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Antique Rifle-Form Letter Opener and Folding Pocket Knife ca. 1900
Antique Rifle-Form Letter Opener and Folding Pocket Knife ca. 1900

Antique Rifle-Form Letter Opener and Folding Pocket Knife ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Rifle-Form Letter Opener and Folding Pocket Knife ca. 1900 Item e7760 An unusual antique desk accessory designed in the form of a historic rifle ...

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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Carl Auböck Model #4327 Patinated Brass Hook
Carl Auböck Model #4327 Patinated Brass Hook

Carl Auböck Model #4327 Patinated Brass Hook

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Auböck Model #4327 Patinated Brass Hook Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist Viennese hook is executed in patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Brass Dog Head Letter Clip on Green Onyx Base, Germany, 1920s
Brass Dog Head Letter Clip on Green Onyx Base, Germany, 1920s

Brass Dog Head Letter Clip on Green Onyx Base, Germany, 1920s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Brass Dog Head Letter Clip on Green Onyx Base, Germany, 1920s This elegant letter and document clip from the 1920s is a unique desk accessory and a perfect gift for dog lovers. The c...

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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Bronze Lizard and Lapis Lazuli Paperweight
Bronze Lizard and Lapis Lazuli Paperweight

Bronze Lizard and Lapis Lazuli Paperweight

By François Linke

Located in North Hollywood, CA

French cast bronze / brass lizard in lost wax technique on a solid polished Lapis Lazuli. Can be used as a paperweight or decorative desk accessory. Lizard itself is 5.5" wide, 3" de...

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1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Desk Accessory Letter Holder, circa 1930
Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Desk Accessory Letter Holder, circa 1930

Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Desk Accessory Letter Holder, circa 1930

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exceptional Art Deco modernist desk accessory, meticulously crafted in France circa 1930, is a striking fusion of sophistication and utility. The stunning, bold geometric silhou...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Beppe Bonetti with Base
1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Beppe Bonetti with Base

1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Beppe Bonetti with Base

Located in Brescia, IT

This artwork was created by the Italian artist Beppe Bonetti. Title "Piccolo racconto" translate "Little tale"" Beppe Bonetti was born in 1951 in Brescia, Italy, where he lives and ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Gucci Vintage Twisted Sail Money Clip Pin 1970s
Gucci Vintage Twisted Sail Money Clip Pin 1970s

Gucci Vintage Twisted Sail Money Clip Pin 1970s

By Gucci

Located in Munich, DE

Gucci Vintage gold plated money clip and pin in original box signed with Gucci and in very good vintage condition. Measures: 16,5 H x 8 W x 2 D cm Box 7,5 H x 2,5 W x 1,5 D cm....

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray.
Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray.

Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray.

By Townshend & Co.

Located in London, GB

Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray with a pair of porcelain inkwells decorated with cherry blossoms. Impressed makers mark.

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1890s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Set of Leather Lamp, Basket, Paper Holder, Diary and Pen Holder, circa 1970
Set of Leather Lamp, Basket, Paper Holder, Diary and Pen Holder, circa 1970

Set of Leather Lamp, Basket, Paper Holder, Diary and Pen Holder, circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice desk set is constituted of a lamp, a basket, a paper holder, a diary and a pen holder. The all set is made of leather and brass. This is a French work, circa 1970.

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Deco Green Onyx Gold Champlevé Enamel Office Inkwell Ink Pen Stand
Antique Art Deco Green Onyx Gold Champlevé Enamel Office Inkwell Ink Pen Stand

Antique Art Deco Green Onyx Gold Champlevé Enamel Office Inkwell Ink Pen Stand

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Art Deco Green Onyx Gold Champlevé Enamel Office Inkwell Ink Pen Stand Continental Onyx, metal, champlevé enamel c. 1920 Dimensions: H x W x D: 10.5cm x 16.5cm x 12.5cm T...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Metal, Enamel

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration

Located in Greven, DE

Inkwell with Butterfly Finial Origin: Probably France Material: Gilded metal with floral engraving and enamel decoration Date: Circa 1870–1890 Dimensions: H × D: 11 x 15 cm Descri...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set
19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set

19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th-century dore gold stag double ink well is an elegant and ornate piece crafted with a sense of luxury typical of the era. The glass Jars with delicate tops make this piece except...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Inkwell German Antique, 1890s
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Inkwell German Antique, 1890s

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Inkwell German Antique, 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a walnut on a leaf. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood and gl...

