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Desk Accessories For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Art Nouveau
Art Deco Pair of Pelican Figure Bookends in Hand Carved Woods, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a good pair of Art Deco period, Book ends of two Pelicans hand carved in wood.
Each stylised pelican has been well hand carved in a dark hardwood and stands on a base f...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Hardwood
Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau with Black Marble, Illumination
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Illumination is a rectangular golden silver photo frame with black marble designed by Laura G Art with Heart and it is decorated 360°, both front and back as every one of my picture frames..
A Classic Tiffany motif meanders in relief on a background of Belgian black marble stone. Each model of my photo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Silver
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
Rare Lalique "Chrysis" Mascot or Paperweight in Amber Crystal Art Deco France
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Presenting this fabulous "Chrysis" nude woman mascot or paperweight crafted in etched and polished amber crystal. This example is a limited edition release from the late 1990s produc...
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1990s French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Sterling Silver Inkwell by John & William Deakin
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco sterling silver inkwell by John & William Deakin of Chester, England, circa 1921. The inkwell has a single back hinge to open the lid and a saucer cap as well as the origina...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
1931 Rene Lalique Seal Stamp Ecureuil Squirrel Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Seal Stamp "Ecureuil" (Squirrel) made in opalescent glass by Rene Lalique in 1931.
Engraved signature.
Perfect condition. Exceptional opalescent.
height : 11,5 cm
Félix Marcilh...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
1910 René Lalique Nenuphar Inkwell Frosted Glass with Grey Patina, Water Lily
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Inkwell "Nénuphar" (Water Lily) made in frosted glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1910.
Engraved signature.
Perfect condition. Complete with ink holder.
diameter : 7 cm
...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Blown Glass
Typewriter/ HERMES 2000, Switzerland 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
HERMES 2000 is a Swiss product, made in the 1930s by the E. Paillard Company, based in the city of Yverdon
Fully functional
Made of metal, steel, chrome, f...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Josephine Baker Female Dancer Brass Statue, Austria 1930 Karl Hagenauer
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exceptional Karl Hagenauer statue of a female dancer sculpture, commonly titled as Josephine Baker, cast and nickel plated brass, circa 1930s. , manufactured by Werkstätte Hagenauer ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome Double Inkwell, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
French designer Jacques Adnet (1901 - 1984) designed this elegant Art Deco modernist chromed metal heavy desk accessory. The piece features a minimalist geometric shape double inkwel...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco marble and bronze bookends
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Deco marble and bronze bookends
Beautiful bookends in black marble with bronze patinated in Pompeian green, with representation of men in a carrying position showing how they car...
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20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Tiffany Studios Style Iridescent Favrile Glass Scarab Paperweight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco style iridescent favrile glass scarab paper weight
In the manner of Tiffany Studios
USA, 20th Century
Measures: 5"W x 3"D x 1.75"H
Very good ...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Double Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze double inkwell box in the Venetian design
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.25"W x 3.13"D x 2.75...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Paperweight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze paperweight in the Venetian design
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.25"W x 2.5"D x 0.88"H
Good...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Pine Needle" pen tray
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 9.63"W x 2.8...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Stamp Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze stamp box in the Venetian design
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4"W x 2.25"D x 1.75"H
Good ori...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Signed Tiffany Studios Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Early 1900's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This vintage early 20th Century leaded glass and bronze table lamp was made by the Tiffany Studios, New York. The handcrafted leaded shade is made u...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts and Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Pine Needle" letter rack
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife Antique early 20th century Eskilstu
Located in Sweden, SE
Made by famous Eskilstuna workshops of Emil Ohlson and Carl Walfrid Dahlgren. The set is decorated with decorative motifs in the form of cotton flowers and foliage, and is decorated ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & crafts period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone pen tray
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 8.75"W x 2.63"D x ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends in the "Venetian" pattern, with a custom blue leather desk blotter.
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, E...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Jugendstil fruit knives with holder vienna around 1908
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil fruit knives with holder vienna around 1908
Steel and bone handle
Original condition
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Apache Indian Chief Head Car Mascot, Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France, 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Apache indian Chief Head Car Mascot - Hood Ornament / Paperweight.
Designed by H. Briand publisher, Paris. Silvered bronze. Mounted over a black marble base. It has a hole at the ba...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Macassar Wood, Chrome and Lucite Desk Accessory Letter Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
This impressive Art Deco modernist desk accessory or letter holder was crafted in France in the late 1940s. This sleek, geometric-shaped mail rack has a Macassar wood main body, chro...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone rocker ink blotter
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.75"W x 2.75"D x 1.75"H...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
1925 René Lalique Seal Moineau Sparrow Clear Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Seal "Moineau" (Sparrow) made in clear glass by René Lalique in 1925.
Stamped signature.
Perfect condition
height: 5 cm
Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné de l'Œuv...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Cartier 1926 Tom Pouce Ladies Lighter 18kt Gold Bronze Champlevé Emerald & Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
Mughal ladies Tom Pouce lighter designed by Cartier.
