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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
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

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Petrified Wood

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

Vintage Petrified Wood Catch-All Bowl

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

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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

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

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Pewter

Pewter book stand Dated 1765
Pewter book stand Dated 1765

Pewter book stand Dated 1765

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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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

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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

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

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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

Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique military captain's writing box with brass strapping, secret compartment and special large steel key to secure the box for stability on the shores or military manoeuvres! T...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

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Brass

Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane
Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane

Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane

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

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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 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

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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

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 compartments for an inkpot, sand dispen...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

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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

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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

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Henry Chawner Georgian Sterling Silver Ladies Inkstand

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

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Ebony, Amboyna

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

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

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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

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Bone, Sandalwood

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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Tin, Bronze, Gold

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

French 18th Century Directoire Gilded Garniture Set

Pair of 18th Century Ormolu and Marble Vases
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautiful pair of 18th century French ormolu and marble vases.
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

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Marble

Pair of 18th Century Ormolu and Marble Vases
Pair of 18th Century Ormolu and Marble Vases

Pair of 18th Century Ormolu and Marble Vases

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Petrified Wood Bookends
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French Art Deco Palisander and Pewter Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco palisander and pewter inlaid inkwell with 2 crystal wells.
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French Art Deco Vintage 18th Century and Earlier Desk Sets

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H 4.25 in W 11.5 in D 6 in
Monastico Landsape Leather Book
By Giannini
Located in Milan, IT
This book by Florentine bookbinder Giannini is bound in a monastic style, with leather dyed using the ancient technique of vegetable tanning and a handmade brass clasp. The hand-sewn...
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H 5.91 in W 7.09 in D 1.58 in
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Carnation, 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
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Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Cat, Mid 17th Century
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17th Century Dutch Delft Tile in Chinese Wanli Style with bird
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
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Venetian Grotto Style Book Stand
Located in East Hampton, NY
Early 19th century book stand in carved wood, gilded and painted in the Venetian style..... grotto style book rest.
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H 11.5 in W 19.25 in D 9.5 in
Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Victorian Military Campaign brass bound mahogany and brass writing slope with black leather tooled Interior and secret compartment. Made in 1800s #11 Features a blank brass front shield ideal for engraving Antique lap desks...
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Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories
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H 6.11 in W 15.75 in D 9.26 in
17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with decoration of a Goat
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H 5.08 in W 5.08 in D 0.48 in
Georgian Military Campaign Brass Bound Rosewood Writing Slope
Located in High Wycombe, GB
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Brass

Georgian Military Campaign Brass Bound Rosewood Writing Slope
Georgian Military Campaign Brass Bound Rosewood Writing Slope

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H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century
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Chinese Powder Blue Gilt Decorated Rouleau Vase, Qing Dynasty, c. 1900, China
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Davenport Desk Victorian Pop Up Mechanism Mahogany 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
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H 37.5 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
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Located in Madrid, ES
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H 12.6 in Dm 3.94 in
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Located in Bournemouth, GB
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19th Century Regency Brass Inlaid Desk Pen and Ink Stand

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H 5.91 in W 13 in D 10.24 in
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Located in Shippensburg, PA
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H 6.38 in W 19.75 in D 9.88 in
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Located in Paris, FR
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18th Century Louis XV Wood Marquetry Writing Box
18th Century Louis XV Wood Marquetry Writing Box

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H 22.45 in W 13.39 in D 10.24 in
George III Period Brass-Bound Campaign Writing Slope "Captain's Box", circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
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George III Period Brass-Bound Campaign Writing Slope "Captain's Box", circa 1790
George III Period Brass-Bound Campaign Writing Slope "Captain's Box", circa 1790

George III Period Brass-Bound Campaign Writing Slope "Captain's Box", circa 1790

H 5.75 in W 18 in D 9.75 in
Gucci Desk Set
By Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Leather

Gucci Desk Set
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H 0.75 in W 22.5 in D 18.25 in
English Mahogany Military Lap Desk with Brass Mounts, Circa 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany military lap desk with fitted leather interior, exterior brass mounts and recessed brass handles, Late 18th Century.
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H 6 in W 20 in D 11 in

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