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Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell

Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell

$24,850

H 5.5 in W 18.28 in D 11 in

Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

bronze accents are the perfect complement to the vivid green stone. Two dipping wells and pen tray make

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Pair of early 20th Century mahogany Carlton house desk's
Pair of early 20th Century mahogany Carlton house desk's

Pair of early 20th Century mahogany Carlton house desk's

Located in Martlesham, GB

blind and gold tooling, stationary compartments either side with lift up lids to reveal a pen tray and

Category

1910s British Edwardian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian
Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

to a gentle slope, with a two piece skiver Pen tray with removable cover, and ink well compartments

Category

Mid-19th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Stationery Cabinet, 19th Century
Victorian Walnut Stationery Cabinet, 19th Century

Victorian Walnut Stationery Cabinet, 19th Century

$4,032

H 12.21 in W 17.33 in D 10.24 in

Victorian Walnut Stationery Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in GB

spring forward, this compartment has two inkwells, a lidded stamp box and pen tray. Above the inkwells

Category

19th Century English Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Walnut

Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk
Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk

Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

original brass handles, four pigeon holes, pen tray and a pair of original glass inkwells. It boasts the

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Other

Antique English Writing Box by George Betjemann & Sons Veneered in Coromandel
Antique English Writing Box by George Betjemann & Sons Veneered in Coromandel

Antique English Writing Box by George Betjemann & Sons Veneered in Coromandel

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

writing slope, there is a partitioned section lined in Satinwood with two glass inkwells and a pen tray

Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table
Early 19th Century Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table

Early 19th Century Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table

$3,407

H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 19.49 in

Early 19th Century Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table

Located in Worcester, GB

compartments including a sliding pen tray and ink well recess. To the side, a concealed pull-out slide with

Category

19th Century European Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

Located in Forney, TX

concave curved wooden pen tray, and double inkwell compartments. Both sides of the writing surface lift

Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Brass

Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian
Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian

Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

hidden drawer can be extended with the pin lever Further storage offered by a pair of lift-out pen trays

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Teak

19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet
19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet

19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

both ways to reveal storage underneath, pen trays either side. (red fabric is worn and detached in the

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Banker's Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Maple & Co, Victorian
Antique Banker's Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Maple & Co, Victorian

Antique Banker's Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Maple & Co, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

with pen trays opens at the rear edge Drawers dressed with brass drop handles over shaped backplates

Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Oak

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Silver Finished Copper Desk Tray With Double Pen Holder
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Silver Finished Copper Desk Tray With Double Pen Holder

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Silver Finished Copper Desk Tray With Double Pen Holder

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period acid silver finished hand hammered copper desk tray with double pen

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Silver, Copper

Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian
Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian

Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

foxing Covered stationery tray set before the mirror, with pen tray and ink wells Tanned to a deep

Category

1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher
Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher

Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher

$5,006

H 5.91 in W 18.12 in D 10.44 in

Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher

By Fisher Brothers, Joseph Bramah

Located in Northampton, GB

box houses two Crown top inkwells, a removable pen tray and two further storage compartments, one

Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Brass

Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV
Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV

Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

panel Rear section hosts a pen tray and a pair of glass ink wells, adding charm and function Case held

Category

1830s Irish William IV Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Gold Brass Desk Tray Pen Keys Holder Vide Poche
Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Gold Brass Desk Tray Pen Keys Holder Vide Poche

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Gold Brass Desk Tray Pen Keys Holder Vide Poche

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Gold Brass Desk Tray Pen Keys Holder Vide Poche Continental Brass c

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Brass

Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray.
Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray.

Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray.

By Townshend & Co.

Located in London, GB

Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray with a pair of

Category

1890s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Brass

19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells
19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells

19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells

By James Allen

Located in Morristown, NJ

inkwells and features a hidden compartment beneath the pen tray—hallmarks of quality construction during

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Brass

14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires

14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires

$9,500Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in

14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Magnificent 14-karat gold pen holder and tray with diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Pen holder

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Gold

Antique Lady's Writing Desk, French, Marble, Roll Top Bureaux, Victorian, C.1850
Antique Lady's Writing Desk, French, Marble, Roll Top Bureaux, Victorian, C.1850

Antique Lady's Writing Desk, French, Marble, Roll Top Bureaux, Victorian, C.1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

provided beneath the upper half of the skiver, ideal for paper documents Beyond, an enclosed pen tray with

Category

1850s French Early Victorian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Marble

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

$4,172Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.5 in W 17 in D 9.5 in

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

Located in Bath, GB

of a removable pen tray with storage below and another small lidded compartment to pen nibs. The

Category

1890s English Late Victorian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Olive

Regency Rosewood Writing Box
Regency Rosewood Writing Box

Regency Rosewood Writing Box

$2,357

H 4 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

Regency Rosewood Writing Box

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

original brass handle to top, opening to reveal Baized writing slope, inkwells, lidded compartment and pen

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Rosewood

A fine silver mounted presentation penholder Commemorating the Laying Down
A fine silver mounted presentation penholder Commemorating the Laying Down

A fine silver mounted presentation penholder Commemorating the Laying Down

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

then fitted with a large silver plated pen tray, two inkwells and two engraved presentation plaques

