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LANCEL brass desk thermometer - Celsius and Fahrenheit - France 1960s
LANCEL brass desk thermometer - Celsius and Fahrenheit - France 1960s

LANCEL brass desk thermometer - Celsius and Fahrenheit - France 1960s

By Lancel Paris

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

LANCEL brass desk thermometer - Celsius and Fahrenheit - France 1960s Elegant desk freestanding thermometer by LANCEL Paris.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Marble Sculpture With Bust Desk Thermometer
Bronze and Marble Sculpture With Bust Desk Thermometer

Bronze and Marble Sculpture With Bust Desk Thermometer

$264Sale Price|20% Off

H 8 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Bronze and Marble Sculpture With Bust Desk Thermometer

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Art Nouveau bronzed bust of a woman sitting atop a black marble base. This desk sculpture also functions as a thermometer.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s
Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s

$296Sale Price|28% Off

H 6.3 in W 5.12 in D 2.76 in

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Wien, AT

Walter Bosse cat figurine with thermometer, 1950s Austrian desk thermometer, cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Desk Stand Fluid Thermometer by H. Matthews
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Desk Stand Fluid Thermometer by H. Matthews

Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Desk Stand Fluid Thermometer by H. Matthews

By H. Matthews

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

The scale is etched on a copper plate with the markings. It's a desk thermometer. In good condition.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

A fine quality pair of early 19th Century Regency period well-cast bronze Models
A fine quality pair of early 19th Century Regency period well-cast bronze Models

A fine quality pair of early 19th Century Regency period well-cast bronze Models

Located in London, GB

An unusual pair of early 19th Century bronze & ormolu Desk Thermometer and Semainier surmounted by wreaths & books, contained in well-cast leaf carved borders ending on Sienna marble...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Régence Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Patinated Bronze Figural Thermometer of a Medieval Youth and His Hound
Patinated Bronze Figural Thermometer of a Medieval Youth and His Hound

Patinated Bronze Figural Thermometer of a Medieval Youth and His Hound

Located in London, GB

Antique patinated bronze figural thermometer of a medieval youth and his hound. Probably English this is an unusual desk thermometer with a hunting theme.

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Antique 1880s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s
Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s

$260Sale Price|31% Off

H 6.3 in W 5.12 in D 2.76 in

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Wien, AT

Walter Bosse cat figurine with thermometer, 1950s Austrian desk thermometer, cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Cat Figurine Holding a Thermometer by Walter Bosse
Cat Figurine Holding a Thermometer by Walter Bosse

Cat Figurine Holding a Thermometer by Walter Bosse

$236Sale Price|37% Off

H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in

Cat Figurine Holding a Thermometer by Walter Bosse

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Wien, AT

A very charming Austrian desk thermometer, consisting of a nice cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Cow Figurine Table Thermometer by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Cow Figurine Table Thermometer by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Cow Figurine Table Thermometer by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming sculptural Austrian midcentury desk thermometer, displaying a cow with a lantern-shaped thermometer.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming Austrian desk thermometer, consisting of a lovely cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller Austria, 1950s

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming Austrian Mid Century modern desk thermometer, consisting of a nice cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Cow Figurine with Thermometer by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Cow Figurine with Thermometer by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Cow Figurine with Thermometer by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming Austrian desk thermometer, consisting of a nice cow figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Fishing Spear Wall Thermometer, European, 1950s
Fishing Spear Wall Thermometer, European, 1950s

Fishing Spear Wall Thermometer, European, 1950s

$675

H 24.02 in W 4.34 in D 0.99 in

Fishing Spear Wall Thermometer, European, 1950s

Located in Milan, IT

Fishing spear wall thermometer, European, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Silver Thermometer, Italy, Early 20th Century
Vintage Silver Thermometer, Italy, Early 20th Century

Vintage Silver Thermometer, Italy, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

This vintage silver thermometer is a precious decorative object realized in the 1910s. Silver frame with weather thermometer. Frame with floral decorations. On the back footres...

