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Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Pen Wipe
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
" pattern pen brush or pen wipe By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Pen Wipes

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Bronze

Antique Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Pen Wipe
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Pen Wipe

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Pen Wipe

H 2.25 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
19th Century Cast Brass Satyr Bacchus Pan with Grapes and Grapevines Pen Wipe
Located in Haarlem, NL
which a piece of wood with bristle fits. This satyr cup is a pen wipe, from back in the days when
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Late 19th Century English Antique Pen Wipes

Materials

Brass, Other

Antique 19th Century Cast Brass Satyr Bacchus Pan with Grapes and Grapevines Pen Wipe
19th Century Cast Brass Satyr Bacchus Pan with Grapes and Grapevines Pen Wipe

19th Century Cast Brass Satyr Bacchus Pan with Grapes and Grapevines Pen Wipe

H 3.94 in W 2.76 in D 4.34 in
Antique Silver Handled Miniature Besom Broom Pen Wipe, 1884, W Thornhill & Co
By Walter Thornhill & Co 1
Located in London, GB
wicker on the outside. Although a novelty, this piece can be used for wiping pen nibs clean after use.
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1880s English Victorian Antique Pen Wipes

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Handled Miniature Besom Broom Pen Wipe, 1884, W Thornhill & Co
Antique Silver Handled Miniature Besom Broom Pen Wipe, 1884, W Thornhill & Co

Antique Silver Handled Miniature Besom Broom Pen Wipe, 1884, W Thornhill & Co

H 7.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Early 20th Century Double Ink Well Red and Black with a Pen Wipe London, England
Located in Stamford, CT
to wipe the pen clean. This is a nice piece from a private collector who traveled the world buying
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Early 20th Century English Antique Pen Wipes

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Early 20th Century Double Ink Well Red and Black with a Pen Wipe London, England
Early 20th Century Double Ink Well Red and Black with a Pen Wipe London, England

Early 20th Century Double Ink Well Red and Black with a Pen Wipe London, England

H 2 in Dm 2.5 in
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Zodiac Pen Brush
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen brush or pen wipe featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Pen Wipes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Zodiac Pen Brush
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Zodiac Pen Brush

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Zodiac Pen Brush

H 3 in W 3 in D 3 in
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Brush
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze pen brush or pen wipe featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Pen Wipes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Brush
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Brush

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Brush

H 2.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Brush
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze inlaid abalone pen brush or pen wipe By
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Pen Wipes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Brush
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Brush

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Brush

H 2.25 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in

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Centennial George Washington Textile Pen Wipe Antique Handmade Folk Art Pen Wipe
Located in Newtown, CT
Wonderful centennial antique pen wipe made in the form of George Washington. Skilfully handmade of
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1870s American Antique Pen Wipes

Materials

Fabric

Centennial George Washington Textile Pen Wipe Antique Handmade Folk Art Pen Wipe
Centennial George Washington Textile Pen Wipe Antique Handmade Folk Art Pen Wipe

Centennial George Washington Textile Pen Wipe Antique Handmade Folk Art Pen Wipe

H 14 in W 9 in D 0.25 in
French Empire Serpent Bronze Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
two inkwells and a center pen wipe. It also features two intertwined serpents at each end with
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Mid-19th Century Empire Antique Pen Wipes

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Serpent Bronze Inkwell
French Empire Serpent Bronze Inkwell

French Empire Serpent Bronze Inkwell

H 3 in W 9 in D 2.75 in
19THC HANDMADE FABRIC/ FRAMED PEN WIPE ON LINEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL FELT HANDMADE AND SEWN FABRIC PEN WIPE FROM NEW ENGLAND. THIS FOLKY TEXTILE IS ALL
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19th Century American Antique Pen Wipes

19THC HANDMADE FABRIC/ FRAMED PEN WIPE ON LINEN
19THC HANDMADE FABRIC/ FRAMED PEN WIPE ON LINEN

19THC HANDMADE FABRIC/ FRAMED PEN WIPE ON LINEN

H 14 in W 11 in D 1 in
33 Star American Flag Pen Wipe
Located in York County, PA
33 STAR AMERICAN FLAG PEN WIPE, MADE EITHER JUST PRIOR TO THE CIVIL WAR (1859-60) OR IN ITS OPENING
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19th Century American Antique Pen Wipes

