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Antique Postal Desk

Antique 19th Century Walnut Shenandoah Valley Moravian Plantation / Postal Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique 19th Century American plantation / postal desk, handcrafted by Moravian craftsmen in the
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19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Postal Desk

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Walnut

Antique Solid Oak Slotted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique solid oak postal desk with several removable shelves, drawer with brass handle
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

Antique postal sorting desk
Located in Franklin, TN
Antique wooden post office sorting desk with a beautiful, rich brown patina.
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Early 20th Century Antique Postal Desk

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Wood

Antique postal sorting desk
Antique postal sorting desk
H 47 in W 42 in D 30 in
Sterling Silver Postal Scales - Desk Ideas - Hallmarked in 1913
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in London, London
Silver Postal Scales, are plain in design, and have the original silver plated weights. The postal
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Postal Desk

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Sterling Silver

Original Otto Wagner for Thonet 1905 Writing Desk Postal Saving Bank Vienna
By Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Otto Wagner writing desk from the Postal Saving Bank in Vienna. Made by Thonet, Vienna.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Postal Desk

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Wood

Antique Victorian Tatum's Dual Postal Ink Stand with Two Crystal Inkwells
Located in Stamford, CT
Hard to find antique Victorian Tatum's dual postal inkwell stand with two crystal inkwells in a
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Postal Desk

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Crystal, Iron

Large Antique Victorian Brass Postal Scales and Weights, Scotland 1900, H977
Located in Vancouver, BC
Large Antique Victorian Brass Postal Scales and Weights, Scotland 1900, H977 Scotland 1900
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

Fine English Letter / Postal Scale in Malachite by Sampson Mordan, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine and rare antique English desk or letter scale, the base covered in stunning green
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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Postal Desk

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Malachite, Bronze

English 19th Century Postal Scale in Pietre Dure and Brass by S. Mordan, London
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th Century Mordan postal scale in brass on pietre dure base. The black marble base is
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Late 19th Century English Antique Postal Desk

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Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
balance scale, Antique Postal Brass Tin Bilateral Scale. Nice item for your writing desk or just as a
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1920s German Victorian Antique Postal Desk

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Metal

Russian Silver Troika Sculpture, I. Sazikov after E. Lanceray, Moscow, ca. 1875
By Ignaty Sazikov
Located in New York, NY
. One of his most important pieces that won him the golden awards is a desk-size sculpture, representing
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1870s Russian Victorian Antique Postal Desk

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Marble, Silver

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Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large scale natural amethyst specimen originating from Brazil. Crystals from Brazil are most often found as radiating masses, with individual crystals appearing as pyramids. This e...
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15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Postal Desk

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Amethyst

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Large Natural Amethyst Plate Specimen
H 12.41 in W 11.62 in D 4.53 in
Industrial filing cabinet in wood with 30 original cardboard storage boxes
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1920s / filing cabinet / wood and mint site panels, cardboard boxes / mid-century / industrial / vintage design An exquisite filing cabinet in warm dark wood with 30 origi...
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1920s Belgian Industrial Antique Postal Desk

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Metal

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthale...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Postal Desk

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Oak, Plywood

Antique Victorian Oak Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An impressive antique Victorian oak leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1870-1890 period. It is of superb quality, solid oak through...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

Antique English Walnut Letter Rack
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique English letters cabinet or rack, or home office desk organizer. Fashioned in gorgeous walnut with good grain and patina. Small drawer at the base adds to the utlity of t...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Postal Desk

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Walnut

Antique English Walnut Letter Rack
Antique English Walnut Letter Rack
H 12 in W 16.5 in D 11 in
Antique file cabinet with 36 drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique walnut filing cabinet from the well-known company Shannon from the US. They also had a European branch in London. This is a filing cabinet with 36 drawers and lockable with a...
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1910s Antique Postal Desk

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Walnut

Antique file cabinet with 36 drawers
Antique file cabinet with 36 drawers
H 53.94 in W 46.07 in D 17.72 in
Antique Walnut Cabinet, Sheet Music Cabinet, File Cabinet, Scotland 1920, H1131
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Cabinet, Sheet Music Cabinet, Collectors Cabinet, Filing Cabinet, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1920, H1131 + Scotland 1920 + Solid Walnut + Original finish + Rect...
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1920s Scottish Antique Postal Desk

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Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Desk Secretary from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved in southern France, circa 1760, the fold out secretary is both stylish and functional; the elegant writing desk crafted from solid walnut, stands on cabriole legs over a scall...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Postal Desk

