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Antique Miniature Sefer Torah Written on Parchment
Antique Miniature Sefer Torah Written on Parchment

Antique Miniature Sefer Torah Written on Parchment

Located in New York, NY

sofer (scribe), who confirmed that although not currently kosher, it would require extensive restoration

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Scribe

Materials

Hide, Wood

Brass Case Antique Shops Model "Mercedita" of Boston
Brass Case Antique Shops Model "Mercedita" of Boston

Brass Case Antique Shops Model "Mercedita" of Boston

Located in Norwell, MA

paint. Scribed deck with many cabins and hatches. Other details include anchors, capstan, tailboards

Category

1920s North American Antique Scribe

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Man Writing by a Table" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Man Writing by a Table" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Man Writing by a Table" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the time. His father, also

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Antique American Ship Model, circa 1910
Antique American Ship Model, circa 1910

Antique American Ship Model, circa 1910

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique ship model of an American warship. Scribed deck, cabins, hatches, companion way, etc. The

Category

1910s North American Antique Scribe

Materials

Wood

19th Century Miles and Edwards Writing Table
19th Century Miles and Edwards Writing Table

19th Century Miles and Edwards Writing Table

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century Miles and Edwards writing table of unusual shaped top, with leather scribe on barley

Category

19th Century Irish Antique Scribe

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze "Curled Snake" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze "Curled Snake" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze "Curled Snake" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

beauties, Arab tradesmen, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Kneeling Man Praying" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Kneeling Man Praying" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Kneeling Man Praying" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the time. His father, also

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Swan Vase
Swan Vase

Swan Vase

Located in PARIS, FR

of Pannier Frères to the company, located at the corner of Scribe and Auber streets, next to the new

Category

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Scribe

Materials

Glass

A Pair of American Miniature Silver Tefillin Cases, Circa 1900
A Pair of American Miniature Silver Tefillin Cases, Circa 1900

A Pair of American Miniature Silver Tefillin Cases, Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

reflect a period when scribes were more skilled in micro-calligraphy, allowing for the production of

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Scribe

Materials

Silver

Ancient Egyptian Faience Baboon Monkey Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. 14K
Ancient Egyptian Faience Baboon Monkey Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. 14K

Ancient Egyptian Faience Baboon Monkey Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. 14K

Located in New York, NY

Thoth, the god of wisdom, often depicted as a baboon scribe. Sun God Ra's Connection: Baboons were

Category

15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Scribe

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Oak Military Chest with Writing Interior
19th Century Oak Military Chest with Writing Interior

19th Century Oak Military Chest with Writing Interior

Located in Dublin 8, IE

reveal a writing scribe and writing box terminating on bun feet.

Category

Late 19th Century Irish Campaign Antique Scribe

Materials

Brass

Antique Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, circa 1850
Antique Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, circa 1850

Antique Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, circa 1850

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. Great brass decorative Middle Eastern Islamic metalwork art object. Antique Ottoman, Persian Scribe

Category

Late 19th Century Asian Islamic Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Nineteenth Century Ship Model in Original Paint
Nineteenth Century Ship Model in Original Paint

Nineteenth Century Ship Model in Original Paint

Located in Norwell, MA

lifeboats are on the cabin roof. Scribed and varnished deck. Rigged with a full set of standing and running

Category

1890s North American Antique Scribe

Materials

Wood

L'Escalier de Cristal, Oriental Clock, France, circa 1890
L'Escalier de Cristal, Oriental Clock, France, circa 1890

L'Escalier de Cristal, Oriental Clock, France, circa 1890

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in PARIS, FR

society, located at the corner of Scribe street and Auber street, next to the new built Paris Opera house

Category

1880s French Chinoiserie Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal
19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal

19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pannier Frères to the society, located at the corner of Scribe street and Auber street, next to the new

Category

Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Scribe

Materials

Ormolu

Guangxu Period Antique Chinese Circular Porcelain Bowl
Guangxu Period Antique Chinese Circular Porcelain Bowl

Guangxu Period Antique Chinese Circular Porcelain Bowl

Located in London, GB

Of shaped outline, decorated with exotic birds amongst foliage and scribe's implements within

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Scribe

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 1743 Map – Travels of Jesus Christ & Apostles by Seutter
Antique 1743 Map – Travels of Jesus Christ & Apostles by Seutter

Antique 1743 Map – Travels of Jesus Christ & Apostles by Seutter

Located in Langweer, NL

-reference. The lower centre features an elaborate baroque cartouche with figures of scribes and scholars

Category

Mid-18th Century German Antique Scribe

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze Sculpture "Standing Pig" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze Sculpture "Standing Pig" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze Sculpture "Standing Pig" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the time. His father, also

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian Silver Engraved Locket
Edwardian Silver Engraved Locket

Edwardian Silver Engraved Locket

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

there is also leaf detail. When you open the locket there is a hand scribed name which reads 'Hilda

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Scribe

Materials

Silver

Joseph and Pharaoh – Antique Vue d’Optique by Probst, c.1770
Joseph and Pharaoh – Antique Vue d’Optique by Probst, c.1770

Joseph and Pharaoh – Antique Vue d’Optique by Probst, c.1770

Located in Langweer, NL

figures, including scribes, guards, and noblemen, observe with admiration. The spatial depth

Category

Mid-18th Century German Antique Scribe

Materials

Paper

A large Cristallerie with heraldic Lion
A large Cristallerie with heraldic Lion

A large Cristallerie with heraldic Lion

By Émile Gallé

Located in PARIS, FR

Cristal " Bears a sticker underneath " Escalier de Cristal – 6, rue Scribe – Rue Auber, 1 " Perfect

Category

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Scribe

Materials

Glass

Grand Tour Egyptian Figure
Grand Tour Egyptian Figure

Grand Tour Egyptian Figure

Located in Hudson, NY

A rather monumental plaster figure of a seated Egyptian scribe realistically faux painted as

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Scribe

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Patinated Bronze Egyptian Figures by Emile Louis Picault
Pair of Patinated Bronze Egyptian Figures by Emile Louis Picault

Pair of Patinated Bronze Egyptian Figures by Emile Louis Picault

By Émile Louis Picault

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures Of The Egyptian High Priest 'Pastophore' and The Egyptian Scribe

Category

19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Clipper Ship Model of Great Republic by Thomas Rosenquist
Clipper Ship Model of Great Republic by Thomas Rosenquist

Clipper Ship Model of Great Republic by Thomas Rosenquist

Located in Norwell, MA

Rockaway, New Jersey. Highly detailed with scribed deck, cabins, skylight, lifeboats, anchors, carved

Category

1920s North American Antique Scribe

Materials

Wood

Renaissance Revival Parcel Gilt Cassone with Marbleized Leather Panels
Renaissance Revival Parcel Gilt Cassone with Marbleized Leather Panels

Renaissance Revival Parcel Gilt Cassone with Marbleized Leather Panels

Located in Brooklyn, NY

carved and scribed lid with gadrooned edge displays a pomegranate motif originating from the Ottoman

Category

1880s Italian Renaissance Antique Scribe

Materials

Leather, Giltwood

Ancient Egyptian Faience Baboon Monkey Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. 14K
Ancient Egyptian Faience Baboon Monkey Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. 14K

Ancient Egyptian Faience Baboon Monkey Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. 14K

Located in New York, NY

Thoth, the god of wisdom, often depicted as a baboon scribe. Sun God Ra's Connection: Baboons were

Category

15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Scribe

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan
19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Ottoman Empire and the broader Islamic world. They were essential accessories for scholars, scribes, and

Category

19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Scribe

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, 75 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, 75 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, 75 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

on the internal side of the cover reading "Louis Vuitton I. Rue scribe Paris, 149 new bond style

