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Style: Belle Époque
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century Brass Letter Rack
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique brass letter rack.
Estimated date and origin: France, circa 1920-1930.
The letter rack is in good condition. Sturdy and s...
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1920s Vintage Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Banded Agate and Ormolu Antique Inkwell c1895
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : A 19th century banded agate and ormolu bronze inkwell
Date : 1880-1910
Origin : France
Decoration : The handle and inkwell with engraved foliate design. Original glass line...
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1890s French Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Massive Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, by Hans Müller
By Hans Muller
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, by Hans Müller
Austrian, circa 1900.
Behold the Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, a masterpiece attributed to the skilled hands of Ha...
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Late 19th Century Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Candlestick Cloisonne Enamel Chamber Stick, 1890s Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous candlestick. Made of metal with cloisonné enamel parts. Beautiful color and patina.
This was made probably in the early 1890s-1900s.
Fantastic piece for a Living Room.
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1890s German Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Ormolu
French Belle Epoque Tromp L'éoel Bronze Paperweight Ashtray, ca. 1880s
Located in New York, NY
Belle Epoque ~ Tromp L'éoel
Paperweight Ashtray w/ Cigarette & Match-Striker Holder
in form of a Glove
Patinated Bronze
France, ca. 1880s
ABOUT
Made in France in the last quart...
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1880s French Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Wooden Box, Casket, Gründerzeit / Wilhelminian, circa 1890, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Very nice early wooden box, made in Austria, Central Europe. The box was made in the Gründerzeit period, how we call it in Europe, in this case around 1890.
There are some interest...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut, Cherry
Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Desk Clock 18kt Gold & Platinum
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier.
An impressive and magnificent "mignonette" desk clock, created in Paris France by the house of Cartier, during the Edwardian Belle Epoque period, back in the 1905. This stunning piece is very rare and has been designed with neoclassic French patterns and carefully crafted with parts made up in yellow gold of 18 karats, silver and platinum. It is mounted with four spherical parts, carved from green chrysoprase. The five sides are embellished with applications of vivid purple enamel over a sunburst and linear guilloche ground and the borders are accented with a linear frame of white champleve enamel. Fitted in the reverse with a sistem to open and close the three winding parts to manipulate.
Movement: Mechanical 8 days, key winding and It is accompanied with the associated original key.
Dial: White ceramic with gold batons for the seconds, with Arabic black numerals and gold hands, inscribed, Cartier Paris-London.
Diamonds: The platinum part on top is mount, with 60 calibrated Old European rose cuts diamonds, 0.30 carats, F color, VS-1 clarity
Chrysoprase: Mounted with screws on the base, with 4 four spherical cabochon cuts carved from natural translucent green chrysoprase with a weight of 8 carats.
Weight: 272.8 Grams, (174.87 Dwt).
Measurements: 47 mm by 40 mm by 70 mm (1.85 x 1.57 x 2.75 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, the mark for the silver and gold assay and warranty, the maker's mark for Eugène Bako inside a lozange cartouche, the case numbers, the Cartier serial numbers and signed at the bottom, "CARTIER 2027 LONDON PARIS 11290 S".
Literature: Olivier Bachet & Alain Cartier, Cartier Exceptional objects, Palais Royal 2021, Volume 1, Pp-117 and 128, for two similars Illustrated, see figures.
Comparative Literature: Hans Nadelhoffer, Cartier, Jewelers Extraordinary, London, 1984, pl.18 Barracca, Negretti & Nencini, Le Temps de Cartier, Milan, 1989, p.34 A Cartier carriage clock of very closely related design was sold Antiquorum Geneva, The Magical Art of Cartier, 19 November 1996, lot 36 (illustrated in its travel case in Nadelhoffer). The dial design may be compared with other Cartier desk clocks of this period illustrated in Barracca et al.
Publications: Published in the Vogue Art...
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Early 1900s French Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Platinum, Silver, Enamel, Gold
Pair of decorative table frames, brass, circa 1880
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful pair of rare stand/table frames, made circa 1890.
The construction is made of brass, into which a glass plate has been inserted, in between is place for the image you hav...
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1890s European Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
19th Century Murano Glass Paperweight - Pen Holder
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique paperweight, handmade from multi colored glass, in the shape of a rooster. On top a small vase, probably intended to hold a pen. ...
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1870s Italian Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass
Late 19th Century Desktop Tambour Letter Storage Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique box for letters / documents with a roller shutter door. The box is made of wood. In good condition, the tambour door opens smoothly. M...
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1880s French Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous ladies hand wall or desk letter / paper clip. Made of Ormolu, by Erhard & Sohne, Germany. Beautiful color and patina. This was made by Erhard & Sohne in the early 1890s-19...
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1890s German Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Ormolu
Bronze Desk Set by Edmund Csadek, Vienna, circa 1900
Located in Praha, CZ
Masterpiece of Viennese work. Table lamp to the Classic E27 bulb is fully functional and has a new electrical cable. Inkwell already havent glass bowl. Table lamp size: Height 58cm, ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Very Nice Late 19th Century Bronze and Marble 3 Piece Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
A very nice late 19th century bronze and marble 3 piece desk set.
The large Chinese designed rectangular desk set centered with a bronze crane and two ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful late 19th century gilt and patina bronze inkwell
Depicting a bronze sleeping cherub lying on a gilt bronze settee, opening up to two ink holders.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Porcelain Pink Jewelry Box
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite and decorative Italian porcelain jewelry box. Hand painted in pink, gold and white with flower motifs, the jewlery box is signed in the bottom "1972, Italy"
Dimensio...
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1970s Italian Vintage Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Wonderful French Large Oval Bronze Ormolu Garland Embossed Picture Frame
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French large oval bronze ormolu garland embossed picture frame with easel back
18" H x 14" W.
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20th Century French Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Belle Époque Classical Silver Inkwell on Stand
Located in New York, NY
French 950 silver inkwell on stand, circa 1910. Straight sides with vertically applied strapwork bands; curved bottom and raised foot. Cover hinged and domed with flower-head finial....
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Very Fine Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Picture Frame, G. Vigneron
Located in New York, NY
A very fine late 19th-early 20th century gilt bronze picture frame
By G. Vigneron
Signed G. Vigneron, 10 Rue Caumartin, Paris on the back of the frame.
Measures: Height 11 i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Antique Candlestick and Match Stick Holder Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous candlestick and match stick holder set. Made of Ormolu, by Erhard & Sohne, Germany. Beautiful color and patina.
This was made by Erhard ...
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1890s German Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Ormolu
Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Sevres Porcelain Plaque's in Robin’s Egg
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful large 19th century French Belle Époque inkwell. Grand gilt bronze with many compartments decorated with Sevres porcelain plaques.
...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
French Belle Époque, Patinated Bronze Desktop Sculptural Paperweight, 19 Century
Located in New York, NY
Signed illegibly original red marble base.
Dimensions: H: 8.25” x W: 3.25” x D: 4.25” Base diameter: 2.75”
This beautiful and delicate desktop dark chocolate-brown patinated br...
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1870s French Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Bronze Vide-de-poche "The Wrestlers" by G. Michel
By Gustave Frédéric Michel
Located in Englewood, NJ
A late 19th century French gilded cast bronze vide-de-poche "Les Lutteurs" ("The Wrestlers") by Gustave Frédéric Michel of two male wrestlers wrestlin...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
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Located in Sheffield, MA
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Flower Stand Thonet Nr.21, Since 1905
Located in Praha, CZ
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Belle Époque desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Belle Époque desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desk accessories created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Belle Époque desk accessories made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desk accessories, popular names associated with this style include Erhard & Söhne, Cartier, Ernest Justin Ferrand, and Gustave Frédéric Michel. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desk accessories differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $240 and tops out at $30,388 while the average work can sell for $1,325.
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