Reed & Barton Desk Accessories

Large, completely handmade, sterling silver letter opener. Perfect for a prestigious desk. The blade is smooth while the hand is embossed by hand on both sides with scrolls and fl...

Desk card holder, France, 1940s Golden Spelter, one of the small studs on the front is missing. Lacks in the gilding, as evidenced by the descriptive photographs.

A highly collectable letter opener or paper knife made in gilded bronze and dating to c.1960; a scarce-find in the gold colour. The handle is in the form of a horse head, beautifu...

A silver plated "Paul Revere" bowl by Reed & Barton. This round bowl is the 6.5" diameter size version. Stamped " Reed & Barton 103" along with a sticker on the bottom. Well patinate...

Classic early 1910s Austrian letter opener. It has a nice patina. I did not clean it, so the next owner can decide what he wants to do with it. This highly collectible antique piece ...

Bakelite leather covered table phone, made in Denmark in the late 1940s. Used marks.  

A finely detailed Hermès Paris equestrian-themed letter opener, beautifully formed with a sculptural horse head handle and a long, tapered blade. Elegant, functional, and distinctly ...

French Equestrian Horse Head Vide-Poche / Ashtray, Cast Iron, circa 1940s A refined vintage equestrian catchall dish, cast in heavy metal and modeled as a sculptural horse head in pr...

Hermes Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France. Sleek Hermès letter opener with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped on the top of blade. Beautiful light ...

A vintage French desk accessory by Christofle, this elegant silver-plated letter opener is a refined example of 20th-century decorative craftsmanship. Featuring a circular medallion ...

Italian 1940s wooden architectural drawings wall holder.

A rare and refined vintage Hermès Paris desk magnifier, made in France during the 1960s and designed in the maison’s classic equestrian style. This elegant piece features a sculptural horse head handle with beautifully modelled detail throughout the mane, face, and neck, paired with a domed glass magnifier set within a polished silver-tone collar. The form is both practical and decorative, intended as a luxury desk accessory for reading fine print, examining correspondence, viewing stamps, coins, documents, maps, or small collectible objects. The horse head motif is unmistakably Hermès, reflecting the brand’s deep heritage in saddlery, riding culture, and equestrian design. The magnifier has a wonderful mid-century presence, with a substantial tabletop form that displays beautifully on a desk, library table, writing surface, or collector’s cabinet. It is an excellent companion piece to other Hermès equestrian desk accessories from the same period. Details: Maker: Hermès Paris Origin: France Period: 1960s Style: Mid-century / Equestrian / French luxury desk accessory Form: Desk magnifier / paperweight magnifier / decorative object Design: Sculptural horse head handle with domed glass magnifier Material/Finish: Silver-tone metal with glass magnifying lens Measurements: Approx. 5.25" long x 3.25" wide x 2 1/8" high Markings: Hermès Paris, Made in France Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition with surface wear, light scratches, oxidation, and patina consistent with age and use. There is some damage to the glass, visible in the photos, including chips/irregularities around the outer edge. This does not significantly affect the central field of view and the piece remains highly displayable and functional. A beautifully designed Hermès Paris equestrian horse head magnifier, made in France during the 1960s. This piece combines Hermès’ distinctive equestrian heritage with the practical elegance of a luxury desk object. The sculpted horse head handle is finely detailed, with expressive modelling and a strong decorative profile, while the domed magnifying glass gives the piece a substantial and useful form. The silver-tone mount has a warm vintage patina, adding depth and character to the overall presentation. The magnifier is ideal for use on a writing desk, library table, office, or study, and would make a wonderful addition to a curated Hermès collection. Please note that the glass shows some damage, as photographed, particularly around the outer edge. The main viewing area remains largely usable, and the damage does not significantly interfere with the central magnified field of view. A stylish and collectible vintage Hermès desk...