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A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments
A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

$2,697Sale Price / set|48% Off

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Will be sent with a vintage writing pen, working key with a silk swing tag and a modern notepad and two inkwells.

Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Brass-Bound Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope or Ship Captain’s Lap Desk
Brass-Bound Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope or Ship Captain’s Lap Desk

Brass-Bound Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope or Ship Captain’s Lap Desk

$5,500

Brass-Bound Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope or Ship Captain’s Lap Desk

Located in Downingtown, PA

Opened flat, the box became a sloped writing desk complete with inkwell, pens and paper, while the concealed drawer — a near-standard feature — provided for the safekeeping of money ...

Category

1860s English Campaign Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Wood

Giant Art Deco Brass Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil Display Models
Giant Art Deco Brass Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil Display Models

Giant Art Deco Brass Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil Display Models

$1,700Sale Price / set|50% Off

Giant Art Deco Brass Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil Display Models

By Wahl Eversharp Co

Located in Hanover, MA

See image 19 for an example of these original vintage displays from the Wahl Eversharp Company and image 20 for examples of the actual writing pens depicted by these giant replicas. ...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Mid 19thC Amboyna & Brass Mounted Davenport
Mid 19thC Amboyna & Brass Mounted Davenport

Mid 19thC Amboyna & Brass Mounted Davenport

$7,447

Mid 19thC Amboyna & Brass Mounted Davenport

By Thomas H. Filmer & Sons

Located in Altrincham, GB

The gilt brass gallery surmounted to the top opens to reveal a boxwood interior that contains divisions and a pen holder. The writing fall is lined with the original green leather an...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Davenport Desk
Fine Antique Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Davenport Desk

Fine Antique Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Davenport Desk

$2,408

Fine Antique Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Davenport Desk

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

This superb example of Victorian cabinetmaking combines functionality with refined decorative artistry.The top features a hinged lid that opens to reveal a fitted interior, ideal for...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel

$768

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel

Located in Greven, DE

Two curved mounts at the back served to hold writing pens. The entire ensemble stands on four flattened bun feet.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Georgian Metamorphic Campaign Writing Table
Georgian Metamorphic Campaign Writing Table

Georgian Metamorphic Campaign Writing Table

$9,500

Georgian Metamorphic Campaign Writing Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare English early 19th century mahogany campaign pembroke/writing table, having top and two drop leaves with thumb molded edge, with hinged top revealing a writing and dressing tabl...

Category

19th Century English Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope
19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope

19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope

$1,071Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th century coromandel writing slope, fabulous quality with brass corners and a central brass diamond with a nice jasperware plaque, there is also raised brass flowers on the brass ...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Sheaffer’s Self-Filling Pen Glass Display Cabinet
Early 20th Century Sheaffer’s Self-Filling Pen Glass Display Cabinet

Early 20th Century Sheaffer’s Self-Filling Pen Glass Display Cabinet

$3,300

Early 20th Century Sheaffer’s Self-Filling Pen Glass Display Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

Founded in 1913, the W. A. Sheaffer Pen Company became one of America's most influential writing instrument manufacturers, pioneering the lever-operated self-filling fountain pen and...

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Early 20th Century Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Glass, Wood

Shagreen Pen Box with Engraved Silver Mounts and Hidden Drawer
Shagreen Pen Box with Engraved Silver Mounts and Hidden Drawer

Shagreen Pen Box with Engraved Silver Mounts and Hidden Drawer

$1,850

Shagreen Pen Box with Engraved Silver Mounts and Hidden Drawer

Located in Dallas, TX

This pen box makes a wonderful addition to a writing desk, library, or collector’s cabinet.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Silver

Antique Khatam Wooden Pen Box, Handcrafted Islamic Design, 1930s
Antique Khatam Wooden Pen Box, Handcrafted Islamic Design, 1930s

Antique Khatam Wooden Pen Box, Handcrafted Islamic Design, 1930s

$365

Antique Khatam Wooden Pen Box, Handcrafted Islamic Design, 1930s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Originally created to house reed pens and writing instruments, this versatile box is equally suited today as a luxury jewelry casket, pencil box, keepsake case, or desk accessory.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Fruitwood

Victorian English ship's desk or travel writing desk
Victorian English ship's desk or travel writing desk

Victorian English ship's desk or travel writing desk

$1,261

Victorian English ship's desk or travel writing desk

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

It has several compartments for pens, ink, and writing accessories. When closed, it forms a small, easily transportable, and decorative rectangular box, with a handle on each side.

Category

1880s English Antique Writing Pen

Victorian English ship's desk or travel writing desk
Victorian English ship's desk or travel writing desk

Victorian English ship's desk or travel writing desk

$1,261

Victorian English ship's desk or travel writing desk

Located in Valladolid, ES

It has several compartments for pens, ink, and writing accessories. When closed, it forms a small, easily transportable, and decorative rectangular box, with a handle on each side.

Category

1880s English Late Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Sheraton Popup Writing Table Desk in Mahogany
Sheraton Popup Writing Table Desk in Mahogany

Sheraton Popup Writing Table Desk in Mahogany

$1,467

Sheraton Popup Writing Table Desk in Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Circa 1910 The top pops up to reveal a fitted writing surface with compartments for pens, letters, ink wells etc.

