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Vintage Mid-Century Wood Plank Bookends
By Harpswell House
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique and simply exceptional pair of vintage bookends. Deriving on the uniqueness of the wood grain, these bookends are elegant and modernist. Simple lines contrast with organic pat...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
In Stock in Los Angeles, Green Rabbit Mini Portable Charger
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rabbit Mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
Power bank. You can carry Rabbit MINI in your bag as an external battery for yo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
In Stock in Los Angeles, Light Blue Rabbit Mini Portable Charger
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rabbit mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
Power bank. You can carry Rabbit MINI in your bag as an external battery for your smartphone or any other device.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
19th Century Giltwood Watch Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved figural giltwood pocket watch stand.
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique USA - Desk Accessories
Set of Three Natural Antler Tips & Brass Desk Accessories
Located in East Hampton, NY
This set of three (3) natural antler tips desk accessories are backed with brass base. Perfect for an executive desk, two paperweights and a letter opener. Rich natural coloring an...
Category
Late 20th Century American Black Forest USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Period 19th Century Wood or Horn Letter Openers, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two English Victorian period letter openers from the 19th century, made of wood or horn, priced and sold $195 each. Created in England during the reign of Queen Victoria, each of the...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood, Horn
In Stock in Los Angeles, Grey Kong Mini Portable Charger
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Kong mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
Easily transportable, Kong MINI becomes a Stand hugging the mobile phone and a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Carl Auböck #4330/1 Polished Brass Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck #4330/1 polished brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria.
Produc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
OLIVIA 6" Round Handcrafted Brass and Steel Valet Bowl Tray by Soraya Osorio
By Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
OLIVIA 6" round handcrafted valet tray bowl has a smooth blackened bronzed steel outside with an organic hand hammered brass top.
Each handcrafted piece is made to order, resulting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel, Brass
Carl Auböck #4995 Patinated Brass Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck #4995 patinated brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished and patinated brass by We...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4273 'Foot' Brass Paperweight
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4273 'Foot' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte Car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #3603L Large Brass and Leather Bell
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3603L large brass and leather bell. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bell is executed in polished brass a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4056 Nickel-Plated Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck brass #4056 brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist Viennese candleholder is executed in nickel-plated brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4635 Brass Bookends
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #4635 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass.
Price i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3848 Brass Bookends
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #3848 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished brass.
Price is per pair. Av...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4272-2 'Rooster' Brass Bell
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4272-2 'Rooster' brass bell.
Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bell is executed in polished brass.
Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4224 'Hand' Brass Bottle Opener
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4224 'Hand' brass bottle opener. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bottle opener is executed in polished brass.
Price is per item. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Sweep Dust Pan and Brush with Wall Mount Peg, Made of Brass and Horsehair Brush
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
This dust pan and brush bring a whole new dimension to cleaning. Made of brass and horsehair, the set comes with a magnetic peg that allows for the pan and brush to be proudly be dis...
Category
2010s American Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Minimal Bottle Opener Made in Brass, Stainless Steel and Raw Steel
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
Strong in form and heavy in weight, the bottle openers are elegant in their simplicity and precision. Solid bar stock is transformed through the most minimal intervention possible, c...
Category
2010s American Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel
Albert Paley 1994 "Medallion" Paperweight in Blackened Steel with Bronzed Patina
By Albert Paley
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Albert Paley large handcrafted steel medallion paperweight. Small edition for Arts Patrons. Formed and fabricated blackened steel with chemical patina...
Category
1990s American Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Art Glass Fish in the Ocean Aquarium Bubbles Paperweight 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Barbini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Glass Fish in the Ocean Aquarium Bubbles Paperweight 1960s.
The vintage Art Glass orange fish with bubbles paperweight is a stunning piece that encapsulates the beauty of underwater life in intricate detail.
Very unique and rare shaped Art Glass Murano tyle paperweight depicting an ocean scene or an aquarium with fish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
George V Presentation Treasury Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
This expertly crafted George V Presentation inkstand was presented to Lionel de Rothschild to commemorate the centenary of the Alliance Assurance Company. The work was forged by reno...
