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Desk Accessories For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Arts and Crafts
English Victorian Period 19th Century Wood or Horn Letter Openers, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two English Victorian period letter openers from the 19th century, made of wood or horn, priced and sold $195 each. Created in England during the reign of Queen Victoria, each of the...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Wood, Horn

Rare & Pretty Pair of Porcelain Mosaic Inlay Photograph Picture Frames ca. 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and perfectly handcrafted pair of picture frames. If you are looking for the perfect picture frames for a pair of small photos of your children or of you and your wife or hu...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Brass

Pair of Picture Frame, Polished Brass, Made by J.H. France, 1900s
Located in Verviers, BE
Pair of Picture Frame, Polished Brass, Made by J.H. France, 1900s Pair photograph frame (or miniature frame) with classical Victorian design. Typical frame for wedding photographs....
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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Italian Photo Frame in Lost Wax Silver , Harmony Coral
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Harmony coral is a unique edition photo frame designed and realized by atelier Laura G for Art with Heart collection. It is a wonderful lost wax silver model hand chiselled by master...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x 4.25"D x 2...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Ash Tray, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze ash tray featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.5"W x 3.5"D x 1"H. ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Antique Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Table/Desk Lamp with Color Glass Inserts
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and highly stylish Arts & Crafts lamp. If you are an enthousiast of early 20th century lighting in general and of the Arts & Crafts style in particular then this antique lamp could be perfect for you. Handcrafted from brass and copper and inlaid with colored glass inserts this incredibly stylish desk or table lamp could very well be the perfect addition to your Arts & Crafts interior. Apart from some minor indentations to the upper part of the hand-hammered lamp...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Copper, Brass

Luxury Photo Frame, Silver with gold bath, marble , Reflection Noir
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Reflection noir is an italian gold silver floral double photo frame with black marble, a jewel photo frame signed Laura G Art with Heart. It is hand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Stone, Silver

Victorian Brass Inkwell In The Form Of A Terrier
Located in Essex, MA
Cast terrier with hinge lid opening to an inkwell. From the estate of the founder of Yankee Candle Co.
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1880s English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Early 20th Century Brass Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp with a Great Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size Art Deco desk lamp with a wonderful look and feel. There is something about table lamps from the past that you just don't find in modern lamps. If you don't have the right eye than this particular 1920s desk lamp...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Brass

English Victorian Period 19th Century Wood or Horn Letter Opener
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period letter opener from the 19th century, made of wood or horn. Experience the charm of the Victorian era with this exquisite English Victorian period letter o...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Horn, Wood

Mid 19th Century Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Mid 19th centurt brass bound writing box Date : c1850 Period : Victorian Origin : England Decoration : Brass bound mahogany with central vacant brass cartouche. Internally ...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique 19thC Victorian Solid Silver & Enamel Novelty Champagne Bottle Pencil
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian novelty solid silver pencil modelled as a champagne bottle, complete with textured top mimicking foil and a black and white enameled label indicating '...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver

Very Decorative & Artistic Table Desk Lamp with Bronze Grooming Chimps Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Elegant Jugendstil Bronze and Brass, Table or Desk Lamp with mother and infant chimpanzee sculpture. We are happy to offer you another one of our recent great finds. This truly wond...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique Vintage Lady's Gentleman's Wooden Walking Stick Cane Bone Crook Handle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish Solid Polished Dark Brown Malacca Wood and Sectional Horn Crook Handle in colours Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Stick or Cane with Traditional ornately cast Crook shaped hand...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Hardwood

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3.13"D x 0.5"H Ve...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom brown leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed to t...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Rare & Sturdy Pair of Brutalist Forged Wrought Iron Candlesticks / Candleholders
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and very strong pair of timeless candle sticks. If you are looking for beautiful Arts & Crafts antiques to grace your living space then this hand-crafted and timeless pair c...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell England, circa 1880s Presenting a remarkable 19th-century Blackened Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug D...
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Metal, Brass

Stunning quality antique Victorian French Ormolu desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality antique Victorian French Ormolu desk set, having a figure to the top on a desert island surrounded by foliage, having a shaped tray...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Ormolu

Tiffany Studios 'American Indian' Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze "American Indian" pattern blotter ends, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (signed to the un...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Graduate Pattern Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze Graduate pattern blotter ends, with a custom brown leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (signed to the under...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set
Located in Austin, TX
Native American spirit, preserved in patinated bronze. Imbue your workspace with a touch of early 20th-century elegance with this American Indian Desk Set from Tiffany Studios. Serve...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed to the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 2.38"...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Pen Brush Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" bronze pen brush holder By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 2.25"H. Go...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rectangular Solid Bevelled Iron and Brass Knob Paper Weight, Mid 19th Century. This truly charming Victorian desk accessory is very decorative and functional.
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass, Iron

