1850s More Desk Accessories

An Ashford (Derbyshire) black marble pen tray, of rectangular form with two pen trays and a small circular well centred under a bronze handle in the form entwined serpents, the pen trays decorated with inlaid pietra dura borders. English, circa 1850. Ashford marble is a type of limestone which can be polished to a glossy black finish. It is quarried in only two sites in Derbyshire and has been used as a decorative building material since Bess of Hardwick commissioned a chimney piece of Ashford stone for Chatsworth. In the 18th century Henry Watson...

A marvelous pair of bronze groups of fame and mercury after the models by Antoine Coysevox, French, first half 19th century. Each depicted on horsebac...

Jewels for your desk or table.......A Pair of antique semi-precious Scottish banded agate wax seals for sealing letters. They are hand carved in natural s...

Victorian lacquered paper mâché hand painted letter stand with pretty painted blossom decorated and gilt highlights on a black lacquer background. Perf...

A fine pair of antique baccarat blue opaline cornucopia shaped vases on blue opaline crystal plinths. Each vase is hand-faceted and handcut with ...

A quite wonderful and romantic stationery box, ready to grace the finest of desk-tops. Made from burr walnut the wedge shaped box is smothered in fine quality polished brass mount...

A very fine and rare antique English desk or letter scale, the base covered in stunning green Malachite. The gilded brass or bronze fittings are all hand engraved and the two pans...

An aneroid desk barometer by C W Dixey, the 4inch silvered dial with blued indicator and gilt recorder needles divided to 32 millibars, with curved bar Fahre...

A very fine antique jeweled, silver Viennese enamel covered Cornucopia. Each panel is beautifully enameled with cupids, Angeles and Maidens with neoclassical mythological subjects, f...

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...