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Item Ships From: South Coast
National Cash Register Co. Brass Cash Register
By National Cash Register Co.
Located in Brea, CA
Antique National Cash Register Co. Brass Cash Register, it is a very beautiful cash register, you can't find another better condition th...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Calligraphy Brush Filigree Red Coral Faux
Located in Somis, CA
This stunning, handcrafted calligraphy brush is a true testament to artistry. The handle is a captivating display of vibrant red faux coral beads, meticulously set within fine, silve...
Category
20th Century Chinese South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Bone
$75 Sale Price
31% Off
Vintage Porcelain Floral Desk Set by Neiman Marcus with Letter Opener and Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Porcelain Floral Desk Set by Neiman Marcus with Letter Opener and Tray. A very nice two-piece brass and porcelain desk set, circa 1970s. The set is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Space Age Plastic Desk Set Organizer
By Kartell
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice black & white Space Age plastic desk set organizer, circa 1970's great condition 2 pieces set great for envelopes, clips pens, etc.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Space Age South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice five piece Art Deco desk set in sterling silver coated bronze by Silver Crest Bronze Co., circa 1930s. The set is in good vintage condi...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
$360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Jade Calligraphy Brush 21" Long
Located in Somis, CA
This is a very large, substantial brush with 12 jade gemstone beads. Beads in barrel shape, hand made with polished celadon jade gemstones. Bone ferrule and horse hair. This exceptio...
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20th Century Chinese South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Jade
Gucci 5 Piece Desk Set in Crocodile/Alligator Gifted by Frank Sinatra
By Gucci
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fabulous Gucci 5 piece Desk set in a Crocodile or Allifgator grain leather or real skin. It was gifted by Frank Sinatra to his close friend and neighbor Daniel Schwartz of Rancho Mirage, a neighboring town of Palm Springs.
It is marked on the inside DS Noel FS. It was purchased from the estate of Daniel and Natalie Schwartz. The desk pad has a new green paper blotter. The ink blotter has a new matching green paper. The set is in remarkably good condition. We have a similar set listed for sale on this site. This set dates from the 1970’s. It was featured in an ad in Architectural Digest from the period. The desk pad is approximately 19.25x15.25 inches. The leather is in good condition. There are numerous rough edge spots and minor marks throughout. The letter opener has some gold plate loss. Please see the detailed photos
Provenance:
Black leather pieces gifted by Frank Sinatra to Daniel Schwartz.
Property from the Estate of Daniel and Natalie Schwartz, Rancho Mirage, California.
Footnote:
Frank Sinatra and Daniel (Danny) Schwartz first met in the early 1960s at Sinatra's Cal Neva Resort and Casino in Crystal Bay, Nevada, where they formed a close, decades long friendship.
Schwartz and Sinatra were neighbors at the Tamarisk Country Club, Rancho Mirage and golfed together, spent evenings at Melvyn’s Restaurant, Palm Springs, attended weekly dinner parties with family and friends, enjoyed trips to Las Vegas for games of Baccarat and Sinatra’s performances. Schwartz and his wife, Natalie, hosted Sinatra’s appointment as Honorary Mayor of Cathedral City, California in 1971.
Beyond their friendship, Schwartz and Sinatra shared numerous business ventures including thoroughbred ownership and philanthropic projects such as the Barbara Sinatra...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Architectural Hugh Acton Two Tier Letter Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Two level 1950s metal letter tray by Hugh Acton for the Brunswick Corporation USA, c. 1965
A minimilist architectural design. Substantial construction with the original black finish ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Black Enameled Perforated Metal Utensil Pen Desk Top Holder
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in San Diego, CA
Black enameled perforated metal utensil pen holder circa 1980's small ding on the bottom as shown.
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Travertine Elephant Letter Holder / Sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool mid-century modern Italian travertine elephant letter holder / sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Travertine
tessellated Black Marble Stone Desk Tray
By Maitland Smith, Renoir Designs
Located in San Diego, CA
elegant beautiful black tessellated marble by Renoir designs , catch it all ,desk tray , circa 1970's elegant and versatile ,
Category
20th Century Philippine Post-Modern South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Marble
1970’s Gucci Leather Desk Set Notepad and Pen Holder
By Gucci
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Gucci desk set from the 1970’s. This set belonged to the estate of Daniel Schwartz and we acquired it with the Alligator set Frank Sinatra Gifted to him which is availab...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Rare Gucci Alligator / Crocodile Leather 4 Piece Desk Set
By Gucci
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fabulous and rare Gucci 4 piece desk set in either Alligator or Crocodile real leather or embossed leather. Likely from the 1970's although I've see...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
$6,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Luxury Modern Book Stand Made of glass
By Plus Object
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This luxury book stand made of smooth black glass is a highlight that seamlessly combines functionality and modern elegance. Its minimalist yet eye-catching design enhances any inter...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
1820s English Early Victorian Antique South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Art deco Rare Bronze
Copper Letter
Pen Desk top Holder
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare & classic design on this patinated and bronze skyscraper style, art Deco letter & pen desk top holder great design .
Category
20th Century American Art Deco South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze, Copper
World War II Munition Trench Art Brass "Catch All"
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique military munition trench art, solid brass "catch all", circa 1920s. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 4.25"D x 3"H. The shell, which I believe is a 75mm, h...
Category
Early 20th Century American South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Studio Crafted Mechanical Pencil 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Finely crafted studio wood mechanical pencil in rosewood and wenge. Beautiful construction with metal components. Includes a desk stand. 1970s
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Rosewood, Wenge
Arts
Crafts Roycroft Hammered Copper Desk Top Envelope Holder Early Mark
By Roycroft
Located in San Diego, CA
early mark hand hammered desk top envelope holder nice detail and patina rare piece from 1910, hard to find item.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Copper
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Escritoire Desk
Located in Brea, CA
This Louis XV style vanity gilt bronze-mounted desk has one wide drawer in front and there are 6 drawers on two lines for even more storage. Fine writing desk with curved sides and g...
Category
20th Century American American Classical South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Hardwood
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA . Exquisite English lap traveling desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition conside...
Category
19th Century English Antique South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Two Piece Lucite Desk Set
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice two piece lucite desk set, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and includes a loose leaf calendar holder and a scratch paper box. The calendar measures 8.2...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Lucite
$275 / set
MCM Two Piece Brass and Faux Crocodile Desk Set
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice two piece brass and faux crocodile desk set, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and includes a long base with a letter holder, a pen holder and a business ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Polish Brass and Lucite Desk Accessories set by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1960’s polish brass and clear lucite desk accessories by renowned designer Charles Hollis Jones.
CHJ first designs were accessories, that ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Aged Brass and Acrylic Waste Basket and Tissue Holder by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Glamorous antique brass and lucite basket and tissue holder by American renowned designer Charles Hollis Jones.
In original vintage condition shows minor wear consistent wit...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage South Coast Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
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H 2.25 in W 14 in D 7 in
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