Category
20th Century English USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Rare Lalique "Chrysis" Mascot or Paperweight in Amber Crystal Art Deco France
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Presenting this fabulous "Chrysis" nude woman mascot or paperweight crafted in etched and polished amber crystal. This example is a limited edition release from the late 1990s produc...
Category
1990s French Art Deco USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
2000s Barovier Toso Italian Royal Blue Twisted Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design vertical photo frame in thick blown Murano glass worked in a luscious deep blue jewel color, by Barovier Toso, signed piece. The elegant texture of the tightly twisted glass frame...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Sterling Silver Inkwell by John & William Deakin
By John & William Deakin
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco sterling silver inkwell by John & William Deakin of Chester, England, circa 1921. The inkwell has a single back hinge to open the lid and a saucer cap as well as the origina...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
1962 Seattle World's Fair Space Needle Table Lighter in Chrome
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool 1962 Seattle World's Fair "Space Needle" table lighter in chrome. The lighter is in good vintage condition with some minor pitting and measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Mixed Exotic Shagreen & Wood Contemporary Waste Basket by R&Y Augousti of Paris
By R & Y Augousti
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible mixed exotic contemporary waste basket by R&Y Augousti of Paris, circa 2000s. The basket is made of cream colored shagreen and hard wood and is in very good vintage condition; it measure 4.5"W x 3.5"D and 23.75"H. Signed on the underside. #2463
R&Y Augousti was founded in 1989 by husband-wife duo Ria & Yiouri Augousti. Their artistic backgrounds brought them together as innovators in their field by reviving the artisanal techniques of shagreen and other exotic materials that were predominant in the Art Deco period of the 1930s.
Through their mix of vintage and contemporary design their furniture and home accessories brand were met with worldwide praise.
From a debut collection for the luxurious Hotel Crillon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Organic Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood, Shagreen
Seguso Murano Black Red Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare, and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown black and red bands Italian art glass flower sculpture. Documented, and signed by designer Archi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Leaf
An Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The round paperweight framed in black marble, with porphyry and sienna marble and other marble specimens. The center in sienna marble with carved bea...
Category
1850s Italian Grand Tour Antique USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Pair of Gilt Hollywood Regency Bookends by Borghese
By Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of Hollywood Regency bookends in a gold gilt finish in the shape of books with a floral cover jacket by Borghese of Italy, circa 1960s. The pair are in good vintage conditi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
1960s Austrian Cow Horn Comb by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant comb hand carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Horn
Archimede Seguso Murano Orange White Gold Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange, white and gold flecks Italian art glass bird with flower sculpture / paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece is pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Millefiori Flower Basket Italian Art Glass Paperweight Night Light
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, large vintage Murano handblown white filigrana basket with flower murrines Italian art glass paperweight on lighted base. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It has d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Murrine, Wood, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
English Wedgwood Black Basalt and Gold Jewelry Dish Neoclassical Revival
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A rare English Jasperware matte black basalt and gold dish in the Neoclassical Revival style, by Wedgwood, England, circa late-20th century. A beaut...
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold
Henrik Wigström 1908 Russia Saint Petersburg Enameled Snuff Box in 14kt Gold
By Henrik Wigström 1
Located in Miami, FL
A snuff gold box designed by Henrik Wigström.
Beautiful neo classic snuff box, created in St, Petersburg Russia, at the workshop of Henrik Wigström, back in the 1908. This piece has been carefully crafted in the Russian imperial and Louis XVI styles, in solid yellow gold of 56 zolotnik (14kt) and embellished with applications of white enamel. Decorated around with garlands and intricates dotted patterns. Fitted with an invisible hinge and close perfectly well.
Weight: 36.65 Grams, (23.49 Dwt).
Measurements: 41 mm by 39 mm by 14 mm (1.61 x 1.53 x 0.55 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped on both parts with Russian marks; the kokoshnik post 1908 mark with the letter a for the city of Saint Petersburg, the maker's mark HW associated to Henrik Wigström inside an oval cartouche, scratched with his inventory numbers 86111 and the 56 zolotnik mark for the assay and warranty of the gold.
Other Hallmarks: Stamped in the outside border, with German importation marks; the German Crown mark, the retailer mark AT inside an oval and the 585 mark for the assay and warranty of the gold.
