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Gilt Bronze Desk Set
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine English gilt bronze serpentine desk set with bell, sander, inkpot and candleholders.
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Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Desk Sets

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Bronze

Antique Gilt Bronze Desk Set
Gilt Bronze Desk Set
H 9 in W 12 in D 10.5 in
English Victorian horseracing desk set
Located in London, GB
Antique English Victorian horseracing desk set. A lovely set on stamped leather covered base with
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1880s English Antique Desk Sets

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Ormolu

Desk Set, Viennese Empire, c. 1815
Located in Greding, DE
Seven-piece desk set from Vienna in granite with polished steel mounts.
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1810s Austrian Empire Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Granite, Steel

Antique Desk Set, Viennese Empire, c. 1815
Desk Set, Viennese Empire, c. 1815
H 7.09 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in
Late 19th Century Silver Desk Set Tray
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A beautiful desk set, silver plate and crystal.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Sets

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Noble Desk Set Antique Solid Brass, 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Noble desk set antique solid brass 1870, good original condition with patina.
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1870s Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Noble Desk Set Antique Solid Brass, 1870
Noble Desk Set Antique Solid Brass, 1870
H 5.52 in W 7.09 in D 5.32 in
Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set having a quality ebonised and ornate brass
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Sets

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Brass

Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set
Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set
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H 2.76 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in
Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads. inkwell 28,5x18,5x6cm clock 24,5x13x8cm match stand
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Desk Sets

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Brass

Antique Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads
Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads
H 2.37 in W 11.23 in D 7.29 in
19th Century Bronze and Marble Desk Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
This rare four-piece bronze and marble desk set includes a pen holder, inkwell stamper, and letter
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1890s English Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Outstanding Antique Victorian Brass Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding antique Victorian brass desk set having two brass inkwells with lift up lids. It boasts
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19th Century English Antique Desk Sets

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Brass

Outstanding Antique Victorian Brass Desk Set
Outstanding Antique Victorian Brass Desk Set
H 4.34 in W 12.21 in D 7.68 in
19° Century italian 800 Silver Desk Set
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Italian desk set in 800/1000 silver late 1800s. The set consists of: Square-shaped ground crystal
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Desk Sets

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Silver

19° Century italian 800 Silver Desk Set
19° Century italian 800 Silver Desk Set
H 3.55 in W 14.57 in D 8.27 in
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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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Sets

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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
Unusual quality antique Victorian desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual quality antique Victorian desk set having a quality shaped brass stand with a circular
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Sets

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Brass

Unusual quality antique Victorian desk set
Unusual quality antique Victorian desk set
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H 10.63 in W 14.38 in D 8.27 in
"Venetian" model desk set by TIFFANY & CO
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk set made of gilded bronze (Ormolu) composed of 14 “Venetian” model pieces, made by TIFFANY
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

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Bronze

"Venetian" model desk set by TIFFANY & CO
"Venetian" model desk set by TIFFANY & CO
H 6.11 in W 3.15 in D 10.04 in
Desk Set, Model "Venetian" by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk set made of gilt bronze (Ormolu) composed of 14 pieces, “Venetian” model, made by TIFFANY & Co
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Austin, TX
20th-century elegance with this American Indian Desk Set from Tiffany Studios. Serve practicality and
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set
Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set
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H 0.5 in W 19.25 in D 2.25 in
19th Century Ormolu and Mahogany Desk Set
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely 19th Century French ormolu and mahogany desk set on ormolu claw feet, there are two ink
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1820s French Antique Desk Sets

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Ormolu

19th Century Ormolu and Mahogany Desk Set
19th Century Ormolu and Mahogany Desk Set
H 5.25 in W 6.75 in D 3.5 in
Vienna Secession Desk Set
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna secession desk set in original condition. Black glass and brass (the watch was restored).
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Desk Sets

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Brass

Vienna Secession Desk Set
Vienna Secession Desk Set
H 5.91 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Wonderful antique Victorian ornate brass desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian ornate brass desk set having a quality ornate brass ink stand with a
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Sets

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Brass

Wonderful antique Victorian ornate brass desk set
Wonderful antique Victorian ornate brass desk set
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H 3.94 in W 9.26 in D 6.5 in
A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set, of shaped rectangular form with two glass inkwells, an
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Sets

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Ivory, Tortoise Shell

English Desk Set Inkwell
Located in Westwood, NJ
An early English Queen Anne brass inkwell desk set with a walnut base on brass feet.
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Early 19th Century Antique Desk Sets

