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Antique Dip Pen

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen and seal. Made of silver and
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desk Sets

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Crystal, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen, letter opener and seal
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desk Sets

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Crystal, Silver

Antique English Novelty Pen / Nib Wipe, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual figural pen nib wipe made from brass with a wonderful untouched antique patina
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique English Novelty Pen / Nib Wipe, circa 1880
Antique English Novelty Pen / Nib Wipe, circa 1880
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H 2.5 in W 2 in D 2.5 in
Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880
Located in Bath, GB
traditional (modern) dip pen to finish off the look of the inkwell. A hefty piece, cast in solid brass with
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells

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Brass

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

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Silver Plate

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
Antique & Large Black Forest Inkstand w. Capercaillie / Wood Grouse Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
letters with a pen or with a dip pen, because there is room enough in the wide and deep 'pen bed'. With
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Brass

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

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Brass

Antique Desktop Stationery Box, English, Oak, Arts & Crafts, Victorian, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
January to December 1909 Small glass inkwell sits front and centre, with a pair of dipping ink pens
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Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Oak

Antique English Bronze, Brass and Glass Inkstand / Inkwell, circa 1870 Victorian
Located in Bath, GB
dip pen and two circular shaped cradles to accommodate the unusual circular inkwells. They are made
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Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
the case. Inside the slope is retained an early quill dip pen with the name of Isaac Parkes circa 1849
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Inkwell 254
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
An antique Georg Jensen sterling silver inkwell and matching pen, design #254 by Georg Jensen in
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Italy 18th Century Lombard Carved & Polychromate Sculpture of St Peter of Verona
By Veronese
Located in Miami, FL
saint is usually depicted holding a large book in his left hand and a pen in his right. In the case of
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
shaped bowl in the centre the first owners would have kept their stamps or their brass dip pens. Anyone
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

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Bronze

34 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR, 1861-63, KANSAS STATEHOOD, 2nd KY CAVALRY
Located in York County, PA
34 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG OF THE CIVIL WAR PERIOD (1861-63), IN A TINY SCALE AMONG PIECED-AND
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

34 Star Flag with Upside down Hand Sewn Stars, Kansas Statehood, ca 1861-1863
Located in York County, PA
along the hoist with a dip pen. This would be the name of a former owner. It was common to mark flags in
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wool

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Diana the huntress sculpture Vienna bronze
By Ernst Beck
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Diana the huntress sculpture Vienna bronze Bronze with marble base Origin Austria Circa 1920 The sculpture is in very good condition and its silver patina is also It has a small repa...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Diana the huntress sculpture Vienna bronze
Diana the huntress sculpture Vienna bronze
H 7.68 in W 1.58 in D 3.15 in
Antique Cast Figural Medieval Knight in Armor Cigar, Pipe or Cigarette Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This figural cigar lighter is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Austria in circa 1930. The lighter is a standing figural cast and cold-painted medieval knight in armor hold...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Medieval Tobacco Accessories

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Spelter

Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien Bronze African Female
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Hagenauer African woman, portrait in bronze. Beautiful patina. Black subject. Marked Atelier Hagenauer Wien, Made in Austria. Measures: 9" height x 5" width x 3.5" depth.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Early 1900s F.R. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co. Pressed Glass Humidors, Set of 2
Located in Cordova, SC
Antique pair of pressed glass humidors by F.C. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co. with their lids. This set has two different sized humidor jars. Both are in good condition considering their ...
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Early 20th Century American Other Tobacco Accessories

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Glass

Pair of Silver Knight Figures
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, GB
Two fine quality silver figures in the form of medieval knights in armour. Both have finely detailed carved ivory faces as was typical of models made during the end of the 19th centu...
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Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Silver Knight Figures
Pair of Silver Knight Figures
H 10.5 in W 2.9 in D 2.9 in
Vintage Suit of Armor Medieval Knight Sculpture Lighter 1930s
Located in San Diego, CA
Very rare and beautiful lighter sculpted as a medieval knight in armor. Whimsical and classical, this piece is sculptural besides utilitarian. A great addition to your decor, bar or ...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Small Antique Bronze Mirror, France, Art Nouveau, Handheld Mirror
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique handheld mirror made of bronze. Facated mirror with signs of age and use. Suspension on the back.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Mirrors

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Bronze, Copper

Mappin & Webb Sterling Cigar Cutter
By Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Heavy gauge sterling silver double table-top push-down cigar cutter. Made by Mappin & Webb LONDON in 1911. Features a spring-loaded push-down cutting mechanism. Clean geometric lines...
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Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Mappin & Webb Sterling Cigar Cutter
Mappin & Webb Sterling Cigar Cutter
H 2.25 in W 3.5 in D 2.25 in
Antique Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co Hand Mirror Early 20th Century
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Edwardian sterling silver hand-mirror with marks for 925 sterling silver, the maker's mark of the renowned silversmiths Tiffany & Co., and Circa 1900 in d...
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pig & Chimney Sweep Lucky Charm, Candy Secret Chamber Container, Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful golden pig candy container or container with secret chamber. Made from white metal, hand painted with cold paint like the bronze Vienna miniatures. Such items are given a...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Statue of Athlete: Large Academic Style Bronze Figurative Sculpture of Nude Male
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
modern figurative bronze sculpture of a nude athlete 8.5 feet tall and measures 36 inches at the widest point bottom base measures 31.5 x 17.5 inches This sculpture is offered by Ca...
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Early 2000s Academic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella and Stick Stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian cast iron umbrella and stick stand, the back cast in the form of a knight in armour with shield and sword standing on a wall cast ‘Cap a Pied. The base fitted with drip tra...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Umbrella Stands

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Iron

Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze of an Arab Merchant
Located in London, GB
Viennese cold-painted bronze of an Arab merchant Austrian, c. 1910 Height 19cm, width 11cm, depth 14cm This exceptional figurative sculpture depicts an Arab merchant selling his wa...
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Franz Xavier Bergmann, French Bulldog, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture, 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
Noted for his detailed and colorful work, Bergman was signing his creations with either a "B" in an urn-shaped cartouche, or "Nam Greb" - for "Bergman" in reverse (these marks used t...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Staffordshire Dog Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
An antique Staffordshire dog, Whippet porcelain inkwell. Circa 1880, England
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Antique 1880s English Inkwells

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Porcelain

Staffordshire Dog Inkwell
Staffordshire Dog Inkwell
H 4 in W 4 in D 2 in
Antique Travelling German Cocktail Set Germany Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Antique Travelling German Cocktail set in original leather case, Date Circa 1920 by D R G M. Made in Germany This piece is in good condition Including all the interior fittings whic...
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Early 20th Century German Barware

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Leather

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Pair of Novelty Silver & Nephrite Golf Club Propelling Pencil and Dip Pen
By Frank Hyams
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
propelling pencil and dip pen, made in the form of Golf Clubs (a driver and a long iron). Realistically
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20th Century English Victorian Tableware

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Silver

Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco
Located in San Francisco, CA
, stone, leaves and even bone. Each tablet was painted with quill pens dipped in ink, washed with water
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Vintage 1930s Moroccan Religious Items

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Wood

Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco
Located in San Francisco, CA
, stone, leaves and even bone. Each tablet was painted with quill pens dipped in ink, washed with water
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Vintage 1930s Moroccan Religious Items

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Wood

Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco
Located in San Francisco, CA
, stone, leaves and even bone. Each tablet was painted with quill pens dipped in ink, washed with water
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Vintage 1930s Moroccan Religious Items

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Wood

Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco
Located in San Francisco, CA
, stone, leaves and even bone. Each tablet was painted with quill pens dipped in ink, washed with water
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Vintage 1930s Moroccan Religious Items

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Wood

Antique English Banded Agate & Silver Dip Pen - 1894
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning little Victorian dip pen with a banded agate handle and solid sterling silver terminal
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Sterling Silver

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Antique English Banded Agate Paper Knife / Dip Pen Set c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
long dip pen together with an additional three nibs. Dating to c.1890 / 1900, they both remain in
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Desk Sets

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Agate

Antique English Banded Agate Paper Knife / Dip Pen Set c.1890
Antique English Banded Agate Paper Knife / Dip Pen Set c.1890
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H 8.38 in W 1.13 in D 0.25 in
Figural Antique Austrian Bronze Pen/Nib Wipe - Fox, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
Patent. The top is filled with natural bristle to wipe the excess ink of a traditional dip pen
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Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique English Pen Nib Wipe in Cast Brass, Lobster, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
of a traditional dip pen, removing excess ink. Dating to circa 1880 in excellent condition
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Antique English Lap Desk Wedgwood Mount
Located in New Orleans, LA
interior is lined with Coromandel wood and has original inkwells,pen nib holder and dip pen and writing
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Antique Cold Painted Bronze Game Bird Inkwell, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
pen rest support, I have included the (new) wooden dip pen to finish off the offering. The lid opens
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Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Inkwells

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Bronze

Antique Cold Painted Bronze Game Bird Inkwell, circa 1900
Antique Cold Painted Bronze Game Bird Inkwell, circa 1900
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H 4.75 in W 5.25 in D 3 in
Antique English Inkwell with Photograph Frame and Posy Vases
Located in Bath, GB
hinged lid. I have included a (new) dip pen to finish the look of this highly collectable piece
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Antique English Gilded Bronze Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
tree branch leading to a hollowed out tree trunk used to store one or more dip pens (pen not included
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells

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Bronze

32 Star Antique American Flag, Representing Minnesota Statehood
Located in York County, PA
. Pratt" was inscribed with a dip pen. This would be the name of a former owner and it was common to
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Horse Jumping, Equestrian or Jockey, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
of a large horseshoe pen stand for three dip pens (the pen I have used in the photography is not
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Inkwells

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Brass

13 Star Antique American Flag w/ Enormous Hand-Sewn Stars, US Navy
Located in York County, PA
," inscribed with a dip pen. A numeral, followed by one or two X's, often denotes the length of the flag in
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Antique Late 19th Century American Other Political and Patriotic Memorab...

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Wool

40 Canted Stars on an Antique American Flag, South Dakota Statehood, 1889
Located in York County, PA
[front], is an initial “K,” inscribed with a dip pen. This may denote the surname of a former owner
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Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

42 Hand-Sewn Stars on An Antique Washington State American Flag, ca 1889-1890
Located in York County, PA
,” the initials “C.A.F.” are inscribed with a dip pen. These would represent the initials of a former
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wool

38 Hand-Sewn Stars On An Antique Flag In A Small Scale For the 19th Century
Located in York County, PA
indicate size (5 feet) and the words "Albany, N.Y." were inscribed with a dip pen, evidently to indicate
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Antique American U.S Navy Jack with 38 Hand-Sewn Stars and a Rare Maker's Mark
Located in York County, PA
penciled script and once with a dip pen. Several ships with the name Mary Emma existed during the second
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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wool

13 Stars Arranged in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern on a Small-Scale Antique American Flag
Located in York County, PA
obverse with a dip pen. This would be the name of a former owner. It was common to mark flags in this
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Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Early 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
panel. Decorative antique quill like dip pen, nibbs and cylindrical nibb holder included. Dimensions
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Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Early 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
Early 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
H 4.25 in W 14.25 in D 10 in
35 Stars, 1868 Parade Flag
Located in York County, PA
/> The date “1868” and the name “Grant” are written with a dip pen beneath the canton. These
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38-Star Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars, Colorado Statehood
Located in York County, PA
commonly done with a dip pen as opposed to hand-stitching. Colorado became the 38th state on August 1st
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Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

One of the Two Earliest British Union Jacks
Located in York County, PA
appearance. "Stenning Johnson" is written along the hoist with a dip pen. This would indicate the name of
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

The Earliest Known Betsy Ross Pattern 13 Star Flag
Located in York County, PA
. There is a hand-sewn cotton hoist, along which the name “C.A. Forbes” is inked with a dip pen. The date
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Star Flag Made in Philadelphia by Rachel Albright, Betsy Ross's Granddaughter
Located in York County, PA
a dip pen in the following manner: "First flag made 1777 by Betsy Ross. This copy of the original
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star American Flag with Slate Blue Canton Signed "Leddon"
Located in York County, PA
dip pen, in carefully executed script, underlined for emphasis. This would be the name of a former
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wool

California "Bear" State Flag with 1912 Inscription Signed "D & M Co"
Located in York County, PA
; Swell Time.” Inscribed with a dip pen, this notation is significant because it makes this the earliest
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

13 Stars in a Circular Version of the 3rd Maryland Pattern, Small Scale Flag
Located in York County, PA
binding on the obverse (front) with a dip pen, preceded by what is probably an initial "C," or perhaps "G
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

One Of the Earliest Flags in America: Authentic 15 Star US Navy Jack
Located in York County, PA
with a dip pen on blue ruled paper, the note was probably written shortly following her husband's death
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Star Flag Of The 1820-1840 Period Or Prior
Located in York County, PA
-stitched grommets. The word "Armory" was written along the obverse of the hoist with a dip pen, near the
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Antique English Brass Figural Pen Nib Wipe, English Boxer Dog, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
from a traditional dip pen. English in origin and dating to the late Victorian era, dating to c.1890
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Antique 1890s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique American 1892 Sterling Silver Top Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique American 1890 sterling silver top inkwell with crystal bottom rectangular base. Very
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Antique 1890s North American Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Antique Cased Three-Piece Bakelite Writing Set, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1920s Austrian cased writing set. Included are a letter opener, dip pen, and a pencil
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Bakelite

Antique French Blue and White Faience Inkwell, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
long. This was probably used as a resting place for dip pens when they were not in use. The main motif
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Antique 1890s French Inkwells

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Ceramic

Antique English Cockerel / Rooster Combined Inkwell / Letter Clip and Nib Wipe
Located in Bath, GB
retaining his two glass eyes. The red felt Comb to the top of his head is the dip pen nib wipe. The beak
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Inkwells

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Brass

45 Star Antique American Flag, CA 1896-1908-Utah Statehood
Located in York County, PA
in size. The name J.D. Biggs is written along the reverse side of the hoist with a dip pen. This
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wool

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Inkstand with Owl on Books Sculpture & Inkwells
Located in Lisse, NL
' with yet another owl on top is a 'blotter'. These were particularly handy when writing with a dip pen
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Brass

38 Hand Sewn Stars on an Antique American Flag from the Mastai Collection
Located in York County, PA
," was inscribed with a dip pen on the obverse, near the top. This would be the name of a former owner
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wool

13 Hand-Sewn Stars in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern on an Antique American Flag
Located in York County, PA
" is inscribed along the hoist with a dip pen. This would be the name of a former owner and it was
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Victorian Antique Silver Novelty Watering Can Inkwell & Penner
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
opening to reveal a glass lined inkwell. The spout and rose spray forming a dip pen with extendable shaft
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Antique Late 19th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles

Tunbridge Ware Antique Writing Slope Tonbridge Castle, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
writing surface, a pair of Tunbridge Ware inkwells and Tunbridge dip pen. This fabulous Tunbridge
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Velvet, Mahogany

VR Antique French Palais Royal Napoleon Era Necessaire, 36+ pc
Located in South Coast, CA
in 18k yellow gold. The ivory pieces include a pen with cap and storage for nibs; a bodkin case that
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sterling Silver

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Steel

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique dip pen you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique dip pen for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and fabric. There are many kinds of the antique dip pen you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique dip pen is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique dip pen has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Carrington & Co are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Dip Pen?

Prices for an antique dip pen start at $472 and top out at $1,775 with the average selling for $1,012.