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Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
rich patina, the mortar is ideal today as a tabletop planter, vase or pen holder. Minor splits to wood
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Pen Holder

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Pine

Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Desk Set of American Interest
Located in London, GB
Austrian cold-painted bronze desk set of American interest. Austrian, c. 1910 Letter holder
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Early 20th Century Austrian Native American Antique Pen Holder

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Bronze

French 19th Century Charles X St. Bronze, Ormolu and Sienna Marble Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
lid removes to reveal the inkwell and pen holders. All original gilt and patina throughout.
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Pen Holder

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Bronze, Ormolu

Chinese Folding Floor Screen with Stone Insets
Located in Atlanta, GA
hard stones. The top features flowers in vases, desk top scholar objects such as seal and brush pen
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Stone

Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style
Located in London, GB
. The inkstand comprises two wells, four pen holders, and a sander.
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19th Century English Gothic Antique Pen Holder

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Brass

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
and a lift up pen holder on top Finished with claret tooled leather acting as a writing surface One
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1860s Victorian Antique Pen Holder

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Walnut

Mahogany Marine Or Campaign Writing Slope With A Hidden Compartment, 19th Centur
Located in Brussels, Brussels
, two inkwells, and a pen holder. It also has a mechanism that, when activated, reveals a trapdoor with
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pen Holder

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Mahogany

Small Antique Calligrapher s Quill Pot, Chinese, Soapstone, Carved, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique calligrapher's quill pot. A Chinese, rouge soapstone carved pen holder
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Pen Holder

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Soapstone

Bronze Inkwell Modelled as Ram s Head
Located in Montreal, QC
is hinged to reveal two ink pots and a pen holder, (liner missing). The ram has a rather noble
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19th Century French Antique Pen Holder

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Bronze

Pair Of French Champlevé Desk Inkwells, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
tray with pen holders, in the Napoleon III style. The inkwell is crafted in champlevé enamel — a
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Pen Holder

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Ottoman Empire Parcel-Gilt Silver Qalamdan
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Ottoman Empire parcel-gilt silver qalamdan, the slender rectangular pen holder with faceted
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Early 18th Century Turkish Antique Pen Holder

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Silver

19th Century French Bronze Desk Inkwell
Located in High Point, NC
the surrounding design. Flanking the surface are two curved pen holders, adding both function and
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19th Century French Antique Pen Holder

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Bronze

19th Century Tomb of the Scipios Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in New Orleans, LA
lid to reveal a pair of ink wells and a pen holder. The Tomb of the Scipios was erected around 150
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Pen Holder

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Siena Marble

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

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Silver

OPENING WRITING TABLE SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY
Located in Firenze, FI
details that further enhance its preciousness. The writing table is equipped with a pen holder with
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Pen Holder

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Fruitwood

French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu, Crystal and Breccia marble inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
showcases a front carved pen holder, with the ink vessels behind. At the center back is a handsome Ormolu
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19th Century French Empire Antique Pen Holder

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Marble, Ormolu

French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
addition a pen holder and a small container for matches with an accompanying match striker on the reverse
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Pen Holder

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Bronze

Antique Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, circa 1850
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
shell style cover. The inkwell and the pen holder both have hinged lids, one with a shell motif and the
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Late 19th Century Asian Islamic Antique Pen Holder

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Bronze

Art Deco Desk Set, By George Betjemann for Aspreys, London 1921
By George Betjemann Sons
Located in Richmond, Surrey
casket / box featuring a hinged lid, and an oval pen holder / tray incorporating an inkwell. Each piece
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Pen Holder

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Onyx

Desk Register from Buffalo Bill s Hotel in the Rockies
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
, envelope holder, pen holder, two envelopes, baggage claim tag, and register. Pen entries for 1911. A piece
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Early 20th Century American Antique Pen Holder

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Swiss carved black Forest shaggy dog inkwell with pen holder. In the 1800’s the wood carving
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Pen Holder

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Wood

Chinese Qing Sancai Glazed Porcelain Cow Pen Joss Stick Holder
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish antique Chinese Qing sancai glazed porcelain joss stick holder formed as an oasis or pen
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Pen Holder

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Porcelain

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Pen Brush Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" bronze pen brush holder By Tiffany Studios (signed to
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Pen Holder

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Bronze

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
highly collectible and revered for their intricate designs and functional elegance. The pen holder with
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19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Pen Holder

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Brass

English Silver Mug Antique Cup Silver Plated Jug Handled Plain Drink Tankard
Located in Wembley, GB
reflects the enduring appeal of English craftsmanship, suitable for use as a drinking vessel, pen holder
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1910s English Art Deco Antique Pen Holder

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Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Small Gouda Pottery Art Nouveau Decorative Cup or Pen Pencil Holder
Located in Miami, FL
Dutch Art Deco ceramic cup or pen/pencil holder from Gouda, Holland with traditional period flowery
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Pen Holder

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Ceramic

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Notepad Holder With Pen Rest
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze notepad holder with
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Pen Holder

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Sterling Silver, Bronze

Rare 19th Century Italian Renaissance Murillo Design Collectors Writing Cabinet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Blotter Inkwell Notepad Pen Pen Holder
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Leather

Antique Ornate Gilt Bronze Pen Rest or Holder with Onyx Base Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique pen rest or holder is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Pen Holder

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Onyx, Bronze

Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Siena Marble Inkwell
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of rectangular shape, decorated with gothic cathedral arcades, with two wells and two pen holders
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1820s French Gothic Revival Antique Pen Holder

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson
By Samson Cie
Located in Paris, FR
holes which serve as pen holders. Samson mark under the base. circa 920 Dimensions: W 6.3 in, D
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Pen Holder

