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Bronze Rococo Style Ring Dish or Pen Rest
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a rococo style bronze asymmetrical ring dish or pen rest. It depicts a repousse profile of
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20th Century Unknown Rococo More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Rococo Style Ring Dish or Pen Rest
Bronze Rococo Style Ring Dish or Pen Rest

Bronze Rococo Style Ring Dish or Pen Rest

H 5.25 in W 8 in D 1 in
Antique Brass Inkstand, Circular Inkwell, With Pen Rest, Scotland 1910, H557
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique brass inkstand, circular inkwell, with pen rest, Scotland 1910, H557 Scotland 1910 Brass
Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Inkstand, Circular Inkwell, With Pen Rest, Scotland 1910, H557
Antique Brass Inkstand, Circular Inkwell, With Pen Rest, Scotland 1910, H557

Antique Brass Inkstand, Circular Inkwell, With Pen Rest, Scotland 1910, H557

H 4.25 in Dm 4.25 in
Reid & Sons Antique Sterling Silver Knife / Pen Rests
By Reid and Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/ pen rests; an addition to our dining silverware collection. These exceptional and large antique
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Vintage 1910s English Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Reid & Sons Antique Sterling Silver Knife / Pen Rests
Reid & Sons Antique Sterling Silver Knife / Pen Rests

Reid & Sons Antique Sterling Silver Knife / Pen Rests

H 1.4 in W 2 in D 4.3 in
Antique Silver Plate Arts Crafts Double Inkwell Pen Rest, Scotland 1920, H550
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Silver Plated Double Inkwell With Pen Rest, Arts & Crafts, Scotland 1920, H550 Scotland
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plate Arts Crafts Double Inkwell Pen Rest, Scotland 1920, H550
Antique Silver Plate Arts Crafts Double Inkwell Pen Rest, Scotland 1920, H550

Antique Silver Plate Arts Crafts Double Inkwell Pen Rest, Scotland 1920, H550

H 2.25 in W 5.5 in D 5.25 in
Fine 19th Century Tunbridge Ware Paperweight & Pen Rest, England circa 1870
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Showing a finely turned fruitwood-handle / pen-rest, affixed to a weighted burl wood base decorated
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Fruitwood, Burl, Walnut

Fine 19th Century Tunbridge Ware Paperweight & Pen Rest, England circa 1870
Fine 19th Century Tunbridge Ware Paperweight & Pen Rest, England circa 1870

Fine 19th Century Tunbridge Ware Paperweight & Pen Rest, England circa 1870

H 3 in W 6.75 in D 3.25 in
Art Deco Glass and Brass Desk Inkwell with Pen Rest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco glass and brass desk inkwell with pen rest A very stylish piece made in heavy crystal
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Glass and Brass Desk Inkwell with Pen Rest
Art Deco Glass and Brass Desk Inkwell with Pen Rest

Art Deco Glass and Brass Desk Inkwell with Pen Rest

H 4 in W 10 in D 7 in
Antique Ornate Gilt Bronze Pen Rest or Holder with Onyx Base & Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique pen rest or holder is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Antique Ornate Gilt Bronze Pen Rest or Holder with Onyx Base & Floral Decoration
Antique Ornate Gilt Bronze Pen Rest or Holder with Onyx Base & Floral Decoration

Antique Ornate Gilt Bronze Pen Rest or Holder with Onyx Base & Floral Decoration

H 2.5 in W 10 in D 4.5 in
Silver Plate Hoof Inkwell with Pen Rest, by Rowland Ward & Co
By Rowland Ward
Located in Reepham, GB
, the hinged lid opening to the glass inkwell with silver plate collar, with a decorative pen rest above
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Antique Late 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plate Hoof Inkwell with Pen Rest, by Rowland Ward & Co
Silver Plate Hoof Inkwell with Pen Rest, by Rowland Ward & Co

Silver Plate Hoof Inkwell with Pen Rest, by Rowland Ward & Co

H 3.5 in W 4.7 in D 6.7 in
Vintage Black Forest Bear Pen Rest, German, Bronze, Marble, Decor, Desk Stand
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Black Forest bear pen rest. A German, bronze and marble decorative desk Stand
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Late 20th Century German Black Forest Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Black Forest Bear Pen Rest, German, Bronze, Marble, Decor, Desk Stand
Vintage Black Forest Bear Pen Rest, German, Bronze, Marble, Decor, Desk Stand

Vintage Black Forest Bear Pen Rest, German, Bronze, Marble, Decor, Desk Stand

H 8.27 in W 6.89 in D 4.53 in
Antique William IV Shell Gilt Bronze Double Inkwell with Pen Rest Candle Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
hinged lids, a scrolled arm pen rest and a candle holder. The trumpet shaped foot supports the inkwell
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Antique Mid-19th Century European William IV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique William IV Shell Gilt Bronze Double Inkwell with Pen Rest Candle Stand
Antique William IV Shell Gilt Bronze Double Inkwell with Pen Rest Candle Stand

Antique William IV Shell Gilt Bronze Double Inkwell with Pen Rest Candle Stand

H 6.75 in W 9.5 in D 8.25 in
19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
Located in Haarlem, NL
heads with glass eyes and ink well with log pen rest. Intricate carved detail to hair, teeth, eyes and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Bone, Walnut, Glass

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest

H 3.55 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Bath, GB
within. This is attached to a beautifully executed large feather acting as a pen tray. The Bergmann
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann
Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann

Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann

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H 6 in W 15 in D 3 in
Bronze Austrian Pen Rest Inkwell with Black Grouse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This hansome cast bronze inkewll with a black grouse is very much in the style of pieces created by the Austrian Frederich Gornik.
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Bronze Austrian Pen Rest Inkwell with Black Grouse
Bronze Austrian Pen Rest Inkwell with Black Grouse

Bronze Austrian Pen Rest Inkwell with Black Grouse

H 7.75 in W 13.75 in D 7.25 in
Fine Antique Onyx and Bronze Desk Ink Stand Pen Rest Faux Book and Blotter Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
inkwell features the sculpture as well as a pen rest or vide poche. In addition to the inkwell, the set
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Early 20th Century European Desk Sets

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Fine Antique Onyx and Bronze Desk Ink Stand Pen Rest Faux Book and Blotter Set
Fine Antique Onyx and Bronze Desk Ink Stand Pen Rest Faux Book and Blotter Set

Fine Antique Onyx and Bronze Desk Ink Stand Pen Rest Faux Book and Blotter Set

H 6 in W 16 in D 8.5 in
Art Deco desk lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
inkwells and pen rest. Dimensions Height 19 Inches Width 11.5 Inches Depth 6 Inches
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Early 20th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco desk lamp
Art Deco desk lamp

Art Deco desk lamp

H 19 in W 11.5 in D 6 in
Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamelled Inkstand
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century gilt bronze and champlevé enameled inkstand with single well with hinge cover and pen
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Antique Late 19th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamelled Inkstand
Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamelled Inkstand

Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamelled Inkstand

H 4.5 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H300
Located in Vancouver, BC
Stand With Carved Oval Face Having A Pen Rest Lift Up Lid With Glass Insert H300 Measures: 8.5"W x
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Vintage 1930s Scottish Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H300
Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H300

Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H300

H 1.75 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze & Brose Double Inkstand, Scotland 1910, H547
Located in Vancouver, BC
Shaped back with pen rest. Pair of inkwells with ceramic inserts. All standing on shaped brass feet
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze & Brose Double Inkstand, Scotland 1910, H547
Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze & Brose Double Inkstand, Scotland 1910, H547

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze & Brose Double Inkstand, Scotland 1910, H547

H 4 in W 9 in D 9 in
Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H301
Located in Vancouver, BC
Stand With Carving To The Front Lift Up Lid With Chipped Glass Insert Pen Rest To The Front Nice
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Vintage 1930s German Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H301
Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H301

Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H301

H 2.75 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
Antique Bronze Inkwell, Ormolu Mounted Inkstand, France 1890, H303
Located in Vancouver, BC
ormolu mounted inkstand Pen rest to the sides Brass inkwell with bronze cover All sitting in a shaped
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Antique 1890s French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Inkwell, Ormolu Mounted Inkstand, France 1890, H303
Antique Bronze Inkwell, Ormolu Mounted Inkstand, France 1890, H303

Antique Bronze Inkwell, Ormolu Mounted Inkstand, France 1890, H303

H 4 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
, blotter, adjustable calendar, letter holder and pen rest. #2793.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.
Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.

Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.

H 3.25 in W 5 in D 2 in
Antique Double Inkstand, Linage Blue and Gilt, France, 1900, H565
Located in Vancouver, BC
decoration to the back Pair of porcelain inkwells with lids Pen rest Stamp holder to the front Decorated
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Antique Early 1900s French Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Double Inkstand, Linage Blue and Gilt, France, 1900, H565
Antique Double Inkstand, Linage Blue and Gilt, France, 1900, H565

Antique Double Inkstand, Linage Blue and Gilt, France, 1900, H565

H 3.75 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
Antique Metal Inkwell, Victorian Double Inkstand, England 1890, H302
Located in Vancouver, BC
Quarter Metal Gallery Pen Rest To The Back Pair Of Glass Inkwells With Tops All Sitting In A Carved
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Antique 1890s English Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Antique Metal Inkwell, Victorian Double Inkstand, England 1890, H302
Antique Metal Inkwell, Victorian Double Inkstand, England 1890, H302

Antique Metal Inkwell, Victorian Double Inkstand, England 1890, H302

H 3.75 in W 8.5 in D 4.75 in
Antique Inkstand, Green Marble, Scotland 1900, H562
Located in Vancouver, BC
inkwells and lids Brass pen rest to the front All standing on green marble base H562 Measures: 7 7/8"W x
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Antique Inkstand, Green Marble, Scotland 1900, H562
Antique Inkstand, Green Marble, Scotland 1900, H562

Antique Inkstand, Green Marble, Scotland 1900, H562

H 3.5 in W 7.875 in D 5.125 in
19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
Located in Lisbon, PT
enameling over the bronze base in a Sevres style decor with a pen rest. Width: 8,07 in (20,5 cm) Depth
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell

19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell

H 3.55 in W 8.08 in D 6.7 in
Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand Inkwell 1910 Large Desk Set Pen Tray
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Inkstand has two recessed pen rests. The armorial is that of Lew Grade (Baron Grade), well known British
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20th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand Inkwell 1910 Large Desk Set Pen Tray
Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand Inkwell 1910 Large Desk Set Pen Tray

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand Inkwell 1910 Large Desk Set Pen Tray

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top i
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
sections are decorated with Putti and Cherubs there is a pen rest and on each side a lided ink pot A
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Antique Early 1900s Baroque Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top i
Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top i

Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top i

H 8 in W 12 in D 8 in
Gold Gilded French Cut Glass Inkwell Hera with Peacock, Eagle Relief
Located in Toledo, OH
Cut glass inkwell with cut pen rest. Set in a frame of gilded gold with reliefs of eagle, cupid and
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Gold Gilded French Cut Glass Inkwell Hera with Peacock, Eagle Relief
Gold Gilded French Cut Glass Inkwell Hera with Peacock, Eagle Relief

Gold Gilded French Cut Glass Inkwell Hera with Peacock, Eagle Relief

H 3.5 in W 3 in D 4.63 in
Antique Brass Double Inkwell, Scotland, 1900
Located in Vancouver, BC
pen rests decorated with nut branches Standing on four feet Measures: 9"W x 5.5"D x 4"H.  
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Double Inkwell, Scotland, 1900
Antique Brass Double Inkwell, Scotland, 1900

Antique Brass Double Inkwell, Scotland, 1900

H 4 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Antique Oval Silver Plated Double Inkstand, Scotland 1910, H549
Located in Vancouver, BC
glass Silver plated inkstand having two blue glass inkwells A handle with three pen rests to the back
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Oval Silver Plated Double Inkstand, Scotland 1910, H549
Antique Oval Silver Plated Double Inkstand, Scotland 1910, H549

Antique Oval Silver Plated Double Inkstand, Scotland 1910, H549

H 4 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
pen rest with spaces for 2 inkwells. This item is unusual for the quality of the brass inlay and the
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

H 4 in W 9.75 in D 11 in
Bronze Western Fighting Buffalo Inkwell Green Onyx Base
Located in Toledo, OH
base with carved out pen rest. The inkwells are embossed with a fenced pastural scene and hold
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20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Western Fighting Buffalo Inkwell Green Onyx Base
Bronze Western Fighting Buffalo Inkwell Green Onyx Base

Bronze Western Fighting Buffalo Inkwell Green Onyx Base

H 8 in W 20 in D 9 in
19thC Sterling-Mounted Coromandel Writing Slope By George Betjemann & Sons
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Austin, TX
mounts hallmarked George Betjemann & Sons, hinged top opening to inset leather writing slope, velvet pen
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Sterling Silver

19thC Sterling-Mounted Coromandel Writing Slope By George Betjemann & Sons
19thC Sterling-Mounted Coromandel Writing Slope By George Betjemann & Sons

19thC Sterling-Mounted Coromandel Writing Slope By George Betjemann & Sons

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H 22.25 in W 19 in D 12 in
20th Century Solid Brass Japanese Pagoda Inkwell
Located in Charlotte, NC
pagoda, center inkwell with a hinged lid, flanked on each side by pen rest trays, and raised on ball in
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20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Inkwells

Materials

Brass

20th Century Solid Brass Japanese Pagoda Inkwell
20th Century Solid Brass Japanese Pagoda Inkwell

20th Century Solid Brass Japanese Pagoda Inkwell

H 4.5 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
English Equestrian Horseshoe Silver Plate & Oak Desktop Inkwell Inkstand c. 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English Edwardian silverplate and oak inkwell inkstand with a pen rest, circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

English Equestrian Horseshoe Silver Plate & Oak Desktop Inkwell Inkstand c. 1900
English Equestrian Horseshoe Silver Plate & Oak Desktop Inkwell Inkstand c. 1900

English Equestrian Horseshoe Silver Plate & Oak Desktop Inkwell Inkstand c. 1900

H 4.25 in W 5.75 in D 6.25 in
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss bear with log pen rest and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

H 5 in W 9 in D 5 in
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
leather insert with Greek key border, two glass ink wells with brass tops, pen rest and a spring loaded
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 7 in W 14 in D 9.25 in
Antique Art Nouveau Inkstand, Wood + Kingwood Inlaid, Scotland, 1900
Located in Vancouver, BC
+ kingwood Pair of two crystal inkwells and lids with metal handles and a pen rest Inlaid top Satinwood
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Antique Art Nouveau Inkstand, Wood + Kingwood Inlaid, Scotland, 1900
Antique Art Nouveau Inkstand, Wood + Kingwood Inlaid, Scotland, 1900

Antique Art Nouveau Inkstand, Wood + Kingwood Inlaid, Scotland, 1900

H 5 in W 12 in D 8 in
19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope
Located in Martlesham, GB
open the box up there is a blue lined writing surface, a pen rest, three small compartments and two
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope
19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope

19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope

H 4.25 in W 14 in D 10 in
Antique Silver Hukin & Heath Sealing Wax Desk Set, London, 1920s, Art Deco
Located in Greven, DE
&Heath, and a silver mark "9025". Comprising: Seal, Match Strike & Holder, Candle Holder, Two Pen Rests
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Hukin & Heath Sealing Wax Desk Set, London, 1920s, Art Deco
Antique Silver Hukin & Heath Sealing Wax Desk Set, London, 1920s, Art Deco

Antique Silver Hukin & Heath Sealing Wax Desk Set, London, 1920s, Art Deco

H 6.3 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
figure & this trio is mounted upon a veined black & white marble platform containing a "trenched" pen
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Vintage Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell

Vintage Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell

H 9 in W 14.75 in D 8.88 in
French 2 Pot Inkwell Stand with a Hunting Retriever Dog
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
inkwell, the centre of the stand is set with a curly coated retriever in front of him there is a pen rest
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Antique Late 19th Century Country Inkwells

Materials

Spelter

French 2 Pot Inkwell Stand with a Hunting Retriever Dog
French 2 Pot Inkwell Stand with a Hunting Retriever Dog

French 2 Pot Inkwell Stand with a Hunting Retriever Dog

H 8 in W 11 in D 7 in
English Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell, 1890-1910
Located in Delft, NL
floral decor, hammered and nailed by hand. There are pen rests on each side and the lid of the inkwell is
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Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Copper

English Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell, 1890-1910
English Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell, 1890-1910

English Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell, 1890-1910

H 4.34 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Victorian Period Sterling Silver Footed Cherub-Motif Inkstand By William Comyns
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in New York, NY
sterling silver lid of the hobnail cut crystal inkwell. Inkstand is designed with a pen-rest. Measures: 8
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Footed Cherub-Motif Inkstand By William Comyns
Victorian Period Sterling Silver Footed Cherub-Motif Inkstand By William Comyns

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Footed Cherub-Motif Inkstand By William Comyns

H 4 in W 8 in D 4.25 in
A 19th Century wooden children's school desk
Located in Delft, NL
, mounted on 2 slats (sawn off). The lid of the desk has a pen rest (a slot in the wood) and a round opening
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Antique Late 19th Century Children's Furniture

Materials

Iron

A 19th Century wooden children's school desk
A 19th Century wooden children's school desk

A 19th Century wooden children's school desk

H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 36.62 in
Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
base is in relief and abounds with flowers and birds while the pen rest has a quaint village scene. The
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Antique 1890s English Japonisme Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Copper

Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells
Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells

Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells

H 5 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
19th Century Inkwell with Imperial Eagle in Portoro Marble and Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
gilt bronze holders. The Portoro marble, one of the rarest in the world, is carved to accommodate pens
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Inkwell with Imperial Eagle in Portoro Marble and Gilt Bronze
19th Century Inkwell with Imperial Eagle in Portoro Marble and Gilt Bronze

19th Century Inkwell with Imperial Eagle in Portoro Marble and Gilt Bronze

H 7.88 in W 16.54 in D 9.85 in
Antique English Presentation Inkwell & Desk Set with Horse Jockey Theme
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
square glass, bottles with jockey hat brass tops, an onyx seal, and a horse shoe pen rest on the back of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Antique English Presentation Inkwell & Desk Set with Horse Jockey Theme
Antique English Presentation Inkwell & Desk Set with Horse Jockey Theme

Antique English Presentation Inkwell & Desk Set with Horse Jockey Theme

H 6 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in
19th Century Belgium Louis XV Rococo Repousse Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
including a deep curve at the front for pen rest, and a letter holder decorated with cherub, floral and
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Belgium Louis XV Rococo Repousse Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder
19th Century Belgium Louis XV Rococo Repousse Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder

19th Century Belgium Louis XV Rococo Repousse Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder

H 7.5 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique English Novelty / Figural Brass Inkwell - Hare c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
. The front has two simple pen rests which I have shown with a dip pen (not included). Excellent
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique English Novelty / Figural Brass Inkwell - Hare c.1880
Antique English Novelty / Figural Brass Inkwell - Hare c.1880

Antique English Novelty / Figural Brass Inkwell - Hare c.1880

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H 4.5 in Dm 4 in
The Rest - Original Pen Drawing on Paper by Paul Garin - 1950s
By Paul Garin
Located in Roma, IT
The Rest is an original pen drawing on paper, realized by the French artist Paul Garin (Nice, 1898
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pen

The Rest - Original Pen Drawing on Paper by Paul Garin - 1950s

Paul Garin
The Rest - Original Pen Drawing on Paper by Paul Garin - 1950s, 1950s

H 8.27 in W 10.63 in D 0.08 in
Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand
By Jean de la Fontinelle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
thought and sat on a wall with lidded inkwells to either side and with a pen rest at his feet. The desk
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20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand
Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand

Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand

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H 5.91 in W 7.68 in D 4.93 in
Fine Early 19th Century Empire Russian Inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
wings (Psyche) holding a large shell above her head as a pen rest. To her left fitment for the inkwell
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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Fine Early 19th Century Empire Russian Inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810
Fine Early 19th Century Empire Russian Inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810

Fine Early 19th Century Empire Russian Inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810

H 9.06 in W 10.63 in D 4.73 in
Elegant Art Deco Black & Gold Desk Tidy
Located in Lincoln, GB
. Desk tidy includes an ink well, letter rack, and pen rest, making it not only a beautiful decorative
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20th Century British Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Glass

Elegant Art Deco Black & Gold Desk Tidy
Elegant Art Deco Black & Gold Desk Tidy

Elegant Art Deco Black & Gold Desk Tidy

H 3.94 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in
Toward Rest - Original Pen Drawing by Gabriele Galantara - Early 20th Century
By Gabriele Galantara
Located in Roma, IT
Toward Rest is an original drawing in pen realized by Gabriele Galantara, Titled in Italian on the
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pen

Toward Rest - Original Pen Drawing by Gabriele Galantara - Early 20th Century

Gabriele Galantara
Toward Rest - Original Pen Drawing by Gabriele Galantara - Early 20th Century, Early 20th Century

H 9.06 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880
Located in Bath, GB
shaped base with a naturalistic base incorporating two "rocks" acting as a pen rest. I am including the
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880
Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880

Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880

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H 5 in W 7 in D 5.75 in
Art Deco Streamline French Desk Set, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
stand which has three tiered slots, the second stand holds two inkwells and a pen rest and the last
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Streamline French Desk Set, circa 1930
Art Deco Streamline French Desk Set, circa 1930

Art Deco Streamline French Desk Set, circa 1930

H 5.71 in W 12.6 in D 5.91 in
Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
Located in Bath, GB
integral pen rest for one's dip pen (the one shown is a new example which I am including in the sale to
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897

Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897

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H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
19th Century French Marble and Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed Melotte
By Melotte
Located in Dallas, TX
and top finials. The inkwell has a traditional Empire style design, a deep curve at the front for pen
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed Melotte
19th Century French Marble and Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed Melotte

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed Melotte

H 8 in W 12 in D 6.75 in
Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
front compartment or pen rest tilts to open and originally there would have been two ink bottles on
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Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Softwood

Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk
Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk

Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk

H 9 in W 16.25 in D 9.5 in
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Pen Rest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pen rest for your home. Each pen rest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a pen rest — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A pen rest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pen rest over the years, but those crafted by Bergmann Foundry, Carl Auböck and Reid and Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Pen Rest?

The average selling price for a pen rest at 1stDibs is $850, while they’re typically $355 on the low end and $4,665 for the highest priced.

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