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Black Glass Ink Well with Brass Accents, Crystal Wells and Dipping Pen
Black Glass Ink Well with Brass Accents, Crystal Wells and Dipping Pen

Black Glass Ink Well with Brass Accents, Crystal Wells and Dipping Pen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

dipping pen. The housing is brass and we have left it patinated, however it could be polished to a

Category

20th Century European Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen, letter opener and seal

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Arts & Crafts Cased Steel Desk Set of Book Mark, Seal and Pen
Arts & Crafts Cased Steel Desk Set of Book Mark, Seal and Pen

Arts & Crafts Cased Steel Desk Set of Book Mark, Seal and Pen

Located in London, GB

dipping pen with mistletoe decoration applied.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Victorian Oak Hand Crafted Letter Rack With Intricately Cut Art Nouveau Motifs
Victorian Oak Hand Crafted Letter Rack With Intricately Cut Art Nouveau Motifs

Victorian Oak Hand Crafted Letter Rack With Intricately Cut Art Nouveau Motifs

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Circa 1800's. Supplied With a Heavy Cut Glass Brass Topped Inkwell, A Vintage Dip Pen & Modern

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique
Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique

Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Nuremberg, Germany. Two tree stumps can hold your writing utensils, inside the head is an inkwell. The dip

Category

Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key
Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key

$2,039Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.71 in W 14.18 in D 9.93 in

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key

Located in Reading, Berkshire

tag. A modern notepad. Two vintage green dip-pens & one cut glass inkwell as shown. Items may

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large Bullmastiff Triple Inkwell, circa 1900, Dog
Large Bullmastiff Triple Inkwell, circa 1900, Dog

Large Bullmastiff Triple Inkwell, circa 1900, Dog

$928Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.88 in W 10.25 in D 3.5 in

Large Bullmastiff Triple Inkwell, circa 1900, Dog

Located in Bath, GB

removable brass ink chambers. There is a hole running through his mouth to hold a dip pen, I have included

Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880
Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880

Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880

$819Sale Price|20% Off

H 5 in W 7 in D 5.75 in

Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880

Located in Bath, GB

traditional (modern) dip pen to finish off the look of the inkwell. A hefty piece, cast in solid brass with

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Equestrian / Jockey CAP Inkstand / Inkwell, C.1890
Equestrian / Jockey CAP Inkstand / Inkwell, C.1890

Equestrian / Jockey CAP Inkstand / Inkwell, C.1890

Located in Bath, GB

is a support for a dip pen, the inkwell can sit either way to have the pen at the back or at the

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897

Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897

Located in Bath, GB

integral pen rest for one's dip pen (the one shown is a new example which I am including in the sale to

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856
Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856

Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856

Located in Bath, GB

pen rest to the front, I am including the (new) dip pen to finish the offering ready to adorn the

Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Antique Advertising Display – Belgian Manufacture Of Floreffe – Complete
Rare Antique Advertising Display – Belgian Manufacture Of Floreffe – Complete

Rare Antique Advertising Display – Belgian Manufacture Of Floreffe – Complete

Located in Bilzen, BE

steel dip pen nibs, each securely mounted and numbered. The upper section boasts a bold Art Nouveau

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell With Gilt Bronze Mount
Late 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell With Gilt Bronze Mount

Late 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell With Gilt Bronze Mount

Located in Greven, DE

to hold ink, while the surrounding openings were designed to hold writing implements such as dip pens

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

19th C. Jugendstil German Cut Glass Crystal Inkwell with Polished 800 Silver Lid
19th C. Jugendstil German Cut Glass Crystal Inkwell with Polished 800 Silver Lid

19th C. Jugendstil German Cut Glass Crystal Inkwell with Polished 800 Silver Lid

Located in North Miami, FL

for a dip pen. The geometric star motif etched under the base reflects Jugendstil's embrace of

Category

Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved
Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved

Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

glass insert as well as a carved antique wooden dip pen, rare survivals that further enhance its

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Red & White Sunshine and Shadows Signature Quilt, Ca 1901
Red & White Sunshine and Shadows Signature Quilt, Ca 1901

Red & White Sunshine and Shadows Signature Quilt, Ca 1901

Located in York County, PA

dip pen with the following text: “Ladies Aid, U.E. Church, Royersford,” followed by the date of “1901

Category

Early 20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Rare Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set
Rare Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set

Rare Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set

$10,109

H 6.3 in W 13.78 in D 4.34 in

Rare Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set

Located in Northampton, GB

and two dip pens in the form of the oars. The boat is finished to an extremely high quality with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box
Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

$16,356

H 4.53 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

By Palais Royal

Located in Northampton, GB

, scissors, a seal, rule, letter opener, dip pen with gold enamel pansy inlay and a page turner. Removing the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Art Deco Green Onyx Gold Champlevé Enamel Office Inkwell Ink Pen Stand
Antique Art Deco Green Onyx Gold Champlevé Enamel Office Inkwell Ink Pen Stand

Antique Art Deco Green Onyx Gold Champlevé Enamel Office Inkwell Ink Pen Stand

Located in Greven, DE

container for holding ink, into which quills or pens could be dipped. The body of the inkwell is lavishly

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Metal, Enamel

13 Star Antique Parade Flag, Hand Inscribed by the Owner in Salem, MA 1896
13 Star Antique Parade Flag, Hand Inscribed by the Owner in Salem, MA 1896

13 Star Antique Parade Flag, Hand Inscribed by the Owner in Salem, MA 1896

Located in York County, PA

. An inscription that runs through all six white stripes, written with a dip pen, reads as follows

Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand
Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand

Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand

Located in Greven, DE

long compartment at the front, designed to hold dip or quill pens, which were typically laid at an

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique Victorian Edwardian Clear Cut Crystal Gold Gilt Metal Inkwell
Pair Antique Victorian Edwardian Clear Cut Crystal Gold Gilt Metal Inkwell

Pair Antique Victorian Edwardian Clear Cut Crystal Gold Gilt Metal Inkwell

Located in Greven, DE

, as it would appear while dipping a pen into the ink. Completing each inkwell is a round gilt metal

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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

Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Antique Desktop Stationery Box, English, Oak, Arts & Crafts, Victorian, C.1890
Antique Desktop Stationery Box, English, Oak, Arts & Crafts, Victorian, C.1890

Antique Desktop Stationery Box, English, Oak, Arts & Crafts, Victorian, C.1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

January to December 1909 Small glass inkwell sits front and centre, with a pair of dipping ink pens

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Oak

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Pair of Novelty Silver & Nephrite Golf Club Propelling Pencil and Dip Pen
Pair of Novelty Silver & Nephrite Golf Club Propelling Pencil and Dip Pen

Pair of Novelty Silver & Nephrite Golf Club Propelling Pencil and Dip Pen

By Frank Hyams

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

propelling pencil and dip pen, made in the form of Golf Clubs (a driver and a long iron). Realistically

Category

20th Century English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Gustav Gurschner Art Nouveau Desk Set circa 1900
Gustav Gurschner Art Nouveau Desk Set circa 1900

Gustav Gurschner Art Nouveau Desk Set circa 1900

By Gustave Gurschner

Located in Vienna, AT

30.5 cm (ink jar missing) dip pen: H 12.5 cm rocker blotter: H 5.5 cm, W 14.5 cm

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Stationary Box & Inkstand
19th Century English Stationary Box & Inkstand

19th Century English Stationary Box & Inkstand

Unavailable

H 9 in W 12 in D 9 in

19th Century English Stationary Box & Inkstand

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

bottles and pen well with sterling handled letter opener and Gorham silver dip pen (#140), single front

Category

Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Edward Farmer Amethyst, Jade and Sterling Inkwell
Edward Farmer Amethyst, Jade and Sterling Inkwell

