Desk Accessories

Edwardian glass and sterling silver inkwell. Made by JF Fradley in New York, ca 1910. Rectangular glass block with chamfered corners and central tubular well with short neck in sterling silver collar and hinged cover with bellied cover. Cover top has floral garland wreath on engine-turned lines, and central frame (vacant). Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 1815T. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 7/8 x W 3 x 3 in. #AX212

Edwardian Regency sterling silver and enamel letter rack. Made by Foster & Bailey in Providence, ca 1910. Shaped arched panels mounted to rectangular base on 4 beaded balls. Front panel enameled with pendant flower basket and garland on white arch with chevrons and zigzags, on sky-blue ground with dense scrollwork. Back panel plain. Base partitioned with two poles, each with ball terminal and same blue enamel. Fully marked. Very good condition with strong and intact color.

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Indian chief sterling silver letter opener. Made by William B. Kerr in New York, ca 1900. Cast terminal in form of gaunt face surrounded by feather headdress. A nice piece of turn-of-the-century Native Americana. Fully marked. Very good condition with strong definition.

Dimensions: H 10 3/8 x W 2 x D 7/8 in. Weight: 3.8 troy ounces. #BS627

Antique page turner with hunt motif, ca 1920. Sculptural double-sided sterling silver handle. On front a hound catches a fox with trees in background. On back a hilly landscape. Blade flat with curved tip. Marked “Sterling”. Very good condition.

Length: 12 in. #BS133

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 with applied seashells and grass. Blade has tooled rippling water. Visible hand hammering. A wonderful desk accessory rich in period motifs. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s stamps and no. 1307. Fine condition.

Length: 11 1/8 in. Weight: 4 troy ounces. #BS770

American Art Nouveau clear glass inkwell with silver overlay. Round and lobed with engraved silver overlay in form of whiplash scrolls, leaves, and flowers. Asymmetrical cartouche (vacant). Short neck in silver collar and hinged solid cover with chased leaves and flowers. Cover top engraved with interlaced script monogram. Worn mark underside. Neck stamped “Sterling”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 3/8 x D 3 in. #BR267

Turn-of-the-Century Classical Art Nouveau page turner. Tooled and tactile double-sided silver handle in form of bosomy caryatid with drapery stretched over round belly. Blade flat with u-form tip. Appears to be unmarked. Very good condition with deep patina.

Length: 12 in. Gross weight: 1.6 troy ounces. #BS135

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau Rococo sterling silver letter rack.

Plain rectangular base with scrolled rim and foliate corner supports. Three identical partitions: buxom lolling lady and two cherubs holding garland at ends, surrounded by open scrollwork and foliage. Perfect for sorting correspondence. Two compartments – one for romantic, one for platonic. Fully marked including stamps for Black, Starr & Frost and Ferdinand Fuchs, and no. 642. Very good condition.

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Midcentury Modern 800 silver lighter. Made by Buccellati in Italy. In form of artichoke with ready-to-peal petals, leaves, and woody stem. A realistic vegetable by a maker with a reputation for figural wares. Detachable hardware. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/2 x W 5 x D 4 1/2 in. Weight (silver only): 4.3 troy ounces. #BR137

Art Nouveau Classical sterling silver magnifying glass. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900. Figural frame in form of drapery-clad Athena, the goddess of Wisdom, standing on scroll and ribbon terminal with owl. Her outstretched arms support the circular frame encircled with scrolled frames (vacant) and more owls. Leaf-and-bead finial. A handy and symbolically potent desk accessory. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (Theodore B. Starr) stamps, letter B, and no. 6883. Theodore B.... Click for details

Austrian cigar cutter with 900 silver mount, ca 1900. Eagle head with dense and textural feathers and red glass bead eyes. Predatory beak with hinged blade. Insert tip – Snap! A super alpha accessory. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Length: 9 3/4 in. #BS703

Edwardian glass and sterling silver inkwell. Made in England in 1902 for Asprey in London. Clear glass with curved shoulders and faceted diaper ornament cut to underside. Short neck with sterling silver collar and hinged cover. With detachable green glass liner. Fully marked on collar including retailer’s and indistinct London maker’s stamps. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 x D 4 3/8 in. #BQ971