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Period: 19th Century
Victorian Measuring Tape Bell Shaped
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Victorian measuring sewing tape in a bell shape. Collectible
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American Victorian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Metal

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese brass four-piece desk set with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Meiji era, late 19th century. Inaba workshop. The set incl...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Enamel

Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desktop specimen case. An English, mahogany and brass miniature chest of drawers in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Beautiful...
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British Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Wood

Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very fine Russian giltbronze mounted malachite veneered inkstand from the first quarter of the 19th century. Of rectangular form with an acanthus leave decorated border on round fe...
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Russian Empire Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Malachite, Bronze

Fine French Cartonnier, 19th Century, Attributed to Paul Sormani, circa 1865
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine French Cartonnier, 19th century, attributed to Paul Sormani Paris, circa 1865, bois de Violette, satine quarter-veneer and six gilt-tooled brow...
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Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Wood

Rare 19th Century Russian Ormolu, Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal and Jeweled Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
An Extremely Rare 19th Century Russian Empire Ormolu, Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal and Jeweled Inkwell. The inkwell features a circular base with a faceted crystal insert, framed by an ...
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Russian Empire Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Crystal, Ormolu

Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of calligraphic ink blocks. A Japanese, boxed set of 8 soot ink shapes, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Ink bl...
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Japanese Japonisme Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Composition

19th Century Enameled Pocket Watch Stand, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful pocket watch stand, or jewelry stand. Brass with enameled ornaments.
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French Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Brass

Oversized Antique English Olivewood Stationery Cabinet by Betjemann Leuchars
Located in Northampton, GB
Bearing a Duke’s Coronet From our Writing Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this exceptional Victorian Olivewood Stationery Cabinet. The Cabinet of large size finished in ...
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English High Victorian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Brass

Stamp box in embossed silver w/ wooden interior five compartments, hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Stamp box in embossed silver with wooden interior and five compartments, hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali I Title. Weight: 350.61 grams. Dime...
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European Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Silver

Silver bell with mechanism inside resting on a guilloche cup
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver bell with mechanism inside resting on a guilloche cup. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 347.23 grams. Dimensions: 16x5cm. Conten...
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European Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Silver

Rosewood calendar with silver fittings and side adjustment
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Calendar in rosewood with tremolos, silver applications, lateral operation for adjustment. Metal: Silver and Wood. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 321....
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European Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Silver

Silver opening bell with mosaic reliefs on three half-ball feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver opening table bell with relief mosaic applications and resting on three half-ball shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Boar's Head. Weight: 166.93 g...
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European Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Silver

Russian Antique Desk Set in Guilloche Enamel with Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Russian desk set features glittering rose diamonds and silver gilt. The set comprises a stamp, two inkwells, a letter holder and a picture frame, which all sit on a St...
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Russian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Enamel, Silver

Victorian Silver Plate Writing Slope In The Shape of a Book With Compartments
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Unusual Victorian Oak Desk Slope In The Shape of a Book With Internal Divisional Sections Complete With With Two Cut Glass Inkwells Bound With Silver Plate Decorative Idents Inkwel...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Silver Plate

Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique British Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Ebonized Trim. The Interior Features a tooled Blue Leather Scriver, A Single Glass Inkwell, A Handcrafted Exquisite Gift For The Writing Enthusiast. Item will include new notepad pad, Quill pen (modern), and one single glass inkwell and Ink Pen and Lockable Key Antique lap...
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British Campaign Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Brass

19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique letter rack, made of Black ebonized wood, with brown patinated brass trims. Made in the late Napoleon III period in France, around 1870-1880. Bombay shaped fron...
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French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Brass

Rare Antler Desk Standish with Elaborate Carvings, Germany ca. 1840
Located in Berghuelen, DE
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...
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German Black Forest Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Wood, Antler

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality Chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around the outer edges and carrying handles to each side. These desk were made for sea captai...
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Chinese Campaign Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Brass

Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique nautical rolling ruler. An English, ebony maritime or draughtsman's instrument of the Captain Field's Improved type, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 190...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Brass

Antique Georgian Brass Mounted Double Inkwell Stand With Two Hand-Blown Inkwells
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Set of 19th Century Antique Georgian Mahogany Brass Mounted Double Inkwell Stand With Original Handblown Glass Inkwells Brass Topped Inkwells...
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British Georgian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Brass

Emile Gallé (1846-1904)
Located in Porto, PT
This elegant Émile Gallé vase, crafted in France during the height of the Art Nouveau movement, represents the refined artistry and innovation of one of the most celebrated glassmake...
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Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Art Glass

Emile Gallé (1846-1904)
Emile Gallé (1846-1904)
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Victorian Polished Leather Document Box With Leather Lining Stamped GMC
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cherry Red Polished Leather Document Box With Leather Lining Brass Handle Black Baize Base Fitted With Hill Cozens 5 Lever Brass Lock Stamped G M C The Medical A...
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British High Victorian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Brass

Antique Bachelor s Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bachelor’s writing slope. An English, coromandel and satinwood correspondence box dating to the Regency period, circa 1830. A superior example of portable desk furniture, showcasing striking casework and a fine fitted interior. Crafted from select coromandel stocks, displaying rich grain interest with flashes of warm amber Fascia appointed with a brass shield escutcheon and inset lock to front — key present Lid opens to reveal dual writing skivers, in a later dark blue embossed leather Front skiver with brass clasp, opening to a generous storage compartment Rear skiver lifts to reveal a striking satinwood interior, presenting rich saffron hues Replete with document slides, a pen tray and a pair of glass ink wells Brass recessed carry handle to the lid, set within a shaped backplate for portability Presented in good antique order, with light, sympathetic wear consistent with age This fine Regency writing slope...
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British Regency Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Brass

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Stunning Regency Era Rosewood Hand-Crafted Writing Slope. With Purple Velvet Interior, Secret Compartments. Befit With The Original Brass Topped Square Glass Inkwells. Decorated ...
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British Regency Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Brass

Fantastic set of antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan London
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic set of large antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan London, having a fantastic quality set of antique Victorian scales by S.Mordan London, the brass scales...
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English Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Brass

Large Antique Oak Perpetual Desk Calendar. English, C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A fabulous oak desk calendar Lovely colour of oak Original patina. Not re-polished Good condition. All text and numbers complete Free UK shipping   
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English Edwardian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Oak

L. M. Ericsson BC 2000 Telephone Made in 1900 Designed as Old Times Book Press
Located in Sweden, SE
Very rare collectible desktop telephone L. M. Ericsson model BC 2000 (Old Catalogue No. 400) for battery ringing. Exclusive and unusual design in the form of an old times book press. Framework of polished walnut. Micro-telephone RE 2002 (Old Cat. No. 520) with cord RS 7021 (Old Cat. No. 2252) and switch in the handle resting on a cradle switch, flexible cable, RS 9000 (Old Cat. No. 2084) and terminal block within Ericssons serial number that dates device on 1900 Stockholm, Sweden. Size app.: 22.5 cm (roughly 8.9 in) high, 27 cm (roughly 10.6 in) wide, 11 cm (roughly 4.3 in) deep. Very good condition, age and usage wear plus tiny losses. Please study high-res pictures for cosmetic condition! In person actual item may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 2 kg it is going to measure some 3 kg packed for shipment. Lars Magnus Ericsson began his association with telephones in his youth as an instrument maker. He worked for a firm which made telegraph equipment for the Swedish government agency Telegrafverket. In 1876, aged 30, he started a telegraph repair shop with help from his friend Carl Johan Andersson. The shop was in central Stockholm (No. 15 on Drottninggatan, the principal shopping street) and repaired foreign-made telephones. In 1878 Ericsson began making and selling his own telephone equipment. His phones were not technically innovative, as most of the inventions had already been made in the US. In 1878, he made an agreement to supply telephones and switchboards to Sweden's first telecom operating company, Stockholms Allmänna Telefonaktiebolag. Also in 1878, local telephone importer Numa Peterson hired Ericsson to adjust some telephones from the Bell Telephone Company. This inspired him to buy a number of Siemens telephones...
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Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Metal, Brass

