What is this thing? - Calligraphy antique

[chantellehoffmann]

I'm wondering if any of you historians might know what the third item in this trio is. After I drooled over my mother's new antique acquisition, she lovingly gifted me with this inkwell, blotter, and... mystery item. I've used it as a letter holder of sorts, but I'm not so sure that's its intended use. Any other ideas?

[YokePenCo]

Looks like an envelope stand to me.

[chantellehoffmann]

Oh good, then I don't feel so foolish for using it as such . Thanks Christopher. It got me wondering if it might be something else when I saw a previous post (perhaps from you or Ken?) with brush wipes. I never knew a brush wipe existed before that post. This has a block in the middle between the two supports that doesn't quite fill the space. Unfortunately, this means that the first envelope in my stack falls down lower than the others. Maybe I'm using it incorrectly though. Thanks for the reply.

[tintenfuchs]

No idea what it is, but the inkwells are beautiful!

[chantellehoffmann]

Thanks! I wonder if any modern day calligraphers still use blotters? Right now I'm just enjoying these lovelies as decor, but I'll probably use the ink wells soon.