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Scribe

Materials

Brass, Steel

Huge Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture of a Pointer Dog by Franz Bergmann. 1900´s
Huge Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture of a Pointer Dog by Franz Bergmann. 1900´s

Huge Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture of a Pointer Dog by Franz Bergmann. 1900´s

By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

animal subjects, including Harem beauties, Arab tradesmen, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Huge Cold-Painted Bronze entitled Standing Stage by Franz Bergmann. 1900´s
Huge Cold-Painted Bronze entitled Standing Stage by Franz Bergmann. 1900´s

Huge Cold-Painted Bronze entitled Standing Stage by Franz Bergmann. 1900´s

By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

animal subjects, including Harem beauties, Arab tradesmen, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures
Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures

Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures

By Francois-Jacques Boeri

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

different scribes. The subjects of the large miniatures are as follows: St John on Patmos, sitting down

Category

15th Century and Earlier European French Provincial Antique Scribe

Materials

Leather

Christofle 'Grand Hotel Paris' Silver-Plated Oval Tray, circa 1920s
Christofle 'Grand Hotel Paris' Silver-Plated Oval Tray, circa 1920s

Christofle 'Grand Hotel Paris' Silver-Plated Oval Tray, circa 1920s

By Christofle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris, France. The hallmark and maker's marks appear as follows: Left to Right: OC

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Scribe

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Unknown Miniature Terracotta Heads
Set of Unknown Miniature Terracotta Heads

Set of Unknown Miniature Terracotta Heads

Located in Leuven , BE

professions, going from weavers, attendants, warriors, hunters, ballplayers, scribes, prisoners, dancers to

Category

15th Century and Earlier South American Antique Scribe

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Jardinieres-Candelabras by Boin-Taburet, France, Circa 1880
Pair of Jardinieres-Candelabras by Boin-Taburet, France, Circa 1880

Pair of Jardinieres-Candelabras by Boin-Taburet, France, Circa 1880

Located in PARIS, FR

Pierre Germain’s one (1645-1684) for the Jockey Club, located then on Scribe street in Paris in 1863

Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Antique Turkish Etched Brass Qalamdan Inkwell and Pen Case, 1850
Antique Turkish Etched Brass Qalamdan Inkwell and Pen Case, 1850

Antique Turkish Etched Brass Qalamdan Inkwell and Pen Case, 1850

Located in Stamford, CT

Exceptional Turkish etched brass Qalamdan, a traveling scribe's inkwell and pen case. The beautiful

Category

Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Scribe

Materials

Brass

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique
18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique

Located in West Hollywood, CA

rare and Tall Scribing bibliotic secretaire Library desk of a Gentleman or a Lady. Enclosing fitted

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Scribe

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread, Wrought Iron

"Pagoda" Clock attr. to L'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1885
"Pagoda" Clock attr. to L'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1885

"Pagoda" Clock attr. to L'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1885

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in PARIS, FR

Pannier’s sons, who gave the name of Pannier Frères to the society, located at the corner of Scribe street

Category

1880s French Japonisme Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

La Muette de Portici - Lithograph - 1870
La Muette de Portici - Lithograph - 1870

La Muette de Portici - Lithograph - 1870

By Charles Deshays

Located in Roma, IT

, Masaniello, is a five-act lyric opera set to music by Daniel Auber, on a libretto by Eugène Scribe, revised

Category

1870s Antique Scribe

Materials

Lithograph

Pair of French Japonisme Ormolu Vases E. Lièvre, Executed by F. Barbedienne
Pair of French Japonisme Ormolu Vases E. Lièvre, Executed by F. Barbedienne

Pair of French Japonisme Ormolu Vases E. Lièvre, Executed by F. Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Edouard Lievre

Located in New York, NY

, and many retailed by A L'Escalier de Cristal, located near the Opera, 6 rue Scribe in Paris. These

