Set of 7 Brass Bell Form Weights
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An assembled set of 7 brass bell form weights, c.1860. 4lb, 2lb, 1lb, 8oz, 4oz, 2oz, 1oz
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Paperweights
Brass
Set of 7 Brass Bell Form Weights
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An assembled set of 7 brass bell form weights, c.1860. 4lb, 2lb, 1lb, 8oz, 4oz, 2oz, 1oz
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4272-2 'Rooster' Brass Bell
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4272-2 'Rooster' brass bell. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined
Brass
$180Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 5.63 in Dm 2.88 in
Late 19th Century English Set of 4 Brass Bell Weights
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century set of 4 brass bell weights, English. An assembled set by W&T Avery, Birmingham
Brass
$395 / set
H 4.93 in Dm 3.15 in
Antique Victorian Brass Bells in Shape of Ladies, 19th Century, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A couple of cast table bells in the shape of fashionable ladies. The little one showcases a
Brass
$756Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.15 in Dm 3.15 in
Antique Dinner Bell with Abalone & Mother-of-Pearl, France, Circa 1900
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
of a simple arm which, when depressed, beats against the inner small brass bell. The round base is
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Carl Auböck Model #3310-4 'Flat' Brass and Leather Table Bell
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #3310 Large Brass Bell with Leather Handle Designed in the 1950s, this
Brass
Set of Four Carl Auböck Brass Objects
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Set of four Carl Auböck brass objects. Includes Carl Auböck model #4072/G 'Rooster' brass bell
Brass
Brass Aspara Bell Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A brass Aspara bell sculpture piece, circa 20th century, Asia.
Brass
Napoleon Brass Desk Top Sculpture and Bell
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique continental brass Napoleon doorstop and desk bell. 19th century. Bell is 6.75" tall.
Brass
$320Sale Price / item|74% Off
H 13 in Dm 4.25 in
Antique English Victorian Brass Tavern Candlestick with Service Bell
Located in Plainview, NY
A late 19th century antique English Victorian brass tavern candlestick with service bell. The brass
Brass
$703 / item
H 2.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Carl Auböck #5039 'Jingle Bell' Brass and Leather Paperweight
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck #5039 'Jingle Bell' Brass and Leather Paperweight. Originally designed by Carl Auböck
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #3603L Large Brass and Leather Bell
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3603L large brass and leather bell. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly
Brass
$770 / item
H 5 in Dm 2.5 in
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Paperweight Jingle Bell #5039, Brass, Leather, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A handmade paperweight in the shape of a sleigh bell, model #5039, originally designed by Carl
Brass
English Victorian Reception Bell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style receptionist bell with a square black metal base supporting a brass harp
Brass
Antique Brass Horse Hames Design Sleigh Bells on Stand, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique brass horse hames design sleigh bells on stand, circa 1900.
Brass
Brass Table Bell by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid brass blackened, designed by Walter Bosse produced by Hertha Baller in the 1950s.
$560
H 10 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Table Bell Geisha Brass Wood Statue, Vienna Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Austria at an estate sale, this beautiful table bell is a nice addition to any table. Nice
Brass
Carl Auböck Jingelo Bell Paperweight #5039
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck Jingelo Bell Paperweight #5039 Only polished
Brass
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Desk Bell
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
the knob. The body is perforated to make the bell sound (brass movement) more ringing. The object is
Sterling Silver, Brass
Carl Aubock Vintage Zebra Dinner Bell #3604, Paperweight, Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A captivating, partly patinated mid-century table or dinner bell from the 1950s. Model #3604 „Zebra
Metal, Brass
Faux Bamboo Bell
Located in Middleburg, VA
we've had. The frame is a tripod of faux bamboo with a solid base. The sold brass bell has a wonderful
Solid Brass Key Shaped Bottle Opener with Verdigris Patina
By Pal-Bell, Maurice Ascalon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Israeli modern bottle opener, made of solid brass with a heavily patinated verdigris
Brass
Vintage Naval & Military Ships Foredeck Bell Vietnam Era
Located in Palm City, FL
which sets it apart from other bells of this genre. These include: Clapper Special one piece brass
Pair of English Federal Brass Bell Shaped Doorstops, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English federal brass bell shaped doorstops with matching carrying handles, bulbous columns
Brass, Lead
Late 19th Century English Set of 5 Brass Bell Weights
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century set of 5 brass bell weights, English. An assembled set by W&T Avery, Birmingham
Brass
Brass Bell by Karl Hagenauer for Werkstatte Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare brass-plated modernist dinner bell by Karl Hagenauer for Werkstatte Hagenauer with lovely
Brass, Steel
Brass Elephant Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly patinated brass elephant bell. This weighted brass bell has a circular handle and claw
Brass
Carl Auböck Brass Striped Bell
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Vintage bell by the Auböck workshop, Vienna, second half of the 1900. The brass barrel has stripes
Brass
19th Century Victorian Brass Decorative Dinner Bell
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Victorian brass decorative dinner bell, circa 1890. Features 2 stylized fish which
Brass
Vintage Brass Desk Top Railroad Bell 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A desk top railroad bell offers cast brass construction with shaped frame over flared base, 20th
Brass
Sold
H 5.25 in W 1.75 in D 0.5 in
Chinoiserie Dinner Bell, Vintage Brass With Nice Patina and Sweet Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming pagoda styled dinner bell for the dining room or cabinet display. All original pieces
Brass
Antique English Desk or Counter Bell in Cast Brass, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and highly decorative desk or counter bell, my favourite kind with the more unusual
Brass
English 19th Century Four Pound Solid Brass Bell Weight-
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century English four pound brass bell weight. The perfect paperweight for your desk or a great
Brass
Antique Apostle Brass Bell, circa 1800
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ancient looking Apostle hand/table/servant bell with figurines and the names of the 4 Evangelist's
Brass
Porcelain and Brass Bell by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
design and gilt trim. The brass holder cap the bell while the brass pendant ball gives out great sound
Brass
Brass Apple Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Brass Apple and a bell. A novel piece, perhaps for the desk or work station, or babies room.. and
Brass
Desktop Brass Diving Bell
Located in Ferndale, MI
Diving bell replica in brass as a desktop or bookshelf accessory.
Brass
Large Brushed Brass Amsterdam Hotel Counter Bell
Located in Haarlem, NL
Old huge vintage brass lobby front desk bell from a hotel in Amsterdam on a wooden base. Very
Aluminum, Brass
Antique English Brass Desk / Counter Bell c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and highly decorative desk or counter bell, my favourite kind with the more unusual
Brass
Midcentury Butler Bell in Brass by Cawa, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual arched table or desk bell in brass. Designed and manufactured by Cawa in Denmark during the
Brass
Victorian Brass & Mother of Pearl Bird Motif Table Bell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian Brass & Mother of Pearl Bird Motif Table Bell, With a Flying bird handle above three
Marble, Brass
1950s Carl Aubock Nickel-Plated Brass Dinner Bell with Bamboo Handle
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare and beautiful Viennese dinner bell, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Vienna. Big
Walter Bosse Mermaid Bell, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse mermaid bell, 1950s Good original condition.
Brass
Dinner Bell by Walter Bosse, around 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Dinner bell by Walter Bosse, around 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Sold
H 5.91 in Dm 3.15 in
19th C Napoleon III French Mother of Pearl Shell Alabaster and Brass Hotel Bell
Located in Haarlem, NL
ormolu or gilt brass hotel reception desk or servant tap call table bell. Brass wire handle with three
Alabaster, Metal
Antique Early 20th Century Hotel Bell
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique early 20th century hotel bell Brass and wood base. circa 1920. In original condition
Wood
Table Bell "Cock" by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid brass blackened, designed by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller in the 1950s.
Brass
Table Bell "Penguin" by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid brass partially blackened, designed by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller in the 1950s.
Brass
Charming Austrian Dinner Bell, Displaying a Fish by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Charming Austrian dinner bell, displaying a fish by Walter Bosse. Original condition.
Brass
Antique 2 LB Grocers Brass Weight
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique bell shaped brass 2 LB grocers weight, marked 2 Lb on top. The weight can make a wonderful
Brass
Carl Auböck Brass Dinner Bell
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, solid brass dinner bell or paperweight by Viennese master designer Carl Auböck, made in
Brass
Vintage Small Brass Table Bell
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage small brass bell with bird handle and bow. Signed Shoor 1985 Size: 3.25" H x 2.5" D.
Brass
Brass Shop bell
Located in Seattle, WA
Brass Shop bell
Vintage Brass Counter Bell
Located in Port Chester, NY
Handmade Brass Ornate Hotel Front Desk Bell
Located in Pasadena, CA
desk bell. Expertly crafted from solid brass, this charming piece features intricate detailing and an
Brass
Antique Victorian Brass & Mother Of Pearl Table Bell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a lovely example of Art Nouveau craftsmanship in this swallow-topped bell from the late
Brass
MId-Century Modern Hand Bell by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Pasadena, CA
This mid-century modern hand bell was handmade in brass by the masterful Viennese designer Carl
Brass
Vintage Asian Temple Brass Bell
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Asian temple brass bell Size: 2.75” D x 2.75” H.
Brass
Asian Brass Table Bell
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Asian brass table bell. Size: 2.5" D x 5" H.
Brass
19th Century Victorian Brass Shop Reception Bell
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A charming Victorian brass shop or reception bell, which has embossed decoration to its base and a
Brass
Vintage Indian Brass and Wood Table Bell
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Indian brass and wood bell. Size: 3” D x9” H.
Brass
Bell in Brass in Belle Époque Style
Located in Genova, Liguria
Bell in brass worked in the style of "Belle Époque," historical, cultural and artistic period from
Brass
Bell in Brass in Belle Epoque Style
Located in Genova, Liguria
Bell in brass worked in the style of "Belle Époque", historical, cultural and artistic period from
Brass
Victorian Brass and Bronze Counter Bell, circa 1890
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A good English Victorian brass and bronze counter bell with brass petal-shaped base and bronze bell
Brass, Bronze
Bell by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Bell by Carl Auböck polished brass, inside patinated handle coiled up with wicker.
Brass
Sold
H 2.96 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Antique Counter Top Bell with Cast Brass French Bulldog on Onyx Stone
Located in Retie, BE
Antique Counter Top Bell - Desk Bell - Room Bell - Maid Bell with impressive Brass Bulldog Figurine
Onyx, Brass
Rare Carl Auböck Glass Bell, Vienna, circa 1935
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare glass bell made by Carl Auböck circa 1930 (1900-1957). Typically for the workshop Carl Auböck
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4995 Polished Brass Wall Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4995 Polished Brass Wall Hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria....
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4059 'Optimist/Pessimist' Brass Sculpture
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck model #4059 'Optimist/Pessimist' brass sculpture. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural figure is executed in polished and patinated brass. Can b...
Brass
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' Polished Brass Paperweight
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' polished brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this beautifully refined Viennese paperweight is hand-fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte ...
Brass
$2,249 / set
H 6.7 in Dm 3.15 in
19th Century English Set of Weights with Royal Crown Marks, Numerals and Letter
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century English Set of Weights with Royal Crown Marks, Numerals and Lettering The measurement is of the largest. Weights of: 7 Lb, 4 Lb, 2 Lb, 1 Lb, and 708
Bronze
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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