Antique Quilling

In one hand he holds a quill, while his other hand rests on a sword at his hip.

A narrow gilt bronze socket projects at the front for the placement of a pen or quill. The gilt bronze framework is cast with scrolling foliate ornament, laurel garlands, acanthus le...

The name quilling is thought to come from the origin of the art when birds’ feathers or quills were used to coil the strips of paper around.

The gentleman’s right hand rests on a table covered with a red cloth, near what appears to be an inkwell with a quill and a sheet of paper, suggesting that the subject is a man of cu...

The open book signifies revealed scripture and active evangelism, while the quill underscores authorship of the Gospel of Mark.

There are brass troughs either side for quills and a drawer for stationary. The entire set raised on the original brass feet.

An alternative identification is Saint Jerome. The book and quill would support this as Jerome revised a translation of the bible.

Of great character and excellent quality, this precious painting of the seventeenth century has as its subject Saint Mark the Evangelist, half-length portrait, in profile to the righ...

All desk-set components — including the two lidded pots, quill holder, and pen rest — are present and intact.

Dimensions: 104 x 87 cm The work depicts the lady seated in a chair with green upholstery, holding a quill pen as she writes at a round table. In the background, a classical sculpt...

It features a large receptacle for quills and a tray lined with dark purple velvet and gilded rinceau.

The inkwell is ingeniously integrated into the composition, with a central opening at the chest and two smaller apertures likely intended for quill or pen rests. The underside is imp...

This depicts a slumbering woman, represented as an allegorical figure of philosophy, amidst the traditional attributes of a scholar’s study: a desk with a quill pen, a pile of books ...

At the top is the crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata), historically referred to as the “bristly porcupine,” shown climbing over a fallen branch with its coarse quills rendered in fi...

The floral decorations on this vase was achieved by using slip trailed glaze through a cow horn and feather quill . Danico in Horsens, Denmark was started by former designers from He...

English Regency Mahogany fall front secretary bookcase with carved molded edge cornice, flanking hinged diamond mullion glass doors revealing six interior adjustable shelves, interio...

Several cubbies in the interior for holding ink and quills. Original working lock and key.

Item is sold with a new quill pen set & working key with silk key swing.

It was used to prepare paper by making it less absorbent for quill pens and to dry wet ink quickly, thereby preventing smudging.

This elegant oval composition presents Walpole in a thoughtful pose, surrounded by attributes of scholarship, including books, manuscripts, and a quill—symbols of his literary and in...

This elegant oval composition presents Walpole in a thoughtful pose, surrounded by attributes of scholarship, including books, manuscripts, and a quill—symbols of his literary and in...

American Penmanship Sheet, Italian Capitals, Dated 1814 This framed penmanship specimen presents an elegant early 19th century exercise in “Italian Capitals,” the formal, engraved-s...

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.

The series comprises four half-length portraits of Saints Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, each identified by their traditional iconographic attributes: Matthew accompanied by the ange...

Elegant Antique Victorian Rosewood Ladies Writing Slope With Inlaid Brass & Red Leather Interior With Brass Swing Carry Handles Finished With A Tooled Red Leather Interior C...

The table surface holds a writing box with an open lid, a quill, and a candlestick. The surfaces throughout are finished in gilt, with visible chasing across the figures, drapery, an...

The inkwell includes removable brass and glass liners, and a central well—likely for quills or sand shaker. A charming example of decorative yet functional 19th century deskware.

Crafted in Italy circa 1920, the hand-molded and hand-painted terracotta plate depicts Saint John the Evangelist holding a quill and writing in his open book, accompanied by an eagle...

Proceeding from the upper left: Saint John the Evangelist, writing with a quill pen, Saint James the Greater, in meditation, Saint Philip, holding the staff of his martyrdom, Saint T...

With circular top with cast gilt bronze border with three columnar supports headed by gilt bronze clustered arrow quills. Lower star form shelf with compass inlay.

Louis XII adopted the porcupine as his emblem, with the motto: "Cominus et eminus, de près et de loin" - "Whoever rubs against it gets pricked," which stems from the belief, until th...

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.

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...

Original glass inkwells, quills and hand-written letters.

A Lovely Victorian Ebonised Desktop Tidy With Two Cut Glass Inkwells, With Attractive Brass Rails & Decorative Idents & Drawer Supplied With A Modern Day Quill Pen, Notepad ...

He is seated with a book and a quill pen in his right hand. His left arm is raised with a torched flame symbolizing the Age of Enlightenment with the sphere below inscribed 'Ad Lumen...

Item is sold with a new quill pen set & working key with silk key swing.

Unusual Victorian Oak Desk Slope In The Shape of a Book With Internal Divisional Sections Complete With With Two Cut Glass Inkwells Bound With Silver Plate Decorative Idents Inkwel...

The lid is centred with a motif of a quill and letter, framed within a foliate and geometric border, symbolising correspondence.

Adjacent to these is a small decorative container for holding ink, into which quills or pens could be dipped. The body of the inkwell is lavishly adorned with polychrome champlevé en...

The plates emphasise the distinctive growth habits of these ancient fern allies, from the dense, grass-like quills emerging from submerged root systems to the characteristic pill-sha...

The plates emphasise the distinctive growth habits of these ancient fern allies, from the dense, grass-like quills emerging from submerged root systems to the characteristic pill-sha...

An Impressive Art Deco Egyptian Revival Desk Stand With Two Cut Glass Metal Topped Inkwells With A Formed Pen Tray Base Decorated With A Rope & Key Design Will Be Supplied With ...

He holds a leather pen case and lid strung by a cord, used for his quill, with an inkwell attached. A rural landscape can be seen beyond, with a small group of buildings.

Each internal compartment retains the original rounded glass bottles with cut glass ornamentation in addition to impressive scalloped bases. The ink, pen/quill and pounce bottles ...

On the left we see Hermes, the messenger of the gods, here as the patron saint of trade with a quill and purse; and on the right Fama, the goddess of fame with the Roman tuba in her ...

Two tree stumps can hold your writing utensils, inside the head is an inkwell. The dip pen or quill seen in the pictures is not included in this offer.

It became wildly popular in the 19th century because a "laptop" provided an expansive flat writing surface that folded up neatly into a relatively compact box, as well as storage for...

The spaniel dog sitting on an elaborate Rococo base with the original porcelain inkwells with lids, with two small openings for Quill pens. After studying drawing in the studio of...

Will be sent with: A working key, with gold key swing tag. A modern quill & holder Two brass topped glass inkwells Ink Pen All items may differ from what's depicted in imagery.

Complete with Beautifully Designed inkwell and match-striker for light. New notepad, Quill Pen modern. With Esteemed Locksmith "Bramah" Lock, no key.

The top flap, secured by working lock & key, unfolds to reveal a well-appointed interior: six stepped drawers and two large cubbies provide lodgings for inkpots, quills, parchment…or...

Those instruments include a globe, compass, spyglass and quill. Embracing the intricate artistry of 19th-century French craftsmanship, this carved oak wall sculpture is a captivating...

Box with be sent with A modern notepad. An a quill pen with pen stand. Base interior dimensions Width: 32.3cm Height: 10.5cm Depth: 23cm

Underneath beadwork are quilled slats on parfleche, dyed red with similar traditional geometric designs, framed on bottom by original fringe.

Unleash the Spirit of French Louis XVI: Antique gilt Bronze Inkwell Transport yourself to a time of artistic brilliance with this captivating antique gilt bronze inkwell, meticulousl...

Orchardson was the son of Sir William Quiller Orchardson. He exhibited fifteen works at the Royal Academy between 1896 and 1904, was a member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, ...