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Desk Accessories For Sale
Color: Silver
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Antique English Sterling Silver and Cut Crystal Watch-Clock Inkwell, Circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful antique English sterling silver and cut crystal watch-clock inkwell, Circa 1910.
Category
1910s English Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Victorian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass match striker, an addition to our ornamen...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small Silver Plated Canister with Hinged Lid
Located in Sheffield, MA
The small vintage silver plated canister or storage box has a fully hinged lid.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
George III Sterling Silver Skewer / Letter Opener, circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III sterling silver skewer / letter opener, circa 1800
Estate of Vanderbilt Lehman
Fine sterling skewer / letter opener with hallm...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen 369 Handcrafted Sterling Silver Money Clip by Søren Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Round contemporary money clip.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Silver Car Cigar Holder
Located in New York, NY
The 12 cigar holder detachable top reveals a compartment for additional usage, the top of the engine lifts up to reveal a compartment for matches, the top...
Category
1910s English Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver 'Anvil' Inkwell by George Unite & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare and unusual antique Edwardian English sterling silver anvil inkwell; part of antique silver and glassware collection.
This exceptional an...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen 139B Handcrafted Sterling Silver Grape Scissors with Steel Blade
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
As most of Georg Jensen’s designs these grape scissors are in the Art Nouveau style with the characteristic ornamental curved lines, organic structures, decorative ornaments of flora...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bruno Munari Silver-Plate Sculptural Vase with Glass Insert Italian Vintage
By Bruno Munari
Located in North Miami, FL
This undulating sculptural vintage silver-plate vase signed B.Munari on the bottom 1973 is both sculptural and utilitarian. It is Italian by Bruno Munari made for Danese and a lovely vase and or desk accessory and will have so many other applications. it can also be used as a candle holder without the glass insert. The small glass vessel is short and will hold a few roses, a few orchids or a few gardenias or your favorite flower. It is 4" height x 2" diameter. Please note this is not the re-issue and is totally vintage...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and glass match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection.
This exceptional antique glass and silver match striker...
Category
1910s British Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Silver Galleried Double Inkstand
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver galleried double inkstand; an addition to our ornamental office silverware collection
This exceptional...
Category
1910s English Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver & Enamel Film Inkstand by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company London 1940
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning rare silver enamel film inkstand with a calendar by the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, London 1940.
The Inkwells are formed as staked Film Canisters and the Calendar as a Clapper board...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Onyx Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver - mounted onyx inkwell, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1915. Measures 3 3/4 inches wide (at widest point) x 2 1/4 inches high x 4 inches deep. So...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Regency Period Antique Sterling Silver Meat Skewer by Wallis & Hayne London 1811
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1811 by Thomas Wallis II & Jonathan Hayne, this handsome, Regency Period, antique sterling silver meat skewer, is plain in style. The meat skewer measures: 12...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell with Insert
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique hand-hammered repousse sterling silver inkwell, circa 1900. The inkwell has a single back hinge to open the lid and a screw cap and the glass liner. Fine condition and rich p...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 1928 Sterling Silver Bell Inkwell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver inkwell, part of our antique diverse ornamental silverware collection...
Category
1920s English Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Classical 19th Century Letter Rack and Ink Well
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Edwardian period silver plated letter rack and ink well, having three scallop shaped divisions with classical engraved decoration, a pair of cut glass ink wells o...
Category
Early 20th Century English Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Very Rare P H Vogel & Co Antique Shagreen Cigarette Case Silver & Gold Gilt
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique PH Vogel & Co silver and gold gilt cigarette case
A very rare good looking and functional piece of...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
20th Century Empire Style Handmade Sterling Silver Inkwell, Italy, 1991
Located in Cagliari, IT
Wonderful handcrafted sterling silver inkwell.
A refined piece of Empire style silverware perfect for an extremely elegant home or office.
Made for us by Argenteria Auge, one of th...
Category
1990s Italian Empire Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
1920s Antique Arts & Crafts Danish Sterling Silver Table Bell
By Georg Jensen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Danish sterling silver table bell in the Arts & Crafts style; an addition to our range of ornamental silverware.
This exceptional antique Danish sterling silver table bell has a plain bell shaped form.
The surface of this fine example of antique silverware is plain and has a planished finish.
The lower portion of this silver table bell is plain applied moulded border to the sound bow.
The table bell is fitted with a sterling silver handle modelled in the form of a bird amidst iconic Jensen style scrolling leaf and bead ornamentation.
This impressive antique table bell is fitted with the original hallmarked clapper.
The hallmarks struck to the reverse of this antique silver table bell...
