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Sterling Pen Holder

20th Century Italian Big Sterling Silver Pen Holder
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large, completely handmade, sterling silver pern holder Perfect for a prestigious desk. The pen
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Vintage 1980s Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver Cheroot Case
By Boodle & Dunthorne
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Elizabeth II English sterling silver cheroot case made
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Vintage 1950s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Sterling Silver Pen Holder, France, 1970s
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Munich, DE
Jean Emile Puiforcat elegant pen holder made in sterling silver and teak wood, France, 1970
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency More Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
embossed and chiselled volutes, leaves and shells. Above the tray are two ink holders and two pen holders
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Naturalistic Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Novelty 'Fruit Design' Ink Stand
By Daniel & Charles Houle
Located in London, London
, an apple and a pear shaped ink well, and a central pen holder resembling acanthus leaves. The
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Antique 1870s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver, Large Desk Inkstand by Topazio of Portugal, circa 1920
By Topazio
Located in York, GB
sterling silver quality mark - 0,925, also with the Topazio trade mark - a shield with F M over T A
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Vintage 1910s Portuguese Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Important Sterling and Gilt Inkwell by John & Joseph Angell, London, 1853
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
decoration on the lid and body as well as each cartouche. There five gilt pen holders and gilt and scalloped
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Postmodern Glass Desk Pen Holder Catchall Vide-Poche
Located in New York, NY
. Piece is oblong, with a fluted base and small feet. A great piece for a desk to hold pens, letter opener
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Glass

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
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Desk Sets

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Brass

Bvlgari Roma 1980 Classic Column Desk Pencil Cup Holder in 0.925 Sterling Silver
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Desk Pen & pencil cup holder designed by Bvlgari. Beautiful vintage piece with fluted patterns
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Vintage 1980s Italian Greek Revival Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver desk standish; an
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
H 2.3 in W 10.9 in D 11.4 in
Lovely Victorian Sterling Chatelaine
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Sterling Chatelaine circa 1870 with all the necessities for the modern woman
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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts More Jewelry

Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
, blotter, adjustable calendar, letter holder and pen rest. #2793.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Desk Sets

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Sterling Silver, Bronze

6-Piece English Arts & Crafts Silver Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
pad, inkwell, pen tray, stamp box, roll blotter, letter holder. (PRICED AS SET)
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Antique Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Complete Henning Koppel Desk Set 1232
By Henning Koppel
Located in Hellerup, DK
, “Sterling Denmark HK 1232”. Dimensions: Pen holder #1243: 3 1/8″ x 2 5/8″ (8cm x 6.5cm) Paper Weight #1231
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20th Century Modern Desk Sets

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20th Cebtury Italian Big Sterling Silver Letter Opener
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Sterling Silver Set of 6 Modern Pattern Spoons +Tongs Hallmarked:-Sheffield 1934
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Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
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Antique 1820s English George IV Sterling Silver

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Mid-19th Century American Gold Mounted Combination Pen & Pencil Goodyears Patent
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good quality mid-19th century American gold mounted combination propelling pencil and nib holder
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Sterling Silver

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George V Sterling Silver Inkwell Standish
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
to hold pens and two raised edge inkwell holders. The stand and inkwell lids have sterling silver
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Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

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Charles Stuart Harris, Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
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scroll feet. Central removable candleholder covering a box compartment. Flanked by two pen-holder with
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Early 19th Century Portuguese Silver Desk Inkstand
Located in New York, NY
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Antique 1830s Portuguese Sterling Silver

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Antique English Rowing Skiff Sterling Silver & Crystal Inkwell London, 1897
Located in London, GB
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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

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The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery & Dressing Box
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

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By W. J. Myatt & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine antique George V sterling silver pen holder or sauce bottle stand has a cylindrical
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Vintage 1910s British Sterling Silver

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Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Ink Stand + Double Pen Holder, London 1913
By Stuart Clifford
Located in London, London
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Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

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Fratelli Cacchione Modernism Silver Desk Sculpture Pen Holder, circa 1955
Located in Toronto, Ontario
showing the holder with a Tiffany sterling ball point that is not included.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Big Sterling Silver Paper Holder
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large, completely handmade, sterling silver paper holder Perfect for a prestigious desk. The pen
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1990s Italian Baroque Sterling Silver

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14 Piece Gorham Sterling Silver Desk Set
Located in Great Barrington, MA
, inkwell (2 pieces-cut crystal with sterling holder), paper folder and pen holder. The set has beautifully
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Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

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By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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their customers, demanded. The company received financial backing from Josiah Mason, an English pen
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By William Comyns
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Located in Great Barrington, MA
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By Harrods Ltd (Richard Woodman Burbridge)
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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Located in Dublin, Ireland
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Located in New York, NY
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By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
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By Atkin Brothers
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Located in Santa Monica, CA
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Located in Salt Lake City, UT
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19th Century Victorian The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery or Dressing Box, Silver
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
well and match holder. The second tray holds assorted manicure tools, pens, pencils, mother of pearl
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Sterling Pen Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sterling pen holder you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every sterling pen holder was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a sterling pen holder — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A sterling pen holder, designed in the Baroque, Victorian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sterling pen holder over the years, but those crafted by Arval Argenti Valenza, Boodle & Dunthorne and Carrington & Co are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sterling Pen Holder?

Prices for a sterling pen holder start at $70 and top out at $19,086 with the average selling for $1,580.
Questions About Sterling Pen Holder
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A pen holder is called a pen stand. It is used to store all types of pens, pencils and other small stationary. There are modern, mid-century modern and many more types of pen holders for you to choose from on 1stDibs.