$1,500 / set
GUCCI Set of Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Gucci set of magnifying glass and letter opener made of solid brass / Made in Italy Original mark on the item / comes in original box length 4.7 inches / magnifying glass dia...
Brass
Gold Plated Adam & Eve Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set by Michael Aram
By Michael Aram
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous gold plated "Adam & Eve" magnifying glass and letter opener set by Michael Aram, circa 2010s.
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage Silver-Plated Equestrian Desk Set
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian equestrian desk set from the 1980s, comprising a silver-plated letter opener and a magnifying glass that doubles as a bottle opener.
Silver
Gucci Letter Opener and Magnifying Glass, 1950s Italy
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a sophisticated touch to your home office or workspace with this vintage Gucci desk set. Includes a vintage magnifying glass and a letter opener in solid brass, complete with ori...
Brass
Decorative Silver Plated Magnify Glass and Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine silver plated desk set consists of a magnify glass and letter opener.
Silver Plate
Handsome Letter Opener, Magnifying Glass with Alligator Handles, Sterling Mounts
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome letter opener, magnifying glass with alligator handles, sterling mounts.
Silver, Stainless Steel
3 Pcs Desk Set Black Forest Style Magnyfiying Glasses and Letter Opener with Hor
Located in Boca Raton, FL
3,pcs desk accessories set of two magnifying glasses and one letter opener with antlers as handles.
Horn
Late 20th Century Brass Desk Set - Bookends - Letter Opener and Magnifier
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful desk set, made around 1960. The set consists of two bookends, a magnifying glass and a letter opener.
Brass
Exceptional Italian Alligator Desk Set Pristine Condition
Located in Buchanan, MI
Made in Italy, 9items total. Note: the two inter letter opener and magnifying glass is not part of the set and are listed separately.
Leather
$57,800 / set
Georg Jensen Complete Henning Koppel Desk Set 1232
By Henning Koppel
Located in Hellerup, DK
The set includes: Pen holder #1243, Paper Weight #1231, Paper clip box #1236A, Large Tray #1232, Ruler #394, Letter Opener, Magnifying Glass #392, Pen Tray #1232, Card tray #1232 Ad...
24K Gold-Plated Five-Piece Desk Set in Wood Presentation Box, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each accessory is finished in 24K gold plating ("Placcato Oro Laminato 22 Kt." label inside the box) and features a refined geometric design accented by brushed silver-tone detailing...
Gold Plate
English Brass Desk Set Letter Opener and Magnifying Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
English Brass Desk Set Letter Opener and Magnifying Glass
Brass
Bamboo Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Finely crafted island or coastal décor vintage desk set accessories with bamboo handles. The Art Deco style magnifying glass and letter opener are brass mounted in ornately decorate...
Brass
Sold
H 0.63 in W 4.25 in D 8.88 in
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Opener & Magnifying Glass
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze letter opener and magnifying glass featuring Zodiac symbols By Tiffany Studios (both pieces signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Magnify...
Bronze
Reed & Barton Equestrian Letter Opener, 1940s USA
By Reed & Barton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Reed & Barton letter opener with a detailed horse head handle in solid silver plated metal. Reed & Barton 274 stamped on the base of the handle. Elegant patina to the silver. T...
Metal, Silver Plate
Sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist German Desk Set in Brass and Leather
Located in New York, NY
A very elegant desk set which includes a nine-inch/23-centimeter ruler, letter opener with magnifying glass and paid of scissors.
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 1.58 in W 11.03 in D 4.34 in
Fabergé Style Three-Piece Russian Desk Set in Diamond, Enamel and Silver Gilt
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
The set comprises a letter opener, a seal and a magnifying glass, all similarly decorated with diamond Emperor Alexander III monogram against a blue guilloche enamel surface and silv...
Silver, Enamel
20thC Cartier Silver Plated Desk Set, c.1990
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Silver plated Cartier desk set adorned with lapiz lazuli cabochons. Includes a circular box with a removable lid, a ribbed design pen holder, a letter opener, and a magnifying glass.
Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Silver Plate
Selection of Desk Accessories
Located in Atlanta, GA
From left to right, they are: 1) The silver plated Italian letter opener measures 10.5"L and is priced at $50. 2) The Asian style lucite and brass letter opener measures 7.75"L and i...
Brass, Silver Plate
Vintage Hermes Desk Set with Horse Head Detail
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Handsome vintage Hermes desk set- made up of a letter opener, a magnifying glass, and a paper clip.
Silver Plate
Vintage Gucci Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great vintage Gucci magnifying glass and letter opener set. Made of polished brass in excellent vintage condition.
Brass
Sold
H 8.15 in W 0.5 in D 0.3 in
English Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with Horn Handles 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Mid-Century Modern desk accessory set composed of an Art Nouveau style magnifying glass and a letter opener with hand carved horn handles mounted with a handcrafted sterlin...
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 8.5 in W 0.65 in D 0.5 in
1970s English Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with Antler Handles
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Mid-Century Modern set composed of a magnifying glass and a letter opener with antler handles mounted with a hand-crafted sterling silver decor supporting the stainless ste...
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 8.2 in W 0.5 in D 0.4 in
1970s English Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with Bone Handles
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Mid-Century Modern desk accessory set composed of an Art Deco style magnifying glass and a letter opener with hand-carved bone handles mounted with a silver plated handcraf...
Stainless Steel, Silver Plate
Sold
H 1.25 in W 8 in D 4.125 in
Silver Plated Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set by GSA for Neiman Marcus
By Godinger, Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage silver plated magnifying glass and letter opener set by Godinger Silver Art (GSA) for Neiman Marcus, circa 1990s.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 7.5 in W 0.65 in D 0.25 in
1970s English Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener with Mother of Pearl Handles
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Mid-Century Modern desk set composed of a magnifying glass and a letter opener with mother of pearl handles in a sophisticated twisted carving, mounted with an engraved ste...
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 4.73 in W 9.65 in D 5.12 in
Antique Reception Desk Letter Set, English, Walnut, Magnifying Glass, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Delivered waxed, polished and ready for use. Dimensions: Set width: 24.5cm (9.75'') Set depth: 13cm (5'') Set height: 12cm (4.75'') Magnifying glass width: 7.5cm (3'') Magnify...
Oak, Walnut
Set Containing Letter Opener and Magnifying Glass by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Roma, IT
Includes a magnifying glass and a Letter Opener. In their original box.
Metal, Silver
Desk Accessories Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Desk Accessories Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with 1970 Excellent vintage condition.
Brass
Gump's Jade Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Northampton, MA
A vintage (circa 1980s) Gump's San Francisco letter opener and magnifying glass pair created in gold-tone non-tarnish metal with hand-engraved floral details and with sleek, beautifu...
Jade
ANTIQUE ENGLISH WALNUT RECEPTION DESK LETTER SET MAGNiFYING GLASS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Comprising a magnifying glass and a letter opener elegantly displayed on a stand, the set features beautifully crafted walnut handles that enhance the polished plated brass instrumen...
Walnut
Gucci Desk Set in Leather and Brass
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set includes: Large desk blotter, notepad holder, pen cup, large letter tray with cover and letter opener with magnifying glass tip.
Brass
Vintage Herz German Desk Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage German leather and metal desk set. Includes : Scissors, letter opener and built in magnifying glass.
Metal
1900's Jade Handled Letter Opener and Magnifying Glass Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of jade handled letter opener and magnifying glass.
Hermes Vintage Leather and Bronze Desk Magnifying Glass
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Hermes Leather and Bronze Desk Magnifying Glass Elegant gilt bronze magnifying glass with black leather handle stamped Hermes Paris from the Art Deco style, 20th Century Me...
Bronze
GUCCI Set of Double Vintage Playing Cards
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Gucci vintage set of poker playing cards including 2 brand new decks of cards and original box / Made in Italy Width: 6.5 inches / Depth: 5 inches / Height: 1.5 inches 1 set ava...
Paper
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
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