Unknown Desk Accessories

A fine vintage Tiffany ballpoint pen. By Tiffany & Co. With a slate gray body with gold accents and a stylized gold clip. Marked to the pen'...

Art Nouveau style brass butterfly letter holder.

A beautiful and substantial blue and white carved marble hinged decorative box/jewelry box, circa-mid-20th century or earlier. Exact origin unknown. Carved design on top depicts an ancient relief...

A beautiful rich pair of Art Deco Modern marble stone vases, circa mid-20th century. Marble is predominantly a dark espresso brown with red brick, light brown and green hues, polishe...

Natural malachite stone specimen vide poche tray hand carved at center. May be used as a decorative object or used as a paperweight to brighten ones desk. Beautiful includes crysta...

Pair of wooden and gold metal bookends. The decorative elements of these bookends have been placed on L-shaped wooden bases with the edges protected by metal plates. These elements ...

European spider table lamp, c. 1925. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard pa...

A substantial polished natural agate/geode/onyx decorative object in shades of grey and white. Piece can be used as a decorative piece for a shelf, table, desk, etc., or as a display...

Beautiful vintage napkin or mail holder made of solid brass with cherubs and flowers motifs, will look great on any dinner table, or office desk.

An exceptional Persian Qajar lacquer papier-mâché photograph or picture album, richly hand-painted with miniature figural scenes, animals, floral arabesques and extensive gold-heightened decoration. Measuring an impressive 17 inches wide × 9 inches high × 1.5 inches deep, this elaborate album was conceived as much as a decorative work of Persian art as a functional repository for photographs, drawings or personal mementos. The front cover is extraordinarily detailed. A richly ornamented rectangular composition is organized around a central cartouche depicting an architectural court or garden scene populated by figures in period dress. The miniature portrays an intimate gathering within a Persian architectural setting, surrounded by attendants or musicians, evoking the courtly imagery frequently encountered in Qajar-period painting. The central scene is surrounded by an exceptionally dense field of scrolling floral arabesques, blossoms and foliage, executed in jewel-like colors against a dark ground. Additional figural and animal vignettes appear throughout the composition, including hunting imagery and animals, integrating narrative elements into the elaborate ornamental surface. Wide borders frame the central composition with further floral and foliate decoration in red, gold, green, black and warm ochre tones. The intricate layering of borders, medallions and miniature scenes gives the cover the visual richness associated with fine Persian lacquer work. The reverse cover is also individually hand-painted with a different composition, making both sides of the album works of art in their own right rather than repeating the same decorative scheme. The painted decoration is executed over a traditional papier-mâché foundation with a lacquered surface, a technique with a distinguished history in Persian decorative arts. Successive layers of painting, delicate line work and gold-colored highlights create remarkable depth and precision beneath the glossy protective finish. The album retains its distinctive red spine and braided cord binding, adding another attractive handcrafted element to the presentation. Inside are 14 pages, providing an intriguing glimpse into the object's original function as a private album or scrapbook. Dating to the late Qajar period, circa 1890–1910, this substantial Persian album combines elaborately hand-painted lacquered papier-mâché covers with patterned paper album leaves intended for photographs, drawings or personal mementos. Dating to the late Qajar period, the album reflects the extraordinary intersection of Persian miniature painting, manuscript illumination and lacquer decoration. Such objects were intended for intimate handling and viewing, allowing the extraordinary detail of the miniature painting to be appreciated at close range. Today, it would make a compelling addition to a collection of Persian art, Qajar painting...