Category

1870s French Japonisme Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Ottoman Empire Parcel-Gilt Silver Qalamdan
Ottoman Empire Parcel-Gilt Silver Qalamdan

Ottoman Empire Parcel-Gilt Silver Qalamdan

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

. Footnote: In the Ottoman Empire scribes and calligraphers were an important and powerful elite. Working in

Category

Early 18th Century Turkish Antique Scribe

Materials

Silver

Jesus and  Ponce Pilate
Jesus and  Ponce Pilate

Jesus and Ponce Pilate

Located in Pasadena, CA

priests summoned the elders and the scribes, and the whole Supreme Council. Then, after tying Jesus up

Category

Mid-19th Century Romantic Antique Scribe

Materials

Oil

Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810
Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810

Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810

By Cary

Located in Norwich, GB

diameter bar, double hinged scribe arms with shaped frame. Main wheel with four spokes and glass sight

Category

1810s English Antique Scribe

Materials

Brass

Antique Late 18th-Early 19th Century English Watercolor Painting of Ruins
Antique Late 18th-Early 19th Century English Watercolor Painting of Ruins

Antique Late 18th-Early 19th Century English Watercolor Painting of Ruins

Located in Philadelphia, PA

adhered to secondary sheet with scribed lines (and is peeling up from the sheet at the corners.) It

Category

Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Scribe

Materials

Paint, Paper

Japonisme Style Porcelaine Planter Signed L'Escalier de Cristal 19th C
Japonisme Style Porcelaine Planter Signed L'Escalier de Cristal 19th C

Japonisme Style Porcelaine Planter Signed L'Escalier de Cristal 19th C

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in Paris, FR

, rue Scribe and 1, rue Auber. The Escalier de Cristal produced small pieces of furniture and luxury

Category

Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Scribe

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain "Dove" Planter by L'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1880
Porcelain "Dove" Planter by L'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1880

Porcelain "Dove" Planter by L'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1880

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in PARIS, FR

Pannier’s sons, who gave the name of Pannier Frères to the society, located at the corner of Scribe street

Category

1880s French Napoleon III Antique Scribe

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Islamic Brass Bowl Fine Metalwork Hand Etched Bowl
Antique Islamic Brass Bowl Fine Metalwork Hand Etched Bowl

Antique Islamic Brass Bowl Fine Metalwork Hand Etched Bowl

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

work of art in itself. The calligraphy showcases the mastery of the scribe's hand, with flowing curves

Category

19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Scribe

Materials

Brass

Japanese Style Planter Attributed to l'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1880
Japanese Style Planter Attributed to l'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1880

Japanese Style Planter Attributed to l'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1880

By Edouard Lievre, L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in PARIS, FR

corner of Scribe street and Auber street, next to the new built Paris Opera house. Their Japanese style

Category

1880s French Japonisme Antique Scribe

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Petite English Pewter Barroom Half Gill Measuring Cup
Petite English Pewter Barroom Half Gill Measuring Cup

Petite English Pewter Barroom Half Gill Measuring Cup

Located in Sheffield, MA

scribed circles as well as at the base of the cup. IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a collectable item to be used

Category

Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Scribe

Materials

Pewter

Framed Indian Portrait of a Prince, Conservation Framed
Framed Indian Portrait of a Prince, Conservation Framed

Framed Indian Portrait of a Prince, Conservation Framed

Located in Greenwich, CT

is shown presenting a yellow flower, probably a sign of acceptance. The scribe, depicted in the left

Category

1830s Indian Other Antique Scribe

Materials

Paper

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Antique Scribe For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique scribe for your home. An antique scribe — often made from wood, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique scribe — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique scribe made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made antique scribe has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Platerías Martínez, Franz Bergmann and Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann) are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Scribe?

The average selling price for an antique scribe at 1stDibs is $2,450, while they’re typically $331 on the low end and $42,500 for the highest priced.