1880s Desk Sets

19th century, early 1880, letter wax seal in cast bronze, in Neoclassical Revival style. Highly collectible for its high quality of details, chased with an organic nature-inspired de...

A late 1880s cast bronze French seal with an early Art Nouveau flair, unusual and highly collectible for its perforated shape and high quality of details. The style is shown in its N...

Heading : Tunbridge ware desk stand by Thomas Barton Date : c1880 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Two inkwells with faceted covers, stamp box with w...

This is a distinctive antique French silver communion set, comprising a corpus Christi, St Mary and St Joseph, Circa 1880 in date. The communion set is beautifully displayed in the original leather triptych easel case. The craftsmanship is second to none throughout all aspects of this magnificent set which is sure to add an unparalleled touch of sacred art to your home. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 17 cm x Width 19 cm x Depth 2 cm - When open Height 17 cm x Width 9 cm x Depth 3 cm - Closed Dimensions in inches: Height 7 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 1 inch - When open Height 7 inches x Width 3 inches x Depth 1 inch - Closed The Christian cross, seen as a representation of the instrument of the crucifixion of Jesus, is the best-known symbol of Christianity. It is related to the crucifix (a cross that includes a corpus, usually a three-dimensional representation of Jesus' body) and to the more general family of cross symbols, the term cross itself being detached from the original specifically Christian meaning in modern English (as in many other western languages). The basic forms of the cross are the Latin cross with unequal arms (✝) and the Greek cross (✚) with equal arms, besides numerous variants, partly with confessional significance, such as the tau cross...

This is a fabulous antique Victorian games compendium and tantalus, circa 1880 in date. It consists of three cut crystal liquor bottles with stoppers, a pair of engraved shot glasses, a silver plated tray and a fitted cribbage board...

A large example, measuring 10" in length with a glass diameter measuring 4". The antler horn handle is finished with a solid or sterling silver terminal , highly decorative and the ...

An antique compact book mill with rotating function. The bookmill is made of solid mahogany wood, inlaid with copper and zinc .It has four storage com...

Late 19th century French bronze letter rack, richly decorated with ornaments and griffins in Renaissance style. Heavy quality bronze as well as very refined. Dating from about 1880.

Beautiful rosewood inkstand with 2 glass inkwells with a center square glass canister. The top with a place for pens on the front and back with a slim drawer for paper. Each side wit...

This beautiful writing set was made in Sheffield 1882 and is out of 1450gr. Sterling silver. The maker's mark is JBB. The two inkwells are made out of cut crystal glass.

This set of nine antique wooden and woven needle shuttles were originally used for weaving fishing nets in Belgium. Their age and use has turned them into sculptural objects with an...

A handsome and very unusual English novelty inkwell / desk set made from solid cast brass with an Equestrian theme. The footed base has a decorative engraved decoration around the rim framing the scene within. There is some lovely detail to this set with a central plinth draped in a plaid / tartan rug...