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Bronze

Hans Wegner RY-32 Desk, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner RY-32 desk, circa 1960. Oak desk from Danish icon Hans Wegner produced by Ry Mobler. The legs, drawers and frame are made from solid, patinated oak whilst the top is o...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Postal Desk

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Oak

Hans Wegner RY-32 Desk, 1960
Hans Wegner RY-32 Desk, 1960
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 20.48 in
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1860-1880 period. This is of extremely fine quality, it was made by...
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1860s British High Victorian Antique Postal Desk

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Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Antique Wax Seal
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique sterling silver handle for wax seal. New old stock, the owner would have an engraved stamp made to attach to the handle. Send your correspondence off with style! Beautiful Ar...
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Postal Desk

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Sterling Silver

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing slope with nicely aged patina. circa 1850 Commonly used by military officers in the f...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

Victorian deskBronze Horse and Jockey
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian silver plated bronze figure of horse and jockey jumping grass fence on white onyx rectangular shaped base
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Postal Desk

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Onyx, Bronze, Silver Plate

Victorian deskBronze Horse and Jockey
Victorian deskBronze Horse and Jockey
H 9 in W 5.5 in D 11.5 in
Vintage Industrial English Oak Filing Cabinet with Drawers, 1920s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This antique cabinet was manufactured in England in first half of the 20th century. It is made from solid oak wood. It has four deep drawers with compartments and one smaller under t...
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1920s British Industrial Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique, circa mid 19th Century English Military Campaign traveling writing or lap desk with brass details, a fitted leather and gilt interior, two ink bottles, pen tray and compa...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Postal Desk

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Antique Edwardian brass postal scales & weights
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian brass postal scales having a pair of original brass postal scales standing on a hardwood stand with the original brass weights
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

Antique Edwardian brass postal scales & weights
Antique Edwardian brass postal scales & weights
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H 4.34 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in

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Tiffany Studios Postal Scale
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Studios gold bronze postal scale, signed Tiffany Studios, N.Y 872
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Early 20th Century American Antique Postal Desk

Antique Tiffany Studios Postal Scale
Tiffany Studios Postal Scale
H 3 in W 3 in D 1.75 in
Tiffany Studios Postal Scale, Grape
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Studios Scale, Grape Pattern, green favrile glass with brown bronze base, signed Tiffany Studios, N.Y. 872, original markings for measurements. It measures 3 1/4" h. x 3" d...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Postal Desk

Antique Engraved Brass Postal Scales 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Engraved brass postal scales with unusual very detailed micro mosaic panels depicting two figures
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

Antique Postal Scales Brass Engraved Pietra Dura, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique brass engraved postal scales with an elaborate inlaid Ashford marble base and engraved
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Postal Desk

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Marble, Brass

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
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Early 20th Century American Antique Postal Desk

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Bronze

19th French Champlevé Enamel Onyx Letter Stand / Table / Desk Accessory
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
letter stand, table or desk accessory was made during the reign of last french Emperor Napoleon III. The
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Postal Desk

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Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Canaux Rare French All Sterling Silver Inkwell Exaggerated Rococo Pattern
By Paul Canaux and Company 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
by email to track your package online on the French website then on the website of postal service in
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1890s French Rococo Antique Postal Desk

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Iron and Wavy Glass Postal Desk
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage iron and wavy glass postal desk Size: 31.5" W x 24” D x 47.5" H Clearance: 28.5" H
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19th Century Antique Postal Desk

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Iron

Vintage Iron and Wavy Glass Postal Desk
Vintage Iron and Wavy Glass Postal Desk
H 47.5 in W 31.5 in D 24 in
Metal Postal Desk with Attached Filing Unit France Post Office, 1900s
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Metal desk with a perforated filing partition. Desk were used in the early 1900, perhaps earlier
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Postal Desk

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Metal

Metal Desk with Storage Rack Postal Desk, circa 1920 Made in France
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Metal post office desk with adjustable filing partition finished in red. Five available.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Postal Desk

Antique Early 20th C. Quartersawn Oak Postal Office Desk Farmhouse Library Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century quartersawn oak postal desk. Rectangular form over square stapered legs with
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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Postal Desk

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Oak

Antique Solid Oak Sloted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique solid oak postal desk with several removable shelves, drawer with brass handle
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

Antique Solid Oak Slotted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
About: An antique solid oak postal desk with several removable shelves, drawer with brass handle
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

