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Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely three-piece 19th century writing set consists of a pen with silver tip, letter opener
Category
19th Century French Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Agate, Silver
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London
Located in Martlesham, GB
of various writing instruments including ink wells, various compartments and a time piece, the
Category
1910s European Edwardian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Bureau a Cylindre Gentleman's Desk
Located in Forney, TX
and open shelf pigeonhole cubbies for writing instruments and documents. Having an extended writing
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze
H 44.25 in W 51.5 in D 24.25 in
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
open niche cubby fitted with two short drawers, ideal for writing instruments, documents, mail, and
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
19th-C. French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Ram Form Inkwell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
rams to possibly hold the writing instrument.
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Gilded Age Silver-Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
indentations for feathered pens or writing instruments, two lidded ink bottles with brass hinges attached to
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Gilded Age Silver Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
indentations for feathered pens or writing instruments, two lidded ink bottles with brass hinges attached to
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
sale in Vienna, Austria. The Bear can hold your writing instrument, also has a matchbox holder on the
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1890s German Black Forest Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 7.63 in W 5.63 in D 3.75 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pots
Located in New York, NY
Writing Instruments.
OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION. SIGNS OF WEAR AND AGE. REFER TO PHOTOS.
EACH H 3 1
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Copper, Enamel
20th Century Indonesian Carved Coffret
Located in Opole, PL
store writing instruments.
Inside, there is a removable insert with compartments, together with a paper
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Wood
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Brush Pot in the Style of Namikawa
Located in New York, NY
Decor For Interior Design, Desk Accessories And Writing Instruments.
OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Copper, Enamel
19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink 'n' Perch Delight!
Located in New York, NY
birds, adds an artistic touch to these functional objects. These inkwells are not only practical writing
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Water Dropper
Located in New York, NY
Interior Design, Desk Accessories And Writing Instruments.
OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION. SIGNS OF WEAR
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
turquoise blue background. Collectible Oriental Asian Decor, Desk Accessories And Writing Instruments
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Enamel
19th Century Gilded Inkwell Depicting a Bulldog Tied to Tree Stump
Located in New York, NY
in its gilded finish, this inkwell not only serves as a functional writing instrument but also as a
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Claude Montal Exposition Universelle Piano
Located in New Orleans, LA
Institute for Blind Youth of Paris, where he was a skilled student. He learned to play various instruments
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19th Century French Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Antique 9 Bell Interchangeable Music Box on Table by Nicole Freres, c. 1870
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
others acting as a writing desk with a retractable leather-lined writing slope. It also retains its
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Late 19th Century Swiss High Victorian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 43.71 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in
Antique Eastman Kodak "No. 2 Folding Pocket Brownie" Camera c.1909
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
chrome accents. Autographic film window in back with iron stylus for writing notes directly on the film
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Mechanical Equatorial Sundial, Johann Michael Bergauer, Ante 1745
By Johann Michael Bergauer
Located in Milano, IT
the instrument to remain open is missing (absent even in the comparative specimens kept in museums
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1730s Austrian Baroque Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Eastman Kodak "No. 2 Folding Pocket Brownie" Camera c.1909
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
chrome accents. Autographic film window in back with iron stylus for writing notes directly on the film
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Original Antique Advertising Poster AW Faber Castell Stationery Supplies Athlete
Located in London, GB
A.W. Faber Company is a manufacturer of pens and pencils, writing instruments, office supplies and art
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Early 1900s German Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Paper
H 25.6 in W 18.9 in D 0.04 in
Early 20th Century French Black Board, Chalkboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
slate and wood. One writing surface is smooth and the other has grid lines lightly etched into the slate
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Early 20th Century French Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Slate
1731 Original German Engraving Print Chart of European Distances by T. Mayer
Located in Milan, IT
cartouche on the right with the following writing: Neu vermehrter curioser Meilen Zeiger der vornehmsten
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1730s German Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 23.43 in W 26.78 in D 0.79 in
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Barometer Thermometer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The background is decorated with the original backing displaying French writing describing the weather
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock Signed Cheuret À Marseilles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
side of the clock is a winged putti seemingly teaching a cherub holding a tablet and a writing
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th century Mahogany, Ormolu and marble desk, attr. F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, and musical instruments tied with a ribbon. Fine twisted beaded fillets at each corner lead up to
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th C
Located in London, GB
writing surface and a crossbanded moulded edge.
Each side features two frieze drawers, one side has
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1880s English Victorian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French mahogany and marble top centre table
Located in Martlesham, GB
below with a decorative brass plaque with cherubs playing musical instruments, panels either side with
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1890s French Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Marble
Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
.
