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Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest
Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco period black glass and brass desk pen holder with crest, circa 20th century. Piece

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Trinity Fountain Pen With Box & Cartridges
Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Trinity Fountain Pen With Box & Cartridges

Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Trinity Fountain Pen With Box & Cartridges

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Silver Plated Trinity Fountain Pen Red Cartier Presentation

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Silver Plate Hoof Inkwell with Pen Rest, by Rowland Ward & Co
Silver Plate Hoof Inkwell with Pen Rest, by Rowland Ward & Co

Silver Plate Hoof Inkwell with Pen Rest, by Rowland Ward & Co

By Rowland Ward

Located in Reepham, GB

, the hinged lid opening to the glass inkwell with silver plate collar, with a decorative pen rest above

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

A 18ct Gold Nib Must de Cartier Platinum Cased Trinity Fountain Pen
A 18ct Gold Nib Must de Cartier Platinum Cased Trinity Fountain Pen

A 18ct Gold Nib Must de Cartier Platinum Cased Trinity Fountain Pen

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Trinity Fountain Pen With Box This Must de Cartier fountain

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold, Silver Plate

Cartier Santos 18ct Gold Plated & Brushed Steel Ballpoint Pen in Original Box
Cartier Santos 18ct Gold Plated & Brushed Steel Ballpoint Pen in Original Box

Cartier Santos 18ct Gold Plated & Brushed Steel Ballpoint Pen in Original Box

By Montblanc, Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Paperwork & Red Cartier Presentation Box 2003, brought from Selfridges London Cartier pens are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Antique Swiss City View Watercolor Pen and Ink Drawing Town Scene
Antique Swiss City View Watercolor Pen and Ink Drawing Town Scene

Antique Swiss City View Watercolor Pen and Ink Drawing Town Scene

Located in Katonah, NY

This hand-colored watercolor and pen and ink drawing shows a fortified riverside city with medieval

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Romantic Paintings

Materials

Paper, Wood

Cartier Santos 18ct Gold Plated & Brushed Steel Ballpoint Pen in Original Box
Cartier Santos 18ct Gold Plated & Brushed Steel Ballpoint Pen in Original Box

Cartier Santos 18ct Gold Plated & Brushed Steel Ballpoint Pen in Original Box

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Elegant Cartier Brushed Steel & 18ct Gold Plated Santos Stylo Bille Must II Pen comes with Hard

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Italian Carrara Marble Pen and Card Holder, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Italian Carrara Marble Pen and Card Holder, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

Italian Carrara Marble Pen and Card Holder, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

A refined desk accessory crafted in Italy from solid Carrara marble, dating to the 1970s. The sculptural cylindrical form features precision-carved grooves to hold business cards, wi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Carrara Marble

Wood Tiki Totem Sculpture Pen holder Brown Color United States 1960
Wood Tiki Totem Sculpture Pen holder Brown Color United States 1960

Wood Tiki Totem Sculpture Pen holder Brown Color United States 1960

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

solid wood. Features an opening at the top to place pens, air plants, dried flowers, cocktail sticks

Category

Vintage 1960s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Michael Jordan Signature Carbon-Fiber POD Pen by Upper Deck, New in Box
Michael Jordan Signature Carbon-Fiber POD Pen by Upper Deck, New in Box

Michael Jordan Signature Carbon-Fiber POD Pen by Upper Deck, New in Box

Located in San Diego, CA

This collectible POD pen was produced by Upper Deck Collectibles and features a printed Michael

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Nib Vendome Trinity Brushed Ballpoint Pen, Leather Case
Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Nib Vendome Trinity Brushed Ballpoint Pen, Leather Case

Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Nib Vendome Trinity Brushed Ballpoint Pen, Leather Case

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Cartier Vendome Trinity Brushed Ballpoint Pen With Bordeaux Leather Slip Case Brushed Silver-tone

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and 18-Karat Gold Pen by Jean Schlumberger
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and 18-Karat Gold Pen by Jean Schlumberger

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and 18-Karat Gold Pen by Jean Schlumberger

By Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co.

Located in North Miami, FL

This vintage stunning, signed and rare Tiffany & Co. sterling silver and 18-karat gold pen was

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Pen and Ink Drawing by Malcomb Mckesson circa 1960's entitled "Hair".
Pen and Ink Drawing by Malcomb Mckesson circa 1960's entitled "Hair".

Pen and Ink Drawing by Malcomb Mckesson circa 1960's entitled "Hair".

By Mark Indursky

Located in Stamford, CT

Pen and ink signed drawing by Malcomb Mckesson entitled "Hair" circa 1960's. Professionally mounted

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

French Drawing in Pen and Gouache by André Arbus, Paris, 1938
French Drawing in Pen and Gouache by André Arbus, Paris, 1938

French Drawing in Pen and Gouache by André Arbus, Paris, 1938

By André Arbus

Located in New York, NY

Gouache and pen work by André Arbus (1903-1969). Signed Andre Arbus. Origin: Drawing of dining

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Antique Set of Nine Framed Pen and Ink Navel Sailing Ships
Antique Set of Nine Framed Pen and Ink Navel Sailing Ships

Antique Set of Nine Framed Pen and Ink Navel Sailing Ships

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Set of nine antique drawings of American and English Navel Sailing ships executed in a pen and ink

Category

Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

21st Century by M.Bedin"OGGETTO"Marble Pen Holder Pocket Emptier Centerpiece
21st Century by M.Bedin"OGGETTO"Marble Pen Holder Pocket Emptier Centerpiece

21st Century by M.Bedin"OGGETTO"Marble Pen Holder Pocket Emptier Centerpiece

By Martine Bedin

Located in massa, IT

Marble pen holder designed by Martine Bedin Size: Diameter cm 12 x 38 x H 4.5 Materials: Bianco

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

slag glass pen tray or desk tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Suite of 26 Art Deco Nude Alphabet Pen and Ink Drawings
Suite of 26 Art Deco Nude Alphabet Pen and Ink Drawings

Suite of 26 Art Deco Nude Alphabet Pen and Ink Drawings

Located in Atlanta, GA

Suite of 26 Art Deco nude alphabet pen and ink drawings, American, circa 1930s. Perfect for an old

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Glass

Small Gouda Pottery Art Nouveau Decorative Cup or Pen Pencil Holder
Small Gouda Pottery Art Nouveau Decorative Cup or Pen Pencil Holder

Small Gouda Pottery Art Nouveau Decorative Cup or Pen Pencil Holder

Located in Miami, FL

Dutch Art Deco ceramic cup or pen/pencil holder from Gouda, Holland with traditional period flowery

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Crafted Traful Desk Pen Cup by Workshop AIREDELSUR, Black Onyx & Alpaca
Hand-Crafted Traful Desk Pen Cup by Workshop AIREDELSUR, Black Onyx & Alpaca

Hand-Crafted Traful Desk Pen Cup by Workshop AIREDELSUR, Black Onyx & Alpaca

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

. This family contains memo pads, pen holders, pencil cases and envelope or paper holders. Our pieces

Category

2010s Argentine Organic Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Small Bronze Art Deco Vase Pen Holder by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s
Small Bronze Art Deco Vase Pen Holder by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s

Small Bronze Art Deco Vase Pen Holder by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s

By Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful small bronze vase or pen holder with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

R & Y Augousti Style Lacquered Bamboo, Pen Shell and Egg Shell Cabinet
R & Y Augousti Style Lacquered Bamboo, Pen Shell and Egg Shell Cabinet

R & Y Augousti Style Lacquered Bamboo, Pen Shell and Egg Shell Cabinet

By R & Y Augousti

Located in Stamford, CT

20th century lacquered bamboo, pen shell and eggshell cabinet Absolutely stunning two door cabinet

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Cabinets

Materials

Shell, Eggshell, Bamboo

very rare penholder from horn and horn pen by carl auböck
very rare penholder from horn and horn pen by carl auböck

very rare penholder from horn and horn pen by carl auböck

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Munich, DE

rare pieces from the carl auböck workshop.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Small Bronze Art Deco Vase Pen Holder by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s
Small Bronze Art Deco Vase Pen Holder by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s

Small Bronze Art Deco Vase Pen Holder by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s

By Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful small bronze vase or pen holder with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Small Bronze Art Deco Vase Pen Holder by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s
Small Bronze Art Deco Vase Pen Holder by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s

Small Bronze Art Deco Vase Pen Holder by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s

By Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful small bronze vase or pen holder with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Small Bronze Art Deco Vase Pen Holder by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s
Small Bronze Art Deco Vase Pen Holder by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s

Small Bronze Art Deco Vase Pen Holder by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s

By Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful small bronze vase or pen holder with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"
Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"

Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"

By Thomas Hudson

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century library writing barometric / barometer pen holder and ink stand, Circa 1860s

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Cartier Mini Diablo Red Composite Ballpoint Pen With Cabochon In A Cartier Box
Cartier Mini Diablo Red Composite Ballpoint Pen With Cabochon In A Cartier Box

Cartier Mini Diablo Red Composite Ballpoint Pen With Cabochon In A Cartier Box

By Montblanc, Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Cartier Mini Diablo Red Composite Ballpoint Pen With Cabochon In A Cartier Box Made in Paris

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate

Henri Pille "the artist's studio", Ink Pen on Paper, 19th Century
Henri Pille "the artist's studio", Ink Pen on Paper, 19th Century

Henri Pille "the artist's studio", Ink Pen on Paper, 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Drawing by Charles-Henri Pille known as Henri Pille "L'Atelier d'artiste", pen drawing on paper. In

Category

Antique 1880s Drawings

Materials

Paper

Beveled Nile Green Crystal and Brass Pen Holder by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s
Beveled Nile Green Crystal and Brass Pen Holder by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s

Beveled Nile Green Crystal and Brass Pen Holder by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s

By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous pen holder in Nile green beveled crystal and solid brass, produced by Fontana Arte in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Frog Prince Bronze Pen Holder Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria 1950s
Frog Prince Bronze Pen Holder Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria 1950s

Frog Prince Bronze Pen Holder Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria 1950s

By Walter Bosse

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Early 1950s - 1960s Austrian Walter Bosse Figurine An elegant early 1950s - 1960s figurine, crafted in Austria and exemplary of mid-century Austrian bronze design. The piece display...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Framed Series of Odd & Disturbing Pen & Ink Drawings - A Set of 10
Framed Series of Odd & Disturbing Pen & Ink Drawings - A Set of 10

Framed Series of Odd & Disturbing Pen & Ink Drawings - A Set of 10

Located in New York, NY

This series of framed vintage pen and ink drawings on paper depicts a curious relationship between

Category

20th Century Drawings

Materials

Plexiglass, Giltwood, Paper

Mid 20th Century Vintage Charcoal Pen Pastel Oil on Canvas, Framed
Mid 20th Century Vintage Charcoal Pen Pastel Oil on Canvas, Framed

Mid 20th Century Vintage Charcoal Pen Pastel Oil on Canvas, Framed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A chic drawing of an older gentlemen with a mustache in a tuxedo. This is a very detailed depiction of the man and the monotone colors with the hint of red blush on his face make thi...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear

Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear

By Brienz Switzerland

Located in Barntrup, DE

Black Forest carved inkwell and pen rest with a bear, late 19th century. This antique, dark brown

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Notepad Holder With Pen Rest
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Notepad Holder With Pen Rest

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Notepad Holder With Pen Rest

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in South Bend, IN

pen rest By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4"W x 6.38"D x 0.75"H Good

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

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    What fountain pen is the most iconic is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some of the most widely known models include the Parker 51, the Waterman 52, the Parker Duofold, the Sheaffer Imperial and the Conklin Endura. Shop a wide variety of fountain pens on 1stDibs.
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    The makers of Tiffany fountain pens have varied over the years. Pelikan and Waldmann of Germany are two of the manufacturers that have produced pens for the luxury brand. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Tiffany & Co. pieces.
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