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16th Century Pen Knife
16th Century Pen Knife

16th Century Pen Knife

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A pen knife of dagger form with etched and partly gilt decoration of foliate scrolls and a lady.

Category

European Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel, 24k Gold

19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870
19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870

19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Inside enclosing the original gold and steel implements:, scissors, pen knife, thimble. Box bearing later hallmarks 585 gold and accessories 750 gold.

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Reid & Sons Antique Sterling Silver Knife / Pen Rests
Reid & Sons Antique Sterling Silver Knife / Pen Rests

Reid & Sons Antique Sterling Silver Knife / Pen Rests

By Reid and Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

These exceptional antique knife / pen rests are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Decorative Champagne Corkscrew, German, Multi Tool, Jules Mumm, C.1920
Antique Decorative Champagne Corkscrew, German, Multi Tool, Jules Mumm, C.1920

Antique Decorative Champagne Corkscrew, German, Multi Tool, Jules Mumm, C.1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Fascinating example of publicity merchandise for the French champagne maker Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Cast white metal body displays bright silvered tones an...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lovely Victorian Sterling Chatelaine
Lovely Victorian Sterling Chatelaine

Lovely Victorian Sterling Chatelaine

Located in New York, NY

Attached are a very collectible notepad with celluloid date pages by the Shiebler company in the Aesthetic style as well as a stamp holder, pin holder (frog on lily pad), retractable...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts More Jewelry

Puiforcat Art Deco Nephrite Jade Ring in Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold
Puiforcat Art Deco Nephrite Jade Ring in Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold

Puiforcat Art Deco Nephrite Jade Ring in Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold

By Puiforcat

Located in New York, NY

., after the Maison's co-founder, with a pen knife. Puiforcat was acquired by the Hermès group in the 1990s and continues to operate boutiques in Paris, London, and Shanghai.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold

March, Harry Bunce, Bright Art, Animal Art, Birthday Art, Limited Edition Print
March, Harry Bunce, Bright Art, Animal Art, Birthday Art, Limited Edition Print

March, Harry Bunce, Bright Art, Animal Art, Birthday Art, Limited Edition Print

By Harry Bunce

Located in Deddington, GB

This work is part of The Happy Year Series, the animals brandish survival equipment, as seen here with the rabbit holding a pen knife. These details are evocative of Harry’s keen int...

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2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Archival Pigment

Marseille Watercolor of Knife Grinder Near Église des Augustins
Marseille Watercolor of Knife Grinder Near Église des Augustins

Marseille Watercolor of Knife Grinder Near Église des Augustins

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Marseille Watercolor of Knife Grinder Near Église des Augustins by Robert Lepine (French, 1929 - 2017) Signed: Yes Medium: Watercolor painting on artists paper, mounted Size: ...

Category

Late 20th Century French School Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pen

24K Gold-Plated Five-Piece Desk Set in Wood Presentation Box, 1970s Italy
24K Gold-Plated Five-Piece Desk Set in Wood Presentation Box, 1970s Italy

24K Gold-Plated Five-Piece Desk Set in Wood Presentation Box, 1970s Italy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The set includes a magnifying glass, letter opener, ruler, desk knife, and pen holder, combining luxurious materials with practical functionality.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate

A Carved Coral Penholder and Penknife
A Carved Coral Penholder and Penknife

A Carved Coral Penholder and Penknife

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Italy, in original case, circa 1830. Pen: 15 x 2 cm. Knife: 8.5 x 1.5 cm.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Jewelry

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Mid Century Mt. Rose Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 1968
Mid Century Mt. Rose Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 1968

Mid Century Mt. Rose Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 1968

By Nancy Coe

Located in Soquel, CA

This piece has evocative, heavy textures from the artist's use of a palette knife. Signed in pen in the lower right corner. Gallery sticker on back of frame.

Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako
Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako

Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako

Located in Atlanta, GA

This includes a matching set of two brush pens, a paper knife and a paper pricker and an ink stick inscribed Kyukyodo, which was founded in 1663 and was the official stationer suppli...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Lacquer

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Victorian Sterling Silver Propelling Pencil, Whistle and Pen Knife by Thornhill
Victorian Sterling Silver Propelling Pencil, Whistle and Pen Knife by Thornhill

Victorian Sterling Silver Propelling Pencil, Whistle and Pen Knife by Thornhill

By Walter Thornhill & Co 1

Located in London, GB

A rare and unusual sterling silver combination propelling pencil, whistle and pen knife. Fashioned as a fish with engraved fins and tail.

Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

1900's Rare Tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife
1900's Rare Tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife

1900's Rare Tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife

Unavailable

H 1.19 in W 3.55 in D 0.79 in

1900's Rare Tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A rare early tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife, c. 1900, containing a multitude of blades and other useful implements, 9 cm long.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Metal

Large Edwardian Antique Silver Cigar Cutter/Pen Knife by S Mordan Chester, 1913
Large Edwardian Antique Silver Cigar Cutter/Pen Knife by S Mordan Chester, 1913

Large Edwardian Antique Silver Cigar Cutter/Pen Knife by S Mordan Chester, 1913

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A large and nice quality George V silver cigar cutter with plain silver side plates incorporating a steel bladed pen knife and sprung steel cutter. By Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester...

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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet
Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet

Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet

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H 6.7 in W 12.8 in D 9.8 in

Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

The box when opened has two pairs of trays which cantalever sideways to reveal a pen and writing implement storage area which also holds a velvet backed blotting paper book with pens...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Ceramic Modern Pot - Poi with Seated Animal on Lid by Ian Godfrey
Ceramic Modern Pot - Poi with Seated Animal on Lid by Ian Godfrey

Ceramic Modern Pot - Poi with Seated Animal on Lid by Ian Godfrey

By Ian Godfrey

Located in Milan, IT

He developed an entirely individual style, with his own techniques – notably carving the almost dry clay with a pen-knife – as well as a personal repertory of forms.

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Late 20th Century English Beaux Arts Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Coromandel Silver Vanity Dressing Box Mappin & Webb, 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Silver Vanity Dressing Box Mappin & Webb, 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Silver Vanity Dressing Box Mappin & Webb, 19th Century

By James Vickery, Mappin & Webb

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Folding down the front of the silver dressing box allows the wings of the box to be opened out, revealing a padded tool pad complete with mother of pearl handled tools including a sh...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Brass

The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery & Dressing Box
The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery & Dressing Box

The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery & Dressing Box

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H 8.67 in W 14.49 in D 11.03 in

The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery & Dressing Box

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

The second tray holds assorted manicure tools, pens, pencils, mother of pearl mirror, silver spoon, pen knife etc and beneath the tray is a red leather lined storage area.

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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Antique Dressing Case in Coromandel by Betjemann & Sons
Antique Dressing Case in Coromandel by Betjemann & Sons

Antique Dressing Case in Coromandel by Betjemann & Sons

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H 8.2 in W 13.5 in D 10 in

Antique Dressing Case in Coromandel by Betjemann & Sons

By George Betjeman & Sons

Located in London, GB

In total there are twenty-two ladies accoutrements, including scissors, nail file, tweezers, medicine spoon, retractable pencil, cork screw, pen knife, yarn threader, and many more i...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Silver

A Pair of Bois de Saint Lucie (Cherry wood) candlesticks

A Pair of Bois de Saint Lucie (Cherry wood) candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

The carving was extremely difficult due to the very hard quality of the wood, but lent itself to delicate pen knife carving – it generally had typical Louis XIV design motifs execu...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Candle Holders

Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Tennis, Football, 1930s
Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Tennis, Football, 1930s

Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Tennis, Football, 1930s

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A folding sporting penknife with unoxydable bronze handle. A good traditional French manufactured knife by Pradel. The penknife comprises of one large blade and a bradawl. On one sid...

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Vintage 1930s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Robert Klaas Fishing Knife, Solingen
Robert Klaas Fishing Knife, Solingen

Robert Klaas Fishing Knife, Solingen

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H 9.06 in W 0.79 in D 0.6 in

Robert Klaas Fishing Knife, Solingen

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

German Solingen fishing knife. A vintage fisherman's or angler's pen knife in good usable condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Antique French 18-Karat Gold Mounted Large Travelling Etui Set, circa 1760
Antique French 18-Karat Gold Mounted Large Travelling Etui Set, circa 1760

Antique French 18-Karat Gold Mounted Large Travelling Etui Set, circa 1760

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Inside enclosing the original gold and steel implements: fan writing tablet, scissors, needle case, pen knife, 3 string winders, pick, pencil, thimble, tweezers and a needle.

