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Cartier Mystery Prism Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Mystery Prism Desk Clock is a testament to the brand's commitment to both horological
Category
Late 20th Century Desk Accessories
Cartier Prism Mystery Clock
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This mystery clock by Cartier, known as a “prism” clock, is a work of exceptional engineering and
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz
Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock
By Robert Houdin
Located in Danville, CA
A rare mystery clock, attributed to famous French magician and mechanic, Jean Robert-Houdin. This
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
c.1925 French Mahogany Mystery Turtle Clock
Located in Greenlawn, NY
20th century French japanned mystery turtle clock with a pewter tray.
Case:
The Japanned case has
Category
Early 20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Wood
Rare Cartier Mystery Prism Silver Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Unveiling Time: A Rare Cartier Mystery Prism Sterling Silver Clock (Circa 1980s)
Intrigue and
Category
Late 20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Very Rare 1930s Art Deco English Smiths 'Mystery Clock'
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rare Smith mystery clock made by Smith's Electronic Clocks from
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Art Deco Very Rare 1930s English Smiths Electric 'Mystery Clock'
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rare Smith mystery clock made by Smith's Electronic Clocks . The
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
21st Century Collins Desk Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
skilled mystery story writer and a Pioneer of detective fiction. Collins desk is handcrafted in walnut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
21st Century Dickens Desk Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Dickens desk was inspired by the club member and literary genius Charles Dickens. Preserving
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Mystery Briggs Rotary glass dome flying ball clock.
We are presenting an excellent "Briggs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique Gilt Brass and Frosted Glass Mystery Clock by Robert-Houdin
By Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt brass and frosted glass mystery clock by Robert-Houdin
French, c. 1850
Height 35cm
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mystery Brass Diana Figure Swinging Clock with 8 Day Skeleton Movement
Located in Danville, CA
Mystery Diana swinging swinger clock with 8 day skeleton movement.
Solid brass cast lady Diana
Category
Early 2000s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Large Mystery Brass Lady Gloria 8 Day Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Mystery gloria 4" cobalt blue ball marble swinging clock.
Here is a nice mystery cobalt blue 4
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mystery Ferris Wheel Gravity Weight Ball Driven Regulator Clock - Never Wind It!
Located in Danville, CA
Here we are offering a fantastic mystery Ferris wheel bearing ball driven crystal regulator clock
Category
Early 2000s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 22 in W 10.75 in D 8.38 in
Large Mystery Brass Lady Diana 8 Day Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large Mystery Diana cobalt blue ball swinging clock
Excellent Diana statue 4" ball swinger. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mystery Cobalt Blue Ball 8 Day Brass Huntress Lady Statue Swinging Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Here is an excellent condition brass Huntress lady figure mystery swinging clock. It comes with an
Category
Early 2000s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
For your consideration is a mystery Water Wheel Industrial Ball Bearing Clock. It comes with an 8
Category
Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 8.75 in
Confidence of Cloud Writing Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Confidence of a cloud writing desk by Thomas Dariel
Dimensions: D 43 x W 120 x H 147 cm
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mystery 8 Day Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock with Bell Striking
Located in Danville, CA
A large beautiful mystery Congreve rolling ball clock. The original clock is invented by an English
Category
Early 2000s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 19.25 in W 15.75 in D 15.38 in
Chic & Stylish Mercier Frères, Paris Nutwood and Gilt Bronze Ladies Writing Desk
By Mercier Freres
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality and stunning design Louis XVI style desk, circa 1890.
Owning and using top quality
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Bronze
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H 19.5 in W 33.5 in D 19 in
MontblancMeisterstuckClassique Germany Gilt BlackResin Rollerball Pen with Ink
By Montblanc
Located in Chicago, IL
refill in "Mystery Black" ink is included.
Category
20th Century German For The Desk
Tiffany Zodiac letter opener with fantastic patina # 1095 Arts and Crafts
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Mobile, AL
desk given the placement. It lends a bit of mystery and I suppose most of us collecting desk accessory
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Paul J. Stankard Bee Paperweight
By Paul Stankard
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
by a respect for living things and truth to the organic mysteries of the plant kingdom
Category
20th Century American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Paul J. Stankard Upright Root People/Bees Paperweight
By Paul Stankard
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
by a respect for living things and truth to the organic mysteries of the plant kingdom
Category
20th Century American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Paul J. Stankard Ant Paperweight
By Paul Stankard
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
by a respect for living things and truth to the organic mysteries of the plant kingdom
Category
20th Century American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Paul J. Stankard Yellow Flowers & Root Person Upright Paperweight
By Paul Stankard
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
by a respect for living things and truth to the organic mysteries of the plant kingdom
Category
20th Century American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Paul J. Stankard Upright Raspberries, Flowers & Root People Paperweight
By Paul Stankard
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
by a respect for living things and truth to the organic mysteries of the plant kingdom
Category
1990s American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Paul J. Stankard Blueberry & Root People Oblate Paperweight
By Paul Stankard
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
by a respect for living things and truth to the organic mysteries of the plant kingdom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Paul J. Stankard Honeycomb, Flowers & Mask Oblate Paperweight
By Paul Stankard
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
by a respect for living things and truth to the organic mysteries of the plant kingdom
Category
Early 2000s American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Paul J. Stankard Morning Glories, Bee & Masks Oblate Paperweight
By Paul Stankard
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
by a respect for living things and truth to the organic mysteries of the plant kingdom
Category
Early 2000s American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Paul J. Stankard Floral, Seeds & Pollen Oblate Paperweight
By Paul Stankard
