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Desk Accessories For Sale
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Creator: Walter Bosse
Pencile Holder Fish by Hertha Baller, Vienna, around 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Pencile holder fish by Hertha Baller, Vienna, around 1950s Original condition The pencile is only for the photoshooting (not included).
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Pencile Holder Fish by Hertha Baller, Vienna, around 1950s
Pencile Holder Fish by Hertha Baller, Vienna, around 1950s

Pencile Holder Fish by Hertha Baller, Vienna, around 1950s

Walter Bosse Brass Poodle Figurine, Lucky Charm, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming poodle figurine, made of brass designed by Walter Bosse, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. In excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Walter Bosse Brass Poodle Figurine, Lucky Charm, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Brass Poodle Figurine, Lucky Charm, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Brass Poodle Figurine, Lucky Charm, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

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Walter Bosse Cat Crumbs Table Cleaning Set for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse cat crumbs table cleaning set for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s Good original condition Broom dimensions : H 10.5cm W 1.5cm D 11cm Shovel: H 1.5cm W 12cm D 9....
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Walter Bosse Cat Crumbs Table Cleaning Set for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Cat Crumbs Table Cleaning Set for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Cat Crumbs Table Cleaning Set for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Pencil Holder, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse pencil holder, 1950s. Original condition. (Pencils not included, it is only for the photoshooting).
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Walter Bosse Pencil Holder, 1950s
Walter Bosse Pencil Holder, 1950s

Walter Bosse Pencil Holder, 1950s

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse cat figurine with thermometer, 1950s Austrian desk thermometer, cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer. Designed by Walter Bosse...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s
Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s

Rare Austrian Brass Matchbox Holder by Walter Bosse, circa 1954
By Walter Bosse
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A rare 1950s brass matchbox holder by Austrian born designer Walter Bosse, circa 1954. Perfect for the gentleman or lady smoker and could also be used ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Rare Austrian Brass Matchbox Holder by Walter Bosse, circa 1954
Rare Austrian Brass Matchbox Holder by Walter Bosse, circa 1954

Rare Austrian Brass Matchbox Holder by Walter Bosse, circa 1954

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Walter Bosse Set of 6 Hedgehog Sculptures for Hertha Baller, circa 1950s
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Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Walter Bosse Set of 6 hedgehog sculptures for Hertha Baller, circa 1950s Mid-century Walter Bosse hedgehog stackable ashtray made in Austria. This vintage ashtray includes all six...
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Walter Bosse Set of 6 Hedgehog Sculptures for Hertha Baller, circa 1950s
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H 4.34 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Walter Bosse pencil holder around 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse pencil holder around 1950 Original condition Pencil not included
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Walter Bosse pencil holder around 1950s
Walter Bosse pencil holder around 1950s

Walter Bosse pencil holder around 1950s

H 3.55 in W 1.58 in D 1.97 in
Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Austrian desk thermometer, consisting of a lovely cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in th...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

H 6 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Walter Bosse Wiener Dog Brass Figurine with Lantern Thermometer, Baller, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Austrian Mid-Century desk thermometer, consisting of a nice wiener dog / sausage dog figurine made of brass and a lantern-shaped thermometer. A v...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Walter Bosse Wiener Dog Brass Figurine with Lantern Thermometer, Baller, 1950s
Walter Bosse Wiener Dog Brass Figurine with Lantern Thermometer, Baller, 1950s

Walter Bosse Wiener Dog Brass Figurine with Lantern Thermometer, Baller, 1950s

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H 6 in W 5 in D 2.25 in
Austrian Midcentury Golden Brass Dachshund Letter Opener by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Austrian Midcentury golden solid brass letter opener or paper knife has been designed by Walter Bosse and produced by Herta Baller in the 1950s. The dog features a long...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Austrian Midcentury Golden Brass Dachshund Letter Opener by Walter Bosse
Austrian Midcentury Golden Brass Dachshund Letter Opener by Walter Bosse

Austrian Midcentury Golden Brass Dachshund Letter Opener by Walter Bosse

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H 1.19 in W 8.67 in D 0.79 in
Rare Walter Bosse Brass Blackened "Lying Cat" from the 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Walter Bosse Brass Blackened "Lying Cat" From The 1950s, can be used as a holder (candle)
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Rare Walter Bosse Brass Blackened "Lying Cat" from the 1950s
Rare Walter Bosse Brass Blackened "Lying Cat" from the 1950s

Rare Walter Bosse Brass Blackened "Lying Cat" from the 1950s

H 1.58 in W 2.76 in D 1.58 in
Miniature Owl Figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic mid-century 1950s Vienna bronze figurine by Walter Bosse. This gorgeous small miniature creature with big personality designed by Walter Bosse, an expert craftsman from the golden age of Vienna bronzes is a real beauty. He designed his “black/gold” series of bronze figurines to make “as many people as possible happy.” Excellent example of a Walter Bosse brass figurine...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass, Bronze

Miniature Owl Figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
Miniature Owl Figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s

Miniature Owl Figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s

H 0.75 in W 1.13 in D 0.63 in
Walter Bosse Monkey Salt and Pepper Shakers Set, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Austrian midcentury shaker set from the 1950s, displaying a cute monkey holding salt and pepper shakers. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, manufactured by Hertha Baller i...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Glass

