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Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Nib Vendome Trinity Brushed Ballpoint Pen, Leather Case
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Vendome Trinity Brushed Ballpoint Pen With Bordeaux Leather Slip Case
Brushed Silver-tone
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Giant Art Deco Brass Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil Display Models
By Wahl Eversharp Co
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
Oversized retail advertising presentation brass fountain pen and mechanical pencil
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Signs
Materials
Brass
$1,700 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Japanese Brush Pen Holder, Black Color, Engraved in Wood, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Brush holders, or pen holders, from Japan made of wood at the beginning of the 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Travertine Letter
Pen Holder Desk Accessory Fratelli Mannelli Style Italy 1970
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Letter and pen holder in travertine marble, the perfect desk accessory, in the style of Fratelli
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Travertine
Very Rare George III Silver Mounted Red Morrocan Leather Penner, circa 1790
Located in London, GB
A Very Rare George III Silver Mounted Red Morrocan Leather Penner Made circa 1790.
The Penner has
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Small Bronze Art Deco Vase Pen Holder by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful small bronze vase or pen holder with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pen and Ink Drawing by Malcomb Mckesson circa 1960
s entitled "Hair".
By Mark Indursky
Located in Stamford, CT
Pen and ink signed drawing by Malcomb Mckesson entitled "Hair" circa 1960's. Professionally mounted
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Silver inkwell w/ rack, two reservoirs, pen holder, bell
standing on four feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with rack, two reservoirs, pen holder, bell and standing on four feet
Category
Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells
Materials
Silver
$2,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver inkwell w/ letter holders
pen w/ inkwell, resting on a wooden base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with letter holders and pen with inkwell, resting on a wooden base
Category
20th Century European Inkwells
Materials
Silver
$1,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Pen Holder Desk by Fontana Arte for Rolex Shop Dealer, 1960s
By Rolex, Fontana Arte
Located in taranto, IT
Extremely rare complete desk pen holder from the 1960s, Fontana Arte production for Rolex
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Desk Sets
Materials
Glass
Silver Plate Hoof Inkwell with Pen Rest, by Rowland Ward
Co
By Rowland Ward
Located in Reepham, GB
, the hinged lid opening to the glass inkwell with silver plate collar, with a decorative pen rest above
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco period black glass and brass desk pen holder with crest, circa 20th century. Piece
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
Wood Tiki Totem Sculpture Pen holder Brown Color United States 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
solid wood. Features an opening at the top to place pens, air plants, dried flowers, cocktail sticks
Category
Vintage 1960s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
21st Century by M.Bedin"OGGETTO"Marble Pen Holder Pocket Emptier Centerpiece
By Martine Bedin
Located in massa, IT
Marble pen holder designed by Martine Bedin
Size: Diameter cm 12 x 38 x H 4.5
Materials: Bianco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Marble
Vintage Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver and 18-Karat Gold Pen by Jean Schlumberger
By Tiffany
Co., Jean Schlumberger
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage stunning, signed and rare Tiffany & Co. sterling silver and 18-karat gold pen was
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,650 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Gold Gilt Bronze Ormolu Fairy Tale Inspired Match or Pen Holder
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Gold Gilt Bronze Ormolu Fairy Tale Inspired Match or Pen Holder
Continental
Bronze
c
Category
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze inkwell and pen holder, a dachshund dog, by Anton Puchegger, Austria 1890
By Anton Puchegger
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze desktop inkwell with pen holder, depicting the head of a dachshund. The sculpture rests on a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Art Deco Green Onyx Gold Champlevé Enamel Office Inkwell Ink Pen Stand
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Art Deco Green Onyx Gold Champlevé Enamel Office Inkwell Ink Pen Stand
Continental
Onyx
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Onyx, Metal, Enamel
Vintage Tiffany
Co. Old Logo Slate Gray Stainless Steel
Gold Ballpoint Pen
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Tiffany ballpoint pen.
By Tiffany & Co.
With a slate gray body with gold accents
Category
20th Century Unknown Desk Sets
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Mint 1997 Omas “Return to the Motherland” limited edition 18k gold fountain pen
Located in Weesp, NL
1997 OMAS Return to the Motherland Limited Edition Fountain Pen
Solid 18K Gold · No. 063/200
Category
1990s Italian Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Small Bronze Art Deco Vase Pen Holder by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful small bronze vase or pen holder with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
R
Y Augousti Style Lacquered Bamboo, Pen Shell and Egg Shell Cabinet
By R
Y Augousti
Located in Stamford, CT
20th century lacquered bamboo, pen shell and eggshell cabinet Absolutely stunning two door cabinet
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Cabinets
Materials
Shell, Eggshell, Bamboo
Magnificent Antique English Novelty Inkwell / Pen Tray - Parrot With Glass Eyes
Located in Bath, GB
with a fabulous patina.
Standing on little cast feet, the large leaf is of course a pen tray to rest
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
$821 Sale Price
20% Off
Sterling Silver Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Fountain Pen A Haviland-Nye
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Sterling Silver A Haviland-Nye Hallmarked Fountain Pen With A Schmidt Medium Nib, With A Black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
French Drawing in Pen and Gouache by André Arbus, Paris, 1938
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Gouache and pen work by André Arbus (1903-1969). Signed Andre Arbus.
Origin: Drawing of dining
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
very rare penholder from horn and horn pen by carl auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Munich, DE
rare pieces from the carl auböck workshop.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Novelty fountain pen nib shaped silver inkwell made in London in 1904
By Alexander Clark
Co.