Art Deco / midcentury large DC3 desk aviation model. Pan-Am wooden airplane model. It was in an office of the company in South America. Very good restored conditions. Slight age wear. History Pan American Airways began the first transatlantic passenger service on this day in 1939. Pan American World Airways, as it was to be known, commonly known as Pan Am, was the principal United States international air carrier from the late 1920s until its collapse on December 4, 1991. Founded in 1927 as a scheduled air mail and passenger service operating between Key West, Florida, and Havana, Cuba, the airline became a major company credited with many innovations that shaped the international airline industry, including the widespread use of jet aircraft, jumbo jets, and computerized reservation systems. The history of Pan American Airways is inextricably linked to the expansive vision and singular effort of one man – Juan Trippe. An avid flying enthusiast and pilot, Trippe, only 28 years old when he founded the airline, lined up wealthy investors and powerful government officials from his personal acquaintances in the high-society of the 1920s. However, Pan Am’s first flight was an inauspicious start to its epic saga. In 1927, facing a Post Office deadline for the commencement of mail carriage, Pan Am had no working equipment for its sole airmail contract between Key West and Havana. Fortunately for Pan Am, a pilot with his Fairchild seaplane arrived at Key West and was willing to carry the mail to Cuba for the start up operation. It is fitting that Pan Am’s first flight would be over water, since the airline would Pioneer overseas routes throughout its history. Pan Am’s fortunes took a turn for the better in the fall of 1927. Through the heavy lobbying efforts of Juan Trippe, Pan Am was selected by the United States government to be its “chosen instrument” for overseas operations. Pan Am would enjoy a near monopoly on international routes. Added to Pan Am’s Cuba route were lines serving Mexico, Central America, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Puerto Rico. Most of these destinations were port cities, which could be reached only by landing on water. Therefore Pan Am made good use of its “flying boats,” the Sikorsky S-38 and S-40. Flights were eventually expanded to serve much of South America as well. EnlargePan Am’s fleet of Clippers allowed the airline to conquer the Pacific in the mid-1930s. The flying boats would later be put to military use in WWII. Just a few years later, Pan Am launched its effort to cross the world’s largest oceans. Survey flights across the Pacific were conducted with the Sikorsky S-42 in 1935, but passenger service required bigger and better aircraft. Accompanied by much fanfare, the Martin M-130 was introduced in 1936, followed by the Boeing 314...

A striking trio of solid cut crystal obelisks in graduated sizes, dating to the 1960s. These sculptural forms are precision-cut with gleaming facets that reflect and refract light be...

This Italian Murano Sommerso glass horse head is signed Bortaro. It is lovely and in then colors of black, gray and clear. The mane of hair in hand b...

A fine set of 4 amethyst geodes. The group consists of one pair of complementary halves of the same geode and 2 other examples. The complementary pair is unpolished, and the ot...

Lighter and ashtrays set is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s. An elegant set composed by an ashtray and a lighter in brass and metal,...

European spider lamp, circa 1925. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parce...

This is a natural specimen. It's a Rutilated golden quartz Stone. It's ready to be mounted to a ring, bracelet or pendant.

Vintage Renaissance Victorian Style Brass Lion Head Double Pen Desk Inkwell. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 3.75" H x 13.5" W x 10" D.

This is a natural specimen. It's a malachite crystal stone. It makes for a nice paperweight, decorative object or collectible.

Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Sphinx Green Marble Desk Top Double Inkwell. Item features decorative cast bronze sphinx like figures all mounted on an oval green marble base wh...

Very elegant mother of pearl English desk inkwell. In very good conditions. Perfect for a lady's desk. It´s a perfect chic object. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and A...

Gorgeous standing magnifying glass with metal surround and metal antler detail, sitting on a antler horn tripod base. The glass in great condition. Great for the office or on a shelf!

Small Carved "Obsidian" Alien Head Paperweight, artist unknown "its not just speculation any more......... extra-territorials are real" "in good vintage as found condition"

Beautiful inkwell, Art Nouveau, by WMF. Nice authentic condition. .

Porcelain - Inkwell - Vista Alegre. Made of Vista Alegre porcelain; polychrome and gilded decoration with a central reserve featuring a bird. 'Reproduction of a piece existing in the...

Porcelain - Desk inkwell - 19th century. Made of 19th-century European porcelain; with gilded metal fittings. Dimensions: 15x13 cm

Porcelain Inkwell - 19th Century. European; 19th century with metal mount; porcelain tray and reservoir. Decorated with vegetal motifs and mascarons representing female faces; restin...

Porcelain - Porcelain inkwell - 19th century. European; polychrome decoration; openwork and gilded; with vegetal motifs; from the 19th century. Minor flaws. Dimensions: 8x14 cm.

Porcelain - Inkwell and Sandblaster - 19th Century. Made of late 19th-century European porcelain; polychrome and gilded floral decoration. Reservoirs not original. Dimensions: 6x10x1...

A black metal and clear acrylic with steel nails decorative object, Postmodern period, circa late-20th century. Piece is rectangular in shape, comprised of three pieces acrylic (black and clear), black metal screws and thin metal nails, approximately 1000 of them, making this an interesting Postmodern decorative...

Tabletop inkwell - 19th century. European; 19th century, made of marble, bronze, glass and other materials. Length: 46 cm.

Tabletop inkwell - 19th century. European; 19th century; in gilded bronze and marble. Dimensions: 6x20 cm

Empire style desk inkwell - 19th century. Europe, 19th century; marble base with gilded bronze appliqués and elements. Reis-Porto mark. Dimensions: 24x35x24

Seal - 19th Century. European; 19th century with wooden hand; brass die with the coat of arms of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Dimensions: (height) 13.5 cm

Set of seven pieces. Comprising five ballpoint pens from the brands Waterman, Rowenta, Signum, and Qualitron. Two lighters from the brands Salotex and Rowenta.

Silver - Two table cartridges. Made of silver and glass, with two fountain pens. With warranty markings. Length: (pen) 20 cm.

An exceptional Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Black Marble Standish Inkwell with Cherub playing music.

Vintage Royal Model O Touch Control Glossy Black Portable Manual Typewriter in Case. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: Case 6" H x 13" W x 12" D.

This stunning paperweight is a piece of genuine petrified wood, expertly polished on one side to reveal its extraordinary natural beauty. The polished surface displays a vibrant arra...

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk. Item features ...

Pens - Sheaffer Pen. Case with orange lacquered pen with gold-plated nib; America. Dimensions: 13.6 cm.

Pens - Set of six Senator pens. Ballpoint pen and fountain pen set in black and orange case; 'Qlever 2' ballpoint pen in metallic gray with box; black and gold fountain pen and ballp...

For your consideration, a vintage paperweight, in the shape of a pear. Control bubble Murano with clear and green tones. Item unmarked. No information present . Attributed in style a...

Art Deco brass and steel shears.

Beautiful jewelry tray, Art Nouveau.

Wonderful inkwell made of heavy brass. Beautifully crafted and decorated with a dachshund figure. France, early 20th century.

Exceptional antique inkwell made from bronze, gilded. Little house with cute details. Nice bronze work, beautifully chiseled. The original glass insert is existing. A similar inkwell...

Beautiful antique inkstand with two crystal inkwells. The base and the lids are made of gutta-percha, a molded resin, France, circa 1880. The lids fe...

Exceptional inkwell made from a wild boar foot. Beautiful craftsmanship from the late 19th century. .

Beautiful antique inkstand with one glass for the ink in the center. Made of Gutta-Percha in a very nice condition.

A substantial surrealist bronze female sculpture on marble base, circa 20th century. An interesting sculpture piece, perhaps for a library, office, f...

Exceptional pen holder made from a wild boar foot. Beautiful craftsmanship from the late 19th century. .

Pens - Set of twelve pens. Fountain pens in various materials from the brands 'Stilus'; 'Molim'; 'Diplomat'; 'Nino Cerruti'; 'VR' and 'TT' and two ballpoint pens 'Platignum' and 'Car...

1960's New Old Stock Vintage Pocket Police Whistle And Badge Set. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying untouched si...

Wonderful antique Victorian cast iron inkwell holder with glass inkwell. The glass ink well has the company name JUDD on the bottom and the bottom of...

Set of three bowls or vintage decorative desk containers in onyx agate and quartz with shades of white, and orange, green and red. A set that is elegant and comfortable for a table, desk or shelf. This pieces can function as a small jewelry plate...

This is a Neoclassical Style Glass Inkwell. It depicts a heavy octagonal shaped glass inkwell bottle. The round hinged bronze lid is adorned at the top with a Roman soldier profile. ...

Art Nouveau rectangular pewter double inkwell with floral design and shaped gallery corners (Kayserginn)

Playful desk accessory features a sculpted shirt-front silhouette, complete with open folded collar and three contrasting brass buttons and a brass rim base. Perfect for pens or smal...

Beautiful silver inkwell with purple ornaments. Nice authentic condition. Art Nouveau.