Category

1910s Sheraton Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope circa 1850
Antique Victorian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope circa 1850

Antique Victorian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope circa 1850

$608

Antique Victorian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope circa 1850

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Fine mahogany travelling writing box with brass-bound corners and decorative brass cartouches Classic campaign box and circa 1850 The hinged case opens to reveal a green leather writ...

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1850s Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Victorian Sycamore & Ebony Writing Box
Early 20th Century Victorian Sycamore & Ebony Writing Box

Early 20th Century Victorian Sycamore & Ebony Writing Box

$2,499

Early 20th Century Victorian Sycamore & Ebony Writing Box

Located in Solebury, PA

Inside, the interior is meticulously arranged into a suite of compartments, thoughtfully designed to accommodate writing paper, pens, ink, and related accessories.

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Ebony, Sycamore

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"

$235

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-1880s.

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860
Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860

Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860

$3,347

Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The Kidney Shaped top featuring a raised writing slope with lift up pen and letter rack , topped with a brass gallery.

Category

1860s Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Walnut

Antique Brass-Mounted Hardwood Writing Slope with Secret Compartments
Antique Brass-Mounted Hardwood Writing Slope with Secret Compartments

Antique Brass-Mounted Hardwood Writing Slope with Secret Compartments

$3,689 / set

Antique Brass-Mounted Hardwood Writing Slope with Secret Compartments

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Internal Features: Inside, they feature a velvet or leather skiver writing surface, hidden compartments, pen trays, and fitted slots for crystal inkwells.

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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Antique Rare Rosewood Decorative Writing Slope With Secret Compartments
Antique Rare Rosewood Decorative Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

Antique Rare Rosewood Decorative Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

$3,689 / set

Antique Rare Rosewood Decorative Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Internal Features: Inside, they feature a velvet or leather skiver writing surface, hidden compartments, pen trays, and fitted slots for crystal inkwells.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

20th Century Grand Tour Pair of Italian Figurative Pen-Holders Desk Accessories
20th Century Grand Tour Pair of Italian Figurative Pen-Holders Desk Accessories

20th Century Grand Tour Pair of Italian Figurative Pen-Holders Desk Accessories

$573 / set

20th Century Grand Tour Pair of Italian Figurative Pen-Holders Desk Accessories

Located in Milano, MI

Both polychrome painted earthenware figures are funny Italian desk accessories perfect for a writing desk and show the pen-holder on the back.

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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Terracotta

Original Vintage Ink and Pen Poster, Inchiostri G. Diletti, Italy, Quill, 1900
Original Vintage Ink and Pen Poster, Inchiostri G. Diletti, Italy, Quill, 1900

Original Vintage Ink and Pen Poster, Inchiostri G. Diletti, Italy, Quill, 1900

$3,784

Original Vintage Ink and Pen Poster, Inchiostri G. Diletti, Italy, Quill, 1900

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Diletti-Brisighella-Ink-Italia, c.1900 We see a woman writing a letter with a pen-holder and ink. At the bottom of the poster, we find the eagle, symbol of the Gio Diletti company,...

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19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Paper

Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900
Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900

Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900

$516

Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900

Located in Bilzen, BE

Condition Report: Silver-plated mount shows a soft antique patina, consistent with age Ceramic insert is intact, with no chips, cracks, or restoration Minor surface wear as expecte...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Secret Compartments
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

$2,445 / set

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Individual compartments were designed to hold inkwells, pens, sealing wax, and other contemporary writing materials.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Gilded Age Silver Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set
Gilded Age Silver Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set

Gilded Age Silver Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set

$825Sale Price / set|44% Off

Gilded Age Silver Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set

Located in Sheffield, MA

The antique silver-on-copper and crystal pen and ink desk set is composed a footed tray with two indentations for feathered pens or writing instruments, two lidded ink bottles with b...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Brass-Bound Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Lap Desk, English, Circa 1860
Brass-Bound Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Lap Desk, English, Circa 1860

Brass-Bound Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Lap Desk, English, Circa 1860

$6,000

Brass-Bound Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Lap Desk, English, Circa 1860

Located in Downingtown, PA

Opened flat, the box became a sloped writing desk complete with inkwell, pens, and paper, while the concealed drawer, a near-standard feature, provided for the safekeeping of money a...

Category

1860s English Campaign Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Wood

Antique English Empire Console Writing Side Table, 19th Century
Antique English Empire Console Writing Side Table, 19th Century

Antique English Empire Console Writing Side Table, 19th Century

$2,527

Antique English Empire Console Writing Side Table, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful small antique English Empire Gonçalo Alves console with integral writing slide and pen drawer, circa 1820 in date.

Category

1820s English Empire Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rosewood & Inlay Stationary Writing Slope With Leather Interior
19th Century Rosewood & Inlay Stationary Writing Slope With Leather Interior

19th Century Rosewood & Inlay Stationary Writing Slope With Leather Interior

$2,323 / set

19th Century Rosewood & Inlay Stationary Writing Slope With Leather Interior

Located in Reading, Berkshire

The item has black ebonised decorative accents & is fitted with a tooled black leather interior Supplied with two glass inkwells A new leather writing pad A vintage ink pen ...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Rosewood

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

$1,537

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut brass bound writing box having brass bounded corners and edges around a superior quality burr walnut writing box opening to reveal a writ...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

$2,850

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

These exquisite inkwells, also known as "qalamdan" in Persian, are highly collectible and revered for their intricate designs and functional elegance.This is a collectible brass pen ...

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Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope free import fees to USA
19th Century Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope free import fees to USA

19th Century Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope free import fees to USA

$2,732Sale Price / set|20% Off

19th Century Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope free import fees to USA

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Individual compartments were designed to hold inkwells, pens, sealing wax, and other contemporary writing materials.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Ebonised and Burr Walnut Inlaid Writing Desk
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Ebonised and Burr Walnut Inlaid Writing Desk

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Ebonised and Burr Walnut Inlaid Writing Desk

$3,942

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Ebonised and Burr Walnut Inlaid Writing Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

The writing surface is fitted with an original leather writing surface and boasts a pen tray and storage compartment above an inlaid cupboard door opening to reveal a storage compart...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Slope / Lap Desk in Rosewood with Brass Inlay and Green Baize
Antique Writing Slope / Lap Desk in Rosewood with Brass Inlay and Green Baize

Antique Writing Slope / Lap Desk in Rosewood with Brass Inlay and Green Baize

$3,689 / set

Antique Writing Slope / Lap Desk in Rosewood with Brass Inlay and Green Baize

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Internal Features: Inside, they feature a velvet or leather skiver writing surface, hidden compartments, pen trays, and fitted slots for crystal inkwells.

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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century

$1,800 / set

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 of mother of pearl with agate handle and silver connector and a detailed intaglio en...

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19th Century French Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Agate, Silver

Les Amateurs d'Estampes
Les Amateurs d'Estampes

Félix VallottonLes Amateurs d'Estampes, 1892

$775

Les Amateurs d'Estampes

By Félix Vallotton

Located in Fairlawn, OH

By 1907 Vallotton was also trying his hand at writing, penning a novel that year (La Vie meurtrière, published posthumously in 1930; “The Murderous Life”) and several unpublished pla...

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1890s Post-Impressionist Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Woodcut

French Art Deco Black Lacquered Wood Desk Set with Glass Inkwells
French Art Deco Black Lacquered Wood Desk Set with Glass Inkwells

French Art Deco Black Lacquered Wood Desk Set with Glass Inkwells

$875

French Art Deco Black Lacquered Wood Desk Set with Glass Inkwells

Located in Dallas, TX

Between the inkwells is a small covered compartment with a petite knob, while two long molded troughs provide convenient rests for pens or writing instruments. The desk set stands o...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Lacquer

Large Antique Cut Glass Inkwell
Large Antique Cut Glass Inkwell

Large Antique Cut Glass Inkwell

$1,503

Large Antique Cut Glass Inkwell

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Designed for use with a quill or dip pen, perfect for anyone who loves vintage pen and writing equipment.

Category

19th Century British Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Twin Inkwell Desk Standish, circa 1820
Antique Regency Twin Inkwell Desk Standish, circa 1820

Antique Regency Twin Inkwell Desk Standish, circa 1820

$2,049

Antique Regency Twin Inkwell Desk Standish, circa 1820

Located in Nottingham, GB

Desk standishes were important accessories during the early 19th century, providing an organised location for ink, pens and other writing implements at a time when handwritten corres...

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Early 19th Century Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Wood

Victorian English traveling or ship's desk wood Bronze brass initials
Victorian English traveling or ship's desk wood Bronze brass initials

Victorian English traveling or ship's desk wood Bronze brass initials

$642

Victorian English traveling or ship's desk wood Bronze brass initials

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

It has several compartments for pens, ink, and writing accessories. When closed, it forms a small, easily transportable, and decorative rectangular box with a handle on each side.

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1880s English Antique Writing Pen

19th Century English Bronze Dog-Head Inkwell with Glass Insert and Tray
19th Century English Bronze Dog-Head Inkwell with Glass Insert and Tray

19th Century English Bronze Dog-Head Inkwell with Glass Insert and Tray

$3,750

19th Century English Bronze Dog-Head Inkwell with Glass Insert and Tray

Located in Atlanta, GA

The surrounding bronze tray provides ample space for resting pens and other writing implements while creating a substantial base for the sculptural centerpiece.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Bronze

Antique Carrington & Co Victorian Sterling Silver Inkwell Stand, London 1898
Antique Carrington & Co Victorian Sterling Silver Inkwell Stand, London 1898

Antique Carrington & Co Victorian Sterling Silver Inkwell Stand, London 1898

$10,248

Antique Carrington & Co Victorian Sterling Silver Inkwell Stand, London 1898

Located in Nottingham, GB

The centre incorporates a practical lidded compartment designed for storing wax seals, pen nibs, quills and other writing accessories.

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Late 19th Century Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian travel or ship's desk in wood and leather, England
Victorian travel or ship's desk in wood and leather, England

Victorian travel or ship's desk in wood and leather, England

$1,559

Victorian travel or ship's desk in wood and leather, England

Located in Valladolid, ES

It has several compartments for pens, ink, and writing accessories. When closed, it forms a small, easily transportable, and decorative rectangular box.

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Inkwell with Glass Eyes and Original Glass
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Inkwell with Glass Eyes and Original Glass

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Inkwell with Glass Eyes and Original Glass

$1,135

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Inkwell with Glass Eyes and Original Glass

Located in Madrid, ES

Ingeniously conceived as both a sculpture and a functional writing accessory, the bear incorporates a compartment containing a glass ink pot, used for writing with a dip pen.

