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Desk Accessories For Sale
Style: Neoclassical
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
Neoclassical Style Metal Tissue Box Cover
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add style and the finishing touch to your countertop or nightstand with this antiqued gold toned top and grey ribbed metal body tissue box cover to pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Landers, Frary & Clark Cast Iron Coffee Grinder/Mill
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a large and heavy Landers, Frary & Clark cast iron coffee grinder#20 1/2. It has a bell shaped nickel hopper with a flat wood lid and two...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron, Nickel
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
Neoclassical Rococo Reticulated Foliate Gilt Bronze Cameo Letter Holder 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Neoclassical Rococo Reticulated Foliate Form Gilt Bronze Letter Holder with Cameo, 20thC
Measures- 11.5''H x 10''W x 4.5''D
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20th Century Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
English Bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative Desk Clip
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative Desk Clip
England, early 20th century
A distinguished English bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Doré Bronze And Enamel Writing Desk Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite French writing desk casket is a stellar example of neoclassical craftsmanship. Fashioned from Doré bronze and adorned with royal blue enamel, it features a classical t...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Silver Inkwell For Czar Nicholas
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite inkwell by the legendary Grachev Brothers was made for Czar Nicholas of Russia. Featuring intricately cut glass in a star pattern, the inkwell rests upon an exquisite ...
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Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical 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
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...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desk Accessories
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
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
Pair Wedgwood Blue and White Jasperware Desk Accessories
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
Pair Wedgwood blue and white Jasperware desk accessories. Beautiful blue grey bisque beaker/bud-vase with cream-ivory neoclassical bas relief, ...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Stoneware
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
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
Antique Lion Inkwell Desk Inkstand Napoleon French c1890
Located in Mimizan, FR
Antique Lion Inkwell Desk Inkstand French c1890
Handsome Lion
Bronze
Good condition with minor signs of wear for its age.
Category
1890s French Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Grand Tour Of Italy Souvenir, Carrara Marble Cameo Paperweight c19th Century
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Intriguing 19th century Grand Tour carved Carrara marble cameo depicting a strong male profile, possibly the Italian poet Dante Alighieri
Antique Italian...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Carrara Marble
Henrik Wigström 1908 Russia Saint Petersburg Enameled Snuff Box in 14kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A snuff gold box designed by Henrik Wigström.
Beautiful neo classic snuff box, created in St, Petersburg Russia, at the workshop of Henrik Wigström, back in the 1908. This piece has been carefully crafted in the Russian imperial and Louis XVI styles, in solid yellow gold of 56 zolotnik (14kt) and embellished with applications of white enamel. Decorated around with garlands and intricates dotted patterns. Fitted with an invisible hinge and close perfectly well.
Weight: 36.65 Grams, (23.49 Dwt).
Measurements: 41 mm by 39 mm by 14 mm (1.61 x 1.53 x 0.55 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped on both parts with Russian marks; the kokoshnik post 1908 mark with the letter a for the city of Saint Petersburg, the maker's mark HW associated to Henrik Wigström inside an oval cartouche, scratched with his inventory numbers 86111 and the 56 zolotnik mark for the assay and warranty of the gold.
Other Hallmarks: Stamped in the outside border, with German importation marks; the German Crown mark, the retailer mark AT inside an oval and the 585 mark for the assay and warranty of the gold.
Henrik Immanuel Wigström born on 1862 and was a Finnish silver & goldsmith. He was one of the most important Fabergé workmasters along with Michael Perchin. Perchin was the head workmaster from 1886 until his death in 1903, when he was succeeded by his chief assistant Henrik Wigström. These two workmasters were responsible for almost all the imperial Easter eggs.
Henrik Wigström was born in Ekenäs, Finland, and was apprenticed to a local Danish born goldsmith named Peter Madsén, a successful manufacturer of silverware who was familiar with the jewellery trade in the city of St. Petersburg, as at one time he had had a workshop there. Once in Madsén's employment, his master's trade with Russia, as well as his numerous business contacts here, brought him to work in St. Petersburg. Goldsmith Werner Elfström employed Wigström as a apprentice on his arrival in the capital in 1875. Wigström became assistant in 1884, at the age of 22, to Perchin, whose shop at that time was already working exclusively for Fabergé.
