Antique 4-Pc Italian Embossed Leather Desk Set Blotter Pen Tray Inkwell Rocker For Sale

Antique 4-Pc Italian Embossed Leather Desk Set Blotter Pen Tray Inkwell Rocker

• Overall Condition: Good Antique / Vintage Condition with genuine character and age-appropriate wear.

• Blotter Mat: Leather shows surface aging, light scuffs, and edge wear consistent with heavy use. The underside (orange backing) shows light staining and minor edge fraying.

• Inkwell: Square leather/wood housing shows wear. Internal glass liner shows expected ink residue and internal cracking/chipping around the glass rim (see detail photos).

• Rocker Press: Structurally sound with crisp, clear detailed tooling on top; light rubbing along the bottom curved edges from active use.

  Rare Complete Antique 4-Piece Embossed Leather Desk Writing Set

  
  

  Up for sale is a magnificent, highly detailed 4-piece antique executive desk writing set crafted in embossed, hand-tooled leather with classical Renaissance motifs, cherubs/putti, and intricate geometric border accents.

  Finding a matched four-piece set from this period that still includes both the pen tray and rocker blotter is remarkably rare.

  
  

  Included Pieces & Measurements:

  1. Desk Blotter Mat / Pad: 17 1/4\" x 13 3/4\"

  2. Rocker Stamp / Paper Press Blotter: 10\" x 4\"

  3. Desk Pen & Pencil Tray: Approx. 10\" x 4\" (recessed ribbed interior)

  4. Hinged Inkwell: 3 7/8\" x 3 7/8\" (Square Base)

  
  Detailed Description:

  Dating to the late Victorian / Edwardian era (c. 1890–1920), this set features rich Italian/European leatherwork. The blotter pad features a center panel depicting classical draped figures framed by baroque scrollwork and stippling. The matching pen tray, rocker press, and inkwell carry the same coordinating motifs.