French Desk Accessories

19th century black marble inkwell surmounted by a patinated bronze statue featuring Moses by Michelangelo. The statue of Moses, commissioned in 1505 by Pope Julius II for his tomb and housed in the church of San Pietro in Rome, is a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance. The Renaissance, like the Middle Ages, was a rich source of inspiration for 19th century artists, who used to imitate the works of the past. Our inkwell is provided with two gilt bronze ink...

Early 20th century french Art Déco metal desk tidy with woman horseriding, pen holder and a pair of inkwells By: uknown Material: metal, silver plate Technique: cast, molded, polish...

Crystal Sulphide Paperweight in Ogive Shape on Shower Foot, 20th Century This paperweight, probably from the Saint-Louis house, is unsigned. The technique and quality suggest this ...

A single wooden egg mould, circa 1890s, France. Believed to be used for papier mâché moulds. These decorative curios are very tactile. They are sc...

Art Nouveau ceramic paperweight "Flora" by Taxile Doat, Sèvres factory dated 1899. Some cracks on the periphery.

Antique Empire ink set, gold-plated bronze with swans, France Solid bronze, partially gold-plated. Ink set in symmetrical arrangement. Very elegant and hig...

French inkwell in gilt bronze. Classical lady after the antique to the lid. She lying back against a rock with sandals and long robes and her arm over her head. To the inkwell front is an applied gilt bronze mount of palm fronds. The base has a fine decorative moulding...

Inkwell in red Griotte marble and gilt bronze representing an allegory of writing by Henri Chapu (1833-1891). This old 19th century inkstand is ...

Beautiful inkstand in carved crystal, with frame and cover in embossed silver. Signed by Lucien Gaillard (1861-1942), 107 rue La Boétie, Paris. Lucien Gaillard arises from silver...

Modernist nickel bronze Art Deco inkwell, attributed to Jacques Adnet.

Handsome 19th Century Bronze and Marble Neoclassical Bust, Great Color & Patina. Pristine Condition.

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.

19th century inkstand with three jars crafted of patinated bronze, serving as inkwells. They are decorated with acanthus leaf and small flowers....

A Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell Depicting a bronze sleeping cherub lying on a gilt bronze settee, opening up to two ink holders. Details: Height – 4 in...

A 19th century French faux tortoiseshell tabletop vitrine with gilt bronze mounts, superb quality. With original key and original bevelled glass. U...

Design company Collection Particulière presents meaningful furniture and objects with bold, clean shapes. Imbued with a soft elegance, each piece breathes new life into the space it ...

This exquisite French enamel and bronze inkwell and match holder set, adorned with hand-painted figures, is a stunning piece of functional art. Perfect for collectors or anyone looki...

Bronze inkwell sculpture with nuanced brown patination. Two ink pots are cleverly hidden at either end of the sculpture: One in the stump of the tree and the other under a rock. Moig...

Celeste globe by Charles Dien it is signed Charles Dien 1840 in very good general condition measurements: 36 cm high and 15 cm in diameter very good condition.

This pair of Art Deco ceramic bookends are signed, but the maker could not be identified, but presumed to have been made in France in approximately 1935 in the period Art Deco style....

White porcelain inkwell in the form of a shell, highlighted with gold and resting on a square base. The top features two round, glass inkwells and two pen holes. Light wear to the gi...

A very fine seal depicting a standing knight in full armour, in gilt and silvered bronze. Very good detail and excellent original gilding and silvering.

Gilt bronze inkwell lamp signed A. Féry. Art Nouveau period. France, circa 1890. Dimensions with shade: 62 cm height. Bronze signed A. Féry.  

Pair of Barbotine ceramic dishes, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890.

Silver engraved and silvered. Four columns with full moulded and finely engraved swans. Diameter:26cm, height: 28 cm.

An elegant and charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Vert de Patricia marble inkwell. The inkwell is raised by Fine topie shaped feet below the elegantly shaped wrap ...

An Antique French Cane Paperweight, 1851 Additional information: Date : 1851 Origin : France, probably Baccarat Features : Four rows of concentric canes around an 1851 date cane Mar...

Pair of small ewers decorative gilt bronze.

A charming and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sèvres Porcelain and ormolu inkwell, stamped, P.C.G. The inkwell is raised by Fine fluted bun shaped feet below the beau...

1940’s Original Large French bottle drying rack (Model 1400.17) 1940’s Original French Bottle Drying Rack (Model 1400.17). A classic piece of French rural life. This is a very early...

1940’s Original Large French bottle drying rack (Model 1400.20777) 1940’s Original French Bottle Drying Rack (Model 1400.20777). A classic piece of French rural life. This is a very...

