Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Inkwell With Letter Rack Desk Set
Located in Land O' Lakes, FL
This sophisticated Art Deco black and gold desk set is a stunning example of 1920s elegance.
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1920s American Antique Gold Desk Set
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Vintage Asian Cloisonné Desk Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a touch of worldly, scholarly elegance to your study with this exquisite antique Asian desk set or standish. This remarkable piece showcases meticulous craftsmanship, featuring...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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 Gold Desk Set
Materials
Iron
19th Century Bronze and Marble Desk Set
$4,800 / set
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 holder.
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1890s English Victorian Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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 form of crenelated urns with anthemion-bud finials, all set on a rectangular base wit...
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1840s French Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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 Gold Desk Set
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Enamel, 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-century set has a warm golden finish with its original patina and has been made in T...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York 7-Piece "Pond Lily" Desk Set
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Two, including this one, have a rich brown and green patina, and the third has a gold doré finish. The rarity of the Pond Lily set stands in stark contrast to the boundless number of...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
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 tray and a pair of candleholders all finely decorated in Champlevé enamel. The pen...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Imperial Anichkov Palace Russian Bronze Garniture Desk Set. Alexei Alexandrovich
Located in Victoria, BC
An exceptional and rare three-piece Imperial Russian desk garniture, formerly housed in the Anichkov Palace, and bearing the personal cypher of Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich of Rus...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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 carved area as penholder. This is a wonderful piece for a collector of these pieces.
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Alabaster, 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 consists of a pair of candlesticks, a pen tray, an inkwell, a seal and a letter opener. ...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Classical Marble & Bronze Grand Tour Desk Set, Six Pieces
$3,150Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century Classical Marble & Bronze Grand Tour Desk Set, Six Pieces
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful 19th Century Classical Marble & Bronze Mounted Three Piece Grand Tour Desk Set Six piece set includes a letter rack, an ink blotter, & an exquisite pen tray with...
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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Seven-Piece Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Northport, MI
An exceptional seven-piece desk set by Tiffany Studios New York, crafted circa early 20th century in the iconic Pine Needle Pattern. This finely detailed ensemble features warm bronz...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Venetian Model Desk Set by Tiffany & Co., Gilded Bronze, Art Deco
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 & Co, (1837 - present). Signed TIFFANY STUDIOS, NEW YORK, 1647. United States, CIRCA ...
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted KPM Porcelain Desk Set - Inkwell Candlesticks
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Forney, TX
A very fine quality, exquisitely hand-crafted, late nineteenth century bronze doré mounted Royal Porcelain Factory Berlin (KPM) porcelain five piece desk set. The breathtaking anti...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Six-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Art & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" patinated bronze desk set. The six-piece set includes: picture frame, stamp box, inkwell, pen tray, match stand, and set of fo...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Nine-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Zodiac" bronze desk set. The nine-piece set includes: large inkwell, pen brush, two letter racks, pair of bookends, stamp box, notepad...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure wearing a straw hat, together with a pair French ormolu Inkwells. Both items are late 19...
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19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Ormolu, 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, a seal and a pen. The leather case is lined in its original velvet and silk. The en...
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1850s English Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure wearing a straw hat, together with a pair French ormolu Inkwells. Both items are late 19...
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19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique French Regency Grand Tour Bronze Crystal Desk Set Inkstand Encrier 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Heavy Gauge Chisel Cast French Grand Tour German Neo-Classical Bronze and Crystal Ink Stand of Museum Quality and generous proportions. First quarter of the Nineteenth Centu...
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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 polychrome painted flower decoration.
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19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Other
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Three Piece Desk Set - Leuchars of London
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Three Piece Desk Set By Leuchars of London James Leuchars The highly decorative mounted malachite set consisting of a letter box...
