Antique Bookcase / Desk Accessories

Antique Bookcase and Desk Accessories in eighteenth and nineteenth century Europe, when only the select few were able to afford an education; much less the trappings that one would tend to accumulate in such an environment of affluence, such as Antique Books, Antique Bookcases, Antique Desks and the Antique bookcase and Desk Accessories. As such, this category tends to be difficult to keep stocked, we work hard to bring you this tresures from antique offices and libraries. However, when one finds exactly the right antique accessory for one’s home office, study, library or main office, it’s always an indicator of one’s personal tastes and sophistication. It is a true pleasure when one finds Antique Desk Accessories, Antique Bookends, Antique Inkwells or Antique Bookcase and Office Accessories that point to a particular ancestral significance or personal area of interest!  Inessa Stewart’s Antiques ~ Dallas Antiques, Baton Rouge Antiques, Texas Antiques, Louisiana Antiques.

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19th Century Slate and Marble Rose Bowl Stand

19th Century Slate and Marble Rose Bowl Stand Circa 1890s Measures 9.5H x 6 in diameter
$179   $298
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Antique French Arts & Crafts Period Hand-Hammered...

Antique French Arts & Crafts Period Hand-Hammered Brass Box is perfect for jewelry, desktop items or what-nots. Circa 1910-1920 Measures 2.5H x 4W x 3D
$127   $159
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Italian Murano Glass Bowl

Italian Murano Glass Bowl shows exceptional flair and style, and displays the obvious talents of the artisan with its sweeping, grandiose lines! Circa 1950s Measures 12H x 12W x 10D
$280   $350
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Pair 19th Century Silver Plate Brass Candlesticks

Pair 19th Century Silver Plate Brass Candlesticks Circa 1890s Each measures 19.5H x 13 in diameter
$1,480   $1,850
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Antique Etched Glass Vase with Silver Base signed by...

Antique Etched Glass Vase with Silver Base signed by Val Saint Lambert depicts a remarkably lifelike cat acid-etched into the goblet-shaped vase with weighted, silvered base. Val Saint Lambert is a Belgian crystal glassware manufacturer, founded in 1826 and based in Seraing. It is the official glassware supplier to King Albert II. Circa 1930s Measures...
$398   $498
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Pair 19th Century Trophies

Pair 19th Century Trophies make great bookcase and desktop accessories, and were originally designed as trophies, made with real bull horns! Circa 1880s Each measures 12.5H x 10W x 6D
$979   $1,398
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Italian Florentine Box with Rafael's Madonna

Florentine Box with Rafael's Madonna 2H x 3.5W x 3.5D Circa Mid-1900's
$99   $248
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Antique Hand-Painted Florentine Box

Antique Florentine Box is perfect for jewelry, desktop items, or what-nots.  Hand-painted on wood.Circa 1920sMeasures 2.75H x 6.5W x 6.5D 
$99   $198
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Antique Briefcase

 Antique Briefcase Measures 5H x 17.5W x 11D  
$79   $165
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19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Inkwell

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Inkwell is a collector's dream come true!  Incredibly well preserved, it even survives with its original porcelain ink reservoirs.  The design is intricate, cast in solid bronze, and featuring a wide variety of Renaissance Revival motifs.  Lions' heads protect the inkwells themselves, with heavy hinged lids...

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Inkwell

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Inkwell was hand-cast to last for centuries!  Before the days of fountain pens, ball point pens, word processors and now computers, ink and pen were the methods by which people communicated, and there's still a romantic aspect of that genre~  Elaborate desktop appurtenances were invented and produced to meet...

19th Century Balance Scale

19th Century Balance Scale Circa 1870s Measures 8.5H x 17.5W x 7.5D

French Art Deco Period Paperweight ~ Bookend

French Art Deco Period Paperweight ~ Bookend features a cast bronze depiction of nesting birds with chicks set on a marble base. Circa 1930s Measures 6.5H x 6W x 2.5D

Bronze & Crystal Centerpiece

Bronze & Crystal Centerpiece will make a magnificent addition to any table, buffet or sideboard!  Crafted by master artisans from cast bronze and cut crystal, quality like this is no longer made.  The lifelike nature of the cherubs back to back, holding up the crystal vase are amazing, with a full bronze rim around the top of the glass and rams' heads...

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Bronze...

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Bronze Mantel Urns were hand-crafted during the Belle Epoque to create exquisite decorative accents for the discriminating decorator!  Cast in bronze, each features amazing detail from the intricately contoured and adorned handles surrounding the slotted rim down to the base lavished with full relief images of...

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Marble & Bronze...

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Marble & Bronze Cassolettes represent the epitome of affluence!  Hand-crafted from exquisitely veined marble and festooned with bronze mounts from the top to the base, such a pair was a sign of wealth and success and would be proudly displayed on a buffet or mantel in the main room of the home.  The architecture is...

Antique Embossed Brass Jardiniere

Antique Embossed Brass Jardiniere was produced from a spent cannon shell casing.  Commonly called "trench art" as soldiers during World War I spent many hours idle in the trenches, and whiled away the hours with various artistic endeavors.  This example features two intertwined initials, indicating that the soldier was missing his beloved and hoping for a...

Antique French Louis XIV Cast Brass Picture Frame

Antique French Louis XIV Cast Brass Picture Frame will make a unique way to display your cherished photograph or miniature, all with stylistic flair, of course!  Frame is solid brass, with a solid brass stand that hinges in the back, so it could be hung on the wall but is more likely used on a desk, counter or display surface.Circa early 1900sMeasures 11H...

Art Deco Bronze Trophy Dated 1934 ~ VBC Coupe

Bronze Trophy Dated 1934 ~ V.B.C. Coupe "Les Annonces Visetoises" is a prize given at an automobile show during the Art Deco Period, and features an intriguing Orb supported by three spokes representative of the wheels of the day, with a laurel wreath, set upon a round bronze cap atop a turned wooden base.Dated 1934Measures 13H x 5.5 in diameter

19th Century Hand Carved Black Forest Vanity Mirror-Box

19th Century Hand Carved Black Forest Vanity Mirror-Box was sculpted from solid fruitwood in the naturalistic form that is definitive of the region, appearing to be the flora that exists in the beautiful Alpine surroundings of the area.  The oval tilting mirror aids in convenience, and there's a makeup drawer below for added functionalilty. Circa 1870s...

19th Century Decorative Brass Commercial Sign Accessory

19th Century Decorative Brass Commercial Sign Accessory is an interesting artifact from the Belle Epoque period.  It was designed to be used in a store or hotel lobby, and has the word Commerce, or business, clearly printed in red on the sign portion.  The elaborate brass work around the sign is remarkable, including a scalloped and enhanced base, making...

19th Century Bronze Farmer's Plow Paper Weight

19th Century Bronze Farmer's Plow Paper Weight is a remarkably detailed casting that depicts a 19th century wheeled plow such as would be used by a small independent farmer during that time period.  Amazing attention has been paid to the work which is meticulously accurate.  What a wonderful desktop gift for someone in the agriculture industry!Circa...

Pair 19th Century Bronze-Mounted Horn Bookends

Pair 19th Century Bronze-Mounted Horn Bookends are ideal for decorations, desktops, or as bookends on any surface.  Cattle horns were a symbol of affluence during the 19th century, and to display them with such artful aplomb showed a high level of sophistication and culture!  Hand-cast bronze mounts are mated with cattle horn for a timeless heirloom....

Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Vase

Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Vase is an elegant example of the artistic glass sculpture that has been produced in the region for centuries!  Flared and fluted like a flower petal, it has been infused with a lovely goldenrod coloration that make it attractive either with or without fresh flowers and greenery displayed within!Circa mid-1900sMeasures...

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Giltwood Wall...