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Early 20th Century Italian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Thermometer, 1950s for Tables, Vienna, Around 1950s
Thermometer, 1950s for Tables, Vienna, Around 1950s

Thermometer, 1950s for Tables, Vienna, Around 1950s

Located in Wien, AT

Thermometer, 1950s for tables, Vienna, around 1950s. Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Thermometer, 1950s for Table Vienna around 1950s
Walter Bosse Thermometer, 1950s for Table Vienna around 1950s

Walter Bosse Thermometer, 1950s for Table Vienna around 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Wien, AT

Walter Bosse Thermometer, 1950s for table vienna around 1950s Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Onyx Clock, Barometer And Thermometer, England, c1930
Art Deco Onyx Clock, Barometer And Thermometer, England, c1930

Art Deco Onyx Clock, Barometer And Thermometer, England, c1930

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this very attractive and unusual Art Deco Buren 15 jewelled desk clock with barometer and thermometer, set or mounted on a white Onyx base and decorated wit...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Brass, Chrome

Black Forest Carved Walnut Fox Hunt Table Thermometer, Central European, ca 1900
Black Forest Carved Walnut Fox Hunt Table Thermometer, Central European, ca 1900

Black Forest Carved Walnut Fox Hunt Table Thermometer, Central European, ca 1900

Located in Lisse, NL

This finely carved walnut thermometer is a sculptural and characterful example of early twentieth-century Central European craftsmanship, designed not only as a functional object but...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest More Desk Accessories

Materials

Opaline Glass, Nutwood

Edwardian Cock / Barometer/ Thermometer Desk Set
Edwardian Cock / Barometer/ Thermometer Desk Set

Edwardian Cock / Barometer/ Thermometer Desk Set

Located in Norwich, GB

Housed in a gilded case standing on a raised, moulded rouge marble base with brass banding surmounted by a decorative gilded carrying handle. The clock to the left with enamel dial, ...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Desk Clock / Barometer / Thermometer Set
Victorian Desk Clock / Barometer / Thermometer Set

Victorian Desk Clock / Barometer / Thermometer Set

By J.H Steward

Located in Norwich, GB

Centrally mounted spiral mercury thermometer with silvered, engraved scale for Centigrade and Fahrenheit.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique Pietra Dura Marble Ashford Desk Obelisk Thermometer Buxton Derbyshire
Antique Pietra Dura Marble Ashford Desk Obelisk Thermometer Buxton Derbyshire

Antique Pietra Dura Marble Ashford Desk Obelisk Thermometer Buxton Derbyshire

Located in Portland, OR

A fine & large antique black marble & specimen stone desk obelisk & thermometer, Ashford Derbyshire, circa 1860.

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Obelisks

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Carrara Marble

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Tablewatch with Thermometer, Mahogany, Keys Available, circa 1830
Tablewatch with Thermometer, Mahogany, Keys Available, circa 1830

Tablewatch with Thermometer, Mahogany, Keys Available, circa 1830

Located in Malmo, SE

Tablewatch with thermometer ca 1830, Mahogany, keys available

Category

Antique 1830s Swedish Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Tabewatch, Thermometer and Candlestick with Hermes Figurine, Gilded Brass
Tabewatch, Thermometer and Candlestick with Hermes Figurine, Gilded Brass

Tabewatch, Thermometer and Candlestick with Hermes Figurine, Gilded Brass

Located in Malmo, SE

Tablewatch, thermometer and candlestick with Hermes Figurine. Gilded brass.

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Antique 1820s European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Antique 19th Century Derbyshire Pietra Dura Obelisk Thermometer Made from Slate
Antique 19th Century Derbyshire Pietra Dura Obelisk Thermometer Made from Slate

Antique 19th Century Derbyshire Pietra Dura Obelisk Thermometer Made from Slate

Located in GB

This fine quality English thermometer was made circa 1860 in Derbyshire, an area renowned at the time for this type of fine work. It is made from local black slate which has been cut...

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Antique 1860s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Slate

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Desk Thermometer
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Desk Thermometer

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Desk Thermometer

By Alfred James Blake

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual and rare antique Edwardian English sterling silver desk thermometer; an addition to our diverse ornamental silverware collection This ...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern, Sterling Silver Desk Thermometer, Tiffany & Co., New York
Mid-Century Modern, Sterling Silver Desk Thermometer, Tiffany & Co., New York

Mid-Century Modern, Sterling Silver Desk Thermometer, Tiffany & Co., New York

Located in København, Copenhagen

Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver desk thermometer, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1950s-1960s.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Antique Arts & Crafts Cast Metal Obelisk Form Desk Thermometer, circa 1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Cast Metal Obelisk Form Desk Thermometer, circa 1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Cast Metal Obelisk Form Desk Thermometer, circa 1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts desk thermometer features obelisk form with stylized geometric relief decoration and raised on matching footed base, circa 1910 ***DELIVERY NOTICE – Due to ...

