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Desk Accessories For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Color:  Black
Natural Grey Quartz Geode Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural grey quartz geode specimen. Great as a standalone object on shelf, table, atop books, on a desk, as a paperweight, etc. Very good condi...
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15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Quartz

Natural Grey Quartz Geode Decorative Object or Paperweight
Natural Grey Quartz Geode Decorative Object or Paperweight

Natural Grey Quartz Geode Decorative Object or Paperweight

Islamic Ottoman Inkwell and Feather Set Made From Brass and Papier Maché
Located in Vienna, AT
In this ad you get the chance to buy a unique historical object. It is an old Ottoman inkwell made from brass with typical ornaments and little turquoi...
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18th Century Asian Islamic Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Islamic Ottoman Inkwell and Feather Set Made From Brass and Papier Maché
Islamic Ottoman Inkwell and Feather Set Made From Brass and Papier Maché

Islamic Ottoman Inkwell and Feather Set Made From Brass and Papier Maché

Purple Amethyst Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful purple amethyst cluster decorative object, paperweight, or luxury display piece. A great piece for a bookshelf, cocktail table, on a desk as paperweight, etc. Dimensions:...
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15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

Purple Amethyst Decorative Object or Paperweight
Purple Amethyst Decorative Object or Paperweight

Purple Amethyst Decorative Object or Paperweight

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

Large 18th Century French Lock and Key
Large 18th Century French Lock and Key

Large 18th Century French Lock and Key

Large Late 17th Century Baroque Iron Door Lock
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large French baroque wrought iron door lock on acrylic stand.
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Late 17th Century French Baroque Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Late 17th Century Baroque Iron Door Lock

Large Late 17th Century Baroque Iron Door Lock

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

Pocket Watch, Deroches Brothers, Gilded Metal, Enamels, Etc. P Late 18th Century
Pocket Watch, Deroches Brothers, Gilded Metal, Enamels, Etc. P Late 18th Century

Pocket Watch, Deroches Brothers, Gilded Metal, Enamels, Etc. P Late 18th Century

17th Century Iron Lock & Key
Located in New York, NY
17th century lock & key. Probably form a large cabinet or a door.  
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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

17th Century Iron Lock & Key
17th Century Iron Lock & Key

17th Century Iron Lock & Key

Ancient Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Caligraphy Inkwell 1200
Located in Portland, OR
An important Islamic Khurasan bronze and silver-inlaid inkwell & cover, Eastern Persia, Circa 1200. The inkwell of cylindrical form and having a shallow dome top cover with a tall knopped finial and inlaid with a twin band of scrolled silver. The base of the dome and the rim of the cover having bands on interlaced silver inlay, the inkwell having three loop handles. The body of the inkwell having two bands of silver inlaid Naskh script, between the bands are twin panels...
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15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver, Bronze

Ancient Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Caligraphy Inkwell 1200
Ancient Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Caligraphy Inkwell 1200

Ancient Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Caligraphy Inkwell 1200

18th Century French Wine Bottles, Set of Three
Located in Hook, Hampshire
18th Century French wine bottles – set of three 18th Century French wine bottles – set of three. Three very early 18th Century French mouth blown...
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18th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

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Glass

18th Century French Wine Bottles, Set of Three
18th Century French Wine Bottles, Set of Three

18th Century French Wine Bottles, Set of Three

Southern Italian Embroidery, Artisanal Decorative Object, 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Southern Italian Embroidery is an original artwork realized by Italian artisan in the 18th Century. Very precious doily realized in lace and cott...
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18th Century Italian Antique Desk Accessories

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Fabric

Southern Italian Embroidery, Artisanal Decorative Object, 18th Century
Southern Italian Embroidery, Artisanal Decorative Object, 18th Century

Southern Italian Embroidery, Artisanal Decorative Object, 18th Century

Decorative Italian Embroidery, Artisanal Decorative Object, 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Decorative Italian embroidery is an original artwork realized by Italian artisan in the 18th Century. Very precious doily realized in lace and cotton. Good conditions. A pre...
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18th Century Italian Antique Desk Accessories

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Fabric

Decorative Italian Embroidery, Artisanal Decorative Object, 18th Century
Decorative Italian Embroidery, Artisanal Decorative Object, 18th Century

Decorative Italian Embroidery, Artisanal Decorative Object, 18th Century

Decorative Italian Embroidery, Artisanal Decorative Object, 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Decorative Italian Embroidery is an original artwork realized by Italian artisan in the 18th Century. Very precious doily realized in lace and cotton. Good conditions. A pre...
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18th Century Italian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Fabric

Decorative Italian Embroidery, Artisanal Decorative Object, 18th Century
Decorative Italian Embroidery, Artisanal Decorative Object, 18th Century

Decorative Italian Embroidery, Artisanal Decorative Object, 18th Century

Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand
By Wedgwood & Bentley
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant inkwell set by Wedgwood & Bentley is crafted of black basalt, one of Wedgwood’s finest inventions. The set is comprised of two canisters, both held within an intriguing double stand. One is designed to hold ink and features a top with slots for quills or pens, and the other is a powder Shaker with a shell-ornamented lid. Black basalt refers to the fine-grained stoneware that Josiah Wedgwood, inspired by the hard, natural stone known as Egyptian basalt...
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18th Century English Other Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand
Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand

Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand

Silvered Brass Standish
Located in Westwood, NJ
An early silvered brass four-piece Standish with a scalloped edge base and handle.
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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Silvered Brass Standish
Silvered Brass Standish

Silvered Brass Standish

18th Century Folk Art Wood and Wrought Iron Candleholder
Located in Copenhagen, K
Adjustable wrought iron and wood candle holder with wood base and snipe nail.
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Early 18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Desk Accessories

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Iron

18th Century Folk Art Wood and Wrought Iron Candleholder
18th Century Folk Art Wood and Wrought Iron Candleholder

18th Century Folk Art Wood and Wrought Iron Candleholder

Italian Pietre Dure Panel of Parrot on Branch, Late 17th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The Pietre Dure panel inset with lapis lazuli, marmo giallo, in a rectangular shape, probably a panel from a cabinet.
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Italian Pietre Dure Panel of Parrot on Branch, Late 17th Century
Italian Pietre Dure Panel of Parrot on Branch, Late 17th Century

Italian Pietre Dure Panel of Parrot on Branch, Late 17th Century

English Gold Mounted Carved Shell Cameos of Cupid and Psyche on Marble Base
Located in London, GB
A very pretty and unusual pair of English gold mounted carved shell cameos of cupid and psyche on English black marble base. Extremely finely carved and clearly conceived as a pair a...
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1790s English Antique Desk Accessories

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Marble, Gold

English Gold Mounted Carved Shell Cameos of Cupid and Psyche on Marble Base
English Gold Mounted Carved Shell Cameos of Cupid and Psyche on Marble Base

English Gold Mounted Carved Shell Cameos of Cupid and Psyche on Marble Base

Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese & Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the early 18th century, this grouping of brass pen cases have their origins in Persia, Egypt and Japan respectively. Each case is intricately engraved with a patterned sc...
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18th Century Japanese Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese & Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot
Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese & Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot

Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese & Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot

Early 18th Century Wooden Folk Art Ink Sander
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very lovely wooden ink sander with small carvings all around it.
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Early 18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Wooden Folk Art Ink Sander
Early 18th Century Wooden Folk Art Ink Sander

Early 18th Century Wooden Folk Art Ink Sander

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

Rare Pair of Georgian Dresser Stools
Rare Pair of Georgian Dresser Stools

Rare Pair of Georgian Dresser Stools

18th c English Edward Foster Mahogany Table or Bracket Clock
Located in Milford, NH
This English mahogany table or bracket clock with bail handle is circa 1765, with a composite brass dial with recessed 4 ½” maker's boss marked Edward Foster, London.. It has a Roman numeral chapter ring with calendar ring...
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Desk Accessories

18th c English Edward Foster Mahogany Table or Bracket Clock
18th c English Edward Foster Mahogany Table or Bracket Clock

18th c English Edward Foster Mahogany Table or Bracket Clock

French 18th Century Directoire Gilded Garniture Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Directoire period, painted and gold leaf gilded tole jardinière set features a beautiful centerpiece with matching side urns. The French antique trio...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Tin, Bronze, Gold

French 18th Century Directoire Gilded Garniture Set
French 18th Century Directoire Gilded Garniture Set

French 18th Century Directoire Gilded Garniture Set

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Pair of 17th/ 18th Century Italian White Marble Baroque Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and very beautiful pair weathered white marble baroque ornaments. They most likely once adorned a church altar. Original period pieces, Italy, ci...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desk Accessories

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Pair of 17th/ 18th Century Italian White Marble Baroque Ornaments
Pair of 17th/ 18th Century Italian White Marble Baroque Ornaments

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H 20.48 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
19th Century Giltwood Watch Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved figural giltwood pocket watch stand.
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

