19th Century Desk Accessories

This is an antique draughtsman's rolling ruler. An English, nitrided bronze cartographer's instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Wonderful c...

Simply Fabulous! Vintage 19th century letter opener or page turner with an ornate sterling silver handle and bone blade. Hallmark corresponds to: Birmingham, England, circa 1897.

Rare Antler Desk Standish with Elaborate Carvings, Germany ca. 1840 A rare antique writing desk set made of wood and original antlers decorated with fine carved hunting scenes depic...

English Country style (19th Cent) brass 3 similar piece weight set with loop top (1@ 4 oz, 1 @ 1lb., 1 @ 2lbs.)

French Empire period wastepaper basket.

An antique Staffordshire dog, Whippet porcelain inkwell. Circa 1880, England

A good quality late 19th century French gilded Ormolu Gran Tour influenced gilded Ormolu ink well, having classing motifs and Roman Centurion bust embo...

An Impressive and very large French Gilt Dore Bronze Clock with Arab Prince and Princess made for the Oriental Market. With the European market entranced w...

Like his father before him, Pierre Jules Mêne (1810-1879), seemed slated to spend his life as a metal turner. But his innate artistic talent led him to build on this youthfully acqui...

Swedish Limestone Paperweight in Dice Form, 19th Century A refined and sculptural Swedish paperweight in limestone, dating to the 19th century. The composition is defined by a strik...

A French Champlevé enamel inkwell from the 19th century, created in the opulent Napoleon III style. Crafted from gilded bronze with finely detailed polychrome enamel in shades of t...

A Louis-Philippe Gothic Revival gilt and patinated bronze inkwell Rising from two-tone gilt bronze bracket feet, the patinated bronze rectangular inkwell having a band of circular...

Exceptional French gilt bronze double inkwell desk stand signed A. Hiolle, dating to the Belle Époque period, circa 1800's. Elegantly sculpted with flowing naturalistic lines and abu...

This charming bronze letter holder and paperweight is a striking example of European craftsmanship and design. Shaped in the form of a fish with meticulously sculpted scales, this piece brings character and elegance to any desk or tabletop. Its intricate detailing and lifelike form showcase the skilled metalwork, with a touch of whimsy and sophistication.. The deep bronze colour is complemented by the striking red eyes that adds a pop of color, bringing the fish to life and drawing attention to its artistic details. Functional yet decorative, this piece is perfect for organizing letters or securing documents, while also serving as an artful conversation piece. Ideal for collectors of unusual decor or those who appreciate finely crafted metalwork, this bronze fish letter holder...

Beautiful pocket watch stand, or jewelry stand. Brass with enameled ornaments.

Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880. Stamped at the bottom "M B 5 9".

Stunning quality antique Victorian Papier-Mache Desk Set, having a quality Victorian papier-mache desk set inlaid with stunning mother of pearl detail raised on four bun feet, having...

Swedish Limestone Paperweight with Polished Fossil, 19th Century A charming Swedish paperweight carved from polished limestone, dating to the 19th century. The rectangular stone sla...

Exceptional Antique French green marble and gold bronze 4 piece inkwell desk set, circa 1875-1885. Includes: Inkwell: 11W x 8L x 4.75H Paperweight (Left): 3W x 5.25L x 3.5H Rolli...

This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight, circa 1880 in date. This splendid rectangular paperweight is exquisitely inlaid with a sumptuous arrangement of semi-precious stones including malachite, agate, onyx and amethyst. It is beautifully inlaid on a slate base. Not only is this desk paperweight very functional, but it is also an exquisite mineralogical wonder that can be admired by all discerning collectors. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation, Dimensions in cm: Height 2 x Width 17 x Depth 10 Dimensions in inches: Height 1 inch x width 7 inches x depth 4 inches. Pietra dura is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished coloured stones to create images. It is considered a decorative art. Pietre dure is an Italian plural meaning "hard rocks" or hardstones; the singular pietra dura is also encountered in Italian. In Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional objects in semi-precious stone, normally from a single piece, for example in Chinese jade. The traditional convention in English has been to use the singular pietra dura just to denote multi-colored inlay work. However, in recent years there has been a trend to use pietre dure as a term for the same thing, but not for all of the techniques it covers, in Italian. But the title of a 2008 exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Art of the Royal Court: Treasures in Pietre Dure from the Palaces of Europe used the full Italian sense of the term, probably because they thought that it had greater brand recognition. The material on the website speaks of objects such as a vase in lapis lazuli as being examples of "hardstone carving (pietre dure)" The Victoria & Albert Museum in London uses both versions on its website, but uses pietra dura. "A method of inlaying coloured marbles or semi-precious stones into a stone base, often in geometric or flower patterns...." Giovanni Montelatici...

Collection Of Antique Iron Coin Banks, Very Decorative. Priced Per Bank. Beautiful craftsmanship

Wonderful German late 19th century carved wood black Forest inkwell. Beautifully carved with a seated dog on a naturalistic base of ferns and foliage, the cut glass inkwells retaining their original leaf carved stoppers...

French gilt bronze and marble inkwell and pen holder.

