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Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s

Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed C...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

NAVAL CANNON 18th Century Miniature Desk Accessory In Wood And Iron
NAVAL CANNON 18th Century Miniature Desk Accessory In Wood And Iron

NAVAL CANNON 18th Century Miniature Desk Accessory In Wood And Iron

Located in Miami, FL

A miniature naval cannon from the 18th century. This is a beautiful and very handsome model of a 18th century naval cannon. The cannon represents a model of the artillery pieces use...

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18th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk
Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk

Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk

Located in Essex, MA

Made as a slant lid desk with fold down writing lid opening to a fitted interior. Two drawers below and bracket feet. Bone is white and tinted green. Carved details.

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1790s European Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Bone, Wood

Miniature Cast Bronze Grand Tour Architectural Model and Desk Thermometer
Miniature Cast Bronze Grand Tour Architectural Model and Desk Thermometer

Miniature Cast Bronze Grand Tour Architectural Model and Desk Thermometer

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This miniature cast bronze architectural desk thermometer sculpture of a European monument dates to the 19th century to commemorate one of the Grand Tours of Europe.

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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Bronze

American Chippendale Rare Miniature Slant Front Desk w/ original Brasses c1780s
American Chippendale Rare Miniature Slant Front Desk w/ original Brasses c1780s

American Chippendale Rare Miniature Slant Front Desk w/ original Brasses c1780s

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Savannah, GA

This rare and important slant top desk is an exceptional example of a miniature piece of furniture.

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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Brass

Small naturalistic desk set with rabbit and barrels made of patinated metal
Small naturalistic desk set with rabbit and barrels made of patinated metal

Small naturalistic desk set with rabbit and barrels made of patinated metal

Located in Greven, DE

The small tray was presumably intended for storing matches, paperclips, or other small desk items. Interesting Facts: Miniature desk sets of this kind were a popular part of decorat...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Metal

Bronze Yacht Anchor, Desk Ornament    This is a lovely piece a working miniature
Bronze Yacht Anchor, Desk Ornament    This is a lovely piece a working miniature

Bronze Yacht Anchor, Desk Ornament This is a lovely piece a working miniature

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Bronze Yacht Anchor, Desk Ornament This is a lovely piece a working miniature The Yacht Anchor is fully articulated and lends itself yo making a useful.

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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Bronze

English miniature world desk globe circa 1930
English miniature world desk globe circa 1930

English miniature world desk globe circa 1930

Located in Central England, GB

This lovely vintage miniature desk globe is a very eye-catching and pleasing piece that is tactile in the hand.

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Early 20th Century British Regency Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Jydsk Desk Telephone
Early 20th Century Jydsk Desk Telephone

Early 20th Century Jydsk Desk Telephone

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is an Early 20th century Jydsk Desk Telephone from Denmark. It depicts a black color square shaped metal box desktop hand-cranked telephone. In the front of the telephone is the...

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Desk Telephone
Early 20th Century French Desk Telephone

Early 20th Century French Desk Telephone

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a French Model 1910-No.1366 Desk Telephone. It depicts a square wooden tall box with a metal handset connected at the top. A long cord join the handset to the generator in th...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Desk Globe
Early 20th Century Desk Globe

Early 20th Century Desk Globe

Located in Firenze, FI

Beautiful physical and political terrestrial table globe on bronze base and plaster sphere with double rotary movement. Designed by Prof. Guido Cora for G.B.Paravia Editori in the fi...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Western Electric  Desk Telephone
Early 20th Century Western Electric  Desk Telephone

Early 20th Century Western Electric Desk Telephone

By Western Electric

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a WESTERN Electric Desk Telephone. It depicts a black color telephone with an oval base and a Bakelite handset. The base has a rotary dial. The phone is connected through a c...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Metal

A 19th Century Cheese Vat Desk Model
A 19th Century Cheese Vat Desk Model

A 19th Century Cheese Vat Desk Model

Located in Tetbury, England

A scale model of a cheese vat. Wonderfully detailed, rivetted steel, tin and machined bronze, very similar to the vats produced by W.H. Smith of Whitchurch. Left in found condition.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Tin

