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Antique French Grand Tour Bronze Statue Hippocampus Seahorse Desk Ornament 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French Grand Tour cast bronze hippocampus, seahorse statue desk ornament, circa 1820
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1820s French Grand Tour Antique Desk Ornaments

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Bronze

Bronze Yacht Anchor, Desk Ornament This is a lovely piece a working miniature
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Bronze Yacht Anchor, Desk Ornament This is a lovely piece a working miniature The Yacht Anchor
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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Desk Ornaments

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Bronze

Art Deco Inkstand Eagle on Marble French Desk Inkwell, circa 1930
Located in Mimizan, FR
Art Deco eagle inkwell desk set, desk ornament, desk accessory Patinated Verdigris metal on
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Ornaments

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Bearing, Graphite, English, Cast Iron, Ornament, Paperweight, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
with 2815 This is a fascinating antique engine bearing and would make an interesting desk ornament
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Ornaments

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Iron

Antique Engine Bearing, English, Cast Iron, Bronze, Desk, Paperweight, Ornament
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
fascinating desk ornament Displaying a desirable aged patina Waxed finish with natural tones and color
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Ornaments

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Iron

Antique Writing Desk with Flaps, Brass Ornaments, Late 19th Century France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique writing desk in black lacquered wood, with adjustable flaps on the sides, rich ornaments in
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Ornaments

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Palisander Ladies Desk with Brass Ornaments
Located in Sofia, BG
French elegant small desk in palisander veneer, decorated with floral marquetry, revealing drawers
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Ornaments

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Palisander

SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments
Located in Sofia, BG
This is a beautiful antique French mahogany inlaid Ladies writing desk made circa 1890. The fall
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Ornaments

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Mahogany

Lalique Tete De Coq Rooster Hood Ornament
Located in Dallas, TX
Rene Lalique Tete De Coq hood ornament (car glass mascot). 20th century. French reproduced from
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1920s French Antique Desk Ornaments

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Glass

Large Antique Decorative Ammonite, English, Fossil, Geological Ornament, c.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique decorative ammonite on plinth. An English, fossilised geological ornamental fossil, dating to the Edwardian period and much, much earlier. Ammonites evolve...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Art Deco Max Le Verrier / Artus Pelican Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Max Le Verrier / Artus Bird Hood Ornament / Paperweight - France. Hard to find circa 1925
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Ornaments

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Marble, Metal

Art Deco Shy Naked Women Bronze, Paperweight, Car Mascot, Hood Ornament
By Luigi Betti
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
. Betti and foundry Etling Paris. Perfect piece of Automobilia - paperweight - car mascot - hood ornament
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Ornaments

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Bronze

Collection of Table Ornaments 19th and 20th Century, Cut Crystal, Gilt Bronze
Located in Buchanan, MI
A collection of table ornaments, cut crystal gilt bronze 19th and 20th century, priced per item
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19th Century English American Classical Antique Desk Ornaments

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Crystal, Bronze

Scandinavian Art Déco Desk, Mahogany and Satinwood, Freestanding
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Scandinavian Art Déco desk, Mahogany and Satinwood, bronze ornaments, freestanding Attributed
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Desk Ornaments

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Mahogany

Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890
Located in Opole, PL
Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890 This Neo-Baroque writing desk is entirely
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Late 19th Century European Baroque Revival Antique Desk Ornaments

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Oak

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
pedestal kneehole desk, circa 1880 in date. It is made from fabulous flame mahogany, the rectangular
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1880s English Victorian Antique Desk Ornaments

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
desk, circa 1860 in date. The rectanglular top is satinwood crosbanded and inset with a stunning gold
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1860s English Antique Desk Ornaments

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Mahogany

Liberty Outstanding Writing Desk Attributed to V. Ducrot 1930'
By Vittorio Ducrot
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary Liberty centered thuja briar writing desk with five drawers. The center drawer is
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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Desk Ornaments

Materials

Wood

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite French Empire Revival pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. This desk has been
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1880s French Empire Revival Antique Desk Ornaments

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Ormolu

20th Century Writing Desk in the Neo-Rococo Forms
Located in Opole, PL
. It is composed of two drawers and an adjustable and lockable desk top. The whole is supported on
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Early 20th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Desk Ornaments

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Brass

Magnificent Flat Desk in Blackened Wood and Bronzes, Napoleon III Style
By Maison Gouffé
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Magnificent flat desk in blackened wood, Napoleon III style, made by the house "Gouffé". The
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Ornaments

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Bronze

Antique Writing Desk Raised Doors, Bronze, Brass & Sèvres Ceramics, '800 France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique writing desk with raised doors, enriched with bronze and brass ornaments and ovens with
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Ornaments

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Wood

French Louis XVI Kingwood Veneer, Ormolu, and Red Leather Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th century) writing desk with kingwood veneer, a rectangular red leather
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique Desk Ornaments

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Leather, Kingwood

Magnificent Flat Desk - Louis XV Style - Precious Wood Marquetry -Golden Bronzes
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
bronze ornaments. Wood and varnish entirely restored.   The flat desk appeared during the Regency
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Desk Ornaments

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Wood

Antique George III Mahogany Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his
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1780s English George III Antique Desk Ornaments

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Leather, Mahogany

Table Rent Center Desk Tavolino Tuscan Italian Walnut Oval Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
from both sides. - The bracket ornament adjacent to the top and bottom legs give this table classic
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Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desk Ornaments

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Walnut

Antique 6ft/184cm Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Empire Revival pedestal desk, Circa 1920 in date. This desk
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1920s French Empire Revival Antique Desk Ornaments

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Ormolu

19th Century, French Louis XV Style Wood Centre Desk with Gilt Bronze
Located in IT
ornaments. The entire desk is embellished with applications in gilded bronze and finely chiselled: borders
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Ornaments

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Bronze

19th Century, French Louis XV style Natural Wood Center Desk with Gilt Bronzes
Located in IT
19th Century, French Louis XV style Wood Center with gilded bronze applications desk table This
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Ornaments

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Desk with Leather Writing Pad, Black with Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style desk, with leather writing pad top, from the 19th century. This antique
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Ornaments

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Leather, Wood

18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies' Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume
Located in Berlin, DE
18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies' Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume A mid-18th century ladies
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Desk Ornaments

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Bronze

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver inkstand / desk
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Ornaments

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/ desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This magnificent, fine and
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Ornaments

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Walter and John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/ desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent, fine and
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1880s English Victorian Antique Desk Ornaments

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Sterling Silver

Walker & Hall Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Glass Desk Standish
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and glass desk
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Ornaments

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Sterling Silver

Antique Grand Tour Ormolu Desk Inkwell Centerpiece Elkington Silversmiths 19thC
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of an English Ormolu Grand Tour circular desk single Inkwell
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19th Century English Grand Tour Antique Desk Ornaments

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Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Mahogany and mahogany veneer rectangular flat desk opening to three drawers in front. Tapered legs
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Ornaments

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Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Leather Top Desk
H 29.5 in W 47.25 in D 26 in
Large French Empire Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Miami, FL
A fine large sized flat desk otherwise referred to as a "bureau de ministre" or ministers flat desk
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19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Ornaments

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Bronze

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
pedestal kneehole desk, circa 1880 in date. It is made from fabulous flame mahogany, the rectangular top
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1880s Antique Desk Ornaments

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Mahogany

Antique French Louis XVI Desk Cabinet Fine Kingwood Parquetry
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Louis XVI style bonheur du jour desk. Fine kingwood parquetry inlay. Gilt bronze mounts
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Ornaments

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Bronze

American Antique Hand-Painted Birds and Poppies Desk
Located in South Burlington, VT
desk. This unique work of art is hand-painted on front with a roundel of three vibrant and colorful
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Ornaments

Materials

Wood

Flat Blackened Wood and Bronze Desk, Style Napoléon III, Maison Gouffé
By Maison Gouffé
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Magnificent flat desk in blackened wood, Napoleon III style produced by the house "Gouffé". Maison
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Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Desk Ornaments

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Bronze

Alfa Romeo Classic Car Radiator Desk Clock, Jaeger, 1920´s. Automobilia
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
ornament or Car Mascot fan!
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1920s Swiss Classical Roman Antique Desk Ornaments

