Chinese Military Stone Seal (Chop)-W. Jin 265 - 316 AD

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre AD 1000: item #572565
CHOP-007

An unusual and rare stone carved seal for a high ranking military official.The carving on the stone is very beautiful and distinct. Size: 2.8 x 2.8 cm. Condition: No repairs.

Four Foo Dog Chinese Seals (Chops) - 19th Century

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1900: item #568944
CHOP-011

Four Foo Dog seals. Two carved, two blank. Two made of ivory, one of black stone and one of red stone.The Foo dog is also known as the Celestial Dog, and Happiness Dog. The animal is a symbol of energy and value. Age: Mid 19th century. Size: H. Tallest 4cm- Smallest:2.5cm. Condition: The red stone one has a small chip at the base, all others are fine.

French Brass Art Nouveau Inkwell

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1900: item #568508
tjb 4085

If you have a spectacular desk, this is the spectacular piece to put on it. French brass Art Nouveau antique inkwell, Circa 1870. Beautiful design work in the brass. Some spotting to the brass, but nothing that detracts from the beauty of this great inkwell. Includes the milk glass insert. 8 3/4" x 14" and stands 4" tall.

Victorian Lead Pencil

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1900: item #568492
tjb 4122

Victorian writing pencil. This antique writing instrument is from England and is probably silver plate, Circa 1900. Has a necklace ring. Wear it or use it for display.

Victorian Lead Pencil

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1900: item #568487
tjb 4333

Silver plate Victorian writing instrument. Circa 1900. Red stone (probably garnet) bezel set in the crown. 3 7/8" long. Crown screws off to store extra pencil lead. Writing mechanism retract.

Victorian Lead Pencil

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1900: item #568378
tjb 0136

Victorian writing pencil, silver plate, Circa 1900. This antique writing pencil is 2 1/8" long. Has the ring to wear on a chain. A deep red stone (probably garnet) is bezel set in the crown. Writing mechanism retracts. Very small, pretty piece.

Victorian Lead Pencil

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1900: item #568372
tjb 009

Victorian writing pencil. Circa 1900. This small antique writing instrument is 2" long. Gold color with a deep red stone (probably garnet) bezel set in the crown. The writing mechanism retracts. Can be worn on a chain (has the ring) or displayed. A very attractive piece. From England.

Victorian Lead Pencil

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1900: item #568358
tjb 4329

Wonderful silver plate Victorian pencil with necklace ring. Wear this antique writing instrument on a chain or use it for display. Circa 1900. From England. Repeating design on sides. 2 1/2" long.

Victorian Lead Pencil

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1900: item #568352
tjb 4330

Beautiful antique writing instrument. Silver plate pencil. Circa 1900. From England. 3 5/8" long. Black stone (possibly oynx) bezel set in the crown. Great metal work.

Victorian Lead Pencil

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1900: item #568319
tjb 277

This Victorian writing pencil possibly sterling. It has a small orange/red stone bezel set in the crown. The stone is probably carnelian which was one of the stones traditionally used in this type pencil. Circa 1900. Wonderful etching on this fine English pencil. The crown screws off to reveal storage for extra pencil leads. Also, the writing mechanism retracts. Nice piece to add to a pencil collection or to decorate a desk. 4 1/2" long.