Category
1920s Danish Arts and Crafts Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen 289 Handcrafted Sterling Silver Money Clip by Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular money clip with nature motif.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Henning Koppel 325 Handcrafted Sterling Silver Pill Box for Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
After the covered dish became a success around the world, Koppel wanted to show that his designs could also take a life in miniature pieces. He began working on a pill box that could...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Silver Capstan Inkwell by Cohen & Charles, Chester, 1908
Located in Delft, NL
English Silver Capstan Inkwell by Cohen & Charles, Chester, 1908
Silver capstan inkwell with pen holder in front
English silver Hall marked, Chester, ...
Category
20th Century British Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Engraved Glass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver and clear glass inkwell. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Bellied and lobed clear glass base with short inset foot and carved and engraved stylized flow...
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Antique English Sterling Silver Postage Stamp Box by Grey & Co.
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning and rare Edwardian triple postage stamp box made from solid English sterling silver fully hallmarked for London 1909 together with the makers mark for the top notch silver...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Desk Writing Set, Platerías Martínez, Madrid, Spain, 1845
Located in Madrid, ES
Scribe with three inkwells. Silver. Real Martínez silver factory, Madrid, 1845.
With contrast marks.
Notary of silver in its color composed of a rectangular tray with raised and op...
Category
1840s Spanish Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
WMF 'Württembergische METALLWARENFABRIK', Germany, Art Deco Pen Tray with Box
Located in Copenhagen, DK
WMF (Württembergische METALLWARENFABRIK), Germany. Art Deco pen tray with a box in silver plated metal, 1940s.
Stamped.
In very go...
Category
1940s German Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculpture in Green Resin of a Deer, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Deer sculpture in green resin from Italy, 1960s.
Really good condition very beautiful decorative piece.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Resin
Antique American Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
American Art Nouveau inkwell with engraved silver overlay, circa 1886. Bellied and faceted, short neck in silver collar and hinged and faceted silver cover. Overlay in form of dense ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Murano Opalescent Blue Green Italian Art Glass Horse Pony Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown opalescent green, blue with controlled bubbles Italian art glass horse head paperweight / sculpture. Documented to the F...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass
Georg Jensen 267 Handcrafted Sterling Silver Money Clip by Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in New York, NY
Round money clip with floral motif.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Silver Inkwell by James Young
By James Young
Located in New Orleans, LA
This superlative, Georgian-period silver inkwell was crafted by 18th century London silversmith James Young. Of exceptional size and quality, this large inkwell is perfectly appointed to draft important correspondence, complete with a sand shaker and compartments for writing utensils. A masterpiece of the restrained Georgian style, the inkwell bears the marital coat-of-arms of the Gresley and Coventry families with the motto “Meliore fyde quam fortuna,” or “With better fidelity than fortune.” Hallmarked London, 1782 11 1/4” wide x 7 1/2” deep x 5 1/2” high The armorial bearings almost certainly commemorate the marriage of Sir Roger Gresley, the 8th Baronet of Drakelowe, and Lady Sophia Coventry, youngest daughter of the 7th Earl of Coventry...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Gilded Age Silver-Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique silver-on-copper and crystal pen and ink desk set is composed a footed tray with two indentations for feathered pens or writing instruments, two l...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Vizagapatam pen-engraved veneered sandalwood portable writing desk with silver mounts
India, Coromandel coast, Visakhapatnam, circa 1875
...
Category
18th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Sandalwood, Bone
Walker & Hall Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Inkwell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and glass inkwell made by Walker and Hall, part of our antique silver and glassware collection.
This exceptional antique George V English sterling silver inkwell has a hexagonal shaped, waisted form.
The shaped surface of this impressive antique inkwell is plain and unembellished, with applied iconic Art Deco style tiered designs to the either side of the base.
The elevated anterior edge of the base composes a pen receiver.
This Walker and Hall inkwell is fitted with an impressive flat topped hinged hallmarked sterling silver cover.
The cover opens to reveal a sunken well and removable glass ink liner.
The underside of the inkwell is fitted with the original wood base.
Condition
This antique Walker...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
English Antique Ink Eraser/Letter Opener with Sterling Handle
Located in Sheffield, MA
Although the purpose was once for "erasing" ink, this antique English piece can very well be used as a letter opener. It probably did serve a dual purpose way back when. The eraser...
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel
A French 19th-20th Century Ebonized Wood & Plated Surtout de Table Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century neoclassical revival style ebonized wood and figural silver plated mounted plateau Surtout de Table centerpiece...
Category
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Combination Ruler or Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver combination ruler or letter opener, The Thomas Company, Attleboro, Mass, circa 1950s. Retailed at Neiman Marcus. Measures: Ruler is 8 1/2 inches l...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
1980s by Hermes Paris Silver Golf Ball Magnifying Lens
By Hermès
Located in Brescia, IT
Silver plated and glass magnifying
Excellent condition.
