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Desk Compendium

Regency Brass-Inlaid Ebony Desk Compendium
Regency Brass-Inlaid Ebony Desk Compendium

Regency Brass-Inlaid Ebony Desk Compendium

$6,621

H 6.5 in W 14 in D 11 in

Regency Brass-Inlaid Ebony Desk Compendium

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Regency brass-inlaid ebony desk compendium of rectangular form with a carrying handle flanked by cut glass inkwells between two pen trays, with a central drawer, set on bun feet, ...

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Antique 1810s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Oversized Desk Compendium
Oversized Desk Compendium

Oversized Desk Compendium

$4,068

H 8.47 in W 9.85 in D 3.35 in

Oversized Desk Compendium

By Henri Marc, Paris 1

Located in Amersham, GB

A desk compendium of unusually large size. This eight day clock, barometer and thermometer housed in a nickel and gilt case and mounted on a black marble base is of exceptional quali...

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Antique 1880s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Nickel

Vintage Swiss Gilded Rotating Desk Compendium, World Time Clock, 1960
Vintage Swiss Gilded Rotating Desk Compendium, World Time Clock, 1960

Vintage Swiss Gilded Rotating Desk Compendium, World Time Clock, 1960

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Vintage 20th Century gilded rotating desk compendium, incorporating a world time clock, thermometer and aneroid barometer.

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20th Century Swiss Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique 20thC Royal Solid Silver Desk Compendium, William Hurcomb c.1904
Antique 20thC Royal Solid Silver Desk Compendium, William Hurcomb c.1904

Antique 20thC Royal Solid Silver Desk Compendium, William Hurcomb c.1904

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th Century Edwardian solid silver desk compendium, rectangular form, the four sides opening outwards to reveal the gilt interior, in the centre a small taperstick, th...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

A 19th Century Novelty Desk Compendium in the form of a Davy Lamp By Guilmet
A 19th Century Novelty Desk Compendium in the form of a Davy Lamp By Guilmet

A 19th Century Novelty Desk Compendium in the form of a Davy Lamp By Guilmet

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in Amersham, GB

A 19th century novelty desk compendium in the form of a davy lamp housing an eight day timepiece and aneroid barometer and a thermometer surmounted by a glazed cylindrical chamber wi...

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Antique 1890s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.
Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.

Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Wedgwood blue porcelain and coromandel wood inkwell desk compendium, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Luxor Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium
Luxor Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium

Luxor Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium

By Luxor

Located in London, GB

A beautifully designed midcentury gilt desk clock and weather compendium by Luxor. The compendium has an electro-mechanical movement powered by an AA battery.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

20th Century Novelty Smokers Compendium Plane J A  Henckels Germany Circa 1930
20th Century Novelty Smokers Compendium Plane J A  Henckels Germany Circa 1930

20th Century Novelty Smokers Compendium Plane J A Henckels Germany Circa 1930

By J. A. Henckels

Located in London, GB

20th Century Novelty Smokers Compendium Plane J A Henckels Germany Circa 1930. A wonderful smokers compendium in the form of an aeroplane by maker J.A Henckels. A beautiful showp...

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Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate, Nickel

Industrial Series Desktop Compendium in The Manner of Andre Guilmet
Industrial Series Desktop Compendium in The Manner of Andre Guilmet

Industrial Series Desktop Compendium in The Manner of Andre Guilmet

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in Amersham, GB

A very stylish late nineteenth century desk clock with integrated compass, reminiscent of the Industrial series of clocks by Andre Guilmet. The eight day movement governed by a cylin...