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Early 19th Century English Belle Époque Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Pine Needle" gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass desk set. The five-piece set includes: inkwell, letter rack, stamp box, rocker...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
NAPOLEON III Antique 1870 French Desk Tray Set In Gray Marble And Gilt Ormolu
$1,488Sale Price|25% Off
NAPOLEON III Antique 1870 French Desk Tray Set In Gray Marble And Gilt Ormolu
By Napoléon III
Located in Miami, FL
A Napoleon III desk set in marble and ormolu. This is a beautiful and flamboyant desk tray set created in Paris France during the Napoleon III period, back in late 1860 and 1870. Th...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Gold, Ormolu
French Art Deco Bronze Lioness/Panther Desk Calendar, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Desk Calendar with Lioness / Panther – Silverplate Bronze and Marble, France, 1920s. Striking and elegant French Art Deco desk calendar from the 1920s, featuring a s...
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1920s Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Desk Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt bronze “Zodiac” desk blotter ends by Tiffany Studios New York. The blotter ends each feature intricate pseudo-Celtic patterning interspersed with circular elements in ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Desk Calendar Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco bronze desk calendar holder or picture frame featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter corners in the "Pine Needle" pattern, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (signed to ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Blotter Ends Early 20th Century
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of bronze Tiffany Studios "Zodiac" desk pad blotters. Very nice original condition and patina. Signed "Tiffany Studios" Numbered "988". Each measure: 19.38 inched high. 2.19...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Desk Calendar Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze desk calendar holder or picture frame featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New Yo...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period silvered bronze and abalone blotter corners, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners sig...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter corners featuring symbols of the Zodiac, with a custom brown leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter corners with green leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners signed to the ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Grapevine Bronze Doré Blotter With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter corners with green leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter corner signe...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends in the "Pine Needle" pattern, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signe...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter ends with a custom blue leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter end signed...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Marshall Field & Co. Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios, Marshall Field & Co. 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze blotter corners, with a custom green leather desk blotter. In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Ma...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom green leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (blotter...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom blue leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom green leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (signed to the unders...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter ends with a custom blue leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter end signed to th...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Pair Dore Bronze Chinese Pattern 1751 Tiffany New York Desk Blotters
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Dore or Gilt Bronze Blotter ends by Tiffany Studios New York. The pair are item number 1751 and are a beautiful and rare Chinese pattern. Ready for any desk slits on the ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Adam" Pattern Bronze Doré Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends in the "Adam" pattern, with a custom brown leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (each blotter end signed ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze blotter ends in the "Grapevine" pattern, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
French Belle Epoque Bronze Desk Tidy with Pen Rest, Art Nouveau Design
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful Turn of the Century Decorative French Belle Epoque / Art Nouveau Bronze Desk Tidy. With A Pen Rest Hinged Inkwell Cover. Made By Depose, of France. Weighs 0.7kgs Height...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass blotter ends with verdigris green patina and a custom brown leather desk blotter In the ma...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends si...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom green leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Desk Calendar or Memo Pad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern bronze perpetual desk calendar holder or stationery holder By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New Yor...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Perpetual Desk Calendar, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Zodiac" pattern bronze perpetual desk calendar holder or stationery holder By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th C...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends si...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Parker Duofold Marbleized Fountain Pen & Pencil Set 1930's Rare Collectors Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1930's Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen & Pencil Set in Original Parker Box - rare collectors item. Fountain Pen Made in Canada 14k nib Geo S. Parker PAT SEP. 5-...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Collectors Set Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen & Pencil Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1930's Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen & Pencil Set in Original Parker Box - rare collectors item. Fountain Pen Made in Canada 14k nib Geo S. Parker PAT SEP. 5-...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Gold Plate
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom green leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (signed to ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
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19th Century Desk / Ink Well Set
Located in Milton, DE
This amazing 19th century ink well set is the crown to any power desk. It is [“gold” (has not been tested for carat content) leaf finish that is beautifully antiqued, It has two ori...
