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Impressive 1870s Arapaho/Sioux Beaded Hide Dress
By Arapaho Indian Art
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
the first dress made after quilling. Stars on dress, and unusual beaded bottom. Period: 1870s Origin
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1870s American Native American Antique Quilling

Materials

Hide

Quill Box
By Craft
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Boxes quill small perfect.
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Quilling

Materials

Horn, Wood

Indian Quill Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
A fantastic hand-crafted quill and bone inlay box from India. It is in great condition and the lift
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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Quilling

Quill Basket Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
This basket box is an impeccable example of Indian porcupine quill basket and box craftsmanship and
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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Quilling

19th Century Anglo-Indian Quill Box
Located in Water Mill, NY
Beautifully made 19th century Anglo-Indian quill box
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19th Century Antique Quilling

Rare Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Slope Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
A rare Anglo-Indian porcupine quill slope desk. with fitted interior, very elaborate, with hidden
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19th Century Indian Antique Quilling

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Wood

Pair of Quill Work Pictures, 17th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Historic pair of late 17th century English quill work floral pictures in period wood oval frames
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17th Century English Queen Anne Antique Quilling

Materials

Paper

18th Century Military Boot Form Quill Pen Holder
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 18th century military boot form quill pen holder made of pottery. Please note of wear
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18th Century Antique Quilling

Materials

Pottery

English Rolled Paper or Quilled Paper Tea Caddy
Located in Stamford, CT
"quilled" paper with Satinwood and glass panes. The interior also has a wooden lid. Made in England. Please
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18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Quilling

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Glass, Satinwood, Paper

19th Century 6-Sided Anglo-Indian Quill Box
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unusual 19th Century 6-sided Anglo-Indian quill box
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19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Quilling

17th Century Oak Box with Original Quill Drawer
Located in London, GB
A rare mid-17th century oak writing box, decorated with lunettes, gouges and punchwork. Used by owners in the Tudor, Elizabethan and Jacobean periods for the housing of limited pers...
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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Quilling

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Oak

Quill and Inkwell Township Clerk Sign with Gilt Lettering
Located in Woodbury, CT
lettering and the unusual graphic of a quill-pen and inkwell
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19th Century American Antique Quilling

Early 19th Century Worcester Porcelain Swan Ink and Quill Holder
Located in Nashville, TN
Early 19th Century very Unique Worcester porcelain ink and quill holder in the shape of a Swan
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Early 19th Century English Antique Quilling

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Porcelain

Unique 19th Century Anglo-Indian, Wood Quill Bowl Supported by Elephant Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century stunning Anglo-Indian mahogany porcupine quill bowl with bone inlay on a three
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Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Quilling

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Bone, Mahogany

19th Century Horn and Silver Quill Holder with Unicorn Figure on Marble Base
Located in Nashville, TN
19th century horn and silver quill holder with unicorn figure on marble base.
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19th Century Italian Antique Quilling

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Marble

19th Century Charles X Bronze Gilt-Metal Quill Holders on Red Marble Plinths
Located in Nashville, TN
This very unusual pair of 19th century Charles X gilt and metal quill holders are in the shape of
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Late 19th Century French Charles X Antique Quilling

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Marble, Bronze

George IV Silver Vinaigrette "Quill Pen and Book Grille" by William Edwards 1823
By William Edwards
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
depicting an open book and a quill pen amongst flower stems. By William Edwards, London, 1823. In good
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1820s English George IV Antique Quilling

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Silver

Le petit garcon au porte-plume (Little Boy with Quill Pen), c.1900
By Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Located in Oakland Hills, CA
shown here, deep in childish though as he writes (or draws) with his quill pen. He is incredibly
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Early 1900s Impressionist Antique Quilling

1890s Russian Fabergé Imperial-era Silver Dip Pen, St. Petersburg
By Fabergé
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II, the tapering cylindrical quill of rococo design
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Late 19th Century Russian Rococo Antique Quilling

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Silver

Oil portrait of a gentleman
Located in Cheltenham, GB
includes intriguing details such as a French gendarme hat placed to one side, a book, quill pen, and a gold
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1880s French High Victorian Antique Quilling

