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Victorian travel or ship's desk in wood and leather, England
Victorian travel or ship's desk in wood and leather, England

Victorian travel or ship's desk in wood and leather, England

Located in Valladolid, ES

Exceptional English traveling or ship's desk, an original from the 19th century. Made of mahogany, with its characteristic reddish hue, with gilt brass fittings and ornaments.

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Nautical Brass and Teak Ship's Desk or Table Lights
Pair of Nautical Brass and Teak Ship's Desk or Table Lights

Pair of Nautical Brass and Teak Ship's Desk or Table Lights

Located in Nantucket, MA

A pair of brass ship's desk or table lamps with teak base from a decommissioned ship.

Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Plated Gimbal Ships Desk Table Lamp, c.1910
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Plated Gimbal Ships Desk Table Lamp, c.1910

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Plated Gimbal Ships Desk Table Lamp, c.1910

Located in London, GB

An elegantly formed silver plated brass gimble lamp made in England. c.1910 A high-quality table lamp designed for use on boats, with a simple gimbal mechanism to ensure the light r...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer

By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller

Located in New York, NY

Quick ship desk unit (A) is designed with a work surface and one storage compartment with a drop down door.

Category

2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer

By Fritz Haller, Usm Haller

Located in New York, NY

Quick ship desk unit (A) is designed with a work surface and one storage compartment with a drop down door.

Category

2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer

By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller

Located in New York, NY

Quick ship desk unit (A) is designed with a work surface and one storage compartment with a drop down door.

Category

2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted interior, small gallery.

Category

Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Nautical-Inspired Coastal Desk With Ship Wheel Drawer Pulls
Nautical-Inspired Coastal Desk With Ship Wheel Drawer Pulls

Nautical-Inspired Coastal Desk With Ship Wheel Drawer Pulls

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

The drawer pulls are the defining feature: the side drawers are fitted with large circular ring pulls modeled after ship wheels, cast in brass. With its coastal inspiration and dist...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Brass-Bound Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope or Ship Captain’s Lap Desk
Brass-Bound Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope or Ship Captain’s Lap Desk

Brass-Bound Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope or Ship Captain’s Lap Desk

Located in Downingtown, PA

Brass-Bound Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope or Ship Captain’s Lap Desk Circa 1860 British This outstanding brass-bound campaign writing slope, of the kind carried by military and na...

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Antique 1860s English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Gilt Metal Ship's Wheel Desk Clock
English Gilt Metal Ship's Wheel Desk Clock

English Gilt Metal Ship's Wheel Desk Clock

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

English 19th century gilt metal ship's wheel desk clock retailed by Hannaford, Regent Street, London.

Category

Antique 1890s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Victorian Bronze Ship-Wheel Desk Clock on Marble Base, 19th Century
Victorian Bronze Ship-Wheel Desk Clock on Marble Base, 19th Century

Victorian Bronze Ship-Wheel Desk Clock on Marble Base, 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian bronze silver plated ship-wheel design desk clock on rectangular rouge marble base.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Michael F. COX Reverse Carved Lucite Desk Clock Queen Elizabeth 2 Cruise Ship 95
Michael F. COX Reverse Carved Lucite Desk Clock Queen Elizabeth 2 Cruise Ship 95

Michael F. COX Reverse Carved Lucite Desk Clock Queen Elizabeth 2 Cruise Ship 95

By COX

Located in Miami, FL

Originally built for the Cunard Line, the ship, named as the second ship named Queen Elizabeth, was operated by Cunard as both a transatlantic liner and a cruise ship from 1969 to 20...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Lucite

A Lalique Crystal 'Ship' glass plate, Modern
A Lalique Crystal 'Ship' glass plate, Modern

A Lalique Crystal 'Ship' glass plate, Modern

By Lalique

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Lalique Crystal 'Ship' glass plate, Modern with a ship at high seas signed Lalique France 8.5 in. (21.59 cm.) diameter

Category

20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Vintage Ship Porthole Wing Dog Bolt Brass Paperweight
Vintage Ship Porthole Wing Dog Bolt Brass Paperweight

Vintage Ship Porthole Wing Dog Bolt Brass Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool vintage ship porthole wing dog bolt brass paperweight, circa 1940s. The piece has a well worn brass patina and measures 3.25"W x 1.5"D x 5.25"H. A very cool and unique pi...

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

19th century black stained oak liner Ship's Swivel Chair
19th century black stained oak liner Ship's Swivel Chair

19th century black stained oak liner Ship's Swivel Chair

Located in Linkebeek, BE

19th century black stained oak liner chairs Nautical decoration - paquebot - Antique Measures : 54cmx47cm H86cm HS:44cm Materials : Wood - Leather - Cast iron Wear consistent with a...