Category

1890s Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Lacquered Calling Card Case With Floral Motifs 1800's
Antique Lacquered Calling Card Case With Floral Motifs 1800's

Antique Lacquered Calling Card Case With Floral Motifs 1800's

$1,069

Antique Lacquered Calling Card Case With Floral Motifs 1800's

Located in Reading, Berkshire

PROPS Any stands, books, pens, writing accessories, inkwells or other props shown in presentation photographs are not included unless expressly stated.

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19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Irish Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet Attributed to Christopher Hearn
18th Century Irish Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet Attributed to Christopher Hearn

18th Century Irish Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet Attributed to Christopher Hearn

$12,500

18th Century Irish Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet Attributed to Christopher Hearn

Located in Essex, MA

Mahogany Kneehole Desk that pulls out to reveal a letter writing surface flanked by pen wells. Top with Double glass doors and moired shelves.

Category

Mid-18th Century Irish George II Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Barley Twist English Oak Secretary with Display Cabinet
Antique Barley Twist English Oak Secretary with Display Cabinet

Antique Barley Twist English Oak Secretary with Display Cabinet

$4,900

Antique Barley Twist English Oak Secretary with Display Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

The center opens up to display a writing secretary with plenty of storage for writing materials , pens and letters and the like.

Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Empire Inkwell with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820
Empire Inkwell with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820

Empire Inkwell with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820

$1,777

Empire Inkwell with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820

Located in Knivsta, SE

The inkwell comprises four recessed containers, one of which is a sand shaker with a perforated lid, as well as two smaller holders for pens or writing accessories. The central open ...

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1820s French Empire Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Bronze

French Napoléon III Black Lacquer Box with Boulle-Style Cartouche
French Napoléon III Black Lacquer Box with Boulle-Style Cartouche

French Napoléon III Black Lacquer Box with Boulle-Style Cartouche

$1,100

French Napoléon III Black Lacquer Box with Boulle-Style Cartouche

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The interior is lined with vibrant red velvet, offering a luxurious contrast and providing a soft resting place for pens, writing instruments, or delicate keepsakes.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell With Gilt Bronze Mount
Late 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell With Gilt Bronze Mount

Late 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell With Gilt Bronze Mount

$516

Late 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell With Gilt Bronze Mount

Located in Greven, DE

Beneath this lid lies a removable glass liner, likely intended to hold ink, while the surrounding openings were designed to hold writing implements such as dip pens or brushes – indi...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Porcelain

Photographic reproduction “Goethe in the Campagna”
Photographic reproduction “Goethe in the Campagna”

Photographic reproduction “Goethe in the Campagna”

$2,293

Photographic reproduction “Goethe in the Campagna”

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

He wears simple clothing and holds a writing tablet and pen in his hand. In the background, an idyllic landscape with mountains and a lake can be seen.

Category

Early 1900s European Biedermeier Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Paper

Antique Art Nouveau Gold Gilt Bronze Ormolu Inkstand Inkwell Office Desk Decor
Antique Art Nouveau Gold Gilt Bronze Ormolu Inkstand Inkwell Office Desk Decor

Antique Art Nouveau Gold Gilt Bronze Ormolu Inkstand Inkwell Office Desk Decor

$791

Antique Art Nouveau Gold Gilt Bronze Ormolu Inkstand Inkwell Office Desk Decor

Located in Greven, DE

The tray, designed to hold pens or other writing instruments, is cast with a charming animal scene depicting a hen attending to her group of chicks as they wander through wheat sheav...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Bronze

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880
Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880

$1,913

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian Davenport in burr walnut Such a lovely look to this elegant desk, the patina to the walnut is gorgeous Drawer opens out to reveal writing slope a...

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Walnut

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

$875

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

Located in San Francisco, CA

The piece opens to reveal a velvet lined writing surface and pen rest with spaces for 2 inkwells.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

The New Testament /// Old Masters Biblical Religious Engraving Dutch Angel Art
The New Testament /// Old Masters Biblical Religious Engraving Dutch Angel Art

Michael BurghersThe New Testament /// Old Masters Biblical Religious Engraving Dutch Angel Art, 1680

$1,200

The New Testament /// Old Masters Biblical Religious Engraving Dutch Angel Art

By Michael Burghers

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

In the foreground, John the Evangelist, holding a pen and writing on a scroll; to the left, an eagle perched on a rock; above, an angel, holding a banner and a scroll; in the distanc...

Category

1680s Old Masters Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper, Engraving, Etching, Intaglio

French antique Architect's Table, Directoire Period 1780-1800
French antique Architect's Table, Directoire Period 1780-1800

French antique Architect's Table, Directoire Period 1780-1800

$12,000Sale Price|20% Off

French antique Architect's Table, Directoire Period 1780-1800

Located in Belmont, MA

Flanked by a pair of convenient pull-out slides and one long drawer, the desk opens to reveal an additional writing surface and sliding pen tray. Elevated on round tapering legs, thi...

