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Bronze Yacht Anchor, Desk Ornament This is a lovely piece a working miniature
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Bronze Yacht Anchor, Desk Ornament
This is a lovely piece a working miniature
The Yacht Anchor
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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Cast Sterling Silver Tank Ornament / Paperweight
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
was specially commissioned to be used as a silver paperweight or desk ornament.
Such hallmarked
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1910s English Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Bearing, Graphite, English, Cast Iron, Ornament, Paperweight, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
with 2815
This is a fascinating antique engine bearing and would make an interesting desk ornament
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Iron
H 8.47 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Antique Writing Desk with Flaps, Brass Ornaments, Late 19th Century France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique writing desk in black lacquered wood, with adjustable flaps on the sides, rich ornaments in
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Wood
H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 21.26 in
19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Palisander Ladies Desk with Brass Ornaments
Located in Sofia, BG
French elegant small desk in palisander veneer, decorated with floral marquetry, revealing drawers
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Palisander
H 36.23 in W 25.99 in D 16.93 in
SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments
Located in Sofia, BG
This is a beautiful antique French mahogany inlaid Ladies writing desk made circa 1890. The fall
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.01 in W 29.14 in D 18.12 in
Lalique Tete De Coq Rooster Hood Ornament
Located in Dallas, TX
Rene Lalique Tete De Coq hood ornament (car glass mascot). 20th century. French reproduced from
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1920s French Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Glass
Art Deco / Cubist Becquerel Horse Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, 1920s
By Etling Paris, André Vincent Becquerel
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic polo or equestrian paperweight, car mascot, hood ornament, by French artist Becquerel
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Antique Decorative Ammonite, English, Fossil, Geological Ornament, c.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique decorative ammonite on plinth. An English, fossilised geological ornamental fossil, dating to the Edwardian period and much, much earlier.
Ammonites evolve...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Stone
H 11.62 in W 10.24 in D 9.06 in
Art Deco Shy Naked Women Bronze, Paperweight, Car Mascot, Hood Ornament
By Luigi Betti
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
. Betti and foundry Etling Paris. Perfect piece of Automobilia - paperweight - car mascot - hood ornament
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Max Le Verrier / Artus Pelican Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Max Le Verrier / Artus Bird Hood Ornament / Paperweight - France.
Hard to find circa 1925
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 5.12 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Collection of Table Ornaments 19th and 20th Century, Cut Crystal, Gilt Bronze
Located in Buchanan, MI
A collection of table ornaments, cut crystal gilt bronze
19th and 20th century, priced per item
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19th Century English American Classical Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Scandinavian Art Déco Desk, Mahogany and Satinwood, Freestanding
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Scandinavian Art Déco desk, Mahogany and Satinwood, bronze ornaments, freestanding
Attributed
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Mahogany
Scandinavian Art Deco Obelisk in Heavy Bronze, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant and simplistically constructed desk ornament or paperweight in bronze. The obelisk can be
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Grand Tour Bronze Desk Statue Sculpture Napoleon Column Vendome
Located in Portland, OR
Tour column of Napoleon, perfect as a desk ornament or to grace any space.
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1860s French Grand Tour Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 11 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
19th Century, French Louis XV Style Wood Centre Desk with Gilt Bronze
Located in IT
ornaments. The entire desk is embellished with applications in gilded bronze and finely chiselled: borders
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
H 29.93 in W 51.58 in D 31.5 in
19th Century, French Louis XV style Natural Wood Center Desk with Gilt Bronzes
Located in IT
19th Century, French Louis XV style Wood Center with gilded bronze applications desk table
This
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
H 31.89 in W 69.3 in D 35.04 in
19th Century English Bronze Thoroughbred Horse Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in Middleburg, VA
expressive equestrian figure serves equally well as a desk ornament, bookshelf accent, or collector's piece
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Pocket Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
scientist's field microscope. Set to appeal to those of a scientific mind and ideal as a desk ornament
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Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
H 6.11 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in
Antique Bronze Plate, Utensil Tray, Bronze Doré, Signed M. Arvisenet
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful desk tray with ornaments of wheat straws.
Made of heavy bronze , nicely gilded.