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Antique 19th Century Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Walter Bosse, Austrian Artist and Designer for Herta Baller, Ship
Walter Bosse, Austrian Artist and Designer for Herta Baller, Ship

Walter Bosse, Austrian Artist and Designer for Herta Baller, Ship

Located in København, Copenhagen

Walter Bosse, Austrian artist and designer (b. 1904, 1974) for Herta Baller. Ship in bronze. 1950s. Walter Bosse was affiliated with Wiener Werkstätte with Josef Hoffmann as his men...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

A Brigantine Ship Model with Two-Masts on Stand from Sweden
A Brigantine Ship Model with Two-Masts on Stand from Sweden

A Brigantine Ship Model with Two-Masts on Stand from Sweden

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish two-masted ship model. This Swedish wooden ketch (or brigantine) wooden ship model from the 19th century is raised on a stand. A closer look reveals the minutia in the deta...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HAND CARVED HARDWOOD SHIPs CAPTAINS CAST IRON BASE ARMCHAIR
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HAND CARVED HARDWOOD SHIPs CAPTAINS CAST IRON BASE ARMCHAIR

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HAND CARVED HARDWOOD SHIPs CAPTAINS CAST IRON BASE ARMCHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely lightly restored hand carved Mahogany, early Victorian circa 1840 Ships Captains armchair with c...

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

PAIR OF OXBLOOD LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SHIPS CAPTAINS CHAIRS WITH FLOOR LOCK RINGs
PAIR OF OXBLOOD LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SHIPS CAPTAINS CHAIRS WITH FLOOR LOCK RINGs

PAIR OF OXBLOOD LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SHIPS CAPTAINS CHAIRS WITH FLOOR LOCK RINGs

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of hand made in England, Oxblood Leather, Chesterfield captains armchairs with the very u...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Ocean Liner Ship Souvenir Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1910s
Ocean Liner Ship Souvenir Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1910s

Ocean Liner Ship Souvenir Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item in metal with a missing lock. Made in Europe, circa 1910s or older. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, living ro...

Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design
Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design

Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

It is constructed in three separate pieces: the two side cabinets and the top, which rests securely in place due to its weight, ensuring full stability. The desk will be shipped asse...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Silver Mounted Inkwell by Samuel Jacob for Morning Star Ship, London 1896.
Large Silver Mounted Inkwell by Samuel Jacob for Morning Star Ship, London 1896.

Large Silver Mounted Inkwell by Samuel Jacob for Morning Star Ship, London 1896.

By Samuel Jacob

Located in Trieste, IT

Silver and cut crystal inkwell from Morning Star ship made by Samuel Jacob. Silver part has a full set of London Hallmarks for 1896. 13.5 Diameter 6.5 High

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Antique 1890s British Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sessions United Mid-Century Clipper Ship Electrified Table Clock
Sessions United Mid-Century Clipper Ship Electrified Table Clock

Sessions United Mid-Century Clipper Ship Electrified Table Clock

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century American clipper ship-shaped table/mantel clock with a shaped wooden body, shaped metal sales, and a central white and black enamel clock face fashioned to look like a sh...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

18th century Louis XVI Writing Desk, cherry veneer, South Germany
18th century Louis XVI Writing Desk, cherry veneer, South Germany

18th century Louis XVI Writing Desk, cherry veneer, South Germany

Located in Belmont, MA

In very good, refinished condition. The desk will be shipped from Germany. Shipping costs to Boston are included.

Category

Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Bronze Boat Captain Ship's Wheel Shaped Table Clock
19th Century Bronze Boat Captain Ship's Wheel Shaped Table Clock

19th Century Bronze Boat Captain Ship's Wheel Shaped Table Clock

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century bronze boat captains ship's wheel shaped table clock with several clock faces.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

1920s Regency Mahogany Partners Desk
1920s Regency Mahogany Partners Desk

1920s Regency Mahogany Partners Desk

Located in Dekalb, IL

The top lifts free from the base, the two pedestal drawer banks separate from one another, and three connecting stretchers join the pedestals together. The desk will be shipped parti...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

French Majolica Sailing Ship Clock with 2 Vases Sarreguemines, circa 1930
French Majolica Sailing Ship Clock with 2 Vases Sarreguemines, circa 1930