Bronze and Iron Desk Signal Cannon Model
Bronze and Iron Desk Signal Cannon Model

Bronze and Iron Desk Signal Cannon Model

Located in San Mateo, CA

This desk top signal cannon has a bronze barrel and iron carriage. This model will actually fire. The barrel has a nice patina. The base has been repainted in the past. One brass nut...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Georgian Oak Kneehole Desk, George III Style, England, Circa 1750
Georgian Oak Kneehole Desk, George III Style, England, Circa 1750

Georgian Oak Kneehole Desk, George III Style, England, Circa 1750

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

This beautiful little miniature antique desk is almost certainly a travelling salesmans sample piece.

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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Oak

Ornate Desk Model Signal Cannon in Bronze and Iron
Ornate Desk Model Signal Cannon in Bronze and Iron

Ornate Desk Model Signal Cannon in Bronze and Iron

Located in San Mateo, CA

This large desk top cannon model will actually fire. The barrel is bronze and the carriage is iron. The carriage has been repainted in the past.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique 18th century style pair of desk cannon English circa 1920
Antique 18th century style pair of desk cannon English circa 1920

Antique 18th century style pair of desk cannon English circa 1920

Located in Central England, GB

This superb pair of model desk cannons has been beautifully handmade in mahogany with nailed brass fittings and heavy cast bronze barrels.

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Early 20th Century British Louis Philippe Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Miniature Austrian Enamel Sterling Silver & Bronze Desk Clock
Miniature Austrian Enamel Sterling Silver & Bronze Desk Clock

Miniature Austrian Enamel Sterling Silver & Bronze Desk Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Miniature Austrian enamel sterling silver & bronze desk clock Bronze case with figure of a winged putti kneeling on the domical base holding up a bowed medallion, hand painted por...

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19th Century American Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Silver, Bronze

TRAIN-WAGON 1900 Antique Desk Cigar Box With Wheels In Oak Wood & Bronze
TRAIN-WAGON 1900 Antique Desk Cigar Box With Wheels In Oak Wood & Bronze

TRAIN-WAGON 1900 Antique Desk Cigar Box With Wheels In Oak Wood & Bronze

Located in Miami, FL

An antique desk cigar box humidor in the shape of a train wagon. This is an amazing antique desk cigar box humidor designed to looks like a train wagon. Crafted with meticulous indu...

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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Paul Sormani French Miniature Cylinder Writing Desk
19th Century Paul Sormani French Miniature Cylinder Writing Desk

19th Century Paul Sormani French Miniature Cylinder Writing Desk

By Paul Sormani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French walnut miniature cylinder writing desk with brass mountings and velvet writing surface.

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19th Century French Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Brass

Early 20th C Brass & Copper Desk Model of A Naval Ships Tripod Mast Maritime
Early 20th C Brass & Copper Desk Model of A Naval Ships Tripod Mast Maritime

Early 20th C Brass & Copper Desk Model of A Naval Ships Tripod Mast Maritime

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A decorative model of a naval ships tripod mast, constructed In brass and copper raised on a chamfered oak plinth. Tripod masts replaced the pole mast in the Edwardian era and where...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Cat climbing a pole desk fancy, Bronze and Silver miniature
Vintage Cat climbing a pole desk fancy, Bronze and Silver miniature

Vintage Cat climbing a pole desk fancy, Bronze and Silver miniature

Located in NEWARK, GB

The most charming little desk fancy of a cat climbing a pole. The cat is crafted in bronze, so finely detailed for such a small fellow, cold painted in realistic colours, the cat ha...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary
French Louis XV Miniature Secretary

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19th Century) vitrine in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and clear glass panels.  

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19th Century Louis XV Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Glass, Walnut

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell
French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19th Century) inkwell stand in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and etched glass doors. Roll top is stiff and hard to open.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Glass

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell
French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19th Century) inkwell stand in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and etched glass doors.   

