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Unusual Antique English Novelty Pen / Nib Wipe C.1880
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Unusual Antique English Novelty Pen / Nib Wipe C.1880

19th century
Sold by Puckerings
Sold 4 February 2025 · Puckerings
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Description

A most unusual figural pen nib wipe made from brass with a wonderful untouched antique patina.

In the from of a Knight in armour, the back of the helmet retains the original felts used to remove excess ink from a dip pen's nib.

Highly collectable and in excellent condition dating to c.1880, Victorian in era. 2 1/2" x 2" x 2 1/2" tall.

Item ID:39685

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Antique Brass Pen Wipe to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA498179
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39685
Description
A most unusual figural pen nib wipe made from brass with a wonderful untouched antique patina.
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In the from of a Knight in armour, the back of the helmet retains the original felts used to remove excess ink from a dip pen's nib.
Puckerings

Highly collectable and in excellent condition dating to c.1880, Victorian in era. 2 1/2" x 2" x 2 1/2" tall.

Item ID:39685

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Antique Brass Pen Wipe to the 1880s.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA498179
Dealers Internal Ref
39685
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A close-up shot of a vintage brass knight helmet pen wipe featuring a green wool plume attached to the back. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A close-up shot of a vintage brass knight helmet pen wipe featuring a green wool plume attached to the back. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Unusual Antique English Novelty Pen / Nib Wipe C.1880

Archive II A close-up shot of a vintage brass knight helmet pen wipe featuring a green wool plume attached to the back. View II
Archive III A close-up shot of a vintage brass knight helmet pen wipe featuring a green wool plume attached to the back. View III
Archive IV A close-up shot of a vintage brass knight helmet pen wipe featuring a green wool plume attached to the back. View IV
Archive V A close-up shot of a vintage brass knight helmet pen wipe featuring a green wool plume attached to the back. View V
Archive VI A close-up shot of a vintage brass knight helmet pen wipe featuring a green wool plume attached to the back. View VI
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A close-up shot of a vintage brass knight helmet pen wipe featuring a green wool plume attached to the back.
Unusual Antique English Novelty Pen / Nib Wipe c.1880
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A close-up shot of a vintage brass knight helmet pen wipe featuring a green wool plume attached to the back.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Wool
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsKnight helmet, Embossed armour detailing, Woollen plume
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

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A pen nib wipe is a functional desk accessory used in the 19th and early 20th centuries to clean excess ink from steel dip pen nibs before they corroded or stained paper.

These desk items typically combined cast brass, bronze, or spelter figures with absorbent materials such as wool, felt, or velvet inserts designed to trap residual ink.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate casting methods, natural metal oxidisation, wear consistent with age, and traditional handmade fabric components rather than synthetic modern textiles.

This type of small collectable looks effective when displayed on a home office desk, within a bookcase, or styled on a mantelpiece to add historical character and metallic texture to a space.

Preservation requires dusting with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding chemical metal polishes or water, which can damage aged metallic patinas and delicate vintage textiles.
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