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Ottoman Brass Inkwell and Pen Case Qalamdan
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional Turkish etched brass Qalamdan, a traveling scribe's inkwell and pen case. The beautiful
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Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Pen Case

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Iron Lama's Pen Case Derge 1700
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & unusally large antique Tibetan gilded iron pen case, circa 1700. The cylindrical pen case
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Early 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Pen Case

Materials

Iron

Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese & Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the early 18th century, this grouping of brass pen cases have their origins in Persia
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18th Century Japanese Anglo-Indian Antique Pen Case

Materials

Brass

Antique Ottoman Inkwell Qalamdan and Pen Case in Brass, Turkey
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique Turkish Brass Pencil Case Qalamdan and Inkwell From The Ottoman Empire The interior of the
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Mid-19th Century Turkish Folk Art Antique Pen Case

Materials

Brass

Antique Persian Qajar Period Engraved and Inlaid Iron Metal Pen Box or Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the Qajar period, this cast iron pen case is highly and intricately engraved with a
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18th Century Indian Other Antique Pen Case

Materials

Gold, Iron

Ceylonese 'Sri Lankan' Ebony Writing Slope
Located in Greenwich, CT
inkwells, pen case, roller and secret spring loaded compartment, with lined writing surface, Sri Lanka
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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Pen Case

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood

Victorian Stationer’s, Retail Pen Display Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian stationer’s, retail pen display cabinet, A great and very usable piece, this
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pen Case

Materials

Fruitwood

Victorian Advertising Stationers Cupboard, Shop Display Pen Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian advertising stationers cupboard, shop display pen cabinet. A lovely piece of Victorian
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pen Case

Materials

Glass

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Davenport with Spring-Loaded Pen Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
in the spring-loaded pen drawer which is flush along the top of the right side. When the knob of the
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Pen Case

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Biedermeier Beadwork, Pens Casket, Case, Box
Located in Hamburg, DE
Beautifully crafted Biedermeier pencil box from Germany mid - late 19th century. The casket is leather wrapped, embossed and has a push button closure. From the inside the box is lac...
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1870s German Biedermeier Antique Pen Case

Materials

Leather, Beads

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
their intricate designs and functional elegance.This is a collectible brass pen case with an attached
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Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Pen Case

Materials

Brass

Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartography, Wichmann
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique technical drawing set. A German, architect's or cartographer's instrument case
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antique Pen Case

Materials

Nickel

Arts & Crafts Cased Steel Desk Set of Book Mark, Seal and Pen
Located in London, GB
Arts & Crafts cased steel desk set of book mark, seal and pen. Three lovely pieces and in their
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Pen Case

Materials

Steel

antique writing box
Located in Eindhoven, NL
on either side of a removable pen tray with storage space below The three small drawers above have
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1890s Antique Pen Case

Materials

Olive

antique writing box
antique writing box
H 12.21 in W 14.57 in D 8.27 in
Victorian Walnut Stationery Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
storage area. The action of the front falling forward allows the ink well and pen storage area to
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19th Century English Antique Pen Case

Materials

Walnut

Antique Late 18th Century German Solid Black Oak Wall Hanging Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
traditional techniques such as wooden pens and dovetail joints. The piece was stained very dark brown and has
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Late 18th Century German Antique Pen Case

Materials

Steel

Antique J.M. Paillard Cabinet, Antique French Gommes Aris Vending Display
By J. M. Paillard
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
. C. Lambertye. (Edited to add: this makes them the second oldest company to ever make fountain pens
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Pen Case

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Glass, Wood, Oak

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Stripped Oak Two-Door Wardrobe Cupboard
Located in Casteren, NL
attached to the surface by the use of wooden pens that are also visible on the back of the doors. The
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Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Pen Case

Materials

Steel

19th Century Leuchars Olivewood Stationery Cabinet
Located in Northampton, GB
door features a removable leather pen tray and the right door houses a writing tablet. The domed top
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19th Century British Antique Pen Case

