English Maple Sander, c. 1800

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1800: item #358944
3461

English Maple Sander, c. 1800. Flared top with turned line decoration. In perfect condition. This piece, also called a pounce pot, was filled with sand and used to dry ink or reglaze paper. 2 7/8 inches.

French Putti Gilt Metal Double Inkwell Stand

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1900: item #320632
5110

FRENCH DESKTOP DOUBLE INKWELL STAND #5110 - French Putti Gilt Metal Double Inkwell Stand - With Puttum at the Top - Replica of Michelangelo’s Florentine Man Decorating the Base - 5 Inches Tall by 12 Inches Wide by 12 Inches Deep - No Glass Inserts

Antique Cast Iron and blown Glass Inkwell

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1900: item #83587
2461

Iron and Glass desk Inkwell, Antique desk Inkwell, Antique Glass Inkwell, This "Antique Iron and Glass Inkwell" measures 4 and one quarter inches wide at the pen rack and is 6 inches tall. The tops of the pen rack are very unusual with cast horse heads. Excellent original condition with a pewter lift top. One small minor flake on the bottom on the inkwell which is not easy to see.Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside t... Click for details

Antique Coquilla Nut Pounce Pot

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1837 VR: item #19068
121AAA

This urn-shaped coquilla nut pounce pot combines fine turning with delicate designs formed by small machine-turned repetitions of varying sorts to produce rosettes, festoons, etc. with a dramatic effect. Possibly English or Continental, maybe scrimshaw of Napoleonic prison-of-war art, it is hard to pinpoint exactly where it was made, but wherever, it was certainly well thought out. Early Nineteenth Century. Mint condition. Approximately 2-5/8 inches high and 1-3/4 inches in diameter.

Antique French Neo-Gothic Carved Seal

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1900: item #13655
29AAA

A charming Napoleon III letter seal of machine-turned bone and chiseled silver, French of around 1870. It is in beautiful condition, with no breaks or cracks. The initials "PG" are carved into the silver bottom, which also bears the hallmarks for France after 1848. Approximately 3-5/8 inches in length and 1-3/8 inches in diameter at the top.