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Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
exquisite inkwells, also known as "qalamdan" in Persian, are highly collectible and revered for their
Category
19th Century Moorish Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1850s British Victorian Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century English Gold Washed Sheffield Silverplate Equestrian Themed Inkwell
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Unique Victorian English silverplate inkwell in the form of a horseshoe with hooves and lids with
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Brass, Silver Plate
H 3.6 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 in
Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. These exquisite inkwells, also known as "qalamdan" in Persian, are highly collectible and revered for
Category
Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Brass
H 1.5 in W 7.25 in D 2 in
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
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.25 in W 2.5 in D 5.5 in
Rare black Forest rooster inkwell 19th century Swiss glass eyes hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Glass, Wood
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H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
Fine William IV Silver Mounted Travelling Inkwell Made by Archibald Douglas
Located in London, GB
The inkwell is of square form with attractive engine turned silver gilt mounts. The glass is deeply
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Inkwells Collectables
Vintage Rugby Ball Inkwell.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Rare Novelty Rugby Inkwell.
A wonderful leather covered travelling inkwell in the shape of a rugby
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Brass
Finest Quality Handcrafted Antique Bronze and Brass Gothic Revival Inkstand
Located in Lisse, NL
stunning details will never fail to impress. Besides an intricately decorated large pair of inkwell holders
Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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H 3.93 in W 11.81 in D 7.87 in
Three Sterling Silver Mounted Commemorative Horse Hoof Inkwells
Located in London, GB
These interesting inkwells were crafted in Britain between the Victorian period and early to mid
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Marble & Bronze Napoleon 3 Inkstand by Marcel Debut Salon Des Beaux-Arts
By Marcel Debut
Located in Lisse, NL
sculptor and a top quality bronze caster. The gilt bronze scrolling motifs and the inkwell have very fine
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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H 12.6 in W 12.4 in D 6.3 in
Victorian Novelty Golf Inkwell, Silver Plated
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Victorian Novelty Golf Silver Plated Inkwell.
A fine quality plated golf inkwell with rectangular
Category
1890s British Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Silver Plate
Eclectic Collection of Five Continental Dog-Form Inkwells
Located in London, GB
Eclectic collection of five Continental dog-form inkwells
Continental, circa 1900
Measures
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
An oak inkwell carved from Lutine timber, dated 1799
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This large and historically interesting inkwell, or standish, is carved from timber recovered from
Category
1860s Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Oak
Antique Ottoman Inkwell Qalamdan and Pen Case in Brass, Turkey
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique Turkish Brass Pencil Case Qalamdan and Inkwell From The Ottoman Empire
The interior of the
Category
Mid-19th Century Turkish Folk Art Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Brass
No Reserve
H 1.65 in W 7.6 in D 2.15 in
Tennis Inkwell With Tennis Player (Real Tennis or Racquets)
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Victorian Novelty Tennis Silver Plated Inkwell.
A fine quality plated tennis inkwell with a single
Category
19th Century British Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian Bronze Double Inkwell 19th Century Siena Marble Empire - Napoleon III
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
A Italian Bronze Double Inkwell 19th Century
Siena marble.
Empire - Napoleon III
Length: 28 cm
Category
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Marble
H 3.75 in W 11.03 in D 6.89 in
Ant. Victorian Inlaid Turnbridge Ware Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H1036
Located in Vancouver, BC
writing slope with lift up pen hold, space for two inkwells and a pair of small drawers
Leather has been
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Wood
Victorian Inlaid Wood with Pollard Oak Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H170
Located in Vancouver, BC
reveals a red velvet writing surface
Filled with two inkwells ( one without lid)
Please note crack on top
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Wood
Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Model of the Temple of Vesta, Italian, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The model, made as an inkwell and lacking it's cover.
Category
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Bronze
Art Déco Glazed and Hand-Painted Porcelain Monkey Tobbaco Jar by E.M. Sandoz
By Theodore Haviland, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in North Miami, FL
a novel style, yielding utilitarian pieces such as dishes, vases, inkwells, and lamps. In a span of
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Porcelain, Paint, Ceramic
French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
portable leather writing desk with its original two crystal inkwells – the perfect place to store one’s
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Large English Marine Writing Desk - Solid Mahogany and Brass - Xixth Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
the ends (used for inkwells).
The middle locker, on the right, contains a system that allows the
Category
19th Century English Other Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Wood
H 6.7 in W 24.02 in D 11.03 in
Rare 19th Century Nautical Desk Set with Historic Monogram
Located in London, GB
candlesticks, a chamber stick, inkwell, bell, letter opener, personal wax seal, a stamp container, paperweight
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
Desk Register from Buffalo Bill's Hotel in the Rockies
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Buffalo Bill's desk register used at the Irma Hotel, including a double inkwell, hotel bell
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Wood
Wilson Chilton’s mahogany Naval Architects/draughtsman box of curves/templates
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
end of the box, the interior retaining the original brass locking pin for the drawer, the inkwell
Category
19th Century English Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Mahogany
H 5.5 in W 39 in D 16.75 in
Vintage Silver Plated Golf Trophy
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
. Started life as an inkwell, stamped Sheffield with indistinct makers mark. Golf ball is included in the
Category
19th Century English Sporting Art Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Silver Plate
Quality George V Leather Travelling Vanity Case With Fitted Interior
Located in Ipswich, GB
dressing table pots, inkwell, light, four piece silver hallmarked handled manicure set & a note paper
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Silver
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H 7.49 in W 16.54 in D 12.6 in
German Late 19th Century Crocodile And Silver Vanity Suitcase Case
Located in Copenhagen, K
lids, one box in silver, several brushes and combs in silver, inkwell in silver, perfume container in
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Silver
English Polychrome-Painted Paper Mâché 'Poet's Desk' Pole Screen
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a trompe l'oeil screen depicting antique books of poetry, an inkwell with plume, wax
Category
Early 1900s English Regency Revival Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Grand Tour Sienna Marble Roman Tomb Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Vatican Museum. The inkwell is mounted on a brown marble base. Collectible European Grand Tour Souvenirs
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Siena Marble
Inkwell with Bronze Moose, Ashtray and Ink Dryer, Art Deco, Europe
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning Art Deco Desk Set :
An Early 20th Century Ink Set - Inkwell
with a Bronze Moose or Elk
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in London, GB
calculative and geometric designs: the three supporting feet touch the ground as to support the inkwell
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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H 2.56 in W 5.12 in D 4.14 in
Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, ca. 1900
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
countless inkwells, bookends, lamps and other accessories for the desk, but the letter opener just never
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Other Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Bronze
George Richards & Edward Brown English Sterling Silver Glass Inkstand 1862
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
. Candle holder, twin glass inkwells with silver mounts. Richards and Brown London silver hallmarks
Category
1860s English Edwardian Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 4.75 in W 5.5 in L 9 in
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
, late 19th century. Inaba workshop. The set includes a square inkwell with hinged lid, a letter opener
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Enamel
Charles Korschann Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Nude
By Charles Korschann
Located in Dallas, TX
Nouveau subjects including vases, inkwells, clocks, lamps, wall sconces, and jardinières among those with
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1890s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Bronze
Samuel Alcock Writing Desk Set Coalbrookdale Porcelain Encrusted Flowers, ca1830
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
of a tray, an inkwell with inner liner and double cover, a pen holder, and a blot holder.
This item
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1830s English Rococo Revival Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Porcelain
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H 4 in W 13.5 in D 8.25 in
Gladstone Bag Traveling Inkwell Late 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Figural traveling inkwell burgundy leather 'Gladstone Bag' with a push button hinged top. Enclosed
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1870s Other Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Brass
Impressive, highly-detailed, mid 19th c. bronze model of Temple of Vesta, Rome
Located in Lafayette, CA
.
While familiar with the many small models of this subject, often turned out as inkwells, we were
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Quality English Enamel Box with Mythological Scenes, circa 1765
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Rare large English enamel writing casket, the interior with gilt copper divisions for inkwells etc
Category
1760s English Rococo Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Enamel
Federal Mahogany Work Table with Reeded Legs, New York
Located in Providence, RI
original fitted interior with writing surface and original inkwells (see detail). This is in addition to
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Mahogany
Desk Inkwell with Clock and Ringing Bell, circa 1860
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Desk inkwell with clock and ringing bell. The clock in the form of a bird case, two entrances for
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Victorian Sterling Silver Horse Shoe Inkwell London 1882 Martin Goldstein
By (after) Agnes Martin, Martin Goldstein
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A rare and highly collectable 19th century silver “hoof” overlay inkwell decorated with a beautiful
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1880s British George IV Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 3.5 in W 7 in D 3.75 in
Antique English Equestrian Inkwell, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome heavy cast brass inkwell with a highly collectable Equestrian theme. The horseshoe
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Brass
Silver Gilt and Mother of Pearl Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare English Palais Royale-style double inkwell is crafted of engraved mother of
Category
Early 20th Century English Other Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Topped Horse Hoof Inkwell, 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and unusual Edwardian inkwell made from a heavy piece of glass beautifully cut in the
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small Louis XVI-Style Inkwell "Cupid Playing Timbales"
Located in Paris, FR
Crafted of gilt and patinated bronze, this small Louis XVI-style inkwell features a winged Cupid
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Bronze
Lee & Wigfull Sheffield Silver Brass Desk Inkwell with Cherub
By Sheffield
Located in Miami, FL
Inkwell with cherub and crystal wells. Brass, most likely originally silver plated. In great
Category
1890s English Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Brass
Antique Cold Painted Bronze Budgerigar / Parakeet Inkwell, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A fine late Victorian novelty inkwell featuring an Austrian cold painted bronze Budgie or Parakeet
Category
1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Italian Grand Tour Green Marble Inkwell, Naples, 1860
Located in New York, NY
An antique Italian Grand Tour green Serpentine marble Inkwell, Naples, Italy, circa 1860.
A
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Lava, Marble
Rare Antique Victorian Silver Golf Inkstand or Inkwell, 1895
By Lee & Wigfull
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare antique Victorian solid silver inkwell or inkstand showing the figure of a golfer
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Inkwell with Photograph Frame and Posy Vases
Located in Bath, GB
posy vases sitting either side of the frame. The crystal inkwell is undamaged and is fitted with a
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Russian Gilt Bronze Rock Crystal Sleigh Sculpture Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This exceptional Russian ormolu and rock crystal encrier inkwell dates from circa 1840.
The
Category
1840s Russian Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
H 4.73 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
17th century Bronze Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
17th century Italian bronze three footed inkwell with winged angels.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Inkwells Collectables
Black Forest Wood Carved Inkwell
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
In the form of an owl with a hinged head and glass eyes.
Category
1890s Swiss Antique Inkwells Collectables
Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Inkwell of a Terrier Outside His Dog House
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
up the roof, and presto, you have an inkwell. The right side of the house has two cast pieces to hold
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Bronze
English 19th century anitque wood Lap Top Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
inkwells. Slope design lid with mirror inside. Nice collectible piece from England.
Category
19th Century English Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Wood
Empire Ink Stand in Gilt and Patinated Bronze
Located in Wilmington, DE
lovely collectible!
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze
Deux Figurines Hand Mirror by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
renowned French perfumers, and later creating decorative vases, inkwells, paperweights and other vanity
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Inkwells Collectables
Materials
Silver Plate
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Antique Inkwells Collectables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique inkwells collectables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique inkwells collectables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and bronze. Antique inkwells collectables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique inkwells collectables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Deco and Empire antique inkwells collectables are of considerable interest. Antique inkwells collectables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Hukin and Heath, Marcel Debut and Mauritz Mauler are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Inkwells Collectables?
Prices for antique inkwells collectables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique inkwells collectables begin at $489 and can go as high as $78,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,047.
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