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Early 20th Century Italian Barbotine Wall Charger of Saint John the Evangelist
Located in Dallas, TX
Evangelist holding a quill and writing in his open book, accompanied by an eagle, the traditional emblem of
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Quilling

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
Located in Reading, Berkshire
quill pen set, large vertical Glass Silver inkwell And The Original "shannon ruler". main pic at bottom
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Quilling

Materials

Brass

Holly Fern, Common Prickly Fern and Angular-leaved Prickly Fern – Triptych, 1873
Located in Langweer, NL
fern allies, from the dense, grass-like quills emerging from submerged root systems to the
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1870s British Antique Quilling

Materials

Paper

European Quillwort and Creeping Pillwort – Botanical Triptych, 1873
Located in Langweer, NL
fern allies, from the dense, grass-like quills emerging from submerged root systems to the
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1870s British Antique Quilling

Materials

Paper

Antique Art Deco Green Onyx Gold Champlevé Enamel Office Inkwell Ink Pen Stand
Located in Greven, DE
container for holding ink, into which quills or pens could be dipped. The body of the inkwell is lavishly
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Quilling

Materials

Onyx, Metal, Enamel

Fine Quality Antique George III Figured Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
including two original inkwells and spaces for pens and quills. A long side drawer accessible via a
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Quilling

Materials

Mahogany

Henry Chawner Georgian Sterling Silver Ladies Inkstand
By Henry Chawner
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
addition to impressive scalloped bases. The ink, pen/quill and pounce bottles retain the original plain
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1780s English George III Antique Quilling

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Oil On Canvas Painting, Portrait Of A Scholar, C1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
subject is depicted with a quill in hand, suggesting a connection to academia or literature and is framed
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Early 20th Century Antique Quilling

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Canvas

Painted Faience Inkwell With Brass Lids
Located in Charlottesville, VA
liners, and a central well—likely for quills or sand shaker. A charming example of decorative yet
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Early 19th Century French Antique Quilling

Materials

Faience

Antique Regency Amboyna Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Writing Slope, c.1830
Located in Worcester, GB
-pearl, ebony, and silver stringing. The lid is centred with a motif of a quill and letter, framed within
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Early 19th Century British Antique Quilling

Materials

Amboyna

Antique 19th C. French Provincial Louis X11 Crowned Porcupine Pewter Wall Plate
Located in Elkhart, IN
century, that the porcupine could project its quills at its opponents. Dangerous, both near and far, then
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Quilling

Materials

Pewter

19th century patinated Bronze statue titled “Ad Lumen”, signed by Émile Picault
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
while seeming pointing to the heavens. He is seated with a book and a quill pen in his right hand. His
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19th Century French Antique Quilling

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Bronze

Portrait Young Girl Mengs Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Woman Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
with other simple but precious jewels. She is holding a quill and a notebook, suggesting an artistic
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Quilling

Materials

Oil

Antique Mr Punch Doorstop, English, Painted Figure, Door Keeper, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Dressed in fine robes, his right hand holding a feathered quill and piece of paper Appealing weight in
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Quilling

Materials

Iron

Victorian Silver Plate Writing Slope In The Shape of a Book With Compartments
Located in Reading, Berkshire
square Sold With Modern Notepad and Quill Set Total internal measurements Height: 5.cm Width 21.7cm
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Quilling

Materials

Silver Plate

Writing Casket with Steel-Cut Decoration, Biedermeier, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
lockable and features an interior compartment for an inkwell, blotting sand, and a quill holder. The fold
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Quilling

Materials

Steel

Russian Neoclassical Mahogany And Bronze Mounted Table
Located in Essex, MA
clustered arrow quills. Lower star form shelf with compass inlay. Casters.
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1810s European Neoclassical Antique Quilling

Materials

Bronze

Extraordinary 18th-Century Steel, Gold Silver Learned Man’s Signet Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
period. The central monogram, Gothic C H, is framed by an unfurled book, a quill, Mercury’s winged helmet
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Mid-18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Quilling

Materials

Gold, Silver, Steel

Johann Rudolf Feyerabend, Trompe-l’œil Still Life with Draughts Board, 18th C.
Located in New York, NY
quill and stick of red sealing wax, a steel penknife, glass apothecary flasks, and a set of nesting
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Late 18th Century Swiss Antique Quilling

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Laptop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
neatly into a relatively compact box, as well as storage for ink wells, sand wells, pens, and quills
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Quilling