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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller Austria, 1950s

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Vienna, AT

A very charming Austrian Mid-Century desk thermometer, consisting of a nice cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Black Forest Travel Thermometer Carved Dog, circa 1900
Rare Antique Black Forest Travel Thermometer Carved Dog, circa 1900

Rare Antique Black Forest Travel Thermometer Carved Dog, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

A most unusual piece of Black Forest, a travel desk thermometer in a wooden case with carved decoration and a beautifully carved Dog's head to the front, great detail and beautifully...

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes

Barometer Thermometer Hygrometer
Barometer Thermometer Hygrometer

Barometer Thermometer Hygrometer

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H 3.15 in W 6.7 in D 1.38 in

Barometer Thermometer Hygrometer

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A barometer, thermometer hygrometer set presented in a painted and polished brass frame. Made in West Germany to front.   

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Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories

Art Nouveau Table Thermometer
Art Nouveau Table Thermometer

Art Nouveau Table Thermometer

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H 7.29 in W 3.15 in D 3.35 in

Art Nouveau Table Thermometer

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patine of age.

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Tunbridge Ware Thermometer with Compass c1880
Tunbridge Ware Thermometer with Compass c1880

Tunbridge Ware Thermometer with Compass c1880

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H 5.2 in W 3.43 in D 3.43 in

Tunbridge Ware Thermometer with Compass c1880

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Tunbridge ware thermometer with compass Date : c1880 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Octaognal panels with stylised floral mosaics, sticke...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Ware Thermometer with Compass c1860
Tunbridge Ware Thermometer with Compass c1860

Tunbridge Ware Thermometer with Compass c1860

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H 5.2 in W 3.43 in D 3.43 in

Tunbridge Ware Thermometer with Compass c1860

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Tunbridge ware thermometer with compass by Edmund Nye. Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Octaognal panels with stylised floral ...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Ware Thermometer by Henry Hollamby c1860
Tunbridge Ware Thermometer by Henry Hollamby c1860

Tunbridge Ware Thermometer by Henry Hollamby c1860

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading :Tunbridge ware thermometer by Henry Hollamby. Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Two pillars with stickewear tops and bases flank...

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Ware Thermometer by Thomas Barton c1865
Tunbridge Ware Thermometer by Thomas Barton c1865

Tunbridge Ware Thermometer by Thomas Barton c1865

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H 6.15 in W 4.22 in D 1.86 in

Tunbridge Ware Thermometer by Thomas Barton c1865

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : A Tunbridge Ware Thermometer Date : Early period of Thomas Barton’s independence c1865 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Elaborate and fine ...

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pietra Dura Marble Malachite Thermometer
19th Century Pietra Dura Marble Malachite Thermometer

19th Century Pietra Dura Marble Malachite Thermometer

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful Derbyshire Ashford marble thermometer, circa 1880 in date. The thermometer features a silvered register engraved with ENSIGN, FAHRT and a central mercury tube....

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Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Early 19th Century Continental Grand Tour Obelisk Thermometer
Early 19th Century Continental Grand Tour Obelisk Thermometer

Early 19th Century Continental Grand Tour Obelisk Thermometer

Located in Dallas, TX

A Grand Tour gilt patinated and silver obelisk thermometer on a graduated square base encircled by chain balustrade, circa 1830.

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Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical More Desk Accessories

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Thermometer
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Thermometer

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Thermometer

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available, including: inkwell, pen tray, notepad holder, desk box, blotter corners, lette...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Weather station barometer, thermometer, hygrometer by Henning Koppel
Weather station barometer, thermometer, hygrometer by Henning Koppel

Weather station barometer, thermometer, hygrometer by Henning Koppel

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Weather station barometer, thermometer, hygrometer by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Edition from the 70's. Perfect functional condition.

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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Steel

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Thermometer
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Thermometer

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Thermometer

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Gucci Vintage Thermometer Clock Air Meter 1970s Set of 3
Gucci Vintage Thermometer Clock Air Meter 1970s Set of 3

Gucci Vintage Thermometer Clock Air Meter 1970s Set of 3

By Gucci

Located in Munich, DE

Gucci vintage set of a thermometer, clock and an air meter in chrome and a twisted brass ring signed with Gucci. Good vintage condition.

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Adnet Style Brass and Leather 3 in 1, Clock, Thermometer and Barometer

Adnet Style Brass and Leather 3 in 1, Clock, Thermometer and Barometer

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Interesting green leather and brass desktop piece with inset clock, thermometer and barometer. Two of the three pieces are missing the glass cover. Manual clock runs and appears to k...

