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19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Opole, PL
writing accessories is above the surface.
The front wall, as well as the lid of the writing desk are
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Walnut, Pine, Burl, Mother-of-Pearl
Louis XV Desk With Steps In Carved Walnut – France, Late 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
both charm and functionality, ideal for displaying fine objects or organizing writing accessories. With
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Walnut
H 35.44 in W 57.88 in D 33.08 in
Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
only serves as a practical writing accessory but also as a captivating decorative piece, infusing any
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Metal
19th Century Ebony Writing Desk Set INKWELL – African Bust Design
Located in Madrid, ES
both a decorative item and a practical writing accessory.
Authentic 19th-Century Details: Adorned with
Category
1860s Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Victorian Silver Plated and Green Glass Inkwell
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Catania, Sicilia
opulent design sensibilities of the late 19th century. It is both a functional writing accessory and a
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Cut Crystal & Silver Plate Inkwell Signed Cross
Located in New York, NY
. Signed by the renowned maker Cross, this piece is not only a functional writing accessory but also a
Category
Early 1900s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
English Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver Georgian Style Double Inkwell, London 1892
By Mappin & Webb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
inkwell is a collectible writing accessory, ideal for antique silver collectors and those seeking a
Category
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
H 4.5 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
Antique Victorian Desk Accessories Writing Set Carved Sardonyx Banded Agate
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Very pristine and elegant Victorian writing set comprising a sardonyx pencil, a sardonyx ruler and
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Agate, Mixed Metal
W 1.03 in Dm 0.24 in L 6.62 in
Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820
Located in Knivsta, SE
shaker with a perforated lid, as well as two smaller holders for pens or writing accessories. The central
Category
1820s French Empire Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Bronze
H 2.76 in W 11.03 in D 5.52 in
Antique Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak Writing Table, Gothic Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique correspondence desk. A Scottish, oak writing table in Gothic revival taste
Category
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Oak
H 45.08 in W 29.53 in D 20.08 in
English Victorian Period 19th Century Antlers, Silver Plate and Crystal Inkwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
accessory but a statement piece, perfect for adding character to a desk or a writing table. Its unique
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
H 2.25 in W 15 in D 8.5 in
French Empire period Inkwell, identical to the one of Elisa Bonaparte
Located in Paris, FR
front, with a knob adorned with a medallion encircled by two griffins, holds writing accessories
Category
1810s French Empire Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Painted Writing Slope
Located in Nantucket, MA
Painted Writing Slope with green interior paint and drawers for storage.
Category
19th Century British Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique Porcelain Inkwell France Early 1900s Embossed Gold Accents Hand-Painted
Located in Bastogne, BE
artistry and elegance.
This piece is more than just a functional writing accessory; it's a decorative
Category
Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
H 3.55 in W 7.68 in D 5.52 in
Antique French Boulle Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Edged In Brass
From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this French Boulle Writing
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
Bronze Writing Set, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
On a tray of curved profiles decorated with moldings and scallops on its edges are the four containers that make up the desk. The sandbox or salvador, the duster and the inkwell pres...
Category
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Bronze
19th Century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century metamorphic camphor writing slope circa 1890.
Here we have a fine quality campaign
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp
Located in Northampton, GB
Scrolling Brass Inlay
From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique
Category
1820s English George IV Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Silver, Brass
c. 1860 Chinese Lacquer on Wood Writing Slope
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 Chinese lacquer on wood writing slope. Made for the English market. Fold over writing
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Lacquer
Anglo Indian Sandalwood and Horn Writing Box
Located in Queens, NY
Anglo Indian (19th Century) antler veneered sandalwood writing box of rectangular form with 2 glass
Category
19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Glass, Wood
Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box having a quality burr walnut writing box
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exquisite Victorian Hand-Crafted Burr Walnut Writing Slope With Black Tooled Leather Interior With
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany including letter holder 10x13x6cm, letter
Category
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau writing accessoire Carl Witzmann Wiener Werkstätte 1917
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Writing accessoire with two inkwells, model no. 2216 - Mszas 2, Carl Witzmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Silver
Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
on all sides with Arabic calligraphy writing.It consists of an inkwell and a pen compartment of
Category
19th Century Moorish Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Stunning Regency Era Rosewood Hand-Crafted Writing Slope.
With Purple Velvet Interior, Befit
Category
19th Century British Regency Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 6.3 in W 15.95 in D 10.12 in
C. 1860 English Inlaid Burl Wood Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 inlaid burl wood lap desk writing box, English. Extravagantly inlaid with silver
Category
1860s English Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Silver
19th Century English Brass Inkwell & Writing Desk Set, c.1880
Located in Worcester, GB
19th Century English Brass Inkwell & Writing Desk Set, c.1880
A charming Victorian-era brass
Category
19th Century British Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exquisite Hand-Crafted Victorian Walnut & Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope
SLOPE 58
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 5.32 in W 15.56 in D 8.86 in
END OF THE 19th CENTURY ENGLISH TRAVELING WRITING DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
small portable desk, ready to accommodate the objects needed for writing. The English manufacturing of
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Leather, Wood
English Writing Desk With Mother Of Pearl And Abalone
Located in Dallas, TX
An english wood Writing Desk inlaid with abalone and mother of pearl. The lock is signed by maker
Category
1860s English Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Four Piece Writing Desk Set With Butterflies
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
. Collectible Oriental Asian Decor, Desk Accessories And Writing Instruments.
Dimensions: Largest item 9 x 3 x 1
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Enamel
Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely three-piece 19th century writing set consists of a pen with silver tip, letter opener
Category
19th Century French Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Agate, Silver
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope & Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique British Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With
Category
19th Century British Campaign Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 6.11 in W 11.82 in D 8.86 in
Writing Casket with Steel-Cut Decoration, Biedermeier, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small writing casket with thuja root veneer and surrounding steel-cut decoration. The casket is
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Steel
H 3.94 in W 12.8 in D 7.88 in
Antique Victorian English Bramah Leather Fold-out Correspondence Writing Desk
By Joseph Bramah
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Hardwood Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 6.5 in W 14.57 in D 10.63 in
19th Century Chinese Camphor Wood and Ebonised Writing Slope
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century Chinese camphor wood and ebonised writing slope of exceptional quality, having a
Category
1840s Hong Kong Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Hardwood
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With A Tooled Black
Category
19th Century British Campaign Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 5.32 in W 12.01 in D 9.06 in
Antique Officer's Campaign Correspondence Box, English, Writing Case, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
writing case, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Delightfully attractive box, with fascinating
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 6.3 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in
Very rare English travel writing desk/secretary chest around 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare English travel writing desk/secretary chest around 1860
Solid mahogany lidded box that
Category
1860s English Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An elegant Regency brass mounted Gonçalo Alves campaign writing slope, circa 1820 in date.
The
Category
1820s Regency Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Wood
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Floral Elements Enamel Inlays & Gilt
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 3.75 in W 14.57 in D 11.03 in
Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored
Located in Milano, IT
Antique English man's portable desk early 800. RESTAURED. Precious travel writing box in walnut
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
A Rare C19th Anglo Indian Antler And Vizagapatam Writing Slope
Located in London, GB
A Rare Anglo-Indian Stag Antler Writing Slope Table Top Desk. Late 19th century. The whole veneered
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion With
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 6.5 in W 14.57 in D 10.63 in
Gilded Age Silver Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
indentations for feathered pens or writing instruments, two lidded ink bottles with brass hinges attached to
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
19th Century Rosewood & Inlay Stationary Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Victorian Rosewood Decorative Inlaid Writing Slope With An Engraved Shield. Stationary
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Rosewood
H 6.62 in W 12.41 in D 10.24 in
Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th C. Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing.An antique
Category
Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 1.5 in W 7.25 in D 2 in
Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Glossy Black Leather Extending Correspondence Box / Writing Slope With Black Tooled
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 5.71 in W 14.18 in D 9.93 in
French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C
By Napoléon III
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An exceptionally fine quality example of an early 19th century burr wood campaign writing slope, in
Category
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope & Stationary Leather Interior Vid
Located in Reading, Berkshire
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Elegant 19th Century Victorian Flame Mahogany Decorative Inlaid Writing Slope
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 6.89 in W 14.18 in D 11.03 in
Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Writing Case, Victorian, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique correspondence box. An English, leather bound writing case, dating to he late
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Leather
H 5.71 in W 13.98 in D 9.45 in
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of the Nineteenth Century
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 5.75 in W 12 in D 8.75 in
Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins
Located in Northampton, GB
Brass Mounts
From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Captains Military
Category
Late 18th Century British Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique British Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With
Category
19th Century British Campaign Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 6.11 in W 11.82 in D 8.86 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique dark birds eye maple writing slope with brass M monogram plate on top with green felt
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Felt, Birdseye Maple, Ebony
Rare Antique Regency Travelling Writing Box, English c 1810-1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare Regency writing desk box made in solid ebony.
Original leather with natural age-related
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Dutch walnut writing box with brass mounts
Early 18th century
Measures: H. 20 x W. 47 x D
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Writing Accessories
Materials
Brass
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Antique Writing Accessories For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique writing accessories for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique writing accessories was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Antique writing accessories have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique writing accessories made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique writing accessories have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by George Betjemann & Sons, Platerías Martínez and David Edwards are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Writing Accessories?
Prices for antique writing accessories can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique writing accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $38,285, while the average can fetch as much as $1,381.
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