1850s More Desk Accessories

A Marvelous Pair of 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Rouge Marble Obelisks of Montecitorio w/ Hieroglyphics. This magnificent example of the grand tour souvenirs that were popular in the 19th century are very rare to find in this size, quality, condition and form. These obelisks are made from a beautiful rouge marble and are adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, adding to their unique and exotic appeal. Each obelisk stands at an impressive height, making them an imposing decorative item for any room. The base of each obelisk is square-shaped and has a stepped design, adding to their visual interest. The obelisks also have a tapered shape, which is typical of ancient Egyptian obelisks. The hieroglyphics that adorn the obelisks are expertly carved and add to their historical appeal. The hieroglyphics are a form of ancient Egyptian writing, and they were commonly used to decorate ancient Egyptian monuments...

Anglo-Indian Sadeli Tumbling Block Writing Slope, Stationary Box c1850. The interior fitted with 8 graduated divisions. The repeating geometric patterns of Sadeli Mosaic are what giv...

19th century Scott's Bible. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice library.

Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth, very fine workmanship, half of the 19th century, length 15 cm, depicting 6 whalers on a rowing boat as they fall into the water overturned by the whale, in the background brig / whaling. The back of the tooth us engraved DORIC. Good condition. Measures: Lehgt cm 15.5 - inches 6.2 x 1.8 x 1.5. The word "scrimshaw" refers to an art form and to the different products of this art, born on board American whaling ships between 1745 and 1759 as a way to occupy time during the long leisure hours...

An unusual 19th Century Continental mulberry wood Stationery Box, with cedarwood interior, inlaid throughout with scrolls, flowers, columns and central p...

Antique R. Heinisch Large 15" Furrier Shears, Scissors which also would be excellent for fabric or leather or just a cool piece of American history to have on display.  

Malachite veneered onto a rectangular stone slab with a ring-shaped inlay of agate. Breakage, old restored.

A superb Grand Tour carved marble model of a Roman bath, mid-19th century in date. With a carved rolled top, loop form 'handles' and raised on shaped rectangular plinths Add a ...

Antique brass saccharimeter with three feet base, including three lenses. It’s an antique scientific instruments to measure concentration of sugars in a solution. This instrument is ...

This is a stunning set of thirty six antique Jasperware medals of the Kings and Queens of England from William the Conquer to William IV, mounted in...

Two English 19th century police "nightsticks" or truncheons, the first in beautifully patinated ebonized ash, the second in turned mahogany, the later with a crown and "V.R." (Victor...

Polychrome Cloisonné enameled dish with decorative character and entrelcss fleuris, Japan, Late Edo-early Meiji (1830-1870) Gilded bronze mount with Japanese decoration, France, ci...