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Vintage 1950s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Postage Scale
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Postage Scale

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Postage Scale

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available, including: inkwell, notepad holder, desk box, thermometer, blotter corners, le...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available, including: pen tray, notepad holder, desk box, calendar frame, thermometer, bl...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Bronze Doré and Abalone Notepad Holder
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Bronze Doré and Abalone Notepad Holder

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Bronze Doré and Abalone Notepad Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available, including: inkwell, pen tray, desk box, calendar frame, thermometer, blotter c...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Brass Cased Desk Clock
Brass Cased Desk Clock

Brass Cased Desk Clock

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H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 3 in

Brass Cased Desk Clock

Located in Cheshire, GB

A brass twin oval cased desk clock & barometer with a thermometer, on black marble base, the barometer dial inscribed M Pillischer London.

Category

Early 20th Century British Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Unusual Square Form Multifunctional Brass Desk Clock
Unusual Square Form Multifunctional Brass Desk Clock

Unusual Square Form Multifunctional Brass Desk Clock

Located in New York, NY

Unusual square form multifunctional brass desk clock hygrometer, thermometer, clock.

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20th Century Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Tiffany Sterling Silver Mid-Century Modern Desk Thermometer
Tiffany Sterling Silver Mid-Century Modern Desk Thermometer

Tiffany Sterling Silver Mid-Century Modern Desk Thermometer

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver desk thermometer, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1950s-1960s. @3" high x @2" diameter.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Art Deco Period Bakelite Desk Thermometer, English circa 1920s
Rare Art Deco Period Bakelite Desk Thermometer, English circa 1920s

Rare Art Deco Period Bakelite Desk Thermometer, English circa 1920s

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a rare Art Deco period Desk Thermometer in Bakelite, made by British Rototherm, London and marked Mcnab the Dyers, all dating to Circa 1920s.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer, Baller Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer, Baller Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer, Baller Austria, 1950s

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Wien, AT

A very charming Austrian desk thermometer, consisting of a nice elephant figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Dog Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s
Walter Bosse Dog Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s

Walter Bosse Dog Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s

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H 5.91 in W 2.37 in D 4.34 in

Walter Bosse Dog Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Wien, AT

Walter Bosse dog figurine with thermometer, 1950s. Austrian desk thermometer, dog figurine and a thermometer.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Cat Figurine Holding a Thermometer by Walter Bosse
Cat Figurine Holding a Thermometer by Walter Bosse

Cat Figurine Holding a Thermometer by Walter Bosse

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Wien, AT

A very charming Austrian desk thermometer, consisting of a nice cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer, Baller Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer, Baller Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer, Baller Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Wien, AT

A very charming Austrian desk thermometer, consisting of a nice elephant figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer, Baller Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer, Baller Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer, Baller Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Vienna, AT

A very charming Austrian desk thermometer, consisting of a nice elephant figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer, Baller Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer, Baller Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer, Baller Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Vienna, AT

A very charming Austrian Mid-Century desk thermometer, consisting of a nice elephant figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Cow Figurine with Thermometer by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Cow Figurine with Thermometer by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Cow Figurine with Thermometer by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming Austrian desk thermometer, consisting of a nice cow figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming Austrian desk thermometer, consisting of a lovely elephant figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer, Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer, Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer, Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Vienna, AT

A very charming Austrian Mid-Century desk thermometer, consisting of a nice elephant figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Hertha Baller Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Hertha Baller Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Hertha Baller Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Vienna, AT

A very charming Austrian desk thermometer, consisting of a nice cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Wiener Dog Brass Figurine with Thermometer, Baller Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Wiener Dog Brass Figurine with Thermometer, Baller Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Wiener Dog Brass Figurine with Thermometer, Baller Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Vienna, AT

A very charming Austrian midcentury desk thermometer, consisting of a nice wiener dog / sausage dog figurine made of brass and a lantern-shaped thermometer.

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Walter Bosse Wiener Dog Brass Figurine with Lantern Thermometer, Baller, 1950s
Walter Bosse Wiener Dog Brass Figurine with Lantern Thermometer, Baller, 1950s

Walter Bosse Wiener Dog Brass Figurine with Lantern Thermometer, Baller, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming Austrian Mid-Century desk thermometer, consisting of a nice wiener dog / sausage dog figurine made of brass and a lantern-shaped thermometer.