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1890s German Black Forest Antique Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Sterling Silver Bookmark
Sterling Silver Bookmark

Sterling Silver Bookmark

By Lunt Silver

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a sterling silver bookmark by Lunt Silversmith from the 1960s. It has a raindrop shape, rounded on one end and pointed on the...

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1960s American Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Vintage Cast Metal Decorative or Toy Colonial Canon Model
Large Vintage Cast Metal Decorative or Toy Colonial Canon Model

Large Vintage Cast Metal Decorative or Toy Colonial Canon Model

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large cast metal canon shows no maker's marks, but is presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1965 in a Colonial Revival style. This model canon...

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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Revival Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Italian mid-century Siemens Sip telephone with handset holder music box, 1960s
Italian mid-century Siemens Sip telephone with handset holder music box, 1960s

Italian mid-century Siemens Sip telephone with handset holder music box, 1960s

By Siemens

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century Siemens Sip telephone with handset holder music box, 1960s Set consisting of a landline telephone with rotary dial mod. Sip and handset music box. The phone is made of where gray plastic with a transparent disc. The handset holder music box is made of white plastic and is made up of three cylindrical elements: the lowest contains a half metal sphere, the highest has a hole and can be used as a pen holder while the central cylinder is the one with the function of a handset holder. The music box is loaded with the appropriate lever under the base and by placing the handset on the button of the central cylinder the sound is activated. Produced in the 1960s, the Siemens telephone...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Russian 1915 Moscow Nephrite Jade Desk Picture Frame Mounted in Gilded Silver
Russian 1915 Moscow Nephrite Jade Desk Picture Frame Mounted in Gilded Silver

Russian 1915 Moscow Nephrite Jade Desk Picture Frame Mounted in Gilded Silver

Located in Miami, FL

Nephrite jade and gilded silver desk frame. Beautiful neo classic desk picture frame, created in Moscow Russia, back in the 1915. Carefully crafted in the Russian imperial and Louis XVI style, with solid gilded silver, translucent nephrite green jade...

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1910s Russian Neoclassical Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade, Silver

French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890
French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890

French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 7 1/2in W: 10 1/2in D: 7 3/4in This Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and bronze Ormolu Inkwell is truly a sight to be seen! If we take a look at t...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Dice Metal Statue on Marble Base Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Dice Metal Statue on Marble Base Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Dice Metal Statue on Marble Base Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice metal dice atop a marble base. The best addition to your desk or every room. Found at an estate sale in Nur...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch
Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch

Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch

$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch

By Bucherer

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A rare 1930's Bucherer pencil watch. It was made by Bucherer for a few different firms including Rolex. This version is in a gold filed case I assume as it is not hallmarked. The watch works and has been keeping pretty good time. Dial is marked C. Bucherer Lucerne...

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1930s Swiss Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Bronze Abstract Sculpture By Antonio Grediaga Kieff, 1980's
Vintage Bronze Abstract Sculpture By Antonio Grediaga Kieff, 1980's

Vintage Bronze Abstract Sculpture By Antonio Grediaga Kieff, 1980's

Located in North Miami, FL

This sensual and amazing small edition bronze sculpture is by the noted and prolific Canadian sculptor: Antonio Grediaga Kieff. It is abstract and ch...