Signed
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Early 20th Century French Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Halden & Sons
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
super desk ornament – the perfect gift for those of an engineering mind
Objective element measures
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Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 11.23 in D 4.34 in
Rare 19th Century Leblanc Freres Grand Tour Bronze Statue of the Arc De Triomph
By Leblanc Frères 1
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, most are small desk ornaments, this comfortably fills a side table on its own
As you can see it has
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Mid-19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
H 8.86 in W 10.24 in D 7.29 in
Antique Carved Lion Figure, English, Giltwood, Decorative Ornament, Mid Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved lion figure. An English, giltwood decorative desk or mantle ornament
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Giltwood
H 7.09 in W 8.86 in D 3.75 in
JOKO Monkey Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Bruswick. English 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
/ Hood Ornament / Desk Paperweight.
Inscribed JOKO on the front and L. Brunswick on the back.
A
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Bofill Silvered Bronze Owl, Hibou Paperweight / Hood Ornament, France, 1910-15
By Antoine Bofill
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bofill silvered bronze owl - Hibou Desk Paperweight / Car Mascot / Hood Ornament. France 1910-15
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pirate Monkey Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Ch. Soudant. France 1920´s
By Ch. Soudant, Susse Freres
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
/ Hood Ornament / Desk Paperweight.
Inscribed Ch. Soudant and Susse Fes Edts.
A fascinating sculpture of
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
H 7.21 in W 2.37 in D 2.76 in
Art Deco Hermès Paris "Ric et Rac" Dogs Car Mascot / Hood Ornament. Pol Rab 1920
By Hermès, Pol Rab
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Hermès Paris "Ric et Rac" Dogs Car Mascot / Hood Ornament. Pol Rab 1920´s.
Pol RAB (1898
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 5.32 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Antique rare amusing Russian silver model of a bear, St Petersburg, circa 1890
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
, shaped as A Boulder. Great desk ornament or an amazing addition to any important antique silver
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1890s Russian Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Onyx, Silver
Vanity Desk, probably Austria, circa 1815-1820
Located in Greding, DE
Mahogany veneered Biedermeier vanity desk with floral ornaments and pilaster as well as columns at
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1810s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Continental Bronze Ormolu Mounted Boulle Style Desk/Center Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Tarry Town, NY
for his elaborate marquetry and decorative artistry.
The desk is richly ornamented with finely cast
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 46 in D 27 in
A Highly Important Empire Period Rosso Antico Chimneypiece with Portrait Reliefs
Located in London, GB
Grand Tour desk ornaments, inevitably using material re-cut from classical fragments, due to its rarity
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Early 19th Century English Empire Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Marble
H 48.82 in W 66.93 in D 12.01 in
Auguste Moreau Bronze Sculpture of Maiden Seated beside a Peacock .
By Louis Auguste Moreau
Located in New York, NY
rouge marble plinth by Auguste Moreau.
Perfect size for a desk or dresser, or mantle ornament.
Maker
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19th Century Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pierre le Faguays x Max Le Verrier, Beethoven Bronze Bust, Art Deco 1920s
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in PARIS, FR
bronze lamps, ashtrays, bookends, desk sets, and hood ornaments; often featuring nude women or animals in
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
H 6.11 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
Rococo Italian Bureau-Cabinet, Milan, circa 1760
Located in Milano, IT
vigorously mixtilinear crown features three applied rococo ornaments.
The desk is almost completely veneered
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1750s Italian Rococo Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Walnut
Rare Contortionist Car Mascot / Sculpture by Emile Carlier, French, circa 1910
By Carlier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
'Contortionist' Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Desk Paperweight Sculpture.
Sculpture depicting an gymnastic nude
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Marble, Bronze
European Hunting Desk Ornament, circa 1900
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A fabulous European (probably Austrian: unmarked) cold painted, bronze/brass hunting desk ornament
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Early 1900s European Antique Desk Ornaments
Large Brass Desk Magnifier from a Magic Lantern, circa 1910
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
: 2" (5cm approx)
Great gift for collectors or simply as a desk ornament.
In good condition.
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1910s Great Britain (UK) Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Small lady's roll-top desk, Louis XV style, 19th century
Located in Barletta, IT
surface with a roll-top and drawers, an under-desk drawer, bronze ornaments, and curved legs.
Origin
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Rosewood
Louis XV "Bureau Plat" Stamped by Delorme and Lardin
By Adrien Delorme
Located in Paris, FR
Great desk inlaid with amaranth and tulipwood. Its belt opens with three drawers ornamented with
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18th Century Louis XV Antique Desk Ornaments
Symbolist Wrought Iron Sculpture 1890 / 1920 of a Serpent coiled in the Tree
Located in Meinisberg, CH
paperweight, respectively as a desk ornament and enjoyed it when working in my office.
