Desk Accessories

Russian silver and glass inkwell, 1888. Rectangular clear glass block with carved radiating scrolls. Silver gilt collar and hinged onion-dome cover with disc finial. Silver has enameled beading, leaf-and-dart, and fish scale in blues and white. A beautiful and exotic piece that reflects the late 19th-century explorations of stylized ornament. Marks include year. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 4 5/8 x W 3 x D 3 in. #BT374

Art Nouveau sterling silver and clear glass inkwell. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Bellied and lobed clear glass base with short inset foot and carved and engraved stylized flowers. Short neck with sterling silver collar and hinged ball cover with stylized flowers and scrolls in ogee frame, and bead-and-reel rim. Collar and cover interior gild washed. Fully marked 14515 (first produced in 1900) and director’s letter T (1892-1902). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 3/4 x D 6 in.... Click for details

Art Nouveau sterling silver pen tray. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark, ca 1890. Tubular well engraved with interlaced script monogram. Dense tooled border with Grotesque masks and the bobbing heads of Lorelai maidens, their tentacular arms plashing in the waves. Fully marked and numbered N214. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x W 11 1/8 x D 5 in. Weight: 6 troy ounces. #BT065

Art Nouveau sterling silver and glass inkwell. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark, ca 1890. Clear rectilinear block body with diaper ornament cut to underside. Well has four curved sides and curved bottom. Short neck in sterling silver collar as is hinged and girdled cover. Concave shoulder with corner mounts comprising Classical goddess heads with crown and flowing tresses. Haunting and rarified desk companions. Fully marked and numbered 886. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 3/4 x W 3 3/8... Click for details

French 950 silver figural paper clip, ca 1920. Retailed by Hermès in Paris. Top is cast horse head-and not just any old nag, but a thoroughbred, as befits a luxe desk accessory from the fabled emporium for haut-monde equestrianism. Fully marked including Minerva head and maker’s and retailer’s stamps. Very good condition. Taut spring.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x W 5 x D 3 1/4 in. Gross weight: 10.3 troy ounces. #BR553

Edwardian Regency sterling silver ink blotter. Made by Foster & Bailey in Providence, ca 1910. Enameled flower garland and basket with gilt bows on whitish concentric waved ground. Sky blue lunettes with leafy scrollwork. A pretty desk accessory. Rock firmly back and forth to emphasize ladylike resolution. Fully marked. Very good condition with intact color.

Dimensions: H 2 1/4 x W 4 7/8 x D 2 3/4 in. #BS639

Aesthetic sterling silver inkwell. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Drum-form with spread base. Cover domed with scrolled hinged and tab. Acid-etched ornament: Fluid lattice inset with stylized leaves. Cover top has stylistically-integrated monogram. Clear glass liner. Fully marked including pattern no. 9525 and director’s letter C (1902-7). Very good condition with strong definition.

Dimensions: H 2 5/8 x D 4 1/2 in. #BG406

Elegant Edwardian sterling silver letter rack. Made by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn in New York, ca 1910. Three graduated rectangular panels with curved corners mounted to rectangular base with four leaf supports. Raised ornamental borders. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (Bailey, Banks & Biddle) stamps and no. 6382. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 4 3/4 x W 8 3/8 x D 2 5/8 in. Weight: 16 troy ounces. #BT013

George III sterling silver inkstand. Made by William Plummer in London in 1768. Rectangular with wavy and ornamental open partitions mounted to solid rectangle supported by open corner scroll supports. With ink and sand bottles. An archaic gesture for the super-modern office. Stand fully marked. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 3 1/4 x W 7 1/2 x D 4 in. Weight (stand only): 11 troy ounces. #BQ153

Antique hunter's cigar cutter, ca 1920. Irregular and corrugated horn handle. Mounted to one end is silver boar’s head—all bristly fur, perked ears, alert snout, and red glass bead eyes. Oakleaf collar. At other end is mounted the hardware with taut, springy blade. Hardware has German maker’s stamp (Pfeilring). Silver marked 925. Very good condition.

Length: 9 1/2 in. #BS916

Market-fresh Japonesque sterling silver paper knife. Made by Shiebler for Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1890. Samurai-sword scythe blade and double-sided open handle entwined with grass and encrusted with seashells and crab. Blade hand-hammered with tooled water ripples. A wonderful desk accessory rich in period motifs. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s stamps and no. 1307. Fine condition.

Length: 10 7/8 in. Weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BS921

Turn-of-the-century Austrian silver cigar cutter. Jowly, floppy-eared hound's head mounted to oak-leaf wrapped handle. Springy blade set in back. Endearing canine portrayal and tactile, easy-grip form. Marked. Very good condition.

Length: 5 1/4 in. Gross weight: 2.5 troy ounces. #BS884