Henrik Immanuel Wigström born on 1862 and was a Finnish silver & goldsmith. He was one of the most important Fabergé workmasters along with Michael Perchin. Perchin was the head workmaster from 1886 until his death in 1903, when he was succeeded by his chief assistant Henrik Wigström. These two workmasters were responsible for almost all the imperial Easter eggs.
Henrik Wigström was born in Ekenäs, Finland, and was apprenticed to a local Danish born goldsmith named Peter Madsén, a successful manufacturer of silverware who was familiar with the jewellery trade in the city of St. Petersburg, as at one time he had had a workshop there. Once in Madsén's employment, his master's trade with Russia, as well as his numerous business contacts here, brought him to work in St. Petersburg. Goldsmith Werner Elfström employed Wigström as a apprentice on his arrival in the capital in 1875. Wigström became assistant in 1884, at the age of 22, to Perchin, whose shop at that time was already working exclusively for Fabergé.
Wigström became head workmaster at Fabergé after Perchin's death in 1903. The number of craftsmen in Wigström's workshop diminished drastically with the outbreak of World War I. By 1918, the Revolution forced the complete closing of the House of Fabergé. Aged 56, Wigström retreated almost empty-handed to his summer house, on Finnish territory, and died at Terijoki in 1923. His art is similar to Perchin's but tends to be in the Louis XVI, Empire, or neo-classical style. Nearly all the Fabergé hardstone animals...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Neoclassical Antique USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tissue Box Cover
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM walnut tissue box cover, circa 1980s. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures: 10.25"W x 5.5"D x 3.5"H. The box appears...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Salviati Murano Orange White Fade Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
By Salviati, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark orange to white Ombre fade design Italian art glass fish figurine, sculpture. Documented to the Salviati company, with "Salviati & C. - Made ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Leaf
Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Blue Glass Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist...
Category
20th Century Chinese USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone, Other
1960s Vintage Minimalist Italian Design Nickel and White Glass Desk Table Lamp
By Valenti
Located in New York, NY
Italian design mid-century modern rare table lamp, space age mushroom shape, signed by Valenti & C., Milan. This light ideal for a desk light source has a very sleek shape, the white glass allows for plenty of illumination and the nickel finish adds appeal to the design. A rare example in the collection of Valenti lighting.
Base measures: 8.25 in Diameter - Glass globe: 10.25" Diameter
Valenti Luce was founded in 1929 and became iconic during the 1960s, representing superior design in Made in Italy lighting...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome Double Inkwell, France 1930s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
French designer Jacques Adnet (1901 - 1984) designed this elegant Art Deco modernist chromed metal heavy desk accessory. The piece features a minimalist geometric shape double inkwel...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Adorable Signed Steuben Caterpillar Paperweight Sculpture
By Steuben Glass
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful Steuben art glass caterpillar.
Category
1970s American Vintage USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Tiffany Studios Style Iridescent Favrile Glass Scarab Paperweight
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco style iridescent favrile glass scarab paper weight
In the manner of Tiffany Studios
USA, 20th Century
Measures: 5"W x 3"D x 1.75"H
Very good ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Perforated Brass Pail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass pail with curved handle. This piece features a round perforated body with rivets at both the top and bottom of the pail. It would be a great décor piece or waste basket.
Dimen...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Fratelli Toso Murano Mosaic Wild Flowers Basket Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso spring wild flowers, micro millefiori, Italian art glass ribbons basket paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The inside ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze & Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze & Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 4.75" H x 11.5" W x 6.25" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Empire USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Double Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze double inkwell box in the Venetian design
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.25"W x 3.13"D x 2.75...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Paperweight
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze paperweight in the Venetian design
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.25"W x 2.5"D x 0.88"H
Good...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Pine Needle" pen tray
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 9.63"W x 2.8...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Signed Tiffany Studios Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Early 1900's
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This vintage early 20th Century leaded glass and bronze table lamp was made by the Tiffany Studios, New York. The handcrafted leaded shade is made u...
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Stamp Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze stamp box in the Venetian design
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4"W x 2.25"D x 1.75"H
Good ori...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts and Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Pine Needle" letter rack
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & crafts period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone pen tray
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 8.75"W x 2.63"D x ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends in the "Venetian" pattern, with a custom blue leather desk blotter.