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Early 1900s English Beaux Arts Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Gold Leaf
Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Austin, TX
Native American spirit, preserved in patinated bronze. Imbue your workspace with a touch of early 20th-century elegance with this American Indian Desk Set from Tiffany Studios. Serve...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
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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. Known for exceptional quality, attention to detail, and use of high-quality materi...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
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Bronze
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Desk Set with Inkwell, Letter Opener and Basket
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 18.9 in D 5.91 in
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Desk Set with Inkwell, Letter Opener and Basket
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful desk ensemble in Louis XVI style compose by an inkwell, a paper-knife and a little plate. All in gilt bronze. Beautiful quality of chasing. Size: Inkwell W 48cm French wo...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
19th French Champlevé Enamel Onyx Letter Stand / Table / Desk Accessory
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H 5.52 in W 8.12 in D 3.82 in
19th French Champlevé Enamel Onyx Letter Stand / Table / Desk Accessory
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Please click on "CONTINUE READING" to consult the entire description of the service. This fabulous letter stand, table or desk accessory was made during the reign of last french Empe...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel
Tiffany Studios Desk Set, Pine needle
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Studios Desk Set, gold bronze dore, consisting of 4 blotter corners #997, 2 blotter ends #998, 1 pen tray #1004, Hand blotter #995, calendar #930, postal scale #872, stamp ...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Bronze Inkwell by Heinrich Krippel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Austrian Heroic Smelter Worker 20th century bronze sculpture desk set signed by Heinrich Krippel, 1883-1945. Note: Ink holder is missing..
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Letter Holder, Antique Gilt Bronze
Located in Summerland, CA
C.1890, French gilt bronze letter holder. Superbly detailed, cast bronze pierced work. Decorative theme in lovely female faces. Divided compartments with finial handle. Wonderful a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gold Desk Set
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Bronze
French Bronze and Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Candlestand 19th Century
Unavailable
H 11.03 in W 15.75 in D 10.63 in
French Bronze and Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Candlestand 19th Century
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A large and impressive early 19c French bronze and gilt bronze inkwell, the central chased handle with a pair of candle arms terminating in lion masks, 2 tray wells either side of a ...
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19th Century Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Italian Gucci Style Bronze Equestrian Dish
By Gucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic equestrian inspired catchall is very much in the manner of pieces created by Gucci and Hermes. Note: The cast bronze piece is detailed with a horseshoe, jocke...
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
French Early 19th Century Bronze Grecian Style Pen and Ink Stand, circa 1830
Unavailable
H 5.52 in W 10.63 in D 6.5 in
French Early 19th Century Bronze Grecian Style Pen and Ink Stand, circa 1830
Located in GB
This highly elaborate French gilt bronze desk pen and inkstand is decorated with fine detail in the Greek style with a raised central section that houses a pair of glass ink vessels ...
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Early 19th Century French Greek Revival Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Pen Holder Stand
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique gilt bronze pen holder with candle holders. Ornate detailed art nouveau floral details, manufactured by The Netting Co. Detroit. Overall patina, hole size .5" dia. quite he...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Viennese Gilt Bronze & Enamel Six-Pieces Miniature Salon Suite
Located in Pasadena, CA
A Viennese gilt bronze & enamel six-pieces miniature salon suite. Late 19th century The center table measures 3 1/4” wide x 2” high x 2 1/4” deep approximately. The couch measu...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Letter Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Woodbury, CT
This letter holder in gilt bronze is in the Zodiac pattern. 2 Compartments. Stamped on the bottom TIFFANY STUDIOS, NEW YORK, 1009 .Please note that all purchases must be complete...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studio Zodiac Series Gilt Bronze Letter Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A fine and legendary Tiffany Studios letter holder in a rich doré gilt bronze finish. Classic styling that works as well today as it did in the 1920s. Very chic and very now.