Category

Antique 18th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Victorian Antique 18-Carat Gold Sewing & Grooming / Vanity / Dressing Kit, 1873
Victorian Antique 18-Carat Gold Sewing & Grooming / Vanity / Dressing Kit, 1873

Victorian Antique 18-Carat Gold Sewing & Grooming / Vanity / Dressing Kit, 1873

Located in London, GB

The rest of the items have 18-carat gold Handles and include a stiletto, folding pen knife, and button hook. The set also includes an 18-carat gold needle case, ear scoop & tweezer c...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Knife and Pen
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Knife and Pen

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Knife and Pen

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Knife and Pen This elegant pocket knife features a stainless steel blade and mechanical pencil housed in a beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold c...

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20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold

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.

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Agate

An amazing Early 20th century European Tramp art castle model
An amazing Early 20th century European Tramp art castle model

An amazing Early 20th century European Tramp art castle model

Located in London, GB

Some of tramp art's defining characteristics include chip or notch carving, the reclamation of cheap or available wood such as that from cigar boxes and shipping crates, the use of s...

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box

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H 8.66 in W 13 in D 9.84 in

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box

Located in Northampton, GB

The tray also includes a range of Mother of Pearl tools including tweezers, a sewing hook, a pen knife, a thimble and scissors. The front of the Vanity Box drops down to access the j...

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Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian Desk Set by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Italian Desk Set by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte

Italian Desk Set by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte

By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte

Located in Hanover, MA

Letter holder, blotter pad, pen holder with tray and knife blade letter opener.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Desk Accessories

Antique 18th Century Georgian 18-Karat Gold Agate Etui, London, circa 1760
Antique 18th Century Georgian 18-Karat Gold Agate Etui, London, circa 1760

Antique 18th Century Georgian 18-Karat Gold Agate Etui, London, circa 1760

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description Antique mid-18th Century Georgian 18-karat gold mounted on agate etui, of quiver form, the openwork gold mounts chased with scrolls and flowers, banded grey agate pane...

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Antique 1750s English Georgian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Gold

French Victorian Cat Pen Knife
French Victorian Cat Pen Knife

French Victorian Cat Pen Knife

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W 0.75 in L 2.25 in

French Victorian Cat Pen Knife

Located in New York, NY

French Victorian cat pocket pen knife. Of an upright cat perched on it hinds of finely incised brass with steel blade.

Category

1890s French Victorian Other

Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Football, Tennis 1930s Brass with Steel Blade
Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Football, Tennis 1930s Brass with Steel Blade

Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Football, Tennis 1930s Brass with Steel Blade

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Antique sporting pen knife, Football, Tennis. A folding sporting penknife with unoxydable bronze handle.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Boxing, Tennis, 1930s
Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Boxing, Tennis, 1930s

Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Boxing, Tennis, 1930s

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A folding sporting penknife with unoxydable bronze handle with a ring on the end. A good traditional French manufactured knife by Pradel. The penknife comprises of one large blade, o...

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Vintage 1930s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Boxing, Tennis 1930s Brass with Steel Bade
Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Boxing, Tennis 1930s Brass with Steel Bade

Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Boxing, Tennis 1930s Brass with Steel Bade

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A folding sporting penknife with unoxydable bronze handle. A good traditional French manufactured knife by Pradel. The penknife comprises of one large blade, one small blade, a corks...

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Vintage 1930s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Verdura Gold Utility Knife with Clock and Hidden Pen
Verdura Gold Utility Knife with Clock and Hidden Pen

Verdura Gold Utility Knife with Clock and Hidden Pen

By Verdura

Located in New York City, NY

Rare and unusual 14K yellow gold utility tool by Verdura. It features a folding knife, a hidden pencil that slides out of the bottom, a folding key that can be cut to size, and a clo...

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Vintage 1940s More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Swiss Made Pierre Cardin Fountain Pen Letter Knife Gold Tone
Vintage Swiss Made Pierre Cardin Fountain Pen Letter Knife Gold Tone

Vintage Swiss Made Pierre Cardin Fountain Pen Letter Knife Gold Tone

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Sofia, BG

Les Plus De Pierre Cardin Stunning vintage swiss made Pierre Cardin fountain pen and letter knife gold tone In original box swiss made and new condition - never used.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Rare Vintage 19th Century Writing Set, Austria Vienna circa 1840
Rare Vintage 19th Century Writing Set, Austria Vienna circa 1840

Rare Vintage 19th Century Writing Set, Austria Vienna circa 1840

By Master AB

Located in Vienna, AT

Austrian Silver Rarest 19th Century Writing Set Five Parts Vienna, made circa 1840 during Biedermeier Period Excellently manufactured Writing Set in original casket, consis...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Antique English Leather Stationery Cabinet by Thornhill, Bond Street, circa 1900
Antique English Leather Stationery Cabinet by Thornhill, Bond Street, circa 1900

Antique English Leather Stationery Cabinet by Thornhill, Bond Street, circa 1900

By Thornhill

Located in Bath, GB

In addition to all of the above the following is also present: Re-usable Aide Memoir on the left-hand door; Two removable pen boxes, a travel inkwell and a portfolio style blotter; b...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Cased Edwardian Silver & Enamel Folding Pen Knife, Charles & George Asprey, 1904
Cased Edwardian Silver & Enamel Folding Pen Knife, Charles & George Asprey, 1904

Cased Edwardian Silver & Enamel Folding Pen Knife, Charles & George Asprey, 1904

By Charles & George Asprey

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good quality Edwardian silver pen knife with two folding steel blades, the silver side plates with spot hammered decoration filled with enamel.

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Elgin Yellow Gilt Pocket Watch with Chain and Knife, circa 1938
Elgin Yellow Gilt Pocket Watch with Chain and Knife, circa 1938

Elgin Yellow Gilt Pocket Watch with Chain and Knife, circa 1938

By Elgin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Personalized engraving inside case back, dated 1938, with initials matching initials on pen knife. Stk# 42639

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Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Electric Shop Display Victorinox Pocket Knives Switzerland
Vintage Electric Shop Display Victorinox Pocket Knives Switzerland

Vintage Electric Shop Display Victorinox Pocket Knives Switzerland

Located in Retie, BE

All the parts of the penknife, pen knife, pocket - knife, army knife are moving by electricity (220 v).

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Late 20th Century Swiss Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Large Portrait Frame with Presidents and Generals
Large Portrait Frame with Presidents and Generals

Large Portrait Frame with Presidents and Generals

Located in Manalapan, NJ

The frame is signed, ‘Made by Knife by Dad William H Harris’ & ‘Made by Pen Knife by William Harris.’

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Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Papier Mâché Painted Sewing Needlework Box by Hausburg Liverpool 19th Century
Papier Mâché Painted Sewing Needlework Box by Hausburg Liverpool 19th Century

Papier Mâché Painted Sewing Needlework Box by Hausburg Liverpool 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior is lined with red silk velvet and features a removable tray which houses various sewing tools including six mother of pearl thread reels, tape measure, two engraved thim...

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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Silver Vanity Box
Silver Vanity Box

Silver Vanity Box

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H 8 in W 12.5 in D 10 in

Silver Vanity Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

In the centre of the box has a removable accoutrements pad containing Scissors, button hook, pen knife, tweezers, cork screw and engraved pencil with a semi precious purble glass and...

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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Silver Vanity Box
Silver Vanity Box

Silver Vanity Box

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H 8 in W 12.5 in D 10 in

Silver Vanity Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

In the centre of the box has a removable accoutrements pad containing Scissors, button hook, pen knife, tweezers, cork screw and engraved pencil with a semi precious purple glass and...

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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Brass, Silver

Dressing Vanity Countess Coromandel Silver Box
Dressing Vanity Countess Coromandel Silver Box

Dressing Vanity Countess Coromandel Silver Box

By Halstaff & Hannaford

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

In the centre is a velvet lined tool pad complete with tweezers, scissors, pen knife, nail file and retractable pen with a semi precious purple stone.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Brass

19th Century Victorian The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery or Dressing Box, Silver
19th Century Victorian The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery or Dressing Box, Silver

19th Century Victorian The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery or Dressing Box, Silver

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

The second tray holds assorted manicure tools, pens, pencils, mother of pearl mirror, silver spoon, pen knife etc and beneath the tray is a red leather lined storage area.

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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ancient Luxury: Labradorite Scarab Pendant
Ancient Luxury: Labradorite Scarab Pendant

Ancient Luxury: Labradorite Scarab Pendant

Located in Wimberley, TX

A necessary of the day, the chain secured a pocket watch and a variety of additional items such as a signet fob or pen knife. Few high-end shops were able to provide such marvelous ...

Materials

Labradorite, 14k Gold

19th Century French Napoleon III Metal and Blue Enamel Letter Opener and Pen
19th Century French Napoleon III Metal and Blue Enamel Letter Opener and Pen

19th Century French Napoleon III Metal and Blue Enamel Letter Opener and Pen

Located in Firenze, IT

French late 19th century Napoleon III metal and enamel letter opener paper knife and ink pen. Beautiful enamel handles with floral decoration.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Letter Openers

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Metal, Enamel

Five-Piece Silver Gilt Brass Desk Set, 19th Century
Five-Piece Silver Gilt Brass Desk Set, 19th Century

Five-Piece Silver Gilt Brass Desk Set, 19th Century

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

A lovely five-piece silver gilt brass desk set, comprising a globular inkwell on a stand, pen-stand, letter knife and a pair of candlesticks.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Desk Sets

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Large Victorian Silver Combined Cigar Cutter and Pen Knife by C & G Asprey, 1897
Large Victorian Silver Combined Cigar Cutter and Pen Knife by C & G Asprey, 1897

Large Victorian Silver Combined Cigar Cutter and Pen Knife by C & G Asprey, 1897

By Charles & George Asprey

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A large and fine quality Victorian silver and steel cigar cutter, combined with a pen knife and sprung steel cutter. By Charles & George Asprey, London, 1897.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Steel

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Antique Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, 1900s or older
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, 1900s or older

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, 1900s or older

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1900s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece displays graceful, flowing lines and subtle ...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests

Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests

$857 / set

H 2.37 in W 8.67 in D 10.24 in

Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests

Located in NANTES, FR

Set of 12 Art Deco silver-plated knife rests. Four different animal designs (rabbit, duck, pheasant, wild boar), with three of each. The 12 pieces come in their original case. The se...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century Sable Shaped Letter Opener
Early 20th Century Sable Shaped Letter Opener

Early 20th Century Sable Shaped Letter Opener

$280

H 0.79 in W 1.97 in D 8.67 in

Early 20th Century Sable Shaped Letter Opener

Located in Meer, VAN

Early 20th Century Sable Shaped Letter Opener. A letter opener with a very distinct sable style design - early 20th century or even late 19th century. Shows a nice patina. About O...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

19th/20th Century Boar's Tusk Corkscrew with Sterling Cap and Tip
19th/20th Century Boar's Tusk Corkscrew with Sterling Cap and Tip

19th/20th Century Boar's Tusk Corkscrew with Sterling Cap and Tip

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th / early 20th century corkscrew of "T" form having a boar's tusk handle with sterling silver cap (no monogram) and tip.

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Corkscrew
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Corkscrew

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Corkscrew

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Period, sterling silver-mounted boar tusk corkscrew, American, Ca, 1925. Measures 5 inches (going around the curve) from curved end to curved end x 4 1/8 inches high from bo...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

$18,850

H 4.25 in W 6.63 in D 4.88 in

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

By Palais Royal

Located in New Orleans, LA

This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that ho...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Bronze and favrile Desk lamp Damascene iridescent glass with greens, blues, goals and silver. Fine reticulated and patinated bronze base. Original favrile pearl heat...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Rare Regency Memento Mori Box
Rare Regency Memento Mori Box

Rare Regency Memento Mori Box

$10,250

H 1 in Dm 3.63 in

Rare Regency Memento Mori Box

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Decorated with four skulls to top with titles of a Witch, King, Beauty and Beggar to each Skull underneath. Lidded.