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1790s French Directoire Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th century Louis XVI st. marble and Ormolu clock, signed Derniere
French 19th century Louis XVI st. marble and Ormolu clock, signed Derniere

French 19th century Louis XVI st. marble and Ormolu clock, signed Derniere

$43,500

French 19th century Louis XVI st. marble and Ormolu clock, signed Derniere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The cherub is resting his hand on the square clock case while holding a pen and seemingly writing on a richly chased scroll.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Regency Cocuswood Sofa Table
Regency Cocuswood Sofa Table

Regency Cocuswood Sofa Table

$12,500

Regency Cocuswood Sofa Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine Regency Cocuswood, kingwood and holy wood sofa table, the vividly grained top with bookmatched veneers over two real and two false drawers, one working drawer fitted with ratche...

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19th Century Regency Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Wood, Kingwood

Unusual 18th Century Antique Quality Mahogany Irish Triple Top Card/Side Table
Unusual 18th Century Antique Quality Mahogany Irish Triple Top Card/Side Table

Unusual 18th Century Antique Quality Mahogany Irish Triple Top Card/Side Table

$5,459

Unusual 18th Century Antique Quality Mahogany Irish Triple Top Card/Side Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual 18th century Antique George III quality mahogany Irish triple top card table having a quality mahogany Demi-lune shaped top opening to reveal a polished interior then opening...

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18th Century English George III Antique Writing Pen

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Other

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Edwardian Oak Writing Bureau Possibly by Shoolbred & Co., London
Edwardian Oak Writing Bureau Possibly by Shoolbred & Co., London

Edwardian Oak Writing Bureau Possibly by Shoolbred & Co., London

Unavailable

H 46 in W 28 in D 16 in

Edwardian Oak Writing Bureau Possibly by Shoolbred & Co., London

By Jas Shoolbred & Co.

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

The fitted interior with pretty leather writing slope, pigeon holes and pen tray. Below we have a further shelf with a beautifully turned spindle gallery sitting above the tambour fr...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Victorian Golden Oak Swivel Pedestal Desk
Victorian Golden Oak Swivel Pedestal Desk

Victorian Golden Oak Swivel Pedestal Desk

Unavailable

H 31 in W 60 in D 27 in

Victorian Golden Oak Swivel Pedestal Desk

By James Shoolbred

Located in Dorking, GB

This enables a full access to the interior 12 drawer and various compartments. The lift up writing slope reveals a further pen drawer and paper compartments.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century English Walnut Tunbridge Ware Writing Box
19th Century English Walnut Tunbridge Ware Writing Box

19th Century English Walnut Tunbridge Ware Writing Box

Unavailable

H 6.75 in W 19.75 in D 10 in

19th Century English Walnut Tunbridge Ware Writing Box

Located in Burton, TX

The piece exhibits several storage areas that once housed pens and writing supplies. Beneath the front storage areas, the box showcases a group of hidden drawers that that can be acc...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Walnut

Ant. Victorian Inlaid Turnbridge Ware Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H1036
Ant. Victorian Inlaid Turnbridge Ware Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H1036

Ant. Victorian Inlaid Turnbridge Ware Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H1036

Unavailable

H 7 in W 16 in D 9.5 in

Ant. Victorian Inlaid Turnbridge Ware Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H1036

Located in Vancouver, BC

Victorian Inlaid Turnbridge Ware Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H1036 Scotland 1870 Mixed Woods Original Finish Heavily inlaid top and front with brass plate Opens to reveal a pu...

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19th Century Scottish Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Wood

Bauhaus Art Deco Writing Set with Perpetual Calendar by Jakob Maul
Bauhaus Art Deco Writing Set with Perpetual Calendar by Jakob Maul

Bauhaus Art Deco Writing Set with Perpetual Calendar by Jakob Maul

Unavailable

H 3.55 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in

Bauhaus Art Deco Writing Set with Perpetual Calendar by Jakob Maul

Located in everton lymington, GB

Fabulous Art Deco German Bauhaus Perpetual Calendar with a Black Belgian Marble pen tray that has exquisite grain. This writing set would have adorned the work station of only the el...

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Chrome

Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century
Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century

Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 6 in W 10 in D 10.5 in

Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior opens to reveal a writing surface, three writing slates, a removable pen tray and two brass crown top glass inkwells.

Category

19th Century British Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Coromandel Mother-of-Pearl Writing Box by W. C. Fuller, 19th Century
Coromandel Mother-of-Pearl Writing Box by W. C. Fuller, 19th Century

Coromandel Mother-of-Pearl Writing Box by W. C. Fuller, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 16 in D 9.75 in

Coromandel Mother-of-Pearl Writing Box by W. C. Fuller, 19th Century

By W.C. Fuller

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The writing box has a pen tray to the centre, two lidded compartments, a fabulous pair of ebony turned lidded inkwells with carved mother-of-pearl insets and stationery dividers to t...

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900
Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900

Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900

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H 3.94 in W 11.23 in D 7.09 in

Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

Fine and rare Jugendstil / Art Nouveau / Secession / Arts & Crafts Erhard & Sohne writing desk set including pen tray with inkwell, match, letter and notepad holder, cord dispenser w...

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

English 18th Century Gentleman's Dressing Chest of Drawers, Fitted Top Drawer
English 18th Century Gentleman's Dressing Chest of Drawers, Fitted Top Drawer

English 18th Century Gentleman's Dressing Chest of Drawers, Fitted Top Drawer

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 42 in D 22.5 in

English 18th Century Gentleman's Dressing Chest of Drawers, Fitted Top Drawer

Located in Wells, ME

This fine chest has a mahogany fitted top drawer with sliding baize inlaid dressing panel that when slid back reveals small drawers and open compartments for dressing paraphernalia ...