19th-century Napoleon III-era inkwell made of marquetry and brass. 19th-century inkwell made of marquetry and brass, from the Napoleon III era. H: 9.5 cm, W: 32.5 cm, D: 26 cm Plea...

This elegant photo frame was created in England in the late 19th century, during the reign of Queen Victoria. The item stands on three brass legs, forming an easel support. The frame...

Anglo Indian (19th Century) antler veneered sandalwood writing box of rectangular form with 2 glass inkwells above a drawer (Vizigapatam).   

Chinese Porcelain Desk Vessel with Gilt Bronze Mount Origin: China, made for the European export market Material: Porcelain, overglaze decoration, glass liner, gilt bronze Date: Lat...

English-made aneroid barometer, mounted on a brass frame richly decorated with multiple ornaments of a marine character, in late 19th-century style. The structure, made by lost-wax c...

A pair of Victorian Gothic revival pressed brass letter Racks, 19th c. B. Days Patent, with the Royal Coat of Arms, both in the form of a Gothic mult...

English Victorian papier mache rectangular inkwell with gold stenciled and floral painted decoration with a small center box between 2 square sh...

Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.

Architecture game constructions with 56 colored stones inside a wooden box made in the laboratory of Dr. Richter Rudolstadt Thüringe in the late nineteenth century. The box is comple...

Italian micro mosaic plaque mounted within snuff box, depicting white and brown hound seated on grass. Circle of Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836). R...

Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted, controlled bubbles crystal inkwell with hinged lid, Ca. 1895, Boston, Goodnow and Jenks, - makers, The inkwell measures approximately 3 in...

A quite wonderful and romantic stationery box, ready to grace the finest of desk-tops. Made from burr walnut the wedge shaped box is smothered in fine quality polished brass mount...

A handsome Victorian novelty inkwell, cast in bronze in the form of a King Charles Spaniel, beautifully executed with two lovely glass eyes. The underside is inscribed with a roma...

Patinated and gilded bronze inkstand from the Napoleon III period, 19th century, in Japanese style. Japanese-style inkstand, from the Napoleon III period, 19th century, in patinated...

An Ensemble de Bureau in the Louis XVI Taste Constructed using gilt bronze, and 'Sevres' style porcelain having 'Bleu de Roi' borders, and hand p...

Intriguing 19th century Grand Tour carved Carrara marble cameo depicting a strong male profile, possibly the Italian poet Dante Alighieri Antique Italian...

Late 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Pen Holder An elegant French pen holder in finely chased and gilt bronze, executed in the Empire taste during the second half of th...

Inkwell made from crystal glass with a fine bronze lid. The lid shows beautiful floral patterns and beetles.

19th Century Ammonite Fossil Paperweight on Limestone Base A beautiful and highly evocative 19th-century paperweight, featuring a finely polished ammonite fossil mounted on a solid ...

Holiday Gift Idea! This is a late 19th century English tortoise shell desk box paired with a set of three Italian faux tortoise leather notebooks. The notebooks have not been used. T...

Napoleon lll, French Inkwell Desk Set, Boulle Inlay, Tortoise Shell, France, 19th century A superb and increasingly rare antique Napoleon III period Boulle inlay inkstand, exemplify...

Decorate a desk, library, or study with this elegant antique French double inkwell. Crafted in France circa 1880 during the Napoleon III period, the writing accessory is made of rich...

Pair of two morrocan letter openers The two pieces are made of white and yellow brass Geometrical motifs One of the items is adorned of red stones Dimension dagger letter opener: D: ...

Chinoiserie surface with rocaille bronze borders and holding three holders one for a sander and one ink and other pens. Porcelain likely by Samson.

This charming and highly decorative antique Spanish inkwell is crafted in the traditional Talavera de la Reina style, likely dating to the late 18th or early 19th century. The square...

French 19th Century Stained Pine Desk Organizer

An Unusual Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827–1875). Modelled as a fountain with pedestal surmounted by a bust of ‘Rieur napolitain’ (The Laughing N...

A 19th century diminutive, antique, mahogany campaign roll top desk on stand with brass plaque, brass lined case, string inlay, intriguing pop up hidden compartments, brass recessed ...

We see an important regency inkwell crafted out of mahogany with brass decorations in England, circa 1810. Measurements are taken without the crystal inkwells.

19th century Spanish bronze and mother of pearl watch stand topped with a parrot.

Pair of two morrocan letter openers The two pieces are made of white and yellow brass Geometrical motifs One of the items is adorned of red stones Dimension dagger letter opener...

Inkwell with Cloisonné Enamel and Onyx Base Origin: France, probably Paris Material: Gilt bronze, cloisonné enamel, onyx Date: Circa 1880 Description: Oval inkwell with a centrally...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite English Circa 1860 Crocodile or Alligator leather Writing slope storage box which ...

French hand painted toleware tray of the Napoleon the III era, circa 1850's. The hand-painted French metal tray is decorated with flowers and leaves o...

Pair of antique glass inkwells with silvered lids, France, circa 1880s.  

Louis XV style inkstand with chinoiserie design, lacquered top. This rare and stylish inkstand is a work of the house Boin-Taburet, goldsmith in Paris. This impressive size inkstand...

Description: Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks and Putti supporting a bell, pen holder and resting on four cut-out feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Cabeça de Mercury....