This is an ornate Continental-style brass inkstand and desk compendium, likely a late 19th or early 20th-century revival piece. The set features a two-tier gallery base holding two removable inkwells and a central pounce pot for drying ink, alongside an integrated, height-adjustable candle sconce designed to provide direct light for evening correspondence. While the top plate bears an engraved date of "1672," the construction, machining of the adjustment screws, and general patina suggest it is a high-quality "historicist" piece created during the Victorian or Edwardian eras to celebrate 17th-century Baroque aesthetics. Historically, such elaborate stands were the centerpiece of a scholar’s or aristocrat’s desk, consolidating all necessary writing tools into a single portable unit. The item is in very good antique condition, showing a rich, natural aged patina with minor surface oxidation and light wear consistent with age, though all mechanical parts and removable pots remain intact and functional. Dimensions: 42cm (h) x 19.5cm x 13cm