Elegant blackened wood letter holder, the sculpted part likely made of Bakelite, typical of the Napoleon III era, circa 1860-1865. In good condition, but it has been used and is 160 years old. Perfect[...]
Highly decorative, a large veined marble inkwell adorned with a large, finely chased gilt bronze eagle. The richly chased, conical cylindrical inkwell has a removable lid containing a clear glass cont[...]
Large and beautiful desk pad opening with two flaps stamped with coats of arms and a double vignette. Probably made at the end of the nineteenth century from old Louis XV period covers.
Dog-shaped business card holder. Stone base. 19th century. We guarantee a 100\% refund (excluding shipping costs) if you are not satisfied with your purchase. We entrust the transport of items to lead[...]
Large black molded marble writing desk with finely chased, patinated and gilded bronze mount, depicting Lorenzo de' Medici after Michelangelo. Rests on 6 gilt bronze feet decorated with interlacing mo[...]
An elegant mahogany writing slope from the English Navy, featuring brass decorations typical of this type of furniture. Beautiful brass ornamentation includes corner brackets and reinforcements, a fin[...]
Stone container used for mixing ink. Ink, or mò, has been used in China since ancient times for calligraphy and painting. Traditionally, stone ink is used, which, mixed with water, is ground in a spec[...]
Visible in Paris. Free worldwide shipping via DHL. Bronze inkwell and pen holder Ormoulu and patinated bronzesDimensions: H. 18; W. 28; D. (cm.) Paris, late Empire period Large inkwell forming a pen h[...]
Beautiful gilded bronze inkwell of Asian influence with decoration of chimeras and dragons and its empty pocket with decoration of insects, Napoleon 3 period. Very good condition.
Elegant silver and crystal inkwell on a silver square base chiselled with small leaves and dolphin heads on each corner, hallmark 800, Italy, end 19th Century
A desk inkwell in sea-green marble and chased and patinated gilt bronze. The upper section features a bronze by Édouard Paul Delabrierre (1829-1912) depicting a lioness chasing a pair of rabbits. The [...]
Important green veined and molded marble inkwell, featuring a bust signed by J. Clesinger, Rome 1858, entitled "Attis Consort of Cybele," and cast by Barbedienne. 19th century. Excellent condition. He[...]
A 19th-century secret inkwell depicting a young street sweeper near a fountain with a water bucket. By pivoting the bucket, you'll find the inkwell; by lifting the head, you'll discover a seal with an[...]
Pair of wooden brush pots covered in tortoiseshell, lacquer, and gilt. They can also be used as vases. The hand-painted decoration depicts tsuru cranes, bamboo, and a varied landscape. Wooden bases co[...]
A set of chiseled and gilded brass sealing pieces, comprising a seal, a matchbox, a wax stick tong, and a small hand candle holder. Louis XVI style, late 19th century.
Beautiful solid silver seal bearing a count's coronet. Eagle's head hallmark, maker's mark JP in a lozenge. Good original condition. Height: 3.8 cm. Die: 2.4 cm x 1.7 cm. Weight: 17.60 grams.
A porcelain inkwell depicting the dog "King Charles," signed "JP" for Jacob Petit. Jacob Mardochée, known as Jacob Petit, born and died in Paris (1796-1868), was a 19th-century French porcelain manufa[...]
Visible in Paris. Free local pickup in the capital and its suburbs. Shipping within France: €20, contact me for shipping to Europe and the rest of the world. Cylindrical brush pot (bitong) with a red [...]
Visible in Paris. Free local pickup in the capital and its suburbs. Shipping within France: €15. Contact me for shipping to Europe and the rest of the world. Inkwell forming a pen holder. Hard-paste p[...]
A beautiful solid crystal desk inkwell resting on its original, exquisitely molded base of solid rosewood and burl veneer. It is raised on four flat feet. The crystal inkwell is slightly domed and has[...]
Bronze consular seal or stamp with the inscription "Vice consolato SM Sarda in Cannes" = Vice-Consulate of Sardinia in Cannes, surrounding the coat of arms of the Kings of Sardinia, carved bone handle[...]
Circular porcelain inkwell from Paris, decorated in red and gold with apple blossoms and pearls in relief, it rests on claw feet resting on a base, with handles in the shape of lion muzzles, Bayeux ci[...]
