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Good Ottoman Scribes Box
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century mother of pearl and tortoiseshell inlaid ottoman scribes box. The box covered in
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18th Century Asian Antique Scribe

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Good Ottoman Scribes Box
Good Ottoman Scribes Box
$5,896
H 9.06 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in
Chinese Small Elm Scribe's Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Originally used for writing, as made evident by the ink stains on top. Serpentine stretchers in each corner in the style of a 17th century table.
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Scribe

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Small Elm Scribe's Table
Chinese Small Elm Scribe's Table
$5,000
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 18.88 in
1920s Mahogany & Brass Antique Tool Carpentry Scribe
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mahogany Wood & Patinated Brass Antique Old Carpentry Marking Tool circa 1920s USA Carpenter Scribe
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1920s American Industrial Antique Scribe

Materials

Brass

Dutch school 18th or 19th century The Scribe
Located in San Francisco, CA
scene looks like a very important gentleman or possibly royalty with a scribe taking notes while a third
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Early 19th Century Dutch School Antique Scribe

Materials

Oil

Emile Louis Picault, Bronze Figure of an Egyptian Scribe
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in New York, NY
A very large bronze figure of an Egyptian Scribe by Emile Louis Picault (French, 1833-1915
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1880s French Egyptian Revival Antique Scribe

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Antique Burmese Carved Wood Panel of a Court Scribe.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Carved Wood Panel of a Court Scribe. The standing heavenly being holds a manuscript
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Late 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Scribe

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Scribe Writing" by Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Scribe Writing" by Franz Bergman A fabulous early 20th
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

The Scribe - Original Ink and Watercolor on Paper - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Scribe is an original Modern artwork realized in the first decades of the XIX Century
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Early 19th Century Antique Scribe

Materials

Watercolor, Ink

Franz Xaver Bergmann, Koran Scribe, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful life-like sculpture depicts a Koran scriber, who, bending his legs under him, holds
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Egyptian Seated Scribe Statue with Hieroglyphs – Front and Profile Views, c.1776
Located in Langweer, NL
Egyptian Seated Scribe Statue with Hieroglyphs – Front and Profile Views This pair of antique
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Scribe

Materials

Paper

Silver Scribe or Desk Writing Set, Platerías Martínez, Madrid, Spain, 1819
By Platerías Martínez
Located in Madrid, ES
Scribe with four inkwells and bell. Silver. Madrid, Silversmiths Martínez, 1819. With contrast
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1810s Spanish Neoclassical Antique Scribe

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze "Seated Scribe" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
, including Harem beauties, Arab tradesmen, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Scribe and Personal Assistant to the Shogun - Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Scribe and Personal Assistant to the Shogun - Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper Detailed woodblock
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19th Century Edo Antique Scribe

Materials

Paper, Ink, Woodcut

Oak Cabinet Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
, molded cornice and scribed shelves. A traditional form of early English furniture that adds character
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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Scribe

Materials

Oak

Oak Cabinet Dresser
Oak Cabinet Dresser
$11,500
H 33.5 in W 53 in D 20.5 in
1920s Art Deco "Graphic Arts" Bookends Pair by Pompeian Bronze
Located in Doylestown, PA
. Executed in relief, they depict an artist or scribe and a potter at work dressed in classic draped attire
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Scribe

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

Antique Gilded Overmantel Mirror 19Th Century Giltwood Wall Mirror H151cm
Located in High Peak, GB
home ready condition. The glass has a hand scribed date 11 3 69 which leads us to believe this mirror
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Scribe

Materials

Gold Leaf

An Italian 18th Century Leaf with Megillah Blessings
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 18th Century Vellum Leaf with Megillah Blessings – Hand-Scribed Liturgical Manuscript
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18th Century Italian Antique Scribe

Materials

Hide

An Italian 18th Century Leaf with Megillah Blessings
An Italian 18th Century Leaf with Megillah Blessings
$700
H 12.41 in W 28.35 in D 0.04 in
Egyptian Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figure byÉmile Louis Picault
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in New York, NY
Émile-Louis Picault (1833–1915) Egyptian Scribe 'Hierogrammate'   Date: circa 1880 French
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Antique Scribe

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Unique 18th c. German Manuscript Broadside – Virgin Mary Devotional Poem, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
, the central text was carefully inscribed by a skilled scribe, making this a unique manuscript
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Scribe

Materials

Paper

Agate Intaglio of Mucius Scaevola Ring 17th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Scaevola asked permission from the Senate to kill Porsenna, although he ended up killing a scribe who wore
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17th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Scribe

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted entitled "Warrior on Camel" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the time. His father, also
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Walking Camel" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the time. His father, also
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Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

JAPAN Meiji Period 1890 Tebako Desk Box Made In Precious Woods, Bronze & Gold
Located in Miami, FL
precise carvings, it is adorned with a sculptural plaque depicting a monk, scribe, or scholar seated on
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Scribe

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Antique Biblical Engravings – Tribute to Caesar & Reading of the Law, ca.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
). Surrounded by scribes and Pharisees, elders unroll the Torah scrolls before the assembly. The architectural
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Early 1700s Dutch Antique Scribe

Materials

Paper

Genre Scene Print: A Letter Writer in Rome, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
scene. The focus is on a humble street scribe, seated at a makeshift wooden desk, poised with pen in
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1820s Antique Scribe

Materials

Paper

Louis Vuitton Doctors Bag Early 20th C Sac Cabine Antique Travel Case Black Rare
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Brass plate engraved with original owner’s initials Stamped LOUIS VUITTON PARIS 1 RUE SCRIBE 149 NEW
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Early 20th Century French Antique Scribe

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Eagle" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
subjects, including Harem beauties, Arab tradesmen, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Antique Model of the German Yacht Meteor
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine early twentieth century model of the German yacht Meteor. The scribed deck carries lifeboats
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1920s North American Antique Scribe