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau 7 Piece Desk Set by Heintz-Sterling, Copper, Bronze with Provenance
Unavailable
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Art Nouveau 7 Piece Desk Set by Heintz-Sterling, Copper, Bronze with Provenance
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Amazing Complete 7 Piece Desk Set. A beautiful Art Nouveau design by famed Heintz Art Metal. Sterling Silver on Bronze & Copper.-set consists of:blotter, blotter roller pad, paper...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Sterling Silver
Bronze English Inkwell Set with Rocking Blotter
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are featuring an ornate Victorian inkwell with a rocking blotter. The details on the cast bronze are intricately woven in the cast bronze. Two porcelain cups are inside the lids. ...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
1700s Clock Set
Located in Clinton, AR
5-piece hand painted. Origin, Paris, late 1700s-early 1800s over 200 years old.
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Inkwell "Bou Bou" by Max Le Verrier, 1930, Set of Two
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H 5.91 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Bronze Inkwell "Bou Bou" by Max Le Verrier, 1930, Set of Two
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Gent, BE
For your consideration, These Art Deco sculptures of a monkey holding an inkwell are the creation of one of the most iconic and important sculptors of the 1920s and 1930s, Max Le ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Clock Set, 19th Century, Lemerle Charpentier
By Lemerle-Charpentier & Cie
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Clock set with 4 lights candelabras, 19th century, Griotte marble, gilt bronze and crystal. Louis XVI style.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Crystal, Griotte Marble, Bronze
19th Century Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilt bronze clock set composed of pair of ten lights candelabras and clock. style louis XV, rococo style. Foliage, flowers and animals decors that descibes Fables of "JEAN DE LA FO...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Set Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire
Located in Warsaw, PL
This Etruscan vase-shaped mantel clock cast from bronze with gilded elements and brown patina originated from the first half of the nineteenth century. The Empire style was based on ...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bronze and Champleve Enamel Clock Set
By Neo Craft
Located in London, GB
French late 19th century clock set, consisting of a clock and a pair of matching candelabras.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Champlevé Enamel and Marble Clock Set
By Napoléon III
Located in London, GB
Three-piece marble and bronze Champlevé enamel clock garniture set, comprising of a central clock and a pair of candelabra. The clock is set on a white marble base on a rectangular p...
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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Russian Solid Gold Desk Set, Karl Hahn, circa 1890
By Carl Hahn
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Imperial Russian gold, carnelian, turquoise and mother of pearl desk set, comprising various writing instruments, beautifully decorated with stylised scrolling foliage a...
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19th Century Russian Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Carnelian, Enamel, Gold
Ornately Gilt Gold Brass Desk Accessory Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Ornately gilt Dore brass desk accessory set. Measures: Covered footed stamp box 3.3"L x 2" W x 1.5" H. Stamp pad 5" L x 3" W.
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Early 20th Century European Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Brass
Gilt Bronze "Cobra" Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
This three piece set made of gilt bronze from the Art Nouveau period is cast in the alluring forms of cobras, frozen in the midst of their mesmerizing dances. Comprised of a glass-li...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Cloisonné Bronze Desk Set, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cloisonné bronze desk set, 19th century A cloisonné bronze desk set composed of a pair of candlesticks, an inkwell, a penholder, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Measures: Candle...
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1870s European Napoleon III Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Bronze Graduate Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios New York bronze graduate five -piece desk set. Beautiful Art Nouveau- Art Deco transition era, circa 1910. (5-piece) Tiffany gilt bronze desk set Tiffany Studios ...
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
A handsome file and pen rest comprise this set. Albert Marionnet (1852-1910) was the master sculptor of this work.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Boxed Bronze Greyhound Desk Set Signed Boyer
Located in London, GB
Boxed bronze greyhound desk set of seal, pintray and two letter openers signed Boyer. In original box, lined in satin and velvet. Each piece signed Boyer and very well and cleverly s...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Egyptian Revival Desk Set, Stunning Group of Bronzes for the Desk by Schwarz
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H 5.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.13 in
Egyptian Revival Desk Set, Stunning Group of Bronzes for the Desk by Schwarz
By Rudolf Schwarz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This magnificent bronze desk set -- including a large inkwell in the form of a Pharaoh's head, accompanied by a rocking blotter, paperweight and letter opener, each with Pharaoh or s...