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
by a respect for living things and truth to the organic mysteries of the plant kingdom.” –
Marking(s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Paul J. Stankard “Experimental” Paperweight
By Paul Stankard
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
by a respect for living things and truth to the organic mysteries of the plant kingdom
Category
20th Century American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Paul J. Stankard Botanical / Root People Upright Paperweight
By Paul Stankard
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
to the organic mysteries of the plant kingdom.” – paulstankard
Marking(s); notes: signed
Country of
Category
20th Century American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Antique bronze Inkwell tittle ALL DAVIL, signed
Located in Milano, IT
overall design. The title label, proudly displaying "ALL DAVIL," adds an air of mystery, inviting you to
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Gothic Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Black Chinoiserie Lyre Clock, Guilmet Paris, 19th Century
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
SGCG’. Guilmet became well-known in 1867, when he patented his so-called 'mystery clock’.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Wood
H 19.25 in W 8.5 in D 7.25 in
Automaton Beam Engine Clock by Andre Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
serial number than those found by Derek Roberts in his research published in Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy
Category
Antique 1870s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Montblanc Meisterstück 14k Yellow Gold Fountain Pen
By Montblanc
Located in Stamford, CT
type. Pen and cap both stamped 585 for 14k yellow gold. Comes with a new bottle of Montblanc mystery
Category
Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century Desk Lamp
Located in Benalmadena, ES
We present an authentic piece of design, a desk lamp that exudes elegance and timeless charm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Desk Box Early 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A rare antique Chinese red lacquer desk box of cove sided rectangular base with three lidded
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Italian Brass Miniature Opera Mask on Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
elaborate theatrical events and masquerade balls, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to the festivities
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
Rustic Indian Document Wooden Box with Brass Details and Partial Opening Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
be placed on a desk, shelf, or table as a statement piece that not only serves a functional purpose
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 6.25 in W 16 in D 12.5 in
Designer Chrom Table Lamp Italy 1970s
By Christian Dell
Located in Berlin, DE
This desk lamp boasts a commanding presence, perched upon a sturdy metal base measuring 30 cm in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Nude Sculpture with Tambourine by Guerbe
By Guerbe Le Verrier
Located in Oakland, CA
is a bit of a mystery. Perhaps it simply was a way to provide works to different markets.
All of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
1950s Rocking Chair in Oak & Wool Fabric by Henry Kjærnulff, Danish Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
and sturdy chair to be used as a desk or side chair.
Danish midcentury designer and architect
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.89 in W 24.81 in D 26.38 in
1960s Side Chair in Oak & Wool Fabric by Henry Kjærnulf, Danish Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
sturdy chair to be used as a desk or side chair.
Danish midcentury designer and architect, Henry
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 35.44 in W 16.15 in D 18.9 in
1960s Arm Chair in Oak & Wool Fabric by Henry Kjærnulff, Danish Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
to be used as a desk or side chair.
Danish midcentury designer and architect, Henry Kjærnulf is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 40.56 in W 22.45 in D 25.99 in
19th Century Swedish Pine Secretary Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Sideboard with a secretary desk made during the early 1800s, 1820 to 1830, in northern Sweden from
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Vintage Space Age Decorative Aluminium Ashtray in two piece, Scandinavian design
Located in Milano, IT
missed chance of having finely designed accessories on our desks, shelves and tables.
Vintage ashtrays
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Bean Shaped Dressing Table - Thuja Burl And Rosewood - Period: Art Deco
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Mysteries in Pompeii.
It is also known as a dressing table. This practical, functional piece of furniture
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
cc-tapis The Lions at Night Rug by Rooms Studio UTOPIA - IN STOCK
By Rooms Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Caccia Dominioni “Catilina” armchair, a 1973 “Orseolo” desk designed by Scarpa and the 1975 masterpiece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
1950s Anglo Indian Style Rosewood Box with Brass Tree of Life Symbol Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
will display nicely on a shelf, desk or coffee table. Displays a desirable aged patina and the wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Art Nouveau Firebirds Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
timeless quality and reinforces the themes of regeneration, the cycle of life and its inherent mysteries
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel
Clouds Drawer Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
of the writing desk that traditionally served to write letters by hand. Along with the primary
Category
2010s French Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Clouds Drawer Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
the writing desk that traditionally served to write letters by hand. Along with the primary function
Category
2010s French Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Clouds Drawer Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
version of the writing desk that traditionally served to write letters by hand. Along with the primary
Category
2010s French Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
Furniture Corporation; tables and a desk in the living room by Wabash Cabinet Company of Wabash, IN; with
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood
H 66.75 in W 47.5 in D 19.5 in
Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
bedroom by Tennessee Furniture Corporation; tables and a desk inthe living room by Wabash Cabinet Company
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood
H 30 in W 49 in D 20 in
Man w Gun "Sleuth" Original Ink Drawing Theater Film Caricature Illustration Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Work” (1995) from the Drama Desk, the association of drama critics, drama editors and drama reporters
Category
20th Century American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Archival Paper, India Ink
H 11.8 in W 20 in D 0.13 in
Liz Taylor Smelling Smell-O-Vision, Chicago, 1960
By Art Shay
Located in Chicago, IL
The Scent of Mystery was a 1960 movie with a new gimmick. “Smell-o-Vision” made the miracle
Category
1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
French, 19th Century, Robert Houdin Mystery Clock
By Robert Houdin
Located in London, Nottinghill
(Robert Houdin 1805-1870)
A very rare tall Houdin mystery clock from around the mid-19th century
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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