Six Ancient Glass Seals (Chops)- Khmer (12th/13th C.)

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1492: item #529587
CHOP-003

An assortment glass seals consisting of 4 domed ovals, 1 tabular rectangle and 1 thick round tabular seal. The colors range from a dark amber brown to a light yellow topaz color. The motifs are of the Hindu God Shiva (2), bulls (2), elephant (1), fish (1). Seals such as these are difficult to find. They would make very attractive seal rings or seal pendants.
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Super Victorian Micromosaic Quill Pen "ROMA" c.1880

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1900: item #494929

Lovely early Micromosaic Quill Pen c. 1880 likely purchased while visiting Rome on a Grand Tour of Europe. This pen is in remarkable condition for it's age. Tiny glass tiles or tesserae are pieced together to form a design or picture. In this case a momento of Rome or "ROMA" as the tiny type in the center of the pen spells out. No tiles missing! Dimensions are 7 1/4" L x 1/4"W -1/2" at it's widest- the end which depicts a rich green clover. Metal appears to be a gilt over brass?. All original in... Click for details

Heavy Mughal Squirrel Brass Bronze India Inkwell

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1900: item #491030

Late 19th or early 20th century India Bronze Inkwell measures 4.75" by 4", and weighs 35 ounces before packing. The cast body of the inkwell has a vine and clover design, with an upright squirrel lid finial. A massive and impressive piece.

Heavy Mughal Peacock Brass Bronze India Inkwell

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1920: item #490840

Late 19th or early 20th century India Bronze Inkwell measures 6.25" by 4.25", and weighs 41 ounces before packing. The cast body of the inkwell depicts peacock detailing in it's design. A massive and impressive piece.

A Large Steel Armorial Table Seal Circa 1780

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1800: item #467559

Probably German. Very well chiselled and cast with a very finely engraved intaglio armorial seal.

Heavy (396 grams Over 12.7 Troy Ounces)

The Table Seal is 3 1/8 inches high, the intaglio seal itself has a diameter of 1 1/4 inches.

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Han Dynasty Clay Inkstand

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre AD 1000: item #462223
378

Fine Han Dynasty clay inkstand with animal and insects in relief. Meaures 3.25 inches in height. Excellent condition.

Han Dynasty Clay Inkstone

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre AD 1000: item #462222
377

Fine Han Dynasty clay inkstone with human figures. Missing dome shaped lid. Measures 1.75 inches in height. Excellent condition.

Arts and Crafts Style Bookends

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1920: item #460640
344

Nice pair of arts and crafts style bookends in shape of 1920's automobiles. Measure 4.50 inches in height.

19th Century Bronze Bookends

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1900: item #460637
343

Heavy pair of bronze bookends "Lady at Desk" c. 19th century. Measure 5.00 inches in height.

18th Century Brass Quill Holder Inkwell

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1837 VR: item #460584
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Early brass inkwell with quill holder and rigarfe. Measures 8.25 inches. 18th century.