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This section covers antique writing instruments and accessories. Dip pens and nibs are favourite collectibles. The nibs can be in simple metal or richly etched, the body sometimes in simple wood but also in silver or other metals. From 1836 ready-made ink became available leading to the inkwell made in pottery, glass and silver. The inkwell was often portable but very decorative inkstands for desks were also available in material such as bronze or Limoges porcelain. In the early 20th C the fountain pen appeared and with it the bottle of ink. Both vintage pens and ink bottles are also collectibles. The writing box was an important personal possession throughout the 18th and 19th C as a means of always having writing materials at hand.

LOUIS PHILIPPE PERIOD CANTERBURY
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Louis Philippe period canterbury in mahogany. Excellent condition. Wax finish. Contact us for delivery. Reference: 300424.2
En savoir plus... €800

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WRITING SLOPE
For sale by : ANTIQUITES VANGEON

Large, nineteenth century, writing slope in mahogany with brass reinforcements. Inscribed on the top "Lieut General Villettes". Fitted interior with secret compartments. Original key.
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For sale by : Ecritoire Antiquites Poidras jean-luc

En savoir plus... €650

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NINETEENTH CENTURY DOCUMENT CASE
For sale by : Anne Besnard

Mid-nineteenth century document holder in black leather inscribed in gold letters "Contrat de Mariage ". Silver clasp. Lined in beige textile. The lock works but the key is not the...
En savoir plus... €250

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NINETEENTH CENTURY INKSTAND
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Late nineteenth century, neo-classic style, inkstand in bronze. Signed F. Barbedienne on the back. Excellent condition. Contact us for delivery. Reference: 261023
En savoir plus... €1500

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NINETEENTH CENTURY INKSTAND
For sale by : Galerie Lauretta

Late nineteenth century inkstand in bronze with Egyptian style decoration. Very good condition.
En savoir plus... €750

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INKSTAND
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Late nineteenth century inkstand in gilt bronze comprising two ink wells and pen compartment. Excellent condition. Reference: 503 T
En savoir plus... €850

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FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE INKSTAND
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Early nineteenth century, Empire style, inkstand in bronze and green marble. Excellent condition. Contact us for delivery. Reference: 479 T
En savoir plus... €850

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Ecritoire en bois de rose
For sale by : Antiquités Anne Marie Perrier

Ecritoire en marqueterie de bois de rose avec bordure de petites perles. Bon état général avec usure du velours garnissant l'abattant. La petite clé ne fonctionne pas. Envoi...
En savoir plus... €320

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ART NOUVEAU PERIOD LETTER RACK
For sale by : jean-pierre PERNOD

Art Nouveau period letter rack in gilt bronze in perfect condition.
En savoir plus... €250

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LOUIS PHILIPPE PERIOD DESK
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Louis Philippe period reading desk in mahogany and mahogany veneer. Excellent condition. Simple wax finish. Contact us for delivery. Reference: 110 L
En savoir plus... €1800

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EMPIRE STYLE INKSTAND
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Early nineteenth century inkstand in bronze and marble. Excellent condition. Contact us for delivery. Reference: 905 U
En savoir plus... €850

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WRITING SLOPE
For sale by : ANTIQUITES VANGEON

Writing slope in rosewood and burl thuja marquetry with brass inlay. Initials "F.B.". Signed on the lock "Fortin rue Nve des Petits Champs 59 Paris". The leather writing surface...
En savoir plus... €880

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BRONZE INKSTAND
For sale by : Le Grenier D'Abélard

Renaissance style inkstand in bronze.
En savoir plus... €380

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NAPOLEON III PERIOD WRITING SLOPE
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Napoleon III period writing slope in walnut with mother-of-pearl inlay. Restored in our workshop and in excellent condition. Reference: 802 U
En savoir plus... €1600

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WRITING SLOPE
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Attractive writing slope in black fruitwood and rosewood with brass and bone inlay. Red leather writing surface. Two inkwells and pencil rack. Mid-nineteenth century. Restored in our workshop and...
En savoir plus... €1600

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PEWTER INKSTAND
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Late nineteenth century inkstand in pewter, signed A. BOSSU. Two inkwells in glass. Contact us for delivery. Reference: 200223
En savoir plus... €800

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NAPOLEON III PERIOD WRITING SLOPE
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Attractive, Napoleon III period, writing slope in thuja and black wood with brass and mother-of-pearl inlay. Red leather writing surface. Restored in our workshop and in excellent...
En savoir plus... €2200

