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Dunhill Gemline 14k Gold Plated Boxed Fountain Pen With Engine Turned Decoration
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill Gemline 14k Gold Plated Fountain Pen With An Engine Turned Decoration With Enamel Inset
Category
20th Century Swiss Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
$566 Sale Price
28% Off
Vintage Framed Pen Drawn Cartoon by "Ole Olsen" from comedians "Olsen
Johnson"
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Framed Pen Drawn Cartoon by "Ole Olsen" from comedians "Olsen & Johnson". $
This original
Category
Vintage 1940s Drawings
Materials
Paper
$2,700 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
Object description :
"Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Original 1950 Pen and Ink Drawing “The Storming of the Bastille” by Burki
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Illustration “The Storming of the Bastille” by Charles Burki, 1950 – Pen and Ink Drawing
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Drawings
Materials
Paper
Sculptural Chrome Finish Floor Lamp with Pen Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
steel with black pen shell inlay; creating a vintage feel to the piece. The amorphous shapes are an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Sculptural Chrome Finish Floor Lamp with Pen Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
steel with black pen shell inlay; creating a vintage feel to the piece. The amorphous shapes are an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Set of Two Midcentury Pen or Pencil Holders Deyhle, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare types and color
- very practical
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Pen Holder Stand, Baller Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Bosse cat Figurine Collectible. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austr...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Pen Holder Stand, Baller Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Bosse cat Figurine Collectible. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austr...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Executive Desk Set Shagreen, Macassar – Desk Pad, Document Tray
lid, Pen Box
By Boucher
Co
Located in Queensland, AU
- External W27.5 x D39.5 x H 6 cm
Internal W24.5 x D26.5 x H 4.5
Pen Box - External
Category
2010s Australian Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood, Macassar, Plywood, Shagreen Stingray
$6,000 Sale Price
40% Off
Early Old Sheffield Plate snuffer scissors tray or pen tray made circa 1760
Located in London, London
, would make an ideal pen tray, and features a shell and bead border, and a shell detailed handle. The
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Exquisite Mid Century Italian Pen Holder Attibuted To Fontana Arte FREE DELIVERY
By Fontana Arte
Located in Portlaoise, IE
A simply wonderful objet d'art this beautifully crafted glass pen holder attributed to the iconic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Cut Glass
Oval Tray in Pen Shell with Polished Stainless Steel by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Kifu Paris Oval Tray in pen shell with polished stainless steel is a true embodiment of modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Oval Tray in Pen Shell with Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Kifu Paris Oval Tray in pen shell is an exquisite fusion of nature's brilliance and artisanal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Cenedese
Attr.
Opaline Pink Colored Murano Glass and Gold-Plated Pen Holder
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Mid-Century, vintage 'Opalino' Murano glass pen holder with an embossed gold plated rim attributed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped, Pen Tray
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made from bronze, gilded.
