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Vintage Proportional Divider, English, Brass, Compass, Draughtsman
s Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 6" proportional divider. An English, brass compass or draughtsman's instrument
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique Large Brass Telescope
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Nautical five draw telescope brass and mahogany, fully functional scope, A great piece of
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Victorian Coromandel Wood and Brass Book Slide
By George Bentjemann
Located in New York, NY
brass surrounds; Bearing brass makers plaque stamped "Betjemann's patent 462" and another "SELF CLOSING
Category
1840s Great Britain (UK) William IV Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
19th Century Victorian Coromandel Brass Book Slide
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian brass mounted coromandel extendable book slide in Gothic
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
19th Century Victorian Brass Decorative Dinner Bell
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Victorian brass decorative dinner bell, circa 1890.
Features 2 stylized fish which
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Late Victorian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand
Located in Montreal, QC
This inkstand exemplifies the excellence of French decorative accessories of the period. The design
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Fusee Lacquered Brass Original Enamel Dial 8 Day Desk Clock, 1890s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: French Fusee
STYLE / REFERENCE: Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Polished and
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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Letter Holder in Brass, Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautifully decorated letter holder from late 19th Century. Made of brass with walnut interior
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Late 19th Century European Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century English Brass Horse Head and Shoe Doorknocker
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century brass horse head & horse shoe doorknocker - also great as a paperweight desk
Category
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Victorian Gothic Reading Stand Antique Brass 1860 Lecturn
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Collectable Victorian reading stand in the Gothic style
Crafted from brass and we date this to
Category
1860s English Gothic Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Roycroft Arts
Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Letter Rack
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
original vintage condition, with beautiful patina.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Copper, Brass
Brass and Copper Moneybox Attributed to Marianne Brandt
By Marianne Brandt
Located in London, GB
An early twentieth century brass and copper moneybox of spherical form, the brass body opening with
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Copper
Brass William Shakespeare Repousse Embossed Round Charger Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 38" brass William Shakespear repousse embossed large round charger plate. Item features
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Grand Large English Cast Brass Rocking Blotter, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A most impressive desk top rocking blotter, beautifully decorated and very heavy being made from
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Fine Rosewood Brass Inkstand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English brass-mounted calamander inkstand
of large size fitted with two cut-glass
Category
19th Century English Antique Brass Desk Accessories
19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique French ebonised cut brass Boulle work encrier, circa 1840 in date and
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Fine English Bronze, Brass and Cut Glass Inkstand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine William IV patinated bronze, brass and cut glass two bottle inkstand with a central cast
Category
19th Century British Regency Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Pair Ornately Gilt Brass Framed Footed Glass Inkwells
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Pair of ornately gilt brass footed framed with cut glass holder inkwells. Each one is in great
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique Solid Brass Fire Hose Nozzle, c.1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A original antique solid brass fire hose nozzle wrapped in rope with "Underwriters
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique English Brass and Oak Butterfly Letter Clip - 1889
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful Victorian desk-top letter clip with a solid Oak backing and the hinged clip made from
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Letter Stand with Mahogny and Brass Rounded Jalousie Cover
Located in Knivsta, SE
Letter Stand in Mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni) and Brass details.
Closable by a rollable jalousie
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
19th Century Victorian Brass Lobster Shaped Inkstand, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th Century Victorian polished brass lobster shaped inkstand, with two inkwells and
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Inkwell on Horn and Brass Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 19th century English inkwell on horn and brass base. Crystal ink well with starburst design
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19th Century English Charles II Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Victorian English Brass Mesh Letters Box or Caddy, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
this one on a recent buying trip.
Made from brass wire mesh, it would sit perfect on a desk or foyer
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Handsome Large Antique English Brass Framed Magnifying Glass c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Edwardian desk / map magnifying glass, the frame made from cast English brass
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass and Metal Western Electric Fan c.1920
By Western Electric
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original Western Electric metal fan with brass plated blades, tilting head, three power
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Hoof Mounted Encrier or Inkwell with Brass Fittings, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century Hoof Mounted Encrier or inkwell with brass fittings and glass ink pot and a pen rack.
Category
19th Century English Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Roycroft Arts
Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Blotter Corners With Pad
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper blotter corners with
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Copper, Brass
Late 19th Century English Set of 5 Brass Bell Weights
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century set of 5 brass bell weights, English. An assembled set by W&T Avery, Birmingham
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Red Boulle Cut Brass Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique French shell red Boulle cut brass ormolu mantel clock, circa 1880 in
Category
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Fantastic quality set of antique Victorian brass scales and weights
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality set of antique Victorian brass scales and weights, having a quality brass centre
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Small Antique English Brass Framed Magnifying Glass / Paperweight, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
polished brass and is excellent quality having a lovely domed lens rather than flat on tops.