Located in London, London
, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Inkwell, is modelled as a fountain pen nib. The ink stand measures 5.25"(13.5cm
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Framed Series of Odd
Disturbing Pen
Ink Drawings - A Set of 10
Located in New York, NY
This series of framed vintage pen and ink drawings on paper depicts a curious relationship between
Category
20th Century Drawings
Materials
Plexiglass, Giltwood, Paper
19th Century Mother of Pearl and Repousse 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
Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century library writing barometric / barometer pen holder and ink stand, Circa 1860s
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Pewter
$164 Sale Price
30% Off
Suite of 26 Art Deco Nude Alphabet Pen and Ink Drawings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Suite of 26 Art Deco nude alphabet pen and ink drawings, American, circa 1930s. Perfect for an old
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper, Glass
$1,600 Sale Price / set
42% Off
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
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Paul Verburg Rufescent Signed Contemporary Pen and Ink Wash on Paper Framed
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A contemporary abstract pen and ink wash on paper titled "Rufescent" by Paul VerBurg. Hand signed
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Circa 1780 Sailor
s Naval Maritime Pen
Ink Wash Portrait Sketch
s Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming late 18th century pen and ink wash group of portrait sketches on paper, housed in a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
Parker Duofold Marbleized Fountain Pen
Pencil Set 1930
s Rare Collectors Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1930's Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen
Pencil Set in Original Parker Box
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Collectors Set Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen
Pencil Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1930's Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen
Pencil Set in Original Parker Box
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Gold Plate
Sevres Style "Silvered" Rectangular Pink-Ground Box and Cover, Pen Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Sevres style "Silvered" rectangular pink-ground box and cover, pen tray
painted with pink and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Sèvres
19th Century Mother of Pearl Handle Mabie Todd 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 Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold
Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Stylo Plume
M
Fountain Pen Boxed With Guarantee
By Montblanc, Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Stylo Plume M Ribbed Palladium Fountain Pen With Cartier Box
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Gold
$1,951 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Secret Pen Display Box. Macassar Ebony and Shagreen. Fitted red leather interior
By Boucher
Co
Located in Queensland, AU
Secret Pen Box
“There’s something deep inside my psyche that is fascinated with secret compartments
Category
2010s Australian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Nickel
$28,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Henri Pille "the artist
s studio", Ink Pen on Paper, 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Drawing by Charles-Henri Pille known as Henri Pille "L'Atelier d'artiste", pen drawing on paper. In
Category
Antique 1880s Drawings
Materials
Paper
$740 Sale Price
20% Off
Heintz Arts
Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Notepad Holder With Pen Rest
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
pen rest
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4"W x 6.38"D x 0.75"H
Good
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Mid 20th Century Vintage Charcoal Pen Pastel Oil on Canvas, Framed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A chic drawing of an older gentlemen with a mustache in a tuxedo. This is a very detailed depiction of the man and the monotone colors with the hint of red blush on his face make thi...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Oversized Carved wood and painted Sheaffer Fountain Pen Store Display , 5 feet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing ! Oversized Carved wood and painted Sheaffer Fountain Pen Store Display , Selling two pens
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Steel
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear
By Brienz Switzerland
Located in Barntrup, DE
Black Forest carved inkwell and pen rest with a bear, late 19th century.
This antique, dark brown
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
Late 18th C Sailors Naval Maritime Nautical Folk Art Pen
Ink Sketch
s
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming folk art pen and ink collection of sketch's housed in period glazed maple frames, the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European Nautical Objects
Materials
Paper
WMF Art Nouveau Inkwell and Pen Tray Desk Stand, Retains Original Glass
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
WMF Art Nouveau inkwell and pen tray desk stand
Art Nouveau Pattern
Retains original glass
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Maitland-Smith Pen Shell and Patinated Bronze Snail Table Lamp, c. 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Glasgow, GB
stylized snail shell, executed in a refined tessellated marquetry of hand-cut pen shell — a natural
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine British Colonial Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$942 Sale Price
65% Off
1960s Italian Grand Tour Style Leather
Burlwood Column Motif Pen Stand/Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s Italian Grand Tour Style Leather & Burlwood Column Motif Pen Stand/Box
Italy, 1960s
This
Category
20th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Burl
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Secret Watch Jewellery and Pen Display Box. Macassar Ebony leather and Shagreen.
By Boucher
Co
Located in Queensland, AU
black Italian leather.
The secret compartment under the lid provides storage for seven pens. The top
Category
2010s Australian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Nickel
$34,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Cartier Trinity Ribbed Silver Plated Pen With Red Cartier Box
Red Enamel Clip
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Trinity Ribbed Silver Plated Ballpoint Pen With Red Cartier Box
Enamel Clip
Stunning
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Black Polished Wood Chest for 55 Pens with Suede and Leather Detail
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Lockable chest in black polished wood. Holds up to 55 pens.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Suede, Wood
Vintage Botanical Pen and Ink Drawing of Orchid Blossom, Framed Black and White
Located in Seattle, WA
A finely detailed vintage botanical pen and ink drawing depicting a close-up study of an orchid
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Metal
Carl Aubock Mid Century Horn Desk Pen Holder, Vienna, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative and rare desk penholder from the 1960s, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Vienna. Made of horn, in very good condition.
We are offering many other Aubock objects in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Horn
Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray.
By Townshend
Co.
Located in London, GB
Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray with a pair of
Category
Antique 1890s English Anglo-Japanese Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Edmund Blampied Pen Drawing of a Horse Matted and Framed in Gilt Frame
By Edmund Blampied
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pen on paper drawing or etching of horses - the fluidity and bold attention to details
Category
20th Century English Drawings
Materials
Paper
Carl Auböck pen brass paperweight in original wooden box, Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperweight by Carl Auböck in wooden box. The measurements given apply to the paperweight, the box measures: 18.5 / 3 / 3 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass
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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.
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