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

33 Star American Flag Pen Wipe

H NaN in W NaN in
Antique Silver Sampson Mordan Ink Pen wipe London 1893 original brushes
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Silver Sampson Mordan Ink Pen wipe London 1893 original brushes. Unusual to find with
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Late 19th Century English Antique Pen Wipes

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Silver

Antique Silver Sampson Mordan Ink Pen wipe London 1893 original brushes
Antique Silver Sampson Mordan Ink Pen wipe London 1893 original brushes

Antique Silver Sampson Mordan Ink Pen wipe London 1893 original brushes

W 2 in L 2 in
Large Cold Painted Vienna Bronze of a Boar / Pen Wipe, circa 1900
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
mouth. The top of the bronze was used for a pen wipe. That's right. This dates back to fountain pens
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Pen Wipes

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Bronze

Large Cold Painted Vienna Bronze of a Boar / Pen Wipe, circa 1900
Large Cold Painted Vienna Bronze of a Boar / Pen Wipe, circa 1900

Large Cold Painted Vienna Bronze of a Boar / Pen Wipe, circa 1900

H 5.25 in W 9 in D 3 in
Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze and Abalone Pen Wipe
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York gilt bronze and abalone pen wipe, circa 1900. For the desk set
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pen Wipes

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze and Abalone Pen Wipe
Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze and Abalone Pen Wipe

Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze and Abalone Pen Wipe

H 2.13 in W 2.38 in D 2.38 in
19th Century Austro-Hungarian Bronze Pen Wipe in the Form of a Lizard
Located in London, GB
A fantastic and very large pen wipe in the form of a lizard, beautifully cast in bronze the lizard
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1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Pen Wipes

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Bronze

19th Century Austro-Hungarian Bronze Pen Wipe in the Form of a Lizard
19th Century Austro-Hungarian Bronze Pen Wipe in the Form of a Lizard

19th Century Austro-Hungarian Bronze Pen Wipe in the Form of a Lizard

H 2.37 in W 5.91 in D 11.82 in
Tiffany Studios Bronze Graduate Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
, 3" high, 3 3/4" sq. Letter rack, #1803. 5 1/4" high, 9 3/8" x 2 5/8" Pen wipe, #1794, 2" high, 1 3
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Pen Wipes

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Bronze Graduate Desk Set
Tiffany Studios Bronze Graduate Desk Set

Tiffany Studios Bronze Graduate Desk Set

H 2.25 in W 19.25 in L 2.25 in
Antique English Novelty Pen / Nib Wipe, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual figural pen nib wipe made from brass with a wonderful untouched antique patina
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pen Wipes

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Brass

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

Antique English Novelty Pen / Nib Wipe, circa 1880

H 2.5 in W 2 in D 2.5 in
Novelty English Sterling Silver Pen / Nib Wipe, 1905
By W. J. Myatt & Co.
Located in Bath, GB
A charming and highly collectable pen or nib wipe, made from sterling silver in the form of a coal
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Pen Wipes

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Sterling Silver

Novelty English Sterling Silver Pen / Nib Wipe, 1905
Novelty English Sterling Silver Pen / Nib Wipe, 1905

Novelty English Sterling Silver Pen / Nib Wipe, 1905

H 2.13 in W 3 in D 1.88 in
Figural Antique Austrian Bronze Pen/Nib Wipe - Fox, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous novelty pen / nib wipe cast in bronze as a running Fox, beautifully executed and
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1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Pen Wipes

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Bronze

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

H 2.25 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique Cold Painted Bronze Pen Nib Wipe, circa 1890, Dog, Poodle
Located in Bath, GB
A charming novelty cast bronze pen or nib wipe in the form of a poodle, beautifully executed and
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Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Pen Wipes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Cold Painted Bronze Pen Nib Wipe, circa 1890, Dog, Poodle
Antique Cold Painted Bronze Pen Nib Wipe, circa 1890, Dog, Poodle

