Unknown Desk Accessories

A German Stockert pattern fruitwood diptych pattern pocket sundial signed, early 19th century The upper leaf with central column printed with eight positions for the string gnomen fr...

This stunning vintage shoulder purse is crafted in solid sterling silver (S925) and showcases an elaborate all-over floral motif, with finely carved flowers adorning the body and bas...

With hinged gnomon, hour ring and latitude arc, silvered compass rose with two inset bubble levels, raised on three levelling screws, in velvet lined and shaped leather covered case,...

1945-46 Saudi Arabia Aramco 4 Pounds Philadelphia Mint. One side of the coin depicts an Eagle with its wings spread, accompanied by the inscription "U.S. Mint Philadelphia - U.S.A." ...

With hinged gnomon, hour ring and latitude arc, silvered compass rose with two inset bubble levels, raised on three levelling screws, in velvet lined and shaped leather covered case,...

Elegant antique Edwardian evening clutch crafted in solid sterling silver (.925), dating to the early 1900s. Weight: 127 grams. Purse Size: 4.83 inches. Chain Length: 10 inches. This...

Please check out the HD video! For your consideration is a natural Turquoise carving of a frog. This frog is very well carved. We estimate this piece was made just over 100 years ago. The Turquoise carving is very lifelike, with excellent proportions! The patchy green of the turquoise material matches perfectly to the natural patches of the frog patten. Traditionally, this would have hung on a belt as an ornament. It is a great piece for investors and connoisseurs looking to collect a very well carved piece of natural antique Turquoise. The actual piece looks much better than any photos we can take. This will be a great addition to any collection. The frog carving...

An antique yellow gold propelling pencil and dip pen, in 9 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Antique Yellow Gold Pencil and Dip Pen is the elegant floral design. Wha...

An antique bloodstone, and yellow gold propelling pencil, in 14 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Antique Yellow Gold Pencil is the elegant floral and engine turned ...

18th century micromosaic of a turtle dove on her nest with a chick, attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli. To see a similar plaque, signed and dated Giacomo Raffaelli, 1791; see: Aste Bolaffi Auction House, lot 324, May 31, 2023, Torino Italy. Birds were a popular motif in micromosaics in the last quarter of the 18th century and into the early 19th century. This mosaic is well executed with fine detail as seen in the shading. Little effort had been made in the dark background to follow the contour of the dove's silhouette, instead keeping the tessera in horizontal rows with square tesserae. The decorative border or millefiori of three colors around the edge create a colorful frame to this delightful scene. All of these characteristics date this plaque as being late 18th century and most likely executed by Giacomo Raffaelli. For more detailed information, see page 32 of "The Gilbert Collection Micromosaics by Jeanette H. Gabriel. Philip Wilson Publishers. The reader will see the characteristics unique to Raffaelli. Jeannette Gabriel is considered a foremost expert in the work of Raffaelli, and was a statically important participant in the management, development and analysis of the Gilbert Collection. Her observations relative to the work of Raffaelli are therefore quite credible by art historians This micromosaic is 2 5/8th inches in diameter, and backed in copper which is typical of plaques made at this time. This plaque was probably set onto a box of some sort as it has a glue like substance on the verso, which can be removed. We have chosen to keep this as it came to us, and in an effort to be careful, we have made no effort to remove it. We have one of the largest collections of micromosaics offered for sale. If our reader is searching for a particular motif, we would be happy to list it here for your consideration. From very large wall hangings...

Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp in Sterling Silver, circa 1860 An exceptionally rare and enchanting antique mechanical music box, crafted in the form of a harp and dating to circa ...

A refined pair of antique opera glasses crafted in brass with elegantly inlaid mother-of-pearl barrels, made by the renowned French optical firm LeMaire Fabt, Paris. Featuring a central focusing wheel and smooth functionality, these glasses exemplify the elegance and craftsmanship of Belle Époque accessories. The eyepieces are signed “LeMaire Fabt Paris,” and the set comes complete with its original fitted case. Perfect for collectors of antique optical instruments...

A simply lovely and unusual magnifying glass from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the entire surface of this magnifying glass is decorated with raised repous...