Materials

Metal

Antique Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century, England
Located in Chappaqua, NY
on later custom stand. Engraved brass plaque reads, L.P. Parson 1849. Original glass inkwells, quills
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Quilling

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Brass

Victorian Ebonised Desk Set With Two Cut Glass Inkwells Decorated With Brass
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Decorative Idents Drawer Supplied With A Modern Day Quill Pen, Notepad A Vintage
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Quilling

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Chrome, Brass

Mühlen Leendertz Issum Majolica Glazed Lion Mask Inkwell and Desk Stand
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
quill pens. A central raised square tower contains the inkwell reserve. The sides are molded in deep
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1880s German Victorian Antique Quilling

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Brass

An Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Inkstand
By Jacob Petite
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rococo base with the original porcelain inkwells with lids, with two small openings for Quill pens
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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Antique Quilling

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Porcelain

Biblical Engraving – Evangelists Matthew Mark, Pieter Mortier, Early 1700s
Located in Langweer, NL
, signifying courage and the resurrection. Mark holds a quill and book, pausing in thought as he records his
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Early 1700s Dutch Antique Quilling

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Paper

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Desk Stand, Two Cut Glass Inkwells With A Pen Tray
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Modern Day Quill Pen, Notepad A Vintage Boxed Waterman Ballpoint
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Quilling

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Chrome

Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells Lambe
By John Lambe
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Inlay. Manufactured By Esteemed Maker Wells Lambe. Item will include new notepad pad, Quill pen
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19th Century British Regency Antique Quilling

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Brass

Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
pen or quill seen in the pictures is not included in this offer.
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1890s German Black Forest Antique Quilling

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Wood

Saint Mark Evangelist Guercino Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Italy
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
, half-length portrait, in profile to the right, intent on tempering the quill. On the dark background
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Quilling

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Oil

Swedish Gustavian 19th Century Painted Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
cubbies provide lodgings for inkpots, quills, parchment…or perhaps a laptop and tablet for today's needs
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Quilling

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Pine

Antique Victorian English Bramah Leather Fold-out Correspondence Writing Desk
By Joseph Bramah
Located in Reading, Berkshire
and match-striker for light. New notepad, Quill Pen modern. With Esteemed Locksmith "Bramah" Lock, no
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Quilling

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Brass

Exquisite Victorian Walnut Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope
Located in Reading, Berkshire
with: A working key, with gold key swing tag. A modern quill holder Two brass topped glass
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Quilling

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Brass

Portrait of Monsieur Aubert, a ceremonial portrait by Nicolas de Largillière
By Nicolas de Largillière
Located in PARIS, FR
a silver bell, partly hidden by a letter, a quill and a wax stick, an open wallet. The chromatic
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1720s Old Masters Antique Quilling

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Oil

A superb rare Flight Barr, Worcester Porcelain Inkstand c.1800
By Barr, Flight Barr Worcester
Located in Exeter, GB
flanking the dolphin-form handle accommodating a removable candle sconce, a pair of quill-holders applied
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19th Century British Antique Quilling

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Porcelain

Antique Portrait of Jan Wagenaar – Dutch Historian of Amsterdam, Dated 1766
Located in Langweer, NL
pose at a writing desk, surrounded by books and a quill, reinforcing his scholarly identity. His
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Quilling

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Mennonite Minister Jan Nieuwenhuyzen – Etching c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
enlightenment: a laurel wreath (for honor and wisdom), a quill and inkwell (for writing and intellectual pursuit
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Quilling

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Paper

Grand Tour Serpentine Inkwell and Cover Inset with 7 Lava Stone Cameos, 19th C
Located in Spencertown, NY
The 7 cameos of historical figures, fitted with 3 quill holders, 2 inkwells and a pounce pot. The
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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Quilling

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Serpentine

"Register June 5th. A Great Day of Patriotic Devotion and Obligation” WWI Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
brandishing a quill pen before a cheering crowd. He stands in front of the American flag. The text urges
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1910s American Modern Antique Quilling

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Paper

Antique 19th c. French Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century to emulate the grandeur of the Louie XVI period. Imagine the quill pens of bygone eras
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1870s French Louis XIV Antique Quilling

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Bronze

Feathered Pomo Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Pomo bowl with geometric flower design on bottom and sides. Shell beads and quill fobs. Late 19th
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Quilling