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Brass

English Desk Set Inkwell
English Desk Set Inkwell
H 4 in W 8.25 in D 7.125 in
Stunning quality antique Victorian French Ormolu desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality antique Victorian French Ormolu desk set, having a figure to the top on a desert
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Desk Sets

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Ormolu

Stunning quality antique Edwardian ornate brass desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality antique Edwardian ornate brass desk set, having a letter rack to the back, with
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Desk Sets

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Brass

A Louis Philippe bronze and ormolu desk set
By Louis Philippe
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Louis Philippe bronze and ormolu desk set, comprising two ink wells and a powder shaker in the
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1840s French Antique Desk Sets

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Bronze

Large antique Victorian quality mahogany and glass desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique Victorian quality mahogany and glass desk set having a large quality mahogany stand
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19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Sets

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Glass, Mahogany

Large antique Victorian quality mahogany and glass desk set
Large antique Victorian quality mahogany and glass desk set
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H 5.12 in W 13 in D 7.88 in
English Tortoise Shell Desk Set with Ink Wells, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English one drawer Tortoise shell desk set with the original matching crystal and brass cap ink
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1820s English George III Antique Desk Sets

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Crystal, Brass

Art Nouveau Brass and Marble Desk Set after Herman Eichberg
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Art Nouveau brass and green marble desk set with two original moulded white porcelain inkwells
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

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Marble, Brass

Art Deco Desk Set Inkwell In Alabaster and Bronze Elephant
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautifull Art Deco desk set in Alabaster and Bronze with large decorative Elephant, inkwell and
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

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Alabaster, Bronze

Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Set "Zodiac" Pattern
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Austin, TX
This Tiffany Studios bronze desk set embodies past elegance through its intricate "Zodiac" pattern
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

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Bronze

Antique Tiffany Studios Zodiac 6-Piece Bronze Doré Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This lovely 6-piece bronze doré desk set was made by Tiffany Studios of New York. The early 20th
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

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Bronze

Antique Quality 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality 19th century antique French cast-brass desk set with a very attractive inkstand
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19th Century French Antique Desk Sets

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Brass

Small Italian 1860s Painted Ceramic Floral Desk Set with Ink and Sand Containers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite Italian painted ceramic desk set from the mid-19th century, with two floral containers for
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Desk Sets

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Ceramic

Onyx and Bronze Inkwell Desk Set
Located in Stamford, CT
Onyx and bronze inkwell desk set depicting Louis Pasteur. A nicely cast bronze with double ink
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1920s Louis XVI Antique Desk Sets

Onyx and Bronze Inkwell Desk Set
Onyx and Bronze Inkwell Desk Set
H 7.5 in W 15 in D 6 in
Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice five piece Art Deco desk set in sterling silver coated bronze by Silver Crest Bronze Co
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Early 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Antique Desk Sets

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Sterling Silver, Bronze

Desk Set W.M.F figure of justice
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Desk set W.M.F figure of justice Inkwell and bell (bell) Electroplated metal Circa 1900 Origin
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

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Metal

Desk Set W.M.F figure of justice
Desk Set W.M.F figure of justice
H 10.24 in W 14.57 in D 12.6 in
Tiffany Studios New York 7-Piece "Pond Lily" Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Studios’ Pond Lily Desk Set is a rare model, with only three extant sets known. The set is
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

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Bronze

Magnificent Quality Antique 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality 19th century antique French cast-brass desk set with a very attractive inkstand
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19th Century French Antique Desk Sets

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Brass

Very Rare Edwardian Sterling Silver & Shagreen Desk Set, London, 1910
By Samuel Jacob
Located in London, London
desk set, comprises a pair of candlesticks, an ink stand and a pen tray, all featuring neoclassical
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Sets

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Sterling Silver

English Art Deco Period Blue Shagreen Desk Set of a Folder and Inkwell
Located in Montreal, QC
English Art Deco Period Blue Shagreen Desk Set of a Folder and Inkwell. Silver Hallmark George
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

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Shagreen, Shagreen Stingray

Beautiful Desk Set in brass and crystal from late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful Desk Set in brass and crystal from late 19th Century. The set consist of double inkstands
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Late 19th Century European Antique Desk Sets

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Crystal, Brass

Beautiful Desk Set in brass and crystal from late 19th Century
Beautiful Desk Set in brass and crystal from late 19th Century
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H 3.94 in W 8.86 in D 5.52 in
Russian Antique Desk Set in Guilloche Enamel with Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Russian desk set features glittering rose diamonds and silver gilt. The set
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Desk Sets

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Silver, Enamel

Arts & Crafts Cased Steel Desk Set of Book Mark, Seal and Pen
Located in London, GB
Arts & Crafts cased steel desk set of book mark, seal and pen. Three lovely pieces and in their
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