Materials

Olive

An Important 18th Century George Iii Satinwood and Sabicu Writing Cabinet
Located in Benington, Herts
reading slide, pen and crystal ink wells. The whole raised on slender tapering legs, headed with inlaid
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1780s English George III Antique Pen Case

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Satinwood

Superb Quality 19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Desk Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
writing slop with a green leather writing surface with various compartments and pen trays either side
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1880s British Victorian Antique Pen Case

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, a compliment of glass ink wells and a wide pen rest Below, a single drawer dressed with a solid
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Early 20th Century British Antique Pen Case

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Walnut

Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Edwardian, Walnut Cupboard, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
compliment of stationery cubby holes and pen rest The upper shelf featuring three-quarter open fret
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Pen Case

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Walnut

Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Located in Dallas, TX
, Ibanez would have 'penned' some of his famous works at this very desk and using the surviving slope/shelf
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Pen Case

Materials

Oak

A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
The locking desk with two hinged tops, one opening to reveal pen and ink storage and the other
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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Pen Case

Materials

Brass

Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport
Located in Cheshire, GB
leather writing surface and fitted lidded pen and ink boxes, secret button to release sprung top with
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pen Case

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport
H 34.5 in W 25.5 in D 21.5 in
19thC Sterling-Mounted Coromandel Writing Slope By George Betjemann & Sons
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Austin, TX
mounts hallmarked George Betjemann & Sons, hinged top opening to inset leather writing slope, velvet pen
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1870s English Victorian Antique Pen Case

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Mahogany Student Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
This desk features a gallery surround that walls off the ink and pen wells at the back area above
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pen Case

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Mahogany Student Desk
English Mahogany Student Desk
H 31.25 in W 25 in D 24 in
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
surface which splits both ways to reveal storage. Pen tray and compartments above the writing surface
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Mid-19th Century Burmese Campaign Antique Pen Case

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870
Located in Portland, OR
recessed 'campaign' style brass handles. To each side is drawer to store pens, pencils and other drafting
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1870s English Victorian Antique Pen Case

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Mahogany

Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
with lift up pen and letter rack , topped with a brass gallery. This piece is of very high quality Burr
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1860s Victorian Antique Pen Case

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Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk Antique, 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
drawers, a pull-out slide, and a pull-out ink and pen tray. Presented in good condition.
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1850s Antique Pen Case

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Rosewood

French Flat Desk Louis Philippe In Burl Walnut Late 19th
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
against the pouring of pens that could leave marks. This robust and spacious office allows not only to
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1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Pen Case

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Walnut

Antique Early 18th-Century Pine and Oak Painted German Baroque Hanging Cupboard
Located in Casteren, NL
locked from within with a wooden pen. The elevated drawer front shows an exceptional wood grain pattern
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Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Pen Case

Materials

Steel

Antique Victorian Chippendale Mahogany Secretary Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pens to quills, while ample cubbyholes are sure to keep your paperwork sorted and tidy. Three lower
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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Pen Case

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Metal, Brass

Large Antique Edwardian Freestanding Quality Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
, pen trays, storage compartments and a writing surface above seven drawers with wonderful carved oak
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Pen Case

Materials

Oak

Regency Rosewood Slant Lid Writing Desk
Located in Essex, MA
. The sides with pull out slides and a drawer for pens and ink. Raised on circular tapered reeded legs
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Pen Case

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Rosewood

Unique Antique Cast Brass Double Inkwell from France, Early 1900s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique cast brass inkwell features 2 ceramic ink depositories with pen rests, all highly decorated
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Pen Case

Materials

Brass

19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
golden tooling, with coromandel surround. Pen tray and 2 slots containing ink wells.  Writing slope
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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Pen Case

Materials

Brass

Small antique French stand-alone desk cabinet, oak archive card index.
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
in it so that you can also put smaller items in it. Such as kitchen spices or pens and trinkets in
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1910s French Antique Pen Case

