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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

Also rare, both crystal wells are chip free and the piece has the original dipping pen. The housing is brass and we have left it patinated, however it could be polished to a brillia...

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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. Made of silver (marked 800) and crystal glass.

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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

The book mark and the seal have hilts beautifully decorated with mistletoe. The 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
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

Ideal stationary / envelope holder, 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

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

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

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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

Large Bullmastiff Triple Inkwell, circa 1900, Dog

Located in Bath, GB

There is a hole running through his mouth to hold a dip pen, I have included the one in the photograph to complete this fabulous piece.

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Victorian Military Campaign Walnut Writing Slope Black Leather Skiver
Victorian Military Campaign Walnut Writing Slope Black Leather Skiver

Victorian Military Campaign Walnut Writing Slope Black Leather Skiver

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope With A Tooled Black Leather Skiver Slope will include A Single Glass Antique Inkwell A modern notepad A key with gold silk s...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

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

Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome and substantial novelty inkwell in the form of a running Ostrich standing on an oval shaped base with a naturalistic base incorporating two "rocks" acting as a pen rest. I...

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Gold Brass Desk Tray Pen Keys Holder Vide Poche
Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Gold Brass Desk Tray Pen Keys Holder Vide Poche

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Gold Brass Desk Tray Pen Keys Holder Vide Poche

Located in Greven, DE

As dip pens and early fountain pens became standard, makers produced elongated metal trays that combined practicality with the decorative language of their time.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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

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

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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

Below the ring handle, is an integral pen rest for one's dip pen (the one shown is a new example which I am including in the sale to complete the look) Excellent condition measuring...

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells

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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

A rare Victorian silver plated novelty inkwell fashioned in the form of a barrel on stand, in turn standing on a brick paving; beautiful detail such as the hooks to the back of the s...

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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

"Rare Antique Advertising Display – Belgian Manufacture Of Floreffe – Complete & Original" An exceptionally rare and visually striking early 20th-century advertising display from the...

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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

Beneath this lid lies a removable glass liner, likely intended to hold ink, while the surrounding openings were designed to hold writing implements such as dip pens or brushes – indi...

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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

Crafted from exquisitely cut crystal glass, the angular body culminates in a gently curving well, providing a resting spot for a dip pen. The geometric star motif etched under the ba...

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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

The ink jar retains its original glass insert as well as a carved antique wooden dip pen, rare survivals that further enhance its authenticity and historical value.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Rosewood Desk Stand Inkwell Set Silver Mounted Writing Stand
Antique Rosewood Desk Stand Inkwell Set Silver Mounted Writing Stand

Antique Rosewood Desk Stand Inkwell Set Silver Mounted Writing Stand

Located in Delray Beach, FL

The original porcelain inkwells remain housed beneath the hinged lids, with one exhibiting damage consistent with age. A central pen rest accommodates a dip pen or fountain pen, maki...

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Antique Late 19th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

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

The center block is inscribed with a dip pen with the following text: “Ladies Aid, U.E.

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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

Located in Northampton, GB

The interior of the boat has been fitted with a pair of inkwells, two lidded compartments for spare nibs and accessories and two dip pens in the form of the oars. The boat is finishe...

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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

By Palais Royal

Located in Northampton, GB

Lifting the lid reveals a fully fitted removable tray with mother of pearl and steel inkwells, scissors, a seal, rule, letter opener, dip pen with gold enamel pansy inlay and a page ...

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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

The rectangular base has three carved ridges designed to hold pens, protected underneath by a metal sheet. Adjacent to these is a small decorative container for holding ink, into whi...

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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: Worn Nov. 6 , 1896.

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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

A more unusual feature of this piece is the long compartment at the front, designed to hold dip or quill pens, which were typically laid at an angle with only the nib and lower shaft...

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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

This intricate cut is visible from all angles and is particularly captivating when viewed from the side, as it would appear while dipping a pen into the ink. Completing each inkwell ...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell

Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

Wonderful doré bronze accents are the perfect complement to the vivid green stone. Two dipping wells and pen tray make this inkwell as functional as it is beautiful, circa 1890.