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
English Silver Dressing Table Hand Mirror with Silver Piqué Swag Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English silver dressing table hand mirror from the 20th century with silver piqué decor of swags, oval medallion and foliage. Born in En...
Category
20th Century English Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Double Inkwell on Sterling Silver Tray by J E Caldwell & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Art Nouveau double inkwell on sterling silver tray by J E Caldwell & Co., circa 1900. This stunning piece features two square crystal wells with etched floral designs in the ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Art-Deco Swedish Hammered Silver Ink Well with Silver Pen
Located in Delft, NL
An Art Deco Swedish hammered silver ink well with silver pen.
It is a complete set made and marked by the same maker Kynning Silvervaruverkstad GV ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Silver Scribe or Desk Writing Set, Platerías Martínez, Madrid, Spain, 1819
Located in Madrid, ES
Scribe with four inkwells and bell. Silver. Madrid, Silversmiths Martínez, 1819.
With contrast marks.
Notary of silver in its color composed of a rectangular tray (raised on four...
Category
1810s Spanish Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Samuel Jacob Edwardian Sterling Silver Frog Inkwell
By Samuel Jacob
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, unusual, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver inkwell in the form of a frog; part of our antique diverse ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Edwardian English sterling silver inkwell has been modelled in the form of a perched frog.
The surface of this impressive novelty silver...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver Plate Horseshoe Jockey Catchall, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous silver plated, 1920s small pot with a horseshoe and some horse race related items. Think it can be used at a table for paperclips, toothpicks, matchsticks or just as a open salt pot...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique German Silver Table Pheasants
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique German silver table pheasants, part of our continental ornamental silverware collection.
These exceptional antique cast German silver table ornaments have been realistically modelled in the form of a pair of pheasants.
Each of the silver pheasant ornaments has been embellished with fine details reproducing the plumage, in addition to the bird's anatomical features.
These exceptional birds are embellished with the original tail feathers; the tails are larger than typical examples of this style.
Both the large cock and hen is further ornamented with impressive cast silver hinged wings; the hinged components indicates the high quality of these pieces.
These exceptional antique silver pheasant...
Category
1870s German Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd Antique Sterling Silver Treasury Inkstand
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver treasury inkstand; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
...
Category
1930s English Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
'Holly' Silver Leaf with a Sinuous Design
Located in Milan, IT
Single holly leaf made of scintillating sterling silver. This exquisite piece was embossed and entirely hand-engraved by the master silversmiths of Fratelli Lisi, showing remarkable ...
Category
2010s Italian Other Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand by Mappin & Webb, 1916
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1916 by Mappin & Webb, this handsome, George V, antique sterling silver ink stand, features a cut glass body and ...
Category
1910s English Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Silver Plate and Burgundy Crocodile Buckle Hinged Box Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and gorgeous Italian vintage hinged silver plate buckle box has a burgundy crocodile leather buckle part. It was professionally polished and the bottom of the box had t...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell by Howard & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare antique hand-hammered repousse sterling silver inkwell by Howard & Co. New York, circa 1903. The inkwell has a single back hinge to open the lid and a bun cap and the glass li...
Category
Early 20th Century American Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of W.M.F. Silver Plate Dishes, Jugendstil Period, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of W.M.F. silver plate dishes, Jugendstil Period, circa 1900.
With hunting dogs.
Category
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver Globe Inkwell Centerpiece by Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This superb inkwell centerpiece dating to the Edwardian era was designed by the legendary Tiffany & Co. Crafted from sterling silver and bronze, this stunning inkwell boasts a comman...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Stylized Sterling Modernism Trinket Bowl by Juvento Lopez Reyes, Mexico
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized sterling modernism trinket Bowl by Juvento Lopez Reyes, Mexico.. In keeping with the modernist style, it has a clean and sleek design. No etching or work, just an edgy and m...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Antique French Belle Époque Classical Silver Inkwell on Stand
Located in New York, NY
French 950 silver inkwell on stand, circa 1910. Straight sides with vertically applied strapwork bands; curved bottom and raised foot. Cover hinged and domed with flower-head finial....
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Ab Urbe Condita Medal, by E. Lamagna, 1989
Located in Roma, IT
Ab Urbe Condita Medal is an original silver object realized by E. Lamagna in 1989.
The medal is celebrating the birth of Rome, was coined by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Sta...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Inkwell by Foster & Bailey
Located in New York, NY
Pretty Edwardian inkwell. Made by Foster & Bailey in Providence, circa 1910. Rectangular clear glass base with chamfered corners, wraparound acid-etched garland, and star cut to unde...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell by Jacobi & Jenkins
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare antique hand-hammered repousse lid sterling silver inkwell by Jacobi & Jenkins of Baltimore, circa 1900. The inkwell has a removable domed sterling repousse lid in a floral pa...
Category
Early 20th Century American Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique, New and Vintage Desk Accessories
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
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