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Desk Accessories For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Art Nouveau
Ventaglio Art Decò con piume di Struzzo Bianco Avorio e manico in rodoide, 1930
Located in Florence, IT
Ventaglio Art Decò con piume di struzzo bianco avorio e manico in rodoide.
Disponibile uno anche con piume marroni.
Entrambi i ventagli vengono venduti corredati della loro scatola ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Rhodoid, Feathers
Art Deco Desk Set, By George Betjemann for Aspreys, London 1921
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Art Deco Onyx, Lapis & Silver Desk Set, By George Betjemann for Aspreys, London, 1921
This beautiful and rare Onyx and Lapis Lazuli desk set is a luxurious ensemble by George Betjem...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
French Paperweight with Purple Flower Arrangement of St. Louis, 1910
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
French Paperweight with Purple Flower Arrangement of St. Louis, 1910
Additional information:
Dimensions: 7.5 W x 7.5 D x 6 H cm
Period of Time: 1910
Country of origin: France
Cond...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Art Deco Gilt Silver Letter Opener
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco fluted and partially gilt letter opener. The knife shaped silver opener features a fluted handle with gilt band and a tapering blade. An elegant and truly stylish desk acces...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
"Venetian" model desk set by TIFFANY & CO
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk set made of gilded bronze (Ormolu) composed of 14 “Venetian” model pieces, made by TIFFANY & Co, (1837 - present). Signed TIFFANY STUDIOS, NEW YORK, 1647.
United States, CIRCA ...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
J.E.Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock circa 1930s with Engraved Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.E.Caldwell, Philadelphia
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Finish
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 8 Inch Square
MOVEMENT / CA...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
Gilt Art Nouveau Portrait Casket Double Inkwell WMF (Attrib.)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gilt Art Nouveau Portrait Casket Double Inkwell WMF (Attrib.)
Germany, Circa 1900s
Attributed to WMF” Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
A gilt Art Nouveau portrait casket double i...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1930s E. Gubelin Watch Company Art Deco Stone Manually Wound Table Clock
By Gubelin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Table Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Stone
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS: 5" x 5"
MOVEMENT / CALI...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone
Tiffany & Co. Elegant Reptilian Folding Desk Clock with Fired Dial from 1929
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. Travel Clock
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Folding Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Articulated Folded Frame / Original Reptilian S...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Animal Skin
Eastman Kodak Co No. 2C Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Below Camera
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Eastman Kodak Co. Rochester NY USA No. 2C Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Below Camera Within a Rarer Square Ended Case
Takes 130 Film
Introduced: May 1916
Discontinued: 1926
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Ernemann ROLF II Folding 127 Rollfilm Camera With 75mm F12 Rapid Rectilinear
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Ernemann ROLF II Folding 127 Rollfilm Camera 75mm F12 Rapid Rectilinear Fixed Lens of Dresden, Germany
Manufactured by Ernemann between 1924-1926.
Folded dimensions: 67 mm x 125 mm...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Asprey Art Deco Agate Stone Clock, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Asprey London
STYLE / REFERENCE: Strut Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Polished Beveled Agate and Nickel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 9.5" X 5.25"...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Agate, Nickel
Art Deco Canadian Kodak Jiffy Vest Pocket Kodak Model B 127 Film Bellow Camera
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Art Deco Canadian Kodak Vest Pocket Kodak Model B 127 Film Folding Bellow Camera Made in Toronto, Ontario Canada 1925-34
Model ref 22115
This was a q...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Art Nouveau Brass and Bone Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris, this lovely Brass and bone art nouveau letter opener has a beautiful patina that will give your desk or work space a new sense of sophistic...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
1930s Shreve and Company Art Deco Desk Clock
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve and Company San Francisco
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Glass, Gilt and Nickel
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 15 Jewels
DIA...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
"Rooster" model book squeezer by Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of book presses with a rooster design, made of iron, made by Edgar Brandt (1880 - 1960). Signed E, BRANDT
Reproduced in the books, Joan Kahr, Edgar Brandt: Art Deco Ironwork, N...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Large Silver Plated Desk Inkwell On Stand Made in Denmark
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Elegant Art Deco Silver Plated Desk Inkwell Made in Denmark
Ideal For A Central Focal Point For A Desk Or Writing Station.
Stamped With 2 towers indicating Danish Silver Plate tha...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Tiffany Studios Bronze Dore Abalone Picture Frame
Located in Westport, CT
circa 1920's Rare tall oval picture Tiffany studio's Dore bronze abalone frame
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Art Deco Car Mascot, Chained French Bulldog, Hood Ornament, France 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco 'Chained Bulldog' Car Mascot / Hood Ornament designed by Marvel, French, 1920´s, silver-Gilt plated bronze, small version, 14cm long, compl...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Antique Green Cut Uranium Glass Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning green inkwell with dore bronze setting. The inkwell has a amazing bright green color and it is made out of green uranium glass.
When you illum...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Uranium Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.13"W x 4.13"D x 3.75"H.
Very good original vintage cond...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x 3....
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Corners
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze "Grapevine" blotter corners
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Each measures: 5.75"W x 5.75"D x 0....
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
1920s French Art Nouveau Three Bronze Hinged Apples and Pear Trinket Boxes
Located in Haarlem, NL
Antique hinged bronze patinated apples and a pear trinket boxes on a twig with leaves, to keep or collect your little trinkets in.
They used to be called bed-apple or bed-pear, and they were used for putting your jewellery in on your nightstand before going to bed...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze large inkwell featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 6.75"W x 7"D x 4"H.
Very good original vintag...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Stoneware Inkwell by Louis Dage, 20th Century
By Louis Dage
Located in Lisbon, PT
A blue, green and gold stoneware desk writing set with four pieces and golden bronze details, with “L DAGE Grés Manganése “ marks at the bottom.
Beauti...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver & Shagreen Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent magnifying glass by the creme de la creme of English retailer's, Asprey of Bond Street, London. The silver is fully hallmarked for London 1928 together with the maker's mark W.M. The silver is also signed "Asprey London".
Excellent antique condition with minor wear commensurate with age measuring 7 3/4" x 3 5/8" x 5/8". A slight wobble to the magnifier due to the traditional pinned construction rather than glued, mentioned purely for accuracy.
The handle is made from polished Shagreen, a leather made from sharkskin or the skin of a Stingray. This type of Shagreen was first made popular by Jean-Claude Galluchat (d1774) a master leather worker in the Court of Louis XV in France. It became a fashion amongst the French aristocracy and later throughout Europe. Shagreen is derived from the French word “Chagrin”.
Asprey is a British retailer of jewellery, leather, silver and other luxury goods. Founded in 1781, the House has historically been recognized as one of the world’s pre-eminent luxury goods brands and has a substantial client base of members of royalty, heads of state and important actors on the world stage.
For over two centuries, Asprey has been regarded as a top British luxury lifestyle brand and the Bruton Street Flagship Store is considered a must see London destination.
Asprey’s broad product assortment includes jewellery, leather goods, accessories, silver, watches, clocks, first edition...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Royal Standard Typewriter c. 1935
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An antique Royal typewriter with black crinkle finish. Lift up lid with gull wings. The keys are glass with black and gold letters. Thi...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel, Nickel
Kralik Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Inkwell
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique iridescent purple glass inkwell by Kralik in the "Pampas" decor, i.e. a Kralik decor shift on Loetz Pampas. Lobed square form with typical trailed...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Doré Blotter Ends
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th C...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Rare Antique Bronze Inkwell By Joseph D´Aste (1881-1945), Young Boy and Goose
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell by the artist and sculptor Joseph D´Aste.
Nicely chiseled bronze work on a red marble base.
