19th Century French Walnut Drafting Table or Standing Desk with Maker’s Label
By E. Chouanard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
versatility of this piece makes it ideal as an easel, occasional table, or standing desk. c. 1880. Tray 35" X
Bronze
Sold|$4,500
19th c. Walnut Tray Top Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Walnut Desk with two Drawers
Late 19th Century Silver Desk Set Tray
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A beautiful desk set, silver plate and crystal.
Crystal, Silver Plate
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Cherry Desk with Drawers and Pull Out Trays
Located in Dallas, TX
. The traditional, Louis XV style desk has two pull-out trays at each end, and two drawers embellished
Brass
Antique Desk Tidy, English, Oak, Tabletop, Pen Tray, Document Drawer, Edwardian.
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk tidy. An English, oak tabletop pen tray with drawer, dating to the
Oak
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Pen Tray Snuffer Stand, 1805
By John Bridge
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique George III solid silver pen tray or snuffer stand. This rectangular silver desk
Sterling Silver
Sold|$1,400
Alabaster pen tray
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An antique alabaster Grand Tour pen tray in the form of a classical bath Continental.
Sold|$2,880
Hardwood and Marble Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th century Chinese scholars' rosewood and marble document tray with intricate geometric
Marble
Sold|$475
Unusual Feather Shaped Pen Tray
Located in Essex, MA
Unusual Old Paris or Possibly Italian Porcelain Pen Tray in The Shape of a Feather
Porcelain
19th Century Carved Wood Black Forest Desk Set Inkwell Bird Tray w Letter Opener
Located in Shreveport, LA
~From our most recent buying trip, we found several great antique black forest pieces, including this beautiful antique ink well and letter opener ~Large bird with meticulous hand ca...
Glass, Hardwood
Sold|$5,500
Flamand French Art Nouveau Tray and Inkwell
By Georges Flamand
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau gilt bronze tray and inkwell by Geroges Flamand, with a woman's face set in
Bronze
Sold|$1,178
19th Century Ormolu Pen Tray
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century ormolu trinket tray decorated with Medusa’s head and scroll panels, contained in
Ormolu
Antique Brass Tray with Reptile Embossing
Located in Esbjerg, DK
type of trays were used as desk top letter trays. It was made by a small metal workshop called Wesam
Brass
Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period "Chinese" pattern bronze pen tray By Tiffany Studios
Bronze
Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Bronze Pen Tray
By Silver Crest Bronze, Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze pen tray By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal
Bronze
Sold|$3,500
French Art Nouveau Tray by Vibert
By Alexandre Vibert
Located in New York, NY
A French gilt bronze coin tray featuring a “Dragonfly Woman” by Alexandre Vibert. Circa 1890's
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper pen tray By Roycroft (signed with impressed
Copper
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Dressing Table Tray
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver dressing table tray has a plain rectangular form
Silver
Cut Crystal Inkwell on Silver Plated Tray
Located in Troy, MI
silver scalloped tray.
Crystal, Silver Plate
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper pen tray in brass finish By Roycroft (signed
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Pen Tray, 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper pen tray By Roycroft (signed
Brass, Copper
Sold|$4,500 / set
Gilt Bronze "Cobra" Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
letter opener, and a pen tray, the desk set features a host of masterfully-cast flaring cobras weaving
Bronze
Early 19th Century Regency Period Parquetry Book Tray
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Regency period parquetry book tray, having bold gilt brass gallery with leaf
Tulipwood
19th Century bronze and ormolu scalloped pen tray
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century bronze and ormolu scalloped oval shaped pen tray, enclosing inkwells and
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Pen Tray
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century French bronze and ormolu ribbed and scrolled hull boat-shape pen tray, raised on
Bronze, Ormolu
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray in the Venetian design By Tiffany Studios (signed to the
Bronze
Sold|$3,674
William IV Anglo Indian Solid Ebony Pen Tray
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Fine William IV Anglo-Indian solid ebony pen tray, of rectangular stepped form with three
Ebony
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Graduate pattern desk pen tray By
Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco sterling silver on bronze pen tray By Heintz Art
Bronze, Sterling Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern pen tray By Tiffany
Bronze
Large 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Pen-Tray
Located in London, GB
A large early 19th Century bronze and ormolu Pentray, having original heavy glass inkwells housed in pierced Gothic containers with central wafer box surmounted by well-cast greyhoun...
Bronze, Ormolu
Tiffany Studios, New York Bronze Inkwell and Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios, New York patinated bronze inkwell and pen tray with favrile glass insert.
19th Century Imari Painted Tile in Etched Brass Tray
Located in Pasadena, CA
Imari painted tile in etched brass tray with turned wood handles. Back of tile is marked "Minton’s
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period bronze pen tray By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern bronze pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Stamp Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze stamp tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze pen tray in the Venetian design By
Bronze
Late 19th Century Oriental Style Paper Tray with Lid
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 19th century paper tray with lid in the oriental style. The box is made from a light wood
Softwood
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze pen tray in the "American Indian" pattern By
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone pen tray By Tiffany Studios New York
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Silvered Bronze and Abalone Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period silvered bronze and inlaid abalone pen tray By Tiffany
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "American Indian" pattern pen tray By
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze "Graduate" pattern pen tray By Tiffany Studios
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period "American Indian" pattern gilt bronze pen tray By Tiffany
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Patinated Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze pen tray in the "American Indian
Bronze
19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Pen Tray with Urns
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century bronze and ormolu pentray, having central covered urn with triple swan mounts, supported on concave triangular plinth base, flanked by leaf and berry decorated ...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Dog, Pencil Tray, 1920-1930
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful handmade Black Forest inkwell. Around 1920 / 1930. Depiction of a dog. Wood with glass eyes.
Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut
Rare Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Inkwell on Tray, Early 1900s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau inkwell on tray, early 1900s. Measures 25.5 cm. x 16 cm. x 5.5
James Dixon & Sons English Sterling Silver Ink Wells on Tray
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Astoria, NY
James Dixon & Sons English sterling silver ink wells on tray with pierced gallery. James Dixon
Crystal, Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone pen tray By Tiffany
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone pen tray By Tiffany
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Silver Gilt Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern silver gilt bronze pen tray By Tiffany Studios
Bronze
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