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Style: Late Victorian
Victorian Chased Silver Hand Mirror
Victorian Chased Silver Hand Mirror

Victorian Chased Silver Hand Mirror

Located in Chicago, IL

This late Victorian hand mirror has a lovely silver plated frame with chased decoration of geometric patterns and foliate scrollwork. The rectang...

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Silver-Plate Vanity Set With Comb, Brush and Mirror
Silver-Plate Vanity Set With Comb, Brush and Mirror

Silver-Plate Vanity Set With Comb, Brush and Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage, never used, vanity set with a bristle brush, comb and mirror. Each piece fits neatly into a velvet carrying case with hinge closure. Each piece features an ornate silver...

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20th Century Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Handsome Large Antique Wooden Black Forest Dog Inkwell c.1890
Handsome Large Antique Wooden Black Forest Dog Inkwell c.1890

Handsome Large Antique Wooden Black Forest Dog Inkwell c.1890

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful and very large example of a figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with a beautiful bright patina. He retains his original large glass eyes, without d...

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1890s British Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Fruitwood

Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890
Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890

Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful and rare large figural inkwell, beautifully executed in the form of an Owl with fine detail. The hinged head lifts to reveal a fitted ink chamber which looks to be a ...

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1890s British Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Impressive Victorian Banded Agate Seal
Impressive Victorian Banded Agate Seal

Impressive Victorian Banded Agate Seal

Located in Riverdale, NY

Beautiful Large Banded Agate Victorian Seal from the mid-late 19th Century. Incredible lapidary work on a beautiful single piece of antique banded agate...

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1870s British Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate

William Comyns Victorian Repousse Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkwell 1895
William Comyns Victorian Repousse Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkwell 1895

William Comyns Victorian Repousse Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkwell 1895

By William Comyns

Located in San Mateo, CA

Large Victorian inkwell by William Comyns. This has a repousse sterling design over a heavy crystal inkwell. The hinged lid is monogrammed with a JP. The piece is dated 1895.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

WW1 Trench Art Cigarette Holder in Silver Plated brass, 1910s
WW1 Trench Art Cigarette Holder in Silver Plated brass, 1910s

WW1 Trench Art Cigarette Holder in Silver Plated brass, 1910s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A so called trench art object in the shape of the silver-plated pencil or cigaret holder made from WW1 era components. The 3 blank bullets that makes up its legs has hallmarks from t...

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Early 20th Century Danish Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Blue John Paperweight Egg Mounted on Fluorspar Base, Early 20th Century
Blue John Paperweight Egg Mounted on Fluorspar Base, Early 20th Century

Blue John Paperweight Egg Mounted on Fluorspar Base, Early 20th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The brightly colored blue john egg mounted on a rectangular base. H. 3" x W. 4" x D. 2 3/4"

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Quartz

Antique British Nautical / Maritime Brass Parallel Ruler by Kelvin & Hughes
Antique British Nautical / Maritime Brass Parallel Ruler by Kelvin & Hughes

Antique British Nautical / Maritime Brass Parallel Ruler by Kelvin & Hughes

By Kelvin & Hughes 1

Located in San Diego, CA

Antique British nautical / maritime solid brass parallel ruler by Kelvin & Hughes, circa 1900. The ruler is in very good vintage condition with a great patina and measures 24"W x 5.7...

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Mid-20th Century English Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Desk Box -  Bayley's England
Late 19th Century Desk Box -  Bayley's England

Late 19th Century Desk Box - Bayley's England

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful antique desk box. Made of wood, covered with leather with beautiful gold details. Fine copper fittings. The interior has two small boxes, ...

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1890s English Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Copper

Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian
Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique desktop specimen case. An English, mahogany and brass miniature chest of drawers in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Beautiful...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Victorian Paperweight Hand like Odd Fellows Sign or Haunted House Addams Family
Victorian Paperweight Hand like Odd Fellows Sign or Haunted House Addams Family

Victorian Paperweight Hand like Odd Fellows Sign or Haunted House Addams Family

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful very old professional office relic with a cheeky message; Hands off! Private papers. Reminiscent of the odd fellows Victorian Era designs. Created from some kind of powdere...

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1890s American Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Slate

Late 19thC Spelter Ink Stand Centered with a Gun Dog
Late 19thC Spelter Ink Stand Centered with a Gun Dog

Late 19thC Spelter Ink Stand Centered with a Gun Dog

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late 19thC spelter ink stand Centred with a Gun Dog with pheasant in its mouth, flanked by glass inkwells in a shaped base c1890 Measures: 10" W x 5" D x 5" H.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Spelter

19th Century Enameled Pocket Watch Stand, France, Circa 1880
19th Century Enameled Pocket Watch Stand, France, Circa 1880

19th Century Enameled Pocket Watch Stand, France, Circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful pocket watch stand, or jewelry stand. Brass with enameled ornaments.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

English Antique Ink Eraser/Letter Opener with Sterling Handle
English Antique Ink Eraser/Letter Opener with Sterling Handle

English Antique Ink Eraser/Letter Opener with Sterling Handle

Located in Sheffield, MA

Although the purpose was once for "erasing" ink, this antique English piece can very well be used as a letter opener. It probably did serve a dual purpose way back when. The eraser...

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1880s English Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

THAILAND 1900 Antique Large Desk Letter Opener With Intricate Carved Elephant
THAILAND 1900 Antique Large Desk Letter Opener With Intricate Carved Elephant

THAILAND 1900 Antique Large Desk Letter Opener With Intricate Carved Elephant

Located in Miami, FL

An antique desk letter opener made in Thailand. This is an exceptional antique letter opener created for exportation in Thailand, back in the 1900. The sculptural letter opener has ...

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Early 1900s Thai Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Bone

A Charming Victorian Postcard or Stationary Stand, South Coast This is a very a
A Charming Victorian Postcard or Stationary Stand, South Coast This is a very a

A Charming Victorian Postcard or Stationary Stand, South Coast This is a very a

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Charming Victorian Postcard or Stationary Stand, South Coast This is a very attractive piece, the box is made walnut and is sign written with local advertisements The cabinet has...

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1890s Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Pair of Late Victorian English Bone Letter Openers with Sterling Silver Handles
Pair of Late Victorian English Bone Letter Openers with Sterling Silver Handles

Pair of Late Victorian English Bone Letter Openers with Sterling Silver Handles

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of Late Victorian english bone letter openers/bone folders with sterling silver horse and dog/wolf handles By: unknown Material: bone, silver, metal,...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell, C.1890
Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell, C.1890

Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell, C.1890

Located in Bath, GB

A rare find, this fabulous figural desk bell was cast in metal in the form of a pig with a quality screwed construction. The mechanical bell can be wou...

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1890s German Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Fitted Drafting Set in a Stingray Case, 19th Century
Fitted Drafting Set in a Stingray Case, 19th Century

Fitted Drafting Set in a Stingray Case, 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

Includes 3 boxwood rulers and Calipers and misc. Tools.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique English Bronze Dog Inkwell, King Charles Spaniel, c.1880
Antique English Bronze Dog Inkwell, King Charles Spaniel, c.1880

Antique English Bronze Dog Inkwell, King Charles Spaniel, c.1880

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome Victorian novelty inkwell, cast in bronze in the form of a King Charles Spaniel, beautifully executed with two lovely glass eyes. The underside is inscribed with a roma...

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1880s European Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897

Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897

Located in Bath, GB

An outstanding late Victorian inkwell made from two cattle horns and mounted with silver plated fittings, a stunning combination and always highly sought-after; I haven't had one of ...

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1890s British Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Late 19th Century Victorian Silver Plated and Green Glass Inkwell
Late 19th Century Victorian Silver Plated and Green Glass Inkwell

Late 19th Century Victorian Silver Plated and Green Glass Inkwell

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This Late 19th Century Victorian inkwell set exemplifies intricate craftsmanship and luxurious design. It features a silver-plated tray with ornate detailing, including embossed flor...

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Exceptional Enameled Desk Set of a box and a seal stamp, France circa 1880. Beautiful Cloisonné- enamel work in bold blue, turquoise, red and beige colours. Measures: Stamp- or matc...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Playing Cats or Kittens, Gilded Bronze Desk Set, c.1890
Playing Cats or Kittens, Gilded Bronze Desk Set, c.1890

Playing Cats or Kittens, Gilded Bronze Desk Set, c.1890

Located in Bath, GB

A rare and magnificent English desk set made from gilded bronze in superb condition. The set consists of a pair of candlesticks, a pen tray, an inkwell, a seal and a letter opener. ...

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1890s British Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880
Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880

Located in Bath, GB

A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a winning combination of brass and silver plate and retaining his wonderful two original...

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1880s British Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Antique English Bronze, Brass and Glass Inkstand / Inkwell, circa 1870 Victorian
Antique English Bronze, Brass and Glass Inkstand / Inkwell, circa 1870 Victorian

Antique English Bronze, Brass and Glass Inkstand / Inkwell, circa 1870 Victorian

Located in Bath, GB

A truly unusual and quite spectacular Victorian inkstand made from cast polished bronze standing on cast reticulated feet. The gallery around the back is also pierced or reticulated ...

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1870s English Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Exceptional Enameled Desk Set of a box, seal stamp and a pocket watch stand, France circa 1880. Beautiful Cloisonné- enamel work in bold blue, turquoise, red and beige colours. Meas...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Insurance Agent's Desk Tidy, English, Office Letter Organiser, Victorian
Antique Insurance Agent's Desk Tidy, English, Office Letter Organiser, Victorian

Antique Insurance Agent's Desk Tidy, English, Office Letter Organiser, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique insurance agent's desk tidy. An English, mahogany letter organiser, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Established as a sister company to the Ocean...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880. Stamped at the bottom "M B 5 9".

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century Enameled Pocket Watch Stand, Jewelry Stand, France, Circa 1880
19th Century Enameled Pocket Watch Stand, Jewelry Stand, France, Circa 1880

19th Century Enameled Pocket Watch Stand, Jewelry Stand, France, Circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful pocket watch stand, or jewelry stand, France, circa 1880. Brass with enameled ornaments.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Antique English Novelty Inkwell / Pen Tray - Parrot With Glass Eyes
Magnificent Antique English Novelty Inkwell / Pen Tray - Parrot With Glass Eyes

Magnificent Antique English Novelty Inkwell / Pen Tray - Parrot With Glass Eyes

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful and impressive figural inkwell made from solid cast English brass, beautifully executed with a fabulous patina. Standing on little cast feet, the large leaf is of cour...

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1880s English Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Equestrian / Jockey CAP Inkstand / Inkwell, C.1890
Equestrian / Jockey CAP Inkstand / Inkwell, C.1890

Equestrian / Jockey CAP Inkstand / Inkwell, C.1890

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome Horseshoe shaped inkstand, the base made from solid English Oak mounted with a silver plated horseshoe and a square gallery to secure the glass inkwell. The glass inkwell is topped with a hinged brass lid in the form of a Jockey's cap with a silver plated peak, slight wear to edge. There is a support for a dip pen...

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1890s British Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880

Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent English Victorian inkwell made from solid English brass having been professionally polished to gleam. This grand figural dog inkwell was modelled in the form of an E...

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1890s English Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880
Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880

Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome and substantial novelty inkwell in the form of a running Ostrich standing on an oval shaped base with a naturalistic base incorporating two "rocks" acting as a pen rest. I...

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1890s British Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Correspondence Case, Scottish Leather, W & J Milne, Edinburgh, Victorian
Antique Correspondence Case, Scottish Leather, W & J Milne, Edinburgh, Victorian

Antique Correspondence Case, Scottish Leather, W & J Milne, Edinburgh, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Cadmus correspondence case. A Scottish, leather compact desktop organiser by W & J Milne of Edinburgh, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Cadmus was...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Antique Travel Inkwell, Silvered, France, Circa 1880
Antique Travel Inkwell, Silvered, France, Circa 1880

Antique Travel Inkwell, Silvered, France, Circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful travel inkwell with a silver plated lid and a bottom of black leather. On the lid are the initials of a former owner grounded in. Several stamps are on the side of the lid....

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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Signed Utensil Holder, Bellow With Mouse, "Mabotte", France, 1880s
Antique Signed Utensil Holder, Bellow With Mouse, "Mabotte", France, 1880s

Antique Signed Utensil Holder, Bellow With Mouse, "Mabotte", France, 1880s

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful antique bronze work, which can be used as a utensil holder or paperweight. It is possilble to hand the bronze. Signed at the bottom by the french artist "MABOTTE".

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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Limoges Porcelain Inkwell, "D´Bengue Paris", Docteur Jules Bengué
Antique French Limoges Porcelain Inkwell, "D´Bengue Paris", Docteur Jules Bengué

Antique French Limoges Porcelain Inkwell, "D´Bengue Paris", Docteur Jules Bengué

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Limoges porcelain inkwell, France late 19th century. A depiction to preserve medications, manufactured under the brand Docteur Bengué. On the bottom is a stamp "Pyrol". On th...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Original Glass Inserts, Circa 1880s
Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Original Glass Inserts, Circa 1880s

Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Original Glass Inserts, Circa 1880s

Located in Greven, DE

Exceptional Gutta-Percha inkwell with original glass inserts.  

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1880s Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Resin

Antique Silvered Deer Sculpture, France, 1880s
Antique Silvered Deer Sculpture, France, 1880s

Antique Silvered Deer Sculpture, France, 1880s

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful antique silvered bronze work on a black stone base. Finely chiseled and natuarally depicted. France, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

A Blue John Paperweight, late 19th century
A Blue John Paperweight, late 19th century

A Blue John Paperweight, late 19th century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The parquetry Blue John Pattern within a rectangular black stone surround

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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Quartz, Marble

19th Century Giltwood Watch Holder
19th Century Giltwood Watch Holder

19th Century Giltwood Watch Holder

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautifully carved figural giltwood pocket watch stand.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Rare Victorian Gilt Bronze Table Bell
Rare Victorian Gilt Bronze Table Bell

Rare Victorian Gilt Bronze Table Bell

By Gustav Bergmann

Located in Dereham, GB

Rare Victorian Gilt Bronze Table Bell. In the Form of a Circular dining table. The Etched Table cloth decorated with flowers, And frill detail at the bottom of the table cloth. Applied on top with a cat, Photoframes and Binoculars The Centre with a Gas table lamp...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

19th Centry Austro-Hungarian Bronze Lizard Desk Dish
19th Centry Austro-Hungarian Bronze Lizard Desk Dish

19th Centry Austro-Hungarian Bronze Lizard Desk Dish

Located in London, GB

A fantastic quality Austro Hungarian bronze lizard, realistically modelled on a polished oyster shell, the lizard has beautiful coloured glass inset eyes.

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Late 19th Century Antique Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Late Victorian desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Late Victorian desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desk accessories created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Late Victorian desk accessories made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desk accessories, popular names associated with this style include Sampson Mordan & Co., and Webster Company. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desk accessories differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $4,587 while the average work can sell for $970.