Figure - Dip Pen / Calligraphy Pen Holder - .925 silver
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Antique Engraved Silver Dip Pen / Calligraphy Pen Holder (l. 16 cm - 8.91g)
Portugal assay mark (1985-2020), 925/000, and same date marker's mark.
Description:
An elegant antique solid/filled silver dip pen / calligraphy pen holder (porte-plume). The tapered barrel is delicately hand-engraved with leaf/herringbone patterns and features a central blank shield-shaped cartouche intended for monograms. Fitted with a removable metal nib. Item Type: Dip Pen Holder / Calligraphy Pen (Porte-plume) Material: Silver barrel with metal nib
Period / Style: Late 19th / Early 20th Century (c. 1890–1920, Victorian / Edwardian)
Total Length: 16 cm
Total Weight: 8.91 g
Condition:
Good overall antique condition. Shows a charming natural silver patina with light age-appropriate oxidation on the tip and nib.
Straight, sturdy, with well-preserved engraved detailing and no major dents or repairs.
Shipping:
Professional reinforced packaging with registered and tracked shipping.
Antique Engraved Silver Dip Pen / Calligraphy Pen Holder (l. 16 cm - 8.91g)
Portugal assay mark (1985-2020), 925/000, and same date marker's mark.
Description:
An elegant antique solid/filled silver dip pen / calligraphy pen holder (porte-plume). The tapered barrel is delicately hand-engraved with leaf/herringbone patterns and features a central blank shield-shaped cartouche intended for monograms. Fitted with a removable metal nib. Item Type: Dip Pen Holder / Calligraphy Pen (Porte-plume) Material: Silver barrel with metal nib
Period / Style: Late 19th / Early 20th Century (c. 1890–1920, Victorian / Edwardian)
Total Length: 16 cm
Total Weight: 8.91 g
Condition:
Good overall antique condition. Shows a charming natural silver patina with light age-appropriate oxidation on the tip and nib.
Straight, sturdy, with well-preserved engraved detailing and no major dents or repairs.
Shipping:
Professional reinforced packaging with registered and tracked shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
8.91 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Title
Dip Pen / Calligraphy Pen Holder
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
16 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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