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Illustrated Guide to Antique Writing Instruments by George Fischler, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
The Illustrated Guide to Antique Writing Instruments by Stuart & George Fischler. 1st Edition
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1990s American Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Paper

Fountain Pens and Pencils: The Golden Age of Writing Instruments - 1990
Located in London, GB
Published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 1st edition, 1990. Hardback with English text. Profusely illustrated with over a thousand fountain pens with full or nearly full-sized colour...
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1990s Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Paper

Greta Garbo Limited Edition Mont Blanc Ballpoint Pen with Pearl
By Montblanc
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Garbo in the form of another mystical writing instrument. The extraordinary design with a black barrel
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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Resin

Hohner "C-Tenor" Concert Woodwind Instrument Germany, Circa 1950
Located in Incline Village, NV
woodwind family of instruments. Comes in it's original packaging box with genesis stipulated in writing on
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Wood

Mikimoto Vintage Purple Color Pearl Writing Ballpoint 4.75 Inch Pen
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
The Mikimoto ballpoint pen you mentioned is a stylish and elegant writing instrument that comes in
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Late 20th Century Japanese Contemporary Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Pearl, Enamel

5 Foot Tall Pop Art Wood Pencil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wrapped around the end by the eraser. Size: 60" long. Marked ARTIST GRADE - GRAPHITE WRITING INSTRUMENT
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1970s American Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk or Console Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning Mid-Century Modern teak writing desk or could also be used as a console table or as a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Teak

MCM Staved Walnut Desk Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
writing instruments and desk accessories as well as a slot for business cards and one for "post it" notes
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Vintage MCM Staved Walnut Desk Organizer
MCM Staved Walnut Desk Organizer
H 3 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Cartier Styles et Stylos Hardcover French Edition, Cartier Creative Writing
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
implements in 1868 to today's position as the world's second largest producer of fine writing instruments
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Paper

Vintage 90s Yves Saint Laurent “YSL” Pen & Pencil & Leather Case
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Ballpoint Pen & Mechanical Pencil & Leather Case It is a stunning writing instruments. Slim and easy to
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Late 20th Century French Retro Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Gold Plate

MontblancMeisterstuckClassique Germany Gilt BlackResin Rollerball Pen with Ink
By Montblanc
Located in Chicago, IL
The best-known writing instrument of all Montblanc collections, this Meisterstuck Classique
Category

20th Century German Vintage Writing Instruments

Cartier Limited Edition Watch Ballpoint Pen
By Cartier
Located in Bellmore, NY
and timeless elegance. This exceptional writing instrument embodies Cartier's legacy of luxury and
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20th Century Vintage Writing Instruments

Louis Tamis & Sons Gold Stockbroker's Mechanical Pencil
By Louis Tamis
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
intact. The writing instrument measures 5-3/4 inch long and 6-8 mm thick and is personalized JW. Stamped
Category

1950s American Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co 1950s Pure Silver Pen & Ink Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
sophisticated geometric etched design, adding an elegant touch to your writing instruments. At the center of
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1950s Vintage Writing Instruments

Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category

20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category

20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category

20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category

20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category

20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category

20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category

20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category

20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category

20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category

20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category

20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category

20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category

20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Stunning Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
specimens bear a paper label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of
Category

20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category

20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
label around the stem or on the base with the original writing indicating the name of the mushroom in
Category

20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Russian Electromechanical Wheel-Based Cipher Machine Fialka M 125
Located in Madrid, ES
) writing. Although the Latin alphabet was different for each country, the Cyrillic alphabet had no
Category

1950s Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Metal

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
] The result was a small cubed-shaped writing table with rounded corners reminiscent of Art Deco era
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1989 Must De Cartier Silver Plated Yellow Gold Tip Ballpoint Pen 916988
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
the Cartier brand. Whether as a practical writing instrument or a luxury collectible, this vintage
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1980s French Contemporary Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver Plate

Montblanc writing set, 1266 pen and 1666 mechanical pencil, 925 silver, 80's
By Montblanc
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
established itself as a manufacturer and distributor of luxury items, such as writing instruments, watches
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Writing Instruments

Omas 1997 18-Karat Gold Return to the Motherland Limited Edition Fountain Pen
Located in Weesp, NL
distinguished writing instrument, New Old Stock never used, shows distinctive aspects of both Hong Kong and
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1990s Italian Modern Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Gold

Vintage Continental Italian Leather Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
, 10.25" Wide, 6" Deep Inkstand, with double inkwell holders flanking a central writing instrument pen
Category

20th Century Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Authentic Must de Cartier Ballpoint Pen with Cartier Charm - A100783
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
distinctive Cartier charm marked A100783. This exquisite writing instrument seamlessly combines luxury
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

