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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
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20th Century European Art Deco Inkwells

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Brass

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

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Crystal, Silver

Arts & Crafts Cased Steel Desk Set of Book Mark, Seal and Pen
Located in London, GB
dipping pen with mistletoe decoration applied.
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Victorian Oak Hand Crafted Letter Rack With Intricately Cut Art Nouveau Motifs
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Circa 1800's. Supplied With a Heavy Cut Glass Brass Topped Inkwell, A Vintage Dip Pen & Modern Notepad
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Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Desk Sets

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Brass

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
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key
Located in High Wycombe, GB
tag. A modern notepad. Two vintage green dip-pens & one cut glass inkwell as shown. Items may
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Steel

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
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Large Bullmastiff Triple Inkwell, circa 1900, Dog
Large Bullmastiff Triple Inkwell, circa 1900, Dog
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H 3.88 in W 10.25 in D 3.5 in
Antique English Novelty / Figural Brass Inkwell - Hare c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
. The front has two simple pen rests which I have shown with a dip pen (not included). Excellent
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells

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Brass

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
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells

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Silver Plate, Brass

Equestrian / Jockey CAP Inkstand / Inkwell, C.1890
Equestrian / Jockey CAP Inkstand / Inkwell, C.1890
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H 5.75 in W 5.25 in D 6.5 in
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
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
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H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique English Bronze, Brass and Glass Inkstand / Inkwell, circa 1870 Victorian
Located in Bath, GB
dip pen and two circular shaped cradles to accommodate the unusual circular inkwells. They are made
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Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Inkwells

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
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Inkwells

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Silver Plate

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
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Inkwells

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Crystal, Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique & Large Black Forest Inkstand w. Capercaillie / Wood Grouse Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
letters with a pen or with a dip pen, because there is room enough in the wide and deep 'pen bed'. With
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
shaped bowl in the centre the first owners would have kept their stamps or their brass dip pens. Anyone
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Pen Tray & Double Inkwell Desk Set 19 Century, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
pen is periodically dipped during writing to collect a portion of ink. Nowadays, it is more of a
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Antique 1890s French Gothic Inkwells

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Bronze

34 Star Flag with Upside down Hand Sewn Stars, Kansas Statehood, circa 1861-1863
Located in York County, PA
along the hoist with a dip pen. This would be the name of a former owner. It was common to mark flags in
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wool

Antique 19th c. French Gilt Bronze Inkwell With Original Cobalt Blue Ink Pot
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century to emulate the grandeur of the Louie XVI period. Imagine the quill pens of bygone eras
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Antique 1870s French Louis XIV Inkwells

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Bronze

Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
doré bronze accents are the perfect complement to the vivid green stone. Two dipping wells and pen tray
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Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells

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Malachite, Bronze

Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
H 5.5 in W 18.28 in D 11 in
George IV Folk Art Portrait of The Brighton Match Maker 1828
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful folk art hand penned and coloured portrait of the Brighton Match Maker 1828. Housed
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Antique Early 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Paint

Shagreen Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
drawers total, and the tabletop is slightly dipped making this a great console for your entrance or vanity
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Shagreen Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
drawers total, and the tabletop is slightly dipped making this a great console for your entrance or vanity
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Art Deco Bakelite Streamline Inkwell Desk Tidy, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Original 1930s Art Deco Streamline Bakelite Inkwell. Made by Esterook Hazell Pens Ltd and marked
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

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Glass, Bakelite, Rubber

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Floor Vase by Sven Törngren, Törngren's pottery
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Falkenbergs pottery were sometimes simple "sliptrailing"used a goose-quill pen or an animal horn to trail a
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Stoneware

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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Oak

Italy 18th Century Lombard Carved & Polychromate Sculpture of St Peter of Verona
By Veronese
Located in Miami, FL
saint is usually depicted holding a large book in his left hand and a pen in his right. In the case of
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

34 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR, 1861-63, KANSAS STATEHOOD, 2nd KY CAVALRY
Located in York County, PA
outermost ring actually dips into the white stripe below. Made of plain weave cotton, there is a narrow
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

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Art Deco Lacquered Calendar Desk Set, Two Inkwells With Retractable Lids 1930's
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Elegant Art Deco 1930's Monochrome Desk Set. Befit With Two Engine Turned Inkwells with one Glass Lining and Lids That Retract. Fixed Pen Tidy and A Central Calendar. With A Green ...
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desk Sets

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Chrome

Pocket Cigarette Case Geometric Design Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped rectangular pocket cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamels on guillochè with Art Deco style geometric design, above and below. Opening with s...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Desk Year 1920 French Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work surface. The quality of the furniture make it unique. ...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.08 in
Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional Art Nouveau style pine and burr paneled room is beautifully carved and decorated with blue-green ceramics. Panels with elegant curved and sober lines are covering th...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Panelling

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Ceramic, Wood, Walnut

Silver Plate Ink Well with Gallery, Sphinx and Greek Key Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning silver plate ink well with two cut crystal ink wells - both capped with a silver top and greek key trim. A center storage piece is presented with a Sphinx removable lid. ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Inkwells

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Crystal, Silver Plate

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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
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20th Century English Victorian Tableware

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Silver

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
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Desk Accessories

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Bronze

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
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Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

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
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells

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Amethyst, Jade, Sterling Silver

A 1950's Desk Lamp
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in London, GB
shallow circular dip for use as a vide poche, or for small desk items, and having another recessed area to
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20th Century French Table Lamps

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Bronze, Metal

A 1950's Desk Lamp
A 1950's Desk Lamp
H 9.85 in W 11.03 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
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Vintage 1930s Moroccan Religious Items

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Wood

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
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Vintage 1930s Moroccan Religious Items

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Wood

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
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Vintage 1930s Moroccan Religious Items

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Wood

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
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Vintage 1930s Moroccan Religious Items

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Wood

Two Camels by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
By Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
Located in New York, NY
with the tip of a brush dipped in paint made from pigments diluted in linseed oil. Through this unique
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Drawings

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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

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
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Desk Sets

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Agate

Antique English Banded Agate Paper Knife / Dip Pen Set c.1890
Antique English Banded Agate Paper Knife / Dip Pen Set c.1890
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H 8.38 in W 1.13 in D 0.25 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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Silver Plate

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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique English Novelty Pen / Nib Wipe, circa 1880
Antique English Novelty Pen / Nib Wipe, circa 1880
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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
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Brass

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
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Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

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
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Silver

Antique English Gilded Bronze Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
tree branch leading to a hollowed out tree trunk used to store one or more dip pens (pen not included
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells

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Bronze

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
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Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Cold Painted Bronze Game Bird Inkwell, circa 1900
Antique Cold Painted Bronze Game Bird Inkwell, circa 1900
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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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Early 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
panel. Decorative antique quill like dip pen, nibbs and cylindrical nibb holder included. Dimensions
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Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
Early 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
H 4.25 in W 14.25 in D 10 in
Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Horse Jumping, Equestrian or Jockey, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
of a large horseshoe pen stand for three dip pens (the pen I have used in the photography is not
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Inkwells

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Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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
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Antique 1890s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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
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Mid-20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

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Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Inkwells

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Bronze

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
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Stars Configured into the Letters "U.S.A", Copyrighted in 1916 by C.A Hartman
Located in York County, PA
hoist with a dip pen: "Copyright 1916 G. A. Hartman". Another one of the known examples has
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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
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Early 20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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-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
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Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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
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Vintage 1940s French Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

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
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wool

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
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Entirely Hand-Sewn 13 Star Flag Made by Rachel Albright, Granddaughter of Betsy Ross
Located in York County, PA
dip pen in the following manner: "First flag made 1777 by Betsy Ross. This copy of the original
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20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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
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20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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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20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

34 Star Civil War Flag Made For Commodore Stephen Decatur
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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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Early Flag of Philadelphia, Probably 1874-1876, Printed on Blended Fabric
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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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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

Materials

Wool

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

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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Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 STARS IN AN OVAL FORM OF THE 3RD MARYLAND PATTERN
Located in York County, PA
“Shuttlett” or “Shuttlott” is hand-written with a dip pen. This either represents the name of the ship for
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Twenty-Foot U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant With 13 Stars In A Two Row Arragement
Located in York County, PA
binding with a dip pen. This reads: "From A.C. to [sic] S., followed by the date. Although the identities
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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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.