base a little larger than a sheet of letter paper folded in half\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: wood, gilt metal, dark veined stone\u003cbr\u003e\nStyle-Period: Napoleon III style · late 19th to early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping: professionally packed, fully insured, worldwide · we handle the paperwork and pay all import duties · nothing to settle on delivery\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: good vintage condition\u003cbr\u003e\nReturns: accepted within 30 days\u003cbr\u003e\nPocket watch not included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Jaspers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59729076486489,"sku":"LM-V-409","price":493.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/5388\/5529\/files\/il_fullxfull.8668922249_66zo.jpg?v=1791232756","url":"https:\/\/maisonjaspers.com\/products\/vintage-double-inkwell-desk-stand-with-99759","provider":"Maison Jaspers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}