Edward Farmer Amethyst, Jade and Sterling Inkwell

By Edward Farmer

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

Form and function. Even if you're not one for the dip pen, Edward Farmer's early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Amethyst, Jade, Sterling Silver

Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco
Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco

Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco

Unavailable

H 18 in W 11.5 in D 1 in

Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco

Located in San Francisco, CA

, stone, leaves and even bone. Each tablet was painted with quill pens dipped in ink, washed with water

Category

Vintage 1930s Moroccan Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco
Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco

Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco

Unavailable

H 15 in W 10 in D 1 in

Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco

Located in San Francisco, CA

, stone, leaves and even bone. Each tablet was painted with quill pens dipped in ink, washed with water

Category

Vintage 1930s Moroccan Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco
Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco

Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco

Unavailable

H 20 in W 12 in D 1 in

Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco

Located in San Francisco, CA

, stone, leaves and even bone. Each tablet was painted with quill pens dipped in ink, washed with water

Category

Vintage 1930s Moroccan Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco
Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco

Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco

Unavailable

H 19 in W 12 in D 1 in

Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco

Located in San Francisco, CA

, stone, leaves and even bone. Each tablet was painted with quill pens dipped in ink, washed with water

Category

Vintage 1930s Moroccan Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique English Banded Agate & Silver Dip Pen - 1894
Antique English Banded Agate & Silver Dip Pen - 1894

Antique English Banded Agate & Silver Dip Pen - 1894

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning little Victorian dip pen with a banded agate handle and solid sterling silver terminal

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Antique English Banded Agate Paper Knife / Dip Pen Set c.1890
Antique English Banded Agate Paper Knife / Dip Pen Set c.1890

Antique English Banded Agate Paper Knife / Dip Pen Set c.1890

Located in Bath, GB

long dip pen together with an additional three nibs. Dating to c.1890 / 1900, they both remain in

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Agate

Late 19th Century Silver Desk Set, Letter Opener, Fountain Pen, Letter Seal
Late 19th Century Silver Desk Set, Letter Opener, Fountain Pen, Letter Seal

Late 19th Century Silver Desk Set, Letter Opener, Fountain Pen, Letter Seal

Located in Fayetteville, AR

set includes a letter opener, dip pen, and wax seal which is not monogrammed. The intricate Art

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Novelty Pen / Nib Wipe, circa 1880
Antique English Novelty Pen / Nib Wipe, circa 1880

Antique English Novelty Pen / Nib Wipe, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

excess ink from a dip pen's nib. Highly collectable and in excellent condition dating to circa 1880

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique English Pen Nib Wipe in Cast Brass, Lobster, circa 1880
Antique English Pen Nib Wipe in Cast Brass, Lobster, circa 1880

Antique English Pen Nib Wipe in Cast Brass, Lobster, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

of a traditional dip pen, removing excess ink. Dating to circa 1880 in excellent condition

Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Figural Antique Austrian Bronze Pen/Nib Wipe - Fox, circa 1900
Figural Antique Austrian Bronze Pen/Nib Wipe - Fox, circa 1900

Figural Antique Austrian Bronze Pen/Nib Wipe - Fox, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

Patent. The top is filled with natural bristle to wipe the excess ink of a traditional dip pen

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Lap Desk Wedgwood Mount
Antique English Lap Desk Wedgwood Mount

Antique English Lap Desk Wedgwood Mount

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H 4.25 in W 14 in D 10 in

Antique English Lap Desk Wedgwood Mount

Located in New Orleans, LA

interior is lined with Coromandel wood and has original inkwells,pen nib holder and dip pen and writing

Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Chinese Export Silver Inkstand
Chinese Export Silver Inkstand

Chinese Export Silver Inkstand

Located in London, GB

A Chinese Export Silver and wood Inkstand with dip-pen dating from around 1885. The hinged ink

