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Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely three-piece 19th century writing set consists of a pen with silver tip, letter opener
Category
19th Century French Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Agate, Silver
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London
Located in Martlesham, GB
of various writing instruments including ink wells, various compartments and a time piece, the
Category
1910s European Edwardian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
finely detailed cabinet with two doors and lower drawers, ideal for storing writing instruments and
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Single Plank Top Side Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
a turned wooden knob and offering practical storage for writing instruments or small essentials.
In
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Bureau a Cylindre Gentleman's Desk
Located in Forney, TX
and open shelf pigeonhole cubbies for writing instruments and documents. Having an extended writing
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Fine Antique Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Davenport Desk
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
writing instruments. Beneath it, the slant-fronted writing surface lifts to expose a tooled and gilded
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
open niche cubby fitted with two short drawers, ideal for writing instruments, documents, mail, and
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
19th-C. French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Ram Form Inkwell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
rams to possibly hold the writing instrument.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Gilded Age Silver Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
indentations for feathered pens or writing instruments, two lidded ink bottles with brass hinges attached to
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
$825 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Antique Rock Crystal Silver Mounted Pig Seal
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Unmarked. Collectible Desk Accessories, Writing Instruments, Jewelry.
Dimensions: 3 x 1 in. All
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
$1,080 Sale Price
40% Off
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Four Piece Writing Desk Set With Butterflies
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Collectible Oriental Asian Decor, Desk Accessories And Writing Instruments.
Dimensions: Largest item 9 x 3 x 1
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Enamel
Antique Silver Mounted Tigers Eye Agate Cameo Seal
Located in Long Island City, NY
, Writing Instruments, Mineral Stone Jewelry.
Dimensions: 3 x 2 in. All measurements are approximate
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Onyx, Silver
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Japanese cloisonné enamel brush pot
Located in Long Island City, NY
Interior Design, Desk Accessories, And Writing Instruments.
Dimensions: H 2 1/2 in. All measurements are
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Enamel
Antique Silver Turquoise And Garnet Mounted Black Agate Seal
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Collectible Desk Accessories, Writing Instruments, Jewelry.
Dimensions: 5 x 1 in. All measurements are
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Silver
$2,250 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
craftsmanship and unique style make it a standout piece for collectors of antique writing instruments. Circa
Category
19th Century French Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
sale in Vienna, Austria. The Bear can hold your writing instrument, also has a matchbox holder on the
Category
1890s German Black Forest Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Wood
Turquoise and Gold Antique Mechanical Pencil
Located in Rotterdam, NL
hallmark of high-quality writing instruments and made the pencil both practical and durable.
Measurements
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
20th Century Indonesian Carved Coffret
Located in Opole, PL
store writing instruments.
Inside, there is a removable insert with compartments, together with a paper
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Wood
$317 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Brush Pot in the Style of Namikawa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Decor For Interior Design, Desk Accessories And Writing Instruments.
OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Enamel, Copper
$1,170 Sale Price
35% Off
19th c. Embossed and Gilded Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Top and bottom open to reveal storage areas along with an area for writing instruments and creates a
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Paper
$95 Sale Price
58% Off
19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink 'n' Perch Delight!
Located in New York, NY
birds, adds an artistic touch to these functional objects. These inkwells are not only practical writing
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Water Dropper
Located in Long Island City, NY
Interior Design, Desk Accessories And Writing Instruments.
OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION. SIGNS OF WEAR
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Copper, Enamel
$780 Sale Price
35% Off
Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener
Located in Long Island City, NY
Desk Accessories, Writing Instruments And Cabinet Decor.
Dimensions: 9 x 1 x 1 in. All measurements
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Jade, Silver
$2,887 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
turquoise blue background. Collectible Oriental Asian Decor, Desk Accessories And Writing Instruments
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Enamel
$4,000 Sale Price / set
50% Off
1930s Rosewood Campaign Desk Box with Brass Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
compartments ideal for storing writing instruments, documents, or small personal items. Below, a sliding drawer
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock Signed Cheuret À Marseilles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
side of the clock is a winged putti seemingly teaching a cherub holding a tablet and a writing
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Ormolu
19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells
By James Allen
Located in Morristown, NJ
compartments for writing instruments, paper, and correspondence. The desk retains both original cut glass
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Brass
Baroque Bureau-Desk, Northern Italy, Lombardy, circa 1720
Located in CH
compartment reveals six small drawers arranged in two rows for documents and writing instruments.
A large
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century, Danish Modern Oak Bureau / Chest with Seashell Handles
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
practical writing or organizing surface when opened.
The drop-front compartment opens to reveal a
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Oak
A.W. Faber-Castell gold or gold-plated mechanical pencil, presented in its origi
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
.
Antique and collectible writing instruments like this are appreciated for their craftsmanship and history.
