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Napoleon III Desk Accessories

NAPOLEON III STYLE

Under Napoleon III’s rule, Paris underwent a great rebuilding overseen by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, which created grand avenues and lavish landmarks like the Paris Opera. Antique Napoleon III–style furniture was flamboyant and eclectic. It was also known as Second Empire style since it followed and referenced the Empire style of his uncle Napoleon I.

Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons. It borrowed freely from earlier French styles including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI as well as aesthetics from around the world, from antiquity to Asian art. As writer Gustave Claudin remarked in 1867, the country’s architects worked in “a style which one would be tempted to call neo-Greco-Gothico-Pompadour-Pompeian.”

Napoleon III chairs were completely covered with velvet and lined with tassels; pouf footstools invited people to put up their feet. Sofas were upholstered with tapestries, and beds were adorned with gilt bronze and theatrical canopies. The addition of conservatories to homes led to new indoor-outdoor furniture, while the spirit of hygiene promoted by Baron Haussmann inspired bright, floral motifs.

Although the most ostentatious designs were for the elite, as seen in the Napoleon III apartments preserved in the Louvre, where red velvet, gilding and chandeliers create a cacophony of luxury, these trends influenced homes across classes as manufacturing made design increasingly accessible. Papier-mâché furniture allowed for elaborate shapes that would have been difficult to carve in wood. The malleable material was painted with chinoiserie patterns and decorative designs. It was mass-produced by factories such as Jennens and Bettridge with varnishing and mother-of-pearl inlays creating an effect reminiscent of Asian lacquer. (Surfaces that had been “japanned” — a specialty of Jennens and Bettridge — were intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia.)

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Style: Napoleon III
French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C
By Napoléon III
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An exceptionally fine quality example of an early 19th century burr wood campaign writing slope, in beautifully grained burl, with polished brass inlaid, of French origin. Opening to...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Brass

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C
French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C

19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique letter rack, made of Black ebonized wood, with brown patinated brass trims. Made in the late Napoleon III period in France, around 1870-1880. Bombay shaped fron...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Brass

19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III
19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III

19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III

Antique French Napoleon III Bronze Grand Tour Novelty Drum Desk Inkwell 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique French 'Grand Tour' bronze novelty inkwell modeled as a drum, circa 1850. The inkwell is finely & realistically cast as a French Revolutionary period drum. The inkwell...
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1840s French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III Bronze Grand Tour Novelty Drum Desk Inkwell 1850
Antique French Napoleon III Bronze Grand Tour Novelty Drum Desk Inkwell 1850

Antique French Napoleon III Bronze Grand Tour Novelty Drum Desk Inkwell 1850

19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique writing slope case. The chest is veneered with Macassar wood. Decorated with silver mounts. The interior is made of birdseed maple...
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1880s Italian Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts
19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts

19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts

Antique Napoléon III. Inkwell from Bronze and Porcelain, Paris, France, 1839
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional antique Inkwell with rich bronze ornaments and three porcelain vessels. The ink jars are painted in a beautiful rich green and embellished with gold colour. France, 1839. On the lid is written "ENCRIER BOUQUET" "MEDAILLE D´ARGENT...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Antique Napoléon III. Inkwell from Bronze and Porcelain, Paris, France, 1839
Antique Napoléon III. Inkwell from Bronze and Porcelain, Paris, France, 1839

Antique Napoléon III. Inkwell from Bronze and Porcelain, Paris, France, 1839

19th C. French Gilt and Porcelain Inkwell - Estate of Barbara J. Walters
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., France, an ormolu, gilt and polychrome enameled porcelain encrier or inkwell in pot form. It is decorated with flowering vines, the gilt bronze top with wells for writing im...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Ormolu

19th C. French Gilt and Porcelain Inkwell - Estate of Barbara J. Walters
19th C. French Gilt and Porcelain Inkwell - Estate of Barbara J. Walters

19th C. French Gilt and Porcelain Inkwell - Estate of Barbara J. Walters

19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink 'n' Perch Delight!
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite 19th-century bronze parakeet on perch candlestick inkwells showcase the fine craftsmanship of the era. Each inkwell features a beautifully designed parakeet with a hi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Bronze

19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink 'n' Perch Delight!
19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink 'n' Perch Delight!

19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink 'n' Perch Delight!

Antique French Boulle Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Edged In Brass From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this French Boulle Writing Box. The Writing Box of small form having a square shaped body veneered in ebonise...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique French Boulle Writing Box
Antique French Boulle Writing Box

Antique French Boulle Writing Box

Early 20th Century Enamel Miniature Dollhouse Furniture
By Napoléon III
Located in London, GB
Enamel Dollhouse furniture, consists of table, settee and four chairs, decorated with single figures and romantic scenes.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Enamel

Early 20th Century Enamel Miniature Dollhouse Furniture
Early 20th Century Enamel Miniature Dollhouse Furniture

Early 20th Century Enamel Miniature Dollhouse Furniture

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted of brilliant doré bronze and fine brocatelle marble, this wonderful Napoleon III-period inkwell is as functional as it is beautiful. In a style reminiscent of Louis XV Rococo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell

Circa 1860 French Sulfide Portrait Paperweight of Empress Eugenie
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A circa 1860 French sulfide portrait on confetti ground paperweight table pillar, Empress Eugenie (wife of Napoleon III). 3 1/2" dia., 6 1/2" h. Whitehall Antiques is a family busin...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Glass

Circa 1860 French Sulfide Portrait Paperweight of Empress Eugenie
Circa 1860 French Sulfide Portrait Paperweight of Empress Eugenie

Circa 1860 French Sulfide Portrait Paperweight of Empress Eugenie

19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris
By A. Aucoc
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century oval sewing box decorated with crowned monogram. The case contains five gold and steel sewing utensils embellished with small flowers. Labeled on the inside: AUCOC A PARIS. Weight: 27.6 g, circa 1860 Dimension: W 4.5 in, D 2.4in, H .8in. Dimension: L 11.5cm, P 6cm, H 2cm. La Maison Aucoc...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Gold, Steel

19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris
19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris

19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris

19th-Century French Bronze Bulldog Inkwell by M. Bertin on Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite 19th-century French inkwell, featuring a finely detailed bronze bulldog, signed by the artist M. Bertin. The bulldog, with its characteristic strong and determined expre...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Marble, Bronze

19th-Century French Bronze Bulldog Inkwell by M. Bertin on Marble Base
19th-Century French Bronze Bulldog Inkwell by M. Bertin on Marble Base

19th-Century French Bronze Bulldog Inkwell by M. Bertin on Marble Base

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Inkwell in gilded bronze and crystal from the second half of the 19th century Original gilding in perfect condition 19th century, Napoleon III 8.2 x 10.6 cm, total height 8.2 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Bronze

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century
Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century

Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt-bronze and crystal desk set of the Napoleon III period. Composed of two crystal ink wells, a raised pen tray, and a sculptural depiction of a f...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870
Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870

Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870

Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th-century French inkwell in gilded brass, designed in the Napoleon III style with Rococo influence. The piece showcases flowing curves, ornate foliate scrolls, and a shell-like ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Metal, Brass

Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th century French inkwell in Champlevé enamel and bronze, mounted on an integrated tray with pen holders, in the Napoleon III style. This elegant desk accessory showcases the cr...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France
Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France

Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France

French Champlevé Enamel Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French Champlevé enamel inkwell from the 19th century, created in the opulent Napoleon III style. Crafted from gilded bronze with finely detailed polychrome enamel in shades of t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

French Champlevé Enamel Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
French Champlevé Enamel Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century

French Champlevé Enamel Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century

19th Century Bronze Growling Dog with Collar and Chain Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
19th century bronze growling dog inkwell with collar and chain. This piece still has its original ink vessel.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Growling Dog with Collar and Chain Inkwell
19th Century Bronze Growling Dog with Collar and Chain Inkwell

19th Century Bronze Growling Dog with Collar and Chain Inkwell

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
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19th Century Japanese Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Wood

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Napoleon III lion inkwell, 19th century In veined yellow Siena marble, centered with a lion's head with a long mane in bronze with dark patina,...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Marble

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Nice inkwell of the 19th century with its two ink receptacles and the stamp holder" Inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze and glass, 19th century, with its two ink receptacle...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century

Silvered Metal and Pietra Dura Table Planter
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare silvered metal desk or tabletop planter inlaid with 12 framed Pietra Dura panels of inlaid colorful flowers on a black base, complete with its ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Metal

Silvered Metal and Pietra Dura Table Planter
Silvered Metal and Pietra Dura Table Planter

Silvered Metal and Pietra Dura Table Planter

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
19th century malachite inkwell. The circular plate for resting a fountain pen houses a crystal inkpot in its center. The plate and the inkpot's stopper are embellished with a gilt bronze cross...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Malachite

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Stylish French, Napoleon III Fine Ladies Writing Desk with Wine / Bacchus Theme
Located in Lisse, NL
Fine quality and great design Napoleon III desk with large drawer and bronze angels. This wonderful antique ladies desk also is highly practical...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Bronze, Brass

Stylish French, Napoleon III Fine Ladies Writing Desk with Wine / Bacchus Theme
Stylish French, Napoleon III Fine Ladies Writing Desk with Wine / Bacchus Theme

Stylish French, Napoleon III Fine Ladies Writing Desk with Wine / Bacchus Theme

Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb Napoleon III Gutta Percha pen holder was handcrafted in France, circa 1880. The antique desk accessory is exquisitely crafted with different molded designs on each side a...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Resin

Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880
Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880

Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880

Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell From the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble and gilt bronze inkwell from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. Napoleon III period gilt bronze and marble inkwell decorated with imperial eagles, with porcelain interior...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Marble, Bronze

Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell From the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell From the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell From the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

A Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Unusual Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827–1875). Modelled as a fountain with pedestal surmounted by a bust of ‘Rieur napolitain’ (The Laughing N...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Bronze

A Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
A Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

A Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

Calligraphy Box, XXth century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Calligraphy Box, XXth century. Calligraphy box with 2 brushes, dry ink, ink plate and small porcelain container with spoon in the original box. H: 4 cm, W: 17 cm, D: 10 cm.
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20th Century Chinese Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Textile

Calligraphy Box, XXth century
Calligraphy Box, XXth century

Calligraphy Box, XXth century

19th Century Napoleon III Letter Rack with Lacquered Panels and Bronze Mounts
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful 19th century letter rack from the French Napoleon III period. The letter rack is made of bronze with wooden panels. The wooden panels are decorated with red traditional lac...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Letter Rack with Lacquered Panels and Bronze Mounts
19th Century Napoleon III Letter Rack with Lacquered Panels and Bronze Mounts

19th Century Napoleon III Letter Rack with Lacquered Panels and Bronze Mounts

Three Solid Mahogany Display Stands, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Three solid mahogany display stands, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Three Napoleon III period solid mahogany display stands, 19th century, 1 large stand plus two others forming ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Three Solid Mahogany Display Stands, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Three Solid Mahogany Display Stands, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Three Solid Mahogany Display Stands, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

An Gilt Bronze Inkwell from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An gilt bronze inkwell from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Louis XV style gilt bronze inkwell from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 23cm, W: 37cm, D: 24cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Bronze

An Gilt Bronze Inkwell from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
An Gilt Bronze Inkwell from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

An Gilt Bronze Inkwell from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece of nineteenth-century French elegance is sure to be the envy of any collector. The Napoleon III gilt bronze inkwell is a prized find, crafted in circa 1840 France with int...
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1840s French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Metal, Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840

A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870
Located in Central England, GB
This very stylish French Empire gilt bronze and marble inkstand is a fine example. It is made from superb figured green marble. The triform base is raised onto bronze pads. The main inkwell body is in matching green figured marble which is raised onto ornate lion’s paw feet. The body is beautifully hand turned and separated with ormolu mounts and a lift off cover. Inside the git interior is inset with an original glass liner for ink. This very pleasing piece is in excellent original condition with very little sign of wear to the original gilding. French, circa 1870 Height 16.5cm x width 19cn x depth 17cm Please contact us for a shipping quote. We always use the best couriers with cost effective prices tracked and insured. Most of our items are double boxed for the safety of delicate items. Thank you for looking at the wonderful marble and Ormolu French inkstand...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Marble, Ormolu

A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870
A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870

A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870

Gilt-Metal Mounted and Enamel Banded Agate Desk Seal
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). 19th century banded agate seal...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Agate

Gilt-Metal Mounted and Enamel Banded Agate Desk Seal
Gilt-Metal Mounted and Enamel Banded Agate Desk Seal

Gilt-Metal Mounted and Enamel Banded Agate Desk Seal

An inkwell and Two Candlesticks from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An ormolu, enamelled and cloisonné inkwell and two candlesticks from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. An ormolu, cloisonné and enamelled inkwe...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Bronze

An inkwell and Two Candlesticks from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
An inkwell and Two Candlesticks from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

An inkwell and Two Candlesticks from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Pair Of French Champlevé Inkwell, (Napoleon III)
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of inkwell: - A 19th century french champlevé enameled gilt bronze ornate with colorful blue, green, yellow inkwell, enameling over the bronze base in a Sevres style decor wit...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Pair Of French Champlevé Inkwell, (Napoleon III)
Pair Of French Champlevé Inkwell, (Napoleon III)

Pair Of French Champlevé Inkwell, (Napoleon III)

French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This wonderfully detailed bronze inkstand is of unusably small proportions and was made to compliment a lady's writing table most likely. It is of an oval form with a moulded base which is mounted with a detailed bronze study of a rural scene of a young man harvesting corn with a sickle. The bushels of corn hide the inkpot which hinges back to reveal a white porcelain container...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Bronze

French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860
French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860

French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860

Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 1900s Empire style inkwell in yellow Siena marble with gilded bronze inkwells and sphinx. 48 x 23 cm Height 20.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Marble

Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century
Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century

Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined antique inkwell, with two inkwells made of bronze, including glass cups. The base is made of veneered marquetry wood with a diamond pattern, framed in a bronze rim, resting...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian Boulle-style square tortoise shell and brass inlaid inkwell with crystal well.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Brass

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell
French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell

Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Orig...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Brass

Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal
Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal

Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful walnut desktop box which opens into a writing slope. Decorated on the outside with 2 decorative inlaid tunbridge ware bands. Box opens out to a beige fabric writing slo...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Brass

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe
19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

19th Century French Toleware Painted Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French hand painted toleware tray of the Napoleon the III era, circa 1850's. The hand-painted French metal tray is decorated with flowers and leaves o...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Metal

19th Century French Toleware Painted Tray
19th Century French Toleware Painted Tray

19th Century French Toleware Painted Tray

Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts. In good condition. Perfect for Soap Dishes. Unique set purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us wit...
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18th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Marble

Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts
Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts

Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts

Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze inkwell sculpture with nuanced brown patination. Two ink pots are cleverly hidden at either end of the sculpture: One in the stump of the tree and the other under a rock. Moig...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Brass, Bronze

Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez
Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez

Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez

French Napoleon Green Marble Office Inkwell With Feather wipe Sponge Holder
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
France Office writing or inkwell of golden bronze and green marble, Siglo XIX, Period of Napoleon III alto: 16cm, ancho: 49 cm, fondo: 26 cm Spectacular tintero in dark green marmol...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Marble, Ormolu

French Napoleon Green Marble Office Inkwell With Feather wipe Sponge Holder
French Napoleon Green Marble Office Inkwell With Feather wipe Sponge Holder

French Napoleon Green Marble Office Inkwell With Feather wipe Sponge Holder

Antique Baccarat Paperweight Landscape with Mountains
By Baccarat
Located in Oirlo, LI
Antique Baccarat Paperweight Landscape with Mountains, A Rare Specimen Additional information: Dimensions: 5 W x 5 D x 4 H cm Period o...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Antique Baccarat Paperweight Landscape with Mountains
Antique Baccarat Paperweight Landscape with Mountains

Antique Baccarat Paperweight Landscape with Mountains

Napoleon 3 wall-mounted letter tray
Located in Nivelles, BE
Napoleon 3 wall-mounted letter holder in boiled pulp cardboard, finely painted with orchid flowers.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Paste

Napoleon 3 wall-mounted letter tray
Napoleon 3 wall-mounted letter tray

Napoleon 3 wall-mounted letter tray

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mirrored Plateau
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century gilt bronze mirrored plateau is a marvel of the Napoleon III period, and reflects the opulence of the age with elaborate and intricate embossing in a variety of nature-i...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mirrored Plateau
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mirrored Plateau

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mirrored Plateau

Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze" Inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze, 19th century. H: 15cm, W: 21cm, D: 14,5cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Pair of Marble Paperweight with Fruits, XIXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
2 white marble paperweights with tinted marble fruit, Italian work from the 19th century Small chips Height 8.5cm 10x17cm.
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Pair of Marble Paperweight with Fruits, XIXth Century
Pair of Marble Paperweight with Fruits, XIXth Century

Pair of Marble Paperweight with Fruits, XIXth Century

19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Encrier set with richly-veined Verde Antico marble base mounted with pair gilt-bronze inkwells flanked on either side of a Napolean bust. The marble base with pen tray rest on sh...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.
19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.

19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.

1870 Antique French Pair of Napoleon III Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III pair of bronze and ormolu candleholders, superb quality for the six branches of grand design with acanthus motif supported by a center...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

1870 Antique French Pair of Napoleon III Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra
1870 Antique French Pair of Napoleon III Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra

1870 Antique French Pair of Napoleon III Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra

Saint Louis Encased Overlay Upright Bouquet
By Saint Louis
Located in Steyning, West sussex
Saint Louis encased overlay upright bouquet.
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1840s French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Saint Louis Encased Overlay Upright Bouquet
Saint Louis Encased Overlay Upright Bouquet

Saint Louis Encased Overlay Upright Bouquet

Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Double inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze" Important double inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilded bronze with nice neo-classical decorations, XIXth century. H: 12cm, W...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890
Located in Brussels, BE
A cut crystal inkwell inserted in a massive architectural beige marble base. Probably Italy around 1890.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Crystal, Bronze

Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890
Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890

Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890

Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain and bronze inkwell in the taste of Asian Art. Inkwell decorated with a Buddha in white porcelain on a red lacquer tray mounted with gilt bronze and inkwells in porcelain a...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.
Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.

Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.

Napoleon Iii desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.

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