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Antique 1880s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

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Edwardian Satinwood and Marquetry Traveling Desk Compendium and Stand
Edwardian Satinwood and Marquetry Traveling Desk Compendium and Stand

Edwardian Satinwood and Marquetry Traveling Desk Compendium and Stand

Located in Pawleys Island, SC

Adam's style traveling desk with floral marquetry inlay. Interior features extensive compartments with drawers, cubby holes and letter slots complete with all original contents that ...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Small Gilded and Nickel Plated Desk Compendium, circa 1900
Small Gilded and Nickel Plated Desk Compendium, circa 1900

Small Gilded and Nickel Plated Desk Compendium, circa 1900

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H 7.29 in W 4.34 in D 2.96 in

Small Gilded and Nickel Plated Desk Compendium, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

timepiece with a barometer

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20th Century French Modern Clocks

Materials

Nickel

Rare and Attractive French Charles X Bronze and Ormolu Desk Compendium, circa 1815
Rare and Attractive French Charles X Bronze and Ormolu Desk Compendium, circa 1815

Rare and Attractive French Charles X Bronze and Ormolu Desk Compendium, circa 1815

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

3-cm engraved silvered dial with Roman numerals and engine turned centre, blued Breguet hands and ormolu bezel, day-going watch movement with balance, rectangular patinated bronze ca...

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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium
An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium

An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium

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H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 2.56 in

An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium

Located in Amersham, GB

A very fine desk compendium, comprising an eight day timepiece, barometer and thermometer, in a gilded twin oval case, mounted on a rouge marble base with a rotating circular carryin...

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Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

German Art Deco Rally Car Desk Compendium by WMF
German Art Deco Rally Car Desk Compendium by WMF

German Art Deco Rally Car Desk Compendium by WMF

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H 6.5 in W 14.97 in D 9.45 in

German Art Deco Rally Car Desk Compendium by WMF

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Newark, England

The Art Deco Rally Car Desk Compendium WMF dates to the prolific Art Deco period circa 1928.

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Stylish William IV Rosewood and Silver-Gilt Portable Desk Compendium
Stylish William IV Rosewood and Silver-Gilt Portable Desk Compendium

Stylish William IV Rosewood and Silver-Gilt Portable Desk Compendium

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A stylish William IV rosewood and silver-gilt portable desk compendium, of rectangular form with a single curved carrying handle, a pen tray, two cut glass inkbottles, two spill hold...

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Antique 1820s English Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Angelus Sixsome Travelling Desk Compendium
Angelus Sixsome Travelling Desk Compendium

Angelus Sixsome Travelling Desk Compendium

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H 4.93 in W 4.14 in D 0.79 in

Angelus Sixsome Travelling Desk Compendium

By Angelus

Located in Amersham, GB

An extremely rare Angelus Sixsome eight day travelling alarm clock and desk compendium. Containing an eight day running alarm clock, with full Calendar, Barometer, Hygrometer, thermo...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Gold, Brass

Magnificent Bronze and Brass Desk Compendium, Queen Victoria's Pets, circa 1880
Magnificent Bronze and Brass Desk Compendium, Queen Victoria's Pets, circa 1880

Magnificent Bronze and Brass Desk Compendium, Queen Victoria's Pets, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

A rare and magnificent novelty desk compendium made from polished English brass and the three figural elements made from polished bronze, all having their glass eyes intact.

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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage 1960s Solid Teak Home Office Desk Compendium Work Station Folds Away
Vintage 1960s Solid Teak Home Office Desk Compendium Work Station Folds Away

Vintage 1960s Solid Teak Home Office Desk Compendium Work Station Folds Away

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this great mid-century modern circa 1960 solid teak at home desk compendium Have you ever seen a more perfect piece of furniture for right now, ...

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

French 19th Century Terrestrial and Celestial Brass Mounted Globe Compendium
French 19th Century Terrestrial and Celestial Brass Mounted Globe Compendium

French 19th Century Terrestrial and Celestial Brass Mounted Globe Compendium

Located in San Francisco, CA

A French brass and onyx desk compendium mounted with 3.5" celestial and terrestrial globes the celestial signed "Delamarche Paris", the terrestrial signed "E.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Globes

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Magnificent English Sterling Silver Travel Compendium, 1895
Magnificent English Sterling Silver Travel Compendium, 1895

Magnificent English Sterling Silver Travel Compendium, 1895

Located in Bath, GB

A truly stylish late Victorian travel / desk compendium made from solid silver fully hallmarked for London 1895.