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09

EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09

By John Galliano

Located in Berlin, BE

This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress

Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 55.00 Carat Diamond Necklace
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 55.00 Carat Diamond Necklace

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 55.00 Carat Diamond Necklace

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From the Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry located on New York's Iconic Fifth Avenue, A magnificent necklace hand made in the Emilio Atelier, the focal point of this necklace is the Cen...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Large Ancient Greek Rock Crystal Gold Ring 2nd Century BC
Large Ancient Greek Rock Crystal Gold Ring 2nd Century BC

Large Ancient Greek Rock Crystal Gold Ring 2nd Century BC

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2nd century BC. This highly unusual and heavy ancient Greek ring of a complex design is crafted in high karat gold (approximately 21.34 Kt). It features a large cabochon cut r...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Dome Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Mother of Pearl and Lace Fan Gilt Wood Display
Mother of Pearl and Lace Fan Gilt Wood Display

Mother of Pearl and Lace Fan Gilt Wood Display

$525Sale Price|30% Off

H 18.63 in W 29.38 in D 2.5 in

Mother of Pearl and Lace Fan Gilt Wood Display

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a delicate mother of pearl sticks and Lace fan enclosed in a fan shaped gilt wood & glass display. The border of the box is adorned by golden beading. Over this border is hig...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet
1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet

1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet

$5,142

H 66.93 in W 50.4 in D 19.69 in

1808 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Cabinet

Located in Vo', Veneto

Painted Wardrobe dated 1808 Measurements: H. 173 cm – W. 128 (140 to the frames) cm – D. 50 (55 to the frames) cm Period: 1808 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description Beautiful painte...

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Antique Early 1800s Austrian Directoire Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fir

Antique Baccarat Pink and Clear Crystal Eleven-Light Chandelier
Antique Baccarat Pink and Clear Crystal Eleven-Light Chandelier

Antique Baccarat Pink and Clear Crystal Eleven-Light Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite antique Baccarat Pink and clear crystal double overlay eleven-light chandelier with original hurricane shades. This magnificent chandelier has eleven arms that snake fir...

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Antique 19th Century French Islamic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Emilio Jewelry Certified Burma No Heat Ruby Ring
Emilio Jewelry Certified Burma No Heat Ruby Ring

Emilio Jewelry Certified Burma No Heat Ruby Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From the Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a breathtaking Royal Ruby center. Origin: Burma Color: vibrant Red color Clarity: Eye ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal

Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...

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Antique 1810s Vanity Items

Materials

Silver, Gilt Metal

Lit De Marriage Bed, Made in the LXV Style, Finished in Rose and Silver
Lit De Marriage Bed, Made in the LXV Style, Finished in Rose and Silver

Lit De Marriage Bed, Made in the LXV Style, Finished in Rose and Silver

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

The Lit De Marriage Bed, hand carved in the Louis XV style has been modelled after one of our original pieces from the 1800s which was made in the French tradition of having a piece ...

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2010s English Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990

Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Antique Mughal Indian Enamel and Diamond Cup Saucer & Spoon Set
Antique Mughal Indian Enamel and Diamond Cup Saucer & Spoon Set

Antique Mughal Indian Enamel and Diamond Cup Saucer & Spoon Set

Located in New York, NY

Antique Mughal Indian Enamel and Diamond Cup Saucer & Spoon Set A 200+ year old masterpiece: Incredible enamel on gold tea cup, saucer, and spoon. Set with rose cut diamonds. The ...

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Antique 18th Century Indian Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

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Pen Knife For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the pen knife you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and silver, every pen knife was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pen knife, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right pen knife, those designed in Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made pen knife has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pierre Cardin and Reid and Sons are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for a pen knife at 1stDibs is $399, while they’re typically $136 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Pen Knife

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A pen knife is a small folding pocket knife that is used for cutting or sharpening a quill to make a pen nib. Its blade is fairly small and has a razor edge. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pen knives.