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Silver

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English Correspondence Box, Book Rest, Victorian
Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English Correspondence Box, Book Rest, Victorian

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English Correspondence Box, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

woven cotton netting The rear compartment secured by an additional lock — key absent Pen tray and nib

Category

Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century
Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century

Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century

Located in London, GB

pen tray. Complete with original working lock and key. There is no mistaking its unique quality and

Category

19th Century English George III Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Writing Table Attributed to Gillows, England, c. 1820
Regency Mahogany Writing Table Attributed to Gillows, England, c. 1820

Regency Mahogany Writing Table Attributed to Gillows, England, c. 1820

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

Lancaster, Having Superbly Figured Top With Hinged Flip Flap To Back, Enclosing Pen Tray And Inkwell

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Mahogany

Imperial Anichkov Palace Russian Bronze Garniture Desk Set. Alexei Alexandrovich
Imperial Anichkov Palace Russian Bronze Garniture Desk Set. Alexei Alexandrovich

Imperial Anichkov Palace Russian Bronze Garniture Desk Set. Alexei Alexandrovich

Located in Victoria, BC

marble base with shallow pen tray recesses. The base retains red Anichkov Palace inventory numbers and St

Category

Late 19th Century Russian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Regency Mahogany Architect's Table by Gillows, England, circa 1815
Regency Mahogany Architect's Table by Gillows, England, circa 1815

Regency Mahogany Architect's Table by Gillows, England, circa 1815

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

writing surface lined in leather, accompanied by a fitted pen tray and pair of inkwells. The tilting

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg
Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

$6,221

H 6.11 in W 15.75 in D 10.04 in

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

the box contains partitions for the two inkwells and removable pen tray. The top half of the writing

Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Shell, Wood, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

leather writing surface, space for ink bottles and the pen tray. It has been wonderfully  made by a

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Walnut

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s
Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

glass eyes. The stand features a tray for pens and accessories at the front. The head of the owl opens

Category

1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Metal

Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France
Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France

Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France

$1,386Sale Price|25% Off

H 3.55 in W 8.08 in D 6.7 in

Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France

Located in Lisbon, PT

A 19th century French inkwell in Champlevé enamel and bronze, mounted on an integrated tray with

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Bronze

Silver inkwell with three engraved tanks, bell & tray on claw feet
Silver inkwell with three engraved tanks, bell & tray on claw feet

Silver inkwell with three engraved tanks, bell & tray on claw feet

$4,550Sale Price|30% Off

H 12.21 in W 9.26 in D 9.26 in

Silver inkwell with three engraved tanks, bell & tray on claw feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with three engraved containers, bell, pen stand and tray resting on

Category

19th Century European Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

slope features an inset gilt tooled green leather writing surface  and pen tray. It has been

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Walnut

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century

Located in London, GB

inkwells are in the form of a pair of tree trunks with fluted glass wells with carved lids and a useful pen

Category

1880s Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Wood

Pair Of French Champlevé Desk Inkwells, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Pair Of French Champlevé Desk Inkwells, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Pair Of French Champlevé Desk Inkwells, Napoleon III, 19th Century

$2,331Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 3.55 in W 8.08 in D 6.7 in

Pair Of French Champlevé Desk Inkwells, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

tray with pen holders, in the Napoleon III style. The inkwell is crafted in champlevé enamel — a

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Fox Hunting Group with Green Onyx Base
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Fox Hunting Group with Green Onyx Base

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Fox Hunting Group with Green Onyx Base

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

horse with his three hounds. Onyx base with letter opener or pen well/tray in excellent condition, felt

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century
English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century

English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

and a pen and ink tray; over a double door fretwork cupboard with a shelved interior.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Victorian Bronze Inkwell, Embossed Design, Germany, Late 1800s
Victorian Bronze Inkwell, Embossed Design, Germany, Late 1800s

Victorian Bronze Inkwell, Embossed Design, Germany, Late 1800s

$275Sale Price|63% Off

H 4.25 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in

Victorian Bronze Inkwell, Embossed Design, Germany, Late 1800s

Located in Savannah, GA

Bronze inkwell intricately embossed with scroll work. Features include a pen vest and back tray and

Category

Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Bronze

Silvered Brass and Gilt Encrier with Shepherdess and Monogram, circa 1900
Silvered Brass and Gilt Encrier with Shepherdess and Monogram, circa 1900

Silvered Brass and Gilt Encrier with Shepherdess and Monogram, circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

the shepherdess. The recessed center tray, where the pens would lay when not in use, is adorned

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

George III Antique Silver Ink Stand
George III Antique Silver Ink Stand

George III Antique Silver Ink Stand

Located in London, GB

and moulded rim, placed within circular pierced borders with floral motifs, balustrade shaped pen

Category

1770s English George III Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Silver

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Antique Pen Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique pen tray available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and bronze, every antique pen tray was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique pen tray, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique pen tray made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique pen tray over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany Studios, Royal Copenhagen and Chamberlains Worcester are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Pen Tray?

The average selling price for an antique pen tray at 1stDibs is $1,284, while they’re typically $238 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.