French Majolica Sailing Ship Clock with 2 Vases Sarreguemines, circa 1930

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica sailing ship clock with 2 vases Sarreguemines Esdeve, circa 1930. Set with a clock and 2 vases. Art Deco period. Clock / H : 7.3" , 11" by 2.8" Pair of vases / H ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Georgian Brass Mounted Double Inkwell Stand With Two Hand-Blown Inkwells
Antique Georgian Brass Mounted Double Inkwell Stand With Two Hand-Blown Inkwells

Antique Georgian Brass Mounted Double Inkwell Stand With Two Hand-Blown Inkwells

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Rare Set of 19th Century Antique Georgian Mahogany & Brass Mounted Double Inkwell Stand With Original Handblown Glass Inkwells Brass Topped Inkwells With Hinged Brass Collar Moun...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Ship's Purser's Desk, English, Writing Table, Beidermeier, Victorian
Antique Ship's Purser's Desk, English, Writing Table, Beidermeier, Victorian

Antique Ship's Purser's Desk, English, Writing Table, Beidermeier, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique ship's purser's desk. An English, burr walnut Davenport writing table in the Beidermeier taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Vintage Maritime Desk Lamps, English, Ship's Log, Table Light, C.1930
Pair of Vintage Maritime Desk Lamps, English, Ship's Log, Table Light, C.1930

Pair of Vintage Maritime Desk Lamps, English, Ship's Log, Table Light, C.1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of vintage maritime desk lamps. An English, chromed ship's log trailing fin table light, dating to the early 20th century and later, circa 1930.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Early 20th C Brass & Copper Desk Model of A Naval Ships Tripod Mast Maritime
Early 20th C Brass & Copper Desk Model of A Naval Ships Tripod Mast Maritime

Early 20th C Brass & Copper Desk Model of A Naval Ships Tripod Mast Maritime

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A decorative model of a naval ships tripod mast, constructed In brass and copper raised on a chamfered oak plinth. Tripod masts replaced the pole mast in the Edwardian era and where...

Category

Early 20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Set of Two Rare Art Deco Desk or Table Lamps from an US Cruiser Ship, 1920s
Set of Two Rare Art Deco Desk or Table Lamps from an US Cruiser Ship, 1920s

Set of Two Rare Art Deco Desk or Table Lamps from an US Cruiser Ship, 1920s

Located in München, BY

Set of two rare and elegant Art Deco cast aluminium desk or table lamps from an US cruiser ship. Arm and diffuser adjustable.

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Vintage 1920s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut
Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut

Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut

Located in Belmont, MA

It is in very good refinished condition. The secretary desk ships from Germany and includes shipping costs to Boston.

Category

Antique 1750s Swiss Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Sleek Custom-Made Faux Birdseye Maple Console or Writing Desk, circa 1975
Sleek Custom-Made Faux Birdseye Maple Console or Writing Desk, circa 1975

Sleek Custom-Made Faux Birdseye Maple Console or Writing Desk, circa 1975

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent console or writing desk is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing: meticulously professionally restored and completely installation read...

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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Laminate, Hardwood

Late Century Japanese Cast Brass Industrial Explosion Proof Edison Table Lamp
Late Century Japanese Cast Brass Industrial Explosion Proof Edison Table Lamp

Late Century Japanese Cast Brass Industrial Explosion Proof Edison Table Lamp

By Kokosha

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

These lights are reclaimed from hazardous areas on Super tankers and Cargo ships. Converted to desk lamps these lamps become a great feature in all environments.

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Carl Koch Techbuilt Spacemaking Furniture
Carl Koch Techbuilt Spacemaking Furniture

Carl Koch Techbuilt Spacemaking Furniture

By Carl Koch

Located in New York, NY

The furniture line began with requests for freestanding wardrobe closets and then extended by modules to include 21 different basic pieces of furniture including chests, shelves, roo...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Masonite

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Vintage Articulating Aluminum Machine Age Cruise Ship Desk or Night Light
Vintage Articulating Aluminum Machine Age Cruise Ship Desk or Night Light

Vintage Articulating Aluminum Machine Age Cruise Ship Desk or Night Light

Located in Dallas, TX

Generally attributed to Donald Deskey, cabin lights for vintage ships like the S.S. United States. Possible S.S. US model. Shade and arm articulate for use as vanity light, etc. Or...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Vintage Naval & Military Ships Foredeck Bell Vietnam Era
Vintage Naval & Military Ships Foredeck Bell Vietnam Era

Vintage Naval & Military Ships Foredeck Bell Vietnam Era

Located in Palm City, FL

Presented is a post WW II military bell that is mounted to a classic WW II inverted "J" foredeck bracket. The bracket is brass plated aluminum that was cast by J.M. Loeffler of Phila...