19th Century Giltwood Watch Holder
19th Century Giltwood Watch Holder

19th Century Giltwood Watch Holder

H 14.25 in W 14.25 in D 6.5 in
17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with decoration of a Goat
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
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H 5.08 in W 5.08 in D 0.48 in
White Rock Quartz Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
White Rock Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture its divided into two parts.
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White Rock Quartz Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture
White Rock Quartz Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture

White Rock Quartz Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture

H 4.72 in W 7.87 in D 5.5 in
Vintage Omersa Leather Turtle Use as Paperweight or Decorative, Retains Label
By Dimitri Omersa, Omersa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Dimitri Omersa embossed brown leather Turtle with label. Can be used as a paperweight or as decoration. Fun size. In fine condition, retains label.
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Leather

Vintage Omersa Leather Turtle Use as Paperweight or Decorative, Retains Label
Vintage Omersa Leather Turtle Use as Paperweight or Decorative, Retains Label

Vintage Omersa Leather Turtle Use as Paperweight or Decorative, Retains Label

H 3 in W 5.5 in D 7 in
18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain
Located in Marbella, ES
Mexican chest. New Spain, 18th century. In polychrome wood. Slight paint losses on the lid. Measurements: 7 x 16 x 6.5 cm. Wooden chest from the vicerega...
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Mid-18th Century Mexican Antique Desk Accessories

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Wood

18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain
18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain

18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain

H 2.56 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in
Empire Style Malachite on a Bronze Doré Gilded Stand Desk Decorative Object LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A Beautiful Empire style malachite orb on a bronze doré stand retour d'Egypte of 3 figures of standing maidens with a pine cone in the center an detailed crown holder hosting a large...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Accessories

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Malachite, Bronze

Empire Style Malachite on a Bronze Doré Gilded Stand Desk Decorative Object LA
Empire Style Malachite on a Bronze Doré Gilded Stand Desk Decorative Object LA

Empire Style Malachite on a Bronze Doré Gilded Stand Desk Decorative Object LA

H 12.5 in Dm 6 in
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Cat, Mid 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Circa 1630 - 1660 A rare blue and white tile with the decoration of a nice large cat with big whiskers! Cats are quite rarely depicted on tiles, why is unknown. Wi...
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H 5.16 in W 5.16 in D 0.44 in
Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very stunning 18th century balance - Scale from Rome, Italy. Beautifully crafted from polychromed and gilt wood. A wonderful accent piece for a library or office.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Desk Accessories

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Wood

Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale
Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale

Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale

H 44 in W 18 in D 15.5 in
Calligraphy Brush Bamboo Buddha's Belly
Located in Somis, CA
A handsome, 27" long calligraphy brush with beautiful Buddha's Belly Bamboo handle. Bamboo Ventricosa, commonly known as the Buddha's Belly Bamboo, is a special, unique variety of ba...
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Bamboo

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Calligraphy Brush Bamboo Buddha's Belly

Calligraphy Brush Bamboo Buddha's Belly

H 27 in W 2 in D 2 in
Tiffany & Co. 1920 Art Deco 8 Days Desk Clock Sterling Silver & Enamel with Box
By Concord, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Tiffany & Co. A beautiful and elegant easel back desk clock, created in New York city by the Tiffany & Co. studios, during the art deco period back in the early 1920. This rare piece has been designed in a squared curvilinear shape and carefully crafted up in solid sterling silver .935/.999 . The watch is gilded and is fully embellished with applications of purple-violet and white enamels over a geometric guilloche patterns. It is fitted at the reverse, with an easel back retractable hinged stand. Movement: Is Swiss mechanical wingding, 8 days. The dial is creme-white with arabic golden numerals and with black hands and inscribed, Tiffany & Co. Swiss. Weight: 180.95 Grams, (1115.99 Dwt). Measurements: 80 mm by 80 mm by 16.5 mm (3.15 x 3.15 x 0.65 Inches). Clocks Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "TIFFANY & CO. 8 DAYS SWISS". Case Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark monogram, the Swiss mark of the standing Bear for the silver assay, and signed, "CONCORD WATCH CO. STERLING SILVER ARGENT 0.935 CONCORD W. CO SWISS 1608". Concord Watch Co, was founded in Biel, Switzerland in 1908. From the start, the company had its sights set on the American market. Concord produced luxury watches for several jewelry companies, including Tiffany & Co. and Cartier. During peace talks in the Second World War, President Harry Truman gave Concord watches as a gifts to Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. The North American Watch Company...
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1920s North American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. 1920 Art Deco 8 Days Desk Clock Sterling Silver & Enamel with Box
Tiffany & Co. 1920 Art Deco 8 Days Desk Clock Sterling Silver & Enamel with Box