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Brass, Enamel

Antique Engine Bearing, Polished, English, Cast Iron, Paperweight, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique engine bearing with polished finish. An English, cast iron and bronze desk
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Ornaments

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Iron

Antique Pocket Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
scientist's field microscope. Set to appeal to those of a scientific mind and ideal as a desk ornament
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Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Ornaments

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Brass

19th Century French Walnut writing table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
-bronze ornaments. The whole has a beautiful, distinguished appearance and is also of beautiful quality
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1870s French Antique Desk Ornaments

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Walnut

19th Century French Walnut writing table
19th Century French Walnut writing table
H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 29.93 in
Important Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Attributed to G. Durand, France, Circa 1880
By Gervais Durand
Located in PARIS, FR
cabriole legs ornamented with chiseled ormolu. This flat desk is inspired by the one executed by the
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Desk Ornaments

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Bronze

Writing Table Louis XVI Period - Solid Oak - 18th
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
good quality in solid oak. The top is sheathed in a new leather enriched with golden ornaments. Opens
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Ornaments

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Leather, Oak

A Fine Quality Louis XVI style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat by Alexandre
By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1
Located in New York, NY
Contains gilt ornaments and a frieze of putti in heaven on either side. Topped with blind-tooled
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Mid-19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Desk Ornaments

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
but this piece also incorporates some fine carved detailing in the form of a rocaille ornament on the
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18th Century Antique Desk Ornaments

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Walnut

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau
H 41.74 in W 48.43 in D 25.6 in
Arts & Crafts Satinwood Writing Table by Marsh and Jones
By John Marsh and Edward Jones
Located in London, by appointment only
An Arts and Crafts satinwood writing lavishly inlaid with stylized foliate ornament and
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Ornaments

Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
in the second half of the 19th century, finished in luxurious Louis XVI taste, richly ornamented
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Ornaments

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Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Oak, Wood

Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith
By Charles Norman, George Smith
Located in Benington, Herts
similar design desk published in Ronald Philips 2016 Catalogue of Fine Antique English Furniture can be
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1810s British Regency Antique Desk Ornaments

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Mahogany, Giltwood

Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th C
Located in London, GB
beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed
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1840s Biedermeier Antique Desk Ornaments

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Mahogany

Fine Antique George II Double Partners Inkstand
Located in Torino, IT
silver mounted finely cut-glass inkwells. The body of the inkstand is ornamented with a gadroon decorated
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Desk Ornaments

Chiffonniere, Writing Table Walnut, Louis XV Style, Period : 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
, it is also called Rocaille style because the rocaille remains the preferred ornament, it is also
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Desk Ornaments

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Walnut

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat in the Manner of Charles Cressent, circa 1890
By Charles Cressent
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
known for the highly sculptural gilt bronze mounts that ornamented his furniture. In order to supervise
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Ornaments

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Bronze

Regency Diminutive Writing Table
By John Mclean
Located in Greenwich, CT
attributed to the workshops of John McLean and Son (1770-1825), its design and gilt-metal ornament conforming
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19th Century Regency Antique Desk Ornaments

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Bronze

Regency Diminutive Writing Table
Regency Diminutive Writing Table
H 45.5 in W 29.75 in D 17 in
Antique Victorian 1898 Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by John Grinsell & Sons
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver inkstand / desk standish, has a rectangular form. This inkstand is fitted with a gallery
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1890s British Victorian Antique Desk Ornaments

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver desk standish; an
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1840s British Victorian Antique Desk Ornaments

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
H 2.3 in W 10.9 in D 11.4 in
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Antique Desk Ornaments For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique desk ornaments available for sale. The range of distinct antique desk ornaments — often made from metal, bronze and wood — can elevate any home. Antique desk ornaments have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique desk ornaments are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique desk ornaments over the years, but those made by Howard & Sons Ltd, Paul Silvestre and Susse Frères are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Desk Ornaments?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,205, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $16,677 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Desk Ornaments
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There is a key difference between new and old Kugel ornaments. The glass around the hole was cut off the blowing instrument and was virtually flush with the surface of the ornament in the older designs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Kugel ornaments from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.