The rectanglular top features a stunning inset green and gold tooled leather writing surface. This
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1880s English Victorian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Desk by Grimard
By G. Grimard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted writing table by G
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Ormolu
H 29 in W 41.5 in D 23.75 in
Fine Quality English Satinwood Carlton House Desk with Cherubs and Musical Theme
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
cherubs and musical instruments, flowers and figures. The desk is in its original finish with some signs
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1890s English Adam Style Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Satinwood
H 27.75 in W 50.75 in D 27.75 in
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
top with an inset olive green gold tooled leather writing surface, and it features an elegant ogee
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Rare Lombard Desk from the 18th Century
Located in Alba, IT
alternates motifs with musical instruments, geometric elements and naturalistic elements. The desk on the
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut, Wood
French Secretaire Cartonnier, Transition , wood leather
Located in Valladolid, ES
with a folding lid to store documents or writing instruments inside. In the center are six striking
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Early 1800s French Regency Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Metal
Portrait of Geoffrey Chaucer, Oil on Oak Panel Portrait, 16th Century
Located in London, GB
of a writer. Whilst the pendant is generally accepted as a case for a writing instrument, possibly
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16th Century Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Oil, Panel
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
women. Containing everything from toiletries and jewelry to sewing and writing instruments, nécessaires
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Antique William IV Shell Gilt Bronze Double Inkwell with Pen Rest Candle Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
place to set the writing instrument while pouring over the just written love letter. The candle stand
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Mid-19th Century European William IV Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze
H 6.75 in W 9.5 in D 8.25 in
Unique Antique Cast Brass Double Inkwell from France, Early 1900s
Located in Bastogne, BE
ballpoint pens and even fountain pens, inkwells were needed to provide ink to quivers or other writing
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Brass
1790s Scandinavian Slant Front Desk with Carved Panel and Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
, perfect for organizing your writing instruments and documents. Below this concealed work surface, the
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Late 18th Century Scandinavian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 42.25 in W 46.5 in D 24.75 in
Cartier Art Deco Enamel, Diamond Set Gold Mechanical Pencil
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
values, with writing being the defining mark of all civilizations. Thus when writing instruments started
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Qing Dynasty Giltwood and Red Painted Floral Architectural Panel in Frame
Located in Yonkers, NY
with a humpback stretcher. Atop the table are various writing instruments, suggesting a space of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Franz Xaver Bergmann, Koran Scribe, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in New York, NY
special stand. There is an inkwell and a writing instrument at his feet on the prayer rug. This little
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Antique bronze Inkwell tittle ALL DAVIL, signed
Located in Milano, IT
practicality of a functional writing instrument. Elevate your writing experience and add a touch of
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1920s Italian Gothic Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Japanned English Victorian Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
gilt bronze hinged lids, resting atop two velvet lined bases, a concave pen try makes for easy writing
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19th Century Victorian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Other
H 4.75 in W 9.75 in D 7.25 in
19th French Empire Mantel Clock, Pendule, Mercury, Gilded Bronze, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
scale and measuring and writing instruments.
The main focus is on the depiction of Mercury, leaning
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze
H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako
Located in Atlanta, GA
waterdrop (suiteki). Extraordinarily, the suzuibako retains a set of five writing instrument in gold lacquer
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
H 1.75 in W 7.25 in D 9.25 in
French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
to sewing and writing instruments. The Emperor Napoléon himself possessed several of these travel
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Crystal, Silver
1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
Located in Germantown, MD
sewing and writing instruments, nécessaires provided a convenient means of transporting the personal
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 7.75 in W 14.25 in D 10.25 in
A Banjo. Art Deco Era Musical Instrument With Wood Inlay. Achille Jacomoni.
Located in Firenze, IT
Banjo. Art Deco era musical instrument to be restored in inlaid wood.
Signed on the handle Achille
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Metal
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H 22.45 in W 9.85 in D 2.96 in
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable Japanese portable writing set contains the instruments of sublime artistic
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Stone
Scholar of the Arts: The Medieval Academic, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
their time.
The belt around his waist holds a pouch, likely containing writing instruments, parchment
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1840s Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Paper
19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant
Located in Forney, TX
writing slope - work table, ample storage options for writing instruments, inkwells, important documents
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
17th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Tuscan Scrittoio Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An extremely rare form of Renaissance furniture, this writing desk is likely from Florence and
Category
17th Century Renaissance Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exceptionally fine and unusual Japanese lacquer writing implements box, suzuribako, in the form
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper
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H 1.5 in W 8 in D 3 in
French Louis XVI Style Side Table or Writing Table, Entretoise Legs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style side table or writing table, Entretoise legs.
Lovely model decorated with
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Floral Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century Louis XVI Floral and Musical Instruments Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 53.55 in W 25.6 in D 14.97 in
Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card / Writing / Dressing Table 19th C
Located in London, GB
marquetry card table, writing table and dressing table.
The shaped burr walnut top has walnut banding
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1890s Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Walnut
H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 37.01 in
French 19th Century Marquetry Bureau de Dame
Located in Brighton, Sussex
surrounding urns and musical instruments. A three quarter brass gallery to the top, fine ormolu mounts, inset
Category
1880s French Louis XV Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Kingwood
Early 20th Century French Wooden Secretary
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk created in early 20th century France. A crest of musical instruments and vines is
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Brass
French Renaissance Louis XV Style Figural Carved Walnut Curio Display Buffet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
dolphins, serpents, and cherubs with musical instruments. The upper curio display features a glass front
Category
1920s Renaissance Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 66.75 in W 61 in D 22 in
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There is a range of antique writing instruments for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique writing instruments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are all kinds of antique writing instruments available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique writing instruments bearing Victorian or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique writing instruments are appealing in their simplicity, but Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley, Carl Hahn and Cristoforo Munari produced popular antique writing instruments that are worth a look.
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