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

Victorian Walnut Stationery Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in GB

The action of the front falling forward allows the ink well and pen storage area to spring forward, this compartment has two inkwells, a lidded stamp box and pen tray.

Category

19th Century English Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Walnut

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

Delightful craftsmanship with a striking appearance Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Select burr walnut show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues Gold...

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Mid-19th Century British Mid-Century Modern 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

The panel opens to reveal a fine quality fitted interior consisting of six satinwood drawers with original brass handles, four pigeon holes, pen tray and a pair of original glass ink...

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Other

Antique Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Regency, Circa 1825
Antique Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Regency, Circa 1825

Antique Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Regency, Circa 1825

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Opens to reveal a beautifully appointed interior, ideal for writing and correspondence Lightly aged skiver with a tooled and embossed deep blue leather, arranged in two folding secti...

Category

1820s British Regency 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

Located in Worcester, GB

Internally, the drawer is fitted with original compartments including a sliding pen tray and ink well recess. To the side, a concealed pull-out slide with inset green baize provides ...

Category

19th Century European Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Satinwood

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

Enticing writing box with a delightful array of hidden compartments Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Select Teak shows fine grain interest and bright russet hues ...

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Teak

Antique Estate Gamekeeper's Cabinet, Scottish, Oak, Clerk's Cupboard, Victorian
Antique Estate Gamekeeper's Cabinet, Scottish, Oak, Clerk's Cupboard, Victorian

Antique Estate Gamekeeper's Cabinet, Scottish, Oak, Clerk's Cupboard, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A fascinating cabinet, with a superb interior and thoughtful hardware Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Quality Scottish oak presents fine grain interest ...

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Late Victorian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Oak

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

The writing flap opens both ways to reveal storage underneath, pen trays either side. (red fabric is worn and detached in the middle but original) there is a long drawer accessible f...

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

Exceptional craftsmanship with rich colour and a suite of features Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order Select oak stocks present fine grain interest and rich bisc...

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 holder By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Ce...

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

A delightful example, with exquisite craftsmanship and Aesthetic period taste Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Superb walnut stocks show fine grain int...

Category

1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Antique Writing Slope / Lap Desk in Rosewood with Brass Inlay and Green Baize
Antique Writing Slope / Lap Desk in Rosewood with Brass Inlay and Green Baize

Antique Writing Slope / Lap Desk in Rosewood with Brass Inlay and Green Baize

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Internal Features: Inside, they feature a velvet or leather skiver writing surface, hidden compartments, pen trays, and fitted slots for crystal inkwells.

Category

Late 19th Century English Georgian 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

An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray with a pair of porcelain inkwells decorated with cherry blossoms.

Category

1890s English Anglo-Japanese 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. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 2cm x 23cm x 6cm Crafted around the turn of the centu...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau 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

Railey in September 1833 Also engraved with Austin, Maker - likely George Austin of Dublin, a 19th century writing slope specialist Opens to reveal a beautifully appointed interior,...

Category

1830s Irish William IV 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

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

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

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Gold

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

The desk retains both original cut glass inkwells and features a hidden compartment beneath the pen tray—hallmarks of quality construction during the Victorian period.

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass-Mounted Hardwood Writing Slope with Secret Compartments
Antique Brass-Mounted Hardwood Writing Slope with Secret Compartments

Antique Brass-Mounted Hardwood Writing Slope with Secret Compartments

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Internal Features: Inside, they feature a velvet or leather skiver writing surface, hidden compartments, pen trays, and fitted slots for crystal inkwells.

Category

Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Brass

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

Striking craftsmanship, fine materials and a delightful form enhance this quality desk Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Select stocks present exceptional...

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

Located in Bath, GB

The fall-front drops revealing the beautifully fitted interior; when the front falls the sprung drawer comes out containing the two original inkwells either side of a removable pen t...