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Vintage 1960s American Desk Accessories

Vitange Art Deco Ship in the Botlle
Vitange Art Deco Ship in the Botlle

Vitange Art Deco Ship in the Botlle

Unavailable

H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Vitange Art Deco Ship in the Botlle

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Grantham, GB

Beautiful art deco vitange glass ship in the botlle perfect condition beautiful decor.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Large 1900s English Ship/Library Magnifying Glass
Large 1900s English Ship/Library Magnifying Glass

Large 1900s English Ship/Library Magnifying Glass

Located in Chicago, IL

Large 1900s English ship/library magnifying glass.

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Antique Early 1900s British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Unique contemporary modern solid beech tabletop 'Arch' desk
Unique contemporary modern solid beech tabletop 'Arch' desk

Unique contemporary modern solid beech tabletop 'Arch' desk

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 485.44 in D 24.81 in

Unique contemporary modern solid beech tabletop 'Arch' desk

Located in София, BG

Constructed for no-tools assembly the desk is shipped flat-packed. It easily fits to any environment as the natural wood and the beautiful pattern that remains visible after oiling c...

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2010s Bulgarian Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Birch, Plywood

Contemporary Writing Desk "Cary" by Studio Catoir, Maple Top and Brass Base
Contemporary Writing Desk "Cary" by Studio Catoir, Maple Top and Brass Base

Contemporary Writing Desk "Cary" by Studio Catoir, Maple Top and Brass Base

By Studio Catoir

Located in PARIS, FR

Shipping: Protected by a wooden case, the desk will be shipped with the most protection and care.

Category

2010s European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Two Tier Desk with Cool Iron Feet from a Ship Post Office
Two Tier Desk with Cool Iron Feet from a Ship Post Office

Two Tier Desk with Cool Iron Feet from a Ship Post Office

Located in Round Top, TX

Two tier desk from a ship post office. Very Cool iron feet and wonderful patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Very Rare Late 19th Century Desk and Sink for Cruise Ship or Train Cart
Very Rare Late 19th Century Desk and Sink for Cruise Ship or Train Cart

Very Rare Late 19th Century Desk and Sink for Cruise Ship or Train Cart

Located in New york, NY

Very rare late 19th century desk and sink for cruise ship or train cart. Mounted with silver and wood.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver, Copper

English Mahogany Ship's Desk
English Mahogany Ship's Desk

English Mahogany Ship's Desk

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H 32.5 in W 39.5 in D 18.5 in

English Mahogany Ship's Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mahogany ship's desk with inset black leather sloped writing surface, opening to reveal a fitted interior with three drawers and separate drawer for ink and quills.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Adjustable Brass Ship's Desk Light, Midcentury
Adjustable Brass Ship's Desk Light, Midcentury

Adjustable Brass Ship's Desk Light, Midcentury

Located in Nantucket, MA

Adjustable brass ship's desk light from a stateroom. It is adjustable in three ways, the height, the angle of the arm and the angle of the shade.

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench
English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench

English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Solid wood and metal English painted double school desk or child's writing table with depictions of a British clipper ship.

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Antique Late 19th Century European British Colonial Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Roll Top Tambour Writing Desk Bureau
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Roll Top Tambour Writing Desk Bureau

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Roll Top Tambour Writing Desk Bureau

Located in Dayton, OH

Reminiscent of a Davenport or ships desk. Pen made by Kohinoor Germany no 130.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Deco Period Teak and Rosewood Desk from Cruise Ship
Deco Period Teak and Rosewood Desk from Cruise Ship

Deco Period Teak and Rosewood Desk from Cruise Ship

Located in Nantucket, MA

Deco Period teak desk with rosewood accents and inlay. Originally a concierge desk from a late 40's cruise ship.

Category

20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Rosewood

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, Ship's Captain, Correspondence, Desk, Victorian
Antique Campaign Writing Slope, Ship's Captain, Correspondence, Desk, Victorian

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, Ship's Captain, Correspondence, Desk, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique campaign writing slope. An English, mahogany ship's captain's correspondence desk, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Campaign Ship Captain's Desk Cabinet or Secretary
Antique Campaign Ship Captain's Desk Cabinet or Secretary

Antique Campaign Ship Captain's Desk Cabinet or Secretary

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Edwardian Captain's upright secretary crafted in mahogany with inlaid ovals on the cabinet door fronts, brass campaign hardware, tooled leather writing surface, plenty of drawer stor...

Category

Early 20th Century English British Colonial Desks

Materials

Brass

English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

By Robert Adam

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fabulous quality antique English marquetry inlaid rosewood davenport or ship captain's desk. Please note superb "Adam" style neoclassical urn inlays, fitted interior on ...

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Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Ship's Log Desk Ornament, English, Brass, Maritime Instrument, C.1920
Antique Ship's Log Desk Ornament, English, Brass, Maritime Instrument, C.1920

Antique Ship's Log Desk Ornament, English, Brass, Maritime Instrument, C.1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique ship's log desk ornament. An English, brass and oak maritime display instrument, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk
19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk

19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk

Located in Milford, NH

Fine English ship captain’s writing box or lap desk featuring brass handles, satinwood edges, lift out writing box, two inkwells, green leather writing surfaces, and includes a secre...

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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Antique English Carved Mahogany Davenport/ Ship Captain's Desk with Leather Lid
Antique English Carved Mahogany Davenport/ Ship Captain's Desk with Leather Lid

Antique English Carved Mahogany Davenport/ Ship Captain's Desk with Leather Lid

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fabulous quality antique 19th century English carved mahogany Davenport or Ship Captain's desk with tooled and gilt leather lid Please note the exceptionally hand carved mahogany ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Scottish Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Antique Scottish Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

Antique Scottish Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare and important antique Scottish exceptional burr walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with fabulous marquetry inlay and satin birch fitted interior; stationery lift-up compart...

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Inlaid Burr Walnut and Leather Davenport or Ship Captain’s Desk
Antique English Inlaid Burr Walnut and Leather Davenport or Ship Captain’s Desk

Antique English Inlaid Burr Walnut and Leather Davenport or Ship Captain’s Desk

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fine quality antique English leather top inlaid burr walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with lift-up top revealing a series of side by side small drawers.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Boxwood, Walnut

Nautical Brass Adjustable Desk Lamp, Mid-Century
Nautical Brass Adjustable Desk Lamp, Mid-Century

Nautical Brass Adjustable Desk Lamp, Mid-Century

Located in Nantucket, MA

Brass ship's desk lamp with dual adjustability....for the arm and the shade.

Category

20th Century Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Salem Ships Bell Nautical 8 Day Desk Clock Brass Wheel Porthole Working
Vintage Salem Ships Bell Nautical 8 Day Desk Clock Brass Wheel Porthole Working

Vintage Salem Ships Bell Nautical 8 Day Desk Clock Brass Wheel Porthole Working

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century Salem Ships Bell desk / table clock. Brass case in the shape of a porthole surrounded by a ship's wheel / helm, set on a rectangular wood base.

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Ship's Bell Clock with Wheel
Ship's Bell Clock with Wheel

Ship's Bell Clock with Wheel

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H 10.25 in W 8.25 in D 4.25 in

Ship's Bell Clock with Wheel

Located in Norwell, MA

An American 20th century 3-1/2 inch ship's wheel clock unsigned and in the form of a Chelsea "Mariner." The clock features a slivered face, blackened Arabic numerals, simpl...

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20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Cameo Ancient Mariner Sailing Ship, Vintage Turned Beehive Shaped Paperweight
Cameo Ancient Mariner Sailing Ship, Vintage Turned Beehive Shaped Paperweight

Cameo Ancient Mariner Sailing Ship, Vintage Turned Beehive Shaped Paperweight

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Superb cameo of an ancient sailing ship, inset on a heavy black polymer beehive shaped turned base Inset underneath is a magnetic disc for paperclips Retro maritime desk accessory,...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Acrylic

Dunhill Green Goddess Cunard Line RMS Caronia: Ship Aquarium Table Lighter
Dunhill Green Goddess Cunard Line RMS Caronia: Ship Aquarium Table Lighter

Dunhill Green Goddess Cunard Line RMS Caronia: Ship Aquarium Table Lighter

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in London, by appointment only

Launched in 1947 from Clydebank, by Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. "I name this ship Caronia, may God bless her and all who sail in her."  4th January 1949 saw...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Viennese Silver Sailing Ship, Finest Enamel Painting, Hermann Boehm, Circa 1870
Viennese Silver Sailing Ship, Finest Enamel Painting, Hermann Boehm, Circa 1870

Viennese Silver Sailing Ship, Finest Enamel Painting, Hermann Boehm, Circa 1870

By Viennese Manufactory, Herman Boehm

Located in Vienna, AT

Extremely elaborate silver potpourri holder in the shape of a sailing ship: Oval, slightly curved and stepped base, topped by a flat, four-lobed pedestal with a twisted column in the...

Category

Antique 1870s Austrian Other More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

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