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Silver

Antique Cold Painted Bronze Game Bird Inkwell, circa 1900
Antique Cold Painted Bronze Game Bird Inkwell, circa 1900

Antique Cold Painted Bronze Game Bird Inkwell, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

pen rest support, I have included the (new) wooden dip pen to finish off the offering. The lid opens

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Inkwell with Photograph Frame and Posy Vases
Antique English Inkwell with Photograph Frame and Posy Vases

Antique English Inkwell with Photograph Frame and Posy Vases

Located in Bath, GB

hinged lid. I have included a (new) dip pen to finish the look of this highly collectable piece

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
Early 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

Early 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

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H 4.25 in W 14.25 in D 10 in

Early 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

Located in Forney, TX

panel. Decorative antique quill like dip pen, nibbs and cylindrical nibb holder included. Dimensions

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

33 Star American Flag Pen Wipe
33 Star American Flag Pen Wipe

33 Star American Flag Pen Wipe

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33 Star American Flag Pen Wipe

Located in York County, PA

were used to clean the tip of a dip pen during use, but decorative examples, like this one, probably

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Gorgeous 19th Century English Rosewood and Brass Writing Slope Box
Gorgeous 19th Century English Rosewood and Brass Writing Slope Box

Gorgeous 19th Century English Rosewood and Brass Writing Slope Box

Located in Shippensburg, PA

drawer to be released from the side of the case. Inside the slope is retained an early quill dip pen with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Stevengraph Bookmark with an Image of George Washington
Stevengraph Bookmark with an Image of George Washington

Stevengraph Bookmark with an Image of George Washington

Located in York County, PA

. "Aunt Emma" is inscribed with a dip pen, vertically along the edge of the paper backing, followed by a

Category

Antique 1890s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Power Squadrons Ensign Made By Annin in New York City, 1914-1920
Power Squadrons Ensign Made By Annin in New York City, 1914-1920

Power Squadrons Ensign Made By Annin in New York City, 1914-1920

Located in York County, PA

along the hoist with two brass grommets. The name "E. Eyre" is inscribed along the binding with a dip

Category

Mid-20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

35 Single Appliqued Stars, Entirely Hand-sewn, Civil War Period
35 Single Appliqued Stars, Entirely Hand-sewn, Civil War Period

35 Single Appliqued Stars, Entirely Hand-sewn, Civil War Period

Located in York County, PA

illegible name was written with a dip pen along the hoist. Mounting: The flag has not yet

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk
Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk

Located in Shippensburg, PA

the case. Inside the slope is retained an early quill dip pen with the name of Isaac Parkes circa 1849

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

44 Stars Configured Into The Letters “u.s.”�, Patented In 1890
44 Stars Configured Into The Letters “u.s.”�, Patented In 1890

44 Stars Configured Into The Letters “u.s.”�, Patented In 1890

Located in York County, PA

hoist in a dip pen, in both instances more fancifully than usual. It was common to mark flags in this

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Star Private Yacht Ensign
13 Star Private Yacht Ensign

13 Star Private Yacht Ensign

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13 Star Private Yacht Ensign

Located in York County, PA

: 13 star private yacht ensign with an uncommonly fat and attractive anchor, signed "T.W.D." with a dip

Category

Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

35 Stars, 1868 Parade Flag
35 Stars, 1868 Parade Flag

35 Stars, 1868 Parade Flag

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35 Stars, 1868 Parade Flag

Located in York County, PA

/> The date “1868” and the name “Grant” are written with a dip pen beneath the canton. These

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Late 19th Century Vienna Bronze Great Dane Pen Wiper
Late 19th Century Vienna Bronze Great Dane Pen Wiper

Late 19th Century Vienna Bronze Great Dane Pen Wiper

Located in Middleburg, VA

keep the nib of a dip or fountain pen in perfect working order. This one is in the shape of a Great

