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Helmet Paperweight Mounted on a Piece of Marble Paris France
Helmet Paperweight Mounted on a Piece of Marble Paris France

Helmet Paperweight Mounted on a Piece of Marble Paris France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Acquired in Paris France, this is a wonderful paperweight. A Helmut mounted on a piece of marble - a compliment to any desk or work station. The helmet is metal and the sides move a bit, as they are supposed to. A great curiosity, wonderful for a housewarming or fathers day gift.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Letter Rack
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Letter Rack

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Letter Rack

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique bronze Graduate pattern desk letter rack or letter sorter with verdigris green patina By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) N...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Mission / Craftsman Style American Quarter Sawn Oak Waste Basket by Stickley
Mission / Craftsman Style American Quarter Sawn Oak Waste Basket by Stickley

Mission / Craftsman Style American Quarter Sawn Oak Waste Basket by Stickley

By Gustav Stickley

Located in San Diego, CA

A very well constructed mission / craftsman style American quarter sawn oak waste basket by Stickley, circa 2004. The waste basket is in very good condition and measures 13"W x 13"...

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20th Century American American Craftsman Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Bronze Capricorn Vide Poche by Max Le Verrier
Art Deco Bronze Capricorn Vide Poche by Max Le Verrier

Art Deco Bronze Capricorn Vide Poche by Max Le Verrier

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco Bronze Capricorn Motif Vide Poche by Max Le Verrier Bronze vide poche by Max Le Verrier. The symbols are absolutely beautiful, they represent the Capricorn zodiac motif or ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Rheinmetall Typewriter
Vintage Rheinmetall Typewriter

Vintage Rheinmetall Typewriter

Located in Manzano, IT

If you are looking for a piece that combines the mechanical charm of 1940s/50s Germany with a timeless aesthetic, this Rheinmetall-Borsig A.G. is the perfect item. Produced in the ...

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Carl Auböck Model #4206A Polished Brass Bowl
Carl Auböck Model #4206A Polished Brass Bowl

Carl Auböck Model #4206A Polished Brass Bowl

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Carl Auböck model #4026A polished brass bowl. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl or catch-all is executed in polished brass. Originally con...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Mid century vintage handblown Murano glass paperweight
Mid century vintage handblown Murano glass paperweight

Mid century vintage handblown Murano glass paperweight

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid century vintage handblown glass Murano paperweight. This paperweight has a unique design in that the interior of the glass looks like tortoiseshell with beautiful tones of dark brown, Amber and gold. This vintage paperweight...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Pen Wipe
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Pen Wipe

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Pen Wipe

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern pen brush or pen wipe By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, US...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Ebonised Desk Set With Two Cut Glass Inkwells Decorated With Brass
Victorian Ebonised Desk Set With Two Cut Glass Inkwells Decorated With Brass

Victorian Ebonised Desk Set With Two Cut Glass Inkwells Decorated With Brass

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Lovely Victorian Ebonised Desktop Tidy With Two Cut Glass Inkwells, With Attractive Brass Rails & Decorative Idents & Drawer Supplied With A Modern Day Quill Pen, Notepad ...

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass
Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass

Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass

Located in Haarlem, NL

Very large and decorative Hollywood Regency 1920s page turner or letter opener made by hand out of a curl goat Horn and brass. On the brass it reads: AER But the some letters are h...

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Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Silver paper clip with King Luiz for the Lisbon Agricultural Exhibition
Silver paper clip with King Luiz for the Lisbon Agricultural Exhibition

Silver paper clip with King Luiz for the Lisbon Agricultural Exhibition

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver paper clip with the figure of King D. Luiz and alluding to the Lisbon Agricultural Exhibition. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: ...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century
Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century

Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A Lacquered Japanese writing box with metal detailing, mid 20th century. The box has signs of patina on the metal, a small crack in one corner and...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Fish Sculpture by Livio Seguso for Gral, Germany, ca. 1970s
Fish Sculpture by Livio Seguso for Gral, Germany, ca. 1970s

Fish Sculpture by Livio Seguso for Gral, Germany, ca. 1970s

By Gral Glass, Livio Seguso

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A sculpture of a stylized fish in smoke grey glass with white glass band. Hand made in the Gral glass manufactory, Germany. Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970. Incised signature of th...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

French Louis XV Style Bronze Roll Blotter

French Louis XV Style Bronze Roll Blotter

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) bronze scroll design roll blotter with scroll top open handle.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Green Glass Pen Holder by Fontana Arte, 1950s
Green Glass Pen Holder by Fontana Arte, 1950s

Green Glass Pen Holder by Fontana Arte, 1950s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Green glass base with the black Bakelite and bras pen holder.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Colorful Art Glass Paperweight by Millefiori of Italy
Colorful Art Glass Paperweight by Millefiori of Italy

Colorful Art Glass Paperweight by Millefiori of Italy

By Millefori

Located in San Diego, CA

Small colorful art glass paperweight by Millefiori of Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or scratches and measures 3.25...

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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set
Rare Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set

Rare Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set

Located in Northampton, GB

Late 19th Century Circa 1880 From our Silver collection, we are delighted to introduce this superb Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set. The Desk Set of novelty form modelle...

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Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Carl Auböck Model #9040 Knob in Nickel
Carl Auböck Model #9040 Knob in Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #9040 Knob in Nickel

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Carl Auböck Model #9040 Knob in Nickel Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese knob is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. It...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Olivetti Underwood Typewriter, Italy 1962
Olivetti Underwood Typewriter, Italy 1962

Olivetti Underwood Typewriter, Italy 1962

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian typewriter in good working condition with original case. Olivetti Underwood, Italy 1962.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight
Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight

Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight

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Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice vintage cut geode paper weight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown, tan, grey and blue colors and measures 4...

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15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Petrified Wood

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Green Glass Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Green Glass Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Green Glass Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

Among the most visually alluring and technically excellent of all Tiffany Studios New York's desk accessories, the exciting design for this refined but robustly rounded inkwell features green blown glass in pinched triangular forms that appear to dance in perfectly coordinated movement around the circumference of the piece. The negative space between the blown green glass appears in the form of stylized flowers with Minimalist linear accents in patinated bronze. Artist: Tiffany Studios New York Country: United States circa 1900 Dimensions: 3.75" height, 6.25" diameter Materials: Leaded glass, bronze Signed: "Tiffany Studios New York 25055” along with the Tiffany Studios monogram...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Sterling Silver Handle Page Turner, England, circa 1897
Victorian Sterling Silver Handle Page Turner, England, circa 1897

Victorian Sterling Silver Handle Page Turner, England, circa 1897

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Fabulous! Vintage 19th century letter opener or page turner with an ornate sterling silver handle and bone blade. Hallmark corresponds to: Birmingham, England, circa 1897.

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1890s English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pen Holder in Horn by Werkstätte Carl Auböck Austria 1960s
Pen Holder in Horn by Werkstätte Carl Auböck Austria 1960s

Pen Holder in Horn by Werkstätte Carl Auböck Austria 1960s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Berlin, DE

Pen holder made from polished natural horn, slightly tapering towards the base and retaining the organic curvature of the original material. The translucent surface shows characteris...

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

Art Deco unique antique glass paperweight, TATRA 11, circa 1920s.
Art Deco unique antique glass paperweight, TATRA 11, circa 1920s.

Art Deco unique antique glass paperweight, TATRA 11, circa 1920s.

By Bohemia

Located in Praha, CZ

Model of the Tatra 11 car made of pressed crystal glass, used as a paperweight or as a decoration. Good original condition.

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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Walter Bosse, Austrian Artist and Designer for Herta Baller, Ship
Walter Bosse, Austrian Artist and Designer for Herta Baller, Ship

Walter Bosse, Austrian Artist and Designer for Herta Baller, Ship

Located in København, Copenhagen

Walter Bosse, Austrian artist and designer (b. 1904, 1974) for Herta Baller. Ship in bronze. 1950s. Walter Bosse was affiliated with Wiener Werkstätt...

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1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Maitland Smith stone obelisks
Maitland Smith stone obelisks

Maitland Smith stone obelisks

By Maitland Smith

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a pair of tessellated Terra cotta colored stone and inlaid brass obelisks in great condition

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1980s North American Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Magazine Holder
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Magazine Holder

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Magazine Holder

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut slat magazine holder, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 16.5" W x 7.75" D x 12.5" H. #1527.

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Pink Glazed, Ceramic, Spanish, 20th Century
Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Pink Glazed, Ceramic, Spanish, 20th Century

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Pink Glazed, Ceramic, Spanish, 20th Century

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, ES

The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass designed the Shiva Vase when travelling to Barcelona for love in 1973. He encountered m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s
Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s

Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

A fine quality, early twentieth century bronze model of a ‘Rabbit with Ear Raised’ by Edouard Marcel Sandoz (Swiss, 1880-1971). This bronze was produced using the lost wax process at...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Rocker Blotter
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Rocker Blotter

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Rocker Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring the iconic Graduate pattern in verdigris green patina By Tiffany Studios (signed to the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Centu...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

MCM Office Desk Paper Organizer Tray
MCM Office Desk Paper Organizer Tray

MCM Office Desk Paper Organizer Tray

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this Mid-Century Modern desk office tray, clean design in two levels made by IRGSA, circa 1970.

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Posy Holder
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Posy Holder

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Posy Holder

By Thomas William Dee

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver posy holder; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. T...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Cent...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

EDWARDIAN 1900 England Antique Desk Magnifier Loupe In Polished Brass & Wood
EDWARDIAN 1900 England Antique Desk Magnifier Loupe In Polished Brass & Wood

EDWARDIAN 1900 England Antique Desk Magnifier Loupe In Polished Brass & Wood

Located in Miami, FL

A British desk magnifier loupe from the Edwardian Period. This is a beautiful continental magnifier desk-loupe created in England during the Edwardian period, back in the 1900's. Th...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Art Deco “Heads or Tails” Speakeasy Ashtray with Figural Couple
Vintage Art Deco “Heads or Tails” Speakeasy Ashtray with Figural Couple

Vintage Art Deco “Heads or Tails” Speakeasy Ashtray with Figural Couple

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This charming Art Deco–era ashtray, commonly referred to as a “Heads or Tails” or speakeasy ashtray, features a sculptural figural couple—man and woman shown together on both sides o...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Cartier Vintage Black Sunglasses with Box, 1990 Silver Logo
Cartier Vintage Black Sunglasses with Box, 1990 Silver Logo

Cartier Vintage Black Sunglasses with Box, 1990 Silver Logo

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Cartier classic black sunglasses with silver CC logo. Classic, timeless, sophisticated piece to add to your wardrobe Authentic, vintage, rare, Cartier Paris France Black Ja...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

A Set of Two Scottish Banded  Agate Table Seals
A Set of Two Scottish Banded  Agate Table Seals

A Set of Two Scottish Banded Agate Table Seals

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Jewels for your desk or table.......A Pair of antique semi-precious Scottish banded agate wax seals for sealing letters. They are hand carved in natural s...

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1850s English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate

Large Edwardian Style Sterling Silver Bell-Form Inkwell With Hinged Lid
Large Edwardian Style Sterling Silver Bell-Form Inkwell With Hinged Lid

Large Edwardian Style Sterling Silver Bell-Form Inkwell With Hinged Lid

Located in New York, NY

Large, Edwardian-style, sterling silver, bell-form inkwell, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1927. Maker's mark is rubbed. Measures: 5 inches high x 4 1/2 inches diameter (at...

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1920s English Edwardian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

Bakelite Table Phone from 1947
Bakelite Table Phone from 1947

Bakelite Table Phone from 1947

By L.M. Ericsson

Located in Vienna, AT

Bakelite table phone, marked K. Telegfrafverkets Werkstatt Nynäshamn from 1947 Measures: Height about 26 cm.

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1940s Swedish Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Waste Bin in Solid Teak, Made in Denmark
Midcentury Waste Bin in Solid Teak, Made in Denmark

Midcentury Waste Bin in Solid Teak, Made in Denmark

Located in Lejre, DK

Waste bin in solid teak. Designed and made in Denmark, great condition.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Teak

Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy
Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy

Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy "Rimini Blu" enameled terra cotta turquoise blue ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy w...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stoneware

TIFFANY & CO. 1905 Charles T. Cook Desk Magnifier Glass In .925 Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & CO. 1905 Charles T. Cook Desk Magnifier Glass In .925 Sterling Silver

TIFFANY & CO. 1905 Charles T. Cook Desk Magnifier Glass In .925 Sterling Silver

By Charles Cooke, Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

A desk magnifier glass designed by Tiffany & Co. This is a desk magnifier glass created in 1905 at the Tiffany & Co. in New York City. This beautiful piece was carefully crafted during the Edwardian period in solid sterling silver .925/.999 and fitted with a round loupe glass, which is framed into the sterling. The magnifier is very useful and was made under the Tiffany's directory period of Charles T. Cook (1902-1907). As with all Tiffany pieces, the quality and design are beyond compared. Exceptional and rare example of Tiffany's finest work. This a perfect gift and display beautiful in a desk. Country: New York City, United States. Period: Edwardian, 1905 Designer: Period C, for 1902-1907 Charles T. Cook. Weight: 266.5 Grams, (170.85 Dwt). Measurements: 210 mm by 106 mm by 16 mm (8.25 x 4.16 x 0.63 inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the "C" for the period of Charles T. Cook and signed in full as follows. "TIFFANY & CO. MAKERS STERLING SILVER C.". Tiffany Hallmarking Tiffany silver holloware and flatware is generally marked Tiffany & Co and generally includes date letters indicating the period it was made. Flatware also usually includes a pattern number. The first date letter "M (old English) used by Tiffany’s represented Edward C. Moore, who was the head of tiffany's silver operations until 1891. after his death, the date letters were based on the initial of the current tiffany president; 1891-1902 Charles L. Tiffany (T), 1902-1907 Charles T. Cook (C), 1907-1947 John C. Moore (M), 1947-1955 Louis De Bian Moore (B), 1955-ca.1965 William T. Lusk (L). The Tiffany dynasty Was founded in 1837 at 259 Broadway in New York City by Charles Louis Tiffany and partner John B. Young. It began not as a jewelry & silver emporium...

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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Judd Cast Iron Glass Inkwell and Pen Stand
Antique Victorian Judd Cast Iron Glass Inkwell and Pen Stand

Antique Victorian Judd Cast Iron Glass Inkwell and Pen Stand

Located in Greer, SC

Wonderful antique Victorian cast iron inkwell holder with glass inkwell. The glass ink well has the company name JUDD on the bottom and the bottom of...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Shell Shape Vintage Silver Plated Ashtray, England, 1970s
Shell Shape Vintage Silver Plated Ashtray, England, 1970s

Shell Shape Vintage Silver Plated Ashtray, England, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Shell shape vintage silver plated ashtray is an original decorative object realized in England in the 1970s. Dimensions: 3 x 12.5 cm. Good Conditions. Some traces of ash are p...

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1970s English Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

18th Century Silver Inkwell by James Young
18th Century Silver Inkwell by James Young

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...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

1920s ANTIQUE DECORATIVE BRASS PiGGY BANK
1920s ANTIQUE DECORATIVE BRASS PiGGY BANK

1920s ANTIQUE DECORATIVE BRASS PiGGY BANK

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely 1920s Antique Brass Piggy Bank. The piggy bank would resemble an actual pig with all the features th...

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19th Century British Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Beveled Glass Ashtray by Fontana Arte
Beveled Glass Ashtray by Fontana Arte

Beveled Glass Ashtray by Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian oval shaped beveled glass ashtray by Fontana Arte / Made in Italy circa 1960s Measures: Length 5.75 inches / width 3.75 inches / height 0.75 inches Order Reference: F...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900
Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900

Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900

Located in Bilzen, BE

Object description : "Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900" Antique French Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Pen Tray with Glazed Ceramic Inset (c...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Nude Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, by Antoine Bofill, French, Circa 1920
Nude Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, by Antoine Bofill, French, Circa 1920

Nude Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, by Antoine Bofill, French, Circa 1920

By Antoine Bofill

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Nude comparison car mascot / hood ornament, by Antoine Bofill, French, Circa 1920 Signed 'Bofill' to top of base and with foundry stamp 'R.Patrouilleau Edit_Paris' around the base, ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Late 19th C Effigy of Mephistopheles on a Bronze Dresser Tray
Late 19th C Effigy of Mephistopheles on a Bronze Dresser Tray

Late 19th C Effigy of Mephistopheles on a Bronze Dresser Tray

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 19th C Effigy of Mephistopheles on a bronze dresser tray. Leaning into the tray with a contemplative pose and conniving expression. Best known for his role in Faust. Caught in h...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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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