1930s Desk Accessories

'Moineau Fier', an Art Deco glass paperweight. A proud sparrow in frosted glass set on an integral base. R Lalique France raised to underside. René Jules Lalique (French, 1860–1945) was a renowned jeweller and master glassmaker. As one of the leading figures of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements Lalique’s legacy, artistic heritage and elegant style are still admired and enjoyed today. Born in the Marne region of France, Lalique trained as a goldsmith, and later attended the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs de Paris. In 1885, he established his own company in Paris where he began making jewellery and other glass objects. His naturalistic approach, specifically seen in his brooches and combs, gained him widespread acclaim at the Paris international exhibition in 1900. Taking inspiration primarily from the female form, Lalique’s figures are represented with flowing hair and elaborate drapery. His rural upbringing sparked his interest in flora and fauna, designing objects with animals specifically snakes and insects and combining this with relatively few precious stones. In 1910, he established a glass factory in Combs-la-Ville...

Moineau Timide, an Art Deco glass bird paperweight. A frosted glass figure of a sparrow pecking for food. Numbered 1151 and stencil etched R Lalique France to underside. Literatu...

Pair of multi-coloured solid marble bookends. The height and length are 14.5 x 15.5 cm. the depth is 10.5 cm. The items are in good condition and together weigh 4.8 Kg.

Nice pair of Art Deco period book ends with sculptures of bison. Made of spelter, patinated in a green bronze-like color, on marble bases. Not marked. In good condition with minor si...

This fabulous period Art Deco chrome and glass hinged box has 2 compartments inside. The glass is tinted green and the top of the box has etched faint white lines. The glass on the r...

Paperweight statuette sparrow "Chardonnet Timide" made in clear and frosted glass by René Lalique in 1931. Acid-stamped signature under the base.  Perfect condition. Measure: ...

Exquisite Italian Breccia Vaticana marble tazza raised on foot with square base, beautiful centerpiece for the table, in a streaked variegated white gray black and pink-purple stone,...

An English stone relief plaque depicting a classical Archer.

Is almost 100 years old.

Moineau Hardi, an Art Deco glass bird paperweight by René Lalique (1860-1945). A frosted glass figure of a sparrow pecking for food. Model number 1150. Stencil etched R Lalique Franc...

Moineau Hardi, an Art Deco glass bird paperweight by René Lalique (1860-1945). A frosted glass figure of a sparrow pecking for food. Model number 1150. Stencil etched R Lalique Franc...

Moineau Coquet, an Art Deco glass bird paperweight. A frosted glass figure of a preening sparrow. Model number 1166. Literature: Marcilhac, R Lalique Catalogue Raisonné de L’Œuvre de...