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

United States Navy Small Boat Ensign With 13 Hand-sewn Stars
United States Navy Small Boat Ensign With 13 Hand-sewn Stars

United States Navy Small Boat Ensign With 13 Hand-sewn Stars

Located in York County, PA

sleeves, the markings on this example were instead inscribed by hand with a dip pen. They read as follows

Category

Early 20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

45 Stars On A Small Scale Flag With Elongated Proportions
45 Stars On A Small Scale Flag With Elongated Proportions

45 Stars On A Small Scale Flag With Elongated Proportions

Located in York County, PA

same side, the name "Hocart" is inscribed with a dip pen. It was common for flags to be marked in this

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

The Earliest Known Betsy Ross Pattern 13 Star Flag
The Earliest Known Betsy Ross Pattern 13 Star Flag

The Earliest Known Betsy Ross Pattern 13 Star Flag

Located in York County, PA

. There is a hand-sewn cotton hoist, along which the name “C.A. Forbes” is inked with a dip pen. The date

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Hand-Sewn, Single-Appliqued Stars On a Flag
38 Hand-Sewn, Single-Appliqued Stars On a Flag

38 Hand-Sewn, Single-Appliqued Stars On a Flag

Located in York County, PA

"G. Schenk", along with the date "1881", was signed on one of the stars with a dip pen. It was common

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Thirty-Four Foot U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant With 13 Stars
Thirty-Four Foot U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant With 13 Stars

Thirty-Four Foot U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant With 13 Stars

Located in York County, PA

cotton, binds the hoist. The name "McEvoy" is written along the hoist with a dip pen. This would have

Category

Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Hand-Sewn Stars On An Antique Flag In A Small Scale For the 19th Century
38 Hand-Sewn Stars On An Antique Flag In A Small Scale For the 19th Century

38 Hand-Sewn Stars On An Antique Flag In A Small Scale For the 19th Century

Located in York County, PA

indicate size (5 feet) and the words "Albany, N.Y." were inscribed with a dip pen, evidently to indicate

Category

Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38-Star Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars, Colorado Statehood
38-Star Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars, Colorado Statehood

38-Star Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars, Colorado Statehood

Located in York County, PA

commonly done with a dip pen as opposed to hand-stitching. Colorado became the 38th state on August 1st

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

WWII French Liberation Flag with American Saluations "Hurrah for America"
WWII French Liberation Flag with American Saluations "Hurrah for America"

WWII French Liberation Flag with American Saluations "Hurrah for America"

Located in York County, PA

, who took it home. The terrific, hand-inscribed messages, scratched with a dip pen in black ink

Category

Vintage 1940s French Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

42 Hand-Sewn Stars on An Antique Washington State American Flag, ca 1889-1890
42 Hand-Sewn Stars on An Antique Washington State American Flag, ca 1889-1890

42 Hand-Sewn Stars on An Antique Washington State American Flag, ca 1889-1890

Located in York County, PA

,” the initials “C.A.F.” are inscribed with a dip pen. These would represent the initials of a former

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

United States Navy Small Boat Ensign With 13 Hand-sewn Stars
United States Navy Small Boat Ensign With 13 Hand-sewn Stars

United States Navy Small Boat Ensign With 13 Hand-sewn Stars

Located in York County, PA

instead inscribed by hand with a dip pen. They read as follows: “U.S. E. [Ensign] No. 10, U.S.N.Y. [Navy

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

One of the Two Earliest British Union Jacks
One of the Two Earliest British Union Jacks

One of the Two Earliest British Union Jacks

Located in York County, PA

appearance. "Stenning Johnson" is written along the hoist with a dip pen. This would indicate the name of

Category

Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

45 Stars, 1896-1907, Utah Statehood, Spanish-american War Era
45 Stars, 1896-1907, Utah Statehood, Spanish-american War Era

45 Stars, 1896-1907, Utah Statehood, Spanish-american War Era

Located in York County, PA

inscribed with a dip pen. It was common for flags to be marked in this fashion during the 19th and early

