$100 USDCharming Telescopic Pencil & Case, Victorian
Antiques:Accessories:Writing Instruments, Telescopic Chatelaine Pencil
This charming pencil can be used telescopically or removed from its' outer case and used independently which makes it handy if you're wearing it on a watch chain! To remove it from its' case, you simply fold down the bridle hanger and pull it out. ...Exceptional Vintage ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$285 USD SaleSALE French Writing Desk / Box w/ Papier Mache & MOP Inlay & Inkwell - Victorian Era
Antiques:Writing Boxes:Inkwells
19th Century French Papier Mache writing box, lap desk with Mother of Pearl inlaid decoration. The entire writing box is covered in ornate gilt/gilded scrolls and designs. The inside is blue velvet with some wear, but all in very good condition. The ...Time in a Bottle ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$375 USD ReducedREDUCED Wonderful French 1850's-1860's Lap Desk Box
Antiques:Accessories:French:Lap Desk:Travel Desk:Writing Desk
Exquisite French Lap Desk that is missing the interior fittings, but that does not take away from this box at all. The box has superb white metal marquetery, Mother of pearl and Abalone inlay. Some of the inlay is missing from the center design of ...Best Kept Secrets ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$110 USDBeautiful Early 1900's Wahl Eversharp Gold Filled Telescoping Pencil and Fob Chain
Antiques:Accessories:Writing Instrument
This beautiful gold filled mechanical pencil by Wahl Eversharp is from the early 1900's. In excellent vintage condition, it bears the makers engraved name and has the original fob chain attached that is also gold filled. The pencil leads are inserted ...Del Mar Classique ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$480 USDElegant Walnut Writing Slope ca. 1870
Antiques:Desktop Writing Slope
Charming writing slope for the lady; very elegant, small shape with a magnificent decoration on the lid. In the center of the lid a wonderful cartouche, depicting some flowers and butterflies. The blossoms are made of mother of pearls, the foliage of ...Black Forest Antiques ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$149 USD SaleSALE Victorian "Judd" Double Cast Iron Inkwell
Antiques:Accessories:Writing Instruments:Metalware:Cast Iron
A double ink well made by "Judd" dating to 1880's. This cast iron inkwell has riveted to the back, a step-up pen stand to hold a pair of nib pens. The iron lids atop of the molded glass wells lift and swivel to the side or may be completely removed. ...From Days Gone By ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$895 USDAntique English Brass and Burl Walnut Writing Desk and Slope
Antiques:Boxes:Writing Slopes:Military Style
This is a beautiful 19th Century antique English writing desk and slope made of burl walnut and brass reinforced edges, as well as decorative inlay stripes, a brass escutcheon and vacant cartouche. Although this is called a military style box, both ...Anne Charles Antiques ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$149 USD SaleSALE Art Deco Double Ink Well of "Norte Dame"
Antiques:Architectural:Writing Instruments:Metalware
An Architectural "Norte Dame" double inkwell dating to the Art Deco Era. Glass discs cover both illustrations, one of which is the famous "Eiffel Tower" of Paris, France, the other is Sacré-Coeur Basilica (the Roman Catholic Church). The front slopes ...From Days Gone By ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$259 USD Offers ConsideredTartanware(McBeth) Knife Box Shape Pen Wiper
Antiques:Writing:Pen Wiper:Tartanware
This is such a cutie!! A Tartanware Knife Box Shape Pen Wiper would be a wonderful addition for a Tartanware collector or one who collects desk accessories. The Tartanware is a crisp red and green and the name of the pattern is in gold ! The inside ...Woman's World ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$495 USDEnglish Burl Walnut Writing Slope with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Antiques:Boxes:Writing Slopes
This a magnificent Victorian burl walnut writing slope with gorgeous inlays of Mother-of-Pearl. The inlay forms two bands that run across the top of the box and extend down the front panel of the writing slope. Mother-of-Pearl is also used to form ...Anne Charles Antiques ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$1,800 USDVery Desirable 19th Century Campaign Writing Box in Camphorwood
Antiques:Furniture:Campaign & Colonial:Writing Boxes & Secretaires ...