Antique Postal Sorting Table/ Desk
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This solid maple top mail sorting table or stand up desk is wonderful as well as practical. The
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Early 20th Century American Antique Postal Desk

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Iron

Antique Postal Sorting Table/ Desk
Antique Postal Sorting Table/ Desk
H 37 in W 60 in D 31 in
Antique Postal Sorting Table or Desk
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This solid maple sorting table or stand up desk is wonderful. The patina is original on the solid
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Early 20th Century American Antique Postal Desk

Antique Postal Scale
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a functional scale for measuring postage that has worked like a dream, since the turn of the 20thc. The scale was manufactured in Austria and features unique bilateral compon...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

Antique Postal Scale
Antique Postal Scale
H 7 in W 4 in D 3 in
Antique Desk Set, Scottish Victorian Inkstand, Postal Scale, and Weights, B1430C
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique desk set, Scottish Victorian inkstand, postal scale, and weights, very rare, B1430C
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1870s Scottish Antique Postal Desk

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Oak

Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales
Located in London, GB
Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver postal scales with original weights date London 1896-97
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19th Century English Antique Postal Desk

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Tortoise Shell

1892 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Dual Postal Letter Inkwell Ink Stand Desk Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1892 cast iron desk set / ink caddy featuring letter holder, pen tray and two glass
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1890s Victorian Antique Postal Desk

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Iron

Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales London 1896-97
Located in London, GB
Rare English tortoiseshell & silver postal scales with original weights dated London 1896-97. We
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19th Century British Antique Postal Desk

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Tortoise Shell

Malachite postal scales, Hannaford & Hallstaff, c. 1850.
By Halstaff & Hannaford
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A fine and rare set of malachite and gilt metal postal scales, Halstaff and Hannaford, 228, Regent
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1850s English Victorian Antique Postal Desk

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Malachite

English Postal Scale, S. Mordan & Co., London, circa 1910
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Postal scale by S. Mordan & Co., London, England, circa 1910. Complete set of brass weights.  
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Early 20th Century English Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

Pair of Sampson Mordan Letter / Postal Scale, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning little pair of desk-top postal scales, the base made from a solid piece of burl walnut
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1860s English Victorian Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

Pair of Sampson Mordan Letter / Postal Scale, circa 1860
Pair of Sampson Mordan Letter / Postal Scale, circa 1860
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H 3 in W 9.75 in D 5.75 in
Fine Antique Postal / Letter Scale by Sampson Mordan, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine and unusual example of Victorian postal / letter scale dating to c.1890 and made by the
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

English 19th Century Brass Postal Scale on Brass Base by Sturner & Sons
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th century brass postal scale on brass base by Sturner and Sons, postal rates for letters
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19th Century English Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

English 19th Century Secretaires Desk
Located in Santa Monica, CA
English 19th century secretaires desk with three outer and three inner drawers and seven inner
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1870s French Antique Postal Desk

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Walnut

English 19th Century Secretaires Desk
English 19th Century Secretaires Desk
H 38.25 in W 29.5 in D 19 in
19th c. Campaign Style Roll Top Desk
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique English oak roll-top desk with gilt embossed leather pull-out writing surface, adjustable
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

Oak Postal Table, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
Imagine the mail that was sorted at this late-19th century postal table. The table features a top
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Late 19th Century Belgian Industrial Antique Postal Desk

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Oak

Oak Postal Table, circa 1880
Oak Postal Table, circa 1880
H 43.5 in W 77.75 in D 23 in
Antique English Postal/Letter Scales by Sampson Mordan, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A really smart late Victorian desk-top letter or postal scale made by the highly sought-after
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

Primitive Painted Post Office Desk
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 postal sorting desk with attached mail compartments. There are 48 mail cubbies that
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Early 20th Century English Primitive Antique Postal Desk

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Wood

Primitive Painted Post Office Desk
Primitive Painted Post Office Desk
H 63.25 in W 43.5 in D 25 in
Antique Vanity Desk, Victorian Marble Top Washstand, Scotland 1900, B1437A
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Vanity Desk, Victorian Double Pedestal Arts & Craft Marble Top Washstand, Scotland 1900
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Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Antique Postal Desk

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Oak

Antique Standard Furniture Co. Oak Raised Panel Roll Top Desk, circa 1890
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
, bronze hardware throughout; piece reminiscent of merchant, professor or postal desk, circa 1890
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Late 19th Century American Antique Postal Desk

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Oak

Antique Postal Scale and Letter Holder, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
A mahogany and brass postage scale found in France but most likely British. Standing on three brass ball feet, the scale comes with three brass weights, 1/2 oz, 2 oz, and 4 oz, each ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass postal scales
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely pair of antique Victorian quality brass postal scales having a lovely pair of antique
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19th Century Victorian Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass postal scales
Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass postal scales
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H 3.55 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Antique Victorian Postal Scales & Weights on Oak Stand, Scotland 1880, H822
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Oversized Postal Scales and weights on Oak stand, Scotland 1880, H822 Scotland
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1880s Scottish Antique Postal Desk

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Oak

English Mid 19th Century Burl Walnut Double Inkstand, Postal Scale and Pen Rest
Located in Wells, ME
English mid 19th century burl walnut desk organizer comprising a postal scale and six stacking
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

Antique English Brass Postal Scale and Weights
Located in Port Chester, NY
This is a decorative accessory to add panache to a desk top. The letter is placed on the flat side
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19th Century English Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

Small Antique English Letter / Postal Scale by Sampson Mordan
Located in Bath, GB
four solid cast weights. The letter pan is engraved with the postal rates at the time of manufacture
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

Small Antique English Letter / Postal Scale by Sampson Mordan
Small Antique English Letter / Postal Scale by Sampson Mordan
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H 3.25 in W 6.75 in D 3.75 in
Fine Engraved Quality Letter / Postal Scale by Leuchars, London, circa 1880
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous small pair of desk postal scales by the top-retailer, Leuchars of Piccadilly, London
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Postal Desk

19th Century S. Mordan & Co of London Brass and Wood Postage Scale with Weights
By S. Mordan & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
postage rates on one of the plateaux. Resting on petite bun feet, this English brass postal scale will
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19th Century English Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

PIne paneled postal desk
Located in Boston, MA
Pine paneled postal desk with black trim, two drawers and cabinets.
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19th Century French Antique Postal Desk

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Pine

PIne paneled postal desk
PIne paneled postal desk
H 36 in W 47 in D 28 in
Industrial Postal Desk Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
Metal and steel desk in 2 separate parts, top with 2 doors and 2 shelves
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19th Century French Antique Postal Desk

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Steel, Metal

Industrial Postal Desk Secretaire
Industrial Postal Desk Secretaire
H 67.5 in W 37 in D 25 in
Victorian Boulle Postal Scale Mid 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Victorian postal scale enriched with brass boulle marquetry reminiscent of the French ”Boulle
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19th Century English Antique Postal Desk

Collection of Russian Malachite Desk Accessories, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Collection of Gilt Bronze and Malachite Desk Accessories Including Pen Tray, Chamberstick, Postal
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19th Century Russian Antique Postal Desk

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Malachite, Ormolu

Collection Figural Traveling Ink Wells
Located in Houston, TX
insert. The postal ink well has a red leather cover with gilt lettering "Post Office"and a royal
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19th Century British Antique Postal Desk

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Enamel, Metal

French Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Writing Desk Set 5 pc w/box Dragon
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
French Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Writing Desk Set 5 pc w/box Dragon A rare set of truly
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Postal Desk

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Sterling Silver

Beautiful 1920's Carved Secretary Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
writing desk, drawers and postal files
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Early 20th Century American Antique Postal Desk

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Walnut

Beautiful 1920's Carved Secretary Cabinet
Beautiful 1920's Carved Secretary Cabinet
H 52.38 in W 27.75 in D 16.25 in
French Industrial Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1920
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
French industrial postal sorting desk, circa 1920 Magnificent French industrial steel postal
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1920s French Industrial Antique Postal Desk

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Steel

Otto Wagner Chair of the Postsparkasse Vienna
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Postal Savings Bank. This model of bentwood chair was part of the offices. Clear construction with
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Postal Desk

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Beech

Otto Wagner Chair of the Postsparkasse Vienna
Otto Wagner Chair of the Postsparkasse Vienna
H 35.04 in W 15.75 in D 16.07 in
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Antique Postal Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique postal desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique postal desk — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique postal desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique postal desk, designed in the Victorian, Art Nouveau or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Sampson Mordan & Co., Leuchars & Son and Otto Wagner each produced at least one beautiful antique postal desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Postal Desk?

The average selling price for an antique postal desk at 1stDibs is $2,008, while they’re typically $235 on the low end and $47,181 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Postal Desk
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.