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

37 Stars In A "Dancing" or "Tumbling" Formation Of Lineal Rows
37 Stars In A "Dancing" or "Tumbling" Formation Of Lineal Rows

37 Stars In A "Dancing" or "Tumbling" Formation Of Lineal Rows

Located in York County, PA

letters "U.S.A". were written along the hoist with a dip pen, probably around the time of the flag's

Category

20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

35 Star, Single Appliqued American Flag Signed by a Surgeon, Dr. LP Putnam
35 Star, Single Appliqued American Flag Signed by a Surgeon, Dr. LP Putnam

35 Star, Single Appliqued American Flag Signed by a Surgeon, Dr. LP Putnam

Located in York County, PA

binding on both the obverse and reverse sides of the binding with a dip pen. It was common to mark flags

Category

Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Star Flag In The 3rd Maryland Pattern
13 Star Flag In The 3rd Maryland Pattern

13 Star Flag In The 3rd Maryland Pattern

Located in York County, PA

along the hoist made of heavy cotton twill. The name "L.S. Stone is written along the hoist with a dip

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

15 Stars and 15 Stripes Flag, A Copy of the Star Spangled Banner
15 Stars and 15 Stripes Flag, A Copy of the Star Spangled Banner

15 Stars and 15 Stripes Flag, A Copy of the Star Spangled Banner

Located in York County, PA

tag, inscribed with a dip pen. This denotes a numeric size identification. The scale of the flag is

Category

Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Stars, Hand-Embroidered Betsy Ross Granddaughter Flag
13 Stars, Hand-Embroidered Betsy Ross Granddaughter Flag

13 Stars, Hand-Embroidered Betsy Ross Granddaughter Flag

Located in York County, PA

applied with a treadle machine and is signed with a dip pen in the following manner: "First flag made

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Early Flag of Philadelphia, Probably 1874-1876, Printed on Blended Fabric

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Located in York County, PA

of the hoist binding with a dip pen: "Geo. Myers 2021 N. 22nd at Phila." This would be the name of a

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34 Star Civil War Flag Made For Commodore Stephen Decatur

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Located in York County, PA

/> A name, written in a dip pen along the hoist binding, reads "Mrs. A. P. Parsons". This would

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38 Star American Flag with Slate Blue Canton Signed "Leddon"

38 Star American Flag with Slate Blue Canton Signed "Leddon"

Located in York County, PA

dip pen, in carefully executed script, underlined for emphasis. This would be the name of a former

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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13 Stars Arranged in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern on a Small-Scale Antique American Flag
13 Stars Arranged in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern on a Small-Scale Antique American Flag

13 Stars Arranged in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern on a Small-Scale Antique American Flag

Located in York County, PA

obverse with a dip pen. This would be the name of a former owner. It was common to mark flags in this

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13 Star Flag with Stars in the 3rd Maryland Pattern

13 Star Flag with Stars in the 3rd Maryland Pattern

Located in York County, PA

heavy cotton twill. The name "L.S. Stone" is written along the hoist with a dip pen. This would be the

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California "Bear" State Flag with 1912 Inscription Signed "D & M Co"

California "Bear" State Flag with 1912 Inscription Signed "D & M Co"

Located in York County, PA

; Swell Time.” Inscribed with a dip pen, this notation is significant because it makes this the earliest

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

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Dip Pens For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of dip pens is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all dip pens available were constructed with great care. There are 23 antique and vintage dip pens for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Dip pens have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Dip pens are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Art Deco and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many dip pens are appealing in their simplicity, but Gordon & Jane Martz, R & Y Augousti and Carrington & Co produced popular dip pens that are worth a look.

How Much are Dip Pens?

Prices for dip pens can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, dip pens begin at $461 and can go as high as $246,563, while the average can fetch as much as $1,195.