Excellent
Category
1910s European Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Mahogany Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and medium proportions, with unusual moulded brass inlay decoration
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique Early Victorian Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A 19th century campaign brass bound mahogany writing slope the hinged top with inset brass plaque
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Unusual Antique English Brass and Ebony Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Edwardian brass framed rectangular magnifying glass professionally polished to gleam
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique National Candy Store Brass Cash Register, circa 1900
By National Cash Register Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique country store cash register by National offers cast foliate and floral swag brass case
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Set of Thee Brass Magnifying Glasses on Stands, early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
A set of three standing brass magnifying glasses with original glass. These vintage English
Category
1910s British Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique English Oak and Brass Lectern / Book Rest, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
. The sides are trimmed in brass and the oak panels inset with a pierced or reticulated polished brass
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Pair of English Federal Brass Bell Shaped Doorstops, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English federal brass bell shaped doorstops with matching carrying handles, bulbous columns
Category
1790s English Federal Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Lead
Antique Early Victorian Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A elegant Campaign writing slope with brass bound corners and blank cartouche to the top, circa
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Unusual Antique English Brass and Ebony Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Edwardian brass framed rectangular magnifying glass polished to gleam. The handle is
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
1920s Art Deco Inkwell Modern Beveled Solid Glass and Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1920s Art Deco Clear Beveled Solid Glass Inkwell with Brass Hinged Black Onyx Glass Top
2.88 x
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Small Antique Table Gong, Oriental, Bamboo, Brass, Dinner Chime, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique table gong. An Oriental, bamboo and brass dinner chime, dating to the
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Coromandel Brass Wooden Letters Stationery Writing Box Casket
Located in Dublin, Ireland
carcass with lavish polished brass decoration. The dome shaped hinged cover opening to reveal an original
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Fine Quality Antique English Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
A small and versatile example, elegant for the desk top but still small enough to take out and
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Opaline and Brass inkwell by Tiffany Studio, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Opaline and Brass inkwell by Tiffany Studio, Early 20th Century.
Gilded brass and opaline inkwell
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Opal, Brass
19th Century Neoclassical Brass Inkwell
Located in Savannah, GA
Very ornate and substantial 19th French bronze footed inkwell in the neoclassical style. Features include two lions on either side, Medusa's face between the two lidded wells, and a ...
Category
1860s French Neoclassical Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Hammered Brass Bookends by Frost Arts and Crafts Workshop
By Frost
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of hammered brass bookends by Frost Arts and Crafts Workshop. The perfect addition to any
Category
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Copper
Collection of 33 Antique Bronze and Brass Padlocks C.1910-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original collection of 33 antique bronze, brass and steel padlocks by various
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Antique Coromandel Mahogany Brass Inlaid English Writing Box Slope Mother Pearl
Located in Dublin, Ireland
attributed to the work of Thomas Lund,
The top and front are exquisitely inlaid with brass, mother of
Category
19th Century English Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Brass Enlarger Lense
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th century brass enlarger lense. Great scale, and decorative piece. English, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Elegant Letterbox in Mahogany with Brass Decoration from the Early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant letterbox in mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni) with brass inlay decoration. The interior
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Large Antique English Brass and Mother of Pearl Magnifying Glass c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
The brass has been professionally polished and the lens without damage with a good strong and clear
Category
1890s British Edwardian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Finest Large Antique Austrian Brass Novelty Inkwell, Reading Owl, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
This is the finest example of a figural Owl inkwell I have had. I have had smaller or simpler versions but this impressive one stands 8 1/2" tall and features a beautifully cast Owl ...
Category
1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Vintage Cast Iron and Brass Emerson Electric Oscillating Fan, c.1930
By Emerson Electric
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original Emerson cast iron and metal oscillating fan with brass plated blades tilting
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel, Brass
French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell
Located in LEGNY, FR
French Napoleon III gilded brass "Boulle" marquetry and tortoiseshell inkwell.
Base with fauna
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique French ebonised cut brass Boulle work encrier, circa 1840 in date and made
Category
19th Century French Antique Brass Desk Accessories
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Antique Brass Desk Accessories For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique brass desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique brass desk accessories was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Antique brass desk accessories have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique brass desk accessories to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco antique brass desk accessories are of considerable interest. Erhard
Söhne, National Cash Register Co. and Sampson Mordan
Co. each produced beautiful antique brass desk accessories that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Brass Desk Accessories?
Prices for antique brass desk accessories can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique brass desk accessories begin at $13 and can go as high as $37,000, while the average can fetch as much as $882.
Finding the Right Desk-accessories for You
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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