Cartier Vintage Vendome Silver Body Pen Vertical Stripes N.386998
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
writing instrument bears the iconic Cartier hallmark, synonymous with luxury and refinement. The silver
Category

20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Palladium, Silver

Vintage Black Colored Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ball Pen Sandalwood Box Set
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Experience the luxury of writing with this vintage black colored diamond 18K yellow gold ball pen
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Black Colored Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ball Pen Sandalwood Box Set
Vintage Black Colored Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ball Pen Sandalwood Box Set
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H 0.55 in W 0.53 in Dm 0.53 in L 5.32 in
Vintage Deep Green .4 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ball Pen Sandalwood Box Set
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
materials, is an exquisite writing instrument that is sure to make a statement. With its unique deep green
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Deep Green .4 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ball Pen Sandalwood Box Set
Vintage Deep Green .4 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ball Pen Sandalwood Box Set
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H 0.65 in W 0.53 in Dm 0.53 in L 5.44 in
Montblanc Patron of the Art Edition Catherine the Great Fountain Pen
By Montblanc
Located in Bellmore, NY
writing instrument embodies the grandeur and elegance associated with Catherine's reign, showcasing
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage print Wolfgang Roth playing musical instrument, Mandolin
Located in Surfside, FL
working on photo shoot sites with literary personalities, dancers, artists and actors. The writing and
Category

1940s Modern Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Wicker Blanket Chest or Storage Trunk with Iron Hardware
Located in Nantucket, MA
condition with some blurred writing along the top edge. Great as a coffee table or blanket storage
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Wicker

Teak Ship's Hand Rails with Brass or Chrome Hardware
Located in Nantucket, MA
A group of teak hand rails on teak backplates with brass hardware. As of this writing there are at
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Louis Poulsen Floor Lamp with Acrylic Shade
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Nantucket, MA
. As of this writing, we have two of these. The Lockhart Collection is a personally curated gallery of
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Iron

Pair of Chrome and Textured Glass Ship's Passageway Nautical Wall Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
. Originally used in succession on a ship's passageway walls. As of this writing, we have two pairs. The
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Petrin Dough Box from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
a basket of flowers, foliage, music instruments on the scalloped apron, and the traditional vase
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Large Iron Ship's Chain Converted to Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large iron ship's chain converted to a stand and as of this writing we have two pieces. Each link
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Hand Painted Folding Large Wall Fan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
as string music instrument set outdoor in a garden. On the left up side, there are some Asian
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Paper

Spartito
By Giuseppe Chiari
Located in Napoli, IT
Giuseppe Chiari began writing music in 1950. In 1963 he took part in the Gruppo 70's research in Florence
Category

1970s Abstract Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Paper

Spartito
Spartito
H 20.87 in W 16.93 in
Stieglitz, New York Series, Spring, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
. In both volumes—as in so much other writing about him-it was answered in as many ways as there were
Category

1940s Modern Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Lithograph

Stieglitz, Poplars, Lake George, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
. In both volumes—as in so much other writing about him-it was answered in as many ways as there were
Category

1940s Modern Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Lithograph

Stieglitz, Sky, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
. In both volumes—as in so much other writing about him-it was answered in as many ways as there were
Category

1940s Modern Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Lithograph

Stieglitz, Equivalent 27C, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
. In both volumes—as in so much other writing about him-it was answered in as many ways as there were
Category

1940s Modern Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Lithograph

Stieglitz, Hands, Dorothy Norman, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
. In both volumes—as in so much other writing about him-it was answered in as many ways as there were
Category

1940s Modern Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Lithograph

Stieglitz, Equivalent, Series 107, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
. In both volumes—as in so much other writing about him-it was answered in as many ways as there were
Category

1940s Modern Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Lithograph

Stieglitz, Barn, Lake George, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
. In both volumes—as in so much other writing about him-it was answered in as many ways as there were
Category

1940s Modern Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Lithograph

Stieglitz, Mountains and Sky, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
. In both volumes—as in so much other writing about him-it was answered in as many ways as there were
Category

1940s Modern Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Lithograph

Stieglitz, Venetian Boy, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
. In both volumes—as in so much other writing about him-it was answered in as many ways as there were
Category

1940s Modern Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Lithograph

Stieglitz, Georgia O'Keeffe, Alfred Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio (after)
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
. In both volumes—as in so much other writing about him-it was answered in as many ways as there were
Category

1940s Modern Vintage Writing Instruments

Materials

Lithograph

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Vintage Writing Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage writing instruments for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage writing instruments — often made from paper, metal and organic material — can elevate any home. Vintage writing instruments have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage writing instruments made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage writing instruments are appealing in their simplicity, but Jerome Gould and Montblanc produced popular vintage writing instruments that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Writing Instruments?

Prices for vintage writing instruments start at $49 and top out at $50,000 with the average selling for $2,900.