Category

1890s English Late Victorian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Olive

Antique German WMF Art Nouveau Copper and Brass Double Inkwell
Antique German WMF Art Nouveau Copper and Brass Double Inkwell

Antique German WMF Art Nouveau Copper and Brass Double Inkwell

Located in Nottingham, GB

Description This elegant WMF double inkwell is arranged upon a rectangular copper base incorporating a shallow pen tray. The surface is enriched with low-relief decoration composed ...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Copper, Brass, Bronze

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass

By J. C. Vickery

Located in London, GB

The top of the inkstand features two ink-pots of cut, faceted glass with brass lids, and a pen tray. The inkstand is accompanied by a rosewood ink blotter, which is decorated wit...

Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood Writing Box, English, Circa 1825, Brass Inlay
Regency Rosewood Writing Box, English, Circa 1825, Brass Inlay

Regency Rosewood Writing Box, English, Circa 1825, Brass Inlay

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A fine quality, charming 19th century Regency Italian late baroque period walnut 2-drawer table, late 17th/early 18th century period rosewood writing box having elegant brass inlaid ...

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

A fine silver mounted presentation penholder Commemorating the Laying Down of the Battleship HMS King George V made from the Timbers of the Royal Yacht the Royal George, 1911 This f...

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

Superb example, with metamorphic qualities for the travelling writer and reader Displays a desirable aged patina and in good antique order throughout Select stocks present fine grain...

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

It is complete with two glass ink wells with silver plated screw tops and pen tray. Complete with original working lock and key.

Category

19th Century English George III Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Brass

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

The lions are flanked by lidded inkwells with ornate finials, all resting on a stepped marble base with shallow pen tray recesses. The base retains red Anichkov Palace inventory numb...

Category

Late 19th Century Russian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Regency Gold: Spode Porcelain Vases in Pattern 967
Regency Gold: Spode Porcelain Vases in Pattern 967

Regency Gold: Spode Porcelain Vases in Pattern 967

By Spode

Located in Downingtown, PA

Pattern 967 was introduced by Spode in about 1807 and became one of the most successful designs the factory produced, applied across an extraordinary range of wares from tea and dinn...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Porcelain

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

A pair of faux-drawers with pierced brass handles and a Bramah lock conceal a fall-front writing surface lined in leather, accompanied by a fitted pen tray and pair of inkwells. The ...

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

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

The top and bottom half of the writing slope lifts to reveal extra storage beneath and the top of the box contains partitions for the two inkwells and removable pen tray. The top hal...

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

It is crafted from fabulous burr walnut and the hinged pull out writing slope features an inset gilt tooled green leather writing surface, space for ink bottles and the pen tray. It...

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Walnut

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

Located in Lisbon, PT

A 19th century French inkwell in Champlevé enamel and bronze, mounted on an integrated tray with pen holders, in the Napoleon III style.

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

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with three engraved containers, bell, pen stand and tray resting on four claw feet. Metal: Silver.

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

It is crafted from fabulous burr walnut and the hinged pull out writing slope features an inset gilt tooled green leather writing surface  and pen tray. It has been wonderfully  mad...

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Walnut

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

Located in Lisbon, PT

A French pair of Champlevé enamel inkwells from the 19th century, created in the opulent Napoleon III style: - A 19th century French inkwell in Champlevé enamel and bronze, mounted ...

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell with Owl Figure, 1920
Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell with Owl Figure, 1920

Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell with Owl Figure, 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

The stand features a tray for pens and accessories at the front. The head of the owl opens and there should be an inkpot but the place can be used as storage now.

Category

1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Metal

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

Onyx base with letter opener or pen well/tray in excellent condition, felt on bottom.

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

Constructed in Circassian walnut, with line and marquetry inlays; rising from turned oblate bun feet; the lower section housing a hinged door with fretwork panelling, opening to reve...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Pen Tray

Materials

Walnut, Leather

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

A row of small palmettes encircle each inkwell and extends in front of the shepherdess. The recessed center tray, where the pens would lay when not in use, is adorned with a raise...

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

This ink stand is complete with three pots, for ink, sand for drying, and extra nibs, as well as a pen holder. All the components feature silver lids and cut-glass bodies, set on an ...

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.