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1920s German Egyptian Revival Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Gilt Bronze Venetian Desk Set, Circa 1915
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tiffany Studios circa 1915 desk set, comprising a pair of blotter ends, a letter rack, notepad, pen tray, letter opener. Letter rack, calendar frame, double inkstand, notepad, pen ...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Amazing 1870 Late Empire Pure Gold Gilded Metal and Crystal Italian Desk Set
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H 4.34 in W 9.85 in D 12.6 in
Amazing 1870 Late Empire Pure Gold Gilded Metal and Crystal Italian Desk Set
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This is an Italian desk set in original box from the Late Empire period, dating to around 1870.
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Late 19th Century Italian Empire Revival Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Antique 19th Century Victorian 9-Karat Gold & M.O.P Cased Desk Set, circa 1897
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H 0.99 in W 2.17 in D 7.68 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian 9-Karat Gold & M.O.P Cased Desk Set, circa 1897
By William Harrison Walter
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description: Antique 19th century Victorian 9-Karat gold, three pieces desk writing set, comprising of a gold and mother-of-pearl letter opener, pen and pencil, each handle beauti...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Gold
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Desk Accessory Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period gilt bronze desk set featuring a Zodiac design. The three-piece set includes: letter rack and bookends. By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Antique Grand Tour Victorian Classical Marble & Bronze Three Piece Desk Set
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H 9.26 in W 18.9 in D 11.03 in
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 piece set includes a letter rack, an ink blotter, & an exquisite pen tray with a cen...
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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Cloisonné Bronze Desk Set in Napoleon III Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Early 20th century cloisonné bronze desk set in Napoleon III style. Measures: Inkwell - H 10 cm, W 26 cm, D 16 cm Tampon - H 6, W 13 cm, D 7 cm ?ocument holder - H 12 cm, L 12 cm,...
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Early 20th Century European Napoleon III Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
French Ormolu Bronze, Onyx, and Champlevé Cloisonné Enamel Desk Set, Inkwell
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H 3.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
French Ormolu Bronze, Onyx, and Champlevé Cloisonné Enamel Desk Set, Inkwell
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
French ormolu bronze, onyx, and champlevé cloisonné enamel three-piece desk set, comprising of an inkwell / encrier, a platter / tray, and a candlestick with a female bust, circa ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Large Double Inkstand Desk Set Lions, 19th Century
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H 7 in W 12 in D 7.75 in
French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Large Double Inkstand Desk Set Lions, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality stylish heavy gauge gilt bronze inkstand desk set of generous proportions and of french origin.
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19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Tiffany Studios New York Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Desk Set, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau period Louis XVI style gilt bronze desk set. The two-piece set includes a notepad holder and a rocker blotter. By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th c...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Double XX Enameled & Bronze Pattern Desk Set by, Tiffany Studios
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H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 2 in
Art Nouveau Double XX Enameled & Bronze Pattern Desk Set by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Furnaces
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Early 20th Century Art Nouveau fine Rare gilt bronze and enameled "Double XX" pattern desk set by, Louis C. Tiffany Furnaces for Tiffany Studios compromising of a picture frame, l...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
French Ormolu and Bronze Desk Ink Set Encrier Satyr Mounts Regency Period
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H 4.25 in W 9.25 in D 4.5 in
French Ormolu and Bronze Desk Ink Set Encrier Satyr Mounts Regency Period
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning French “Grand Tour” Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Desk Set, Encrier or Pentray, of outstanding quality and good size proportions, early Nineteenth Century, possibly Regency peri...
