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Bulldog Inkwell

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Bulldog Inkwell from England
Located in North Salem, NY
What a fun and beautiful unque accessories. 19th century Fine hand carved Bulldog inkwell from
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Antique Late 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell carved in the form of a bulldog head. The
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Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910
Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910
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H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a growling bulldog with
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
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H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic red
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
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H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic glass
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

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19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
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Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
polished to gleam. This grand figural dog inkwell was modelled in the form of an English Bulldog's head
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells

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19th Century Gilded Inkwell Depicting a Bulldog Tied to Tree Stump
Located in New York, NY
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Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog
Located in Haarlem, NL
or Schwarzwald carved dogs and bears, but a kingfisher and a monkey I never saw before. The Bulldog
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Inkwells

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Glass, Walnut

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Bulldog Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bulldog inkwell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every bulldog inkwell was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bulldog inkwell, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right bulldog inkwell, those designed in Victorian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made bulldog inkwell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hippolyte François Moreau are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bulldog Inkwell?

Prices for a bulldog inkwell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $701 and can go as high as $4,098, while the average can fetch as much as $1,735.

Finding the Right inkwells for You

Now that we no longer need vintage, new or antique inkwells for written communication, these elegant desk accessories make for a distinctive decorative touch in any home office or study.

Prior to the 19th century, the inkwell was an integral part of the writing process. The first fountain pen was patented in 1827. Typewriters found acceptance during the 1880s, and the ballpoint pen, which replaced the inkwell on most desks and writing tables of the era, modernized the way we write. (Later, it would transform how some of us make art.) Today, a well-designed antique or vintage inkwell is a fun, decorative accent for any work area.

If you find yourself working from home today more often than not, why not freshen things up a bit? Small changes can help elevate your workspace: Incremental edits to your interior, such as rethinking your shelving, swapping out your wall decor and adding a touch of the past to your modern-day desktop, can actually make a big difference. Alongside an ornate Art Deco–era desk lamp and an antique paperweight, your inkwell will look right at home and can support your effort to create a happy home office.

Find a collection of unique metal inkwells to suit any taste on 1stDibs or shop by style. Browse a range of Art Nouveau inkwells, Victorian inkwells, Art Deco inkwells and more. Search our selection of inkwells to find the perfect piece for any space.

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