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Illustrated Guide to Antique Writing Instruments by George Fischler, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
The Illustrated Guide to Antique Writing Instruments by Stuart & George Fischler. 1st Edition
Category
1990s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 9 in W 6 in D 0.5 in
Fountain Pens and Pencils: The Golden Age of Writing Instruments - 1990
Located in London, GB
Published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 1st edition, 1990. Hardback with English text.
Profusely illustrated with over a thousand fountain pens with full or nearly full-sized colour...
Category
1990s Books
Materials
Paper
H 12.21 in W 9.26 in D 1.38 in
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
Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories
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
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Greta Garbo Limited Edition Mont Blanc Ballpoint Pen with Pearl
By Montblanc
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Garbo in the form of another mystical writing instrument.
The extraordinary design with a black barrel
Category
Late 20th Century German Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Resin
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 44.25 in W 51.5 in D 24.25 in
Cartier Creative Writing Francois Chaille 1st English Edition 2000
Located in London, GB
position as the world's second largest producer of fine writing instruments, Cartier has beautifully
Category
Early 2000s Books
Materials
Paper
Agresti Black Polished Box for 20 Pens with Suede and Leather Detail
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
writing instruments.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Suede, Wood
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
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.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Inkwells
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Hohner "C-Tenor" Concert Woodwind Instrument Germany, Circa 1950
Located in Incline Village, NV
woodwind family of instruments. Comes in it's original packaging box with genesis stipulated in writing on
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
5 Foot Tall Pop Art Wood Pencil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wrapped around the end by the eraser. Size: 60" long. Marked ARTIST GRADE - GRAPHITE WRITING INSTRUMENT
Category
Vintage 1970s American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk or Console Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning Mid-Century Modern teak writing desk or could also be used as a console table or as a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Cartier Styles et Stylos Hardcover French Edition, Cartier Creative Writing
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
implements in 1868 to today's position as the world's second largest producer of fine writing instruments
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.75 in W 10 in D 1 in
MCM Staved Walnut Desk Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
writing instruments and desk accessories as well as a slot for business cards and one for "post it" notes
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
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
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Decorative Boxes
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
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
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
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
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
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desk Sets
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Musical 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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss High Victorian Musical 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
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Scientific 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
Category
Antique 1730s Austrian Baroque Scientific 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 Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Stunning Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
specimens bear a paper label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Scientific 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
Category
Antique 1730s German Scientific 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
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments
Materials
Giltwood
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Posters
Materials
Paper
H 25.6 in W 18.9 in D 0.04 in
Russian Electromechanical Wheel-Based Cipher Machine Fialka M 125
Located in Madrid, ES
) writing. Although the Latin alphabet was different for each country, the Cyrillic alphabet had no
Category
Vintage 1950s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
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
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
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
Category
Antique 1890s French Desks and Writing Tables
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
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
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
Category
Antique 1890s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
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
Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut, Wood
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