Hand-Crafted Desk Accessories

Rare early Art Deco sugar tongs, depicting a Dandy, or boy with jokey hat. Also useable for ice cubes. Made about 1930/40 in Vienna Austria. Designed by Fran...

Vintage jeweled elephant sculpture paper weight wearing traditional ceremonial costume. Finely hand painted animal sculpture of an elephant...

Fantastic egg-shaped paperweight made in mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This incredibly charming paperweight was designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the 195...

Tiffany Studios bronze desk lamp with original iridescent shade, scrolled bulbous harp, and resting on circular fluted base with the original five bal...

Brass Toilet Roll Holder Attributed to Maria Pergay, France, circa 1970 An elegant and sculptural toilet roll holder attributed to the celebrated French designer Maria Pergay, renow...

Art Deco Belgium black marble desk set This 3-piece desk consists of an inkwell (with the original brass insert) Penn holder and a rocker blotter. S...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red, and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine. Attributed to the Seguso Vetri D'Arte workshop. A drawing of a similar figure ...

A handsome antique portable writing slope crafted in richly figured hardwood and finished with decorative brass mounts, stringing and escutcheons. The exterior has a warm, polished s...

Vintage large art glass paperweight features sculptural oval silhouette with central design of a wide white glass latticino ribbon wrapped around large controlled bubble, encased in ...

An expressive pair of vibrant glass birds Superbly hand blown using crimson red, sparkling aventurina, rich emerald green and crystal clear glass Circa 1960's A substantial and weigh...

This is a beautiful photo frame from the Art Deco period, handmade from oak with a sun-rise or fan design and with two glass inserts, which we date to circa 1920s. The photo size is...

Antique suitcase made of crocodile leather handstitched with leather lacing and secured with tacks, an attractive antique reptile skin suitcase with a...

Modern style sterling silver inkwell. The inkwell was made from a raw sheet of 925 silver and hand-shaped to form a slightly rounded rectangle. A double-line border was soldered on t...

Russian letter opener designed by Leonid Kochergin. This is a very handsome luxurious desk letter-opener, created during the imperial Russian period in the city Saint Petersburg, be...

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...

Spectacular and rare large venetian murano aquarium sculpture paperweight in the form of an egg with two colorful fish and multicolor strands of cane that resemble aquatic plants, ke...

Unique handmade twisted iron Gucci-style horse bit paperweight or sculpture. This piece is fully hinged and can be easily wall-displayed for a clean form pie...

The Asprey Company is an iconic British luxury home goods maker, located in London, England and was established by William Asprey in 1781, They established their current residence in London on Bond Street between 1847 and 1859 after a couple of acquisitions. They were the Nieman-Marcus of the day and made only the finest products, utilizing the best quality materials; dealing in everything from jewelry to fashion, and appealing to those wanting to buy gifts for weddings, occasions, and events. This is a customized desk set, consisting of a crystal cut glass inkwell with a brass hinged lid, resting in a velvet lined well. Markings on the velvet lining under the inkwell indicate Asprey manufacture and Bond Street location “Asprey London, 166 Bond Street 22 Albemarle Street”. To the sides of the well are two Wedgwood cameos with the typical Greek mythology themed blue and white jasperware. Resting inside the recessed pen holder is a 14-karat gold nib pen marked “no. 3”, made by Aiken & Lambert, an American company (New York City) and manufacturer of fine quality gold fountain pens. Hand engraved brass mounts are applied to the surface, while the oval shaped inkwell and pen holder rests on three bun feet. The wood is an ebonized calamander (coromandel wood) which is a rare and valuable hardwood from Sri Lanka. Also included as part of the desk set is a hinged, fold over, double sided document holder with a blotter lined interior. The exterior of the document holder is also of calamander wood, with hand engraved brass mounts to the top surface. As with the desk inkwell and pen holder, the document holder has a Wedgwood blue and white jasperware cameo...

Crystal photo frame of excellent craftsmanship and artistic quality. The crystal has been hand sculpted and has an intense and brilliant blue fi...

LIA 6" Square Valet Tray Bowl — Hand-Hammered Bronze & Blackened Bronzed Steel The LIA 6" square valet tray bowl is a versatile sculptural accessory, designed to function beauti...

This unique desk or table lamp was designed and produced by Conrad Fehn around 1925. Fehn worked during the peak of the Amsterdam School period and is known for his daring, original ...

A substantial 4.45-inch crystal paperweight infused with suspended floating bubbles, creating a mesmerizing sense of depth and movement within the glass. The clarity and weight of th...

This Murano glass paperweight, produced in Italy in the 1990s, is formed as an egg-shaped sculptural object, combining traditional glassmaking techniques with a decorative, contempor...

Hans Jensen Danish Silver-Plated Vanity Set – 6-Piece Antique Collection with Embossed Classical Scenes, Marked "Prima Alpacca Import" A rare 6-piece antique vanity set...

Dimensions - H: 7 1/2in W: 10 1/2in D: 7 3/4in This Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and bronze Ormolu Inkwell is truly a sight to be seen! If we take a look at t...