Antique Cold Painted Bronze Pen Nib Wipe, circa 1890, Dog, Poodle

H 3 in W 4 in L 3 in
Antique Silver Desk Pen Stand Brush Wipe, London 1902 William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Silver Quill Pen Stand Nib Brush Wipe, London 1902 William Comyns. Very unusual
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Pen Wipes

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Silver

Antique Silver Desk Pen Stand Brush Wipe, London 1902 William Comyns
Antique Silver Desk Pen Stand Brush Wipe, London 1902 William Comyns

Antique Silver Desk Pen Stand Brush Wipe, London 1902 William Comyns

H 3.75 in W 3 in D 1.5 in
Antique English Pen Nib Wipe in Cast Brass, Lobster, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find, this late Victorian pen nib wipe was cast in the form of a Lobster, beautifully
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Pen Wipes

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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

H 2.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Antique Silver Quill Pen Stand Nib Brush Wipe, London 1902 William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver quill pen stand nib brush wipe, London 1902 William Comyns. Very unusual combination
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Pen Wipes

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Quill Pen Stand Nib Brush Wipe, London 1902 William Comyns
Antique Silver Quill Pen Stand Nib Brush Wipe, London 1902 William Comyns

Antique Silver Quill Pen Stand Nib Brush Wipe, London 1902 William Comyns

H 3.75 in W 3 in D 1.5 in
Antique Cold Painted Bronze Pen Nib Wipe circa 1890, Dog, Great Dane
Located in Bath, GB
A superb late Victorian bronze pen nib wipe in the form of a Great Dane, a handsome large example
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1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Pen Wipes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Cold Painted Bronze Pen Nib Wipe circa 1890, Dog, Great Dane
Antique Cold Painted Bronze Pen Nib Wipe circa 1890, Dog, Great Dane

Antique Cold Painted Bronze Pen Nib Wipe circa 1890, Dog, Great Dane

H 4.75 in W 5 in L 4.75 in
Rare Early 20th Century Vienna Bronze Satyr Pen Wipe
Located in Haarlem, NL
Look at this expurgated naughty little demon. This desk devil was used to brush your pen with
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Pen Wipes

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Bronze

Rare Early 20th Century Vienna Bronze Satyr Pen Wipe
Rare Early 20th Century Vienna Bronze Satyr Pen Wipe

Rare Early 20th Century Vienna Bronze Satyr Pen Wipe

H 3.15 in W 3.94 in D 4.34 in
Rare Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Bronze Sparrow Bristle Pen Wipe
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Haarlem, NL
This cute little bird was used to brush your pen with. Back in the days when people used a fountain
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Pen Wipes

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Bronze

Rare Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Bronze Sparrow Bristle Pen Wipe
Rare Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Bronze Sparrow Bristle Pen Wipe

Rare Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Bronze Sparrow Bristle Pen Wipe

H 2.17 in W 4.93 in D 1.58 in
1905-1920 Green Slag Glass and Bronze Desk Set by Tiffany Studios New York
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in Haarlem, NL
little hinged lid box a lidded inkwell both in the Pine needle pattern and a pen wipe and pen tray both
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Early 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Pen Wipes

Materials

Bronze

1905-1920 Green Slag Glass and Bronze Desk Set by Tiffany Studios New York
1905-1920 Green Slag Glass and Bronze Desk Set by Tiffany Studios New York

1905-1920 Green Slag Glass and Bronze Desk Set by Tiffany Studios New York

H 3.55 in W 9.65 in D 4.14 in
Antique English Brass Figural Pen Nib Wipe, English Boxer Dog, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful late Victorian desk-top pen / nib wipe cast in brass in the form of a charming Boxer
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1890s English Victorian Antique Pen Wipes

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Brass

Antique English Brass Figural Pen Nib Wipe, English Boxer Dog, circa 1890
Antique English Brass Figural Pen Nib Wipe, English Boxer Dog, circa 1890

Antique English Brass Figural Pen Nib Wipe, English Boxer Dog, circa 1890

H 2.75 in W 3 in D 1.25 in
Antique English Cockerel / Rooster Combined Inkwell / Letter Clip and Nib Wipe
Located in Bath, GB
retaining his two glass eyes. The red felt Comb to the top of his head is the dip pen nib wipe. The beak
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Pen Wipes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Cockerel / Rooster Combined Inkwell / Letter Clip and Nib Wipe
Antique English Cockerel / Rooster Combined Inkwell / Letter Clip and Nib Wipe

Antique English Cockerel / Rooster Combined Inkwell / Letter Clip and Nib Wipe

H 4.5 in Dm 4 in
Victorian Novelty Silver Magnet Pen Wipe / Desk Tidy
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
An extremely rare Victorian novelty silver Pen Wipe / Desk Tidy made in the form of a large
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19th Century English Antique Pen Wipes

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Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Magnet Pen Wipe / Desk Tidy
Victorian Novelty Silver Magnet Pen Wipe / Desk Tidy

Victorian Novelty Silver Magnet Pen Wipe / Desk Tidy

H 5.08 in W 2.96 in
Sleeping Cloth Dog on Felt Pen Wipe
Located in New York, NY
ink on the paper the pen was periodically wiped on felt cloth. Some special pen wipes were made as
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Pen Wipes

Materials

Fabric

Sleeping Cloth Dog on Felt Pen Wipe
Sleeping Cloth Dog on Felt Pen Wipe

Sleeping Cloth Dog on Felt Pen Wipe

H 1.25 in W 3.75 in D 3.5 in
Antique Vienna Bronze Cold Painted Stag Deer Fountain Pen Wipe, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare model for a pen wipe. Cast bronze and cold painted. Made in Austria in the last
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Early 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Pen Wipes

Antique Vienna Bronze Cold Painted Stag Deer Fountain Pen Wipe, 19th Century
Antique Vienna Bronze Cold Painted Stag Deer Fountain Pen Wipe, 19th Century

Antique Vienna Bronze Cold Painted Stag Deer Fountain Pen Wipe, 19th Century

H 4.25 in W 5.75 in D 2.5 in
Edwardian Novelty Silver Fish Pen Wipe by Sampson Mordan, Chester, 1908
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Edwardian novelty silver Pen Wipe mounted with a figure of a fish, on a multi-layered red
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Pen Wipes

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Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Fish Pen Wipe by Sampson Mordan, Chester, 1908
Edwardian Novelty Silver Fish Pen Wipe by Sampson Mordan, Chester, 1908

Edwardian Novelty Silver Fish Pen Wipe by Sampson Mordan, Chester, 1908

H 1.78 in Dm 3.94 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Large Desk Inkstand, English Hallmark:- London, 1889
Located in York, GB
four compartments - the two smallest to hold the inkwells, The one between for pen nibs or a pen wipe
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pen Wipes

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Large Desk Inkstand, English Hallmark:- London, 1889
Victorian Sterling Silver Large Desk Inkstand, English Hallmark:- London, 1889

Victorian Sterling Silver Large Desk Inkstand, English Hallmark:- London, 1889

H 18.9 in W 74.02 in D 43.31 in

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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Pen Wipes

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Glass, Mahogany

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H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Pen Wipes

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray

H 0.75 in W 9.63 in D 2.88 in
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Scale
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Pen Wipes

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Scale
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Scale

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Scale

H 3.38 in W 1.88 in D 3.13 in
"canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX .FULL RESTORED
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" lit à baldaquin " in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX completely restored for the filming of a historical film custom-made box spring and mattress new tapestry... the box sprin...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Pen Wipes

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Walnut

"canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX .FULL RESTORED
"canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX .FULL RESTORED

"canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX .FULL RESTORED

H 90.56 in W 86.62 in D 53.15 in
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Antique Pen Wipes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique pen wipes available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique pen wipes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and silver. Antique pen wipes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique pen wipes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Nouveau and Folk Art antique pen wipes are of considerable interest. Many antique pen wipes are appealing in their simplicity, but Sampson Mordan & Co., Tiffany Studios and W. J. Myatt & Co. produced popular antique pen wipes that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Pen Wipes?

Antique pen wipes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $841, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $1,900.