Materials

Wood

Antique Model of the German Yacht Meteor
Antique Model of the German Yacht Meteor
$2,695
H 25 in W 27 in D 8 in
Biblical Engravings – Christ, The Adulterous Woman & The Stoning of Stephen 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
taken in adultery, as narrated in John 8:3–11. A group of scribes and Pharisees bring before Christ a
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Early 1700s Dutch Antique Scribe

Materials

Paper

Antique Judaica Hand Illuminated Megillah Scroll of Esther Manuscript
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Megillah The Book of Esther, hand written on parchment by an expert Sephardi scribe and
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19th Century Unknown Antique Scribe

Materials

Parchment Paper

Antique Judaica Hand Illuminated Megillah Scroll of Esther Manuscript
Antique Judaica Hand Illuminated Megillah Scroll of Esther Manuscript
$2,925 Sale Price
35% Off
H 70 in W 145 in D 3 in
Ancient Egyptian Faience Baboon Monkey Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. 14K
Located in New York, NY
Thoth, the god of wisdom, often depicted as a baboon scribe. Sun God Ra's Connection: Baboons were
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Scribe

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare 19th Century Covered Nantucket Basket
Located in Sandwich, MA
with central turned plate with multiple concentric scribed circles, carved swing handle with
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Late 18th Century American Antique Scribe

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Early 20th Century Bronze Group "Cats Playing Billiards" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the time. His father, also
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Antique Miniature Sefer Torah Written on Parchment
Located in New York, NY
sofer (scribe), who confirmed that although not currently kosher, it would require extensive restoration
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Early 20th Century Antique Scribe

Materials

Hide, Wood

Antique Miniature Sefer Torah Written on Parchment
Antique Miniature Sefer Torah Written on Parchment
$12,500
H 18.51 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
Set of 3 Biblical Engravings – Adoration, St. Matthew & Healing the Blind (1735)
Located in Langweer, NL
man or angel, and here he appears as a scribe and inspired writer. The image honours his role in
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1730s English Antique Scribe

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Paper

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Man Writing by a Table" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the time. His father, also
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Huge Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture of a Pointer Dog by Franz Bergmann. 1900´s
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
animal subjects, including Harem beauties, Arab tradesmen, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Huge Cold-Painted Bronze entitled Standing Stage by Franz Bergmann. 1900´s
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
animal subjects, including Harem beauties, Arab tradesmen, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

L'Escalier de Cristal, Oriental Clock, France, circa 1890
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in PARIS, FR
society, located at the corner of Scribe street and Auber street, next to the new built Paris Opera house
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1880s French Chinoiserie Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

L'Escalier de Cristal, Oriental Clock, France, circa 1890
L'Escalier de Cristal, Oriental Clock, France, circa 1890
$17,343
H 21.26 in W 14.57 in D 11.03 in
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Kneeling Man Praying" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the time. His father, also
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of American Miniature Silver Tefillin Cases, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
reflect a period when scribes were more skilled in micro-calligraphy, allowing for the production of
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Early 20th Century American Antique Scribe

Materials

Silver

Antique 1743 Map – Travels of Jesus Christ & Apostles by Seutter
Located in Langweer, NL
-reference. The lower centre features an elaborate baroque cartouche with figures of scribes and scholars
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Scribe

Materials

Paper

Antique 1743 Map – Travels of Jesus Christ & Apostles by Seutter
Antique 1743 Map – Travels of Jesus Christ & Apostles by Seutter
$1,617 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21.66 in W 26.3 in D 0.01 in
Early 20th Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze "Curled Snake" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
beauties, Arab tradesmen, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Merchant Courtroom Scene with Consuls and Petitioners in Medieval Italy, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
scribes, petitioners, and merchants in active dialogue. They are depicted exchanging documents, consulting
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Scribe

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Austrian Bronze "Kingfisher" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the time. His father, also
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Cats Playing Billiards" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
tradesmen, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the time. His father
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Arab Inkwell" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the time. His father, also
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Praying Man" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
, including Harem beauties, Arab tradesmen, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pannier Frères to the society, located at the corner of Scribe street and Auber street, next to the new
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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Scribe

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Standing Horse" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
, including Harem beauties, Arab tradesmen, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century 'Bronze Arab Man Writing Seated in a Window' by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the time. His father, also
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures
By Francois-Jacques Boeri
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
different scribes. The subjects of the large miniatures are as follows: St John on Patmos, sitting down
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15th Century and Earlier European French Provincial Antique Scribe

Materials

Leather

Swan Vase
Located in PARIS, FR
of Pannier Frères to the company, located at the corner of Scribe and Auber streets, next to the new
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Scribe

Materials

Glass

Swan Vase
Swan Vase
$8,133
H 10.63 in W 4.93 in D 4.53 in
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Cockatoo" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the time. His father, also
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Joseph and Pharaoh – Antique Vue d’Optique by Probst, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
figures, including scribes, guards, and noblemen, observe with admiration. The spatial depth
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Scribe

Materials

Paper

19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Capt. Thomas James, circa 1870
Located in Nantucket, MA
ten scribed concentric circles, and carved and shaped handle held by carved and dovetailed ears that
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1870s American Folk Art Antique Scribe

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Early 20th Century Cold- Painted Bronze entitled "Seated Boy" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
, including Harem beauties, Arab tradesmen, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Scribe For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique scribe for your home. An antique scribe — often made from wood, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique scribe — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique scribe made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made antique scribe has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Platerías Martínez, Franz Bergmann and Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann) are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Scribe?

The average selling price for an antique scribe at 1stDibs is $2,450, while they’re typically $331 on the low end and $42,500 for the highest priced.