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Pine

Elegant Edwardian Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver Quill is an elegant and thoughtfully designed vintage Edwardian era (circa 1915) platinum
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Quilling

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Diamond, Platinum

George IV Mahogany Longcase Clock by J Dodds of Wigton
Located in Edinburgh, GB
tapering columns to the case with inlaid shell designs, and unusual quilling beneath it, with an inlaid
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19th Century Antique Quilling

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Mahogany

Quillon in Bronze of a Ceremonial Sword, Eastern Europe, 17th-18th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
-18th century. Quillons (also Quillions) are the extended arms of the cross-guard.
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18th Century European Other Antique Quilling

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Bronze

Sterling Silver Gilt Victorian Inkstand London 1847 Robert Hennell
By Robert Hennell
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
form of a pear, quill compartment in the form of an apple and an ink compartment in the form of a
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Quilling

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Silver

Russian Bronze Doré and Malachite Figural Inkwell, Mid-19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Inkwell of a peasant, sled and milk barrel with pails, {quill holders} the inkwell within the milk
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Mid-19th Century Baltic Antique Quilling

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Bronze

18th Century French Monstrance
Located in Atlanta, GA
center is a glass cylinder showcasing original handmade quilling.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Quilling

A REGENCY FIGURAL STANDISH. ENGLISH, CIRCA 1815
Located in New York, NY
QUILL HOLDERS ON A RECTANGULAR BASE.
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19th Century English Antique Quilling

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Bronze

Cast Cement Figure of a Cherub
Located in Woodbury, CT
the front. He stands upon a book. His right elbow and forearm upon another book. He holds a quill in
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Early 20th Century Classical Greek Antique Quilling

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Cement

Safari Table/Stand
Located in Cincinnati, OH
natural wood, animal horn and quill fragments resulting in a subtly sophisticated and sculptural standout.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Quilling

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Wood

Figure, Mercury, Bow Porcelain, circa 1748
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
in his right hand and an orange money bag in his left; an inkwell, quill, scroll, and gold coins at
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Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Quilling

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Porcelain

Pair of Swan Inkwells, English Porcelain, circa 1830
Located in Geelong, Victoria
bases with twin cornucopia quill holders within scrollwork, the whole picked out in gild and standing on
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1830s English Antique Quilling

Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800
Located in Dorking, GB
as a pot of ink, quills and a blotter. It may also have supported a candlestick. The measurements of
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Quilling

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Mahogany

Sheraton Mahogany and Inlaid Lady s Compendium Table
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
compartments for quills etc. above three frieze drawers and a central slide out work basket, the whole raised
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Quilling

Original Oil Painting of Scribe Raven
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Unusual painting by unknown artist. With quill in mid-air and physical positioning of drawing back
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19th Century Italian Antique Quilling

Materials

Board

Patinated Bronze Ormolu Inkwell
Located in Shakespeare, ON
background. The hinged lid lifts to reveal four porcelain inkwells and three quill holders inside the box.
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19th Century French Antique Quilling

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Faux Leather Book Ink Well
Located in Antwerp, BE
would have been a feather quill but now there is a pencil. I have shown this piece used as a vase, as
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19th Century French Antique Quilling

Chippendale Period Mahogany Longcase Clock
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
mouldings and lovely color having quartered columns to the hood with brass quills.
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Quilling

Chinese Porcelain Lacquer and Gilt Bronze Mounted Inkstand, 19th Century
Located in Redding, CA
With the fabulous cast gilt quill wow! Not original of course but it looks great. Beautiful form
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Quilling

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Bronze

George IV Mahogany Wardrobe by William Trotter of Edinburgh, circa 1820
By William Trotter
Located in Edinburgh, GB
which is framed in the form of quilling and this runs around the side of the wardrobe. Inside has been
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1820s Scottish George IV Antique Quilling

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Mahogany

Louis XV Fruitwood and Marquetry Writing Table, Mid-18th Century
Located in London, GB
-covered writing surface, and with one or more drawers, as in this fine example, for the storage of quills
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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Quilling

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Ormolu

Scottish Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Gordon and Watson, Ayr
Located in Edinburgh, GB
1820. With solid mahogany top, reeded fore-edge and 3 drawers to the frieze, which have quilling
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19th Century Antique Quilling

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Mahogany

Victorian Silver Gilt 19th Century Desk Inkstand, London, 1839, Charles Fox
By Charles Fox
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
with hand chased, naturalistic decoration throughout. The inkstand has a elegantly designed quill/pen
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1830s British Victorian Antique Quilling

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Sterling Silver

Early 19th Century Charles X Writing Table
Located in Paris, FR
inkwell and quill holder. Resting on X-shaped feet linked with a stretcher and standing on patinated
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1820s French Charles X Antique Quilling

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Wood

Victorian Antique Silver Gilt 19th Century Desk Inkstand London 1839 Charles Fox
By Charles Fox
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
with hand chased, naturalistic decoration throughout. The inkstand has a elegantly designed quill/pen
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1830s British Victorian Antique Quilling

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Ottoman Silver, Enamel and Gold Ceremonial Medal, Order of Medjidie
Located in London, GB
seven triple quills with small crescents and five-pointed stars between them, suspended from a red
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Mid-19th Century Turkish Romantic Antique Quilling

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18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

French Desktop Inkwell Depicting "The Thinker" by Emile-Louis Picault
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Marseille, FR
BD on the reverse. The container for writing accessories such as the quill is housed in a hollowed
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Quilling

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Marble, Bronze

17th Century Old Master Drawing by a Pupil of Rembrandt: Composition Study
Located in Gouda, NL
of the quill, turning it into a more powerful horizontal composition, with greater focus on the main
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Antique Quilling

Materials

Ink

High-Stepping Dancer
By Clara Tice
Located in New York, NY
contributed drawings to Vanity Fair, as well as to “little magazines” like Rogue, Playboy, The Quill, and
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1910s Antique Quilling

Materials

Ink, Paper

Non Regulation Officer s Sword White Brass Hilt Ca 1830-1850
Located in Palm City, FL
: Pistol grip pommel Acorn finals on the quillions Shell shaped langets Silver looking hilt common to
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19th Century American Antique Quilling

Materials

Steel, Brass

Schuyler Ladd as Daffodil in "The Yellow Jacket"
By Clara Tice
Located in New York, NY
contributed drawings to Vanity Fair, as well as to “little magazines” like Rogue, Playboy, The Quill, and
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1910s Antique Quilling

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Ink, Paper

Mary Nash
By Clara Tice
Located in New York, NY
contributed drawings to Vanity Fair, as well as to “little magazines” like Rogue, Playboy, The Quill, and
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1910s Dada Antique Quilling

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Ink, Paper

Howard Kyle as Wu Sin Yin in "The Yellow Jacket"
Located in New York, NY
contributed drawings to Vanity Fair, as well as to “little magazines” like Rogue, Playboy, The Quill, and
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1910s Antique Quilling

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Ink, Paper

17th C Dutch Old Master Drawing by Isaac van Ostade Man and Woman Carousing
Located in Gouda, NL
around a white horse. Isaac was an eager draftsman, probably for the sheer pleasure of feeling the quill
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Antique Quilling

Materials

Ink

17th C Dutch Old Master Drawing by Isaac van Ostade Woman and Child Walking
Located in Gouda, NL
around a white horse. Isaac was an eager draftsman, probably for the sheer pleasure of feeling the quill
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Antique Quilling

Materials

Ink

Studies Of A Lion, Boar, Dog And Eagles, Stefano Della Bella
By Stefano Della Bella
Located in New York, NY
brown ink, with a finely sharpened quill pen. Seemingly a page from one of his sketchbooks, this drawing
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Quilling

Materials

Pen

Woodcut Engraving of Elector Frederick the Wise of Saxony’s Dream in 1517
Located in Gallatin, TN
on the door of his Castle Church with a pen whose quill stretched all the way to Rome and threatened
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18th Century Antique Quilling

Materials

Engraving

French Directoire Style Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier W/ Arrows, Early 20th
Located in Charleston, SC
mounted with Gilt Quills and Arrowheads mounted to two Gilt Reeded Bronze Rings. There are eight two-tone
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Antique Quilling

Materials

Bronze

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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.