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Tunbridge Ware Thermometer by Edmund Nye c1860

Tunbridge Ware Thermometer by Edmund Nye c1860

By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

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Vintage Silver Thermometer, Italy, Early 20th Century
Vintage Silver Thermometer, Italy, Early 20th Century

Vintage Silver Thermometer, Italy, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

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Brass German Weather Station, Thermometer, Barometer and Hygrometer
Brass German Weather Station, Thermometer, Barometer and Hygrometer

Brass German Weather Station, Thermometer, Barometer and Hygrometer

Located in New York, NY

Brass weather station in acrylic dome and base. Contains thermometer, barometer and hygrometer displays air pressure, temperature and humidity in an extraordinary design. Please not...

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Materials

Brass

Vintage Wine Cellar Thermometer in Shape of a Barrel, 1960s
Vintage Wine Cellar Thermometer in Shape of a Barrel, 1960s

Vintage Wine Cellar Thermometer in Shape of a Barrel, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Novelty wine cellar thermometer in shape of a barrel. Its made from solid oak, has brass details and a concave front in plexiglass. It features indicators in both Fahrenheit and Celc...

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Dog Figurine with a Thermometer by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s
Dog Figurine with a Thermometer by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s

Dog Figurine with a Thermometer by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Wien, AT

Dog figurine with a thermometer by Walter Bosse vienna around 1950s. Original condition.

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Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver Clock, Ruler & Thermometer c.1912
Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver Clock, Ruler & Thermometer c.1912

Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver Clock, Ruler & Thermometer c.1912

By William Comyns

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

20th century English silver desk clock, ruler and thermometer. In fully working order, the clock with a white face and roman numerals, with a hand winder on reverse.

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Pierre Cardin Desk Set

Pierre Cardin Desk Set

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Pierre Cardin Desk Set

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PIerre Cardin vintage desk set with a clock, thermometer, letter holder and a pen / made in France Length: 9 inches / Width: 4.5 inches / Height: 2.5 inches 1 available in stock in I...

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Swiss Art Deco Brass Angelus Meteo Desk Clock Weather Station

Swiss Art Deco Brass Angelus Meteo Desk Clock Weather Station

By Angelus

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass construction with 8 days movement desk clock, Celsius or Fahrenheit thermometer, barometer, hygrometer, and compass.

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1940s Jaeger Desk Top Barometer and Thermometer

1940s Jaeger Desk Top Barometer and Thermometer

By Jaeger & Co.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1940s French Jaeger Baromètre and thermometer. Good vintage condition.

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Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available, including: inkwell, notepad holder, desk box, thermometer, blotter corners, le...

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Antique Pietra Dura Marble Desk Obelisk Thermometer Ashford Blue John Derbyshire
Antique Pietra Dura Marble Desk Obelisk Thermometer Ashford Blue John Derbyshire

Antique Pietra Dura Marble Desk Obelisk Thermometer Ashford Blue John Derbyshire

Located in Portland, OR

A fine & large antique black marble & specimen stone desk obelisk & thermometer, Ashford Derbyshire, circa 1860.

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Gilt-bronze thermometer, 19th Century

Gilt-bronze thermometer, 19th Century

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Gilt-bronze thermometer, 19th Century

Located in Huntington, NY

Desk or hanging thermometer 19th century, Celsius scale gilt bronze frame.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Scientific Instruments

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S.S. United States Thermometer

S.S. United States Thermometer

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S.S. United States Thermometer

Located in Hanover, MA

This table/desk top thermometer is in a leather clad wood case with an enameled blue, white and gold logo medallion.

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French Industrial Brass Clock, Barometer Station Animated Steam Boiler

French Industrial Brass Clock, Barometer Station Animated Steam Boiler

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Fantastic 19th century desk piece clock - Barometer - Thermometer. In the form of a steam boiler.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Art Deco 1930s Bakelite Streamline Combination Calendar

Located in Devon, England

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Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Calendar Frame

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Calendar Frame

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

Very good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available, including: inkwell, notepad holder, desk box, pen tray, thermometer, blot...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Picture Frames

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Bronze

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Desk Thermometer For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk thermometer for your home. Each desk thermometer for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are many kinds of the desk thermometer you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right desk thermometer, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one desk thermometer that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hertha Baller, Walter Bosse and Alfred James Blake produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Desk Thermometer?

Prices for a desk thermometer start at $166 and top out at $4,690 with the average selling for $650.

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