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Desk Accessories For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Arts and Crafts
Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fine example of a Victorian Tunbridge Ware writing box or lap desk dating to circa 1870. The central section featuring Eridge Castle, East Sussex. The box comes complete w...
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1870s British Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Wood

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Brass Inkwell
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality brass inkwell having a quality antique Victorian brass inkwell of a dog with original glass eyes on a circula...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Art Deco Pair of Alabaster Bookends in Form of Horses Library Very Original
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Albaster natural white Art Deco bookends, curiosity, they are two figures sculptures in the shape of a horse, in white/grey veined marble They are very decorative functional pieces...
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20th Century Italian Victorian Desk Accessories

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Marble

Antique English Presentation Inkwell & Desk Set with Horse Jockey Theme
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique desk set has no maker's signature, but is presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1890 and done in the period ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Onyx, Brass

Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish English majolica pottery partners desk stand with inkwells with ram heads by renowned maker William Brownfield and dating from around 1870. The rectangular shaped desk...
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Pottery

Rare European Arts and Crafts, Adjustable Brass and Glass Table / Desk Lamp 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Remarkable and all handcrafted, antique work of lighting art. If you are looking for a truly stylish and original Arts and Crafts desk or table lamp then this aesthetically pleasing work of beauty could be gracing your home soon. This early Arts and Crafts fixture...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Victorian Tatum's Dual Postal Ink Stand with Two Crystal Inkwells
Located in Stamford, CT
Hard to find antique Victorian Tatum's dual postal inkwell stand with two crystal inkwells in a decorative iron stand with hinged lids and three pen quail rests. The inkwell is signed Tatum's Postal Ink Stand and is in very good condition, a nice desk...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Iron

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...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver, Steel

Unique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts, Fine Brass & Mint Glass Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Remarkable and all handcrafted work of lighting art. If you are looking for a truly stylish and original Arts and Crafts desk or table lamp then this aesthetically pleasing work of beauty could be gracing your home soon. This early Arts and Crafts fixture...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Brass

1890s, Antique Yellow Gold and Enamel Parasol Handle and Rib Tips
By Thomas Brigg & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique yellow gold and enamel parasol handle and rib tip set; an addition to our diverse enamelwork collection. This exceptional antique parasol handle...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Brass Table Vesta with Novelty Enameled Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual antique brass table vesta or nib holder decorated with a novelty black enamel figure of a boy diving on the ground dating from the 19th ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass, Enamel

Early 1900s Wrought Iron & Chunky Glass-Like Arts and Crafts Table / Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, remarkably original and all handcrafted work of lighting art. If you are looking for a truly stylish and original Arts and Crafts desk or table lamp then this aesthetically pleasing work of beauty could be gracing your home soon. This early Arts and Crafts fixture...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique English Officers Horse Hoof Inkstand
Located in Forney, TX
Scarce antique English Officers equestrian silver plate and metal mounted horse hoof. An exceptional, most likely one-of-a-kind example, featuring a finely detailed sculpture of a fox with cane and stirrups to the front, hinged lid opening to two cylindrical inkwell cutouts, and original iron horse shoe...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Metal, Silver Plate, Iron

Antique Kayserzinn Pewter Inkwell with Lovebirds, German, 1910s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative inkwell with two small lovebirds and original ink-glass. Manufactured by Kayserzinn in Germany circa 1910. It features a rustic authentic patina and the original silver-pl...
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1910s German Arts and Crafts Vintage Desk Accessories

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Pewter

Bois Durci Ink Stand
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This large Bois Durci ink stand features an intricately moulded base, upon which sit two glass inkwells and a central urn shaped container. The glass inkwel...
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1880s French High Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Ebony

Pair of Antique Parallel Rulers, English, Coromandel, Draughtsman's Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique parallel rulers. An English, coromandel and brass articulated draughtsman's instrument, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Charming 18" typ...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Rare Antique English Silver on Nickel Banded Oak Signed Dome-Top Stationery Box
By Halstaff & Hannaford
Located in Charleston, SC
It is particularly rare to find Antique English 19th century boxes that are "signed" by its manufacturer. This one, stamped clearly on the inside top edge "Halstaff & Hannaford, 228 ...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate, Nickel

Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Victorian brass inlaid ebonised wood Boulle inkstand English, 19th century Measures: height 12.5cm, width 38cm, depth 23.5cm Made from ebonised wo...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Unique Handcrafted Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Stylized Tree Table and Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Remarkable and all handcrafted work of lighting art. If you are looking for a truly stylish and original Arts and Crafts desk or table lamp then this aesthetically pleasing work of ...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze, Brass

Antique English Coromandel & Ormolu Mounted Four Piece Desk Set Mid 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful and highly decorative antique Victorian ormolu mounted coromandel four piece desk set by the renowned London maker of luxury items, Betjemann & Sons, cira 1860 in...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Ormolu

19th Century English Papier Mache & Mother of Pearl Folio Desk Blotter
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique 19th-Century English black lacquer papier mâché folio or desk blotter. This fine folio has a hand painted floral design with inlaid mother of pearl details and a gil...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell, C.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find, this fabulous figural desk bell was cast in metal in the form of a pig with a quality screwed construction. The mechanical bell can be wou...
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1890s German Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Metal

19th Century Victorian English Double Inkwell Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
A charming Victorian era English silver plate desk stand, born in the late 19th century, having two glass inkwell pots, candlestick, recessed pen wells, gadrooned border, ebonized ca...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

Rare & Meaningful Antique Hand Carved Nutwood, Navel Gazing Chimpanzee Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
This marvelous and meaningful antique chimp is beautiful for many reasons. This rare and delightful chimpanzee sculpture puts a smile on everyb...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Wood, Walnut

Antique Paperweight Blacksmith's Hammer Head in Copper
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative old blacksmith's hammer head in solid copper. Authentic raw brutalist appearance. Used for metal work. Made in Denmark during the mid-late 19th ...
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19th Century Danish Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Copper

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand, London 1901, Gallery Border
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Ernest Damant, this striking, Victorian, antique sterling silver ink stand, features shaped and pierced gallery borders, and two glass ink wells...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Desk Standish
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver inkstand / desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver inkstand / desk standish has a rectangular shaped form. This antique inkstand is plain and embellished with chased and embossed egg decorated borders. The surface of this exceptional example of antique silverware incorporates two elongated oval recesses, composing pen wells. This antique hallmarked silver inkstand is supported by four impressive cast paw style feet embellished with scroll and leaf decoration in junction with the plain collet rim. The body of the inkstand incorporates two cylindrical ink bottles flanking a central rectangular stamp box. The impressive ink bottles are each embellished with impressive applied rams head masks conjoined with swag decoration, in addition to leaf and egg decorated borders. Each ink bottle is surmounted with a push fit cover, allowing access to the original glass liner. The centre of each cover is fitted with a cast silver flame decorated finial; once removed this provides a pierced hole for access to the contents of the ink bottle. The central sterling silver stamp box...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Fayence Inkwell By Henri Delcourt, 1925s, France, Monogram HDV
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful heart shaped faience inkwell by the french artist Henri Delcourt. Monogrammed at the bottom " HDV". One tint cup and three holes for feather pens. Faiences are open-pored ...
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1920s Arts and Crafts Vintage Desk Accessories

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Faience

Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Desk Stand Fluid Thermometer by H. Matthews
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique Victorian thermometer. The front is made of sterling silver. This is marked with the hallmarks of Birmingham 1887 (year letter N) and the maker H. Matthews. This En...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Slate Paperweight of Hand style of Odd Fellows Hands Offs Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful very old professional office relic with a cheeky message; Hands off! Private papers. Reminiscent of the odd fellows Victorian Era designs.
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Slate

Desk Top Marquetry Occasional Book Tidy
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Desk Top Marquetry Occasional Book Tidy The Bookcase is double sided with very attractive marquetry panels on each end The bookcase is in attractive c...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Fruitwood

French Arts and Crafts Oak Stationary Box with Tambour
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Arts and Crafts oak stationary box with Tambour This very attractive French Box is made in Oak in the Arts and Crafts style, it has a...
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories

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Oak

Late 19thC Spelter Ink Stand Centered with a Gun Dog
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC spelter ink stand Centred with a Gun Dog with pheasant in its mouth, flanked by glass inkwells in a shaped base c1890 Measures: 10" W x 5" D x 5" H.
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Spelter

Antique Cordage Gauge Callipers, English, Rope, Cable Measure, Rabone, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique cordage gauge callipers. An English, boxwood and brass rope or cable measure by J. Rabone, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Two fascinati...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

A Rare 19th Century Killarney Ware Marquetry Writing Slope, Ireland Circa 1875
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome & relatively rare Killarney Ware marquetry writing slope / lap desk, the yew wood case is constructed with two fold-over panels decorate...
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Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Other

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a winning combination of brass and silver plate and retaining his wonderful two original...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate, Brass

Lightness 1.0 Violet
Located in Beijing, CN
Lightness vases are inspired by an accidental scene. When light is projected into the space which is layered , the wonderful imagination is beginning. The vases feature gradations of...
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2010s Chinese Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Resin, Acrylic

Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique lap desk and document box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1825 and done in the period...
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Walnut

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...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Black Forest Carved Terrier Inkwell, Hinged Lid, with Pen Tray, Swiss, ca. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Black Forest Breinzware Inkwell, carved as begging terrier with tongue protruding, with inset glass eyes, the hinged head concealing a glass inkwell, the dogs front paws mounted on a naturalistically carved hollowed tree forming the pen tray, Brienz, Switzerland ca. 1880. *Jay Arenski, et al, quotes Swiss Poet Heinrich Federer, who said in his memoirs, "Woodcarving brought riches to the village [of Brienz]. It became all the fashion and no Englishman left the Bernese Highlands without having seen the Giessbach, having eaten a fat roasted eel, and having bought a Brienz woodcarving." Arenski continues, "Thus, as the tourist industry flourished and thrived, so did the carvers, selling their wares to the well-heeled visitors." This fashion had been set in motion by Queen Victoria's visit to the area in April 1868, and by her subsequent inspiration to build a Swiss chalet at Osborne House and fill it with Black Forest Swiss carvings...
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1880s Swiss Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Softwood

Equestrian / Jockey CAP Inkstand / Inkwell, C.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Horseshoe shaped inkstand, the base made from solid English Oak mounted with a silver plated horseshoe and a square gallery to secure the glass inkwell. The glass inkwell is topped with a hinged brass lid in the form of a Jockey's cap with a silver plated peak, slight wear to edge. There is a support for a dip pen...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate, Brass

Lightness 2.0 Collection
Located in Beijing, CN
Lightness is a collection of vases of different shapes. Due to the participation of light, their smart shapes and gradual colors bring joy and relaxation to people, at the same time ...
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2010s Chinese Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Resin, Acrylic

Mid 19th Century Inkwell in the Form of a Pocket Globe
Located in London, GB
A fantastic inkwell in the form of a pocket globe, dating from the mid 19th century.
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Pewter

Early 1900s Stunning Design Arts & Crafts Bronze & Brass Table Lamp and Ink Set
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and very stylish Arts & Crafts table or desk lamp. If you are looking for a one of a kind table or desk lamp to grace your home or office space then this top quality piece...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Inkwell / Desk Tidy 1871
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique Victorian Solid Silver Inkstand with two glass lined Inkwells with hinged lids. The base of the inkstand has a classic Greek Key pattern around the sides and rows of chased patterning on the body connected with ornate stylised acanthus leaves. The Inkwell stands on four shaped feet. Made in Sheffield, England in 1871 by James Dixon & Sons. Approx. Weight (Silver Only) - 1130g / 36.33oz Approx. Length - 32.4cm Approx. Width - 19.4cm This Inkstand has full English Hallmarks. This Victorian Inkstand...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Lovely 19th Century Antique Italian Venus De Milo Grand Tour Bronze Statue
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning late 19th century Italian grand tour Venus De Milo statue A very good looking and decorative piec...
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Antique Swiss Arts & Crafts Brown Green Blue Thoune Majolica Two Handled Vase
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Arts & Crafts Majolica art pottery two-handled vase made by the Swiss factory Thun / Thoune, circa 1910s. This two-handled vase, entirely handcrafted and hand-painted, is decorated with a modern Eastern accent...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Earthenware, Majolica

Antique Crystal Inkwell
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant late 19th century crystal inkwell from England. square design with lovely chamfered edges and brass collar. Wonderful for any desk or table. ink well,
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Crystal

Rosy Time H002
Located in Beijing, CN
This set of vases and trays is the pink rose series, in addition to the dark blue ocean series and the turquoise forest series. Creating colors in the interior of a vase or conta...
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2010s Chinese Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Vintage Business Card Holder, Stand in Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rather practical 1950s British novelty item. Intended for displaying/presenting business cards on your office desk or in your shop. Its made entirely f...
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1950s European Victorian Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Victorian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection. This exceptional antique silver and glass match striker has a globular form. The surface of the glass body is embellished with a serrated texture which composes a match striker. The ornamentation to the glass body is segmented with plain subtly concave vertical flutes. The upper portion of this antique glass match striker...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Antique Inkwell Tatum’s Standard Crystal Well 3 Pen Quill Rests Hinged Lid
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Ink Well Tatum’s Standard, crystal well, 3 pen quill rests, hinged lid. This piece is cast iron and crystal. It is a beauty!
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20th Century American Victorian Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Iron

Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856
Located in Bath, GB
A rare Victorian silver plated novelty inkwell fashioned in the form of a barrel on stand, in turn standing on a brick paving; beautiful detail such as...
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1850s British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

Pair Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Blotter Ends in Bronze
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Blotter Ends in Bronze. Nice patina. Some age appropriate wear on bottom. Both marked Tiffany Studios New York 994.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

19th Century, Victorian Solid Silver Inkstand, Robert Hennell, c.1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th Century Victorian silver large lidded inkstand, of rectangular casket form, with a hindged lid, engraved with Rococo scrolls and foleage, with vacant cartooches, resting on four...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver

Italian Photo Frame in Silver , Laura G Heart ruby.
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Laura G' Heart Ruby is a very sweet small photo frame, golden silver with enamel ruby color, a wonderful masterpiece of Laura G collection Art with Heart photo frames...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Silver

Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Freestanding Inlaid Boulle Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian French freestanding inlaid boulle desk set having a quality ornate shaped brass handle flanked by a pair of original cut glass inkwells with inlaid bou...
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1850s French Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Gilt Bronze, Pearl and Enamel Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A stunning gilt bronze and seed pearl singing bird box by Bontems of Paris - CIRCA 1890. The bird rises from beneath the enamal oval lid and is sure to delight!
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Bronze, Enamel

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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