Fabulous and extremely rare ladies cylindrical gasoline lighter. Created in Paris during the art deco period by the house of Cartier, back in the middle of the 1920's. This miniature Tom Pouce lighter, takes its name from the classic short fairy tales by the Grimm's brothers, Tom Thumb (Tom Pouce being the French translation). It was crafted with Champlevé colored enamels over rustic bronze and accented with details in yellow gold of 18 karats. Embellished with natural lapis lazuli and an emerald. The main outside body is decorated with organics elements and figures of red and blue birds. Gorgeous look and surely a great conversation piece which is accompanied by the round Cartier red box.
Champlevé, in the decorative arts, is an enameling technique or an object made by the champlevé process, which consists of cutting away troughs or cells in a metal plate and filling the depressions with pulverized vitreous enamel. The raised metal lines between the cutout areas form the design outline.
Emerald: Accented on top in a bezel setting, with 1 square faceted cut of a natural green emerald of about 0.15 carats.
Lapis: Mount with 1 flat round cabochon cut, carved from lapis lazuli of about 1.25 carats.
Birthstone: Emerald for the month of May.
Weight: 21.95 Grams, (14.07 Dwt).
Measurements: Have a diameter of 16 mm and a height of 33 mm (0.63 x 1.30 Inches).
Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark, the serial numbers, the French taxation mark for luxury items BL inside a rectangular cartouche and signed, "CARTIER 5554", stamped with matching cases numbers, 13 & 13.
Ministere Des Finances Lighter Tax 1911-1945
Note: On 10th December 1910 the French state adopted a new tax regulations on all devices indented to produce spark or fire by friction, or by any other means, and of the combustion of a flammable substance. Since 1st January 1911 every lighter in France that was intended for sale in the French market had to be taxed and adequately marked. To confirm that the excise duty was paid to the Ministry of Finance a special duty metal plate (stamp) was attached (usually welded) to the lighter by the lighter manufacturers. The fees charged by the French state were high but the tax rates levied by the state were varying depending on the type and finish of the lighter. Following tax rates were used: 2 French francs for common pocket lighters, 5 Fr for pocket lighters made of silver, 20 Fr for luxury pocket lighters (e.g. made of gold), 5 Fr for common table/desk lighters (over 10 cm), 10 Fr for table/desk lighters (over 10 cm) made of silver, 50 Fr for luxury table/desk lighters (over 10 cm) made of gold or platinum. Between 1911 and 1916 a simple copper plate was used which had the date 1911 engraved. Later, between 1916 and 1945 a new plate (undated) was introduced with the letters "C" and "I" (stands for indirect taxes) and a profile of Mercury (patron god of financial gain, commerce and messengers) with an inscription "Ministère Des Finances" (eng. Ministry of Finance). Two shapes were used for the plate – oval for table lighters, the other one for pocket lighters. Additional to the two duty plates a marking "BL" (Briquet de Luxe, eng. luxury lighter) was introduced in 1926. It was a small hallmark which was considered as more discreet and applied only on luxury lighters like Quercia or Lancel. It is worth to mention that France was not the sole country where lighters were taxed and marked with special plates...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Bronze, Enamel
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray in the Venetian design
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x 3.75"D x 0.75"H
Good ori...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Large Paper Clip, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze paper clip in the Venetian design
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 2.5"W x 3.5"D x 1.25"H.
Good ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter in the Venetian design
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.5"W x 3"D x 2"H
Very goo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Art deco card holder
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco card holder in very nice original condition.
Category
1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Lacquered Calendar Desk Set, Two Inkwells With Retractable Lids 1930's
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Elegant Art Deco 1930's Monochrome Desk Set.
Befit With Two Engine Turned Inkwells with Glass Linings and Lids That Retract. Fixed Pen Tidy and A Central Calendar.
With A Green Baiz...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Art Nouveau, Liberty & Co. London. Hammered Antique Pewter Dish c1910
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Art Nouveau antique pewter footed dish for Liberty & Co., Regent Street, London
Superb dark pewter patina and hand hammered with stylised edging decoration
Circa 1910
Signed English ...
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1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco Full Desk Set in Marble and Brass, France, 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
Art Deco full desk set in marble and brass, France, 1930s.
Composed by:
2 Inkwells W 29.5 cm x D 18.5cm x H 8 cm
Ashtray W 14 cm x D 14 cm x H 4 cm
Envel...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Brass
1931 René Lalique, Seal Soucis Yellow Amber Glass Flowers
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Seal Stamp "Soucis" made in yellow amber glass by René Lalique in 1931.
Engraved signature on edge.
