Marble Desk Accessories

This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight, circa 1880 in date. This splendid rectangular paperweight is exquisitely inlaid with a sumptuous arrangement of semi-precious stones including malachite, agate, onyx and amethyst. It is beautifully inlaid on a slate base. Not only is this desk paperweight very functional, but it is also an exquisite mineralogical wonder that can be admired by all discerning collectors. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation, Dimensions in cm: Height 2 x Width 17 x Depth 10 Dimensions in inches: Height 1 inch x width 7 inches x depth 4 inches. Pietra dura is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished coloured stones to create images. It is considered a decorative art. Pietre dure is an Italian plural meaning "hard rocks" or hardstones; the singular pietra dura is also encountered in Italian. In Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional objects in semi-precious stone, normally from a single piece, for example in Chinese jade. The traditional convention in English has been to use the singular pietra dura just to denote multi-colored inlay work. However, in recent years there has been a trend to use pietre dure as a term for the same thing, but not for all of the techniques it covers, in Italian. But the title of a 2008 exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Art of the Royal Court: Treasures in Pietre Dure from the Palaces of Europe used the full Italian sense of the term, probably because they thought that it had greater brand recognition. The material on the website speaks of objects such as a vase in lapis lazuli as being examples of "hardstone carving (pietre dure)" The Victoria & Albert Museum in London uses both versions on its website, but uses pietra dura. "A method of inlaying coloured marbles or semi-precious stones into a stone base, often in geometric or flower patterns...." Giovanni Montelatici...

An antique French novelty bronze inkwell modeled as 'Les deux rats et l'oeuf' mounted on a red veined marble base and dating from the latter 19th century. The inkwell is based on the...

Beautiful bottle shaped sculpture made entirely of travertine marble. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

Collection of 8 Spheres featuring 4 in marble and stone, 2 resin, 1 Ceramic and one in brass. Seven come with bases. The largest is 8" Tall with the smallest being 3" Tall.

Vintage carrara marble stone green Italian ashtray or catchall. Post Modern stylish post modern round green onyx marble stone ashtray with three indents...

Silver plated desk seal, late 19th early 20th c, with three herons supporting a variegated "Spider Green" marble sphere. The bottom has an engraved seal with the initials "SBM." The ...

Refined and rugged marble mountain bookends. Listing for one pair of bookends. One of a kind. Dimensions: A - 7 3/4" x 11" x 11" B - 7 1/2" x 11" x 11 1/2" Weight: Approx....

Our client's large antique (19th century) French inkwell in the Empire style features vessel lids depicting the emperor Napoleon and his queen and is centered by a finely modeled and...

A beautiful Three-piece Desk Set in gilded silver. Very period Swedish Grace from CG Hallbergs in Stockholm, Sweden dated 1929 by Swedish hallmarks. An elegant gilded silver inkstand...

Bulgari desk letter holder with curved chrome metal arches and black marble base / made in Italy Original mark on the underside / comes in original box Width: 4 inches, depth: 2.5...

Italian cream pale polished travertine four sided marble obelisk composed of pieces of marble laminated together to compose the obelisk. Hollow on the interior and felted bottom. N...

A Beautiful 19th Century Classical Marble & Bronze Mounted Three Piece Grand Tour Desk Set Six piece set includes a letter rack, an ink blotter, & an exquisite pen tray with a central female bronze bust of classical form, paired by two marble inkwells, raised on four brass feet and vintage ink pen...

Handcrafted unique rare perpetual calendar circa 1970's solid green marble with gold numbers days and months, great design, and craftsmanship some of the l...

A fine signed Italian pietra dura paperweight. By Giuseppe Fiaschi. With handcut marble polychrome marble specimens inlaid on a stepped black...

Pen and letter holder, cylindrical shape, in travertine marble by Fratelli Mannelli. Rapolano, Italy, circa 1970. It still has its original label on the bottom (as shown in the p...

An ormolu and marble inkwell, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Louis XVI style inkwell, 19th century, Napoleon III period in marble and ormolu depicting a putto. H: 26cm, W: 34c...

A pair of Art Deco period bookends with dice, made of Port Nero Marble, the dice are made of white Carrara marble. It is a decorative piece for on a desk or in the bookcase. Made in ...

An architects specimen sphere on loose socle, the dark grey and white veined marble of age, possibly Carrera. Early to Mid Twentieth Century H 27 x W 20 x D 20 cms Inquire about t...

French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass and Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell France, circa 1870s A magnificent French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass and Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell, dating back to the...

Gorgeous post-modern green marble block / paperweight ,circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4"W x 4"D x 4...

Fantastic polo or equestrian paperweight, car mascot, hood ornament, by French artist Becquerel. Signed. With foundry marks. With original Art Deco patina. Mounted over a marble base...

Danish birthday table flag, "Dannebrog", name of the Danish flag. It is placed on a green marble base, with a posed lion.   

Decorate your desk or study with this elegant antique inkwell, crafted in France, circa 1880, and situated on a rectangular green marble base, the desk accessory features a bronze ro...

Decorate your office desk with this large Empire style inkwell. Created in France circa 1870 and rectangular in shape, the inkwell features a bron...

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 hiero...

Three black marble obelisks. The trio are a nice decorative addition to the desk or shelf, however could easily be paper weights or bookends. A very nice set of three black with whit...

This exquisite 19th-century French inkwell is a striking example of fine craftsmanship, blending luxurious marble and ornate gilt bronze detailing. The substantial marble base, with its rich veining and stepped edges, provides an elegant foundation for the decorative elements above. At the center stands a finely cast gilt bronze rooster, a symbol of strength and vigilance in French heritage, mounted on a polished Sienna marble pedestal. Flanking the sculpture are two inkwells, intricately adorned with gilt bronze wreaths and inset hardstone cameos, evoking a sense of classical refinement. Each inkwell features a hinged lid, revealing the original ink reservoirs inside. This French desk accessory...

The table stand with orange/red marble border enclosing 25 different marble samples on a black slate base and four gilt bronze feet.

Beautiful inkwell by the artist and sculptor Joseph D´Aste. Nicely chiseled bronze work on a red marble base. In the middle of the plinth is a boy holding gently a goose in his arms. Right and left of the boy are the two inkwells with original inlets made of porcelain. In the marble base is a space espacially for the fountain pen. The bronze is signed at the back "J. D´Aste". D´Aste was born in Naples, Italy in 1881. He moved to Paris around 1900, exhibited at the Salon from 1905. He produced numerous groups and statuettes of children, mostly depicting popular and rural scenes, as well as animal studies...

Crafted in France circa 1880, this elegant desk inkwell is a refined example of Louis XVI style design. The square base is fashioned from richly veined dark green marble with molded ...

A wonderful Silver cup with a brass band detail on a marble or granite base. The cup, while perfectly suited for a small gathering of flowers or to store pencils on a desk, is actually a small trophy. While it isn't prominent, a small brass icon...

Vintage jeweled elephant sculpture paper weight wearing traditional ceremonial costume. Finely hand painted animal sculpture of an elephant...

A Fine 19th-Century French Gilt-Bronze and Marble Figural Inkwell By F. Barbedienne, Paris. A richly detailed Napoleon III period gilt-bronze inkwell, the central figure cast and fi...

Gorgeous set of four post-modern marble blocks / paperweights, circa 1980s. The pieces are in very good condition with no chips or cracks and the largest one measures 3"W x 2"D x 6....

Pebble press papier, designed with softness in mind. Hand-sculpted from a single block of marble, it challenges expectations of the material, transforming what is rigid and heavy int...

Cast in great detail in bronze in the neo-Gothic style, the top lifting to reveal three round openings, lacking glass inkwells, resting on a marble plinth base, raised on cast bronze...

Beautiful Italian marble sphere with withe stand.    

An Encrier set with richly-veined Verde Antico marble base mounted with pair gilt-bronze inkwells flanked on either side of a Napolean bust. The marble base with pen tray rest on sh...

Antique French Empire Figural Bronze & Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 4.75" H x 11.5" W x 6.25" D.

A square Carrara Marble base with a Gold Plated child holding a large Jade Sphere. The piece is unique and different - a compliment to many spaces. Works well on a desk or work sta...

Metal bookend with sphere in white Carrara, black Marquina, Portoro or Paonazzo marble in collaboration with Anime Design. Each piece is in a way unique (every marble block is differ...

A substantial pair of Italian black and white marble 'book' bookends, in the modern style or Italian Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Italian coffee ...

The base is composed of variegated green marble with a pen tray, ormolu trim and patarae motif. The ormolu well with lid is beautifully decorated with laurel wreath garland surround...

An Art Deco, gilt bronze paperweight of a cat playing with a ball of yarn. Set over a marble plinth and signed Richard to marble. Dimensions:H 6cm, W 10cm, D 8.5cm Origin: French ...

Vase in black Marquinia, Red Levanto and white Michelangelo marble, Size: 38.2 x 23.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Tacca, Homage Collection by the Italian designer M...

Vase in white Michelangelo, red Levanto and black Marquinia Marbles. Size: 27.3 x 38.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pietro, Homage Collection by the Italian designer...

Vase in black Marquinia and white Michelangelo Marble, Size: 38.2 x 23.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Tacca, Homage Collection by the Italian Designer Matteo Cibic. ...

Soap holder in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia Marble. Size: 20 x 9.8 x 3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Domenico, Homage Collection by the Italian Designer Matteo Ci...

Pyxis pot / jar / container for multiple uses. Size: 12.6 x 14.5 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pyxis M, Pyxis Collection by the Spanish Designer Ivan Colominas. Available al...

Vase white Michelangelo and red Levanto marble. Size: 27.3 x 38.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pietro, Homage Collection by the Italian designer Matteo Cibic. Made i...

Paperweight with sphere shape in satin white Carrara marble. Measure: Diameter 10,5 cm Each piece is in a way unique (since each marble block is different in veins and shades) and...

The center made up of blue marble veneers, yellow marble and green marble with each section banded by Carrara marble.

Big bookend or decorative object in satin white Carrara marble with triangular shape. Each piece is in a way unique (every marble block is different in veins and shades) and handmade...

A decorative big cone full in satin white Carrara marble. Each piece is in a way unique (every marble block is different in veins and shades) and handmade by Italian artisans special...

Elegant antique Siena marble and gilt bronze inkstand inkwell. The hand carved marble base with gilt bronze pen holder with two gilt bronze inkwells ...

Unique marble and brass sculptural paper weight of a dog or animal.

A beautiful double inkwell mounted on a red marble from Verona base, resting on four gilt bronze pad feet. This product is located and shipped from Italy. This artwork is shipped ...

This heavy molten bronze question mark, bird or chicken sculpture has the traccia feet that is reminiscent on the coveted Meret Oppeneheim table. It sits in the original variegated green and black marble base with a bronze pole...

Italian oval white marble paperweight with beautiful colored burnt orange and greenish gray marble inlay with mother of pearl highlights in the form of a butterfly. Lovely piece to h...

France Office writing or inkwell of golden bronze and green marble, Siglo XIX, Period of Napoleon III alto: 16cm, ancho: 49 cm, fondo: 26 cm Spectacular tintero in dark green marmol...