A natural handmade orange brown banded Agate Bowl with a crystalized center. The bowl is cut so thin that the material is translucent. It's a great...

This beautiful paperclip in the shape of a hand is made out of silver and marked 800. The hand wears a ring with a genuine diamond and an enamelled bracelet.

Diamond Pen. Diamonds weighing 4.25 carats.

Elegant 14k Deco Gold Lighter from the 1930's. Elegant ribbed design with space for monogram. Top has loop for a watch chain as well. Interior fitting...

An Engraved Turned Wooden Cup.   English, dated 1636.   Material Turned pearwood, engraved with foliate and geometric decoration.   Measurements Height: 20.5 cm. Diameter (rim): 10.2...

Elaborate 19th Century Sterling Silver Gothic Revivial Lapis Lazuli and Garnet Letter Opener. French in origin set with large lapis lazuli and garnet cabochons in elaborate silver Re...

A fine Victorian vinaigrette. In sterling silver. By Edward Smith of Birmingham. With engraved decoration to the body, a pierced grille hinged to the side, and a gilt interior. ...

Fine Fountain Pen studded in Round Brilliant Diamonds using Stainless Steel. Months are spent making just 1 of these pens. Inquire for others in our inve...

A Highly Important Museum Quality Pair of Diamond and Enamel Zarfs. Each Zarf with a scalloped rim and spreading foot, the sides set with colorful green ...

Antique swivel seal pendant set with Carnelian and Blood-Stone set in 9-carat rose gold, British Hallmarked Birmingham 1900, Sponsor mark "M&M". Could ...

Antique Silver travelling Inkwell London 1839 prob Thomas Diller. Vermeuil Silver rectangular inkwell plain with moulded borders and a hinged screw-down cover surmounted by a folding...

This desk bell is French, and was created near 1870. It's constructed of ormolu; the unique process by which 24K gold is applied to bronze, creating a distinctive finish that was hug...

COX's celestial pocket globe made up of twelve gores and laid to the ecliptic poles, the axis through the celestial poles, the equatorial graduated in degrees, hours and minutes, the...

Wonderful example of an Empire gold seal with an Italian motto engraved in an oval bloodstone: "giamai ingrato". The intaglio depicts a field with a sunflower, a river or a lake, a s...

An antique agate, and yellow gold propelling pencil, comprising one round panel of white agate, in 14 karat and 10 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Antique Yellow G...

Indian Enamel and Gold Peacock Figure An Indian gold peacock figure decorated with blue, green, red, and yellow enamel. The tail is designed as a large fanned display with circular ...

An antique amethyst, and yellow gold propelling pencil, in 9 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Antique Yellow Gold Pencil is the elegant floral design. What’s yours?...

A Fabergé nephrite and crystal stamp dampener, the base carved from a single piece of nephrite resting on four round-shaped feet, the nephrite decorated on each side with rose gold ribbons and green gold garlands embellished with rose-cut diamonds and small cabochon-cut rubies, the rim decorated with two-colour gold laurel decoration, with detachable frosted rock crystal dampener, bearing the shovel-shaped mark for 56 zolotniks, St Petersburg, workmaster Feodor Afanassiev, circa 1904-1908, measuring 6.3 x 4 x 4cm, gross weight 152 grams. Property Formerly in the collection of Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza A Fabergé jewelled varicoloured gold-mounted nephrite and rock crystal stamp dampener, workmaster Feodor Afanassiev, St Petersburg, 1904-1908 This antique stamp...

For your consideration is a certified natural nephrite jade carving. This jade is very well carved. The jade carving is a scenic motif of superb quality. The Hetian nephrite jade carving is close to being white. Hetian jade...

Fine Fountain Pen studded in Round Brilliant Diamonds using Stainless Steel. Months are spent making just 1 of these pens. Inquire for others in our inve...

A Pair of 19th Century Marble Vases, with Ormolu Mounts. The rim and collar with rope twist and hatched banding, surrounding the outswept neck, over the classical ovoid body, taperin...

This exquisite Russian Imperial letter opened features medium green translucent nephrite knife with black inclusions and very luster. The handle a...

