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Antique Travel Inkwell, Silvered, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful travel inkwell with a silver plated lid and a bottom of black leather. On the lid are the
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Inkwell Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Novelty Golf Inkwell, Silver Plated
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Victorian Novelty Golf Silver Plated Inkwell. A fine quality plated golf inkwell with rectangular
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1890s British Antique Inkwell Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Travelling Inkwell Silver Plated Banded Agate
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This little elegant travelling inkwell is made out of plated silver. The lid and the bottom of the
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1890s European Victorian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Agate, Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Travelling Inkwell Silver Plated Banded Agate
Victorian Travelling Inkwell Silver Plated Banded Agate
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W 1.82 in D 1.38 in L 1.07 in
English Silver Plated Gallery Top Footed Holding Base / Cut Glass Inkwell
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Top Rectangle Footed Holding Base, featuring an exquisite cut glass inkwell. The silver plate holding
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19th Century English Antique Inkwell Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in Northampton, GB
Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell. The Inkwell of globular shape with a quilt cut glass body mounted with a
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell
Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell
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H 3.54 in W 7.09 in D 4.92 in
Silver Inkwell For Czar Nicholas
By Grachev Brothers
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Featuring intricately cut glass in a star pattern, the inkwell rests upon an exquisite silver base. Its
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Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Inkwell Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Inkwell For Czar Nicholas
Silver Inkwell For Czar Nicholas
H 5.5 in W 4 in D 4.13 in
Antique 1928 Sterling Silver Bell Inkwell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver inkwell, part
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1920s English Antique Inkwell Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell England 1905
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome sterling silver antique inkwell has a lovely, simple design and was made by William
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Early 20th Century English Antique Inkwell Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Inkwell 254
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
An antique Georg Jensen sterling silver inkwell and matching pen, design #254 by Georg Jensen in
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1920s European Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Samuel Jacob Edwardian Sterling Silver Frog Inkwell
By Samuel Jacob
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, unusual, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver inkwell in
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Equestrian Themed Silver Plate Inkwell.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique English Equestrian Themed Silver Plate Inkwell. Horseshoe oak base and crystal inkwell with
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1920s Antique Inkwell Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

French Louis XV Silver and Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) silver plate on bronze oval shaped inkwell with handles and
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Inkwell Silver

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Silver, Bronze

1880s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Lantern Inkwell
By Thomas Smily
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver inkwell in
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1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Sterling Silver

18th Century Silver Inkwell by James Young
By James Young
Located in New Orleans, LA
This superlative, Georgian-period silver inkwell was crafted by 18th century London silversmith
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Inkwell Silver

Materials

Silver

Giant Cut Glass Sterling Silver Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
A very nice example of a large glass inkwell with silver marked lid with a hallmark ingraved. To
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Inkwell Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Continental .800 Silver Daybed Form Hinged Silver Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
A fabulous antique continental .800 silver desk set in the form of a daybed or chez lounge
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Late 19th Century Antique Inkwell Silver

Materials

Silver

English Victorian Silver and Blue Glass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian silver and blue glass inkwell. Marked: George Fox, London, 1878.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwell Silver

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Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Inkwell with Hinged Lid
By Levi & Salaman
Located in Vienna, AT
Edwardian, sterling silver and rose quartz Inkwell with hinged lid, Birmingham, England, 1912, Levi
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

English Victorian Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian silver plated inkwell with 2 cranberry glass wells and back handle.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell
By Joseph Angell II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver inkwell has a circular shaped domed form. The body of this exceptional antique inkwell
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1850s British Victorian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Globe Inkwell Centerpiece by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
& Co. Crafted from sterling silver and bronze, this stunning inkwell boasts a commanding motif of a
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Sterling Silver, Bronze

1870 T. Elkington Silver Plated Victorian British Inkwell
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Amazing silver plated inkwell by T. Elkington, marked on the bottom, good conditions overall
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Silver Plate

French Victorian Embossed Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian rectangular double glass inkwell with incised monogrammed sterling silver hinged
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Metal, Silver

French Silver Mounted Blue & White Pottery Faience Inkwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual French silver mounted faience pottery inkwell hand painted with blue and white designs
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19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Inkwell Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Inkwell (1907)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver parcel gilt inkwell
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Early 1900s English Antique Inkwell Silver

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Silver

Elkington & Co. Silver Inkwell Of Henry Morton Stanley
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional sterling silver inkwell was presented to Henry Morton Stanley, the famed Welsh
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver 'Anvil' Inkwell by George Unite & Sons
By George Unite & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
anvil inkwell; part of antique silver and glassware collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Crystal Inkwells on Silver Tray, England, 1850
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful pair of crystal inkwells on an oval silver plated tray. The tray has a nice rope
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19th Century English Antique Inkwell Silver

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Crystal, Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Monogramed Inkwell, Scotland 1897, H552
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Monogramed Inkwell, Scotland 1897, H552 Scotland "1897" Shaped pen
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1890s Scottish Antique Inkwell Silver

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Silver Plate

Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856
Located in Bath, GB
A rare Victorian silver plated novelty inkwell fashioned in the form of a barrel on stand, in turn
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1850s British Victorian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Cut-Glass and English Sterling Silver Inkwell
By William Base & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A really handsome vintage art deco inkwell, beautifully shaped and star cut on the underside. The
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Inkwell Silver

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Sterling Silver

French Lapislazuli and Silver Inkwell by Gustave Keller, 1920s
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This French Lapis Lazuli and Silver Inkwell, crafted by Gustave Keller in the 1920s, stands as a
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Inkwell Silver

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Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Antique Inkwell, Crystal Glass, Silver Plated, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell made from crystal glass. The lid is silver-plated.
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Late 19th Century Antique Inkwell Silver

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
Located in Bath, GB
An outstanding late Victorian inkwell made from two cattle horns and mounted with silver plated
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Silver Plate

Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
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H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique Victorian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
desk inkwell, part of our antique silver and glassware collection. This exceptional antique
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1890s British Victorian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian English Inkwell in Silver Plated, Queen Anne Style
Located in Prato, Tuscany
silver plated inkwell; it has a balanced and harmonious shape; on the top are housed two solid and
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Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Inkwell Silver

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Victorian English Silver and Tortoise Inkwell : Single Rare Piece
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very elegant and rare silver and tortoise Victorian inkwell: a wonderful piece for Your desk
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Silver

1900s English Crystal and Silver Plated Sheffield Inkwell on Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1900s English crystal and silver plated Sheffield inkwell on handled tray. The tray measurement is
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Early 1900s European Antique Inkwell Silver

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Silver Inkstand Inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co
By Gibson & Langman
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver inkstand inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Plain rectangular form
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Inkwell by John & William Deakin
By John & William Deakin
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco sterling silver inkwell by John & William Deakin of Chester, England, circa 1921. The
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Inkwell Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silvered Inkwell With Bust, 19th Century, France, Double Inkstand
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell with a small bust in the center and two glass inkwells on its sides. Nicely
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19th Century French Antique Inkwell Silver

Materials

Bronze

John Charles Grinsell Antique Edwardian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Inkwell
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
desk inkwell; part of our antique silver and glassware collection This exceptional antique Edwardian
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Early 1900s Antique Inkwell Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Hallmarked Sterling Silver & Crystal Clock Inkwell, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English hallmarked sterling silver & cut crystal clock inkwell, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Inkwell Silver

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

19th Century English Silvered Metal 'Worried Knight' Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century English Silvered Metal 'Worried Knight' Inkwell Add a touch of classical whimsy to
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Late 19th Century English Renaissance Antique Inkwell Silver

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Metal

Large Edwardian Style Sterling Silver Bell-Form Inkwell With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian-style, sterling silver, bell-form inkwell, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked
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1920s English Edwardian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Sterling Silver, Gold

Ancient Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Caligraphy Inkwell 1200
Located in Portland, OR
An important Islamic Khurasan bronze and silver-inlaid inkwell & cover, Eastern Persia, Circa 1200
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15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Antique Inkwell Silver

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Silver, Bronze

Antique Silver Plate & Cut Glass Oval Shaped Inkwell, Scotland, 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique silver plate & cut glass oval shaped inkwell, Scotland 1910, H553 Scotland 1910 Silver
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1910s Scottish Antique Inkwell Silver

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Silver Plate

English Victorian Period 1890s Stamped Silver Inkstand with Crystal Inkwells
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English stamped silver inkstand from the late 19th century, with two crystal inkwells. Born
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Crystal, Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Ink Stand / Inkwell with Taper Stick 1851
By Edward & John Barnard
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique Victorian solid Silver Inkstand with two fitted glass lined Inkwells and a
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Rose Quartz Inkwell with Hinged Lid
By Levi & Salaman
Located in Vienna, AT
Edwardian, sterling silver and rose quartz Inkwell with hinged lid, Birmingham, England, 1912, Levi
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This exquisite inkwell exhibits the mastery of Baccarat's workmanship. The molded crystal body is
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Early 1900s French Antique Inkwell Silver

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Crystal

Arthur & Bond Sterling Silver Inkwell with Repousse & Chased Water Lilies
By Arthur Bond
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique inkwell was made by the well known English owned Arthur & Bond of Japan in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Inkwell Silver

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Silver Mounted Hukin & Heath Cut Glass Jockey Cap Inkwell c1908
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Edwardian cut glass jockey cap inkwell by Hukin & Heath, mounted on a hallmarked English silver
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Sterling Silver

Cut Glass Tortoise Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Cut glass tortoise inkwell. Vintage turtle pillbox inkwell of cut glass carrying a mounted finial
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Inkwell Silver

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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
Antique English Crystal & Sterling Silver Inkwell Signed "Samuel Jacob" Ca 1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English cut crystal and sterling silver inkwell signed by silversmith "Samuel Jacob" of
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Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwell Silver

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

A Russian silver inkwell, jeweler: Johann Fredrik Akerblom, St. Petersburg 1836.
Located in Milan, IT
A Russian silver figured inkwell, jeweler: Johann Fredrik Akerblom, taster Mikhail Mikhailovich
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1830s Russian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Silver

Falize French Gilt Silver & Cutglass Baccarat Dual Inkwells Eagle Finials, c1850
Located in Gardena, CA
Falize French Gilt Silver & Cutglass Baccarat Dual Inkwells Eagle Finials, c1850 An outstanding
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19th Century Antique Inkwell Silver

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Sterling Silver

English Equestrian Horseshoe Silver Plate & Oak Desktop Inkwell Inkstand c. 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English Edwardian silverplate and oak inkwell inkstand with a pen rest, circa 1900
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Inkwell Silver

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Silver Plate Hoof Inkwell with Pen Rest, by Rowland Ward & Co
By Rowland Ward
Located in Reepham, GB
A late 19th century silver plate mounted horse hoof inkwell, the lid and horseshoe of silver plate
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Late 19th Century European Antique Inkwell Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Inkwell, Seashells, Gilded and Silvered, Bronze Dorée, Mid 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell from gilded and silvered bronze. France, mid 19th Century. Exceptionally
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1850s French Victorian Antique Inkwell Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Bronze

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Antique Inkwell Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique inkwell silver you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every item from our selection of antique inkwell silver was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of antique inkwell silver you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of antique inkwell silver, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of antique inkwell silver has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by John Grinsell & Sons, Tiffany & Co. and A&J Zimmerman Ltd. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Inkwell Silver?

A piece of antique inkwell silver can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,335, while the lowest priced sells for $132 and the highest can go for as much as $21,750.

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Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Inkwell Silver
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.

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