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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

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

1600s Guercino Follower Italian Religious Painting

$4,699

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

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

Antique Petite Secrétaire
Antique Petite Secrétaire

Antique Petite Secrétaire

$1,756Sale Price|20% Off

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

Sold

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

Sold

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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Memento Mori, Wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria
Memento Mori, Wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria

Memento Mori, Wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria

Unavailable|$2,173

H 3.94 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in

Memento Mori, Wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Unique sculptured wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria, from around the 1920 ties, extremely fine sculptured piece of Artisanal work, looks like a real skull, beautiful old patin...

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1920s Austrian Antique Calligraphy Pens

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Fruitwood

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Calligraphy Pens

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Carrara Marble

19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy
19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy

19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine

A diorama with fishes, Italy 1870.
A diorama with fishes, Italy 1870.

A diorama with fishes, Italy 1870.

$3,524

H 22.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

A diorama with fishes, Italy 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

A natural Wunderkammer specimen: a marine diorama with two decoy fishes (Pterois volitans), a brunch, fan shaped, of Horny coral, starfish, and reef. The Specimens are mounted inside...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Calligraphy Pens

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Glass, Wood

18th-19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed, Antique Sofa Bench
18th-19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed, Antique Sofa Bench

18th-19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed, Antique Sofa Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian daybed made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two round pillows, in good condition. The sides of the Scandinavian wood sofa are spindled, ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Calligraphy Pens

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Cotton, Damask, Linen, Pine

Early 19th Century Italian School Memento Mori Oil on Canvas Welcome Death
Early 19th Century Italian School Memento Mori Oil on Canvas Welcome Death

Early 19th Century Italian School Memento Mori Oil on Canvas Welcome Death

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A almost life size depiction of a human skeleton holding a length of chain, with a banner at the base. We believe the piece to be Italian from the language used within the banner, ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Infants Coffin Casket, Carved Wood, Etched Glass, Memento Mori
19th Century Infants Coffin Casket, Carved Wood, Etched Glass, Memento Mori

19th Century Infants Coffin Casket, Carved Wood, Etched Glass, Memento Mori

Located in Lowestoft, GB

For sale a very rare early 19th century infants coffin carrier, this would of been housed on a horse and cart hearse. The casket has a decorative wrought iron edging two thirds of th...

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Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Calligraphy Pens

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Wrought Iron

A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels
A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels

A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels

Located in PARIS, FR

An ebonized wood cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels Augsburg, southern Germany, mid-17th century Dimensions: h. 43 cm, w. 32 cm, d. 20 cm Ebonized wood, inlay of painted piet...

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Mid-17th Century German Renaissance Antique Calligraphy Pens

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Marble

Memento Mori chain seal, Saint Petrsburg, Russia, second half of 19th century.
Memento Mori chain seal, Saint Petrsburg, Russia, second half of 19th century.

Memento Mori chain seal, Saint Petrsburg, Russia, second half of 19th century.

Located in Milan, IT

Chain seal in silver and jet. The seal features a rectangular silver plate with a carved noble coat of arms representing a two-headed eagle. The matrix is crowned by a frame with a w...

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1860s Russian Antique Calligraphy Pens

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Silver

Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified 28.00 Carat No Heat Classic Ceylon Sapphire
Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified 28.00 Carat No Heat Classic Ceylon Sapphire

Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified 28.00 Carat No Heat Classic Ceylon Sapphire

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. This sapphire has been certified as no...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Calligraphy Pens

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Sapphire

Rare Pair of Late 19th Century Tattoo Specimens From A French Sailor Curiosity
Rare Pair of Late 19th Century Tattoo Specimens From A French Sailor Curiosity

Rare Pair of Late 19th Century Tattoo Specimens From A French Sailor Curiosity

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A very odd and rare pair of preserved human tattoos, believed to be from a French sailor. Depicting a Prussian solider and a young lady. Later housed and mounted in period maple fram...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Calligraphy Pens

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Natural Fiber, Glass, Maple

Vanitas, oil on canvas with a small cartouche, Italy circa 1850.
Vanitas, oil on canvas with a small cartouche, Italy circa 1850.

Vanitas, oil on canvas with a small cartouche, Italy circa 1850.

Located in Milan, IT

The painting presents an unusual shape, that of the circle, a direct reference to the clipeated portrait of the Roman tradition. The frame is made of fruit wood finished in pastille ...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Calligraphy Pens

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Canvas, Fruitwood

Miniature painted in gouache on paper, depicting a Memento Mori, Italy 1808.
Miniature painted in gouache on paper, depicting a Memento Mori, Italy 1808.

Miniature painted in gouache on paper, depicting a Memento Mori, Italy 1808.

Located in Milan, IT

Miniature depicting a Memento Mori painted in gouache on paper, grisaille technique. The frame, in ebonized fruitwood and finished with wax, black in color, is oval in shape with an ...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case
Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case

Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case

$10,809Sale Price|36% Off

W 0.67 in D 0.67 in L 4.22 in

Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

A Georgian gold, enamel and agate needle case or etui, comprising a needle case in polished grey agate, with an inscription in white enamel, with floral detailing in 18 karat yellow ...

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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Calligraphy Pens

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Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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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.