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NINETEENTH CENTURY INKSTAND
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Late nineteenth century inkstand in brown and red spelter, decorated with a cockerel defeating an eagle (symbols of France and Germany during the 1870 war). Good condition, a little worn in...
En savoir plus... €850

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INKSTAND
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Attractive inkstand in green onyx and bronze. Late nineteenth century. Excellent condition. Contact us for delivery. Reference: 506U
En savoir plus... €980

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INKSTAND
For sale by : Antiquités "Le Vieux Matos" L.V.M

Inkstand in gilt bronze in the shape of the head of a monster. The top of the head opens to reveal the inkwell.
En savoir plus... €260

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NINETEENTH CENTURY INKSTAND
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Circular inkstand in finely carved bronze decorated with the Virgin Mary and inscribed Regina Caeli. Green marble base. Late nineteenth century. Excellent condition. Contact us for...
En savoir plus... €550

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BRONZE INKSTAND
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Late nineteenth century inkstand in bronze, the well in the shape of the face of Neptune. Excellent condition. Contact us for delivery. Reference: 487U
En savoir plus... €550

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WRITING SLOPE
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Late nineteenth century writing slope in rosewood with satinwood inlay. Original green leather top. Red leather interior. Brass lock and key. Good general condition. Contact us for...
En savoir plus... €780

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GILT BRONZE INKSTAND
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Early twentieth century inkstand in gilt bronze by George Van de Voorde (1878-1970). Excellent condition. Reference: 385 U
En savoir plus... €1600

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NAPOLEON III PERIOD WRITING SLOPE
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Rare, Napoleon III period, writing slope in black wood with brass inlay. Leather writing surface. Excellent condition. Contact us for delivery. Reference: 4120
En savoir plus... €2300

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PAPER KNIFE signed A. MARIONNET
For sale by : Bernadette Tanzilli Antiquités

Large paper knife in bronze with eagle decoration, signed A. Marionnet (1852-1910). Contact us for delivery. Reference : N° 167
En savoir plus... €100

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BRONZE INKSTAND by Albert MARIONNET
For sale by : Bernadette Tanzilli Antiquités

Bronze inkstand, signed A. Marionnet(Albert Marionnet, 1852-1910), in the shape of an eagle on a marble base. Two gilt bronze inkwells with glass interiors. Traces of a plate on the front and some...
En savoir plus... €650

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BRONZE INKSTAND sugned LELIEVRE OCTAVE
For sale by : Bernadette Tanzilli Antiquités

Bronze and marble inkstand by Octave Lelievre (1869-1947), complete with glass inkwell. Good condition. Contact us for delivery. Reference N°: 163
En savoir plus... €280

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BRONZE INKSTAND
For sale by : Bernadette Tanzilli Antiquités

Nineteenth century bronze inkstand with two inkwells in glass, surmounted by a bronze statuette holding a stamp Some wear. Contact us for delivery.
En savoir plus... €550

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VERMEIL THUMB SEAL
For sale by : Anne Besnard

Thumb seal in vermeil inscribed «Je me porte bien ». Swan hallmark corresponding to imported objects or objects controlled befo being sold by auction. Late 18th century. Weight: 4 grams.
En savoir plus... €450

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DESK SET
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Desk set in green marble and gilt bronze, comprising an inkstand with a clock, a letter rack, a pen rack, a blotter and a seal. Late 19th century. Excellent condition. The clock movement is...
En savoir plus... €5400

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18th CENTURY SILVER SEAL
For sale by : Anne Besnard

Thumb seal originally in vermeil but the vermeil has worn away through use. Carved coat of arms under a crown above a shell. Weight: 10.75 grams.
En savoir plus... €520

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Encrier en régule patine verte
For sale by : Antiquités Anne Marie Perrier

Encrier en régule patine verte de Brossy avec deux lévriers assis, les puits d'encre et les couvercles sont en parfait état. Envoi possible
En savoir plus... €280

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LOUIS XVI STYLE READING DESK
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Mid-19th century, Louis XVI style, reading desk in mahogany with brass inlay. Slope top with leather writing surface (a little worn). Original lock with keys. Very good condition. Contact us for...
En savoir plus... €3900

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ENGLISH STATIONARY BOX
For sale by : Antiquités Lecomte

Late 19th century stationary box in mahogany with its original lock and key. Very good condition. Contact us for delivery. Reference: 180722
En savoir plus... €1300

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