Pair of squirrel book presses model N° 453, made of bronze with green patina and with a green marble base. Made by Max Le Verrier (1891- 1973). Signed M ...

A Sèvres inkwell in immaculate condition with dorè bronze fittings and a burled wood base on paw feet. With liner. France, circa 1890s.

A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. Alabastro marble and ormolu inkwell. The inkwell is raised by elegant topie shaped ormolu feet below the beautiful Alabastro marble suppo...

This handsome inkwell has well-defined lines and includes spots for four writing pieces. The marble is a soft grey color and the inkwell itself nicely crafted.

This sterling silver combination clock of lozenge shape with attached handle, was made in France, circa 1910. It has a face to each side, being a clo...

A doré bronze and marble inkwell. It is French in the Empire style. Compartments have their little glass containers for ink and are all original.

Marble inkwell adorned with removable bronze rooster and two hinged top inkwells with glass liners. Bronze feet. Remnants of gilt overlay.

A lovely 19th Century French ormolu and mahogany desk set on ormolu claw feet, there are two ink well holders and a pen holder, in the centre is a carv...

A Louis Philippe bronze and ormolu desk set, comprising two ink wells and a powder shaker in the form of crenelated urns with anthemion-bud finia...

Handmade bronze inkwell consists of three removable cups, the largest of which has a removable top. Inkwell depicts leaves and flowers. Signed VieiAard.

French French Belle Époque Sculptural Paperweight Gilt Silver and Rose Quartz ca. 1880s DIMENSIONS Height: 3-5/8 inches Width: 3-3/4 inches ...

Louis XV style bronze inkwell ,in the middle you have a marble plaque in the shape of a heart ,the bronze are finely executed,original condition Extremly rare this inkwell have its...

An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and crystal inkwell. The inkwell is raised by a fine circular ormolu base with a lovely reeded and richly chased palmette design. Above the fine mottled base is the beautiful crystal bowl with a lovely spiral fluted design. The top rim displays a superb and richly chased wrap around band with charming flowers. Above are the three removable lidded vessels, two for ink, one for pounce, each set within a pierced tray...

Crafted of brilliant doré bronze and fine brocatelle marble, this wonderful Napoleon III-period inkwell is as functional as it is beautiful. In a style reminiscent of Louis XV Rococo...

Silver plated cachet engraved at the bottom with a sward and decorations. France, circa 1890.

19th century French pair of cachets made of bronze depicting two figures one of a bagpipe player and one of a drummer. Ready to be engraved and could become a perfect gift! France, ...

Signed illegibly original red marble base. Dimensions: H: 8.25” x W: 3.25” x D: 4.25” Base diameter: 2.75” This beautiful and delicate desktop dark chocolate-brown patinated br...

Marked MC-31 for Micaud.

Limestone and brass sculpted center piece by Frederic Saulou Title: Lunaire Materials: Buffon limestone, patinated brass. Dimensions: H 10, D 35 cm, approximately 20 kg Limited ...

Christian Dior, pencil holder in silver metal, circa 1970.

Pair of Art Deco period silvered bronze and antico verde marble bookends representing seals by Maurice Frécourt. Signed: “Frecourt”     

This very stylish French Empire gilt bronze and marble inkstand is a fine example. It is made from superb figured green marble. The triform base is raised onto bronze pads. The main inkwell body is in matching green figured marble which is raised onto ornate lion’s paw feet. The body is beautifully hand turned and separated with ormolu mounts and a lift off cover. Inside the git interior is inset with an original glass liner for ink. This very pleasing piece is in excellent original condition with very little sign of wear to the original gilding. French, circa 1870 Height 16.5cm x width 19cn x depth 17cm Please contact us for a shipping quote. We always use the best couriers with cost effective prices tracked and insured. Most of our items are double boxed for the safety of delicate items. Thank you for looking at the wonderful marble and Ormolu French inkstand...

A very handsome letter holder in beautifully patinated leather with fine stitching.

A doré bronze and marble inkwell. It is French in the Empire style. Compartments have their little glass containers for ink and are all original.

A Fabulous pair of French Louis XVI style dore bronze mounted hand carved rock crystal swirling spiked candlesticks, attributed to Baguès. Each candlestick is exceptionally hand carv...

An exquisite French 19th century Empire st. oval ormolu inkwell. The inkwell is raised by pawed feet below a lattice design with rosettes in the center. Above are two ink dispensers ...

A diaspro marble "vide poches" or vessel, from Stephane Parmentier's Mercury collection Limited edition of 24 + 4.

Rare 56" tall vintage Louis Vuitton special order steamer wardrobe trunk with leather handles and keys.