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Cartier Onyx & Mother of Pearl Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Onyx & Mother of Pearl Desk Clock A desk clock consisting of an octagonal face made of
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Vintage 1980s French Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Brass, Gilt Metal

Cartier Onyx & Mother of Pearl Desk Clock
Cartier Onyx & Mother of Pearl Desk Clock
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H 9 in W 2.88 in L 5.63 in
19th Century Japanned English Victorian Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
An English Victorian Japanned papier mache desk set with mother of pearl inlay and elaborate rich
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Other

Palais Royal French Ormolu Mounted Desk Writing Set with Pen
By Palais Royal
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made antique French Palais Royal ormolu mounted mother of pearl desk stand with pen
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Palais Royal French Ormolu Mounted Desk Writing Set with Pen
Palais Royal French Ormolu Mounted Desk Writing Set with Pen
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H 2.56 in W 3.94 in D 5.91 in
Mother of Pearl Floral Motifs Inlay Desk
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite black mother of pearl inlay desk, a statement piece that seamlessly
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl A small and lined with a fabric lap desk
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Pine, Burl

19th Century English Papier Mache & Mother of Pearl Folio Desk Blotter
Located in Pearland, TX
folio has a hand painted floral design with inlaid mother of pearl details and a gilt decorative border
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
This writing slope (or portable writing desk) is richly decorated with mother-of-pearl and pleasing
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Antique Mid-19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Mother of Pearl English Desk Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very elegant mother of pearl English desk inkwell. In very good conditions. Perfect for a lady's
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Mother of Pearl English Desk Inkwell
Mother of Pearl English Desk Inkwell
H 2.76 in W 11.23 in D 5.91 in
Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Inkwell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely Victorian mother of pearl inlaid inkwell with cut glass ink containers. It's likely
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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

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Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Wood

Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Inkwell
Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Inkwell
H 3.75 in W 13.63 in D 8.5 in
Antique Moorish Style Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Desk and Chair Set
Located in Miami, FL
Very fine antique Moorish style mother-of-pearl inlaid writing desk and chair set, circa 1920's
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Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Desks

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Magnifying Glass with Mother of Pearl Inlaid Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mother of pearl. It is a great finishing piece in your library or fun coffee table décor. Dimensions
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Gallery Glass
Located in London, by appointment only
A large scale brass mounted gallery glass with a mother of pearl veneered handle. Probably Palais
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Antique 19th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass

Palais Royal Engraved Mother of Pearl and Ormolu Cupid Inkwell
Located in London, GB
Palais Royal mother of pearl and ormolu inkwell depicting Cupid. Set upon a fine ormolu base with
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Antique 1830s French Inkwells

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Ormolu

Large English Papier Mâché Inkwell with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
black lacquer finish, elaborate hand painted gilt details mother of pearl inlay and two cut crystal
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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

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Crystal

Walnut Stationary Box Inlaid with Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Port Chester, NY
Antique travel writing slope in well figured walnut. Original faded blue gray velvet. Piece measures 15 inches long when open.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Desk Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Walnut

Charles X Mother of Pearl and Ormolu Watch Holder and Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
Mother of pearl and Ormolu watch holder and inkwell. The center of the piece is decorated with an
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bronze D' Ore & Mother of Pearl Peacock Paper Weight, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze D' Ore and mother of pearl peacock paper weight, Circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Piero Zen Small Desk with Maple and Mather of Pearl Inlays, Italy Milan
By Carlo Zen
Located in Sacile, PN
Piero Zen small desk with nickel silver feet and frezies, maple and mather of pearl inlays, circa
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Alpaca, Wood

Cartier Mother of Pearl, Rock Crystal and Agate Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier Mother of Pearl, Rock Crystal and Agate Desk Clock is of French Origin, and dates back
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Vintage 1980s French Retro Desk Accessories

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Agate, Rock Crystal

19th Century Spanish Bronze and Mother of Pearl Watch Stand Topped with a Parrot
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish bronze and mother of pearl watch stand topped with a parrot.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Inkwell with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in NYC, NY
Fine mid-19th century inkwell with inlaid mother-of-pearl decoration surrounding pen trays, a
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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Writing Slope Wood and Mother of Pearl Scotland 1870 H613
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian writing slope, wood and mother of pearl, Scotland 1870, H613 Scotland 1870 Solid
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Antique 1870s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Aesthetic Movement Moorish Style Inlay Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Moorish style carved details and inlay. The small desk features a rectangular top centered by a mother of
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Antique 19th Century English Moorish Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set inlaid with mother of pearl, pair of original glass
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass

Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set
Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set
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H 3.55 in W 10.24 in D 8.67 in
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Located in Soquel, CA
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell Box with storage for paper, pens, ink
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

French Inlay Slant Front Writing Desk
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Early 20th C. Lady's Desk. Mahogany. Slant Lid Embellished With Mother-Of-Pearl And Colored Wood
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Desks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

French Inlay Slant Front Writing Desk
French Inlay Slant Front Writing Desk
H 36 in W 28.75 in D 16 in
Automaton Waterfall & Figure Mother of Pearl Inlaid Musical Canton Bracket Clock
Located in Danville, CA
decorated with beautiful mother of pearl inlaid on the front. There are 5 brass pineapple form finials on
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Standing Desk /Reception Table Around 1890, After Carlo Bugatti
Located in Berlin, DE
First class Art Nouveau standing desk /Reception table around 1890, mother-of-pearl and silver
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Silver, Brass

Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

"Japonisme" Cylinder Desk Att. to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
, deer and mother-of-pearl foliage. On the right, there is a drawer and a door decorated with carved
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Desks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Japanese Mother of Pearl inlaid jewelry box w lap desk This item includes restricted
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

IMPORTANT ANTiQUE GABRIELD VIARDOT 1830-1906 ATTRIUBTED JAPONISME PEARL DESK
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in GB
important, museum quality Gabriel Viardot 1830-1906 attributed writing desk with sublime mother of pearl
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Located in Morristown, NJ
Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay. The dome shaped
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Located in Great Barrington, MA
of mother of pearl with agate handle and silver connector and a detailed intaglio engraved seal. Each
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Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Silver

Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
throughout with elaborate hand incised parcel gilt decorated foliate scroll pattern and mother of pearl inlay
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Oak, Wood

1800s Antique French Oromlu-Mounted, Burlwood, 3-Piece Set, Desk, Office Suite!!
Located in Austin, TX
drawers to each side, side panels with mother of pearl accents, rising on tapered legs, ending in foliate
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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
timeless piece that adds a touch of sophistication to any desk. A must-have for those who appreciate the
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Antique 1870s English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
H 8 in W 9.25 in D 11 in
Vintage Maitland Smith Bronze Marble Mother of Pearl Tulip Flower Desk Lamp 22"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
marble base supporting a curving bronze stem of a tulip shaped flower in tessellated resin / mother of
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

STUNNiNG ART NOUVEAU WRITING DESK ATTRIBUTED TO CARLO ZEN 1902 BIRDS EYE MAPLE
By Carlo Zen, Harrods
Located in GB
mother-of-pearl designs, which can be seen in other versions of this desk. The front of the desk has
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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Birdseye Maple

English Edwardian Butler's Letter Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Edwardian Butler's Mail Box Carved Wood and Mother of Pearl With Key from a Palm Beach
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Letter Holder
Located in Forney, TX
An English Victorian black and gilt decorated mother-of-pearl and papier mâché stationary letter
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Other

Magnifying Glass Made w/ 19th Century Parasol Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A custom magnifying glass made from a Victorian parasol handle by K&H adorned with intricate mother
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Louis XVI-Style Marquetry Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Louis XVI-style marquetry inlaid writing table with Neoclassical motif and mother of pearl inlay
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Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam Hand Painted Pen and Letter Desk Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
sometimes even precious materials like mother-of-pearl. These materials are carefully cut, shaped, and then
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Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Desk Sets

Materials

Fruitwood

Mother of Pearl Ashtray or Jewelry Catchall with Dolphin Design
Located in New York, NY
A white mother of pearl ashtray with dolphin sculpture, circa early-20th century. Piece is polished
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Early 20th Century Unknown Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Japanned 19th Century Pedestal Desk, Attributed to Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Brighton, Sussex
reverse with engraved mother of Pearl inlaid doors, raised on carved cabriole legs. Attributed to
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Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Desks