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19th Century Louis XV Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Enamel Miniatures Living Room and Piano Set
Enamel Miniatures Living Room and Piano Set

Enamel Miniatures Living Room and Piano Set

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Enamel miniatures living room and piano set Origin Vienna, Austria Circa 1900 Enamel and bronze materials The piano is a music box (it works) The general condition is very good. ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Rococo Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Enamel

Boucheron Antique Miniature Oil Painting Set in a Silver Desk Frame Paris c 1870
Boucheron Antique Miniature Oil Painting Set in a Silver Desk Frame Paris c 1870

Boucheron Antique Miniature Oil Painting Set in a Silver Desk Frame Paris c 1870

By Boucheron

Located in Aspen, CO

Frederic Boucheron small ornate frame holding a fine miniature oil painting. Probably designed by Jules Debut, a major designer for Boucheron in the late 19th century. 1988. He des...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Silver

Antique Boston Sandwich or French Miniature Scramble Paperweight
Antique Boston Sandwich or French Miniature Scramble Paperweight

Antique Boston Sandwich or French Miniature Scramble Paperweight

By Baccarat, Boston and Sandwich Glass Company, New England Glass Company, Saint Louis

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique scramble paperweight. With an entertaining collector's label to the base that reads 'Sandwich Junk Wt.'. That collector thought it was a Boston Sandwich weight. We'r...

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Late 19th Century Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Victorian Miniature Travelling Inkwell Brown Wood Metal Glass Writing
Antique Victorian Miniature Travelling Inkwell Brown Wood Metal Glass Writing

Antique Victorian Miniature Travelling Inkwell Brown Wood Metal Glass Writing

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Victorian Miniature Travelling Inkwell Brown Wood Metal Glass Writing Continental Wood, metal, glass Late 19th Century Dimensions: H x D: 4.5cm x 4cm This miniature ant...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique Asprey Miniature Reference Book Set and Boulle inlaid rack
Antique Asprey Miniature Reference Book Set and Boulle inlaid rack

Antique Asprey Miniature Reference Book Set and Boulle inlaid rack

Located in New York, NY

Finest Quality Antique Art Deco period miniature book set and original tortoise shell Boulle brass inlaid stand from Asprey dating to 1921. Each book leather bound with gilt end pag...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Leather, Wood

Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian
Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique desktop specimen case. An English, mahogany and brass miniature chest of drawers in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Beautiful...

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Apprentice Mule Chest, English, Oak, Miniature Coffer, Desktop, Georgian
Antique Apprentice Mule Chest, English, Oak, Miniature Coffer, Desktop, Georgian

Antique Apprentice Mule Chest, English, Oak, Miniature Coffer, Desktop, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique apprentice mule chest. An English, oak miniature desktop coffer, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1800.

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Oak

19th Century Viennese Miniature Covered Silver and Enamel Cornucopia
19th Century Viennese Miniature Covered Silver and Enamel Cornucopia

19th Century Viennese Miniature Covered Silver and Enamel Cornucopia

Located in New York, NY

A very fine antique jeweled, silver Viennese enamel covered Cornucopia. Each panel is beautifully enameled with cupids, Angeles and Maidens with neoclassical mythological subjects, f...

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1850s Austrian Medieval Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Enamel

Gilt Austrian Zappler Miniature Cow's tail Pendulum Clock
Gilt Austrian Zappler Miniature Cow's tail Pendulum Clock

Gilt Austrian Zappler Miniature Cow's tail Pendulum Clock

Located in Montreal, QC

Gilt Austrian Zappler miniature owl's tail pendulum clock with gilt scrolls decorated with eagles, angel and turquoise stones and figural ottoman turk finial. Provenance Liliane M. ...

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1850s Austrian Baroque Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique Bronze Extinguishing Cradle, Signed Bronze Miniature Bust, Circa 1880
Antique Bronze Extinguishing Cradle, Signed Bronze Miniature Bust, Circa 1880

Antique Bronze Extinguishing Cradle, Signed Bronze Miniature Bust, Circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Exceptional extinguishing cradle made of heavy bronze. The handle is designed as a man's bust. The artist's initials "CH" can be found on the top.

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Bronze

Grimaldi and Johnson, Strand, London. Miniature Bracket Timepiece
Grimaldi and Johnson, Strand, London. Miniature Bracket Timepiece

Grimaldi and Johnson, Strand, London. Miniature Bracket Timepiece

By Grimaldi & Johnson

Located in Amersham, GB

A very fine and rare miniature bracket timepiece made by one of Britain’s most revered horological partnerships. The eight day single fusee movement held by four turned pillars with ...

