{"product_id":"gilt-encased-desk-set-4-piece","title":"Gilt encased desk set, 4 piece","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore email there was the letter, and the well-appointed desk had its own wardrobe of tools. This set keeps four gilt pieces together in their original fitted case, the lid opening to reveal a crystal inkwell, a dip pen, a wax seal and a letter opener, each in its own compartment. Sets like this were so often broken up that a complete cased example is a genuine survival. Each piece is complete with a beautiful heraldic griffin design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eThey were given as wedding and graduation gifts, meant to last a lifetime of correspondence. Made for a writing desk, and the case is half the charm. Late 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9\" x 5\" x 3\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand sourced in France, September 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heirlume","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50742621896944,"sku":null,"price":745.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2457\/7776\/files\/IMG_2477.jpg?v=1794021315","url":"https:\/\/heirlumehome.com\/products\/gilt-encased-desk-set-4-piece","provider":"Heirlume","version":"1.0","type":"link"}