Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller

Antique English Novelty Pen / Nib Wipe, circa 1880

About the Item

A most unusual figural pen nib wipe made from brass with a wonderful untouched antique patina. In the from of a knight in armour, the back of the helmet retains the original felts used to remove excess ink from a dip pen's nib. Highly collectable and in excellent condition dating to circa 1880, Victorian in era. Measures: 2 1/2" x 2" x 2 1/2" tall. Item ID: 39685.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 396851stDibs: LU3365310198081
More From This SellerView All
  • Unusual Antique English Novelty Match Striker, circa 1880
    Located in Bath, GB
    A wonderful and most unusual novelty match strike made from cast brass and just back from a professional clean and polish by our silversmith. The non-safety matches...
    Category

    Antique 1880s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

    Materials

    Brass

  • Antique English Novelty Equestrian Inkwell, Horse, circa 1880
    Located in Bath, GB
    This is only the second time in many years of being in the antiques business that I have come across this wonderful figural equestrian inkwell. B...
    Category

    Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells

    Materials

    Brass

  • Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880
    Located in Bath, GB
    A handsome and substantial novelty inkwell in the form of a running Ostrich standing on an oval shaped base with a naturalistic base incorporating two "rocks" acting as a pen rest. I...
    Category

    Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells

    Materials

    Brass

  • Antique English Novelty / Figural Brass Inkwell - Hare c.1880
    Located in Bath, GB
    A charming and scarce inkwell made from polished English brass featuring a beautifully cast Hare's head. At first I thought he sported glass eyes but taking a closer look, they look...
    Category

    Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Inkwells

    Materials

    Brass

  • Magnificent Antique English Novelty Inkwell / Pen Tray - Parrot With Glass Eyes
    Located in Bath, GB
    A wonderful and impressive figural inkwell made from solid cast English brass, beautifully executed with a fabulous patina. Standing on little cast feet, the large leaf is of cour...
    Category

    Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Inkwells

    Materials

    Brass

  • Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
    Located in Bath, GB
    A magnificent English Victorian inkwell made from solid English brass having been professionally polished to gleam. This grand figural dog inkwell was modelled in the form of an E...
    Category

    Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells

    Materials

    Brass

You May Also Like

Recently Viewed

View All