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Desk Accessories For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Louis XVI
Pair of French Dore Bronze Mounted Rock Crystal Hand Carved Spiked Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous pair of French Louis XVI style dore bronze mounted hand carved rock crystal swirling spiked candlesticks, attributed to Baguès. Each candlestick is exceptionally hand carv...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Desk Accessories
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
George III Three Bottle Inkstand Made in London in 1810 by Emes & Barnard
Located in London, GB
This spectacular piece has a shaped broad rectangular form and stands on four winged paw feet. The edge of the main body is decorated with gadrooning interspersed with raying shells,...
Category
1810s European George III Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather
By Thompson Cabinet Company
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Early 19th Century Exquisite Brass Bound Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope Burgundy Red Tooled Leather, Two Glass Brass Topped Inkwells & Two Original Keys.
The top and front have...
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1820s British Georgian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF 19th Century French CHENETS Louis XVI Style
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF 19th Century French CHENETS
Louis XVI style, in gilded metal.
Dim.: 29 x 13 x 5 cm
good conditions
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
19th Century Small Inkwell in Porcelain and Silver-Gilt in Sevres Style
Located in Paris, FR
Small inkwell crafted in porcelain, the paunch and lid decorated with a frieze of polychromatic floral motives highlighted with gold. The lid topped by a pine cone finial features a ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Fantastic 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box. The box is composed of two sections of French opaline crystal which are mounted to a fa...
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Tunbridge Ware Correspondence Box by Edmund Nye 19th Century
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Mid 19th century Tunbridge ware stationery box by Edmund Nye, manufacturer.
The dome-shaped top is inlaid with a specimen parquetry panel, crossbanded with boxwood and stringing and...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut, Satinwood, Ash, Boxwood
George IV Bachelor Inkstand Made in Sheffield by Thomas & James Settle, 1822
Located in London, GB
In the manner of Paul Storr. A very rare George IV Bachelor Inkstand made in Sheffield in 1822 by Thomas & James Settle.
This exceptionally rare Inkstand is modelled in the bachelor...
Category
19th Century English George IV Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass with Red Leather Case, circa 1770
Located in London, GB
An important, and extremely rare, early George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass, with original red leather case. Made almost certainly in London circa 1770.
The Gold case is of sh...
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18th Century English George III Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Early 20th-C. French Gilt Bronze And Malachite Desk Pen Inkwell / Inkstand
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century highly decorative French gilt bronze, malachite and faux malachite inkstand with dual inkwells. The base is a mix of faux malachite and malachite veneer...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desk Accessories
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Antique Apprentice Mule Chest, English, Oak, Miniature Coffer, Desktop, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apprentice mule chest. An English, oak miniature desktop coffer, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1800.
Wonderful desk storage box, a great example of ap...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Oak
Leggio da Tavolo Italiano Tiglio Scolpito con Motivi Fogliati e Dorato Metà 1700
Located in Milan, IT
Dall'Italia Settentrionale un affascinante accessorio da scrivania, un Leggio da Tavolo Scolpito e Dorato della metà 1700 in legno di tiglio, appoggiato su quattro piedini torniti ch...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Rounded Globe Style Tantalus Liquor Set
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Globe Style Tantalus liquor set. The round globe top which rests on an elongated ormolu base is not common to find. The crystal top is m...
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Gustavian Style Tissue Box Holder
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add a neoclassical country touch to your countertop or nightstand with a gold gilt edge grey painted galvanized tissue box cover. Add fashion and protection for your facial tissue. E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Desk Accessories
Materials
Tin
Antique English Georgian Walnut Mahogany and Cut Glass Inkwell
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introduce a touch of vintage elegance to your workspace with this Antique English Georgian Walnut, Mahogany, and Cut Glass Inkwell, a refined desk accessory that exudes timeless char...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Cut Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
Antique George III Quality Sheffield Plated Desk Set by Daniel Holy of Sheffield
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality Sheffield plated desk set on a Sheffield plated tray with an ornate edge standing on ball feet boasting the original pa...
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Set of 2 Antique Glass Paperweights, Belgium
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very beautiful set of 2 glass paperweights.
This set is made in Belgium in the 19th century.
They were also used as a hat or hairpiece pedestal.
Now they are used for decoration.
T...
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19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Blown Glass
Silver Plate and Crystal Ink Stand
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning ink stand in Georgian style. Silver Plate and Crystal or cut glass ink wells. Candle holder to light the way. Stamped with makers marks.
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Tiffany Studios New York Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau period Louis XVI style gilt bronze rocker blotter
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, early 20th century
Measures: 5.38"W x 3"D x 2"H.
Good original vintage ...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Fantastic 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic 19th century French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box. The box is composed of two sections of French opaline crystal which are mounted to a fab...