Outstanding quality carved Black Forest jewellery box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality carved Black Forest jewellery box having a quality carved eagle to the top above carved leaves and berries standing on a shaped carved base, having a lift up lid ...
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Swiss Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Velvet, Wood

Late 19thC Spelter Ink Stand Centered with a Gun Dog
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC spelter ink stand Centred with a Gun Dog with pheasant in its mouth, flanked by glass inkwells in a shaped base c1890 Measures: 10" W x 5" D x 5" H.
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English Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Spelter

19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Rounded Globe Style Tantalus Liquor Set
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Globe Style Tantalus liquor set. The round globe top which rests on an elongated ormolu base is not common to find. The crystal top is m...
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of Dog-shaped bookends made of onyx and bronze
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful pair of Italian Baroque paperweights from the 1800s. The pair is made with a truly binding Onyx base. The onyx stone has been carved to make the paperweights semi-equal. Ab...
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European Baroque Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Onyx, Bronze

END OF THE 19th CENTURY ENGLISH TRAVELING WRITING DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
This solid mahogany travel desk is a fine piece of English manufacture from the late 19th century. Made with high quality mahogany wood, it has an elegant and refined appearance. The...
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English Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Leather, Wood

Pair French Silvered Bronze Lions Mask Plinths w/ Hand-Carved Rock Crystal Orbs
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Incredible French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Silvered Bronze Lions Mask Plinths with Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Rock Crystal Orbs. Boasting sumptuous French Regency d...
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper sake set with cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. A total of 8 cups, 8 saucers, and a sake pot. Floral design against the cobalt blue b...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Enamel, Copper

19° Century italian 800 Silver Desk Set
Located in VALENZA, IT
Italian desk set in 800/1000 silver late 1800s. The set consists of: Square-shaped ground crystal inkwell with hinged silver lid and 24kt gold finish inside . Rectangular pad with silver knob...
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Italian Other Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Silver

Large antique Victorian quality mahogany and glass desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique Victorian quality mahogany and glass desk set having a large quality mahogany stand of a rectangular shape with pen trays and the original pair od glass ink wells.
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Victorian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Glass, Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier Inkwell by Boin Taburet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze, mahogany and porcelain Encrier (Inkwell). The oval mahogany base surmounted with an ormolu mounted trim, dual-trays and fi...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Bronze, Ormolu

Gilded bronze and alabaster letter carrier in the Japanese style, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
Gilded bronze and alabaster letter carrier in the Japanese style. The bronze tree branch decorations are very delicate. The alabaster plates on the two main sides give a very luminou...
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French Japonisme Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Alabaster, Bronze

Gold Carnelian Armorial Seal with Agate Handle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gold Carnelian Armorial Seal with Agate Handle A. Croisier, Paris Circa 1880 This exquisite agate, gold and carnelian armorial seal, dating to circa 1880, once belonged to the Marqu...
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French Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Agate, Carnelian, Gold

19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century brass bound mahogany writing slope circa 1890. Good quality brass bound box slope made in mahogany.  Inscribed brass plaque shows that this was presented to a mr james ...
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English Campaign Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Brass

19th Century English Cased Drawing Set Length of Longest Tool
Located in Buchanan, MI
An 19th century English cased drawing set length of longest tool. Measures: 6 1/4 inches.
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English Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Brass

19th Century French Tantalus Liquor Set
Located in Mérida, YU
Very rare French 19th Century Ormolu Tantalus-Liquor Set in the shape of a globe. The Crystal Globe is made on a extraordinary pattern. Comes with 3 hand cut Crystal bottles and 6 g...
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Ormolu

