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Antique Calligraphy Pens

Victorian 9k Calligraphy Pen and Pencil  Circa 1830-40s
Victorian 9k Calligraphy Pen and Pencil  Circa 1830-40s

Victorian 9k Calligraphy Pen and Pencil Circa 1830-40s

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

This Victorian mechanical pencil and dip pen is crafted in 9k yellow gold made by Sampson Mordan

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Calligraphy Pens

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1888 Calligraphy of Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, Riding a Stag
1888 Calligraphy of Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, Riding a Stag

1888 Calligraphy of Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, Riding a Stag

Located in York County, PA

and dated 1888: Late 19th century American pen and ink calligraphy, executed in the most exuberant

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1880s Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Paper

Late 19th C Memento Mori Calligraphy In memory of Maria Arthur Manchip Died 1899
Late 19th C Memento Mori Calligraphy In memory of Maria Arthur Manchip Died 1899

Late 19th C Memento Mori Calligraphy In memory of Maria Arthur Manchip Died 1899

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A fantastically decorative pen and ink calligraphy composition celebrating the life of a Maria

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

1600s Guercino Follower Italian Religious Painting
1600s Guercino Follower Italian Religious Painting

1600s Guercino Follower Italian Religious Painting

$4,831

H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in

1600s Guercino Follower Italian Religious Painting

By Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (Il Guercino)

Located in Roma, IT

drawings are known for their fluent style in which "rapid, calligraphic pen strokes combined with dots

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Canvas

Antique Petite Secrétaire
Antique Petite Secrétaire

Antique Petite Secrétaire

$2,195

H 34 in W 20.5 in D 12 in

Antique Petite Secrétaire

Located in Malibu, CA

pleasing to look at from any angle. Pencil trays adorn both sides which are perfect for holding pens

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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Fruitwood

Four Green Antique Ceramic Jars, Sold Each
Four Green Antique Ceramic Jars, Sold Each

Four Green Antique Ceramic Jars, Sold Each

Located in Yonkers, NY

spaces. Next, Jug B (8" diameter x 11"H), captivates with its calligraphy (as if penning an ancient

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Ceramic

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Two-Drawer Provincial Table
Two-Drawer Provincial Table

Two-Drawer Provincial Table

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H 29.5 in W 57 in D 16.25 in

Two-Drawer Provincial Table

Located in Chicago, IL

drawers were opened many times to retrieve curios, calligraphy pens, rice paper or incense. It would have

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Elm

Napoleonic Folk Art Calligraphy Drawing
Napoleonic Folk Art Calligraphy Drawing

Napoleonic Folk Art Calligraphy Drawing

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H 33 in W 26 in D 2.5 in

Napoleonic Folk Art Calligraphy Drawing

Located in Greenwich, CT

Unique pen and ink Folk Art drawing with calligraphy boarder depicting Napoleon triumphant in

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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Pen, Paper, Giltwood

Patriotic Calligraphy with Revolutionary War References
Patriotic Calligraphy with Revolutionary War References

Patriotic Calligraphy with Revolutionary War References

Located in York County, PA

War (1861-1865) and The 1876 Centennial of American Independence Whimsical pen and ink calligraphy

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1860s American Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Paper

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Landscape Brush Pot
19th Century Chinese Blue and White Landscape Brush Pot

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Landscape Brush Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

, featuring a small house and fisherman mid-cast. Once intended to hold brushes, pens, and other calligraphy

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Porcelain

13 Hand-Sewn Stars In A 3-2-3-2-3 Configuration of Lineal Rows, American Flag
13 Hand-Sewn Stars In A 3-2-3-2-3 Configuration of Lineal Rows, American Flag

13 Hand-Sewn Stars In A 3-2-3-2-3 Configuration of Lineal Rows, American Flag

Located in York County, PA

, specializing in calligraphy and pen and ink sketches. He also engaged in the writing of poetry and short essays

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1870s American Antique Calligraphy Pens

Round Blue and White Ceramic Chinese Export Calligraphy Brush Pot or Planter
Round Blue and White Ceramic Chinese Export Calligraphy Brush Pot or Planter

Round Blue and White Ceramic Chinese Export Calligraphy Brush Pot or Planter

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

. Pots like these were originally used to dip calligraphy pens in. Exact age or origin is unknown and

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Twin Dragons Brush Pot
Chinese Blue and White Twin Dragons Brush Pot

Chinese Blue and White Twin Dragons Brush Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

intended to hold brushes, pens, and other calligraphy tools, this lovely pot takes pride of place on any

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Porcelain

Religious Figural Drawing with Pen & Ink Wash After il Guercino
Religious Figural Drawing with Pen & Ink Wash After il Guercino

Religious Figural Drawing with Pen & Ink Wash After il Guercino

Located in Gallatin, TN

drawings are known for their fluent style in which “rapid, calligraphic pen strokes combined with dots

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17th Century Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Ink, Pen

ENGLISH CALLIGRAPHY DRAWINGS, c. 1845
ENGLISH CALLIGRAPHY DRAWINGS, c. 1845

ENGLISH CALLIGRAPHY DRAWINGS, c. 1845

Located in Essex, MA

A collection of 2 framed English calligraphy drawings, attributed to Edwin Munder, circa 1845, in

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19th Century English Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Walnut, Ink, Paper, Pen

17th Century Oil Painting Attributed to the School of Guercino
17th Century Oil Painting Attributed to the School of Guercino

17th Century Oil Painting Attributed to the School of Guercino

Located in Gallatin, TN

style in which “rapid, calligraphic pen strokes combined with dots, dashes, and parallel hatching lines

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19th Century Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Chinese Blue and White Painted Porcelain Brush Pot with Stand, Qing Dynasty
Chinese Blue and White Painted Porcelain Brush Pot with Stand, Qing Dynasty

Chinese Blue and White Painted Porcelain Brush Pot with Stand, Qing Dynasty

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

This blue and white porcelain brush pot was intended to hold brushes, pens, and other calligraphy

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Calligraphy Exercise, "When Wine is in Wit is Out"
19th Century Calligraphy Exercise, "When Wine is in Wit is Out"

19th Century Calligraphy Exercise, "When Wine is in Wit is Out"

Located in Essex, MA

A 19th century calligraphy exercise, pen and ink on paper, by an American school girl, circa 1840s

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1840s American Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Paper

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Antique Painted Memento Mori Skull, Dated 1769 Birth Year of Napoleon I
Antique Painted Memento Mori Skull, Dated 1769 Birth Year of Napoleon I

Antique Painted Memento Mori Skull, Dated 1769 Birth Year of Napoleon I

Located in Doha, QA

A truly extraordinary and evocative object: an 18th century hand-carved wooden skull, richly hand-painted and inscribed with the date 1769. This rare Memento Mori was created as a me...

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18th Century French Baroque Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio
Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio

Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Reclaimed Wrought Iron Horseshoe Garden Gate
Reclaimed Wrought Iron Horseshoe Garden Gate

Reclaimed Wrought Iron Horseshoe Garden Gate

$2,603

H 42.52 in W 36.23 in D 1.38 in

Reclaimed Wrought Iron Horseshoe Garden Gate

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An unusual reclaimed wrought iron garden gate, creatively constructed from old horseshoes. Matching decorative panel also available. This reclaimed side gate is traditionally handc...

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Mid-20th Century English Country Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Art Nouveau Guimard Chandelier
Art Nouveau Guimard Chandelier

Art Nouveau Guimard Chandelier

$3,116 / item

H 27.56 in Dm 9.85 in

Art Nouveau Guimard Chandelier

By Hector Guimard

Located in Rebais, FR

Art Nouveau Guimard chandelier with nickel finish.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Antique Calligraphy Pens

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Bronze

Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style

Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style

By Victor Horta

Located in Lisse, NL

Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Calligraphy Pens

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Bronze

Aesthetic Movement Tiffany & Co. Hand-Engraved Sterling Silver Pocket Flask
Aesthetic Movement Tiffany & Co. Hand-Engraved Sterling Silver Pocket Flask

Aesthetic Movement Tiffany & Co. Hand-Engraved Sterling Silver Pocket Flask

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Aesthetic Movement Tiffany & Co. Hand-Engraved Sterling Silver Pocket Flask, New York, Circa 1891–1902, 78 Grams A refined late 19th-century sterling silver pocket flask by Tiffany ...

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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Calligraphy Pens

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Sterling Silver

Soda Blown Murano Glass Low Coffee Table in Petrol Green by Yiannis Ghikas
Soda Blown Murano Glass Low Coffee Table in Petrol Green by Yiannis Ghikas

Soda Blown Murano Glass Low Coffee Table in Petrol Green by Yiannis Ghikas

$2,616Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in

Soda Blown Murano Glass Low Coffee Table in Petrol Green by Yiannis Ghikas

By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Blown Glass

French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century

French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century

$3,465Sale Price|30% Off

H 27.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in

French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style wrought iron and four-color vitreaux stained glass single-light hall lantern, the rounded four stained glass panels with red, green, ...

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Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bromwell Custom, Down-Filled Day Bed with Pillows
Bromwell Custom, Down-Filled Day Bed with Pillows

Bromwell Custom, Down-Filled Day Bed with Pillows

$1,500Sale Price|33% Off

H 31.5 in W 80.5 in D 38.5 in

Bromwell Custom, Down-Filled Day Bed with Pillows

Located in Bronx, NY

A Bromwell custom, down-filled daybed with pillows. It features lightly padded wraparound supports, a removable button-tufted cushion and block feet. The piece is covered with suede-...

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Early 2000s North American Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Fabric

Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca 1920
Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca 1920

Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca. 1920. Add a timeless touch of elegance to your interior with this Antique French Art Nouveau Pendant Light...

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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Calligraphy Pens

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Wrought Iron

A Daum Nancy Miniature "Vase Parlant", ca. 1895
A Daum Nancy Miniature "Vase Parlant", ca. 1895

A Daum Nancy Miniature "Vase Parlant", ca. 1895

$2,174Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.15 in

A Daum Nancy Miniature "Vase Parlant", ca. 1895

By Daum

Located in Bochum, NRW

A miniature french gilt and enameled green cameo glass vase, signed in gilt "Daum Nancy" and with cross of Lorraine. Molded with flowers and leafage and with the phrase "A tout sei...

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Glass

Chesterfield Sofa in White Vinyl Upholstery
Chesterfield Sofa in White Vinyl Upholstery

Chesterfield Sofa in White Vinyl Upholstery

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

H 27 in W 76 in D 36 in

Chesterfield Sofa in White Vinyl Upholstery

Located in New York, NY

Chic and stylish tufted white vinyl Chesterfield loveseat sofa on wood bun feet. Overall excellent condition, showing only light wear to fronts of armrests, as pictured. Clean, origi...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Faux Leather

English 1930s Art Deco Walnut Double Bed
English 1930s Art Deco Walnut Double Bed

English 1930s Art Deco Walnut Double Bed

$2,568 / set

H 45.48 in W 53.94 in D 74.02 in

English 1930s Art Deco Walnut Double Bed

Located in Devon, England

Wonderful 1930s English walnut double bed. The veneers really make this bed outstanding book paged veneers throughout with walnut feather banding to the edges. Standard English doubl...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Iron

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Black Forest Small Taxidermy Fawn on Green Painted Plinth
Mid-20th Century Black Forest Small Taxidermy Fawn on Green Painted Plinth

Mid-20th Century Black Forest Small Taxidermy Fawn on Green Painted Plinth

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

A very rare and very small stuffed real Bambi. Laying on a green painted wooden piece. Eyes in glass. The fur is in excellent condition. One ear has a small fur fault. Great decorati...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Fur

19th Century Exceptional Extendable Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Exceptional Extendable Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Exceptional Extendable Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Timeless Elegance – Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Extendable Table, Circa 1825 We are proud to present this rare and stunning Viennese Biedermeier extendable table, an outstandin...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Calligraphy Pens

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Walnut

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Antique Calligraphy Pens For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique calligraphy pens for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique calligraphy pens was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, brass and metal. Antique calligraphy pens have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique calligraphy pens bearing folk art hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Jean-Joseph Bernard produced beautiful antique calligraphy pens that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Calligraphy Pens?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $487 on the low end and $50,000 highest priced.