$642Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Wood and Bronze Double Inkstand with Quill Rests, 1890s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
A late Victorian wood and bronze double inkstand with a molded ogival base and two carved quill rests.
Crystal
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
Rosewood inkwell with silver accents on inkwell, sandpit & pen holders
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Inkwell in rosewood with silver applications on the inkwell, sandpit, quill holders and resting on three palm-shaped feet.
Silver
Early Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Early and original inkwell or quill pen holder in the form of a seated greyhound by Staffordshire.
Pottery
$268Sale Price|20% Off
Small Antique Calligrapher's Quill Pot, Chinese, Soapstone, Carved, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique calligrapher's quill pot. A Chinese, rouge soapstone carved pen holder, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Intricate pierced detail accentuates...
Soapstone
Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray.
By Townshend & Co.
Located in London, GB
An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray with a pair of porcelain inkwells decorated with cherry blossoms.
Brass
Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Dayton, OH
Made of brass featuring pewter inkwell with glass dome reservoir and slots for three quill pens.
Brass, Pewter
$8,050Sale Price|30% Off
Relief silver inkwell with tanks, bell & four claw-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks and bell, quill holder and resting on four claw-shaped feet.
Silver
Silver Gilt Inkstand by William Bateman II
By William Bateman II
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exhibiting brilliant applied, engraved and chased work, a prominent oak leaf motif punctuated by acorns dominates the aesthetics of this piece. The inkwell, pounce pot, and quill pot...
Silver
Antique French Carved and Incurved Oak Bas Relief Plaque of St Luke, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
In the center of the plaque is St Luke holding a book, inkwell, and quill in his left hand, while his right hand is cradling the head of a bull.
Metal, Steel
1866 "Abraham Lincoln" Seated Portrait, Published by McDonnell Bros.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
The table is set with an inkwell and quill and his upturned top hat. Lincoln is angled to the side, not looking directly at the viewer, but far off, as if in deep thought.
Paper
Art Deco Bronze Desk Lamp with Limestone Base, Circa 1925-1935
Located in Lincoln, GB
Complete desk lamps incorporating pen rests, inkwells, and quill holders were typically produced for professional, executive, or institutional settings and are now increasingly scarc...
Bronze
Antique Louis XV Ormolu Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk Roger Vandercruse 1780
By Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix
Located in Portland, OR
The top sides of the desk are inlaid with quill pens, inkwells, and letters (the marquetry letters with inlaid writing in French).
Ormolu
19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oval Pen Tray
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 19th century Regency period bronze and Ormolu oval Pen Tray, with thistle, fruit and flower handles, having cut-glass inkwells, quill holders, candleholder and ce...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Georgian Solid Silver Inkstand (1kg+) Regency Design London 1813
Located in London, GB
The three beautiful cut glass jars are also fitted with matching silver mounts, with a pounce pot on one side and the inkwell (for a quill back then) on the other. Further decoration...
Sterling Silver
Writing Casket with Steel-Cut Decoration, Biedermeier, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
The casket is lockable and features an interior compartment for an inkwell, blotting sand, and a quill holder. The fold-out writing surface is covered with green felt.
Steel
Antique Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century, England
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Parson 1849. Original glass inkwells, quills and hand-written letters.
Brass
Fine Quality Antique George III Figured Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Beneath the slope a fitted interior features compartments for writing accessories including two original inkwells and spaces for pens and quills. A long side drawer accessible via a...
Mahogany
Antique Portrait of Mennonite Minister Jan Nieuwenhuyzen – Etching c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Beneath the portrait oval, a symbolic pietra dura cartouche displays emblems of learning and enlightenment: a laurel wreath (for honor and wisdom), a quill and inkwell (for writing a...
Paper
Early 19th Century Worcester Porcelain Swan Ink and Quill Holder
Located in Nashville, TN
Early 19th Century very Unique Worcester porcelain ink and quill holder in the shape of a Swan, circa 1805.
Porcelain
Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Inkwell
Located in Shakespeare, ON
The hinged lid lifts to reveal four porcelain inkwells and three quill holders inside the box.
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Charles X Writing Table
Located in Paris, FR
The belt, decorated with thin stylized ornaments, unveils a sliding writing surface covered with black and gold-tooled leather, fitted with its inkwell and quill holder. Resting on X...
Wood
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H 3.5 in W 2.75 in D 3.5 in
19th Century Charles X Bronze Gilt-Metal Quill Holders on Red Marble Plinths
Located in Nashville, TN
This very unusual pair of 19th century Charles X gilt and metal quill holders are in the shape of boots with spurs. They are mounted on beautiful dark red marble plinths. They make q...
Marble, Bronze
A REGENCY FIGURAL STANDISH. ENGLISH, CIRCA 1815
Located in New York, NY
MODELLED AS A WINGED FEMALE FIGURE HOLDING AN OVAL TUB FITTED WITH AN INKWELL, A SAND SHAKER AND QUILL HOLDERS ON A RECTANGULAR BASE.
Bronze
Quill and Inkwell Township Clerk Sign with Gilt Lettering
Located in Woodbury, CT
A double-sided 19th century town clerk signboard on a black ground with very fine gold gilt lettering and the unusual graphic of a quill-pen and inkwell
Figure, Mercury, Bow Porcelain, circa 1748
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
He wears a winged helmet and sandals, a loosely draped pink, white, and yellow washed cloak over a short tunic, and leans arrogantly against bales, his message sack over his left sho...
Porcelain
Lion Encrier
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century bronze and Ormolu Encrier having unusual acanthus leaf pentray with lion mounted lid enclosing inkwells and quill holders supported on toupe feet.
Bronze, Ormolu
Pewter Quill & Ink Desk Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkably well preserved desk stand complete with vessels for ink and sand. Has decorative design etched along edges front and back. This item is over 300 years old!
Pewter
Antique English Writing Box
Located in Houston, TX
One glass inkwell and part of a quill come with the piece.
Brass
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H 44.49 in W 36.82 in
English School c.1880 Oil, Original Frame- Victorian Gentleman with Newspaper
Located in Corsham, GB
His gold pocket watch chain glints in the dark folds of his waistcoat and he holds a newspaper, half folded, in his hands. A small inkwell and quill can be seen in the background to ...
Oil
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H 27.96 in W 16.54 in D 12.21 in
Small 18th Century French Louis XVI Parquetry Side Table or "Table Écritoire"
Located in Berlin, DE
The table comprises of two front drawers and one small drawer opening to the side and reveiling compartments for inkwells and quills. The top as well as the front drawers, the sides ...
Tulipwood
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H 25.6 in W 17.52 in D 12.21 in
French 18th Century Louis XV/Transition Era Marquetry Side Table Table Ecritoire
Located in Berlin, DE
The table comprises of two front drawers and one small drawer opening to the side and reveiling compartments for inkwells and quills. The top as well as the front drawers, the sides ...
Bronze
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H 27.96 in W 16.54 in D 11.23 in
French 18th Century Small Marquetry Louis XVI Side Table or Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
The table comprises of three front drawers, the top drawer reveiling compartments for inkwells and quills as well as a removable wooden cover with leather lining for hiding important...
Bronze
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H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 13 in
French 18th Century Louis XVI Parquetry Small Writing Table or Table Écritoire
Located in Berlin, DE
The table comprises of three front drawers, the top drawer reveiling compartments for inkwells and quills as a removable wooden cover for hiding important things.
Bronze
19th Century Paul Storr George III Silver Inkstand
By Paul Storr
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exhibiting an exuberant design of flowers, scallop shells and rolling acanthus this magnificent set is comprised of three cut-glass jars, serving as an inkwell, quill Stand and pounc...
Silver
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H 8.08 in W 13.59 in D 10.44 in
Antique Early Victorian Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A 19th century campaign brass bound mahogany writing slope the hinged top with inset brass plaque inscribed 'Reverend R.Potenger', the fitted interior with inkwell and quill tray, an...
Brass
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H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 10.83 in
19th Century J J Mechi Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells
By John Joseph Mechi
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Comes with the original heavy metal topped inkwells and notepad, modern quill and stand and vintage inkpen.
Brass
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H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 10.83 in
19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells by J J Mechi
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Comes with the original heavy metal topped inkwells and notepad, modern quill and stand.Other items are shown for illustrative purposes.
Brass
English Regency Mahogany Drafting Partners Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany two-drawer drafting partners desk with centered leather top, four sliding adjustable hinged leather drawing surfaces, quill and inkwell flanking drawers, ori...
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H 24 in W 15.75 in D 9.75 in
English Mahogany Lap Desk circa 1870 with Gilded Accents and Custom-Made Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
The front showcases compartments dedicated to quills and inkwells, while the central part lifts up to uncover additional storage perfect to receive letters.
Mahogany
American School Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Milford, NH
A fine American School oil portrait of an affluent gentleman or aristocrat in black with a ruffled shirt, seated at his desk with a nicely detailed gilt desk set with Cupid figure, i...
Canvas, Oil
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H 31 in W 27 in
19th-Century English School, Portrait Of A Distinguished Gentleman, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
He’s sitting beside a table with a book, quill and inkwell. Intriguingly, under the table, there’s a small opened letter with a wax seal.
Canvas, Oil
Charles X Period Writing Table, France, Circa 1825
Located in PARIS, FR
The belt, decorated with thin stylized ornaments, unveils a sliding writing surface covered with black and gold-tooled leather, fitted with its inkwell and quill holder. Resting on X...
Wood
Antique English Writing Box
Located in Houston, TX
The interior of the box features a felt writing platform and compartments for holding paper, inkwells and quills. There is a brass escutcheon for the lock although no key is available.
Brass
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H 28.75 in W 16.93 in D 12.21 in
French 18th Century Small Marquetry Louis XVI Side Table or Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
The table comprises of three front drawers, the top drawer reveiling compartments for inkwells and quills as well as a removable wooden cover with leather lining for hiding important...
Marble, Bronze
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H 28.75 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
18th Century Louis XV Transition Marquetry Marble-Top Side Table or Écritoire
Located in Berlin, DE
The table comprises of three front drawers, the top drawer revealing compartments for inkwells and quills as well as a removable wooden leather-lined writing surface above a large co...
Marble, Bronze
Anglo-Indian Quill Inkstand with Twin Inkwells
Located in London, GB
Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Quill Inkstand with Twin Inkwells. The base of the inkstand includes a drawer with a working lock.
Ebony, Ivory
Belgium Marble Inkstand. Late 19th C
Located in New York, NY
Rare Belgium gray marble inkstand. The piece has a inkwell and sander centered by a quill holder. Belgium Late 19th Century See similar examples of inkwells,accessories and decor...
Fine Mid-19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
The sliding lockable top with brass gallery, four internal drawers and hinged pullout quill and inkwell drawer, above slides each side over four long graduated drawers to the right h...
Antique English Ink, Quill & Pounce Bottles from 1792, The Rockefeller Sale
By Henry Chawner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The caps indicate the intended use for each bottle: the single centered hole is designed to hold a pen (a feathered quill), the lid with three holes is an inkwell, and the lid pierce...
Sterling Silver
Unusually large antique Victorian staffordshire greyhound figure
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusually large antique Victorian staffordshire greyhound figure having an unusually large antique Victorian Staffordshire greyhound figure holding a rabbit in its mouth, hand painte...
Ceramic