Early 19th Century Desk Accessories

Green leather case with several gussets and bound sheets. The case opens with a gold clasp. Inside the case, an oval miniature is pr...

This rare Russian gold snuff box was created during the period of Tsar Alexander I (1801-1825) by one of the most prominent Russian imperial goldsmith...

Rare and very ornate pair of French 19th century gilt brass altar candlesticks. The candlesticks are beautifully decorated with foliage and geometric design. Triangle base with winge...

Freres Rochat Gold Bird Box This stunning gold box was created by Frères Rochat circa 1820. At first glance, it may seem like a well-crafted, beautifully designed snuff box with a pearl floral motif on top. However, it holds a hidden surprise - a technical marvel of a singing, rotating bird! The button on the rim opens up the lid to reveal the intricately crafted bird that sings and rotates. It's a wonder how the complex mechanical mechanisms fit into such a small space. This antique box is truly extraordinary and a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the Rochat brothers. About Freres Rochat: Frères Rochat is a Swiss company that was founded in the early 19th century by Antoine and Samuel Rochat, two brothers who came from a long line of skilled watchmakers. The company quickly gained a reputation for producing some of the finest mechanical timepieces and automata of the time, including singing bird boxes, which they became particularly renowned for. The Rochat brothers' innovative designs and engineering prowess made them highly sought after by wealthy collectors and royalty alike. They were commissioned to create bespoke pieces for many high-profile clients, including Napoleon Bonaparte and the Russian Tsar, Alexander I. In the mid-19th century, Frères Rochat was taken over by another watchmaking family, the Favres, who continued to produce exquisite automata and timepieces in the same tradition. The company continued to flourish, with many of their creations being displayed in museums around the world. Today, Frères Rochat is still regarded as one of the foremost names in luxury watchmaking and mechanical automata. Their antique singing bird boxes are highly prized by collectors and connoisseurs, and the company continues to produce exceptional timepieces and other mechanical creations to this day. About Bird Boxes: Gold musical bird boxes...

French snuff box in agate and gold. Exceptional and very rare oval snuff box, created in Paris France during the second monarchic restoration period, between the 1818 and 1838. This beautiful box was designed in the baroque and Louis XV style, depicting the mythological scene of Venus and cupid holding an arrow. It was carefully crafted with two pieces carved from translucent gray-brownish agate and decorated with sculpted chiseled and repousse parts in yellow gold of 18 karats. Fitted with a hinged lid and embellished with one rose cut diamond. The scene represents the Greek-Roman mythological scene of Venus seated in her seashell chariot pulling back Cupid to take away his arrow. In ancient Greece Cupid was known as Eros, the young son of Aphrodite the goddess of love, beauty and fertility. For the Romans, Cupid is the god of love, son of Venus and Mars, god of war. Cupid was an assistant to his mother Venus, he directed the primordial force of love and brought it to mortals Weight: Total 100.45 Grams, (64.39 Dwt). Measurements: 65 mm by 53 mm by 33 mm (2.56 x 2.09 x 1.31 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped two times with ancient French marks; the Zeus head...

A beautiful antique, Regency era desk seal / wax seal. It has an expertly carved, faceted agate handle with tones of white and toffee colours. It has a decorative 9 karat yellow go...

Rectangular dance case in gilded bronze and red colored metal with moire reflections. The gilded bronze mount is finely chiseled with floral friezes, doves ...

Wonderful example of an Empire gold seal with an Italian motto engraved in an oval bloodstone: "giamai ingrato". The intaglio depicts a field with a sunflower, a river or a lake, a s...

A small Charles X ball notebook in mother-of-pearl and ormolu chiselled with flowers and flowery interlacings. Engraved in French "Souvenir", decorated with branches and Palais-Royal typical enamel flower on one face, and with simple branches on the other face. Il has its original paper pencil. French Palais...

This delightful inkstand in the shape of an ancient oil lamp is of particularily wonderful quality. The beaitiful handle of the oil lamp is designed ...

Excepional patinated bronze inkstand in the shape of a cascet on a pedestal with a drawer. It has exquisitely cast ormolu applications depicting lovers...

This extraordinary marble horses head was carved after a model from antiquity. The expressive and beautiful head has a wonderful elegance, it is mounted on a black granite plate.

Georgian Silver travelling Inkwell London 1814 prob John Douglas. Small rectangular inkwell plain with moulded borders and a hinged screw-down cover surmounted by a folding shaped an...

An Italian green granite box, with a micromosaic mounted in a two-color gold chased border. Depicted is a goldfinch (carduelis carduelis) on a branch with berries and overlooking the Mediterranean. The scene is surrounded by a millefiori border. By Giacomo Raffaelli...