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1810s English Regency Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Brass, Steel

Miniature French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock of Soldier
Miniature French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock of Soldier

Miniature French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock of Soldier

Located in London, GB

Fine miniature French Empire clock in ormolu. Dating from the First French Empire period with original ormolu and with fine enamel dial and movement signed The clock stands upon fine...

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1810s French Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Located in seoul, KR

During Yongzheng era, such miniatures were appreciated for their craftsmanship and aesthetic value. They were also often used in scholars' studios as part of the 'wenfang', or study ...

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1720s East Asian Qing Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Ceramic

UNIQUE PAIR OF ANTIQUE JOHN STONE'S MINIATURE GLOBES ON CORINTHIAN PiLLED BASES
UNIQUE PAIR OF ANTIQUE JOHN STONE'S MINIATURE GLOBES ON CORINTHIAN PiLLED BASES

UNIQUE PAIR OF ANTIQUE JOHN STONE'S MINIATURE GLOBES ON CORINTHIAN PiLLED BASES

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare one of a kind matched pair of John Stone's of Edinburgh & London Miniature globes seated on ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Wood

Miniature with Bronze Frame, 19th Century, After Work of Sir Joshua Reynolds
Miniature with Bronze Frame, 19th Century, After Work of Sir Joshua Reynolds

Miniature with Bronze Frame, 19th Century, After Work of Sir Joshua Reynolds

Located in Madrid, ES

Miniature with bronze frame in Neoclassical style (19th century). "Mrs. Smith (Charlotte Delaval) and her children (George, Henry, Louisa and Charlotte)". Following the work of Sir...

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19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Bronze, Other

Miniature Egyptian Style Walnut Bracket Clock, Barraud & Lund, London
Miniature Egyptian Style Walnut Bracket Clock, Barraud & Lund, London

Miniature Egyptian Style Walnut Bracket Clock, Barraud & Lund, London

By Francis Barraud

Located in Norwich, GB

Miniature Egyptian Style Walnut Bracket Clock, Barraud & Lund, London Rare miniature English fusee bracket clock housed in an Egyptian style walnut case with ebony mouldings, steppe...

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1850s English Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Walnut

Paul Frey Miniature 18-Karat Gold and Jade Clock
Paul Frey Miniature 18-Karat Gold and Jade Clock

Paul Frey Miniature 18-Karat Gold and Jade Clock

By Paul Frey

Located in New Orleans, LA

An exceptionally rare objet d'art, this opulent and incredibly rare French miniature clock is crafted of solid 18-karat gold and jade. Crafted by Parisian jeweler Paul Frey and retai...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Jade, Bronze

Pair Antique English Regency Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Watch or Miniature Holders
Pair Antique English Regency Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Watch or Miniature Holders

Pair Antique English Regency Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Watch or Miniature Holders

Located in London, GB

Superb near pair of Russian or English early 19th century watch or portrait holders. In the finest quality ormolu set on square socles. The bases of square form in black and Sienna m...

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1820s British Regency Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu

A Regency Cut Glass Miniature Obelisk Prism With An Optical Illusion Of An Urn
A Regency Cut Glass Miniature Obelisk Prism With An Optical Illusion Of An Urn

A Regency Cut Glass Miniature Obelisk Prism With An Optical Illusion Of An Urn

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Very Beautiful Well Executed Regency Cut Glass Miniature Obelisk Prism. With An Optical Illusion Of An Urn Decorated With Hand Painted Flowers By cutting a pattern on the back, an...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Cut Glass, Paint

Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé
Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé

Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé

Located in Paris, FR

Green leather case with several gussets and bound sheets. The case opens with a gold clasp. Inside the case, an oval miniature is preserved. This represents a young woman in bust wea...

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Early 1800s French Antique Miniature Desk

Miniature Single Fusee Bracket Clock By William Johnston, Strand, London
Miniature Single Fusee Bracket Clock By William Johnston, Strand, London

Miniature Single Fusee Bracket Clock By William Johnston, Strand, London

By Johnson

Located in Amersham, GB

An extremely small single fusee bracket clock in a scalloped mahogany case. The eight day movement having a half deadbeat escapement with a T bar pendulum with hold fast, is beautifu...