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1980s Canadian Modern Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Letter Opener in Brass - Dessin w. Leaves
Art Nouveau Letter Opener in Brass - Dessin w. Leaves

Art Nouveau Letter Opener in Brass - Dessin w. Leaves

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A naturalistic French leaf pattern from the 1910s this ornate letter opener was made by Gørtler E. Albersen in Denmark during the 1920s or 30s. It is made from solid heavy stock bras...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Hand Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Hand Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Hand Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming modernist Hand keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Roycroft American Arts and Crafts Hammered copper Letter Holder, Roycroft Rose
Roycroft American Arts and Crafts Hammered copper Letter Holder, Roycroft Rose

Roycroft American Arts and Crafts Hammered copper Letter Holder, Roycroft Rose

By Roycroft

Located in New Windsor, NY

Roycroft American Arts and Crafts hammered copper letter holder. Beautiful hand hammered copper decorated with the distinct Roycroft Rose. Signed on the back with the Roycroft orb. C...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Copper

Handmade 1950s Stainless Steel Candelabra for Three Candles, Italy
Handmade 1950s Stainless Steel Candelabra for Three Candles, Italy

Handmade 1950s Stainless Steel Candelabra for Three Candles, Italy

Located in Milano, IT

1950s Stunning candelabra for three candles in stainless steel. Handmade, in excellent condition. Made in Italy Dimension: 13,77 x 5,11 x 16,92 inches (size without candles) cm 35 x ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles
Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles

Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles

By Argosy Designs

Located in Treadwell, NY

Individually stamped and numbered, these one of a kind presentation trays feature patinated brass handles with a satin finish lacquer top coat. Each wooden slab is has its own unique...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Inkwell
Early 19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Inkwell

Early 19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Inkwell

Located in Greven, DE

Empire Inkwell on Circular Base Origin: France Material: Gilt bronze (Ormolu) Date: Circa 1800–1810 Dimensions: H × D: approx. 16 × 19 cm Description: Classical-style inkwell in t...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Italian mid-century modern brown wooden brass plastic television by Vega, 1950s
Italian mid-century modern brown wooden brass plastic television by Vega, 1950s

Italian mid-century modern brown wooden brass plastic television by Vega, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern brown wooden white plastic television by Vega, 1950s Rectangular wooden television. The screen has rounded corners and a cream colored plastic frame, under...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco French Caudron, Renault Desk Airplane Model, Late 1930´s
Art Deco French Caudron, Renault Desk Airplane Model, Late 1930´s

Art Deco French Caudron, Renault Desk Airplane Model, Late 1930´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

French Caudron - Renault Desk Airplane Model. Late 1930´s. Made of Lacquered Wood and Polished Aluminium The C.710 were a series of light fighter aircraft developed by Caudron-Re...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Antique French Art Deco Bronze Gemini Zodiac Sign Letter Opener Max Le Verrier
Antique French Art Deco Bronze Gemini Zodiac Sign Letter Opener Max Le Verrier

Antique French Art Deco Bronze Gemini Zodiac Sign Letter Opener Max Le Verrier

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Greven, DE

Antique French Art Deco Bronze Gemini Zodiac Sign Letter Opener Max Le Verrier France Bronze c. 1920s Dimensions: Length 21cm With a design inspired by the zodiac signs, th...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

"Bulletin Cube" MCM Cork & Chrome Desk Organizer / Pencil Holder by Park Sherman
"Bulletin Cube" MCM Cork & Chrome Desk Organizer / Pencil Holder by Park Sherman

"Bulletin Cube" MCM Cork & Chrome Desk Organizer / Pencil Holder by Park Sherman

By Park Sherman

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice "Bulletin Cube" MCM cork and chrome rotating desk organizer / pencil holder by Park Sherman, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 4.5"W x 4.5"D x...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Boxed Vintage Asprey Letter Opener
Boxed Vintage Asprey Letter Opener

Boxed Vintage Asprey Letter Opener

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in Bath, GB

A very fine vintage letter opener by Asprey of Bond Street, London. The letter opener looks never to have been used. Made from a combination of polished steel, partly gilded to cre...

