20th Century Desk Accessories

A large metal box decorated with two triangle decorations in red and eggshell enamel on a brown back ground, signed: Jean Dunand, circa 1925.

FACTORY / HOUSE: Concord for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: 8 Day Leather Travel Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Red Leather CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMEN...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Ball Clock MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Gilt Plates DIAL / HANDS: Breguet Style Arabic Numerals...

La Nouvelle Bague desk stamp in 925/ooo sterling silver and blue fire enamel. Measures 7 x 3 cm, total weight g 125. The diameter for the rubber to be made for the stamp-seal is 20 m...

La Nouvelle Bague desk and purse lens in 925/ooo sterling silver and blue fire enamel. Measures 4 x 4 x 1.2 cm, total weight 70 g. Made in Italy - Florence 1997 The distinctive styl...

Elegant and rare Hermès Paris silver card holder, featuring a mounted “Jeton” (commemorative coin) inscribed with “J. Car. Hen. Sallin, Dean of Medicine”. This historically inspired ...

An objet de Vertu designed by Roberto Legnazzi. An incredible over sized piece, created in Alessandria Italy at the jewelry atelier of Roberto Legnazzi, back in the 1970's. This is a fabulous objet de vertu piece to be exhibited in any desk or place. Has been carefully crafted with strong orientalism patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. It is embellished with a nice selection of calibrated white colorless diamonds and is mount with an incredible extra large piece of natural coral, carved with Japanese motifs and the figure of a standing Quan Yin. The blade is made in the shape of a samurai katana sword. Diamonds: Mount in a flush setting, with 60 round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.82 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-2 Clarity. Coral: Mount on top, with 1 piece of coral, carved with orientalism motifs. Onyx: Accented with, 1 oval double cabochon cut carved from black onyx. Weight: 334.95 Grams, (214.72 Dwt). Measurements: 454.66 mm by 142.75 mm (17.90 x 5.62 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark associated to Roberto Legnazzi, the Italian mark for the gold assay signed, "18KT .750 *1932AL". Roberto Legnazzi The Legnazzi company represents the fourth generation of a family of jewelers who creates jewelry since 1911 in his workshop in Valenza. The style Legnazzi is a bright example of Italian jewelry tradition and has been able to perpetuate itself over time thanks to the elegance that expresses in his creations. They was always looking for innovation and with a great attention to detail, they seek to satisfy the tastes of a sophisticated international clientele. His exquisite jewels are popular not only in Italy but all over the world. The atelier of Roberto Legnazzi was one of the master enamellers of the David Webb Company back in the 1970's. Actually his jewelry atelier is located at the Corso Giacomo Matteotti, 2, Valenza Alessandria. Orientalism In Art In art history, literature and cultural studies, Orientalism is the imitation or depiction of aspects of the Eastern world. These depictions are usually made by writers, designers, and artists from the Western world. In particular, Orientalist painting, depicts the Middle East, and it was one of the many specialties of 19th-century academic art, and the literature of Western countries was influenced by a similar interest in Oriental themes. Objets De Vertu Ojects de vertu, objects of virtu or objects of vertu, are small luxury objects which are not termed jewelry in the strictest sense of the word, meaning that they are worn on the person. These include minaudieres, cigarette cases, golden lighters...

FACTORY / HOUSE: J.E.Caldwell, Philadelphia STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Finish CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 8 Inch Square MOVE...

A rare and elegant desk accessory set by Hermès Paris, this pair of post-it holders showcases a refined bamboo-style wood finish. Designed to elevate everyday stationery into objects...

A monumental inkwell by New York identity, Edward I. Farmer. The piece consists of a large piece of carved fluorite and a carved amethyst finial which has all been set in sterling silver. The mount for these carved stones is elaborate with a floral motif to the foot and decorative engraved borders on each rim of the piece. The internal sterling silver 'well' is removable for cleaning and polishing. The inkwell is in lovely condition, however appears to have some signs of old stabilisation to the fluorite which has slightly yellowed over time. These stabilisations could very well be from when the piece was formed as an inkwell, with Farmer often using stones of age. Edward I. Farmer was a prominent American art dealer, antique trader...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve and Company San Francisco STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Glass, Gilt and Nickel METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: D...

Track and remember the passage of time with this antique French carriage clock in brass and enamel. This miniature table clock features an oval g...

14K 2-Tone Art Deco Retractable Pencil - Checkered board small pencil measuring 2 inches when closed and 4.5 inches when opened. To use the pencil ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Asprey London STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 8 Inches X 6 Inches MOVEMENT / CALIBER: High Grade / 8 Day / 15 Jewels D...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Bailey, Banks & Biddle STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / 8 Day Clock METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 8 Inches X 6 Inches MOVEMENT / CALIBER: High Grad...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co STYLE / REFERENCE: Victorian Style Carriage Miniature Carriage Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Nephrite Jade and Sterling Silver Hardware CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 2 Inches Wide X 3 Inches Tall X 1.5 Inches Deep MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day French with Exposed Platform Escapement. DIAL / HANDS: WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This rare and all original miniature carriage clock was produced for the legendary house of Shreve & Co. The workmanship is exceptional the Silver Hardware is all hand made. We have never seen this extraordinary clock before and it has just been given a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker. Shreve & Co. is a jewelry and watch retailer that was founded in San Francisco, California in 1852. The company was originally founded by George C. Shreve and his nephew Samuel, and it quickly established itself as one of the leading jewelers in the West. In the early days of the company, Shreve & Co. specialized in selling silver...

A rare and very special piece created in a collaboration between two world brands - CORUM and BACCARAT Limited Edition Crystal & Skeletonized Golden Bridge Desk Clock Timepiece in t...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Chinese Sterling silver pot with hand carved Jade elephant...

Hermes -Paperweight leather and gold plate representing a belt buckle - personal item with a date and initial R.B. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 21.5 cm (8.46"), Widt...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Corum Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Erotic Ball Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver and Semi Precious Stones CIRCA / YEAR:...

A rectangular natural Serpentine box carved in shallow relief, the lid is decorated in floral patterns with a central flower of 8 buds which is encircled with a bigger motif extendin...

Intricately crafted in gilt brass, here is a fine French carriage clock from the late 19th to early 20th century. This analog timekeeper of a discernible style features heavily decorated columns, ornately patterned sides and back, and an enamel dial with black Roman numerals and hands and gold dot minute markers. The movement inside is Brevet 13896 with a platform lever escapement. This table clock...

Beautiful antique wax stamp/seal with a sophisticated smooth simple design on the honey caramelized brown with tints of orange carnelian stone in a ...

Hermes -Paperweight in solid silver representing a caduceus. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 10 cm (3.93"), Width: 7.5 cm (2.95") Condition: Very good condition Seller ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver & Bronze / Kiln Fired Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS: 4 Inches X 4 Inch...

Antique Sabino Opalescent Glass Mermaid Candy Dish C. 1930 10” Diameter. Sabino opalescent glass Mermaid candy box . 1930 Slightly domed cover...

FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin Lucerne STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Table Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Stone & Metal CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 5 Inches X 5 Inches 2 Inch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson Jewelers to STYLE / REFERENCE: Desk METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt and Brass CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE...

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FACTORY / HOUSE: Asprey London STYLE / REFERENCE: Strut Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Polished Beveled Agate and Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 9.5" ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Gilded Brass CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS /...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Alfred Dunhill London STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Stone and Metal CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE...