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Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 1900s Empire style inkwell in yellow Siena marble with
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century
Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century

Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century

H 7.88 in W 18.9 in D 9.06 in
19th Century Inkwell with Imperial Eagle in Portoro Marble and Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
We would like to present you with this magnificent 19th-century Empire-style inkwell from the
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Inkwell with Imperial Eagle in Portoro Marble and Gilt Bronze
19th Century Inkwell with Imperial Eagle in Portoro Marble and Gilt Bronze

19th Century Inkwell with Imperial Eagle in Portoro Marble and Gilt Bronze

H 7.88 in W 16.54 in D 9.85 in
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your office desk with this large Empire style inkwell. Created in France circa 1870 and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base

19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base

H 12 in W 15.75 in D 9 in
Empire Style French Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Empire style French bronze inkwell. Dark patinated cast bronze encrier/ink-stand on paw feet with
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style French Bronze Inkwell
Empire Style French Bronze Inkwell

Empire Style French Bronze Inkwell

H 3.5 in W 10.5 in D 6 in
French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Marble Desk Stand
By Empire Furniture
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning French ormolu mounted Empire style marble desk stand dating from the 19th century. This
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Antique 1860s French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble

French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Marble Desk Stand
French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Marble Desk Stand

French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Marble Desk Stand

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H 4.73 in W 13.59 in D 6.3 in
Empire Style Table Clock and Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Empire style table clock and inkwell Origin France Circa 1900 The watch has a Paris machine and
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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Table Clock and Inkwell
Empire Style Table Clock and Inkwell

Empire Style Table Clock and Inkwell

H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
French Empire Style Bronze Double Inkwell With Eagle
Located in New York, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze double inkwell with eagle on top and rectangular green
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Antique 19th Century Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Style Bronze Double Inkwell With Eagle
French Empire Style Bronze Double Inkwell With Eagle

French Empire Style Bronze Double Inkwell With Eagle

H 5.5 in W 10.5 in D 5.75 in
Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Empire style parallelogram shaped emerald green glass heavy inkwell. It’s guilt bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle
Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle

Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle

H 2.63 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
20th Century Empire Style Handmade Sterling Silver Inkwell, Italy, 1991
By Argenteria Auge
Located in Cagliari, IT
Wonderful handcrafted sterling silver inkwell. A refined piece of Empire style silverware perfect
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1990s Italian Empire Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Empire Style Handmade Sterling Silver Inkwell, Italy, 1991
20th Century Empire Style Handmade Sterling Silver Inkwell, Italy, 1991

20th Century Empire Style Handmade Sterling Silver Inkwell, Italy, 1991

H 5.91 in W 10.24 in D 4.93 in
Antique French Empire Style Ink Stand, Desk Inkwell, France 1880, H527
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique French Empire style ink stand, desk inkwell, France 1880, H527 France 1880 Floral mounts
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Antique 1880s French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique French Empire Style Ink Stand, Desk Inkwell, France 1880, H527
Antique French Empire Style Ink Stand, Desk Inkwell, France 1880, H527

Antique French Empire Style Ink Stand, Desk Inkwell, France 1880, H527

H 3.75 in W 8.25 in D 4.25 in
19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed
Located in New York, NY
French Empire-style (19th century) bronze dore rectangular inkwell on 4 clawed feet with relief
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Antique 19th Century Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed
19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed

19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed

H 2.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan
Located in New York, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) 4 piece bronze inkwell set with swan design. Inkwell
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Antique 19th Century Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan
4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan

H 7 in W 7 in D 7 in
French Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell with Eagle
By Albert Marionnet
Located in New York, NY
French Empire style (19th Cent) bronze dore inkwell with perched eagle and acorn finial (signed A
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell with Eagle
French Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell with Eagle

French Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell with Eagle

H 7.5 in W 11.25 in D 9 in
Onyx Marble Gold Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful onyx and gold gilt bronze inkwell [ink well] box in the Empire style, circa 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Onyx Marble Gold Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Onyx Marble Gold Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Onyx Marble Gold Gilt Bronze Inkwell

H 7 in Dm 8 in
Napoleon III Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
style. With the Second Empire style, tradition and modernity are mixed, reaching a very eclectic
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Enamel

Napoleon III Inkwell
Napoleon III Inkwell

Napoleon III Inkwell

H 2.37 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
leaves, a clear reference to the Empire style; the bottle is made of cut crystal, shaped so that it can
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal
Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal

Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal

H 7.49 in Dm 8.67 in
French Marble and Bronze Inkwell Signed Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paris, circa 1870
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Milan, IT
A Verona red marble remarkable inkwell, pure Empire style representing a gilded bronze of the bust
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Antique 1860s French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Marble and Bronze Inkwell Signed Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paris, circa 1870
French Marble and Bronze Inkwell Signed Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paris, circa 1870

French Marble and Bronze Inkwell Signed Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paris, circa 1870

H 10 in W 10 in D 8 in
19th Century French Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
A doré bronze and marble inkwell. It is French in the Empire style. Compartments have their little
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Vintage 1920s French Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Doré Inkwell
19th Century French Bronze Doré Inkwell

19th Century French Bronze Doré Inkwell

H 5 in W 8 in D 6 in
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
inkwell is as functional as it is beautiful. In a style reminiscent of Louis XV Rococo, two acanthus leaf
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell

H 9.25 in W 20.5 in D 11 in
19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
A doré bronze and marble inkwell. It is French in the Empire style. Compartments have their little
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Antique 1890s French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble Inkwell
19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble Inkwell

19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble Inkwell

H 8 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
engraved Moorish designs with a shell style cover.An antique Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic
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Antique 19th Century Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

H 1.75 in W 8.75 in D 2 in
Antique Art Nouveau Scalloped Brass Desktop Executive Inkwell Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique ornate art nouveau style embossed scalloped floral / acanthus brass inkwell with insert
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Scalloped Brass Desktop Executive Inkwell Stand
Antique Art Nouveau Scalloped Brass Desktop Executive Inkwell Stand

Antique Art Nouveau Scalloped Brass Desktop Executive Inkwell Stand

H 3 in W 6.75 in D 7.5 in
Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th C. Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing.An antique
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Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

H 1.5 in W 7.25 in D 2 in
Neo-Greek Inkwell by C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet and J. Brandely, France, Circa 1867
By Jean Brandely, Charles-Guillaume Diehl, Emmanuel Fremiet
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed Diehl à Paris. Wood and silvered copper inkwell. Central drawer ornamented with an
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Antique 1860s French Greek Revival Inkwells

Materials

Copper

Neo-Greek Inkwell by C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet and J. Brandely, France, Circa 1867
Neo-Greek Inkwell by C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet and J. Brandely, France, Circa 1867

Neo-Greek Inkwell by C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet and J. Brandely, France, Circa 1867

H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 9.06 in
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Inkstans Empyre Style
By Arno Fassi
Located in VALENZA, IT
Empire style 800 silver inkstand The base of the inkstand, completely handmade, is shaped like a
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1990s Empire Inkwells

Materials

Silver

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Inkstans Empyre Style
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Inkstans Empyre Style

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Inkstans Empyre Style

H 7.88 in W 11.42 in D 5.52 in
19th Century French Marble and Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed Melotte
By Melotte
Located in Dallas, TX
and top finials. The inkwell has a traditional Empire style design, a deep curve at the front for pen
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed Melotte
19th Century French Marble and Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed Melotte

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed Melotte

H 8 in W 12 in D 6.75 in
19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant
Located in Forney, TX
detail, and nicely aged mellow patina over the whole. Finished in French Empire taste, having a molded
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant
19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant

19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant

H 56.75 in W 41 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Neo-Pompeian Gueridons Malachite top , by H. Picard, France, c. 1865
By Henri Picard
Located in PARIS, FR
style, like a Japanese style inkwell, or his Pompeian style dining table centerpieces. other bronze
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Greek Revival Gueridon

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Pair of Neo-Pompeian Gueridons Malachite top , by H. Picard, France, c. 1865
Pair of Neo-Pompeian Gueridons Malachite top , by H. Picard, France, c. 1865

Pair of Neo-Pompeian Gueridons Malachite top , by H. Picard, France, c. 1865

H 32.68 in Dm 25.79 in
French 19th Century Restauration Psyche Coiffeuse Mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
and gadroons ormolu mounts Restauration Period Circa 1830. The Restauration Style (1815-1830
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Antique 1820s French Restauration Table Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Restauration Psyche Coiffeuse Mirror
French 19th Century Restauration Psyche Coiffeuse Mirror

French 19th Century Restauration Psyche Coiffeuse Mirror

H 16.15 in W 7.09 in D 4.34 in
Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Second Empire France and then was adapted in England. Revival of the rococo style was seen all throughout
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk
Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk

Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk

H 31.25 in W 23 in D 24.5 in
Early-20th Century Bronze Vase Entitled "Fée des Bois" by Charles Korschann
By Charles Korschann
Located in London, GB
part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire but a constituent part of Czecho-Slovakia after the First World War
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early-20th Century Bronze Vase Entitled "Fée des Bois" by Charles Korschann
Early-20th Century Bronze Vase Entitled "Fée des Bois" by Charles Korschann

Early-20th Century Bronze Vase Entitled "Fée des Bois" by Charles Korschann

H 5.91 in W 0 in D 0 in
Inkwell Imposing Bust of Napoleon, Paris Napoleon III Period Circa 1850
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Inkwell Imposing Bust of Napoleon, Paris Napoleon III Period Circa 1850 Impressive inkwell Empire
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Inkwell Imposing Bust of Napoleon, Paris Napoleon III Period Circa 1850
Inkwell Imposing Bust of Napoleon, Paris Napoleon III Period Circa 1850

Inkwell Imposing Bust of Napoleon, Paris Napoleon III Period Circa 1850

H 9.06 in W 14.57 in D 8.27 in
Superb Quality Five-Piece Gilt Metal Writing Set in the Empire Style
Located in Suffolk, GB
An exceptional quality early 20th century five-piece gilt metal writing set in the Empire style and
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Early 20th Century Belgian Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Superb Quality Five-Piece Gilt Metal Writing Set in the Empire Style
Superb Quality Five-Piece Gilt Metal Writing Set in the Empire Style

Superb Quality Five-Piece Gilt Metal Writing Set in the Empire Style

H 3 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Pair of Old Paris Rococo Vases on Stands Green in Color
By Old Paris
Located in Vilnius, LT
, from the mid-1700s through the end of the Second Empire. Styles vary from neo-classical to rococo
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Old Paris Rococo Vases on Stands Green in Color
Pair of Old Paris Rococo Vases on Stands Green in Color

Pair of Old Paris Rococo Vases on Stands Green in Color

H 13.78 in W 6.7 in D 5.32 in
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your office desk with this large Empire style inkwell. Created in France circa 1870 and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base

19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base

H 12 in W 15.75 in D 9 in
Grand Tour Empire Style Green Glass Gilt Mounted Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
Green glass with gilt mounts of classical design. Lid with laurel. Rubbing to the gilt frieze and figures. Brilliant color. General wear and typical grime. No chips to glass. Pretty...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Grand Tour Empire Style Green Glass Gilt Mounted Inkwell
Grand Tour Empire Style Green Glass Gilt Mounted Inkwell

Grand Tour Empire Style Green Glass Gilt Mounted Inkwell

H 3.25 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Empire Style Desk Inkwell in Gilt Bronze, France, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Empire style bronze encycled gilt bronze desk inkwell nicely decorated with a Greek antique bust on
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Desk Inkwell in Gilt Bronze, France, 19th Century
Empire Style Desk Inkwell in Gilt Bronze, France, 19th Century

Empire Style Desk Inkwell in Gilt Bronze, France, 19th Century

H 4.73 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in
French Empire Style Marble and Bronze Inkwell with Letter Opener, circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
Empire style and dates to circa 1860. The focal point of this inkwell is clearly the eagle at the center
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Style Marble and Bronze Inkwell with Letter Opener, circa 1860
French Empire Style Marble and Bronze Inkwell with Letter Opener, circa 1860

French Empire Style Marble and Bronze Inkwell with Letter Opener, circa 1860

H 8.125 in W 16 in D 7.5 in
19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell in Rocaille Style
Located in Paris, FR
19th century inkwell in Louis XV style crafted in gilt bronze, ornamented with shells, scrolls and
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell in Rocaille Style
19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell in Rocaille Style

19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell in Rocaille Style

H 5.12 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
French Empire Style Ormolu Encrier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine French Empire style ormolu encrier, the gilt bronze eagle flanked by 2 inkwells with liners
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Style Ormolu Encrier
French Empire Style Ormolu Encrier

French Empire Style Ormolu Encrier

H 8.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
D'ore Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in Charleston, SC
and eagle-clad wells, this piece is a grand example of empire style
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Marble

D'ore Bronze and Marble Inkwell
D'ore Bronze and Marble Inkwell

D'ore Bronze and Marble Inkwell

H 13.5 in W 18.25 in D 10 in
French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Ink Well
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine bronzeand marble ink well done in the empire taste is nicely detailed and is done in
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Ink Well
French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Ink Well

French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Ink Well

H 7 in W 12.75 in D 6 in
19th Century French Green Marble Inkwell with Bronze Eagle Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
. The elegant inkwell has a traditional Empire style design, a deep curve at the front to hold pens, and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Green Marble Inkwell with Bronze Eagle Sculpture
19th Century French Green Marble Inkwell with Bronze Eagle Sculpture

19th Century French Green Marble Inkwell with Bronze Eagle Sculpture

H 7.5 in W 12.75 in D 6 in
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
Marble and gilt bronze Empire style writing case. It is composed of two containers with removable
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell

H 7.88 in W 15.75 in D 7.49 in
Early 20th Century French Green Marble and Bronze Inkwell with Eagle and Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
inkwell has a traditional Empire style design has a deep curve at the front to hold pens, and sits
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Green Marble and Bronze Inkwell with Eagle and Mounts
Early 20th Century French Green Marble and Bronze Inkwell with Eagle and Mounts

Early 20th Century French Green Marble and Bronze Inkwell with Eagle and Mounts

H 9 in W 14 in D 9 in
French 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Marble Inkstand Attr. Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Berlin, DE
Empire style mounts, which take up the decoration of the handles again. The lid of the inkwell made of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Marble Inkstand Attr. Baccarat
French 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Marble Inkstand Attr. Baccarat

French 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Marble Inkstand Attr. Baccarat

H 5.71 in W 11.03 in D 4.73 in
19th Century French Officers Campaign Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
Mahogany Empire style Military officers campaign desk. Flip top fitted with mirror raises to reveal
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Officers Campaign Desk
19th Century French Officers Campaign Desk

19th Century French Officers Campaign Desk

H 30 in W 21 in D 14 in
Sèvres Ceramic Gilded Bronze Box Paul Milet, France
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Pretty ceramic box by Sèvres finished with elegant decorations in Empire style in gilded bronze, on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Sèvres Ceramic Gilded Bronze Box Paul Milet, France
Sèvres Ceramic Gilded Bronze Box Paul Milet, France

Sèvres Ceramic Gilded Bronze Box Paul Milet, France

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H 1.97 in Dm 5.91 in
Antique French Directoire Ebonized Bureau Plat w/3 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Directoire marks the early beginnings of the Empire style and came about due to various historical
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Giltwood

Antique French Directoire Ebonized Bureau Plat w/3 Drawers
Antique French Directoire Ebonized Bureau Plat w/3 Drawers

Antique French Directoire Ebonized Bureau Plat w/3 Drawers

H 30.75 in W 70 in D 30.25 in
French Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Empire Style Inkwell
By Baccarat
Located in Fairfax, VA
French 19th century Empire style bronze and Baccarat crystal inkwell.
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Empire Style Inkwell
French Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Empire Style Inkwell

French Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Empire Style Inkwell

H 3.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
19th Century French Bronze and Green Marble Inkwell with Roman Figure and Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Embellish your desk with antique flair with this fine Empire style inkwell from France. Crafted
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze and Green Marble Inkwell with Roman Figure and Mounts
19th Century French Bronze and Green Marble Inkwell with Roman Figure and Mounts

19th Century French Bronze and Green Marble Inkwell with Roman Figure and Mounts

H 9.4 in W 11.5 in D 6.75 in
Empire Style Silver Double Inkwells Tray/Inkstand
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a unique polished silver double inkwell tray. It is composed of two wide cilynder shaped
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Early 20th Century Spanish Empire Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Empire Style Silver Double Inkwells Tray/Inkstand
Empire Style Silver Double Inkwells Tray/Inkstand

Empire Style Silver Double Inkwells Tray/Inkstand

H 10.5 in W 14.5 in D 8.5 in
Grand Tour French Empire Style Green Inkwell with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Nashville, TN
And a grooved pen holder. Rich emerald or Empire green base with empire styled mounts. Light wear
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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Revival Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Grand Tour French Empire Style Green Inkwell with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Grand Tour French Empire Style Green Inkwell with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Grand Tour French Empire Style Green Inkwell with Gilt Bronze Mounts

H 3.75 in W 3.25 in D 4.5 in
Napoleon III French Inkwell in Bronze And Marble 1848-1850
Located in Prato, Tuscany
, are decorated with acanthus leaves, in pure empire style; the most important part of the inkwell is
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III French Inkwell in Bronze And Marble 1848-1850
Napoleon III French Inkwell in Bronze And Marble 1848-1850

Napoleon III French Inkwell in Bronze And Marble 1848-1850

H 4.34 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Desk Inkwell in Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
guillochè and Empire style hand engraving. Measurements: diameter cm. 7.2 total height cm. 9.4. Silver
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1990s Italian Empire Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Desk Inkwell in Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
Desk Inkwell in Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni

Desk Inkwell in Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni

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H 3.71 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
French Empire Inkwell
Located in Hudson, NY
A Rare French Empire Style Inkwell with 2 crystal Bottles, on Rare Sienna Marble.
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20th Century French Empire Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Crystal, Bronze

French Empire Inkwell
French Empire Inkwell

French Empire Inkwell

H 5 in W 12.5 in D 7.25 in
French Empire-Style Encrier
Located in Dallas, TX
French Empire-Style Encrier Crafted from Italian Siena & Black Marble with Ormolu Mounts, an inset
Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Empire-Style Encrier
French Empire-Style Encrier

French Empire-Style Encrier

H 5.25 in W 15.75 in D 8.75 in
French Empire Style Bronze Desk Garniture, Late 1800s
Located in Austin, TX
A remarkable three-piece bronze desk garniture in Empire style from France, circa 1870s. Cast
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Bronze Desk Garniture, Late 1800s
French Empire Style Bronze Desk Garniture, Late 1800s

French Empire Style Bronze Desk Garniture, Late 1800s

H 9 in W 9.75 in D 4.5 in
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Empire Style Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic empire style inkwell available at 1stDibs. An empire style inkwell — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the empire style inkwell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each empire style inkwell bearing Empire hallmarks is very popular. A well-made empire style inkwell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Argenteria Auge and Baccarat are consistently popular.

How Much is a Empire Style Inkwell?

Prices for an empire style inkwell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $700 and can go as high as $6,200, while the average can fetch as much as $1,403.

Finding the Right desk-accessories for You

Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.

Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.

Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.

As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.

Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).

Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.

The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.

Find antique and vintage desk accessories today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Empire Style Inkwell
  • What influenced French Empire style?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.

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