Egyptian-style stamp/seal. 75 x 19 mm. 81.24 g. Gilded silver. Decorated with a pharaoh's sarcophagusInitials JMO. Few lack of gilt but in very good overall condition.An unusual and charming item.
Turned from a single block of buffalo horn, this scholar’s vessel exemplifies quiet luxury for contemporary interiors. The profile opens to a thick, rounded lip; the rim’s amber translucency plays aga[...]
Early 19th-century desk set.Comprising a seal, a paper knife, and a pen holder.Adorned with a Marianne profile medal signed RL.All housed in a leather case stamped in gold.The top bears the initials J[...]
Oblong shape, red lacquer decorated with a gilded dragon. Wear to the lacquer and minor damage: see photos. 62 cm. Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking. France: €15. Worldwide: €20. We are ava[...]
19th century. Beautiful Sorrento marquetry writing desk, decorated on all sides. The key is present but the lock does not work. Some minor repairs. Width 35 cm, Depth 25 cm, Height 22 cm.
Antique paperweight dating from the second half of the 19th century. Frosted crystal figure of a child's hand. Model listed in the 1890 Baccarat catalogue. 11cm x 8cm x 6cm high. Good condition, some [...]
A green morocco leather writing set with gilt tooling, silver-plated metal hinges and keyhole escutcheons, pink paper interior, and a crystal inkwell. Superb condition, no restoration. The set bears t[...]
A very beautiful and old wax seal, sealed with wax, containing a coat of arms. The coat of arms is similar to that of the 18th century, but I believe the seal itself dates from the early 19th century.[...]
Black morocco leather letter box with gilt tooling on the lid. The box opens with a flap to which a leather flap pouch is attached inside. It has gussets that increase its storage capacity. In the cen[...]
Polished black stone scholar's weight. Simply decorated with five characters that compose a poem, it appears to depict a "Clear Fountain Flowing from a Rock." It symbolizes tranquility and meditation.[...]
Early 19th Century Jewish Glass Ink pot crafted in transparent glass with a blue and white finish, intricate linear and oval carvings, golden scrolling foliage decor, dating back to the Biedermeier p[...]
This perpetual desk calendar is a masterpiece. Made by the renowned Parisian firm Boin-Taburet between 1880 and 1895, it was produced to order. The perpetual calendar: It consists of three large month[...]
Writing desk. Amboyna burl, mahogany, brass, leather. Veneered in amboyna burl on mahogany, it opens in three parts: the writing surface with its inkwell and compartment, the filing cabinet with its c[...]
Napoleon III double inkwell in gilt bronze and onyx. One of the two glass inkwells is missing. Good condition (see photos). Dimensions: Length 32 cm / Depth 18 cm. I am available for any further infor[...]
A mahogany and brass traveling secretary in the form of a box with brass handles when closed. This box opens to reveal several storage compartments. The lid contains small weekly organizers in midnigh[...]
Chinese nephrite jade brush pot. Important single-piece design, richly decorated with figures from the Fortune Ruyi scepter. Late 19th/early 20th century. Very good overall condition; we note a small [...]
Stamp box, carved wood and decorated with Shibayama insects. Dimensions: 11 cm x 5.2 cm x 3.3 cm. Weight: 52 gr. Good condition. Shipping extra: €10, registered mail for France, thank you.
Napoleon III Sleeping Cupid Paperweight, very beautiful piece in bronze and metal, base protected by green felt, free and insured shipping in mainland France
Rare and superb travel writing desk in lacquered and painted wood with burgot marquetry. A remarkable work that is becoming rare to find in very good original condition. This writing desk is made of b[...]
This is part of a collection of antique earthenware inkwells on the theme of the heart. Some are from the 18th century, others from the 19th century. They come from different factories and are all in [...]
Important inkwell from the Napoleon III period in Louis XV style. It consists of a Japanese lacquer support decorated with hens and chicks in a landscape. Landscape and hens are treated in red lacquer[...]
A 19th Century French “Japonisme” InkwellPatinated and gilt bronze, very finely chizeledOpen-worked design in the Chinese Archaïc Taste of fighting dragoonsThe penholders simulating fantastic animalsT[...]
Splendid writing desk paper holder from the second half of the 19th century with two doors and a retractable drawer. Inside there are six compartments for papers, a pen holder with two compartments pl[...]
Elegant oval writing desk in gilt bronze, resting on a mahogany veneer and ebonized wood base, highlighted by a baguette of winding pearl stripes. It features three cut crystal inkwells decorated with[...]
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