Fine Fountain Pen studded in Round Brilliant Diamonds using Stainless Steel. Months are spent making just 1 of these pens. Inquire for others in our inve...

Carved Nephrite Amethyst and Rock Crystal Gold Flower Pot This flower pot features amethyst-carved flowers with round-cut diamonds at their centers, nephrite leaves, and gold stems....

This is a superb antique Bronze Tray in the form of a Leaf with a Bunny Rabbit. The fabulous bronze has exquisite details throughout the leaf and ...

Rare and outstanding sculpture of an expressive dolphin designed as a paperclip and a paperweight made out of cast iron. Its eyes are made out of glass and it can open its mouth and ...

A handmade Natural Blue Green Chrysokoll & Malachite Interior Design Jewelery Box. The pattern looks like an artful painting of nature. It should be emphasized that the top plate is ...

This really unusual perpetual calendar desk seal dates to the late Georgian period and is complemented by a smokey quartz handle. The faceted smokey quartz handle features many inclu...

A Natural Handmade Brown Golden Tiger Iron Interior Design Jewelry Box. The pattern looks like an artful painting of nature. It should be emphasize...

A fine antique silver-topped cut glass hunting flask. With a narrow tapering cut glass body with a diamond pattern terminating in a screw-top integral s...

A beautiful antique, Regency era desk seal / wax seal. It has an expertly carved, faceted agate handle with tones of white and toffee colours. It has a decorative 9 karat yellow go...

Antique 14k Yellow gold propelling pencil pen, and steel, stamped 585. Measures 10.7cm long, in good condition.

Engraved Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Casket with Silver Relief Base. Attributed to the workshop of Giovanni Battista Metellino (active Milan, d. circa 1724). Milan, late 17th cent...

Rose Quartz Roses Flower & Rock Crystal Vase Desk Object A miniature Rose flower in a water vase. The vase made of rock crystal with a water illusion. Inc...

FACTORY / HOUSE: No Name, Swiss Made STYLE / REFERENCE: Alarm Travel Clock with Original Case METAL / MATERIAL: Gilded Brass CIRCA / YEAR: 1850's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 2 1/4 Inches i...

Authentic Chinese Solid Bronze Vintage Seal unused Dated Late 20th Century 1970s- 1990s with Chinese script on every side interesting piece

Porcelain inkwell Limoges France Item in the style of Napoleon III made at the turn of the 20th century Before 1890, 1890 to 1919. This vintage/antique Limoges porcelain piece color...

Indulge in an Antique Pair Of French Napoleon III - Belle Epoque Gilt Bronze and White Marble Cherub Putti Candelabras dating to circa 1870. Elevate your interior with this exquisite...

This unique, Circa 1800, wax seal begins with an 18K yellow gold base monogrammed with MLO, upon which sits a beautifully carved jade bird. The Jade ...

A fine Austrian letter seal (or so-called Petschaft). In silver with traces of gilding and inlaid panels of mother of pearl. The body with an embossed woman in profile with long fl...

Perhaps the finest and rarest desk seal we have had in our collection to date is this Regency period, 18 karat yellow gold, amethyst and citrine example. The handle of the piece is c...

A small Charles X ball notebook in mother-of-pearl and ormolu chiselled with flowers and flowery interlacings. Engraved in French "Souvenir", decorated with branches and Palais-Royal typical enamel flower on one face, and with simple branches on the other face. Il has its original paper pencil. French Palais...

Pair of Antique Gold and Enamel Musical Harps These rare harps showcase exquisite hand-painted enamel. Their bodies are adorned with red enamel, with a lapis lazuli column accente...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French 18k yellow gold ornament of a double bass; part of our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique cast French 18k ...

A refined and elegant solid silver seal, crafted in Finland in 1927, distinguished by its striking Imperial blue guilloché enamel handle. The tapered form is entirely overlaid with t...

This lovely antique pencil extends to a full-size pencil, and collapses to a small size, originally allowing to be worn as a fob on an Albert chain. The pencil is set to one end with...

We offer you a luxurious and highly unusual 19th century double photo frame covered entirely with faceted Bohemian garnets designed as an easel sta...