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Early 1900s French Antique Writing Instruments
French Napoléon III Black Lacquer Box with Boulle-Style Cartouche
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
, writing instruments, or delicate keepsakes. Original brass hinges and fittings remain intact and
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Lyra Secretary Desk, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
writing instruments. Veneered in walnut and light maple, and inlaid with fine brass strips, this piece has
Category
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Brass
French Secretaire Cartonnier, Transition , wood leather
Located in Valladolid, ES
with a folding lid to store documents or writing instruments inside. In the center are six striking
Category
Early 1800s French Regency Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Metal
$3,718 Sale Price
20% Off
Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France, Gift Idea
Located in Lisbon, PT
of Napoleon III decorative arts, writing instruments, or fine French bronzes.
Take into account that
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze
$1,477 Sale Price
20% Off
Maritime Inkwell, Late 19th Century, France, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
on the front with two gilt hooks for holding writing instruments. For added weight and stability, the
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Metal
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
women. Containing everything from toiletries and jewelry to sewing and writing instruments, nécessaires
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Unique Antique Cast Brass Double Inkwell from France, Early 1900s
Located in Bastogne, BE
ballpoint pens and even fountain pens, inkwells were needed to provide ink to quivers or other writing
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Brass
Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820
Located in Knivsta, SE
– ideal for collectors of historic writing instruments, Empire style, and neoclassical design.
Wear
Category
1820s French Empire Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze
French Baroque-Style Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
design.
Collector’s Item: A fine addition to collections of antique writing instruments or decorative
Category
1850s Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze
1790s Scandinavian Slant Front Desk with Carved Panel and Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
, perfect for organizing your writing instruments and documents. Below this concealed work surface, the
Category
Late 18th Century Scandinavian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Wood
Exuberantly Carved Oak French Louis XV Secretary Desk Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
reveal a writing surface and compartments, ideal for organizing documents, letters, and writing
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Oak
$3,196 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Northern Italy Polychrome Lacca Povera Wood Antique Table Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
(writing instrument and document box) or collectors cabinet (for valuables).
Hand-crafted solid pine
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Pine, Paint
Regency Style Leather Top Bouillotte Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
playing cards, writing instruments, or small accessories. Four tapered legs provide stability and balance
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique RI or CT Chippendale Mahogany Slant Front Secretary c. Late 18th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
, writing instruments, or personal items. This feature, coupled with the sturdy, well-proportioned drawers
Category
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell, France, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
to the base, designed to hold writing instruments or office supplies.
The base is richly detailed
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Pewter
19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Walnut & Bronze Folding Game Table with Felt
Located in Dallas, TX
underneath offers additional storage for game pieces or writing instruments. The Louis XVI style game table
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Located in Austin, TX
ample storage for writing instruments and personal items, while the main desk area is designed for
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Leather, Tulipwood
A rare 19th century Dom José I style secretary desk / chest of drawers
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
providing ample storage for correspondence, documents, and writing instruments. Each drawer is meticulously
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Giltwood and Red Painted Floral Architectural Panel in Frame
Located in Yonkers, NY
with a humpback stretcher. Atop the table are various writing instruments, suggesting a space of
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Pair Of French Champlevé Desk Inkwells, Napoleon III, 19th Century, Gift Idea
Located in Lisbon, PT
arts, writing instruments, or fine French bronzes.
Take into account that the colors on the items may
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
$2,327 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Franz Xaver Bergmann, Koran Scribe, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in New York, NY
special stand. There is an inkwell and a writing instrument at his feet on the prayer rug. This little
Category
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Kusuri Dansu – Apothecary Box With Yosegi Marquetry & Raden Inlays
Located in Bilzen, BE
lacquered interior with delicate floral raden motifs, suggesting use for storing precious items or writing
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Wood
Georgian Davenport Desk Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New Orleans, LA
supplementary room for housing writing instruments and other treasures. Blending function and form, this
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
19th Century Japanned English Victorian Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
gilt bronze hinged lids, resting atop two velvet lined bases, a concave pen try makes for easy writing
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Other
Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako
Located in Atlanta, GA
waterdrop (suiteki). Extraordinarily, the suzuibako retains a set of five writing instrument in gold lacquer
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
French Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Tortoiseshell Gilt Bronze Inkwell Desk Stand
Located in Forney, TX
covers besides pen stands, having a recessed concave brass tray for writing instruments, mounted with two
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu, Brass
French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
to sewing and writing instruments. The Emperor Napoléon himself possessed several of these travel
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Writing Instruments
Materials
Crystal, Silver
$78,500
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There is a range of antique writing instruments for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique writing instruments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are all kinds of antique writing instruments available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique writing instruments bearing Victorian or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique writing instruments are appealing in their simplicity, but Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley, Carl Hahn and Cristoforo Munari produced popular antique writing instruments that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Writing Instruments?
Prices for antique writing instruments can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique writing instruments begin at $361 and can go as high as $78,500, while the average can fetch as much as $5,239.
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