Very good condition of the bronze work.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Gold, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze
Marble Inkwell with Pen Rest
Located in Dallas, TX
reveal the original white porcelain ink pot, The piece offers a pen rest at the top edges of the marble
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fontana Arte 1950s Modernist Glass Pen Holder or Stand and Ashtray Desk Set
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful vintage Mid-Century Modern desk set featuring an adjustable pen holder or stand with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Glass
Just Andersen Baby Girl Figurine with Pen-Holder, 1930s Art Deco
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small figurine/vase/pencil-holder from Just Andersen designed around 1930. Its Composed of Just Andersens own alloy/patina called Disko Metal. The figurine is signed to the side: Jus...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Cartier 18ct Gold Nib
Silver Plated Trinity Fountain Pen With Red Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Trinity Fountain Pen With Red Cartier Box
Stunning Example of a Must
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Gold Plate
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
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Rare Streamline Art Deco Brass
Oak Double Tower Display Case by Parker Pens
By Parker, Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
originally made for the Parker Pen company and was used in high-end department stores like Macy's. The
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Large Model of Eric Tabarly
s Pen Duick Sailboat in Varnished Wood
Located in Sofia, BG
Very large model of Eric Tabarly's Pen Duick sailboat in varnished wood and textile in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century French Nautical Objects
Materials
Textile, Wood
Silver inkwell with two tanks, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet
Category
Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells
Materials
Silver
$2,750 Sale Price
50% Off
A Lovely Waterfall 3 Tier Crystal Chandelier This Charming waterfall tiered pen
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Lovely Waterfall 3 Tier Crystal Chandelier
This Charming waterfall tiered pendant chandelier, is not a light fitting it does not need to be wired it hangs on the ceiling over the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Adam Style Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Silver tower-shaped pen holder resting on a base with four half-ball feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver tower-shaped pen holder resting on a base with four half-ball feet. Metal
Category
Antique 19th Century European Desk Sets
Materials
Silver
$300 Sale Price
50% Off
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen
Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative handmade desk pen and pencil cup holder from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Horn
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen
Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative handmade desk pen and pencil cup holder from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Horn
French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy
Located in London, GB
An attractive and unusual patinated bronze inkwell of a child feeding his dog which is chained to its kennel. The top of the kennel lifts off to reveal the porcelain inkwell within. ...
Category
Antique 1850s French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Black Glass Ink Well with Brass Accents, Crystal Wells and Dipping Pen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dipping pen.
The housing is brass and we have left it patinated, however it could be polished to a
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Calipso Pen Holder in Black Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod 5305s
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
An elegant addition to an executive desk, our Calipso pen holder showcases a rectangular silhouette
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Trio of 19th Century French Hand Penned
Annotated Fish Housed in Maple Frames
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A trio of wonderfully penned fish, with detailed annotations housed in period maple frames.
French
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Maple, Paper
Tiffany Studios New York
Zodiac
Bronze Pen Tray Desk Accessory, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs
by Tiffany Studios.
New York, USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Set of Six Round Cabernet Red Pens Shell Placemats by Kim Seybert NYC
By Kim Seybert
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and hard to find set of six vintage round cabernet red pen shell (capriz shell
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Shell
Arts
Crafts Cased Steel Desk Set of Book Mark, Seal and Pen
Located in London, GB
Arts & Crafts cased steel desk set of book mark, seal and pen. Three lovely pieces and in their
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Steel
Paul VerBurg You Be You Signed Contemporary Pen and Ink over Acrylic Monoprint
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A contemporary abstract pen and ink over acrylic monotype titled "You Be You" by Paul VerBurg. Hand
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Prints
Materials
Paper
Pair of Travertine Letter and Pen Holder by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of bookends/pen and letter holders in travertine marble by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Paul VerBurg Circle in a Square Signed Contemporary Pen
Ink Wash Paper Framed
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A contemporary abstract pen and ink wash on paper titled "Circle in a Square" by Paul VerBurg. Hand
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
20th Century Grand Tour Pair of Italian Figurative Pen-Holders Desk Accessories
Located in Milano, MI
A set of two lovely Grand Tour hand-painted terracotta figurative pen-holders of Neapolitan origin
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour More Desk Accessories
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Inkwell Tatum’s Standard Crystal Well 3 Pen Quill Rests Hinged Lid
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Ink Well Tatum’s Standard, crystal well, 3 pen quill rests, hinged lid.
This piece is
Category
20th Century American Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Iron
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Teak Dice Pen Holder, by Sowe Konst , Swedish Modern Desk Accessory, 1960s
By Sowe Konst
Located in Delft, NL
Teak Dice Pen Holder, by Sowe Konst , Swedish Desk Accessory, 1960s
Sowe Konst, teak dice shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish More Desk Accessories
Materials
Teak
French Art Nouveau Double Crystal Crystal and Art Deco Wood Pen Holder
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality French Art Nouveau double crystal inkwell or wooden pen holder.