Wigström became head workmaster at Fabergé after Perchin's death in 1903. The number of craftsmen in Wigström's workshop diminished drastically with the outbreak of World War I. By 1918, the Revolution forced the complete closing of the House of Fabergé. Aged 56, Wigström retreated almost empty-handed to his summer house, on Finnish territory, and died at Terijoki in 1923. His art is similar to Perchin's but tends to be in the Louis XVI, Empire, or neo-classical style. Nearly all the Fabergé hardstone animals...
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Early 1900s Russian Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Porcelain Lidded Trinket Box Designed for Tauck World France
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tiffany & Co. porcelain round trinket box.
Tiffany & Co. porcelain round map box designed for Tauck World, Made In France.
The porcelain lid cover is dec...
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Gilt Bronze Eagle Fragment on White Marble Stand, Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian gilt bronze sculpture of an eagle on a rectangular white Carrera piece of marble. The high quality of the gilt work and the early age makes the eagl...
Category
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Carrara Marble, 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
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
Wedgwood Jasperware Black Basalt & White Jewelry Dish Neoclassical, 1960s
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
An English Wedgwood Jasperware black basalt and white stoneware rectangular jewelry dish with Neoclassical design, 1963, England. Piece is a matte bla...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Russian 1915 Moscow Nephrite Jade Desk Picture Frame Mounted in Gilded Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Nephrite jade and gilded silver desk frame.
Beautiful neo classic desk picture frame, created in Moscow Russia, back in the 1915. Carefully crafted in the Russian imperial and Louis XVI style, with solid gilded silver, translucent nephrite green jade...
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1910s Russian Neoclassical Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Jade, Silver
French 1890 Etui Sealing Wax Case with Guilloche Blue Enamel in Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
French etui sealing wax case.
Exquisite objet d'art, created in Paris France in the late 19th century, circa 1890. This is a etui sealing wax case, mast...
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1890s French Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cristal Saint Louis Ivoire de Balmain Collectible Perfume Decanter/Bottle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Cristal Saint Louis cut crystal decanter of Ivoire de Balmain perfume. The bottle is urn shaped and it is a faceted clear crystal. There is...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish with Neoclassical Design, circa 1960s
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware small rectangular jewelry dish with Neoclassical design, 1961, England. Piece is a matte stoneware in a light green with a white Neoclassical raised relief at center and leaf design around edge. Great as a standalone piece or for a vanity, dresser, desk, etc., to hold jewelry or other small items. With maker's mark "Wedgwood", "Made in England", "61", on bottom as shown in last two images.
Dimensions: 3.19" Depth x 6" Width.
Lavender Jasperware urn...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Stoneware, Pottery
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 ...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French 1819-1838 Neoclassical Louis XVI Rectangular Snuff Box Labrated 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
French snuff box in solid gold.
Exceptional rectangular snuff box, crafted in Paris France during the second monarchic restoration period, between the 1818 and 1838. It was carefully crafted in the neoclassical Louis XVI style in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. Fitted with a hinged lid and embellished with intricate chiseled, engraved and guilloche finishes, Monogramed AS inside the counterpart of the lid.
Weight: 1l7.75 Grams, (75.48 Dwt).
Measurements: 89 mm by 54 mm by 20 mm (3.5 x 2.13 x 0.79 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with ancient French marks; the Zeus head...
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1830s French Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold
English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish with Neoclassical Design
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Stoneware
Henrik Wigström Russia Imperial 1915 Red Enamel Picture Frame In Gilded Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Presentation picture frame from the imperial Russia.
Beautiful neo classic picture desk frame, created in Moscow Russia, back in the 1910's. It was carefully crafted in the Russia...
Category
1910s Russian Neoclassical Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, Silver, Enamel
English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish with Neoclassical Design
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Stoneware
Pocket Watch, Jaqs Blanc, Gold, Enamel, Etc. Possibly ca Late 18th C
Located in Madrid, ES
Pocket watch, Jaqs Blanc. gold, enamel, etc. Possibly towards the end of the 18th century.
Pocket watch with a white dial and Arabic numerals for the hours and lines and Arabic num...
Category
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Gold, Enamel, Other
Turn of the Century French Bronze Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
Made at the turn of the century in France, this bronze sculpture exudes a sense of peaceful contemplation. The detailed form depicts a seated woman, clothed in flowing robes. In one hand, dropped at her side, she holds a mirror; her face is turned away in a gesture of pensive serenity. The burnished patina of the bronze lends a gentle glow to the curves of her body and the raised folds of the cloth...
