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Desk Accessories For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Pair of Austrian Midcentury Brown Glazed Ceramic Bear Book Ends by Anzengruber
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Bear ceramic bookends have been designed and manufactured by the Viennese midcentury artist Leopold Anzengruber. Born in 1912 he founded his own company Anzengruber Ker...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Aubock Mid Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Tray & Holder, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative and rare desk penholder from the 1960s, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Vienna. Made of horn, in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Horn
In Stock in Los Angeles, Grey Kong Mini Portable Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Kong mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
Easily transportable, Kong MINI becomes a Stand hugging the mobile phone and a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Cartier 'Must de Cartier' Crystal Gilt and Silver Mellon Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cartier 'Must de Cartier' Crystal Gilt and Silver Mellon Inkwell
France, Circa 1989
Cartier 'Must de Cartier' crystal gilt and silver mellon inkwell, made in France around 1989. This understated inkwell is a true representation of Cartier's renowned elegance and exquisite craftsmanship.
The inkwell features a stunning crystal body with an opalescent lift top adorned with silver and gilt metal mounts, adding a luminous touch to the piece. The top lid is fully marked with numerous Cartier hallmarks, signifying its authenticity and origin from Cartier.
The front of the melon-shaped crystal is elegantly enameled with the iconic Cartier logo in gilt enamel.
Whether displayed on a writing desk or as a part of an exquisite collection, this Cartier inkwell...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
21st Century Minimalist Paperweight in Portuguese Green Marble "Verde Viana"
By Techxture
Located in Nelas, PT
S.Voxel - 21st century modern Portuguese "Verde Viana" marble paperweight
S.voxelexplores the importance of object scaling and user experience. Voxels coffee tables and side table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Solid Green Marble Perpetual Desk Top Calendar
By Enzo Mari
Located in San Diego, CA
Handcrafted unique rare perpetual calendar circa 1970's solid green marble with gold numbers days and months, great design, and craftsmanship some of the l...
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Murano Vintage Millefiori Murrine Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow color flower murrines over copper bed Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The paperweight...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Sommerso
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with red, white, and blue scrambled canes within the glass, made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: Diameter 3.5 inches, height 2.5 i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Beautiful Fish Reef and Octopus Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a octopus holding a reef with fish aquarium. Colors are a different shades of blue, white, black and clea...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Ercole Barovier - Barovier & Toso 'A Grosse Costolature' Bowl 1942
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Ercole Barovier - Barovier & Toso 'A Grosse Costolature' Bowl 1942
A large shell shaped 'A Grosse Costolature' bowl in heavy iridescent Murano glass. Designed by Ercole Barovier an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Nº 1 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Black Showtime Vase Collection byJaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Showtime Vases are just as current as when we launched them over 10 years ago. They are little decorative sculptures that fully reproduce Hayon’s universe.
Made of two glazed ce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Design Solid Brass Vase 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design vase in solid brass produed in Denmark, circa 1950s.
Please note that the item is original of the perio...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Vintage Set of 8 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Set of 8 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960
Additional information:
Dimensions: 2.5 W x 2.5 D x 2.5 H cm
Period of Time: 1960
Country of origin: Germany
Condition: In very goo...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Florence Knoll molded plywood architectural letter tray, 1960s. This piece retains its original label to the bottom letter tray.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Italian Crystal Paperweight Ferrari Car 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Crystal Paperweight Ferrari Car 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with multicolored flowers and leaves, made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: Diameter 3.5 inches, height 2.5 inches
1 in stock in Lo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Set RED Bakelite Handles, 1960 East Germany
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Set of 4 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960
We have been able to purchase a large batch of bakelite handles.
These bakelite handles were once made in East Germany.
Just for th...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Set of Two Midcentury Pen or Pencil Holders Deyhle, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare types and color
- very practical
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Marble, Onyx Marquetry Desk Set Box, Pen Holder, Ruler, Italy 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare functional 1960s Mid-Century modernist desk accessories set crafted in Italy in the 1960s. The set comprises three pieces: a pen holder, a box, and a ruler. The refined shape ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Sculptural Modernist Counterweight Paperweight in Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very well-, heavy and steady made counterweighted paper holder in solid bronze. It resembles an oil pump. Presumably custommade and handed as a gift to an employe of the Danish Cor...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Set Orange Bakelite Handles EAST Germany, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Set of 4 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960
We have been able to purchase a large batch of bakelite handles.
These bakelite handles were once made in eastern Germany.
Just for...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Brass Dachshund Dog Letter Opener Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This mid century modern brass letter opener is of a dachshund dog in repose as the top part. It is from the 50's and has some weight. This is for all the dog lovers of this breed. It...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Ronson Large Table Lighter 1980
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Ronson Large Table Lighter 1980
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Plexiglass
Vintage Set Yellow Bakelite Handles from East Germany 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Set Yellow Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960
We have been able to purchase a large batch of bakelite handles.
These bakelite handles were once made in East Germany.
Just for ...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Don Shoemaker for Señal Marquetry Paper Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cocobolo paper tray with geometric pattern by Don Shoemaker for his company Señal, c.1960s, Mexico. Shoemaker is known for the marquetry in his work, which is clearly visible in the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Hardwood, Cocobolo, Rosewood
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Heart Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist heart keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck ...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
1980s Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "Deluxe", Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Deluxe" in excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazing design. Th...
Category
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
1980s Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "Deco" With The Original Box. Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Deco" in excellent condition with the original box. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazi...
Category
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Set Green Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Set of 4 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960s
We have been able to purchase a large batch of bakelite handles.
These bakelite handles were once made in East Germany.
Just for t...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Rock Crystal Obelisk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, polished rock crystal Obelisk sculpture, in the Modern style, circa 20th century. Piece is hand-carved and polished smooth from one piece...
Category
20th Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Rock Crystal
Desk Accessories Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Desk Accessories Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with 1970 Excellent vintage condition. Paris, in the traditions of French big houses like Lancel or Dior.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Plated Desk, Pols Potten Studio
By Pols Potten
Located in Geneve, CH
Antique brass plated desk, Pols Potten Studio.
Dimensions: W 120.5 x D 51 x H 75.5 cm.
Materials: Black powder coated iron frame, aluminium, anti...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Vintage Signed Arthur Court Bronze Dog Puppies Paperweight Desk Accessory
By Arthur Court
Located in North Miami, FL
This delightful and charming vintage signed bronze paperweight sculpture are of 6 connecting puppy dogs linked together in different positions. It is hallmarked Arthur Court Designs ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Molded Teak Plywood Double Letter Tray in the Style of Martin Aberg / Rainbow
Located in San Diego, CA
Very nice and functional double letter tray in the style of Martin Aberg for Rainbow Wood Products Company of Sweden, circa 1970s. The trays are made of molded teak plywood and can s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Teak
Petite Millefiori Flowers Murano Italian Art Glass Paperweight 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some flowers. Colors are a blue, white, green and clear. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop or as a decorat...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Alfred Dunhill 1950 West Germany Desk Petrol Mechanical Lighter 12 Inches Ruler
Located in Miami, FL
Twelve Inches ruler desk lighter designed by Dunhill.
Very unusual and stunning desk petrol lighter, designed by Dunhill back in the 1950. This mechanical lighter has been crafted in West Germany in the shape of a 12 inches ruler, made up in steel with high polished chrome plating.
Weight: 262.6 Grams, (168.34 Dwt).
Measurements: 327 mm by 39 mm (12.88 x 1.54 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "Dunhill MADE IN WEST GERMANY".
Alfred Dunhill inherited his father’s London saddlery in 1893. Following the increase in motor car ownership, Alfred developed the business to include motoring accessories, which he called ‘Dunhill’s Motorities’. This included goggles, timepieces, picnic sets, and leather coats, and it wasn’t long before the brand became associated with men’s general motoring attire. They opened two shops in Mayfair and had a catalogue of over 1300 items. Between the 1904 and 1905, Dunhill introduced their ‘Windshield Pipe’, to help drivers combat the effect of wind and travel on their ability to smoke. This marked both the end of the ‘motorities’ focus and their entry into the world of smoking ephemera, and they shortly opened their first tobacconist in 1907 on Duke Street. The proximity to several esteemed Private Members Clubs around the Mayfair, St James’ area ensured that the venture was a success. (From Nicholas Wells With Thanks).
Literature: Blei-Bottoni Ref-630 (6 Inches) Pp-318 Illustrated.
Note: This version was retailed for 20.00 usd, back in the 1950s. It is noted by Blei-Bottoni as hard to find.
Collateral: It is accompanied by the designer's presentation green pouch...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Caithness Uranus Planet Paperweight by Colin Ferris & Peter Holmes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine limited edition glass paperweight by Caithness.
Entitled 'Uranus'.
From the Planet Series of paperweights by Colin Ferris & Peter Holmes.
No. 71 from an edition of 500.
Simply a wonderfully rare paperweight...
Category
1970s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Solid Red Marble Apple Paperweight with Brass Stem
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid red marble with brass accent stem apple paperweight or sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Brass Plato Table Tray by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Plato Table Tray by Stem Design
Dimensions: D 11.5 x W 20 x H 2.5 cm.
Materials: Brass.
Finish: Tumbled and burnished.
Weight: 2 kg.
Finished and assembled by hand in India. Also available in aluminum. Please contact us.
A compact accent tray with tapered walls and rounded corners, Plato boasts a simple design to reveal an arresting surface texture. It is ideal for holding smaller objects like stationery, keys, watches, jewelry, or glasses.
Imagined on your center table, console, or night-stand, the tray is sand-cast in aluminum and brass.
The objects layers on as a metaphor and showcases the beauty of being who you are. It strips off all the layers of ornamentation and artificial finishes to build an immediate and intuitive connection with the product that lasts a lifetime.
Stem is a contemporary Indian product...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Salta Round Brown Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Signed Glass Abstract Paperweight Red, Black, Orange, Gold, White For Desk
Located in North Miami, FL
This abstract art glass artisan paperweight is signed in cursive on the underside N Laso. It has bars of glass sticks in rows of red, black and white, orange copper rust and a gold small bat...
Category
1990s American Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold
1990s Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "Deluxe" With The Original Box. Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Deluxe" in excellent condition with the original box. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its ama...
Category
1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Fontana Arte Mid-Century Modern 1950s Glass Pen Holder Stand & Ashtray Desk Set
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte (attributed) Midcentury Modern desk set featuring a pen holder or stand with a tray and an ashtray. Made in Ita...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Anemometer 1950 Coal Mining Vintage Science Equipment in Brass and Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical desk anemometer in brass.
Very interesting scientific coal mining anemometer, made up back in the 1950's with brass and blackened steel parts...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Murano Blue Red Gold Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (only 2 fish available as shown). Large and beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue, red stripes, gold lips and silver flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
MCM Staved Walnut Desk Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and functional MCM staved walnut desk organizer, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 7.5"W x 4.5"D x 3"H. The organizer has five holes for pens...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Porcelain Jewelry Dish Rosenthal Studio-Line by Designer Raymond Peynet
Located in New York, NY
A German white porcelain jewelry dish with whimsical design by designer Raymond Peynet for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Midcentury Modern period, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Dish show...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
Curve pen holder
Located in Milano, IT
Studio IB Milano's Curve Pen Holders are a testament to the brand's unwavering pursuit of excellence in design, craftsmanship, and sustainability. These luxury Italian marble pen holders...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
G. Giacobbe Murano Millefiori Glass Paperweight / Vase, Italy, 1950s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
G. Giacobbe Murano Millefiori Glass Paperweight / Vase, Italy, 1950s.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder black Color France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Handsome saddle leather letter holder. Great patina to leather. Good vintage condition. Paris, in the traditions of French big houses like Lancel or Dior.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
MCM Wood and Naugahyde Double Letter Tray by John Mel
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional MCM wood and nauhgahyde double letter tray by John Mel, circa 1970s. The tray is in very good vintage condition and measures 10.75"W ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Ceramic Desk Organizer by Alessio Tasca, 1970s
Located in Skokie, IL
Alessio Tasca ceramic desk organizer, Italy, 1970s
Additional Information:
Materials: Glazed ceramic
Dimensions: 3” H x 6 1/4” W x 4” D
Condition: Excellent condition free of chips ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Glass Vintage Pink Bathroom Set, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This beautiful light pink ceramic bathroom set is in very good vintage condition. An elegant addition to a Classic bathroom. Only one unique set. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Pair, Modernist Chromed Steel Railroad Tie Bookends Circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair, Modernist Chromed Steel Railroad Tie Bookends Circa 1980.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Seguso Murano Teal Blue White Opal Alabastro Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent teal blue green and white opalescent Italian art glass fish sculpture / paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, in the "A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass
Jens Risom "R" Rosewood Letter Opener Marked Franz Hingelberg Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rosewood letter opener from the office of Jens Risom
marked with the Jens Risom "R" and also
marked Franz Hingelberg - Denmark
very rare collectors item - have not been able ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Rosewood
Original Midcentury Carl Auböck Horn and Leather Letter Opener
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a unique piece of Mid-Century Modern design. The letter opener was carefully hand carved out of horn. It was produced in the renowned Austrian workshops of Bauhaus-influe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Horn, Leather
Vintage Millefiori Glass Mushroom Paperweight
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Beautiful vintage glass millefiori paperweight shaped like a mushroom. would perfect to styled a bookcase or to add to your glass collection.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
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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