Tiffany & Co. 1920 Art Deco 8 Days Desk Clock Sterling Silver & Enamel with Box

H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 0.65 in
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Amsterdam Circa 1625 – 1650 A blue and white Dutch tile with a decoration of a Dutch soldier from the period of the 80 Years War. This soldier could be a member of t...
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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century

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H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 0.52 in
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Early 18th Century Spanish Colonial Tooled Leather Petaca Document Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 18th century Spanish Colonial petaca (document box) with cedar interior and domed top. Features of this petaca include: Soft and supple leather. Original iron hardware - hi...
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Early 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Desk Accessories

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Early 18th Century Spanish Colonial Tooled Leather Petaca Document Box
Early 18th Century Spanish Colonial Tooled Leather Petaca Document Box

Early 18th Century Spanish Colonial Tooled Leather Petaca Document Box

H 7 in W 18 in D 14 in
18th Century French Leather Keepsake, Secret Hiding Book 'Box'
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful secret book. Existing book that after being printed directly has been transformed in a keepsake hiding book. Very rare piece in a relative good but weathered condition wit...
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18th Century French Leather Keepsake, Secret Hiding Book 'Box'
18th Century French Leather Keepsake, Secret Hiding Book 'Box'

18th Century French Leather Keepsake, Secret Hiding Book 'Box'

H 10.24 in W 1.97 in D 7.88 in
European Gun 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Gun European, 18th century, octagonal barrel in the first half, becoming cylindrical, loading through the mouth. Side flintlock closure. Brass fittings with plant engravings. Small...
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European Gun 18th Century
European Gun 18th Century

European Gun 18th Century

H 12.6 in Dm 3.94 in
18th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Inkwell Desk Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georgian period Sheffield silver plate on copper inkwell set. Having two crystal inkwells, with candle holder and snuffer. presented and fitted on an ornate silver tray...
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18th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Inkwell Desk Set
18th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Inkwell Desk Set

18th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Inkwell Desk Set

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Located in Kastrup, DK
18th-19th century Chinese carved stone sculpture depicting a Foo Dog. Carved from a solid piece of stone, this weight was originally used by a Shoemaker. After layers of fabrics are...
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Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Foo Dog
Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Foo Dog

Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Foo Dog

H 6.7 in W 12.21 in D 9.85 in
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Located in Kastrup, DK
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Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Happy Buddha
Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Happy Buddha

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Very Large Pair of 395 Million Year Old Fossilized Orthoceras Art Statues Fossil
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of fully polished limestone circa 395 million year old Fossilized Orthoceras statues Orthoceras ("straight horn") is a genus of extinc...
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Very Large Pair of 395 Million Year Old Fossilized Orthoceras Art Statues Fossil
Very Large Pair of 395 Million Year Old Fossilized Orthoceras Art Statues Fossil

Very Large Pair of 395 Million Year Old Fossilized Orthoceras Art Statues Fossil

H 33.08 in W 10.24 in D 9.85 in
Very Large 395 Million Year Old Fossilized Orthoceras Marble Finish Art Statues
Located in GB
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Very Large 395 Million Year Old Fossilized Orthoceras Marble Finish Art Statues
Very Large 395 Million Year Old Fossilized Orthoceras Marble Finish Art Statues

Very Large 395 Million Year Old Fossilized Orthoceras Marble Finish Art Statues

H 31.11 in W 7.49 in D 7.88 in
18th Century French Lead Lion Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful lead lion head. France, circa 1750. Great to use as a paper weight. Weathered.
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18th Century French Baroque Antique Desk Accessories

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Lead

18th Century French Lead Lion Head
18th Century French Lead Lion Head

18th Century French Lead Lion Head

H 4.14 in W 3.75 in D 1.58 in
Collection of Ten French 18th Century Leather Books
Located in Buisson, FR
Great collection of ten leather books, France, 18th century. Weathered. Measured as a group.
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Leather

Collection of Ten French 18th Century Leather Books
Collection of Ten French 18th Century Leather Books

Collection of Ten French 18th Century Leather Books

H 6.7 in W 14.97 in D 3.94 in
Inkwell in Red Levanto Marble, 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Inkwell in Red Levanto Marble, 18th Century
Inkwell in Red Levanto Marble, 18th Century

Inkwell in Red Levanto Marble, 18th Century

H 1.58 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in
18th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decoration Chinese Export Writing Desk
Located in Middleburg, VA
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Brass

18th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decoration Chinese Export Writing Desk
18th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decoration Chinese Export Writing Desk

18th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decoration Chinese Export Writing Desk

H 11 in W 19.5 in D 12.5 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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