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1830s English William IV Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Edwardian 1908 Miniature Travel Clock With Guilloché Enamel In Sterling With Box
Edwardian 1908 Miniature Travel Clock With Guilloché Enamel In Sterling With Box

Edwardian 1908 Miniature Travel Clock With Guilloché Enamel In Sterling With Box

Located in Miami, FL

An Edwardian miniature travel clock designed by Valmé. Stunning and rare miniature travel-carriage clock, made in Geneva Switzerland by the Valmé Swiss Co. and the Concord Watch Co....

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Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Lovely pair of English miniature globes on carved wooden stands
Lovely pair of English miniature globes on carved wooden stands

Lovely pair of English miniature globes on carved wooden stands

By Newton and Son

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

Diameter globes 2.75 inches / Total height including stands 6.75 inches Pair 2 3/4-inch miniature desk globes, each comprised of 12 hand-colored engraved gores on plaster spheres, w...

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1820s British Victorian Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Rare Rosewood Decorative Writing Slope With Secret Compartments
Antique Rare Rosewood Decorative Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

Antique Rare Rosewood Decorative Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Weighs 3kgs Historically, writing slopes were portable wood boxes that unfolded into miniature travel desks during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns
Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns

Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns

By William Comyns

Located in Northampton, GB

The Stationery Box in the shape of a miniature Bureau Desk with fretwork silver rail and bow front raised upon for sterling silver scrollwork legs.

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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box
Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box

Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This vintage miniature wood box has six drawers and lots of character and patina. Some of the drawers are lined in faux marbleized paper. We see this wonderful piece being used to st...

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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Marble Top Miniature Secretaire a Abbatant, Fall Front Desk
French 19th Century Marble Top Miniature Secretaire a Abbatant, Fall Front Desk

French 19th Century Marble Top Miniature Secretaire a Abbatant, Fall Front Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

French late 19th century marble top miniature secretaire abbatant with four drawers, two shelves, and two drawers below abbatant alongside bronze mounts. The piece is part of the co...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Bronze

AMERICAN 1820 Miniature Secrétaire Jewelry Box With Drawers In Mahogany Wood
AMERICAN 1820 Miniature Secrétaire Jewelry Box With Drawers In Mahogany Wood

AMERICAN 1820 Miniature Secrétaire Jewelry Box With Drawers In Mahogany Wood

Located in Miami, FL

It is a remarkable conversation piece that will elegantly accent any space, whether in a home or office setting. Miniature Secrétaire The miniature secrétaire jewelry box is a high...

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1820s American American Colonial Antique Miniature Desk

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Bronze

Early 20th c. Handmade Cigar Box Art Library Desk c.1930
Early 20th c. Handmade Cigar Box Art Library Desk c.1930

Early 20th c. Handmade Cigar Box Art Library Desk c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

Cigar Brand Promotions: Major tobacco companies often commissioned high-end, novelty storage humidor boxes shaped like miniature executive desks to showcase at fine shop counters.

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Miniature Desk

Materials

Metal

Very Nice Marquetry Inlaid Miniature Desk on Beautiful Curved Feet
Very Nice Marquetry Inlaid Miniature Desk on Beautiful Curved Feet

Very Nice Marquetry Inlaid Miniature Desk on Beautiful Curved Feet

By Matelot, Liège

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very nice marquetry inlaid miniature desk on beautiful curved feet on the back side dated "Liege 1803" as compendium, the mechanism under the tabletop with wooden wheels.

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19th Century Belgian Other Antique Miniature Desk

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Antique Miniature Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique miniature desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and bronze, every antique miniature desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique miniature desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique miniature desk bearing Georgian, Louis XVI or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique miniature desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andre Romain Guilmet, Eric Kirkham Cole and Matelot, Liège produced versions that are worth a look.

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An antique miniature desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,467, while the lowest priced sells for $178 and the highest can go for as much as $98,500.
Questions About Antique Miniature Desk
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.