1820s Desk Accessories

An unusual antique gran-tour inkstand with Vesuvius gouache. This a very rare circular inkstand created in Italy, back in the 1820's. This inkwell was masterfully carved in Naples i...

This is an antique gentleman’s correspondence case. An English, walnut and brass writing slope with leather skiver, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. A refined, self-contained writing companion of excellent quality and enduring charm. Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest with a rich, inviting colour Lid adorned with unmarked brass shield and inlaid brass straps, lending a distinguished aesthetic Brass lock escutcheon to the fascia — in working order, with key present Opens to reveal a navy blue leather skiver, attractively tooled and embossed Skiver formed in two parts, each lifting to reveal generous document compartments beneath Front compartment secured by a pair of sliding clasps for peace of mind Reverse of the skiver dressed with delicate blue netting, ideal for loose notes or envelopes The rear compartment secured by an additional lock — key absent Pen tray with removable cover sits neatly between a pair of brass-collared, glass ink wells A charming and well-equipped Regency writing...

This is an antique correspondence box. An English, rosewood writing slope case, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. A quality example with fin...

Scrolling Brass Inlay From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp. The Writing Box of rectangular shape edged in bra...

Exceptionally large porcelain plate decorated with fine polychrome painting: a romantic landscape with trees and ruins filling the entire surface of the plate, in the foreground a wa...

A fine antique French Grand Tour cast bronze hippocampus, seahorse statue desk ornament, circa 1820. This wonderful bronze is cast by the lost wax m...

A gem of a decorative object perfect for prominent desk or cabinet display by Spode England dating to around 1820. This vibrantly hand painted emerald gr...

A beautiful pair of table lamps, originally Empire candlesticks in bronze. Made in France in the 1820s and later converted to table lamps in the 20th century. The lampshades in li...

A pair of beautiful table lamp, originally Empire candlesticks in bronze that have been converted into electric table lamps. New lampshades in black lacquer with gilding on the insid...

Damascene forged steel dagger with sheath. Beautiful dagger (Jambiya) from the Ottoman empire, of Turkish / Arab origin, circa early 1800's. Created with forged Damascus wootz steel and damascene of 24 carats yellow gold. It is composed by three parts; the handle in the shape of a Mesopotamian lion, the slender curved steel blade and the scabbard. The scabbard is inscribed in gold damascene with suspension loop and the Arabic text "Allah Is Great". The blade and the pommel are also worked in damascene and inscribed with a tughra in one side. The blade is very special, made from precious black wootz steel, also known as kara taban, with great contrast and remains of the watered pattern throughout the entire blade. Like swords and daggers in most cultures, the Islamic dagger...

A small and beautiful inkwell in gilded and dark patinated bronze with cups in porcelain. French Empire from the 1820s. Wear consistent with age and use.

Magnificent Pair of Italian frames made entirely of bronze. The cones can also serve as photo holders and date from around 1800. Great bronze workmanship where we denote a carved torchon-shaped cornic . The great focal point is the carved tip with various decorative and ornamental elements...