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze desk letter rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 3"D ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Antique Porcelain Inkwell, Handpainted, France, 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful Porcelain Inkwell from France, 1880s. Wonderfully hand-painted with brass lid.
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19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Porcelain

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern bronze pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8.75"W x 2.75"D x 0.5"H...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany American Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Paper Knife
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver paper knife. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1885. Serpentine and integral with hollow handle tapering into flat blade. Handle has allover f...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter corners featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom black leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed to...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Graduate Pattern Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze Graduate pattern blotter ends in verdigris finish, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Rare Tunbridge Ware Book Tray c1870
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware book tray Date : c1870 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells Kent. Decoration : Central foliate mosaic within a foliate border with keylines. THere is i...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Wood

Handsome Large Antique Wooden Black Forest Dog Inkwell c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and very large example of a figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with a beautiful bright patina. He retains his original large glass eyes, without d...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Fruitwood

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom black leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, E...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique serpentine paperweight. A Chinese, stone and marble dragon fish figure, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Distinctive...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Stone, Marble

Arts & Crafts Sculptural Owl Forged Iron Inkwell by Goberg Hugo Berger Antique
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Fantastic hand-forged Arts & Crafts figural Inkwell in shape of an owl, believed to be made by Goberg ~ 1900. The owl is made of forged iron with a lovely patina and bears yellow gla...
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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Tiffany Studios Greek Key Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring Greek Key symbols, with a custom black leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios New York, US...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Small Antique Executive Desk Tray, Scottish, Leather, Tidy, WJ Milne, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique desk tray. A Scottish, leather compact desktop tidy by W & J Milne of Edinburgh, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Leather

Antique Victorian Red Morrocan Leather Desk or Travelling Blotter with Inkwell
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RED MOROCCO LEATHER DESK OR TRAVELLING BLOTTER WITH INKWELL Late 19th century. Rare antique Victorian desk stationery blotter folder with paper knife and unusual ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Leather

Tunbridge Ware Writing Stand c1880
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware writing stand Date : c1880 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : The stand has two inkwells, each with geometric stickware covers, a ...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Wood

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Enamel Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze and blue enamel blotter ends with a custom blue leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios New ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze, Enamel

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" bronze blotter ends with a custom brown leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Each blotter end m...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
Located in Bath, GB
An outstanding late Victorian inkwell made from two cattle horns and mounted with silver plated fittings, a stunning combination and always highly sought-after; I haven't had one of ...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

19th Century Victorian Desk Set - Hand Decorated and Inlayed
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful Victorian desk set, made of paper mache, inlaid with mother of pearl and hand-painted with graceful motifs. Two glass inkwells. This lovely desk set dates from around 188...
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1870s Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Important Russian silver paper knife, Edward VII as a child, English royalty
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Rare and extremely important Russian silver paper knife, it was probably made as a presentation gift to someone in the royal family, either the British or the Russian, the knife was ...
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac 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 featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom brown leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (signed to the u...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom green leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (signed to ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period "Grapevine" inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x 4.25"D x 3.75"H. Goo...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

The early Victorian silver Rococo Revival inkstand of General Charles Nepean
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The early Victorian silver Rococo Revival inkstand of General Charles Nepean, of rectangular form, with two silver mounted, cut glass inkwells, flanking a central wax holder, surmoun...
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Green Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom green leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (signed to ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Antique 1896 Smith Premier No 2 Typewriter & Case Double Keyboard 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century Smith Premier No. 2 typewriter and case. Black painted metal body with gold and blue details. Upper case keyboard in black keys. Lower case keyboard in white keys. ...
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1890s Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze inkwell featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x 4.25"D x 2.25"H. ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Small 1820s Travel Inkwell, France
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful antique travel inkwell in a cover of red leather. France, early 19th Century.
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Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Accessorio da studio di Buckle Richard in argento, XX secolo
Located in Premariacco, IT
In argento con marchio impresso in prossimità del logo.
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20th Century British Victorian Desk Accessories

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Silver

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass, Enamel

Antique Inkwell, Shoe, Boot, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Cute antique inkwell in shape of a shoe. The original ceramic ink insert is existing.
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Late 19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Metal

English Victorian Brass Double Inkwell Desk Stand
Located in Austin, TX
A bewitching blend of form and function, this late 19th-century English Victorian Brass Double Inkwell Desk Stand is a splendid testament to the Vic...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

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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