As far as the subject
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Iron
H 5.12 in W 6.11 in D 4.34 in
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
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Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
H 42 in W 27.5 in D 28 in
Antique Theodolite, English, Bronze, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Desk Ornament
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique theodolite. An English, bronze and brass scientific instrument or desk ornament
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Early 20th Century English Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
H 6.7 in W 9.65 in D 7.88 in
Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Theodolite, Desk, Ornament, William Stanley
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique surveyor's level. An English, brass theodolite desk ornament by William Stanley
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
H 8.47 in W 15.16 in D 6.11 in
Early 20th Century Undertakers Miniature Tombstone Models Samples Desk Weights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
century in age, would make for decorative paper weights/desk ornaments. Scroll down for all individual
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Slate, Sandstone
H 1.97 in W 7.88 in D 3.75 in
Antique Italian Louis XV Rocaille Desk Stand with Double Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
A late 19th century Italian gilded solid brass desk ornament. The elaborately decorated, highly
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Proportional Divider, English, Brass, Compass, Draughtsman's Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
knob
This is a charming vintage proportional divider, ideal as a desk ornament or use by an
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Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
H 1.19 in W 6.89 in D 0.99 in
Bronze Lioness Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique decorative desk ornament. Bronze sculpture of a lioness mounted on green marble base, circa
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Early 20th Century Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Lioness Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique decorative desk ornament. Bronze sculpture of a lioness mounted on green marble base, circa
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Early 20th Century Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze
Antique Cornish Marble Serpentine Model Font 19th C
Located in London, GB
to give blessings in peoples homes.
Perfect for displaying as a desk ornament sure to become the
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1870s English Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Marble
1890s English Bronze Hand Ornament / Paperweight
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1890s English bronze hand on marble base ornament / paperweight.
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1890s Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
1900s French Bleached Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
petite, oak desk exudes a quiet ornament. A delicate bleaching process has been applied to the surface of
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Brass Busy Portrait of Lady with Braided Hair - mounted on felt plinth
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
desk ornament for a loved one to cherish, the sculpture makes wonderful interior decoration in today's
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Antique Decorative Troy Weight Set, English, Oak, Brass, Display, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Fascinating desk ornament
Displays a desirable aged patina
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
H 1.78 in W 1.78 in D 10.44 in
Antique Starback Fishing Reel, English, Decorative, Angling, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
rear engraved 'Made In England'
This is a charming antique starback fishing reel, ideal as a desk
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Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Mahogany
H 4.34 in W 3.94 in D 2.96 in
Vintage Sight Level, English, Brass, Handheld Surveyor's Instrument, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
or as a desk ornament. Delivered polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 4.5cm
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Early 20th Century European Industrial Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
H 3.15 in W 1.78 in D 7.88 in
Antique Boat Spirit Level, English, Walnut, Brass, Torpedo, Instrument, Rabone
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
and ideal as a desk ornament. Delivered polished and ready for display.
Dimensions:
Max width
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Early 20th Century Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
H 1.38 in W 12.01 in D 0.79 in
Antique Decorative Dumpy Level, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Display
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
label to lid interior
This is an appealing antique decorative dumpy level, ideal as a desk ornament
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Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
H 10.04 in W 16.15 in D 5.12 in
18th century Porphyry & Ormolu Paperweight
Located in London, by appointment only
A magnificent desk top ornament of rectangular form the solid porphyry base with two pin cushions
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Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
Superb Ottoman Bonheur Du Jour or Coiffeuse and the Matching Chair
Located in Montreal, QC
plainly made to match for this desk and no other. The ornament of desk and chair complement and balance
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Late 19th Century Turkish Late Victorian Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Wood
Vintage Art Deco Travel Clock, Franco-Swiss, 8 Day, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
of its LeCoultre movement and Asprey's of London concession. Sure to make a superb desk ornament, it
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Ornaments
Materials
Leather
H 2.56 in W 3.94 in D 0.99 in
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Antique Desk Ornaments For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique desk ornaments available for sale. The range of distinct antique desk ornaments — often made from metal, bronze and wood — can elevate any home. Antique desk ornaments have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique desk ornaments are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique desk ornaments over the years, but those made by Howard & Sons Ltd, Paul Silvestre and Susse Frères are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Desk Ornaments?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,205, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $16,677 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Desk Ornaments
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There is a key difference between new and old Kugel ornaments. The glass around the hole was cut off the blowing instrument and was virtually flush with the surface of the ornament in the older designs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Kugel ornaments from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.