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Enamel, Bronze

Antique Persian Qajar Period Engraved and Inlaid Iron Metal Pen Box or Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the Qajar period, this cast iron pen case is highly and intricately engraved with a
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18th Century Indian Other Antique Pen Holder

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Gold, Iron

WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plate 3 Piece Desk Set Stamp Holder Blotter Pen Tray
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Nouveau desk set includes a "rocking" blotter, 5" x 2.5"; a pen tray, 9.75" x 2.25", and a hinged stamp
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Pen Holder

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Silver Plate

Blonde Arts Crafts Desk English Antique 1900 Leather Oak Shapland Petter
By Shapland Petter
Located in London, GB
and side pen holder, a very handy over-shelf, four large solid oak pull-out drawers, a lower shelf and
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Pen Holder

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Copper

19th Century French Sterling Silver Repoussé Early Fountain Pen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Repousse sterling French pen with crystal holder - very elegant and signed at the tip
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Pen Holder

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Sterling Silver

Finely Carved Chinese Brush Holder Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Rosewood brush holder (pen pot) circa late Qing dynasty. Finely carved on surface with a
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Pen Holder

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Wood

Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
interior cavity to store a reed pen.The pen holder with faceted rounded ends and a hinged lid attached to a
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19th Century Moorish Antique Pen Holder

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Brass

Exquisite Rococo Gilt-Bronze Malachite Encrier Inkwell Desk Set ca. 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
- the smaller flower is likely intended as a pen-holder with some associated ink staining on the
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19th Century Rococo Antique Pen Holder

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Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Art Deco Period Cast Ducks on Italian Marble with Original Nib Pen
Located in Louisville, KY
nib pen and holder that rests in between the two fowl. Truly a great find for those with a passion for
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Pen Holder

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Marble, Metal

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
form with an interior cavity to store a reed pen.The pen holder with faceted rounded ends and a hinged
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Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Pen Holder

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Brass

Chamberlains Worcester Ink Stand Writing Set, Orange, Gilt Neoclassical, ca 1810
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in London, GB
1810. The ink stand contains a stand with a pen holder or candle holder in the shape of a serpent's
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1810s English Regency Antique Pen Holder

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Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Writing Desk Set Coalbrookdale Porcelain Encrusted Flowers, ca1830
By Samuel Alcock Co.
Located in London, GB
of a tray, an inkwell with inner liner and double cover, a pen holder, and a blot holder. This item
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1830s English Rococo Revival Antique Pen Holder

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Porcelain

19th Century Black Forest Cigar Holder of a Bear Holding a Barrel
Located in San Francisco, CA
 cigars but could be used on a desk as a pen or trinket holder
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Pen Holder

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Walnut

19th Century Belgium Louis XV Rococo Repousse Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
including a deep curve at the front for pen rest, and a letter holder decorated with cherub, floral and
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Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Pen Holder

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Brass, Metal

French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret
Located in Miami, FL
pen or pencil holder. It would also make a wonderful makeup pencil or brush holder on a vanity
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Pen Holder

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Birch, Mahogany

Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman s Dressing Table
Located in Forney, TX
restoration to porcelain inkwell and pen holder. Overall a wonderful example, in great shape, with nothing
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Pen Holder

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Brass

Regency Mahogany And Brass Inkstand
Located in Essex, MA
With two ink bottles and candle holder and pen rest. Lower drawer. Brass paw feet.
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1820s English Regency Antique Pen Holder

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Brass

Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820
Located in Knivsta, SE
shaker with a perforated lid, as well as two smaller holders for pens or writing accessories. The central
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1820s French Empire Antique Pen Holder

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Bronze

Travelling Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Edmund Nye c1860
By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
woolwork banding to the border. Internally there is a small writing slope, pen tray, and inkwell holder
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1860s British Victorian Antique Pen Holder

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Wood

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
By King Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
up and adjusts the height with the rachet support, inside fitted with pen tray and ink bottle holders
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Pen Holder

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Mahogany

Antique Silver Hukin Heath Sealing Wax Desk Set, London, 1920s, Art Deco
Located in Greven, DE
&Heath, and a silver mark "9025". Comprising: Seal, Match Strike & Holder, Candle Holder, Two Pen Rests
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Pen Holder

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Silver

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

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Sterling Silver, Bronze

Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather
By Thompson Cabinet Company
Located in Reading, Berkshire
working keys, both with gold key swing tag. A modern notepad. A modern quill holder A vintage pen or
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1820s British Georgian Antique Pen Holder

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Brass

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
condition, with beautiful patina from age. Matching desk accessories including a calendar holder, pen tray
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Pen Holder

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Rocker Blotter, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
beautiful patina from age. Matching desk accessories including a calendar holder, pen tray, inkwell, and
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Pen Holder

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Bronze

French Art Deco Cigarette Box, Walnut Wood and Leather
Located in Miami, FL
as a pen or pencil holder. Wonderful design. Measures: 6 1/8" long x 4 7/8" deep x 5" high
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Pen Holder

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Leather, Walnut

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
condition, with beautiful patina from age. Matching desk accessories including a calendar holder, pen
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Pen Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique pen holder available at 1stDibs. Each antique pen holder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique pen holder — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique pen holder, those designed in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique pen holder over the years, but those crafted by Staffordshire, Black Forest and Georges Delvaux are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Pen Holder?

An antique pen holder can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $995, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.
Questions About Antique Pen Holder
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A pen holder is called a pen stand. It is used to store all types of pens, pencils and other small stationary. There are modern, mid-century modern and many more types of pen holders for you to choose from on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.