19th Century Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With A Tooled Black Leather Scriver Slope will include A Single Glass Inkwell A vintage pen S moder...

A wonderful vintage Hermes Silverplated Horse motif magnifying paperweight. The detail of the casting is quite extraordinary. The original box is included although the box is quite...

Vintage Sheaffer Fountain Pen and Ballpoint Pen Set in 12K Gold Filled Diamond Pattern, USA, circa 1970 Elegant vintage two-piece writing set by Sheaffer, dating from the late 1960s...

Magnificent Murano blown-glass sculpture depicting an elegant pair of swans. This delightful piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s by the mastery of Archimede Seguso. In ama...

This is a lovely and unique, cameo embedded recumbent lion themed hand blown fine quality art glass paperweight; from the Northern Bohemian region of Czechoslovakia, produced at the ...

An exceptional decorative box crafted from natural malachite, showcasing the stone’s remarkable color and highly distinctive figuring. The surface is alive with rich emerald, forest,...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark pink, opal white, and gold flecks Italian art glass swan sculpture / figurine. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso, with ori...

A bronze Tourette desk lighter designed by Ronson. Very rare desk table Touch-Tip lighter, created in Newark New Jersey by Ronson, at The Art Metal Works Co. during the art deco per...

Signed Dominick Labino Hand-Blown Art Glass Controlled Bubble Paperweight, circa 1970s. A spectacular, signed and dated, hand-blown art g...

A rare opportunity to own a piece of American mid-century history in its most authentic form. This Remington Rand De Luxe Model 5 portable typewriter is presented exactly as time lef...

Fountain p en in 925/1000 sterling silver and 14 kt gold nib, with fire-enamelled Art Deco design. Diameter mm. 11, length cm. 14. Silver weight gr. 53. . Designed by Giorgio Salimbe...

This set is comprised of a soap holder, toothbrush holder, tray with raised edges, tissue holder and paper bucket. The onyx quarries of the Carolina vill...

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, surrounded by two finely chi...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand green, red, and blue Italian art glass sea turtle figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an original "Ve...

Vintage Postmodern chrome table lighter Kogen Japan Piezo, 1970s Postmodern vintage chrome table lighter. Removable lighter portion is marked Piezo on top and Kogen on bottom Vintage mid century modern 70s table lighter. Does not work. Great decorative collectible rare vintage table lighter...

Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice statue or paperweight. Nice metal dice atop a metal base. Was made as a journeyman's piece. The journeyman's piece is a centr...

This antique Grant Tour micro-mosaic paperweight is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy, or possibly the Vatican City, and dating to approximately 1880 and done in t...

This European bottle green dump glass paper weight features a display of frosted flower pedals erupting in a fountain motif, controlled bubbles that interplay with the design, with s...

Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beautiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, mostly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library. Our pieces are made by hand. One of...

Mid-Century Modern hand blown Murano glass fish figure with multicolor murrine and gold flecks, Italy 1950s. This fish sculpture has multicolor spots in brown, orange, red, green, ...

Luxurious Desk Set Ballpoint pen, fountain pen and small pocket magnifying glass in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent polychrome fire enamels on guilloche in an early 1900s A...

Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Figural Elephant Inkwell Desk Stand. This is an antique Victorian colonial decorative desk ebony wood stand. Late 19...

William IV 19th century writing slope circa 1835. Elegant and good quality William IV rosewood writing slope. Clean elegant lines, come with original mother of pearl cartouche, nam...

This exquisite antique inkwell is a stunning example of Art Nouveau design, shaped like a grotto shell and inscribed with "Souvenir du Croisir," capturing the romantic essence of a b...

Rare pair of original, American made, Marked, Native American / Indian bookends. In the earliest years of the 1900s a lady artisan working out of New York created these now very r...

Small decorative paperweight cube full in black Marquina marble. Each piece is in a way unique (every marble block is different in veins and shades) and handmade by Italian artisans ...

The piece measures 3.25" high and 2.25" wide at the center. It is signed by the artist near the base. James Alloway (b. 1957) is a renowned American glass artist. James had a fasci...

Beautiful vintage Strathearn hand blown millefiori flowers, white ribbons, hand made in Scotland art glass paperweight. It has 2 added murrines, one ...

A beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush with blue and white porcelain. Handle with hand painted blue and white porcelain balls of "double happiness" characters, hand polished and crafted. Bone ferrule and horse hair. This is a great brush for painting and calligraphy art...

Jewels for your desk or table.......A Pair of antique semi-precious Scottish banded agate wax seals for sealing letters. They are hand carved in natural s...

Large antique Black Forest (Schwarzwald) pen holder featuring two inkwells and a central bear figure; handcrafted from wood around the turn of the century (c. 1900) in Southern Germa...

Vintage "Ocean" Scene Art Glass Egg Paperweight in the Style Murano of Italy, circa 1980s. This piece is heavy, is in good vintage condition with no chips or scratches, and measures ...

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue snail, with light blue shell Italian art glass sculpture. The piece is documented to the Salviati company, and at...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable, Art Nouveau, fully restored stationary writing cabinet with date func...

Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop. Found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy....