Writing originated as picture writing, in which a picture, at first drawn as a simple representation, through repetition became a stylised symbol associated with a specific word.
Vintage Writing Equipment & Accessories Archive
![Pen stand.](images/ref_834_stand_small.jpg)
Ref. 834
Cast iron pen stand, (very good). Sold
![Cast iron pen stand.](images/ref_757_stand_small.jpg)
Ref. 757
Large cast iron pen stand, registered design number "44197" marked beneath the base, circa 1870, (very good). Sold
![Wax seal stamp.](images/ref_515_wax_seal_small1.jpg)
Ref. 515
A hardstone, brass, silver and enamel seal, engraved initials, height 65mm, diameter 22mm, (very good). Sold
![Qull knife.](images/ref_213_quill_small.jpg)
Ref. 213
Quill knife, ebony handle, marked J.Nowill & Son, Sheffield England, circa 1850, (good). Sold
![Parchment eraser.](images/ref_476_eraser_small.jpg)
Ref. 476
Eraser, used to scrap parchment, with a ebony or cocoa wood handle, circa 1850, (very good). Sold
![Waterman's ink bottle.](images/ref_648_watermans_ink_bottle_small.jpg)
Ref. 648
Waterman's Ideal master ink bottle, red, bakelite cap, front and rear labels, maker's marks on the base, no damage, made in Canada, (very good). Sold