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Giltwood Wall Barometer was considered the "weather station" of its time, and certain makers prided themselves on creating precision instruments that could help predict incoming weather patterns based on barometric pressure changes.  This example uses a vertical column of mercury in glass, predating the more modern...

18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer ~...

18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer ~ Thermometer is a study in the classic style, with laurel wreaths draped with banners, and a sunburst effect around the dial.  Survives with its original gilded finish.  Indispensable to the well-appointed home, such devices were the weather forecasters of their day!  Such artifacts are becoming more rare...

Antique French Limoges Hand-Painted Enamel Jewelry Box

Antique French Limoges Hand-Painted Enamel Jewelry Box is a signed work of art in miniature!  Designed to hold a special piece of jewelry, it features a beautiful and colorful floral bouquet on the lid signed by the artist.  The embossed box sides add visual interest, with the Limoges brand hand-painted on the interior.  What an instant family...

Set of 3 Antique French Brass Letter Openers

Set of 3 Antique French Brass Letter Openers hark back to a bygone era, long before emails and texting, and even the telegraph, when the only way to communicate with the written word was by hand-written letters or later, typed letters.  The physical communication method lends itself to revealing facts about our history that would not have been so easily...

Pair Dueling Stags in Bronze on Marble Base from Art...

Pair Dueling Stags in Bronze on Marble Base from Art Deco Period depict the Springtime mating ritual where only the strongest survive.  Only very rarely were such duels fatal, and the vanquished this Spring could still very well be the challenger next Spring for the company of the doe of interest.  The majesty of this age-old scenario playing out is only...

Mid-Century Marble Mosaic Jewelry Box

Mid-Century Marble Mosaic Jewelry Box was hand-crafted from solid marble, and features a lovely wildflower design inlaid with ancient mosaic techniques directly into the stone lid!  The multi-colored stones selected for the inlay pattern contrast nicely with the subtle olive toned marble box itself.  Perfect for the vanity, beside or desktop!Circa...

Mid-Century Scale Model of 12 Meter America's Cup...

Mid-Century Scale Model of 12 Meter Racing Yacht was scaled down from the real thing~ racing yachts designed to compete for the America's Cup, a prize coveted by sailors since it was first awarded.  The America's Cup is the oldest international sporting trophy. The ewer trophy was originally awarded in 1851 by the Royal Yacht Squadron for a race around...

19th Century French Art Nouveau Period Cast Iron Book...

19th Century French Art Nouveau Period Cast Iron Book Press is a splendid working artifact from a bygone era!  The Art Nouveau was a relatively brief period yet its impact resounds upon the style world even to this day, with period artifacts in great demand, especially in Europe and America.  This example shows a combination of industrial age construction...

Pair 19th Century French Renaissance Wood Carvings ~...

Pair 19th Century French Renaissance Wood Carvings ~ Bookends make great decorative architectural accents all unto themselves, or they could be put to a more utilitarian purpose in the bookcase!  Classically depicted lions emanating from a scrolled, acanthus-embellished foundation take center stage, rendered from solid blocks of old-growth oak.  Set upon...

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Spelter Rose Bowl...

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Spelter Rose Bowl Stands feature elaborate naturalistic motifs including the top surface! Given a subtle bowl shape, the top is perfect to display rose bowls, small sculptures or pillar candles, to name a few.  The rim of each surface has been lavished with scroll, floral and foliates in open form, while two playful...

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cast Iron Book...

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cast Iron Book Press is an actual working artifact from a bygone era!  This example shows a combination of industrial age construction with hand-crafted detailing.  The screw mechanism is securely situated on a bolted framework that is affixed to the lower base.  The platen is cast iron as well for durability and...

19th Century Country French Bible Stand

Hand-crafted to hold the Holy Bible in several angles of inclination, this ingeniously designed 19th Century Country French Bible Stand was probably a donation to the local village church by a devotee.Circa 1870sMeasures 16H x 17W x 14.5D