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1770s English Chippendale Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet
Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet

Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet

Unavailable

H 6.7 in W 12.8 in D 9.8 in

Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

The box when opened has two pairs of trays which cantalever sideways to reveal a pen and writing implement storage area which also holds a velvet backed blotting paper book with pens...

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19th Century European Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Federal Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple Sewing Stand
19th Century Federal Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple Sewing Stand

19th Century Federal Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple Sewing Stand

Unavailable

H 29 in W 19.5 in D 16 in

19th Century Federal Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple Sewing Stand

Located in Woodbury, CT

Rare form mahogany sewing stand having four bowed out sides and cookie corner top above aprons fitted with bird's-eye maple panels having two bird's-eye maple faced drawers, the top ...

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Small Antique French Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Small Antique French Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Small Antique French Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Unavailable

H 63.59 in W 35.83 in D 20.28 in

Small Antique French Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

The central draw opens to reveal a fitted interior with a writing slope, including inkwells and pen trays. Below is a single shelf.

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1840s French Empire Antique Writing Pen

Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900
Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900

Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900

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H 1.78 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in

Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

We are proud to offer additionally a rare Jugendstil dragonfly bowl / tray and a fine writing desk set including pen tray with inkwell, match, letter and notepad holder, cord dispens...

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

The Saphire Mouthed Hummingbird by Pauquet - Hand coloured engraving - 19th c
The Saphire Mouthed Hummingbird by Pauquet - Hand coloured engraving - 19th c

Hippolyte Louis Emile Pauquet and Polydore PauquetThe Saphire Mouthed Hummingbird by Pauquet - Hand coloured engraving - 19th c, 1830

Unavailable

H 7.88 in W 10.63 in

The Saphire Mouthed Hummingbird by Pauquet - Hand coloured engraving - 19th c

By Hippolyte Louis Emile Pauquet and Polydore Pauquet

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

General age related toning and light staining. Some remains of pen / pencil drawing/writing on front and rear, which has been practically removed.

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1830s Old Masters Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Engraving

Kingfisher, Paradise Tanager and Oriole by Pauquet - Hand col. engr. - 19th c
Kingfisher, Paradise Tanager and Oriole by Pauquet - Hand col. engr. - 19th c

Hippolyte Louis Emile Pauquet and Polydore PauquetKingfisher, Paradise Tanager and Oriole by Pauquet - Hand col. engr. - 19th c, 1830

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H 7.88 in W 10.63 in

Kingfisher, Paradise Tanager and Oriole by Pauquet - Hand col. engr. - 19th c

By Hippolyte Louis Emile Pauquet and Polydore Pauquet

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

General age related toning and light staining. Some remains of pen / pencil drawing/writing on rear, which has been practically removed.

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1830s Old Masters Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Engraving

A Finch, Canary and Blue Tit by Pauquet - Hand coloured engraving - 19th century
A Finch, Canary and Blue Tit by Pauquet - Hand coloured engraving - 19th century

Hippolyte Louis Emile Pauquet and Polydore PauquetA Finch, Canary and Blue Tit by Pauquet - Hand coloured engraving - 19th century, 1830

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H 7.88 in W 10.63 in

A Finch, Canary and Blue Tit by Pauquet - Hand coloured engraving - 19th century

By Hippolyte Louis Emile Pauquet and Polydore Pauquet

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

General age related toning and light staining. Some remains of pen / pencil drawing/writing on rear, which has been practically removed.

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1830s Old Masters Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Engraving

Woodcut Engraving of Elector Frederick the Wise of Saxony’s Dream in 1517
Woodcut Engraving of Elector Frederick the Wise of Saxony’s Dream in 1517

Woodcut Engraving of Elector Frederick the Wise of Saxony’s Dream in 1517, 1717

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H 14.25 in W 19.25 in D 1 in

Woodcut Engraving of Elector Frederick the Wise of Saxony’s Dream in 1517

Located in Gallatin, TN

Thereupon the monk went to the church, and began to write in such large characters that I could read the writing at Schweinitz. The pen which he used was so large that its end reache...

Category

18th Century Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Engraving

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Key
Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Key

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Key

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H 5.91 in W 11.62 in D 9.06 in

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Key

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A military campaign brass bound walnut veneered writing slope, with a vintage pen. Opening up to reveal the classic fitted interior with black felt inlay.

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1850s English British Colonial Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Antique Russian Imperial Silver & Onyx Desk Writing Pen Set Inkwell Blotter Seal
Antique Russian Imperial Silver & Onyx Desk Writing Pen Set Inkwell Blotter Seal

Antique Russian Imperial Silver & Onyx Desk Writing Pen Set Inkwell Blotter Seal

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H 6 in W 12 in D 8 in

Antique Russian Imperial Silver & Onyx Desk Writing Pen Set Inkwell Blotter Seal

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique Russian Imperial silver and onyx four piece desk set, circa 1896. The set having variegated onyx bases and silver mounts, comprising a cut glass inkwell (which is rem...

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1890s Russian Baltic Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Onyx, Silver

English Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany
English Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

English Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

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H 8.25 in W 20 in D 11.25 in

English Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

An English writing slope (Captain's box) of brass-bound mahogany, featuring a two-section hinged interior that opens to become a writing desk, with compartments for inkwells, writing...

Category

19th Century English Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment
English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

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H 7.5 in W 19.75 in D 10.5 in

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Austin, TX

An English writing slope (Captain's box) of brass-bound mahogany, featuring a two-section hinged interior that opens to become a writing desk, with compartments for inkwells, writing...

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19th Century English Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany
English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

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H 6.5 in W 20 in D 11 in

English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English military officer's writing slope (or Captain's box) of brass-bound mahogany, from the Campaign Era, featuring a two-section hinged interior that opens to become a writ...

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19th Century English Campaign Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table
Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table

Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table

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H 29.53 in W 42.52 in D 22.45 in

Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table

By Maple & Co.

Located in Pulborough, GB

The desk has three spacious drawers that provide ample storage space for documents, papers, pens, and other writing essentials. Each drawer has a stylish brass handle that not only l...

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19th Century British Edwardian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk

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H 42.5 in W 37.5 in D 21 in

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk

By George Montague Ellwood

Located in London, GB

George Montague Ellwood (1875-1955) for J.S. Henry An oak writing desk with sloping pen compartment just above the writing area flanked by stylised inlaid details of a pair of quills...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Copper

19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass
19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass

19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass

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H 6.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass

Located in Choudrant, LA

~Direct from England~ ~Lovely antique English Campaign mahogany portable writing slope desk~ ~Wide brass binding on top and sides with center brass plate (not monogramed) on the desk...

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

19th Century Early Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk
19th Century Early Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk

19th Century Early Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk

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H 34 in W 26 in D 23 in

19th Century Early Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century walnut Davenport writing desk, the slide action top with a green leather writing surface decorated with gold tooling, surmounted by a pierced brass gallery, the hinged s...

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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Ebonised Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Ebonised Davenport

Victorian Burr Walnut Ebonised Davenport

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H 41 in W 23 in D 15.5 in

Victorian Burr Walnut Ebonised Davenport

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Burr Walnut Ebonised Davenport - Aesthetic influences with a birdseye maple fitted upstand above a writing drawer with inkwells and pen compartments, and an inlaid cupboard...

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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Super Rare 19th Century Transforming Ladies Desk, Empire Secretary, Mahogany
Super Rare 19th Century Transforming Ladies Desk, Empire Secretary, Mahogany

Super Rare 19th Century Transforming Ladies Desk, Empire Secretary, Mahogany

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H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in

Super Rare 19th Century Transforming Ladies Desk, Empire Secretary, Mahogany

Located in Greven, DE

In the back, there are compartments for pens, inkware, and writing utensils. There is a tableau drawer underneath the frame.

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19th Century French Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Davenport
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Davenport

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Davenport

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H 36 in W 23 in D 24.5 in

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Davenport

Located in Richmond, Surrey

The pull-out fitted interior, includes: red leather adjustable writing surface slope with and pen/ink wells and two small drawers.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Walnut

1800's Antique Fine French Napoleon III Marquetry, Drawers, Bonheur Du Jour Desk
1800's Antique Fine French Napoleon III Marquetry, Drawers, Bonheur Du Jour Desk

1800's Antique Fine French Napoleon III Marquetry, Drawers, Bonheur Du Jour Desk

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H 68.75 in W 33 in D 19.75 in

1800's Antique Fine French Napoleon III Marquetry, Drawers, Bonheur Du Jour Desk

Located in Austin, TX

French Napoleon III period lady's writing desk, late 19th c., pediment with gilt metal urn finial, superstructure fitted with two cabinet doors accented with marquetry of bird perche...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Wood

Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk c.1860 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk c.1860 19th Century

Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk c.1860 19th Century

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H 35.83 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in

Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk c.1860 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The hinged 'piano' lid opening to reveal maple veneered drawers and a pull out writing slope with pen & ink compartments to one side and a stationary well below.

Category

1860s Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

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H 40.95 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

Located in London, GB

It is crafted from fabulous burr walnut and the hinged pull out writing slope features the original inset gilt tooled navy leather writing surface, ink bottles and pen tray.

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1860s English Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Hand Painted Writing Box, English, Cedar, Desktop Pen Case, Edwardian
Antique Hand Painted Writing Box, English, Cedar, Desktop Pen Case, Edwardian

Antique Hand Painted Writing Box, English, Cedar, Desktop Pen Case, Edwardian

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H 1.78 in W 10.44 in D 3.75 in

Antique Hand Painted Writing Box, English, Cedar, Desktop Pen Case, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique handpainted writing box. An English, cedar desktop pen case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Cedar

Antique Writing Slope, English, Rosewood, Leather, Pen Box Victorian, circa 1880
Antique Writing Slope, English, Rosewood, Leather, Pen Box Victorian, circa 1880

Antique Writing Slope, English, Rosewood, Leather, Pen Box Victorian, circa 1880

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H 5.91 in W 12.21 in D 8.86 in

Antique Writing Slope, English, Rosewood, Leather, Pen Box Victorian, circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique writing slope. An English, rosewood and leather pen box, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Rosewood

Antique French Silver Gilt & Enamel Writing Desk Set c1890 Pen Pencil Clock Seal
Antique French Silver Gilt & Enamel Writing Desk Set c1890 Pen Pencil Clock Seal

Antique French Silver Gilt & Enamel Writing Desk Set c1890 Pen Pencil Clock Seal

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H 0.87 in W 3.19 in D 4.73 in

Antique French Silver Gilt & Enamel Writing Desk Set c1890 Pen Pencil Clock Seal

Located in London, GB

There is an also a curved compartment containing a cream handled pen and pencil set - the pen with fountain pen nib and the pencil with an original wooden pencil inserted into a hold...

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19th Century French Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Enamel

Victorian Mahogany Writing Box
Victorian Mahogany Writing Box

Victorian Mahogany Writing Box

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H 5 in W 17 in D 10 in

Victorian Mahogany Writing Box

Located in Montreal, QC

Victorian mahogany writing box with brass banding and medallion, the front unlocking to reveal (later) fitted red baize writing slope, and pen, stamp, and inkwell compartments.

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19th Century English Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Brass bound writing box
Brass bound writing box

Brass bound writing box

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H 6.5 in W 16 in D 9.5 in

Brass bound writing box

Located in Cheshire, GB

Brass bound rosewood writing box, the exterior with brass edges inlaid detail and recessed side handles, the fully fitted interior with inset green leather writing surface and pen tr...

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19th Century British Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Wood

Rare Vizagapatam Writing Slope
Rare Vizagapatam Writing Slope

Rare Vizagapatam Writing Slope

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H 6 in W 14 in D 10.5 in

Rare Vizagapatam Writing Slope

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare late 18th century Vizagapatam writing slope with engraved and pen-worked bone trim, fully fitted interior with drawers, inkwells, solid horn quill holder, spring-loaded secret d...

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18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Writing Pen

19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope
19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope

19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope

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H 5 in W 15.5 in D 10 in

19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope

Located in Martlesham, GB

A lovely quality 19th century Coromandel writing slope, having a silver plated plaque on the front, opening up to reveal blue lined writing surface, a pen rest, three small compartme...

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1840s English Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Wood

Antique Mahogany Inlaid Writing Box
Antique Mahogany Inlaid Writing Box

Antique Mahogany Inlaid Writing Box

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H 6.7 in W 13.39 in D 9.85 in

Antique Mahogany Inlaid Writing Box

Located in Worcester, GB

Compartments within for pens and inkwell. The writing surface lifts up to reveal storage space below for papers.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Writing Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Antique Writing Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Antique Writing Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay

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H 4.5 in W 13 in D 10.5 in

Antique Writing Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Houston, TX

This beautiful antique writing box is inlaid with mother of pearl. The interior has one glass inkwell, four compartments with removable tops and a large compartment to store writing ...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Mother-of-Pearl

18th Century Louis XV Wood Marquetry Writing Box
18th Century Louis XV Wood Marquetry Writing Box

18th Century Louis XV Wood Marquetry Writing Box

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H 22.45 in W 13.39 in D 10.24 in

18th Century Louis XV Wood Marquetry Writing Box

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

The front of this antique box has two small drawers with sandbox and several compartments for paper, pens and other writing instruments. Gilt bronze knobs, finely chiseled with folia...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Empire Rosewood Console Writing Table
19th Century English Empire Rosewood Console Writing Table

19th Century English Empire Rosewood Console Writing Table

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H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in

19th Century English Empire Rosewood Console Writing Table

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful small antique English Empire rosewood console or writing table with integral writing slide and pen drawer circa 1820 in date.

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1820s English Empire Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rosewood

Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

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H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 9.06 in

Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality figured walnut brass bound writing box having brass bound corners and straps opening to reveal a fitted writing slope, pen tray, original ink bottle, two li...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

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H 6.11 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box with brass bound corners and straps opening to reveal a fitted writing slope, pen tray, original ink bottle, two lift up lids openin...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

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H 6.5 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut brass bound quality burr walnut writing box with brass corners and straps opening to reveal a fitted writing slope with a pen tray, two lift up ...

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1860s Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Campaign Writing Slope Box - Leather Interior
Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Campaign Writing Slope Box - Leather Interior

Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Campaign Writing Slope Box - Leather Interior

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H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in

Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Campaign Writing Slope Box - Leather Interior

Located in King's Lynn, GB

At the top of the writing slope it features an inkwell, with a royal crown brass top, and a pen space.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Pen

Materials

Brass

Regency Brass-Bound Mahogany Writing Slope by Hicks of London
Regency Brass-Bound Mahogany Writing Slope by Hicks of London

Regency Brass-Bound Mahogany Writing Slope by Hicks of London

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H 6.75 in W 17.75 in D 10.25 in

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Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

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Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew

Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew

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Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew

By Richard Wathew

Located in Northampton, GB

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Writing Set with Desk Clock, Carriage, Pendulette, Paris, Signed Moser, C. 1850

Writing Set with Desk Clock, Carriage, Pendulette, Paris, Signed Moser, C. 1850

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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

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It is crafted from fabulous burr walnut and the hinged pull out writing slope features an inset gilt tooled green leather writing surface  and pen tray.

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English Mahogany Davenport Desk

English Mahogany Davenport Desk

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Victorian Rosewood and Marquetry Stationary Box

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Victorian Rosewood and Marquetry Stationary Box

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Victorian rosewood with marquetry inlaid top and front writing box, with drop front to reveal red leather writing slope, pen tray and brass capped glass inkwell, with hidden letter c...

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