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19th Century French Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Ink Set Encrier Acanthus Grand Tour Regency
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H 4.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Ink Set Encrier Acanthus Grand Tour Regency
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning French “Grand Tour” Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Desk Set, Encrier or Pentray, of outstanding quality and compact proportions, early Nineteenth Century, possibly Regency period...
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19th Century French Regency Antique Gold Desk Set
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Ormolu, Bronze
Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Set Encrier Inkwell Art Nouveau Grand Tour
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H 4.75 in W 10.5 in D 6.75 in
Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Set Encrier Inkwell Art Nouveau Grand Tour
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb example of a French ormolu and patinated bronze heavy gauge twin ink desk stand of rectangular outline, circa 1875, possibly earlier, 19th century. The lavish cast ormolu f...
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Desk Set, circa 1910
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H 8.75 in W 12.63 in D 3.5 in
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Desk Set, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" bronze and slag glass desk set. The three-piece set includes: letter rack, inkwell, and pen tray. By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, ea...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
American Art Deco Desk Set Heintz Art Metal Shop Sterling on Bronze 9 Piece
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H 3 in W 10 in D 6 in
American Art Deco Desk Set Heintz Art Metal Shop Sterling on Bronze 9 Piece
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Toronto, Ontario
American Art Deco sterling on bronze 9-piece desk set, Heintz Art Metal Shop, Buffalo, N.Y, circa 1920. Comprising perpetual calendar, humidor, inkwell, letter stand, pen tray, pair ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Doré Bronze And Enamel Writing Desk Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite French writing desk casket is a stellar example of neoclassical craftsmanship. Fashioned from Doré bronze and adorned with royal blue enamel, it features a classical t...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Pair of Antique Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of antique, bronze, Tiffany Studios desk blotters signed and stamped "998". Good vintage condition.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Desk Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt bronze “Zodiac” desk blotter ends by Tiffany Studios New York. The blotter ends each feature intricate pseudo-Celtic patterning interspersed with circular elements in ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
French Neoclassical Revival Bronze and Ormolu Desk Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely early 20th century French, neoclassical revival style pierced and cast bronze frieze and ormolu mounted gilt metal table or desk stand. It has 2 gilt ormolu and hinged lidd...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Tiffany Studios "Pine Needle" Pattern Bronze & Glass Desk Calendar
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H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 2.75 in
Antique Tiffany Studios "Pine Needle" Pattern Bronze & Glass Desk Calendar
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite desk calendar, produced by Tiffany Studios in the early 20th century, features the iconic "Pine Needle" pattern, a celebrated design within the Art Nouveau movement. M...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Antique Grand Tour Ormolu Desk Inkwell Centerpiece Elkington Silversmiths 19thC
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H 7.75 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
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 of generous size, made by renown Silversmiths Elkington & Co. Mid Nineteenth Centur...
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19th Century English Grand Tour Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Corners With Desk Blotter
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H 0.25 in W 28.25 in D 19.25 in
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Corners With Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze "Grapevine" blotter corners, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners signed to t...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Pen Tray Desk Accessory, circa 1910
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H 0.38 in W 10 in D 3 in
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Pen Tray Desk Accessory, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs by Tiffany Studios. New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: 10"W x 3"D x 0.38"H Good original vintage cond...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Doré Desk Calendar Frame
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze "American Indian" pattern desk calendar frame or picture frame By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 7...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
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Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Perpetual Desk Calendar or Stationery Holder
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H 3.75 in W 4.88 in D 5.75 in
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Perpetual Desk Calendar or Stationery Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Zodiac" pattern bronze perpetual desk calendar holder or stationery holder By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th C...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Desk Set
Materials
Bronze
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Antique Gold Desk Set For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique gold desk set you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique gold desk set — often made from metal, bronze and glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique gold desk set you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique gold desk set made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique gold desk set over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany Studios, Marshall Field & Co. and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Gold Desk Set?
Prices for an antique gold desk set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $165 and can go as high as $550,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,595.
Finding the Right Desk-accessories for You
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
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