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Fabulous Antique English Sterling and Cut Glass Hand Pierced Double Inkstand
Located in Charleston, SC
Exquisite Antique English hallmarked STERLING SILVER and cut crystal Two Bottle Inkstand or Standish, hallmarked London, 1904/'05 with maker's marks for the Royal Warranted silversmi...
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
9k Yellow Gold Horace Woodward & Co Antique Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English 9-carat yellow gold vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection.
This exceptiona...
Category
1910s British George V Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold
18th/19th Century English Georgian III Period Matthew Boulton Inkstand
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality Georgian III period silver plated inkstand by celebrated English silversmith Matthew Boulton, displaying all of the timeless eleganc...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
French 19th Century Ormolu Mounted and Footed Cream Opaline Crystal Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A French 19th century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted and Footed Prismic Pattern Cream Opaline Crystal Box. The box is composed of two sections of French ...
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
New Shipment of over 200 Leather Bound Books in English, Photo's Are of Sets
Located in Buchanan, MI
New shipment of over 200 leather bound books in English, photo's are of sets. Preconditioned as we fully condition all of our books before they go out. Also have an extensive collect...
Category
19th Century American George III Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather, Paper
Antique Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell, Early 19th Century
By Old Paris
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique early 19C Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell
Additional information:
Materials: Porcelain
Color: Gold
Brand: Old Paris
Designer: Old Paris
Period: ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
Chic & Stylish Mercier Frères, Paris Nutwood and Gilt Bronze Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality and stunning design Louis XVI style desk, circa 1890.
Owning and using top quality pieces of furniture from times when European craftsmen were at the top of their game is something that will lift your spirit like very few things can. That is ofcourse is you are able to recognize quality. It will remain a mystery why so many people don't seem to see the quality and the details of even the best quality made antiques. This wonderful antique ladies desk...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Wax Seal Impressions in Turned Lignum Vitae Boxes
Located in East Geelong, VIC
All seven of these red sealing wax impressions are housed in nicely turned lignum vitae boxes with screw on lids. The boxes range in diameter from 29 ...
Category
1830s English Georgian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Ebony
An Unusual 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Orange/Red Crystal Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Orange/Red crystal box. The box is composed of two sections of French orange/red crystal which are m...
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Extensive Collection of 19th Century Leather Bound Books Priced Per Book English
Located in Buchanan, MI
Extensive collection of 19th century leather bound books, priced per book, various colors, sizes, most with embossed gilt decoration. This is just a partial offering of what we have,...
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19th Century Georgian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Seal Initialled WJ Wivern IS Lion Profile George III Silver
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Chased with a wivern rampant above the initials ‘WJ’. Stamped 'IS' makers mark, the duty mark of 1795 with the King's profile and a lion passant (guardant) mark of London and other E...
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18th Century British George III Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Set of 4 Antique Distressed Books for Decoration, C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderfully distressed books with a lovely color of boards and equally beautiful fore edges.
They are random volumes of The Encyclopedia Britannica...
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Paper
Fantastic 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Black Crystal Hinged Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Black Crystal Box. The box is composed of two sections of French black crystal wh...
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Large 18th Century French Lock and Key
Located in Houston, TX
Large 18th century French iron lock and key. This handsome french iron lock comes with the original key and makes an interesting coffee table accessory or...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Antique Silver Inkstand Inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver inkstand inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Plain rectangular form on four turned feet, shaped Chippendale li...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830
Located in Paris, FR
Inkwell in agate set in a vermeil mount. The agate cut is closed by a finely chiseled lid of foliage patterns and whose grip is adorned with a head of putti. The handle, which is dec...
Category
1830s English George IV Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Agate, Silver
Derby Imari Pattern Partners Porcelain Inkwell and Quill Pen Stand
By Derby
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine, rare and unusual antique English Derby partners porcelain inkwell and quill pen holder decorated in the Imari pattern and dating from the early ...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
Georgian Mechanical Fire Bellows
Located in London, GB
A Georgian brass and mahogany mechanical fire bellows with unusual brass wavy spoked turning wheel and studded brass nose.
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century English Turtle-Form Ormolu Mnt. Blue John Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and quite fine pair of 19th century Louis XVI style English turtle-form Ormolu Mounted Blue John (Fluorspar) Obelisks. Each obelisk is finely hand-carved with the finest quality English blue...
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19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone, Bronze
French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opalescent and Dore Bronze Finial Covered Box
Located in New York, NY
A French dore bronze mounted blue opalescent and dore bronze finial covered box. This round form box is very unusual with a blue opalescent color and dore bronze mount. The top is fi...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored
Located in Milano, IT
Antique English man's portable desk early 800. RESTAURED. Precious travel writing box in walnut wood dating back to the second half of the 800. The box o...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Handsome Collection of 16 19th Century English Walking Sticks, Some with Daggers
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome collection of 16 19th century English walking sticks, some with daggers. Priced Per walking stick.
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19th Century English George III Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. Alabastro marble and ormolu inkwell. The inkwell is raised by elegant topie shaped ormolu feet below the beautiful Alabastro marble suppo...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Italian Bronze Bust of a Court Jester, Signed Antonio Pandiani
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous and Large Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze Bust of a Court Jester, Stamped A. PANDIANI.MILANO 1888. Antonio Pandiani did an exceptional job at casting this truly remarkabl...
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1880s Italian Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
French Patinated Bronze Cherub Sculpture, Signed by Auguste Moreau
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and large sized Louis XVI style patinated bronze sculpture of a cherub, signed by Auguste Moreau, titled "Amour Sifflant". This is a fabulous piece that has been crafted b...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sèvres Porcelain and ormolu inkwell, stamped, P.C.G. The inkwell is raised by Fine fluted bun shaped feet below the beau...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Ormolu
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Vert de Patricia marble inkwell. The inkwell is raised by Fine topie shaped feet below the elegantly shaped wrap ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and crystal inkwell. The inkwell is raised by a fine circular ormolu base with a lovely reeded and richly chased palmette design. Above the fine mottled base is the beautiful crystal bowl with a lovely spiral fluted design. The top rim displays a superb and richly chased wrap around band with charming flowers. Above are the three removable lidded vessels, two for ink, one for pounce, each set within a pierced tray...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique Pair of Sterling Silver Game Skewers / Letter Openers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine pair of antique George IV English sterling silver game skewers/letter openers; an addition to our diverse flatware collection
These fine antique George IV English sterling silver game skewers/letter opener has a plain tapered form.
The anterior and posterior surfaces of the skewer are embellished with chased decorated shell designs below the plain circular ring loop finger piece.
The original use of this item was purely as a game/meat skewer. Due to its form, this piece may certainly be used as an effective letter opener.
Condition
These antique letter openers...
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1820s Great Britain (UK) George IV Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
French Mid 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Sèvres porcelain inkwell. The inkwell is raised by c...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Ormolu
Henry Chawner Georgian Sterling Silver Ladies Inkstand
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver and glass ladies inkstand; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique George III sterling silver desk Standish has a navette shaped form onto four bracket feet.
This inkstand is encompassed with an applied thread decorated border, in addition to the contemporary engraved initials 'WW'.
The rim of the body of the sterling silver inkstand is ornamented with a paralleling applied reed decorated border.
The internal wirework style frame of the stand is divided into three rounded supports.
Each internal compartment retains the original rounded glass bottles with cut glass ornamentation in addition to impressive scalloped bases.
The ink, pen/quill and pounce bottles retain the original plain silver cylindrical mounts fitted with push fit hallmarked covers.
The rim of each circular cover is encircled with applied moulded borders and bears the corresponding functional pierced decorated holes.
This large silver ink Standish was crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Henry Chawner.
Such original ladies examples, in perfect condition, are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
This antique inkstand...
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1780s English George III Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III 18th Century Mahogany Letter Box. Circa 1790
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality circa 1790 Georgian letter box, with three compartment fitted interior (see image). Exterior has original double brass hinged slope top with serpentine shaped front, and...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Mahogany
George III Sterling Silver Skewer / Letter Opener, circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III sterling silver skewer / letter opener, circa 1800
Estate of Vanderbilt Lehman
Fine sterling skewer / letter opener with hallm...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
3-Piece Sevres Porcelain and Dore Bronze Mnt. Clock and Candelabra Garniture
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and very unusual 19th century French dore bronze mounted Sevres white porcelain three-piece clock and three-light candelabra garniture set. The Lyre shaped clock and cande...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Rare Pair of Georgian Dresser Stools
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine and rare pair of George II period mahogany dresser stools, the single board tops of dense mahogany with thumb molded edge over scalloped trestle ends with boarded sides.
V...
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1750s Great Britain (UK) George II Antique Desk Accessories
Royal Blue Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Ensemble De Bureau in the Louis XVI Taste
Located in London, GB
An Ensemble de Bureau in the Louis XVI Taste
Constructed using gilt bronze, and 'Sevres' style porcelain having 'Bleu de Roi' borders, and hand p...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Ink Well
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare totally original French 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble ink well with griotte and green marble marble inlay.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Small Scale Statue/Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rouge Royale marble small scale statue/paperweight, signed F. Costa. The statue is raised by an oval Rouge Royale base wi...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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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