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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Period: 20th Century
Ronson England 1929 Art Deco Black and Creme Lacquer Rondelight Table Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson. Very beautiful desk Rondelight lighter, created in London England by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1929. This is a very unusual lighter designed with wonderful geometric patterns and crafted in solid steel with a main spherical body similar to a billiard ball. Embellished with black and creme lacquer creating a great contrast with the polished steel. It is extremely well made and solid construction with very nice care and attention to all details. This surely is a very decorative piece and a great conversation item in gorgeous and exceptional preserved condition. Weight: 254.6 Grams, (163.21 Dwt). Measurements: 57 mm by 57 mm by 76 mm (2.25 x 0.25 x 3.0 Inches). Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "RONSON TRADEMARK MADE IN ENGLAND RONDELIGHT BRIT PAT. 621570 FILL HERE RONSON The Ronson lighter company started as The Art Metal Works in 1897 and was incorporated on July 20, 1898, by Max Hecht, Louis V...
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English Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Set of Two Midcentury Pen or Pencil Holders Deyhle, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare types and color - very practical
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Set RED Bakelite Handles, 1960 East Germany
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Set of 4 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960 We have been able to purchase a large batch of bakelite handles. These bakelite handles were once made in East Germany. Just for th...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

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Bakelite

Initial Stamp, Art Deco, 1920s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful and authentically preserved stamp for sealing wax.
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Desk Set, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Desk set in walnut, silver and crystal, Italy, 1980s Gifted to my grandfather and never used. Small signs of the time. Today unobtainable and of great value set.
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Bronze Doré and Inlaid Abalone Notepad Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze doré and inlaid abalone notepad holder By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: 4.5"W x 7.5"D x 0.5"H. Good origin...
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American Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Carl Aubock Mid Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Tray & Holder, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative and rare desk penholder from the 1960s, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Vienna. Made of horn, in very good condition.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

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Horn

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen, letter opener and seal. Made of silver (marked 800) and crystal glass. Nice addition to your writing desk or j...
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Italian Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period gilt bronze desk letter rack featuring a Zodiac design By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: 9.5"W x 2.5"D x 6.25"H Go...
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American Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Cartographer's Set, English, Nickel, Architect, Draughtsman, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cartographer's set. An English, nickel architect's or draughtsman's case by Temple Instruments of Wolverhampton, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Fascinating mid-20th century instrument case with quality tools Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Brass finished nickel tools present well, with appealing light golden tones Presented within a textured carry case with gold tooled Temple Debrett Precision mark Comprising 13 pieces with accessory pointer and an extending beam Pair of large compass dividers and three bow compass The pair of ruling...
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British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain jars. Pretty images of birds and flowers. A fabulous accessory!
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20th Century Desk Sets

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Porcelain

A Large Desk Blotter A great piece of desk furniture
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large Desk Blotter A great piece of desk furniture, the blotter has simulated book spines in gilt and burgundy leather, and it also comes with a Matching Stanley ruler The Blotte...
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Arts and Crafts Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Bronze Doré and Abalone Notepad Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze doré and inlaid abalone notepad holder By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: 4.75"W x 7.5"D x 0.5"H. Good origi...
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American Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Marble, Onyx Marquetry Desk Set Box, Pen Holder, Ruler, Italy 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare functional 1960s Mid-Century modernist desk accessories set crafted in Italy in the 1960s. The set comprises three pieces: a pen holder, a box, and a ruler. The refined shape ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Vintage Set Yellow Bakelite Handles from East Germany 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Set Yellow Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960 We have been able to purchase a large batch of bakelite handles. These bakelite handles were once made in East Germany. Just for ...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bakelite

1930s Art Deco Portoro Marble and Brass Italian Desk Set
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An art deco desk set manufactured in Italy in the Thirties, in original conditions with small signs of use and age, brass it's in original patina. Dimensions are of the Inkstand. Thi...
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Italian Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Match Box Holder
Located in New York, NY
A gilt bronze “Zodiac” match box holder by Tiffany Studios New York. The match box holder features intricate pseudo-Celtic patterning interspersed wit...
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American Art Nouveau 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Pencil Holder for Señal, Mexico, 1980s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Pencil Holder for Señal, Mexico, 1980s. Makers label to the bottom.
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Wood, Cocobolo

Vintage Set Orange Bakelite Handles EAST Germany, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Set of 4 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960 We have been able to purchase a large batch of bakelite handles. These bakelite handles were once made in eastern Germany. Just for...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bakelite

Walnut Business Card Holder, 1960s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Walnut Business Card Holder, 1960s.
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Fine Antique Onyx and Bronze Desk Ink Stand Pen Rest Faux Book and Blotter Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and antique onyx and bronze desk set featuring a sculpture of Rodin's Thinker done by Hungarian sculptor Andor Ruff. From the AskArt website, "Andor Ruff was born in 1885, in Taksony, Hungary. Ruff studied in Budapest and Brussels. After that, he lived and worked as a sculptor, landscape painter, and draftsman in Budapest. Andor Ruff passed away in 1951." The oval shaped, double, bronze mounted inkwell features the sculpture as well as a pen rest or vide poche. In addition to the inkwell, the set also includes an onyx and bronze blotter and an onyx and bronze box in the style of a book. The 'pages' are in bronze in a deckled style, the spine, also in bronze, features a 'leather' styling and the 'hard cover' of the book features a monogram in bronze. According to the Crystal Council website, "Green Onyx is associated with the planet Mercury, which is known to represent intelligence, elevated brain power, and enhanced memory. It is meant for anyone who wants to speak truth from the heart. This mineral opens up and actives the heart, in alignment to the brain, producing honesty and powerful realizations." Seems rather fitting for a desk set, wouldn't you agree? I can only imagine the beautiful and heartfelt letters you will pen thanks to this set. And the sculpture of Auguste Rodin's Thinker - well, that really sets the tone. The measurements listed are for the figural double inkwell...
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European 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Vintage Set Green Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Set of 4 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960s We have been able to purchase a large batch of bakelite handles. These bakelite handles were once made in East Germany. Just for t...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bakelite

Fountain Pen Sterling Silver and 14kt Gold Nib Fire-Enamel Art Deco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Fountain p en in 925/1000 sterling silver and 14 kt gold nib, with fire-enamelled Art Deco design. Diameter mm. 11, length cm. 14. Silver weight gr. 53. . Designed by Giorgio Salimbe...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Midcentury Functional Tesla Phone 1962, Československo
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition. - Fully functional. - Tesla manufacturer.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Streamline French Desk Set, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
This is what we call desk eye candy! For those who desire something of the highest quality and design and that oozes kerb appeal then look no further! This fabulous Art Deco desk dat...
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French Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome

MCM Two Piece Brass and Faux Crocodile Desk Set
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice two piece brass and faux crocodile desk set, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and includes a long base with a letter holder, a pen holder and a business ...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Jacques Adnet and Letter Tray Paper Holder
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Handsome saddle leather letter holder by Jacques Adnet. Signature contrast stitching. Great patina to leather. Excellent vintage condition. Paris...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Chrome & Onyx Novelty Letter Rack, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this charming 1930's Art Deco letter rack, the perfect desk piece for your home office or even perhaps telephone table i...
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English Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Onyx, Chrome

Pair, Modernist Chromed Steel Railroad Tie Bookends Circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair, Modernist Chromed Steel Railroad Tie Bookends Circa 1980.
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American Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Genie 1970s Retro Brown Leather Push Butoon Telephone
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful vintage brown leather covered telephone with intricate stitching and brass plate around the push buttons. Made by Genie and designed in the late-1970s in the USA. This mode...
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American Post-Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Rainbow Midcentury Teak Paper Tray
Located in Countryside, IL
Rainbow midcentury Teak Paper Tray This paper tray measures: 9.75 wide x 15.25 deep x 5.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Teak

Onyx Stone Pen or Pencil Holder, Mexico, 1980s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Onyx Stone Pencil Holder, Mexico, 1980s.
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Mexican Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Brass desk set, Italy, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Brass desk set. Italian production from the 1940s. It belonged to my great grandfather. Small signs of use.
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Black Lacquered Rondette Desk Lighter in Stainless Stee
Located in Miami, FL
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson. Very beautiful desk Rondette lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1934. This is a very unusual lighter designed with wonderful geometric patterns and crafted in solid steel with a central round body set upon two smaller cylindrical feet. Embellished with black lacquer, creating a great contrast with the base polished steel. Extremely well made and solid construction with very nice care and attention to all details. This surely is a very decorative piece and a great conversation item in gorgeous and exceptional preserved condition. Weight: 104.9 Grams, (67.24 Dwt). Measurements: 66 mm by 21 mm by 82 mm (2.59 x 0.83 x 3.23 Inches). Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "RONSON US PAT.RE.NO.19023 RONSON RONDETTE ART METAL WKS INC NEWARK NJ US PAT.RE.NO.19023". The Ronson lighter company started as The Art Metal Works in 1897 and was incorporated on July 20, 1898, by Max Hecht, Louis Vincent Aronson and Leopold Herzig, in Newark, New Jersey. Louis V. Aronson was a huge creative driving force for the company; and, with a few business adjustments, including the addition of Alexander...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Small Table Fan, 1960s Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial table fan Made of metal and plastic Fully functional.
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Czech Industrial Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Teak Desktop Organizer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage Danish teak desktop organizer with a variety of compartments for office accessory storage. Year: 1970s Origin: Denmark Style: Mid-C...
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Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Teak

Agate Magnifying Glass From The 50s
Located in Madrid, ES
Agate Magnifying Glass From The 50s Elegant magnifying glass in agate and bronze from the 1950s. Excellent state of preservation. Measures: 27 cm long and 10 cm in diameter
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20th Century Desk Sets

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Agate

Mid-20th Century Italian El De Uberti Silver Plate Pen Rack Stand
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely Italian silverplated pen rack stand with a scrolling design and delicate flowers. Makers mark for El De Uberti Italy. It would be a fabulous addi...
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Italian 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid Century Italian Ashtray and Perpetual Calendar in the Style of Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
it is an object from other times, not only because it was produced more than sixty years ago but because the calendar, with the advent of technology, is an object that was previously...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome

Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany including letter holder 10x13x6cm, letter dryer 15x8x6cm and knife 18cm long.
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German Jugendstil Antique 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Just Andersen Disko Metal Ribbed Horseshoe Pipe Rest #2253
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen Disko metal pipe rest with a strong ribbed decoration. Circa 1930's Great colour, weighty and an unusual piece Stamped and numbered 2253 on base Height 1.25 inch, Widt...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Hermes Equestrian Giant Paper Clip, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial Hermès paper clip with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped on the top. Light patina to silver. Large scale ...
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French Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Sweden mid-century Beige plastic desk phone Ericofon Cobra by Ericsson, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Sweden mid-century Beige plastic desk phone Ericofon Cobra by Ericsson, 1950s Desk phone mod. Ericofon, also known as Cobra, a rounded base in creamy beige ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze doré and inlaid abalone pen tray By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: 8.75"W x 2.5"D x 0.75"H. Good original v...
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American Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

C1920s Vintage Globe by Philips
By Frederick Philips
Located in London, GB
14 inch terrestrial Globe on a stylish onyx base This Desktop Globe Dates C1920s to C1930s Minor Signs of wear and Tear
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British Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Onyx

Edwardian 1905 Desk Matches Box in Bronze and Crocodile Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian desk matches box with crocodile leather. Beautiful and very unusual box, created in England during the Edwardian period, back in the 1905. This is a very decorative matc...
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English Edwardian Antique 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Italian modern Square drawing roll holder in orange metal sheet by Neolt, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Square drawing roll holder in orange metal sheet by Neolt, 1980s Drawing roll holder in curved sheet metal painted bright orange. There are 4 square-based compartments with rounded corners for the drawing tubes...
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Italian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Green Cobra Table Phone, Ericofon by LM Ericsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage Rotary dial green ericofone. This is the model Cobra. It is made of thermoplastic ABS Designed in the 1950s in Sweden by Hugo Blomberg, Ralph...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Modernist Bauhaus Wood Letter Trays
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of wood letter trays. A simple and functional design in the spirit of Bauhaus. Nice construction with finger joinery.
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Unknown Bauhaus Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

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Wood

Mario Bellini, ET Personal 55 Portable Typewriter for Olivetti 1985-86
Located in London, GB
Mario Bellini (designer), Italy Olivetti (manufacturer), Italy ET Personal portable (electric) typewriter, designed 1985-86 Moulded ABS plasti...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Hermès Equestrian Paper Weight, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant silver plates Hermès paper weight/ reading guide with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped on the base as well...
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French Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Massive Vienna Bronze Double Devil Figure Match Holder with Tray
Located in Danville, CA
This is a rare massive double Devil figure desk tray match holder. The winged devils are holding a large vase in front of their chest. The vase can be used to store matches. The pair Devils stand on a high relief floral tray, which can be used as cigar ash...
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Austrian 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Egyptian Revival Desktop Brass Obelisks
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of Egyptian revival desktop brass obelisks circa 1920. Here we have a pair of art deco period decorative items.  Polished brass obelisks decorated each side with egyptian hieroglyphics...
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English Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets

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Marble, Brass

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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American Louis XVI 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Svenskt Tenn Pen Stand, Teak, Sweden
Located in Los Gatos, CA
A rare pen holder in Teak, possibly one of a kind, made by Svenskt Tenn.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Teak

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Horse Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Desk magnifier glass designed by Hermes. Fabulous and highly decorative piece, created in Paris, France by the house of Hermes, back in the 1960. ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

William Hornby - Patented Silver Seal Stamp - Retailed by Asprey in 1902
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1902 by William Hornby, and retailed originally by Asprey of London, this handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Seal Stamp, i...
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English Edwardian Antique 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads. inkwell 28,5x18,5x6cm clock 24,5x13x8cm match stand with ashtray 14x13x11,5cm
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Austrian Jugendstil Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

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