French Arts and Crafts Oak Stationary Box with Tambour
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Arts and Crafts oak stationary box with Tambour This very attractive French Box is made in Oak in the Arts and Crafts style, it has a...
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Arts and Crafts Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Oak

Silver notepad with floral reliefs, pen and leaves
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver notepad with engraved floral motifs and mechanical pencil inside. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 72.17 grams (Gross Weight). Dimension...
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European Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Silver

French Empire Gilt Bronze and Marble Standish
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Empire Gilt Bronze and Marble Standish 19th Century. The bust inscribed on the reverse Baril 1830. The rectangular green and white marble platform supporting a bust of Napole...
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Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Bronze

Letter Rack or Stationery Rack in Leather from the 19th Century, France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant 19th centuryletter rack or stationery rack from France It is unusual to find them with their original key. Very nice interior beautiful pati...
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French Aesthetic Movement Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Leather

19th Century Laptop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century laptop is also known as a writing slope, or a lap desk! It became wildly popular in the 19th century because a "laptop" provided an expansive flat writing surface t...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Metal

Fine Leather Bound Tunbridge Ware Blotter Book
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : A Fine Leather Bound Tunbridge Ware Blotter Book Date : c1855 Period : Victorian Origin : Tunbridge Wells Decoration : A panel of isometric cubes to the pillowed front ‘pag...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp
Located in Northampton, GB
Scrolling Brass Inlay From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp. The Writing Box of rectangular shape edged in bra...
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English George IV Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Silver, Brass

Antique Candle Sticks and Inkwell Émeaux de Bresse Desk Set Enamel Brass France
Located in Munich, DE
This beautifully enamelled set comprising an inkwell and two candlesticks will cheer up any room. A fine example of the wonderful enamel work executed in Bresse around 1870. The mast...
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French Victorian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Brass

The early Victorian silver Rococo Revival inkstand of General Charles Nepean
By Robinson, Edkins, Aston
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The early Victorian silver Rococo Revival inkstand of General Charles Nepean, of rectangular form, with two silver mounted, cut glass inkwells, flanking a central wax holder, surmoun...
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English Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Silver

Venetian Grotto Style Book Stand
Located in East Hampton, NY
Early 19th century book stand in carved wood, gilded and painted in the Venetian style..... grotto style book rest.
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Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Wood

PAIR OF 19th Century French CHENETS Louis XVI Style
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF 19th Century French CHENETS Louis XVI style, in gilded metal. Dim.: 29 x 13 x 5 cm good conditions
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Metal

19th Century French University Teaching Shapes - Collection Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
19th Century French University Teaching Shapes - Collection Of Eight. We know little of the history or use of this collection but they are from the late 19th Century and came from ...
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French Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Beech

Traveling Desk Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Georgian period traveling desk from circa 1820, crafted in England, features an Italiante metal handle and lock that enhance its functionality and historical charm. The exterior...
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English Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Wood

Iranian Qajar Period Lacquered and Lithographed Wood Pencase
Located in London, GB
Iranian Qajar period lacquered and lithographed wood pencase. Iranian, 19th century. Measures: Height 4cm, width 23cm, depth 4cm. This antique Iranian...
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Persian Other Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Wood

Victorian Coromandel Desk Set Letter Box
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Coromandel Letter Box and Blotter Pad Book - with Studded Brass Banding of Anthemion Form with Central Jasper Ware Wedgwood Plaques - Blotter 8.5"w x 12"h - Box 9"w x 5"d x...
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English High Victorian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Zebra Wood

19th Century English Brass Calendar and Letter Holder
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome, stately desk calendar and letter holder from the Victorian era. It's hand-forged from solid brass, which one can feel from the weight of the piece. The antique brass has...
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English High Victorian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Brass

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Writing Case, Victorian, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique correspondence box. An English, leather bound writing case, dating to he late Victorian period, circa 1890. Graced wit...
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British Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

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Leather

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