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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

Striking Victorian craftsmanship with delightful figuring Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order Select oak stocks present fine grain interest and an abundance of me...

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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

This exact model of Golf Clubs propelling pencil and dip pen is known by Sampson Mordan & Co., but with silver heads.

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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

GUSTAV GURSCHNER designed by: Gustav Gurschner, around 1900 signed: GURSCHNER bronze, ornamental relief, original patina, slight rubbing, good condition pen tray with ink r...

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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

Late 19th century English stationary box and inkstand, consisting of a stationary box with hinged lid and interior fitted with silk covered insert, set on an inkstand with two clear ...

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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

Even if you're not one for the dip pen, Edward Farmer's early 20th century designs are enough of a statement to be a purely decorative edition to your office.

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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 15 in W 10 in D 1 in

Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each tablet was painted with quill pens dipped in ink, washed with water and then inscribed again after Quranic verses were memorized.

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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 18 in W 11.5 in D 1 in

Good Antique Quranic Teaching Tablet from Morocco

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each tablet was painted with quill pens dipped in ink, washed with water and then inscribed again after Quranic verses were memorized.

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Vintage 1930s Moroccan Religious Items

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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

Each tablet was painted with quill pens dipped in ink, washed with water and then inscribed again after Quranic verses were memorized.

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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

Each tablet was painted with quill pens dipped in ink, washed with water and then inscribed again after Quranic verses were memorized.

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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 with bright cut decoration.

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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
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

A stunning duo of an antique banded agate paper knife / letter opener / page turner together with a long dip pen together with an additional three nibs.

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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

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

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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

In the from of a knight in armour, the back of the helmet retains the original felts used to remove excess ink from a dip pen's nib. Highly collectable and in excellent condition ...

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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

The head lifts to reveal the natural bristle within used to clean the nib of a traditional dip pen, removing excess ink. Dating to circa 1880 in excellent condition measuring 6 1/...

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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

The top is filled with natural bristle to wipe the excess ink of a traditional dip pen. Excellent condition, measuring 7 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 2 1/4" tall.

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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

Rare antique English burled walnut with Wedgwood mount signed by retailer Trussell of Brighton interior is lined with Coromandel wood and has original inkwells,pen nib holder and dip...

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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 bottles are decorated with embossed chrysanthemum to the sides and the covers are plain.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Silver

Antique English Gilded Bronze Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1890
Antique English Gilded Bronze Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1890

Antique English Gilded Bronze Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1890

Located in Bath, GB

The owl with his two glass eyes sits on a tree branch leading to a hollowed out tree trunk used to store one or more dip pens (pen not included). A heavy, stylish piece in excelle...

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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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

The naturalistic base is painted and has a pen rest support, I have included the (new) wooden dip pen to finish off the offering.

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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

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

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

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

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Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Horse Jumping, Equestrian or Jockey, circa 1880
Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Horse Jumping, Equestrian or Jockey, circa 1880

Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Horse Jumping, Equestrian or Jockey, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

All of this has a backdrop of a large horseshoe pen stand for three dip pens (the pen I have used in the photography is not included).

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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Inkwells

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

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

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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

Inside the slope is retained an early quill dip pen with the name of Isaac Parkes circa 1849 and a registry number.

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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 surname that appears to begin with a letter "E" and might be "Eaton" or "Eatin,...

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Antique 1890s 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

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

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Antique 19th Century American 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

Eyre" is inscribed along the binding with a dip pen. This would be the name of former owner and it was common to mark flags in this fashion during the 19th and early 20th centuries. ...

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Mid-20th Century 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

Inside the slope is retained an early quill dip pen with the name of Isaac Parkes circa 1849 and a registry number.

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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

Allen” is written twice along the hoist in a dip pen, in both instances more fancifully than usual.

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Dip Pen For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal dip pen for your home. A dip pen — often made from metal, brass and silver — can elevate any home. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage dip pen now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the dip pen you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right dip pen, those designed in Victorian, Art Deco and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made dip pen over the years, but those crafted by R & Y Augousti and Carrington & Co are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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