Materials

Fruitwood

Arts + Crafts Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully hand crafted piece. Original vintage condition. Great patina. Great for decor and collections...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Letter Openers

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

Arts + Crafts Letter Opener
Arts + Crafts Letter Opener
H 10.5 in W 1 in D 1 in
Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
unusual Pewter strung inlay and highly ornate Mother of Pearl scroll work inlay decoration, early 19th
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Carved Walnut and Mother of Pearl Decorative Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique box on a desk, a vanity or a table to hold small objects and keepsakes
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head 1 of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head. 1 of 2 available. Anglo
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl

Art Nouveau Octagonal Palisander Table with Mother of Pearl Inlays, AT ca. 1905
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
like this style, you should also check out the matching Art Nouveau Palisander Writing Desk with Mother
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Classic by Carpanelli Cylinder Inlaid in American Walnut
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
of pearl details and floral inlays. It has a secret compartmet. This unique witing desk is available
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head. very collectable and
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell

Antique Writing Table by Beurdeley After a Model by Adam Weisweiler
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
background. Mother-of-pearl detailing adds a further eye-catching feature to the tabletop. Below is a frieze
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Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Marquetry Writing Table after Jean-Henri Riesener, circa 1870
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
particular for her boudoir at Fontainebleau, he produced fragile furniture decorated with mother of pearl
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Art Deco Ormolu and Onyx Boudoire Clock in the Shape of a Perfume Bottle
By Juvenia
Located in London, GB
bronze and onyx with a lovely dial of mother of pearl with a fine hand painted dial centre and the hours
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Onyx, Ormolu

Papier Mâché Inkstand w/ Drawer & Crystal Inkwells English Jennens & Bettridge
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Savannah, GA
inlaid mother of pearl and the original pair of cut glass inkwells with brass tops. The very special
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

A Grand Tour Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
A rectangular shaped paperweight with inset Porphyry, Siena Marble and Mother of Pearl in black
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Antique 1890s Italian Grand Tour Paperweights

Materials

Siena Marble, Porphyry

Italian Marble Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
. #: LU1314223676062 (SOLD) Mother of Pearl dish, ref. #: LU1314223676102 (SOLD)  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Alabaster

French Palais-Royal Notebook Charles X
By Palais Royal
Located in Newark, England
ormolu mounted mother of pearl notebook. The notebook in exceptional condition beautifully crafted with
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Desk Sets

Materials

Ormolu

French Palais-Royal Notebook Charles X
French Palais-Royal Notebook Charles X
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H 3.94 in W 2.76 in D 0.5 in
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Mother Of Pearl Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mother of pearl desk for your home. Each mother of pearl desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, mother-of-pearl and metal. If you’re shopping for a mother of pearl desk, we have 104 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mother of pearl desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mother of pearl desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mother of pearl desk over the years, but those crafted by R & Y Augousti, Susse Frères and Andre Loyens are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mother Of Pearl Desk?

A mother of pearl desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,307, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $31,000.
Questions About Mother Of Pearl Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Korean mother of pearl is abalone shell that comes from the Republic of South Korea. There, artisans use the shimmering shell fragments to decorate wooden furniture and decorative objects using an inlay technique called najeonchilgi. Shop a variety of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl furniture is crafted with pieces of mother of pearl delicately inlaid in the wood. The wood itself is usually overlaid with veneers, often in a rich dark tone to complement the lighter appearance of the mother of pearl. Browse a collection of mother of pearl furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mother of Pearl can be worn daily, in fact, the natural oils from your skin can help to retain the luster of your piece. However, avoiding excess cosmetics, perfumes or soaps is advisable for the optimal care of your Mother of Pearl. Shop a collection of Mother of Pearl pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    No, most experts say you shouldn't wear Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry or any other fine jewelry in the shower. Although water may not damage a piece, chemicals in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries may harm mother-of-pearl and precious metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    No, you generally shouldn't get Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry wet. Remove rings and bracelets containing mother-of-pearl before you wash your hands, and take off all mother-of-pearl jewelry before showering, bathing or swimming. You may also want to skip wearing your Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl pieces if you anticipate being outdoors in heavy rain. Find a wide range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.