1850s Desk Accessories

Circa 1980's. 18k gold plated Must de Cartier Vendome Trinity ball point pen that writes in blue ink. Twisted trinity design on top with a nice textured surface to the pen. Features ...

Victorian Owl Letter Opener crafted of 800 grade silver with celluloid and glass eyes. Charming figural, novelty motif from the late 19th Century. Be...

Antique swivel seal pendant set with Carnelian and Blood-Stone set in 9-carat rose gold, British Hallmarked Birmingham 1900, Sponsor mark "M&M". Could ...

Cartier Desk & Travel Clock – Cathay Pacific Pilot Edition – 1980s A rare and highly collectible Cartier desk and travel clock with a unique aviation provenance. Issued by Cathay Pacific Airways to long‑haul pilots, this piece was designed as a refined bedside or desk companion during stopovers. Featuring the airline’s stamp on the caseback, it combines Cartier elegance with genuine historical significance. Key Details • Model: Cartier Desk & Travel Clock • Era: Mid‑1980s • Case Size: 50mm x 50mm • Case Material: Brass • Dial: Signed Cartier Paris • Hour Markers: Black Roman numerals • Hands: Classic Cartier style • Crown: Set with original blue cabochon stone • Movement: Quartz • Functions: Time (alarm no longer operational) • Mechanism: Foldable travel case design Condition Report Case: Shows visible marks and scratches from travel use, adding authentic character and provenance. Dial: Clean and well preserved with strong Cartier signature and legibility. Hands: Original and in excellent condition. Crown: Blue cabochon intact and original. Overall: A well‑travelled piece with honest wear, consistent with its history and purpose. Working Order Quartz movement recently fitted with a new battery. Timekeeping is accurate and reliable. Alarm function no longer operational and reflected in pricing. Our View This is far more than just a travel clock — it is a piece of aviation history. Cartier objects with documented airline provenance are rarely seen, and the connection to Cathay Pacific pilots makes this particularly special. The classic Roman dial, blue cabochon crown and foldable design give it unmistakable Cartier identity, while its honest wear tells a story of real use across the globe. A rare opportunity to acquire a unique and meaningful Cartier collectible that stands apart from typical luxury desk clocks.

This exquisite desk object was crafted in France during the early 20th Century and would have been an impressive object to own. The desk seal is crafted from a cigar shaped piece of black onyx which features a diamond set collar to one end and a monogram intaglio 'seal' to the other, all circa 1915. The monogram is 'AMF' which has been beautifully engraved into the underside of the seal. The piece retains its original Morocco leather fitted box signed 'Appay', a French manufacturer, and embossed 'AMF' to the top of the lid. The firm Appay were retailing at 24 Rue De La Paix in Paris which is close-by the Place Vendome and also the Opera, however little information is known about the business. The hinge on the Morocco leather box...

Amazing and Rare Silver and Gold Steamer Trunk Case, by Cartier for Cole Porter. Cole Porter, one of Americas leading songwriters and bon vivants of the e...

Hermes -Paperweight leather and gold plate representing a belt buckle - personal item with a date and initial R.B. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 21.5 cm (8.46"), Widt...

A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed Cartier, case signed European Watch and Clock...

Embark on a literary journey with the Montblanc Writers Edition 2007 William Cuthbert Faulkner 3 Piece Pen Set, a tribute to one of the most influential American authors of the 20th ...

This Cartier Mother of Pearl, Rock Crystal and Agate Desk Clock is of French Origin, and dates back to the 1980s. SKU#W-00755

Vintage Cartier 14k solid gold ink tray and pen holder accessory. Measuring 2 5/8" x 2 5/8". Depth of the tray 8mm. Decorated with enamel in the c...

This limited edition Le Carré Hermès hardcover book by Nadine Coleno is a collectible volume dedicated to the history, design, and visual language of the Hermès carré scarf. Publishe...