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Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Regency Cast Dog Bronze Desk Inkwell or Compendium, Lurcher, circa 1820
English Regency Cast Dog Bronze Desk Inkwell or Compendium, Lurcher, circa 1820

English Regency Cast Dog Bronze Desk Inkwell or Compendium, Lurcher, circa 1820

Located in Bath, GB

A truly fine and rare desk-top compendium / inkwell made from hefty solid bronze with a magnificent patina dating to the Regency era, dating to circa 1820.

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Antique 1820s English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th Century
Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th Century

Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous antique Victorian games compendium and tantalus, circa 1880 in date. It consists of three cut crystal liquor bottles with stoppers with a pair of port glasses, an...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C
Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C

Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous antique Victorian games compendium and tantalus, circa 1880 in date. It consists of three cut crystal liquor bottles with stoppers, a pair of engraved shot glass...

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Antique 1880s Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Three-Piece Silvered Bronze Smoking Compendium in the Form of Horses Hooves
Three-Piece Silvered Bronze Smoking Compendium in the Form of Horses Hooves

Three-Piece Silvered Bronze Smoking Compendium in the Form of Horses Hooves

By Maison Baguès

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

Mid-Century cast silvered bronze smokers compendium modeled as horse’s hooves.

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock
Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock

Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock

Located in London, GB

A combined timepiece, weather station and globe desk piece industrial clock. Constructed of onyx and silvered and gilt bronze. The white onyx base with timepiece in shaped bronze cas...

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Antique 1880s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Imhof Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium
Imhof Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium

Imhof Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium

By Arthur Imhof

Located in London, GB

A midcentury gilt desk clock and weather compendium by Imhof. A stunning vintage timepiece that captures the elegance and style of midcentury design, this clock and weather instrumen...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

An Antique Sea Captain’s Writing Compendium by JC Vickery of Regent Street
An Antique Sea Captain’s Writing Compendium by JC Vickery of Regent Street

An Antique Sea Captain’s Writing Compendium by JC Vickery of Regent Street

Located in London, GB

In Honduras mahogany, cross banded in satinwood, the drop flap upper section is removable, and sits on a base containing cupboards with mahogany lined interior drawers. The writing s...

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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Bugatti Desk Compendium.

Bugatti Desk Compendium.

Located in London, GB

A silver plated desk compendium in the form of a Bugatti radiator, with Bugatti badge, 8-day clock and rotating calendar, with day and month, the whole mounted on four ball feet.

Category

Late 20th Century Clocks

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

'Weatherstation' Desk Compendium by Hermès, Paris

'Weatherstation' Desk Compendium by Hermès, Paris

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

A magnificent (and very rare in this large size), silver plated Art Deco desk compendium, or ‘Weatherstation’, with various functions including compass, thermometer, barometer, hygro...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

1950's Leather & Brass Desk Compendium
1950's Leather & Brass Desk Compendium

1950's Leather & Brass Desk Compendium

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H 11.5 in W 12 in D 2.325 in

1950's Leather & Brass Desk Compendium

Located in New York, NY

This is a 1950's Desk Compendium. It has a clock, barometer & a themometer.

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Vintage 1950s French Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Bronze "Bulldog" Group Desk Compendium  c.1860
French Bronze "Bulldog" Group Desk Compendium  c.1860

French Bronze "Bulldog" Group Desk Compendium c.1860

Located in London, GB

French Bronze "Bulldog" Group Desk Compendium c.1860. 12 inches high

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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th century French Turtle box inkwell
19th century French Turtle box inkwell

19th century French Turtle box inkwell

Located in New York, NY

A large and extremely rare turtle desk compendium. This guy opens up into a catch-all box for the desk.

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Gentlemans Compendium Ballpoint Pen by Cartier
Gentlemans Compendium Ballpoint Pen by Cartier

Gentlemans Compendium Ballpoint Pen by Cartier

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Complete with original certificate of authenticity, and paperwork, and original lift-out wooden pen tray for placing on a desk, and red tooled Cartier presentation box. Most likely a...

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Late 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Ronson Bartender Cigarette Compendium
Ronson Bartender Cigarette Compendium

Ronson Bartender Cigarette Compendium

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H 6.75 in W 6 in D 3.25 in

Ronson Bartender Cigarette Compendium

By Ronson

Located in Warlingham, GB

An original and now rare Ronson Touch Tip bartender lighter and cigarette box. Black patinated metal base, wood effect bar and chrome detailing. It bears a presentation inscription w...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century English, Oak Stationary Compendium
Early 20th Century English, Oak Stationary Compendium

Early 20th Century English, Oak Stationary Compendium

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century English, Oak Stationary Compendium

Category

Early 20th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak

Anglo Indian Carved Sandalwood Writing Compendium, 19th C.
Anglo Indian Carved Sandalwood Writing Compendium, 19th C.

Anglo Indian Carved Sandalwood Writing Compendium, 19th C.

Located in New York, NY

Finely-Carved Anglo Indian Ivory, Ebony, and Sandalwood Writing Compendium in Animal Motif with Fitted Interior and Dark Velvet Writing Surface. Anglo India, Late 19th Century.
...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Desk Accessories

Materials

Ivory, Ebony

Antique 1920s Arts & Crafts Smoking Compendium in the Form of a Viking Boat
Antique 1920s Arts & Crafts Smoking Compendium in the Form of a Viking Boat

Antique 1920s Arts & Crafts Smoking Compendium in the Form of a Viking Boat

Located in GB

This stylish craftsman's made one off Arts & Crafts piece has been made in the form of a Viking long boat out of wrought steel which has been shaped and rivetted with hammered textur...

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Vintage 1920s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a stone mined in Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried. Such stone...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Stone

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...

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Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble

19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble

$12,974Sale Price|20% Off

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Located in Ijzendijke, NL

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble

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Located in Ijzendijke, NL

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

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Carrara Marble

Fabergé Silver Service
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Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
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Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning pair of very fine quality French Neo-Gothic gilt metal church reliquaries. circa 1860s Most impressive objets d’art, born in France in the second half of the 19th century...

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Materials

Brass, Bronze

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Tiffany & Co Sterling Men’s Vintage Antique Shoe Horn

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Westport, CT

Tiffany & co Makers vintage solid sterling silver men’s Shoe horn, signed and numbered in very fine condition.

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Materials

Sterling Silver

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Located in Lisse, NL

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Litchfield, CT

Date marked 1962/63, Sterling, by Tiffany & Co., England. Modern and Art Deco collide in this very sleek coffee or chocolate set. Brilliant as a decorative accessory or perfect ...

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
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Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

$19,850

H 6 in W 12 in D 9 in

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Located in New Orleans, LA

A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Velvet, Glass, Wood

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French Napoleon III Black Carved Ebonized Bed with Cherubs

French Napoleon III Black Carved Ebonized Bed with Cherubs

Located in Miami, FL

Queen-size bed with an impressive Renaissance-style headboard and footboard, crafted from beautiful walnut wood. The bed has a fabulous large heavily carved cherub This original Ital...

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

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$61,804

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Located in Staffordshire, GB

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Antique 19th Century Bookcases

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Oak

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$78,500

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Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional and rare French nécessaire de voyage is almost certainly the work of the highly respected Parisian manufacturer Pierre-Dominique Maire and the silversmith Jacques-Br...

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Vacheron Constantin Ref. 92115, a very fine, unique 18K pink gold pocket watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in London, GB

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Early 2000s Swiss Collectible Jewelry

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Gold

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Duke and Duchess of Windsor Gold Snuff Box

Duke and Duchess of Windsor Gold Snuff Box

$58,500

H 1.25 in W 2.5 in D 1.13 in

Duke and Duchess of Windsor Gold Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This important Louis XV gold snuff box is from the prestigious collection of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The engine-turned gold box originally sold at Sotheby’s historic sale Th...

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Gold

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Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Danville, CA

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock An important, exhibition quality ormolu bronze bracket clock of massive proportions, the case decorated...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

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Desk Compendium For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk compendium for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, every desk compendium was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a desk compendium — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A desk compendium, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Victorian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made desk compendium has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andre Romain Guilmet, Cartier and Hermès are consistently popular.

How Much is a Desk Compendium?

The average selling price for a desk compendium at 1stDibs is $4,600, while they’re typically $1,086 on the low end and $16,280 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.