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1980s British Modern Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Tennis Racket Desk Paper Clip Marble Malachite Resin Brass, Circa 1970s
Tennis Racket Desk Paper Clip Marble Malachite Resin Brass, Circa 1970s

Tennis Racket Desk Paper Clip Marble Malachite Resin Brass, Circa 1970s

Located in New York, NY

A chic and fun tennis racket and ball desk paper clip with a green marble-malachite-style resin, in the Modern style, circa 1960s, 1970s. Object, a brass tennis racket and ball paper...

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1970s Post-Modern Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Vintage Lady's Gentlemans Ebonised Wooden Walking Stick Dress Cane 1895
Antique Vintage Lady's Gentlemans Ebonised Wooden Walking Stick Dress Cane 1895

Antique Vintage Lady's Gentlemans Ebonised Wooden Walking Stick Dress Cane 1895

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Very Unusual Fine Quality English Ladies or Gentleman’s Walking Stick or Dress Cane of outstanding quality and stylish design, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Sterling Silv...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brucaliffo brass geometrical shaped ashtray
Brucaliffo brass geometrical shaped ashtray

Brucaliffo brass geometrical shaped ashtray

Located in Firenze, FI

Perfect for both smokers and non-smokers alike, this brass ashtray is not only functional but also visually appealing. Its geometric shape adds a touch of modern elegance to any room...

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2010s Italian Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Photo Frame by Fontana Arte
Mid-Century Photo Frame by Fontana Arte

Mid-Century Photo Frame by Fontana Arte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare and elegant picture frame with thick "nile green" beveled glass panels and brass frame / Made in Italy by Fontana Arte, circa 1950s Measures: width 9 inches, height 5.5 inches, ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Large Late 17th Century Baroque Iron Door Lock
Large Late 17th Century Baroque Iron Door Lock

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 Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Century Traditional Sewing machine Vibrating, circa 1950
Antique Century Traditional Sewing machine Vibrating, circa 1950

Antique Century Traditional Sewing machine Vibrating, circa 1950

Located in Roma, IT

Antique sewing machine Vesta Handcrank vibrating shuttle Serial Number: 2655227 Made in Germany Ideal for sewing most materials such as denim, canvas, silk, calico and the like, Could be used as was intended for sewing or recycled as a small office ornament...

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1950s European Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage Business Card Holder, Stand in Brass, 1950s
Vintage Business Card Holder, Stand in Brass, 1950s

Vintage Business Card Holder, Stand in Brass, 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A rather practical 1950s British novelty item. Intended for displaying/presenting business cards on your office desk or in your shop. Its made entirely f...

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1950s European Victorian Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century
Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century

Located in Bilzen, BE

Inkwell in gilded bronze and crystal from the second half of the 19th century Original gilding in perfect condition 19th century, Napoleon III 8.2 x 10.6 cm, total height 8.2 cm

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Carl Auböck Model #5261 Hook in Nickel
Carl Auböck Model #5261 Hook in Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #5261 Hook in Nickel

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Auböck model #5261 hook in nickel. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Midcentury  Expanded Metal Waste Paper Basket 1950s
Midcentury  Expanded Metal Waste Paper Basket 1950s

Midcentury Expanded Metal Waste Paper Basket 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid Century generous sized and well built expanded metal trash can. Modernist three hairpin legs. Wood bottom. 1950s

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Harley Davidson AMF Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Harley Davidson AMF Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan

Harley Davidson AMF Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great vintage table lighter in the shape of a AMF Harley Davidson motorcycle. In 1969, the AMF corporation (American Machine and Foundry) took over production of Harley-Davidson moto...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4575 Patinated Square Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4575 Patinated Square Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4575 Patinated Square Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4575 Patinated Square Brass Bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and geometric pair of bookends are executed in patinated brass with ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell
An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell

An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell, circa 1875. A truly exceptional and jewel like quality inkwell encrier, made with the finest ormolu, mounted on bloodstone. A true collectors and one of a kind piece. Revival of the ancient régime in the late 19th century was paramount to the French furniture and bronze casting firms of the Belle Epoque. Imitation in the highest regard and replication of those tastes and styles was prevalent throughout the Paris Faubourg, where the most talented bronziers and ébénistes established their workshops. The present inkwell encrier recalls the late 18th century's obsession with hardstones - a taste expounded above all by the duc d'Aumont and, subsequently Marie-Antoinette. Such hardstone-mounted pieces, reminiscent of Renaissance schatzkammer objects, enjoyed a revived popularity at the end of the 18th century through the impetus of both the marchands-mercier and, more importantly, the hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs, where the duc d'Aumont himself established a workshop in 1770 specializing in the cutting and polishing of precious hardstones. This exceptional inkwell encrier, sumptuously-mounted with finely chased gilt-bronzes, incorporates a highly-prized material such as bloodstone. Sometimes called the Sunstone, the meaning of Bloodstone comes entangled in fascinating history. The Ancient Greeks held the Bloodstone as a gem with glorious powers. They referred to it as Heliotrope, which directly translates to Sunstone. It was believed to have heavenly healing powers gifted by the gods and most certainly when it came to healing all things related to the blood. Even as we move forward into the Middle Ages, the Bloodstone takes another mystical story under its wing. It was believed to be formed from Christ's blood. It was said that during the Crucifixion, a few red spots of his blood dripped...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

ScandinavianBrutalist Object in Polished Bronze - Gear Fragment Penholder, 1970s
ScandinavianBrutalist Object in Polished Bronze - Gear Fragment Penholder, 1970s

ScandinavianBrutalist Object in Polished Bronze - Gear Fragment Penholder, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

An artist made pen holder in heavy stock solid bronze. This is number 1 of 33 made. This very interesting and brutalist' perceived piece is made from a fragment of an industrial worm...

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1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Brass Gazelle Antelope Animal Sculpture Decorative Object, Tall
Brass Gazelle Antelope Animal Sculpture Decorative Object, Tall

Brass Gazelle Antelope Animal Sculpture Decorative Object, Tall

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

A brass animal Gazelle or Impala antelope animal bust sculpture decorative object with tall antlers, circa late-20th century, 1970s. Dimensions: 21.5" Height.

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1970s Modern Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Covered Compass
Covered Compass

Covered Compass

Located in Greenwich, CT

An Edwardian naval training compass in a glass case having graphic black and white lettering of the compass points and a working metal pointer, printed with the once well-known manuf...

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1910s English Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Copper

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Matchbox Holder
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Matchbox Holder

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Matchbox Holder

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze matchbox holder By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 2.5"W x 1.5"D x 0.75"H. Good ori...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze and Favrile Glass Stamp Box
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze and Favrile Glass Stamp Box

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze and Favrile Glass Stamp Box

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and Favrile slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern desk box, stamp box, jewelry box, or decorative box By Tiffany Studios (signe...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

20th century Vintage Marble and Brass Phone from Italy, 1960s
20th century Vintage Marble and Brass Phone from Italy, 1960s

20th century Vintage Marble and Brass Phone from Italy, 1960s

Located in LEGNY, FR

20th century marble phone made in Italy in the 60s. Green marble and brass. Still working. Very good state. Retro style.

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1960s Italian Vintage Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Brass

Otterburn Chess Set, Board & Box —Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN
Otterburn Chess Set, Board & Box —Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN

Otterburn Chess Set, Board & Box —Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN

By Novocastrian, Richy Almond

Located in Washington, GB

A special chess set in solid, hand-patinated brass and walnut. Handcrafted in the North to order. Available in a range of materials and finishes, Otterburn can truly be customized an...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Bronze, St...

Erhard & Söhne  Jugendstil  Inkwell   1910  Austria
Erhard & Söhne  Jugendstil  Inkwell   1910  Austria

Erhard & Söhne Jugendstil Inkwell 1910 Austria

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Den Haag, NL

An early 20th century, Jugendstil period inkwell by Erhard und Sohne. Austria ca. 1910 .Burl wood with Brass inlay  .Beautiful crafted piece .

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Metal Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass