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Rattan Pencil Reed Desk Organizer Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
This elegant mid century modern rattan pencil reed desk organizer features a beautiful texture and gold accents. Its three compartments offer practica...
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Unknown Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Pencil Reed Desk Organizer Mid Century Modern
Rattan Pencil Reed Desk Organizer Mid Century Modern

Rattan Pencil Reed Desk Organizer Mid Century Modern

Henry Chawner Georgian Sterling Silver Ladies Inkstand
By Henry Chawner
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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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Henry Chawner Georgian Sterling Silver Ladies Inkstand
Henry Chawner Georgian Sterling Silver Ladies Inkstand

Henry Chawner Georgian Sterling Silver Ladies Inkstand

18th/19th Century English Georgian III Period Matthew Boulton Inkstand
By Matthew Boulton
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...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

18th/19th Century English Georgian III Period Matthew Boulton Inkstand
18th/19th Century English Georgian III Period Matthew Boulton Inkstand

18th/19th Century English Georgian III Period Matthew Boulton Inkstand

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins
Located in Northampton, GB
Brass Mounts From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Captains Military Writing Box. The Writing Box of rectangular form constructed from solid mahogany is moun...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins
Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins

Set of four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame
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Dutch Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

Materials

Iron

Set of four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame
Set of four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame

Set of four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame

Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Dutch walnut writing box with brass mounts Early 18th century Measures: H. 20 x W. 47 x D. 28 cm The interior is divided in various compa...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century
Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century

Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century

Vintage Petrified Wood Catch-All Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage petrified wood catch all / bowl, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 7"W x 6"D x 1"H. Cool piece! ...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

Materials

Petrified Wood

Vintage Petrified Wood Catch-All Bowl
Vintage Petrified Wood Catch-All Bowl

Vintage Petrified Wood Catch-All Bowl

Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
During Yongzheng era, such miniatures were appreciated for their craftsmanship and aesthetic value. They were also often used in scholars' studios as part of the 'wenfang', or study ...
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Vietnamese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Indonesian amboyna and ebony portable writing desk with brass mounts Indonesia, 18th century With several compartments between the ...
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Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

Materials

Ebony, Amboyna

Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century

Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century

Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Vizagapatam pen-engraved veneered sandalwood portable writing desk with silver mounts India, Coromandel coast, Visakhapatnam, circa 1875 ...
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Indian British Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

Materials

Sandalwood, Bone

Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts
Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts

Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts

Silver Writing Set, Vicente Roces, Zaragoza, Spain, circa 1760
Located in Madrid, ES
With hallmarks. The base tray has a square shape with mixtilinear profiles and rests on legs with vegetal motifs. The four containers present helical gallonized feet, and pearl flow...
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Spanish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Silver Writing Set, Vicente Roces, Zaragoza, Spain, circa 1760
Silver Writing Set, Vicente Roces, Zaragoza, Spain, circa 1760

Silver Writing Set, Vicente Roces, Zaragoza, Spain, circa 1760

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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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

Materials

Mahogany

George III 18th Century Mahogany Letter Box. Circa 1790
George III 18th Century Mahogany Letter Box. Circa 1790

George III 18th Century Mahogany Letter Box. Circa 1790

Antique Librarian's Book Tray, English, Tool Slide, Storage, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique librarian's book tray. An English, mahogany tool slide, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Collect books from the library stack...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Antique Librarian's Book Tray, English, Tool Slide, Storage, Georgian, C.1800
Antique Librarian's Book Tray, English, Tool Slide, Storage, Georgian, C.1800

Antique Librarian's Book Tray, English, Tool Slide, Storage, Georgian, C.1800

French 1798 Neo Classic Stamp Seal In 18Kt Gilded Silver Carved Bust Of Flora
Located in Miami, FL
French neo classic desk seal. Wonderful desk seal, created in France during the late 18th century, back in the 1798-1808. This magnificent piece of a...
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French Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

Materials

Gold, Silver

French 1798 Neo Classic Stamp Seal In 18Kt Gilded Silver Carved Bust Of Flora
French 1798 Neo Classic Stamp Seal In 18Kt Gilded Silver Carved Bust Of Flora

French 1798 Neo Classic Stamp Seal In 18Kt Gilded Silver Carved Bust Of Flora

Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts. In good condition. Perfect for Soap Dishes. Unique set purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us wit...
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French Napoleon III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts
Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts

Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts

Pewter book stand Dated 1765
Located in Bakewell, GB
Dated 1765 a pewter book stand size 20cms high open 25cms x 30cms flat
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

Materials

Pewter

Pewter book stand Dated 1765
Pewter book stand Dated 1765

Pewter book stand Dated 1765

Frame for a hand brazier. Bronze. Possibly Spanish School, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Frame for a hand brazier. Bronze. Possibly Spanish School, 16th century. A polygonal bronze frame for a brazier or table, raised on legs and featuring a decoration of human figures a...
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European Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Frame for a hand brazier. Bronze. Possibly Spanish School, 16th century.
Frame for a hand brazier. Bronze. Possibly Spanish School, 16th century.

Frame for a hand brazier. Bronze. Possibly Spanish School, 16th century.

Silver Writing Set, with Hallmarks, Antonio J. Santa Cruz, Cordoba, Spain, 1773
By Antonio Jose de Santa Cruz
Located in Madrid, ES
Silver writing set. With hallmarks. Córdoba, Antonio José de Santa Cruz (Córdoba, 1733 -?) and Juan de Luque and Leiva, Spain, 1773. It shows some fault in some container and adds b...
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Spanish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Silver Writing Set, with Hallmarks, Antonio J. Santa Cruz, Cordoba, Spain, 1773
Silver Writing Set, with Hallmarks, Antonio J. Santa Cruz, Cordoba, Spain, 1773

Silver Writing Set, with Hallmarks, Antonio J. Santa Cruz, Cordoba, Spain, 1773

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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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

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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H 3.35 in Dm 4.34 in
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H 3.94 in W 13.39 in D 10.63 in
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H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 0.4 in
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Brass

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H 37.5 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
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Metal

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