1880 Document Boxes

In the early 1900s, document boxes in the shape of ledgers or books were increasingly popular. Made of wood or more increasingly popular paperboard, they were a clever and stylish wa...

In the early 1900s, document boxes in the shape of ledgers or books were increasingly popular. Made of wood or more increasingly popular paperboard, they were a clever and stylish wa...

Fleurdetroit presents, for your consideration, this 19th century, carved, granite bench. Aged by time and weathered by the perennial rains, this garden bench has a patina that will a...

This vase is one example of the captivating style brought to life by the whimsical mind of artist Bjorn Wiinblad. Delightfully colored in metallics and 24-karat gold, the vase features the trademark round faces and complex detail that made Wiinblad famous in the 20th century. Echoes of inspiration taken from a broad range of cultures and centuries, Wiinblad created an intricate and fantastical world for his figures to live in. The highly saturated colors live harmoniously amongst the organic twining vines and flora that adorns her head and the environment in which she resides. With such an undefined boundary of time and style...

Early 19th to mid 19th century Chinese, Iron, water bath. With the patina of decades, this cast-iron sarcophagus-shaped bath has its original handles and exudes a timeless floral de...

This is a beautiful antique terracotta kitchen bowl from France. Used either for proofing bread or separating dairy, the large oversized bowl indica...

This antique lap desk and document box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1825 and done in the period...

mid-century modern desk top document file classic walnut with stainless steel squared post that support the upper level.

19th century English documents case Chinese laque Good condition, slightly cracked.

Heading : Tunbridge ware leather hinged antique document holder Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Pers...

Antique Edwardian Butler's Mail Box Carved Wood and Mother of Pearl With Key from a Palm Beach estate. There are cracks in the fretwork which do not hurt the structure; the key fi...

The Asprey Company is an iconic British luxury home goods maker, located in London, England and was established by William Asprey in 1781, They established their current residence in London on Bond Street between 1847 and 1859 after a couple of acquisitions. They were the Nieman-Marcus of the day and made only the finest products, utilizing the best quality materials; dealing in everything from jewelry to fashion, and appealing to those wanting to buy gifts for weddings, occasions, and events. This is a customized desk set, consisting of a crystal cut glass inkwell with a brass hinged lid, resting in a velvet lined well. Markings on the velvet lining under the inkwell indicate Asprey manufacture and Bond Street location “Asprey London, 166 Bond Street 22 Albemarle Street”. To the sides of the well are two Wedgwood cameos with the typical Greek mythology themed blue and white jasperware. Resting inside the recessed pen holder is a 14-karat gold nib pen marked “no. 3”, made by Aiken & Lambert, an American company (New York City) and manufacturer of fine quality gold fountain pens. Hand engraved brass mounts are applied to the surface, while the oval shaped inkwell and pen holder rests on three bun feet. The wood is an ebonized calamander (coromandel wood) which is a rare and valuable hardwood from Sri Lanka. Also included as part of the desk set is a hinged, fold over, double sided document holder with a blotter lined interior. The exterior of the document holder is also of calamander wood, with hand engraved brass mounts to the top surface. As with the desk inkwell and pen holder, the document holder has a Wedgwood blue and white jasperware cameo...