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Shell, Willow, Feathers

Victorian Polished Leather Document Box With Leather Lining Stamped GMC
Located in Reading, Berkshire
the profession. Box with be sent with A modern notepad. An a quill pen with pen stand. Base
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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Quilling

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Brass

Antique Mr Punch Doorstop, English, Cast Iron, Figural Door Keeper, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
' with his left hand against his nose Dressed in fine robes, his right hand holding a feathered quill and
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1880s British Victorian Antique Quilling

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Iron

19th Century French Carved Oak Wall Fragment Depicting Scientific Instruments
Located in Atlanta, GA
instruments include a globe, compass, spyglass and quill. Embracing the intricate artistry of 19th-century
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19th Century French Antique Quilling

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Oak

Sioux Beaded Pipe Bag
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
are quilled slats on parfleche, dyed red with similar traditional geometric designs, framed on bottom
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Quilling

Materials

Hide, Beads

Portrait of a Lady Holding Statuette - Italian Baroque Old Master oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
for a man of learning, paintbrush for an artist or aspiring one, quill for a writer etc. In this case
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17th Century Baroque Antique Quilling

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Oil

Set of 3 Biblical Engravings – Adoration, St. Matthew Healing the Blind (1735)
Located in Langweer, NL
, shows "St. Matthew the Evangelist" standing upon a pedestal, barefoot, holding a book and quill. A
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1730s English Antique Quilling

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Paper

18th Century Sterling Silver Ladies Inkstand
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Each internal compartment is fitted with a cut glass bottle. The ink, pen/quill and pounce bottles
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1780s English George III Antique Quilling

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Sterling Silver

Paul to Timothy Engraving – St. Paul Foretells Death Martyrdom c.1735
Located in Langweer, NL
halo, holding a quill and scroll, symbolising his final teachings and writings before his impending
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1730s English Antique Quilling

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Paper

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exquisite Gift For The Writing Enthusiast. Item will include new notepad pad, Quill pen (modern), and one
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19th Century British Campaign Antique Quilling

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Brass

Antique Georgian Paper Scroll Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
(Quilling) is the art of rolling, shaping, and glueing paper that results in creating a unified, decorative
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Late 18th Century English George II Antique Quilling

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Glass, Boxwood, Paper

St. Paul to Galatians – Rejecting Mosaic Law, Antique Engraving c.1735
Located in Langweer, NL
of divine inspiration. He gestures emphatically, quill in hand, as he writes his epistle on a scroll
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1730s English Antique Quilling

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Paper

Epistle to the Hebrews Engraving – Paul, Law Gospel Allegory c.1735
Located in Langweer, NL
, scrolls, and quills, symbolising scholarship and divine inspiration. Above him, the clouds part to reveal
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1730s English Antique Quilling

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Paper

Scottish Interior - Scottish 19th century Victorian art interior oil painting
By George Hay
Located in Hagley, England
) together with William Quiller Orchardson (1832-1910), William McTaggart (1835-1910) and Hugh Cameron (1835
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19th Century Victorian Antique Quilling

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Oil

French Painted Toleware and Brass Desk Lamp A lovely piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
, the lamp comes with its original adjustable toleware shade set with quill A Very traditional design
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19th Century Empire Antique Quilling

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Brass

An English Regency period penwork occasional table
Located in Lymington, GB
fine quill pens and brushes showing charming, often naïve subjects reflecting the amateur nature of the
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19th Century English Regency Antique Quilling

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Serpentine

Pair Of 20th Century Victorian Solid Silver Grotesque Inkwells, London c.1880
By Daniel Charles Houle
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
reminiscent of a demon wearing a carnival mask, ears modelled as quill rests, these inkwells are the work of
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19th Century British Other Antique Quilling

Materials

Silver

Hedgehog Species from The Mammals Natural History Lithographs, Published 1836
Located in Langweer, NL
species, particularly their size, body shape, and quill structure. Description of Species: 1. De
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1830s Antique Quilling

Materials

Paper

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Antique Quilling For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique quilling for your home. An antique quilling — often made from wood, bone and ebony — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique quilling — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique quilling, those designed in Folk Art, Georgian and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique quilling over the years, but those crafted by Sioux Indian Art, Native American Art and Henry Chawner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Quilling?

The average selling price for an antique quilling at 1stDibs is $1,592, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $55,000 for the highest priced.