This French Art
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Crystal
$970 Sale Price
25% Off
1992 Heraldic Pop Art Pen, Ink and Watercolor by Dorothy Churchill-Johnson
Located in Morristown, NJ
Dorothy Churchill-Johnson (American, 1942-2023), an untitled, pen and ink drawing with watercolor
Category
1990s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Plexiglass, Paint, Paper
14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Magnificent 14-karat gold pen holder and tray with diamonds, rubies and sapphires.
Pen holder
Category
Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Gold
$9,500 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage French Embossed Leather Pen / Pencil Box from an 18th Century Book Spine
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon…
Originally the spine of an 18th-century book entitled Ordonna des Roys de France Tom VI, this French embossed leather plumier would make a wonderful ac...
Category
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
19th Century Mother of Pearl and Repousse Swirled Gold Handle Pen with 14k Tip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful vintage Fountain Pen - a lovely decorative piece for the desk, but also still fully
Category
Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold
Pen Shell Inlaid Stool with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
effortless piece that embodies sophistication along with subtle graphic detailing. Inlaid in black pen shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Stools
Materials
Brass
Rare Streamline Art Deco Brass
Oak Double Tower Display Case by Parker Pens
By Kem Weber
Located in Van Nuys, CA
items.
The case was originally made for the Parker Pen company and was used in high-end department
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mother of Pearl and Repousse Gold Handle Fountain Pen with 14k Tip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful vintage Fountain Pen - a lovely decorative piece for the desk, but also still fully
Category
Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold
19th Century Mother of Pearl and Repousse Gold Handle Fountain Pen with 14k Tip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful vintage Fountain Pen - a lovely decorative piece for the desk, but also still fully
Category
Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold
Aaron Sopher Scribble Drawing Man 1940s New Yorker Wash Watercolor Ink Pen Art
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Aaron Sopher, Ink Wash, Untitled, (Subject is a Man in stride.) Exact date unknown. Fading to matte, denting and chipping to older wood picture frame. Will ship as you see it in th...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
19th Century Mother of Pearl and Gold Handle Fountain Pen with 14k Eversharp Tip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful vintage Fountain Pen - a lovely decorative piece for the desk, but also still fully
Category
Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold
19th Century Mother of Pearl and Gold Filagree Handle Fountain Pen with 14k Tip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful vintage Fountain Pen - a lovely decorative piece for the desk, but also still fully
Category
20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold
Original Vintage Ink and Pen Poster, Inchiostri G. Diletti, Italy, Quill, 1900
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
writing a letter with a pen-holder and ink.
At the bottom of the poster, we find the eagle, symbol of the
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Posters
Materials
Paper
Paul VerBurg 7/LCDSAR
R Signed Contemporary Modern Pen
Ink on Paper Framed
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A contemporary modern pen and ink monotpye on paper titled "7/LCDSAR & R" by Paul VerBurg. Hand
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Drawings
Materials
Paper
Shagreen Tray with Blue Pen Shell and Brass Inserts by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass. This listing is for the dark colour way: blue pen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
P.W. Baston Supp-Hose Woman
s Stockings Advertising Pen Holder Desk Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
composed of a glazed ceramic with a brass and plastic pen holder. The figurine depicts of business woman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Ceramic
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What fountain pen is the most iconic is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some of the most widely known models include the Parker 51, the Waterman 52, the Parker Duofold, the Sheaffer Imperial and the Conklin Endura. Shop a wide variety of fountain pens on 1stDibs.
- What is a pen knife used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A pen knife is a small folding pocket knife that is used for cutting or sharpening a quill to make a pen nib. Its blade is fairly small and has a razor edge. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pen knives.
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- What is a pen holder called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, Montblanc pens have real gold on them. Depending on the piece, the luxury German pen manufacturer uses 14-karat or 18-karat gold for the nibs and trim. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Montblanc pens.
- Who makes Tiffany fountain pens?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The makers of Tiffany fountain pens have varied over the years. Pelikan and Waldmann of Germany are two of the manufacturers that have produced pens for the luxury brand. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Tiffany Co. pieces.
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