Perfect condition.
height: 8.5 cm
Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Ra...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist
Located in Chicago, US
Little is known about the origins of this amazing piece, apart from it being from France, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Peacock or Pheasant Bird Desk Letter Mail Holder
Located in New York, NY
A desk letter or mail holder with a peacock or pheasant bird design, in the Art Nouveau design style, circa early to mid-20th century. A desk letter mail holder with beautiful bird d...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Set, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco Bakelite desk accessories writing set dates from the 1930s. The set is built of five pieces in its original box: a letter opener, paper cutter, pen holder, mec...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Nouveau Viper Lamp by Unknown French Artist
Located in Chicago, US
Little is known about the origins of this amazing lamp, apart from it being from France, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Letter Opener by George Omerth
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Letter Opener by George Omerth
Origin France Circa 1920
art deco style
Excellent condition
Gilt bronze and patina
Omerth's life dates are not known in literature. He was a student of...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Must de Cartier Silver Plated Vendome Crosshatch Cisele Ball Point Pen.
By Cartier
Located in High Wycombe, GB
One of the all time most beautiful and unique ball point pens by Cartier, the rare 80's version Vendome Crosshatch Cisele. The pen is a special in almost every way; the cross section...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Open letters by Alfred Jorel
By Alfred Jorel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Open letters by Alfred Jorel
Origin France Circa 1915
Gilded bronze Art nouveau style
Excellent condition with some wear due to age.
Jorel was a student of the sculptor Jean Carlus. ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
An Art Deco Desk Tidy by Asprey London
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Desk Tidy/ Pin Tray. Bronze tiger mounted ob an oval onyx base. Retailed by Asprey of London
Dimensions: H 8cm W 16.5cm D 25cm
Origi...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Antique Art Nouveau Small Cast Iron Figural Butterfly Door Stop Bookend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Nouveau Small Cast Iron Figural Butterfly Door Stop Bookend. Circa Early 1900s.
Measurements: 5.5" H x 6" W x 1.75" D.
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Eastman Kodak Jiffy Kodak Six-20 Strut Folding Camera Rochester NY 30's
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Art Deco Eastman Kodak Jiffy Kodak Six-20 Folding Rollfilm Camera
Styled by Walter Dorwin Teague Made in Rochester NY, USA between 1933 & 1937
Takes 620 roll film
Classificatio...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Art deco Porcelain Inkwell by A. Godard for Etling Paris, circa 1930
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Art Deco Porcelain Inkwell by A. Godard for Etling Paris, circa 1930, is an opportunity to own a piece of exquisite craftsmanship that encapsulates the essence of t...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
Elegant Art Deco Black & Gold Desk Tidy
Located in Lincoln, GB
Elegant Art Deco Black & Gold Desk Tidy is a stunning piece that exudes sophistication and style. Crafted from black glass, this desk tidy features intricate gold detailing that adds...
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20th Century British Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Beautiful Letter Stand in Art Deco with Thuja burl from the 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Beautiful Letter Stand with Thuja burl from the 1930s. Very period Art Deco design. The letter stand designed with a drawer, rack for letters and pens.
Wear consistent with age an...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style inkwell
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.25"W x 3.25"D x 2.75"H...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Antique Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk Tray or Document & Letter Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique executive desk tray has no maker's signature, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period style. The holder is con...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Antique Frankart Art Deco Gilt Cast Metal Figural Deer Bookends C1930
By Frankart
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Frankart Art Deco Gilt Cast Metal Figural Deer Bookends C1930
Measures - 6.5"H x 7.25"W x 3.5"D
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Bronze Car Mascot French Bulldog Signed by Gaston H. Bourcart, 1925
By E. Bourcart
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze car mascot French bulldog signed by Gaston H. Bourcart.
The hood ornament is in gilt bronze and stands on a marble base.
France 1925.
This mascot is illustrated plate nr. 329
Mascottes passion, Michel Legrand, Antic show éditions.
More information:
Mascottes automobiles...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rolleicord Model 1 Model K3 520 Twin lens Reflex Camera 120 Sheet Film Camera
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Franke & Heidecke Rolleicord Ia Model 1 - Model K3 - 520 Twin lens Reflex Camera 120 Sheet Film Camera Made In Germany 1936-1937
Highslide JSMarch 1936 - May 1937, 9,459 pieces.
Se...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Rare Antique Tiffany Sterling Silver & Leather Paperweight
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Antique Tiffany Sterling Silver & Leather Paperweight
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brass Letter Opener decorated with dog heads from the early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful Brass Letter Opener decorated with dog heads. Art nouveau, from the early 20th Century.
Wear consistent with age and use
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Swedish silver-plated Seal Stamp in Art Nouveau
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish silver-plated Seal Stamp in Art Nouveau. Made by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden during the early 20th Century. The stamp with the initials T.R.
The silver plating with p...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Palisander and Pewter Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco palisander and pewter inlaid inkwell with 2 crystal wells.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Pewter
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Rabbit by Eduard Marcel Sandoz, Susse Freres, 1920
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silver plated bronze sculpture of a rabbit hare. Lovely paperweight. Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1973). Signature/ Marks: Ed.M. Sandoz - Susse Fre'...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco 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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