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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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    What 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.
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    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, diamond pens are real. Most famously, the Lamodernista diamond pen was featured in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2001 and is an impressive 20-carat diamond pen featuring 5,072 diamonds and 96 rubies. Shop a selection of diamond pens on 1stDibs.
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    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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    On a Montblanc pen, the serial number is on the ring of the pen clip. Because the number is quite small, you may need a magnifying glass to read it. Keep in mind that pens produced before 1991 may not have serial numbers. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Montblanc pens.