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Art Deco Glass Ink Well
Located in Asheville, NC
Glass inkwell with ball-peened silver flip cap. Blackened body with deco-clover pattern inside the
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19th Century Antique Glass Ink Wells

Materials

Glass

Antique Art Deco Glass Ink Well
Art Deco Glass Ink Well
H 3.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Silver Plated and Clear Glass Ink Well by Walker and Hall
Located in Cheshire, GB
A silver-plated and clear glass ink well and stand, shaped square plated Stand with gadroon borders
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Early 20th Century British Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Silver Plate

Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
glass pieces are blown and cut to resemble the hand-hammered metal so popular at the time. The ink pots
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1890s English Japonisme Antique Glass Ink Wells

Materials

Brass, Copper

Classical 19th Century Letter Rack and Ink Well
Located in Brighton, Sussex
shaped divisions with classical engraved decoration, a pair of cut glass ink wells on either side with
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Early 20th Century English Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Silver

Quality antique solid silver ink well and tray by Robert Pringle
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Solid Silver ink well and tray, having a square glass ink well with a solid silver lid
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Early 20th Century Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Silver

Silver Plate and Crystal Ink Stand
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning ink stand in Georgian style. Silver Plate and Crystal or cut glass ink wells. Candle
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Glass Ink Wells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plate and Crystal Ink Stand
Silver Plate and Crystal Ink Stand
H 5.75 in W 12 in D 8 in
Black and White Glass Inkwell
Located in Wien, AT
Black and white glass ink well Brass nickel platend
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Glass Ink Wells

Materials

Brass

Antique Black and White Glass Inkwell
Black and White Glass Inkwell
H 3.55 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Arts And Crafts Inkwell With Inscription
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
topped glass ink well sits in a recess on the Elkington silver tray, both pieces hallmarked Birmingham
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1920s British Arts and Crafts Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Silver

Antique Arts And Crafts Inkwell With Inscription
Arts And Crafts Inkwell With Inscription
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H 1.66 in W 4.06 in D 4.06 in
Large antique Victorian quality mahogany and glass desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
of a rectangular shape with pen trays and the original pair od glass ink wells.
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19th Century Victorian Antique Glass Ink Wells

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Large Antique Victorian quality mahogany and glass desk set
Large antique Victorian quality mahogany and glass desk set
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H 5.12 in W 13 in D 7.88 in
Arts and Crafts Inkwell With Inscription
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
topped glass ink well sits in a recess on the Elkington silver tray, both pieces hallmarked Birmingham
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1920s British Arts and Crafts Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Silver

Late 1800's Double Ink Well & Letter Holder- From Agne's Moorehead Estate
Located in Van Nuys, CA
opulence of this piece is apparent, the dual transparent glass ink wells introduce a practical touch
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Early 1800s Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set
Located in Ipswich, GB
ink wells and pen tray standing on bun feet
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Mother-of-Pearl, Glass

Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set
Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set
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H 3.55 in W 10.24 in D 8.67 in
Ink Well with Chinese Flowers decoration, Wedgwood, circa 1820
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An ink well, mode according to Wedgwood's patent, which stopped the ink from evaporating. Made in
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Stoneware

Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
desk set with a pen tray and the original glass ink well with a brass top
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Brass

Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set
Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set
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H 2.76 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in
Georgian Period Masons Ironstone Ink Well Hand Painted - Very Rare, circa 1817
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very rare, ironstone Ink Well, all beautifully hand painted, made by Mason's, of Lane
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Ironstone

Empire Style French Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
original pine cone lidded glass ink-wells and sand shakers. France, 19th century. Dimension: 10.5" W x 6" D
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19th Century French Empire Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Bronze

Empire Style French Bronze Inkwell
Empire Style French Bronze Inkwell
H 3.5 in W 10.5 in D 6 in
19th Century French Boulle Inkwell of Large Proportions
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional 19th century Boulle work inkwell, of rectangular form, fitted with two cut glass ink
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Brass

19th Century, English Tartan Wrapped Lap Desk w/ Embossed Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
beautiful period embossed leather "desk", pen tray and small glass ink well. Unmarked.
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19th Century British Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand, London 1901, Gallery Border
Located in London, London
ink stand, features shaped and pierced gallery borders, and two glass ink wells with silver mounts
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Sterling Silver

Antique Renaissance Revival Gilt Bronze Travel Desk
Located in New York, US
opens to reveal a turquoise satin and felt lined interior with two glass ink wells. Believed to be of
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Late 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Bronze

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
.) Initials WW on the top brass plate. Two glass ink wells. See measurements below.
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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Brass

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
leather insert with Greek key border, two glass ink wells with brass tops, pen rest and a spring loaded
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1810s English Regency Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Brass

Antique Classic Brass Ink Well
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1890's brass inkwell with glass insert. Monogramed WRE on top, likely gilt finish at one time
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Glass Ink Wells

Materials

Brass

Antique Classic Brass Ink Well
Antique Classic Brass Ink Well
H 2.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Large Antique Ink Well, English, Crystal Glass, Desk, Mid-19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique ink well. An English, crystal glass, desk ink well dating to the mid-19th
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Cut Glass

Antique Pen Tray, English, Brass, Silver Plate, Inkwell Stand, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
aged patina and in good order Brass presents rich golden hues throughout Quality, later glass ink
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Brass

English Antique Ink Eraser/Letter Opener with Sterling Handle
Located in Sheffield, MA
Although the purpose was once for "erasing" ink, this antique English piece can very well be used
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Sterling Silver, Steel

Naturalistic Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Novelty 'Fruit Design' Ink Stand
By Daniel & Charles Houle
Located in London, London
, an apple and a pear shaped ink well, and a central pen holder resembling acanthus leaves. The
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1870s English Art Nouveau Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Sterling Silver

Quality collection of antique glass and silver mounted accessories
Located in Ipswich, GB
ink wells, a cut glass inkwell, a cut glass circular trinket bowl and a cut glass scent bottle, all
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Early 19th Century Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Glass

Antique Distressed Metal Faux Books with Travel Ink Well c.1900-1920 (FREE SHIP)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A stack of metal faux books with hinged lids. One contains a travel ink well. Bronze plate
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Metal

Cool Ink Well designed as a Godin iron stove from the late 19th Century
By Godin
Located in Knivsta, SE
Cool Ink Well designed as a Godin iron stove from the late 19th Century. Made in France in cast
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Late 19th Century French Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Iron

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
skiver lifts to gain access to a documents compartment Supplied with a screw top glass ink well in good
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Leather, Walnut

Victorian Blown Glass and Sterling Silver Ink Bottle
By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cover opens to reveal a circular sunken well and removable glass ink liner. The exceptional body of the
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1890s British Victorian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Desktop Writing Slope, English Burr Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
a quintet of small document sleeves Two delightful glass ink wells sit neatly within a brass square
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Brass

Sterling Silver, Large Desk Inkstand by Topazio of Portugal, circa 1920
By Topazio
Located in York, GB
silver standard marks) can be found on both ink tops and all four underneath mounting nuts as well as the
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1910s Portuguese Art Deco Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Silver

Neoclassical-Style Continental Silver '.800' Footed Double Inkstand by Dragstead
By A. Dragsted
Located in New York, NY
of finials on ink pots). Each glass ink pot insert has a 3/4 inch silver rim. Weighs 36.565 troy
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Early 1900s Danish Neoclassical Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Sterling Silver

Tonquin Red Pink by ROYAL STAFFORDSHIRE by Clarice Cliff made in England Ashtray
By Royal Staffordshire Ceramics 1
Located in North Hollywood, CA
feature scenes, landscapes, or other decorative motifs. 2) Inking the Plate: The engraved copper plate is
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Early 20th Century English Rustic Antique Glass Ink Wells

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
By Henry Atkin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The interior of the box bears a satin lining to the cover and velvet lining to the trays and well
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1840s English Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Sterling Silver

Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, a compliment of glass ink wells and a wide pen rest Below, a single drawer dressed with a solid
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Early 20th Century British Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Walnut

A Fine Pair Of Antique English Chamberlains Worcester Round Dishes Circa 1810
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in New Orleans, LA
‘New Long Ink’ stand at £15.15 shillings. Chamberlain sold porcelain through his shop at no. 33
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Porcelain

Important Sterling and Gilt Inkwell by John & Joseph Angell, London, 1853
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
decoration on the lid and body as well as each cartouche. There five gilt pen holders and gilt and scalloped
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1850s English Victorian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Silver

Small Transfer Ware Pot with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Victorian transfer-ware pot with black ink and beveled lid. The Chinoiserie motif depicts a
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Ceramic

Small Transfer Ware Pot with Lid
Small Transfer Ware Pot with Lid
H 7 in W 6.5 in D 6 in
Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Arithmetic Model 12 by Acier, circa 1860
By Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
for her excellent reign as well as for her love of Fine Arts. Specifications: Three cherubs being
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1860s German Rococo Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Porcelain

Rare Matthew Boulton Old Sheffield Plate & Cut Crystal Rococo 2-Bottle Inkstand
By Matthew Boulton
Located in Charleston, SC
superbly hand cut crystal ink bottles which are in pristine, age-appropriate condition. Please note the
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Late 18th Century English Rococo Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Sheffield Plate

Bois Durci Ink Stand
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This large Bois Durci ink stand features an intricately moulded base, upon which sit two glass
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1880s French High Victorian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Ebony

Bois Durci Ink Stand
Bois Durci Ink Stand
H 6 in W 12.5 in D 8.25 in
Fishing Boats, late 19th Century French Marine Mauve Ink Drawing
By Georges Ricard-Cordingley
Located in Cotignac, FR
Late 19th century mauve ink drawing on paper of fishing boats at harbour by noted French artist
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Late 19th Century Romantic Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Paper, Ink

View of a Cathedral, 17th Century Dutch Ink and Wash Artwork, Mounted
Located in London, GB
Ink and wash on paper Image size: 7 1/2 x 6 inches (19 x 15.25 cm) Mounted This drawing is of a
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17th Century Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Paper, Ink

The Little Mermaid - Fairy Tales - English Female Illustrator Pen and Ink
Located in Miami, FL
Pioneering English Female Illustrator Helen Stratton masterfully renders in pen and ink a scene
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1890s Pre-Raphaelite Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Ink, Paper, Pen

"Old Highland Light" Provincetown Ink Wash by Paul Resika
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish ink wash on paper is of the Provincetown Massachusetts "Old Highland Light" lighthouse
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Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Paper, Glass, Wood

Ink and Watercolour Study of a Palm Tree by John Flaxman RA, 18th Century
By John Flaxman
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Original Drawing A very well-executed and attractive study of a palm tree in ink and wash
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Early 1800s Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Paper, Glass, Giltwood

Antique Continental Hand Carved Novelty Ink Stand & Pen Tray Camel Formed
Located in Gardena, CA
ink stand modeled as a sitting camel circa early 20th century. The hump opens to Revel two glass lined
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Early 20th Century Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Wood

"Golden Eagle" by William Goodall, Watercolor and Ink Drawing, Early 19th Cent.
By William Goodall
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
William Goodall. A beautiful and colorful combination of both watercolor and ink, this painting is
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Paint, Paper

"Ring Tail Eagle" by William Goodall, Watercolor & Ink Drawing, Early 19th Cent.
By William Goodall
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
William Goodall. A beautiful and colorful combination of both watercolor and ink, this painting is
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Paint, Paper

Cut Glass Tortoise Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
topped circular lidded well originally for ink but charming as a unique bedside tabletop pillbox. Some
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Silver Plate

Cut Glass Tortoise Inkwell
Cut Glass Tortoise Inkwell
H 2.75 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in
Black Forest Carved Ink Stand with Fox and Inkwells, Brienz, Switzerland c. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
holders, with two glass inkwells (chips to rims), Swiss, ca. 1880. Jay Arenski et al. quotes Swiss Poet
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Walter and John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
via two impressive elevated scrolling leaf decorated brackets. The impressive large glass ink
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1880s English Victorian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Glass and Brass Desk Inkwell with Pen Rest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
with a brass mounted ink well and feet, these may have originally been chrome plated but this has now
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Glass

Fabulous Antique English Sterling and Cut Glass Hand Pierced Double Inkstand
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Charleston, SC
crystal original square ink bottles, with sterling hinged lids (also hallmarked similarly and illustrated
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
via two impressive elevated scrolling leaf decorated brackets. The impressive large glass ink
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Glass Ink Wells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Walker & Hall Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Glass Desk Standish
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hallmarked component secures to the underside with a screw fitment. The impressive glass ink bottles each
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Glass Ink Wells

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Sterling Silver

Torrent in the Alps
By Jules Coignet
Located in PARIS, FR
Jules COIGNET Paris 1798-1860 Torrent in the Alps Watercolor and brown ink wash Signed lower left
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Early 19th Century French School Antique Glass Ink Wells

Materials

Watercolor, Ink

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Antique Glass Ink Wells For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique glass ink wells available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique glass ink wells — often made from metal, glass and silver — can elevate any home. Antique glass ink wells have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique glass ink wells are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Glass Ink Wells?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $971, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $8,000 highest priced.