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
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: ...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
Charles & Richard Comyns 1920 London Neo Classic Carriage Table Clock in Sterlin
Located in Miami, FL
Travel carriage clock designed by Charles & Richard Comyns.
Beautiful small travel-desk clock, created by the top notch and prestigious silversmith company of Charles & Richard Co...
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1920s English Neoclassical Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pocket Watch, Deroches Brothers, Gilded Metal, Enamels, Etc. P Late 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pocket watch, Deroches Brothers. Gilded metal, enamels, etc. Possibly towards the end of the 18th century.
Pocket watch with a case with a transparent glass part and a composition ...
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Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Other
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
19th Century Polychrome Sculpture of a Roman Woman
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian original painted plaster sculpture of a young Roman woman in nice gilt dress and flower wreath. This well sculptured smiling lady cou...
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1880s Italian Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Plaster
Venus de Milo White Granite Marble Female Figurative Statue Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white granite marble reproduction of Greek goddess 'Venus de Milo' female figure statue sculpture in the Neoclassical style, circa early 20th century, Italy. A great deco...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Granite, Marble
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
A Norwegian Porphyry Sphere
Located in Spencertown, NY
The purple/white stone in the shape of a sphere
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Mid-19th Century Norwegian Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Porphyry
19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Lyre Shaped Letter Rack Holder
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique English silverplate lyre shaped letter holder by Thomas Bradbury of Sheffield, dated 1872. Hallmarks on base. This beautiful letter rack has a Neoclassical design wi...
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Bronze Marble Inkwell Desk Serpent Inkstand French c1880 FREE SHIPPING
Located in Mimizan, FR
Antique bronze marble inkwell desk crystal inkstand French c1880
Unusual serpent base
Bronze on variegated marble base
Holds pen across the top
With crystal inkwell
Free Shipping to...
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1880s French Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Bronze
Large Silvered Lion Sculpture, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
An early 20th century Silverplated Lion. This particular example very well modelled. Mounted over a Portoro Italian marble base. Perfect size to...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Metal
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...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Gilt-Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Cloisonné Centerpiece, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt-bronze, onyx and enamel cloisonné centerpiece. France, Late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel
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
Malachite Jewelry Box with Cameo Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial green Malachite decorative or jewelry box, circa late-20th century. Box is rectangular in shape with resin female cameo detail on top lid. Piece is beautifully hand-crafted. Piece makes a great decorative or storage jewelry box to hold small items or jewelry such as necklaces (as demonstrated), rings, earring, cufflinks, etc., on a vanity, nightstand, dresser, desk, credenza, walk-in-closet, etc. Dimensions: 2.25" Height x 2.38" Width x 3.32" Depth.
Other boxes shown available separately; search 1stDibs ref. #s:
Purple Charoite box...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Malachite
English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish with Neoclassical Design
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Pair of Faux Malachite and Brass Obelisks
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Faux malachite and brass obelisks.
Fantastic pair of vintage faux malachite and brass obelisks. This beautiful pair of midcentury obelisks are a pair but in the spirit of na...
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1980s Unknown Neoclassical Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century French gilt bronze inkwell. Perfect coffee table art or desk statement piece. It is in very good condition and unmarked.
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Historical American Civil War Era Wire Frame Magnifying Eye Glass Spectacles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate pair of handmade magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil War era, circa 1860.
A great looking historical conversation p...
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Antique English Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Egg Shaped Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique paperweight.
Comprised of Blue John (also known as Derbyshire Spar), a rare form of fluorite from England with distinct purple & yell...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Precious Stone
Bronze inkwell George Josef Burgstaller (German/Austrian)
By George Josef Burgstaller
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze inkwell Georg Josef BURGSTALLER
(German/Austrian)
Neo classical woman signed Burgstaller
ruge marble.
Category
1890s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Scacchiera in Plexiglas Vintage Design 1970, Art
Located in Foggia, FG
Scacchiera in Plexiglas Vintage Design 1970 - Art -
Anno: 1970 circa
Materiali: Plexiglas
Condizioni: Buone leggera filatura alla base
Mis...
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1970s Italian American Classical Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Plexiglass
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
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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