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Late 19th Century French Ivory and Finely Cast Bronze Art Nouveau Page Turner

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Mid 19th Century Page Turner in the Form of a Monkey
Located in London, GB
What a wonderful page turner. Realistically carved in the form of a monkey, the turner has that beautiful smooth patina from years of handling. Probably French CIRCA 1840.
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Antique 1840s French Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Hardwood

Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Onyx "Ormolu Cassolettes"
Located in London, GB
"Ormolu Cassolettes" A highly attractive pair of late 19th Century gilt bronze and onyx cassolettes. The onyx cassolette pots raised on gilt bronze tripod decorated with raised faces and acorns exhibiting excellent hand finished detail ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 25.5 cm Width: 10 cm Depth: 10 cm Condition: Excellent Condition Circa: 1890 Materials: Bronze & Onyx SKU: 9167 ABOUT Ormolu is the gilding technique of applying finely ground, high-carat gold–mercury amalgam to an object of bronze, and for objects finished in this way.The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of mercuric nitrate is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze; followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item is then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury vaporizes and the gold remains, adhering to the metal object...
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desk Sets

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Onyx, Bronze

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Inkwells

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Bronze, Enamel

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Inkwells

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Antique Late 19th Century Cast Recumbent Lion
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Cast Lion A fabulous 19th century Black Lion. A recumbent cast lion suitable for the desk or as a feature on a bookcase. Casting stamp underneath. Condition: In original antique...
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Antique 19th Century Paperweights

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Metal

19th Century French Art Nouveau Brass and Bone Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris, this lovely Brass and bone art nouveau letter opener has a beautiful patina that will give your desk or work space a new sense of sophistic...
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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Brass

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