In the middle of the plinth is a boy holding gently a goose in his arms.
Right and left of the boy are the two inkwells with original inlets made of porcelain. In the marble base is a space espacially for the fountain pen.
The bronze is signed at the back "J. D´Aste".
D´Aste was born in Naples, Italy in 1881.
He moved to Paris around 1900, exhibited at the Salon from 1905.
He produced numerous groups and statuettes of children, mostly depicting popular and rural scenes, as well as animal studies...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Black Glass Ink Well with Brass Accents, Crystal Wells and Dipping Pen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Black Glass ink well with two lidded Crystal ink wells. The piece is wonderful and in very good condition. Also rare, both crystal wells are chip free and the piece has t...
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20th Century European Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
HERMES PARIS BURR & BURL WALNUT & AMBOYNA DESK STATiONERY SET PAD HOLDER PEN POT
By Hermès
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of original suite if super rare and highly collectable Hermes Paris stationary items
A wo...
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20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Tiffany & Co. 1920 Art Deco 8 Days Desk Clock Sterling Silver & Enamel with Box
By Tiffany & Co., Concord
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Tiffany & Co.
A beautiful and elegant easel back desk clock, created in New York city by the Tiffany & Co. studios, during the art deco period back in the early 1920. This rare piece has been designed in a squared curvilinear shape and carefully crafted up in solid sterling silver .935/.999 . The watch is gilded and is fully embellished with applications of purple-violet and white enamels over a geometric guilloche patterns. It is fitted at the reverse, with an easel back retractable hinged stand.
Movement: Is Swiss mechanical wingding, 8 days. The dial is creme-white with arabic golden numerals and with black hands and inscribed, Tiffany & Co. Swiss.
Weight: 180.95 Grams, (1115.99 Dwt).
Measurements: 80 mm by 80 mm by 16.5 mm (3.15 x 3.15 x 0.65 Inches).
Clocks Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "TIFFANY & CO. 8 DAYS SWISS".
Case Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark monogram, the Swiss mark of the standing Bear for the silver assay, and signed, "CONCORD WATCH CO. STERLING SILVER ARGENT 0.935 CONCORD W. CO SWISS 1608".
Concord Watch Co, was founded in Biel, Switzerland in 1908. From the start, the company had its sights set on the American market. Concord produced luxury watches for several jewelry companies, including Tiffany & Co. and Cartier. During peace talks in the Second World War, President Harry Truman gave Concord watches as a gifts to Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. The North American Watch Company...
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1920s North American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Wood, Fur and Leather Desk Set, 5 Pieces by Dan Karner France
By Dan Karner 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite desk set by Dan Karner, also known as Daniel Karner, showcases the beauty of French Art Deco design. Crafted with genuine pony skin fur, rich cognac leather, intricate...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pen tray
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 9.75"W x 3"D x 0.75"H.
Very good original vintage condit...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Montblanc Meisterstuck Le Petit Prince & Aviator Ballpoint Pen Special Edition
By Montblanc
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Special Edition Montblanc Meisterstück Le Petit Prince & Aviator. The barrel and cap of the ballpoint are made of brown precious resin. The clip is t...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Platinum
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period gilt bronze desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 9.5"W x 2.5"D x 6.25"H
Very...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x 3.25"D x 0.5"H
Good origina...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
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Bronze
Art Déco English Bronze Stork Head Papper Clip/Letter Holder with Marble Plinth
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco english patinated bronze papper clip/letter holder depicting a stork head with marble plinth
By: unknown
Material: bronze, marble, copper, metal
Technique: cast, patinated,...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Copper, Metal, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.63"W x 2.75"D x 2"H.
Good original ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
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Bronze
Bronze Letter Opener Knife Depicting an Eagle Made by Sculptor Jules Moigniez
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century bronze letter opener knife depicting an eagle made by french animalier sculptor Jules Moigniez
By: Jules Moigniez
Material: bronze, copper, metal
Technique: lost w...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Metal
Five Piece Faux Crocodile and Silver Gentleman's Set by Barrett & Thompson 1922
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Stylish Set of 5 Items of Sterling Silver & Faux Crocodile Brown Leather Gentleman's Accessories by English Silversmiths "Barrett & Thompson" Hallmarked in London 1922
Set includes
Two Flat Wallets
A Pocket Photo Frame...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Desk Accessories
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Sterling Silver
Antique Cloisonne Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
This inkwell comprises a base and hinged cover. The base is elaborately decorated with red, gold, blue and white against a green background.
The inside of the inkwell is colored red...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
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Brass
Giant Cut Glass Sterling Silver Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
A very nice example of a large glass inkwell with silver marked lid with a hallmark ingraved. To the back of the lid under the hinge are initials a...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Desk Accessories
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Sterling Silver
Dunhill of London Brown Grained Leather Flat Card Wallet With Box & Dust Cover
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Dunhill of London Brown Belgrave Grained Calf Leather Flat Card Wallet With Steel Engraved Dunhill Logo.
Six card slots, and one centralised pocket.
Item is complete with black Du...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Shagreen & Silver Plated Magnifying Glass c.1930
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and most unusual magnifying glass in a winning and highly sought-after combination of English silver plate and Shagreen.
The ferrule frame and terminal are all silver pl...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
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Silver Plate
Blue and Gold Porcelain Inkwell By Crown Stafforshire
Located in Vienna, AT
A Crown Staffordshire powder blue ground gold plated chinoiserie inkwell early 1900s.
Excellent quality inkwell gold gilt Chinese scenes
Printed mark and of the dealer T Goode & Co. ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
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Porcelain
Dunhill London Branded Black Calf Leather Boxed Coat Wallet Made in Italy
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Dunhill London Branded Black Calf Leather Boxed Coat Wallet Made in Italy
Ref: LZV31ON
Wallet size width 19.5cm I height 9.5 I depth 1.5cm
Featuring te...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Bulldog Cigar Ashtray, 1940, Chicago. Usa
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Central Die Casting & Mfg Co. Chicago- Usa
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at you...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
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Chrome
Art Deco Egyptian Faux Snakeskin Writing Desk Set, Ashtray & Letter Rack
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Art Deco Egyptian Faux Snakeskin Writing Desk Set, Ashtray & Letter Rack
Measurements for the items combined
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
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Chrome
Typewriter/ Remington 10S USA, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age of use.
Made in USA
Serial number Z192196
Fully functional
Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric.
Go...
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1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France
Located in Wien, AT
Very nice example of a letter opener, made out of solid bronze, from the famous Jugendstil - Art Nouveau period, around 1900.
This object is a beautiful desk accessory made of high...
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Early 1900s French Jugendstil Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Desktop Calendar & Chrome Weather Station With Barometer
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Art Deco Unigraph Desktop Weather Station.
Featuring a Barometer, Thermometer & Calendar In A Chrome Frame With Black Painted Base Reg. No 843105
Art Deco 'Unigraph' desk weather station...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
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Chrome
1980s Postmodern Abstract Acrylic Lacquer Wall Art by Empire Art Miami
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible multicolored rectangular wall art by empire art Miami.
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Brass Ink Blotter
Located in New York, NY
A brass Art Nouveau period ink blotter. Beautiful Art Nouveau details captured in blotters' handle. Use for its intended purpose or as a standalone piece decorative object on a desk,...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Rare business card tray, solid bronze around 1900, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful business card tray, made out of solid bronze, an original of the Jugendstil - Art Nouveau period, made around 1900.
This nice historical object has a rectangular shape an...
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Early 1900s French Jugendstil Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen and seal. Made of silver and crystal glass. Nice addition to your writing desk or just to display them in your ...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
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Crystal, 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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