"Classical" Writing Equipment

one_raven

one_raven

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If you are reading this, Liz, Stop right now.





I am looking for a place that sells good quality reproductions of antique Lap Desks, Writing Boxes, Writing Slopes, Fountain Pens, Ink Wells etc.

Ideally, I would like to visit the place in person (NYC area), but an online store in the US that will ship in less than a week will work fine.

I am looking for stuff in the quality and price range of this stuff but a place with a larger selection.

My girlfriend is quitting her job and spending the next two months writing before she goes back to school.

I am looking for a nice little "Welcome Home" gift.

THESE are stunning examples (especially this one) but I am not prepared to spend that much on an original Victorian Writing Box just yet.

I would like to be able to actually look at them and buy one in person, but her last day at work is about a week away and I am getting desperate.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
one_raven said:
If you are reading this, Liz, Stop right now.





I am looking for a place that sells good quality reproductions of antique Lap Desks, Writing Boxes, Writing Slopes, Fountain Pens, Ink Wells etc.

Ideally, I would like to visit the place in person (NYC area), but an online store in the US that will ship in less than a week will work fine.

I am looking for stuff in the quality and price range of this stuff but a place with a larger selection.

My girlfriend is quitting her job and spending the next two months writing before she goes back to school.

I am looking for a nice little "Welcome Home" gift.

THESE are stunning examples (especially this one) but I am not prepared to spend that much on an original Victorian Writing Box just yet.

I would like to be able to actually look at them and buy one in person, but her last day at work is about a week away and I am getting desperate.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Ebay have 145 examples of Lap Desk currently. And 38 examples of Antique Lap Desk. And 90+ examples of Writing Box and 20 examples of antique writing box. Have you looked there?

peace

c20
 
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c20H25N3o said:
Ebay have 145 examples of Lap Desk currently. Have you looked there?
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I try to avoid Ebay if I can, but, like I said, I am getting desperate.
Maybe I will find something there.
I will check it out, thanks.


This Box is absolutely stunning!! I'm not sure I want to know how much it they want for it.
 
George Wildman said:
ah he wants to buy in person

peace
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ah but time is of the essence :)

Lovely idea btw one_raven. Very thoughtful. She must be worth it eh :)

'Water' will be doubly glad she didn't pre-judge you on your avatar now.

peace

c20
 
Thank you.
She definitely is worth it.

I know time is running out.
I may have to bite the bullet and get it from Ebay.
It's a shame, because there is NOTHING you can't find in NYC, you just need to know WHERE to find it, and I am having no luck searching the web for a place that has them.
Maybe I will hit the antique district on Monday morning and hope for the best.
 
Nysse said:
Try this site, it might be helpful…on the side there is all different categories for Antique Dealers in NYC.
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Thank you.
I am on my way.

Nysse said:
Ps. clear your bloody inbox Craig. :bugeye:
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oops.
I was wondering why you never replied. :D
 
did you get anything? what was it if you did and how much was it?

peace

c20
 
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