Walter Bosse Monkey Salt and Pepper Shakers Set, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Monkey Salt and Pepper Shakers Set, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Monkey Salt and Pepper Shakers Set, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

H 4 in W 4 in D 3 in
Bosse Baller Cat Letter Opener Bronze Vienna Austria, 1950s Mid-Century Modern
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Bosse cat Figurine Collectible. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austr...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Bosse Baller Cat Letter Opener Bronze Vienna Austria, 1950s Mid-Century Modern
Bosse Baller Cat Letter Opener Bronze Vienna Austria, 1950s Mid-Century Modern

Bosse Baller Cat Letter Opener Bronze Vienna Austria, 1950s Mid-Century Modern

H 6.75 in W 3.75 in D 0.63 in
Cat Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna, Around 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Cat figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna, around 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Cat Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna, Around 1950s
Cat Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna, Around 1950s

Cat Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna, Around 1950s

H 1.97 in W 0.79 in D 1.97 in
Hedgehog Sculpture by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Hedgehog Sculpture by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
Hedgehog Sculpture by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller

Hedgehog Sculpture by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller

H 3.15 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Owl Figurine by Walter Bosse Around 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Owl figurine by walter bosse around 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Owl Figurine by Walter Bosse Around 1950s
Owl Figurine by Walter Bosse Around 1950s

Owl Figurine by Walter Bosse Around 1950s

H 1.58 in Dm 0.79 in
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"Bremen Town Musicians" Key Hanger Wall Decoration by Walter Bosse Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A midcentury brass key hanger wall decoration. A design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller, Austria in the 1950s. Made of black finished brass. In very good used condition. V...
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"Bremen Town Musicians" Key Hanger Wall Decoration by Walter Bosse Austria
"Bremen Town Musicians" Key Hanger Wall Decoration by Walter Bosse Austria

"Bremen Town Musicians" Key Hanger Wall Decoration by Walter Bosse Austria

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Rare "Bremen Town Musicians" Key Hanger Wall Decoration by Walter Bosse

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Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Stackable Hedgehog Ashtray Set Austria, 1960s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Stackable Hedgehog Ashtray Set Austria, 1960s
Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Stackable Hedgehog Ashtray Set Austria, 1960s

Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Stackable Hedgehog Ashtray Set Austria, 1960s

H 3 in W 4.75 in D 2.88 in
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller

Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller

H 2.76 in W 2.76 in D 4.73 in
Walter Bosse Brass Bear Letter Opener
By Walter Bosse
Located in Delft, NL
Walter Bosse brass bear letter opener, 1950s Walter Bosse (1904-1979) The measurements are: 16.5 cm high, 3.3 cm wide and the dept is 2 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Desk Accessories

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Brass

Walter Bosse Brass Bear Letter Opener
Walter Bosse Brass Bear Letter Opener

Walter Bosse Brass Bear Letter Opener

H 6.5 in W 1.3 in D 0.79 in
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller

Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller

H 2.76 in W 2.76 in D 4.34 in
Letter Opener Sausage Dog by Walter Bosse, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Letter opener sausage dog by Walter Bosse, 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Letter Opener Sausage Dog by Walter Bosse, 1950s
Letter Opener Sausage Dog by Walter Bosse, 1950s

Letter Opener Sausage Dog by Walter Bosse, 1950s

H 2.37 in W 5.52 in D 0.79 in
Walter Bosse Pencil Holder
By Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse pencil holder Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Pencil Holder
Walter Bosse Pencil Holder

Walter Bosse Pencil Holder

H 2.37 in Dm 2.37 in
Walter Bosse Midcentury Horse Brass Figurine, Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely horse sculpture made of brass from the 1950s. Designed by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller. In excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Walter Bosse Midcentury Horse Brass Figurine, Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Midcentury Horse Brass Figurine, Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Midcentury Horse Brass Figurine, Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

H 4 in W 3.5 in D 1 in
Walter Bosse Midcentury Zebra Donkey Brass Sculpture, Herta Baller, Austria
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Located in Vienna, AT
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Walter Bosse Midcentury Zebra Donkey Brass Sculpture, Herta Baller, Austria
Walter Bosse Midcentury Zebra Donkey Brass Sculpture, Herta Baller, Austria

Walter Bosse Midcentury Zebra Donkey Brass Sculpture, Herta Baller, Austria

H 4 in W 5 in D 2 in
Walter Bosse Three Wise Monkeys Brass Figurine, Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely sculpture, displaying three monkeys, made of brass, from the 1950s. Designed by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller in Austria. In very good condition. We offer other Wa...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Walter Bosse Three Wise Monkeys Brass Figurine, Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Three Wise Monkeys Brass Figurine, Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Three Wise Monkeys Brass Figurine, Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

H 2 in W 2.25 in D 1 in
Cat Pencil Holder by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Cat pencil holder by Walter Bosse Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Cat Pencil Holder by Walter Bosse
Cat Pencil Holder by Walter Bosse

Cat Pencil Holder by Walter Bosse

H 3.15 in W 3.55 in D 0.79 in

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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