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Brass

19th English Brass Banded Mahogany Lap Desk With Gilt Tooled Leather
Located in Morristown, NJ
surface and fitted storage compartments. The fitted interior has two inkwells flanking a pen cove, under
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Pen Case

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent
Located in Atlanta, GA
brass details, a fitted leather and gilt interior, two ink bottles, pen tray and compartments under the
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Pen Case

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Brass, Gold Leaf

18th Century Venetian Bureau Bookcase
Located in London, GB
interior has two small drawers and two small cupboards which provide ample space for storing pens, papers
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1750s Italian Antique Pen Case

Materials

Satin, Mirror, Boxwood, Walnut

18th Century Venetian Bureau Bookcase
18th Century Venetian Bureau Bookcase
H 88.98 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
undercutting. The lower case features a brushing slide situated over five rows of graduated drawers, the
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18th Century English George III Antique Pen Case

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Martlesham, GB
out out pen drawer to the side complete with a pen tray and ink wells, the fall front having a green
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1820s British Regency Antique Pen Case

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Mahogany

English Trompe I'oeil Painted Lap Desk on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming Trompe L'0eil painted lap desk on stand. Top features a letter & quill pen. The legs of
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Late 19th Century English Antique Pen Case

Materials

Pine

Exhibition Quality Mahogany Cylinder Bureau by Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
cylinder flamed mahogany front which open to reveal small drawers, inkwells, pen tray and green tooled
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Early 20th Century English Antique Pen Case

Materials

Mahogany

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 Pen Case

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Petite Secrétaire
Antique Petite Secrétaire
H 34 in W 20.5 in D 12 in
Antique Louis XV Ormolu Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk Roger Vandercruse 1780
By Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix
Located in Portland, OR
the doors. The top sides of the desk are inlaid with quill pens, inkwells, and letters (the marquetry
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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Pen Case

Materials

Ormolu

English 19th Century Campaign Mahogany Box with Unfolding Desk and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
pen your thoughts or engage in correspondence. It's a space where creativity and productivity can
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19th Century English Antique Pen Case

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
flip-top desk with green felt pad and carved slots for pens and other desk accessories, and robust
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1830s American American Empire Antique Pen Case

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
patina. Opening writing flap with lidded compartments for ink bottles and pens.  
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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Pen Case

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

English Mid-19th Century Burl Walnut Davenport Desk with Leathered Writing Slope
Located in Wells, ME
drawers. There is also a small drawer that stored an inkwell and pen rest, it pulls out and swings forward
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Pen Case

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780
Located in Portland, OR
flanked by two pen drawers with fitted interiors, there are five further drawers below, the desk/chest is
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Pen Case

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Freestanding Slide Top Davenport by Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in Suffolk, GB
to reveal a fitted interior with drawers and storage compartment, pull out pen tray to the side above
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pen Case

Materials

Other

Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Marquetry Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
top having a pen tray flanked by a pair of superb original glass inkwells with silver plated tops. A
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Pen Case

Materials

Other

Gothic Revival English Desk of Bleached Oak with Linenfold Motifs, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
their place under the central drawer, in which papers, pens and other documents can be stored. The two
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Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Pen Case

Materials

Wood, Oak

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Ebonised and Burr Walnut Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
writing surface is fitted with an original leather writing surface and boasts a pen tray and storage
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pen Case

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century German Solid Oak Honey Color Buffet
Located in Casteren, NL
the base by the use of wooden pens. It has sweeping coffered corner bevels adorned with Classic carved
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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Pen Case

Materials

Oak

English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
compartments for inkwells, writing pens, and document/stationery storage. The top with decorative brass
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Pen Case

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Antique Pen Case For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique pen case for your home. Each antique pen case for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique pen case — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique pen case, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Charles & George Asprey, Edwards and Roberts and Stephen Smith & Son each produced at least one beautiful antique pen case that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Pen Case?

Prices for an antique pen case can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $145 and can go as high as $24,001, while the average can fetch as much as $1,733.