A fine example of a travelling Colonial or Campaign Writing box, made in India in the days of the British Raj. - circa 1880 Camphor wood was traditionally used in India for boxes and chests because its pleasing aroma actually repells moths and other ...Relic Antiques of London & Lang ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$195 USDEnglish Papier-Mâché Writing Paper Folder with Mother of Pearl Inlay C.1880
Antiques:Accessories:Papier-m Ch:Writing Folder
This is an English papier-mâché folder that measures 12 1/4" x 9 1/2" in dimensions. Both sides of the writing folder are decorated with inlay mother-of-pearl in floral designs. The interior has the original end page blotters, and one can see ...Anne Charles Antiques ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$225 USD Offers ConsideredOrnate Sterling and Cut Glass Bottom Mucilage(Glue) Pot
Antiques:Writing:Desk Glue Pot
An ornate sterling and cut glass bottom mucilage (glue) pot that once was part of a large writing desk set is now being featured. This glue pot has an ornate sterling top with a little knob at the top. The bottom of the glue pot has an unusual design ...Woman's World ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$236 USDAntique Carved Letter Opener 19th Century Decorative Arts Writing Accessories
Antiques:Accessories:Writing:Letter Opener:Carved:Ivory
Offering for sale a lovely antique letter opener. We believe this to be ivory, with an outside chance of it being very fine bone; from the mid 1800's; an antique piece made before any legislation on ivory or other protected materials. This is from ...Antiques Jewelry & Sacred Treas ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$895 USD19th Century English Burl Walnut and Brass Military Style Writing Desk
Antiques:Boxes:Campaign:Military Style:Captains Writing Slope
This is a beautiful 19th Century antique English writing desk and slope made of burl walnut with brass reinforced edges, a brass escutcheon and vacant cartouche. Although this is called a military style box, both traveling civilians and army officers ...Anne Charles Antiques ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$125 USD Offers ConsideredAmerican Sterling Ornate Letter Opener
Antiques:Writing:Dip Pen:Sterling
An American Sterling Ornate Letter Opener is featured for your consideration. It has as its main design open petal flowers with swirls and while there is a place for a monogram, there is none. It measures 7 1/2" long from end to end. The condition of ...Woman's World ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$225 USDAnglo-Indian Casket in Sandalwood & Antique Ivory - Edwardian
Antiques:Writing Accessories
4 1/2" by 2 3/4" with a slightly domed top taking it to 2 1/2" above the writing surface are the dimensions of this desk tidy. Decorated with delicately fretted antique ivory this piece from circa 1900, is designed to free the desk top of normal ...Portobello Treasures ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$1,995 USDGeorge III Mahogany Captains Box Lectern Writing Slope, Secret Drawers, Full Length Drawer, ...
Antiques:Boxes:Campaign:Military Style:Captains Writing Slope
This is a George III (1738 - 1820) mahogany, Captains or military-style lectern writing slope with brass reinforced edges and brass flush fitting side lift handles. This campaign slope has a brass escutcheon and vacant cartouche. Although this is ...Anne Charles Antiques ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$199 USD Offers ConsideredAmerican Sterling Ornate Floral Inkwell
Antiques:Writing:Ink Well:Sterling
Presenting an American Sterling Ornate Floral Inkwell. The Sterling Top Inkwell has an ornate floral top. The sides of the inkwell is plain sided with bevelled edges and the bottom features a squared cubed design. The quality of this glass is ...Woman's World ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$585 USDAntique Papier Mache Inkstand Or Standish Signed Jennens & Bettridge Inlaid Mother Of Pearl
Antiques:Accessories:Writing:Inkwell:Set:Papier Mache:Jennens & ...
Offering for sale a very rare signed Jennens & Bettridge mid-19th Century inkstand or Standish of papier mache with the decorations only Jennens & Bettridge did so well., This piece is of black background lacquer over the papier mache, on which are ...Antiques Jewelry & Sacred Treas ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$2,850 USDRosewood Writing Desk and Game Table, Escritoire, Roux, Meeks
Antiques:Furniture:Rosewood Writing Desk:Game Table
This piece, accurately called an escritoire, was claimed to be by J Meeks. Perhaps it is perhaps it is not. There is no verification. It appears to be in the style and manner of Alexander Roux but there are no labels. There is a signature on one of ...Roberts Antiques ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$149 USD Offers ConsideredAmerican Sterling Ornately Decorated Wax Seal with Initial
Antiques:Writing:Desk:Wax Seal
Presenting an American Sterling Ornately Decorated Wax Seal with the Initial W or M. The design of this sterling piece is floral and swirls with open petal flowers as its main design component. It measures a little more than 3 1/2" long and the seal ...Woman's World ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$385 USDAntique Brass Ornate Desk Calender Blotter Corners
Antiques:Accessories:Writing
Wow, how rare to find this set of four matching original set solid brass ornate corners from an old desk set, these would have been on the main center blotter, nowdays where many of us keep a large calendar instead. This would not of course be the ...Antiques Jewelry & Sacred Treas ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$185 USDJohn Brown Pen - Victorian
Antiques:Writing Accessories
The striking carved head atop this 8 1/2 long dip pen is of the the great American abolitionist John Brown, whose body "... lies a-mouldering in the grave". Only 1" high this 1900ish representation features Brown's extensive side-burns leading to his ...Portobello Treasures ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$795 USD SaleSALE Rosewood Ladies Writing Desk
Antiques:Furniture:Writing Desk:Secretary
What a wonderful ladies desk used for writing or sewing. It is constructed of Rosewood with lovely inlay all over. It has a black leather writing surface. Single drawers flank a larger center door with a single drawer inside. There is a single full ...Delton Garths Antiques ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$135 USD Offers ConsideredFlowing Art Nouveau Motif Sterling Wax Seal "B"
Antiques:Writing:Wax Seal:Sterling
Presenting a flowing Art Nouveau Motif Sterling (American) Wax Seal has an ornate B for its seal. The wax seal measures 3 1/2" long and would once have been part of a desk set -- over time pieces get separated or lost and this is the only remaining ...Woman's World ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$265 USD1800's Mother Of Pearl Abalone Ink Well
Antiques:Accessories:Writing:Ink Well:Mother Of Pearl
Beautiful old ink well, 1800's, lustrous abalone or mother of pearl shell, all original, including the glass insert ! It is 5 & 1/4" long, 4" wide and 2" tall. It opens and closes well, and has a fabulous patina on the shell. No cracks or significant ...Antiques Jewelry & Sacred Treas ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$625 USDMahogany Writing Desk, Empire Period with Flame Grain Drawer
Antiques:Furniture:Empire Period:Writing Desk:Mahogany
This Empire period mahogany writing desk has been restored, all ready for your home. It was made In the USA around 1840-50. The mahogany grain in the solid one board wide top is a ribbon stripe mahogany, definitely Swietenia, although no analysis has ...Roberts Antiques ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$265 USDAntique Papier Mache Lap Desk Writing Slope
Antiques:Accessories:Papier Mache Lap Desk Writing Slope
This is a beautiful lap desk or writing slope, made of papier mache, from the mid 19th century. The desk has a lovely inlaid mother of pearl floral design on the lid. It also has extensive gilding. Although unmarked, the front design is reminiscent ...Victoriental ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$229 USD Offers ConsideredHeavy flat pancake shape glass with brass top inkwell
Antiques:Accessories:Writing:Inkwell
Presenting a flat,pancake shape, heavy blown glass inkwell with a brass top. The top has a shield design. The glass is almost a gray color and the bottom shows evidence of wear. Did I mention that it is very heavy ? the inkwell measures 5" across and ...Woman's World ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane