Irish Desk Accessories

Extremely rare hand carved Irish Bog Oak Walking Stick, of outstanding quality, made in Ireland during the last half of the Nineteenth Century. The ornately carved horizontal tau s...

An Extremely Rare Irish Inlaid Killarneyware Arbutus Wood Desk Book Holder, mid to late Nineteenth Century, of outstanding quality and condition. Each hinged folding bookend, superb...

Vintage Kerry art glass paperweight hand blown in dark olive green, yellow and white colors with small bubbles. Hand crafted in Ireland, circa 1980s. No Hallmark. Measures: diameter ...

Extremely rare hand carved Irish Bog Oak Walking Stick, of outstanding quality, made in Ireland during the last half of the Nineteenth Century.  The ornately carved horizontal tau...

Rare Victorian Irish Dublin heavy gauge Sterling Silver Presentation Trowel or Cake Slice of traditional form and outstanding quali...

Stylish well figured Mahogany Letters or Stationary Casket Holder of rectangular outline. First half of the Nineteenth Century of English origin. T...

Frog paperweight. 1980s Adorable waterford crystal glass frog paperweight sculpture. signed by maker Waterford made in Ireland approximately 1.75 H...

A very beautiful Irish art glass paperweight sphere or decorative object in several shades of green, circa late-20th century, Ireland. Piece is hand-blown swirls of clear/transparent and shades of green (Emerald, dark, Kelly, light) art glass. A great piece for an office, desk, library, bookshelf, etc. Hand-blowing tool mark on bottom as shown, along with two paper labels: "Handmade Ireland", "Guaranteed Irish". Dimensions: 2.75" diameter x 3.07" height. Other items shown available separately. Italian ashtray or catchall, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314226345042 Small seashell Wedgwood Jasperware box...

An extremely rare collection of Irish hand carved bog oak antique items comprising of a twin ink bottle table desk writing stand complete with its original ink pen, a dome topped trinket lidded box and a pair of stunning candlestick's, all produced in Ireland during the last half of the nineteenth century. No paper labels attached but are firmly attributed to the work of Cornelius Goggin...

A superb and quite rare example of mid-century Irish sterling silver portrait photograph frame of generous proportions. With all-round lavish decorative applied silver border of ...

A very handsome & relatively rare Killarney Ware marquetry writing slope / lap desk, the yew wood case is constructed with two fold-over panels decorate...

An exceptionally fine quality Irish well figured solid burr walnut ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and large proportions, with unusual moulded brass inlay decoration and central shield shaped brass tablet on hinged lid, first quarter of the 19th century, complete with original fitted interior and later gilt tooled dark red leather writing surface. An unusual mechanism reveals twin secret drawers, see image. Condition: Professionally restored with replaced gold leaf tooled leather inside which is beautifully executed. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are present however key does not turn the lock. Two crystal ink bottles of a later period, nice original firm hinges. Engraved “George A C Long”. Paper label Austins 39 Westmorland Street Dublin Measures: Height 6.25” (16cm), width 16” (40cm), depth 9.5” (24cm. Location: Dublin City, Ireland.   George Austin was registered at 7 St Andrew's Street in Dublin Ireland in 1827 but likely that his business had been established some years prior. He made and sold writing desks & travelling slopes, dressing cases and military canteens as well as fancy goods. By 1840 his shop was known as Austin's Manufactory. His son (Thomas) joined the business and soon after they win a silver medal from the Royal Dublin Society at the exhibition of 1844. In 1847 George was appointed cabinet maker to Lord Clarendon (Lord Lieutenant of Ireland). The business expanded into larger premises at 39 Westmoreland Street where in 1862 the Dublin Street directory lists Thomas and George Austin as dressing case and dispatch box...