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, E...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Macassar Wood, Chrome and Lucite Desk Accessory Letter Holder
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
This impressive Art Deco modernist desk accessory or letter holder was crafted in France in the late 1940s. This sleek, geometric-shaped mail rack has a Macassar wood main body, chro...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone rocker ink blotter
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.75"W x 2.75"D x 1.75"H...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Green Stone Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist...
Category
20th Century Chinese USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone, Other
1980s Baccarat French Bunny Rabbit Paperweight Crystal Sculpture
By Baccarat
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Precious 1980s France Baccarat bunny rabbit paperweight sculpture
French crystal glass
approximately 3.25 H 2 W 3 D.
Signed Baccarat
Preowned original ...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Cartier 1926 Tom Pouce Ladies Lighter 18kt Gold Bronze Champlevé Emerald & Lapis
By Cartier, Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Mughal ladies Tom Pouce lighter designed by Cartier.
Fabulous and extremely rare ladies cylindrical gasoline lighter. Created in Paris during the art deco period by the house of Cartier, back in the middle of the 1920's. This miniature Tom Pouce lighter, takes its name from the classic short fairy tales by the Grimm's brothers, Tom Thumb (Tom Pouce being the French translation). It was crafted with Champlevé colored enamels over rustic bronze and accented with details in yellow gold of 18 karats. Embellished with natural lapis lazuli and an emerald. The main outside body is decorated with organics elements and figures of red and blue birds. Gorgeous look and surely a great conversation piece which is accompanied by the round Cartier red box.
Champlevé, in the decorative arts, is an enameling technique or an object made by the champlevé process, which consists of cutting away troughs or cells in a metal plate and filling the depressions with pulverized vitreous enamel. The raised metal lines between the cutout areas form the design outline.
Emerald: Accented on top in a bezel setting, with 1 square faceted cut of a natural green emerald of about 0.15 carats.
Lapis: Mount with 1 flat round cabochon cut, carved from lapis lazuli of about 1.25 carats.
Birthstone: Emerald for the month of May.
Weight: 21.95 Grams, (14.07 Dwt).
Measurements: Have a diameter of 16 mm and a height of 33 mm (0.63 x 1.30 Inches).
Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark, the serial numbers, the French taxation mark for luxury items BL inside a rectangular cartouche and signed, "CARTIER 5554", stamped with matching cases numbers, 13 & 13.
Ministere Des Finances Lighter Tax 1911-1945
Note: On 10th December 1910 the French state adopted a new tax regulations on all devices indented to produce spark or fire by friction, or by any other means, and of the combustion of a flammable substance. Since 1st January 1911 every lighter in France that was intended for sale in the French market had to be taxed and adequately marked. To confirm that the excise duty was paid to the Ministry of Finance a special duty metal plate (stamp) was attached (usually welded) to the lighter by the lighter manufacturers. The fees charged by the French state were high but the tax rates levied by the state were varying depending on the type and finish of the lighter. Following tax rates were used: 2 French francs for common pocket lighters, 5 Fr for pocket lighters made of silver, 20 Fr for luxury pocket lighters (e.g. made of gold), 5 Fr for common table/desk lighters (over 10 cm), 10 Fr for table/desk lighters (over 10 cm) made of silver, 50 Fr for luxury table/desk lighters (over 10 cm) made of gold or platinum. Between 1911 and 1916 a simple copper plate was used which had the date 1911 engraved. Later, between 1916 and 1945 a new plate (undated) was introduced with the letters "C" and "I" (stands for indirect taxes) and a profile of Mercury (patron god of financial gain, commerce and messengers) with an inscription "Ministère Des Finances" (eng. Ministry of Finance). Two shapes were used for the plate – oval for table lighters, the other one for pocket lighters. Additional to the two duty plates a marking "BL" (Briquet de Luxe, eng. luxury lighter) was introduced in 1926. It was a small hallmark which was considered as more discreet and applied only on luxury lighters like Quercia or Lancel. It is worth to mention that France was not the sole country where lighters were taxed and marked with special plates...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage USA - Desk Accessories
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Bronze, Enamel
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