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Steel

Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Freestanding Inlaid Boulle Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian French freestanding inlaid boulle desk set having a quality ornate
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1850s French Victorian Antique Desk Sets

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Brass

A Champlevé Enamel Three Piece Desk Set, Attributed to Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Champlevé Enamel Three Piece Desk Set, Attributed to Barbedienne. Comprising a gilt-bronze pen
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Sets

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Bronze, Enamel

Art Nouveau Desk Set by Tiffany Calendar, Ink Dryer, Box and Clip
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Art Nouveau desk set by Tiffany calendar, ink dryer, box and clip Sizes: Measures: Perpetual
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

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Brass

Asprey Desk Set and Document Holder, English, circa 1875
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Incline Village, NV
customized desk set, consisting of a crystal cut glass inkwell with a brass hinged lid, resting in a velvet
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1870s English Victorian Antique Desk Sets

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Brass

19th Century Silver Horn Desk Set
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th century continental horn desk set ornately decorated with silver. The small tray is 8 inches
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19th Century European Antique Desk Sets

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Silver

19th Century Silver Horn Desk Set
19th Century Silver Horn Desk Set
H 1.75 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Art Deco Desk Set, By George Betjemann for Aspreys, London 1921
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Art Deco Onyx, Lapis & Silver Desk Set, By George Betjemann for Aspreys, London, 1921 This
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

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Onyx

Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Ca. 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Circa 1890. Includes
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Sets

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Bronze, Enamel

Antique Grand Tour Victorian Classical Marble & Bronze Three Piece Desk Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful 19th Century Classical Marble & Bronze Mounted Three Piece Grand Tour Desk Set Three
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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Desk Sets

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Marble, Bronze

Circa 1900 Cast Iron Gold Gilding Moose Desk Set
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Neat gilded moose desk set with original inkwell, circa 1900. Made of cast iron with gold gilding
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Early 1900s American Antique Desk Sets

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Iron

Antique Grand Tour Victorian Classical Marble & Bronze Three Piece Desk Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful 19th Century Classical Marble & Bronze Mounted Three Piece Grand Tour Desk Set Six
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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Desk Sets

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Marble, Bronze

Chalcedony and Gilded Bronze Desk Set from the Duke of St. Albans
Located in London, GB
A finely cased desk set in Chalcedony and the very finest gilt bronze. Made up of a letter opener
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1850s English Antique Desk Sets

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Bronze

Playing Cats or Kittens, Gilded Bronze Desk Set, c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and magnificent English desk set made from gilded bronze in superb condition. The set
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Desk Sets

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Bronze

Playing Cats or Kittens, Gilded Bronze Desk Set, c.1890
Playing Cats or Kittens, Gilded Bronze Desk Set, c.1890
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H 7 in W 4.88 in D 4.88 in
Art Nouveau Foliage Silver Overlay Black Glass Inkwell Four Piece Desk set
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rare silver overlay on black glass desk set containing an inkwell (2 pieces), blotter, double pen
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

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Metal, Silver

6-Piece English Arts & Crafts Silver Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
English Arts & Crafts 6 piece sterling silver desk set with Egyptian scarabs and wing design. Desk
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Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Desk Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese brass four-piece desk set with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Meiji era
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Desk Sets

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Enamel

Antique French Green Marble & Gold Bronze 4 Piece Inkwell Desk Set Circa 1875-85
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional Antique French green marble and gold bronze 4 piece inkwell desk set, circa 1875-1885
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Sets

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Marble, Bronze

WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plate 3 Piece Desk Set Stamp Holder Blotter Pen Tray
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Nouveau desk set includes a "rocking" blotter, 5" x 2.5"; a pen tray, 9.75" x 2.25", and a hinged stamp
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

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Silver Plate

Antique George III Quality Sheffield Plated Desk Set by Daniel Holy of Sheffield
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality Sheffield plated desk set on a Sheffield plated tray with an ornate edge
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19th Century English George III Antique Desk Sets

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Sheffield Plate

Antique Art Deco Black Marble Five Piece Desk Set with Chrome & Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique desk set is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

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Marble, Chrome

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Antique Desk Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique desk sets is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, all antique desk sets available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique desk sets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique desk sets bearing Victorian or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique desk sets are appealing in their simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Platerías Martínez produced popular antique desk sets that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Desk Sets?

Antique desk sets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,766, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $74,861.
Questions About Antique Desk Sets
  • 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 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 ExpertNovember 5, 2024
    To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. 

    In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England

    Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.

    Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.

    Find antique tea sets on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.