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Large Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Inkwell
By Bigelow Kennard & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large, Victorian period, sterling silver-mounted controlled bubbles crystal inkwell with hinged lid
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Large Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Inkwell
Large Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Inkwell

Large Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Inkwell

H 3.75 in Dm 4.25 in
Antique Victorian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian cut glass and English sterling silver mounted desk inkwell has a plain square form. The antique
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell
Antique Victorian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell

Antique Victorian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell

H 3.4 in W 3.9 in D 1 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass inkstand
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish

H 6.7 in W 7.8 in D 15.1 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Walter and John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass inkstand
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish

H 6.7 in W 7.8 in D 15.1 in
19th Century Large Gorham Inkwell
By Gorham
Located in High Point, NC
19th century marked Gorham inkwell with a sterling top and collar and handblown base. It retains
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Inkwells

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Silver

19th Century Large Gorham Inkwell
19th Century Large Gorham Inkwell

19th Century Large Gorham Inkwell

H 6 in W 4 in D 4 in
A Very Good 19th Century Cut Glass & Sterling Silver Inkstand / Capstan
By Charles Boyton II
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
large & heavy sterling silver base, richly decorated overall with embossed foliate motifs and featuring
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

A Very Good 19th Century Cut Glass & Sterling Silver Inkstand / Capstan
A Very Good 19th Century Cut Glass & Sterling Silver Inkstand / Capstan

A Very Good 19th Century Cut Glass & Sterling Silver Inkstand / Capstan

H 4.75 in Dm 8 in

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By Lundberg Studios
Located in San Francisco, CA
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H 7 in Dm 6 in
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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H 4.25 in W 2.8 in D 0.63 in
Large Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver Column-Form Candlesticks
By Henry Wigfull
Located in New York, NY
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Large Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver Column-Form Candlesticks
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H 11.07 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
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 decorated in one of their more rare Classic patterns Moulure Russe with concentric s...
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19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top
19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top

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H 6 in W 4 in D 4 in
Petite Classica Crystal Inkwell
Located in Sheffield, MA
Small and elegant crystal inkwell with a brass collar with a square base and faceted lid makes a wonderful accent on your desk or table top. Ink-well, ink well, inkwell.
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H 2.25 in W 1.38 in D 1.38 in
Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Onyx Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver - mounted onyx inkwell, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1915. Measures 3 3/4 inches wide (at widest point) x 2 1/4 inches high x 4 inches deep. So...
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Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Onyx Inkwell

H 2.5 in W 3.75 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Tall Sterling Silver-Mounted Glass Cocktail Shaker by T.G. Hawkes
By T. G. Hawkes & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century, very tall, sterling silver-mounted rippled glass cocktail shaker, T. G. Hawkes and Co., New York, ca. 1950's. Measures 13 inches high x 4 1/2 inches diameter at widest p...
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Mid-Century Tall Sterling Silver-Mounted Glass Cocktail Shaker by T.G. Hawkes

Mid-Century Tall Sterling Silver-Mounted Glass Cocktail Shaker by T.G. Hawkes

H 13 in Dm 4.5 in
Antique Inkwell, Crystal Glass, Bronze, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell made from crystal glass with a fine bronze lid. The lid shows beautiful floral patterns and beetles.
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H 5.91 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Kosta Boda Fluted Crystal Bowl
By Kosta Boda
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Based upon an Art Deco design from the 1940s this full lead clear crystal bowl from Kosta Boda in Sweden tics all the right boxes when it comes to Art Deco styling. The particular ex...
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H 2.96 in Dm 5.71 in
John Charles Grinsell Antique Edwardian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Inkwell
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian cut glass and English sterling silver mounted desk inkwell; part of our antique silver and glassware collection This exceptio...
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John Charles Grinsell Antique Edwardian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Inkwell

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H 4 in Dm 4.4 in
Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning early Art Nouveau gourd shaped iridescent art glass inkwell, circa 1900s. The piece features a gorgeous array of rainbow iridescence from greens to golds to purples. The ink...
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Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell

Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell

H 3 in Dm 4.25 in
Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Calling/Business Card Case by George Unite
By George Unite
Located in New York, NY
Aesthetic Movement, sterling silver calling card/business card case in original, velvet lined leather box, London, year-hallmarked for 1860, George Unite - maker. Beautifully etched ...
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Antique 1860s English Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

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Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Calling/Business Card Case by George Unite

Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Calling/Business Card Case by George Unite

H 3.75 in W 3 in D 0.25 in
18th/19th Century English Georgian III Period Matthew Boulton Inkstand
By Matthew Boulton
Located in Forney, TX
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H 4.5 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in

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Large Victorian Sterling Silver Mounted Inkwell
By Heath & Middleton
Located in New York, NY
Large, Victorian, sterling silver mounted inkwell, Birmingham, England, 1897, Heath and Middleton
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Inkwells

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Large Victorian Sterling Silver Mounted Inkwell

Large Victorian Sterling Silver Mounted Inkwell

H 5 in Dm 5 in
Large Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand Inkwell, 1895
By Walter and John Barnard
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique Victorian solid silver ink stand with two heavy glass Inkwells with silver
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Very Large Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Swirled Crystal Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Very large, Victorian, sterling silver-mounted, swirled crystal inkwell, American, circa 1880s
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Antique 19th Century American Sterling Silver

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H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Very Large Victorian Tiffany Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, very large, Victorian, sterling silver-mounted crystal inkwell with hinged lid, Tiffany
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Sterling Silver

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Very Large Victorian Tiffany Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell

Very Large Victorian Tiffany Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell

H 4 in Dm 7 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver, '10th Royal Hussars Officer Busby' Inkwell
By Edward H. Stockwell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and unusual antique Victorian sterling silver inkwell
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Sterling Silver

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver, '10th Royal Hussars Officer Busby' Inkwell
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver, '10th Royal Hussars Officer Busby' Inkwell

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H 11.15 in Dm 3.19 in
Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal Double Inkwell Rawlings & Sumner
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely 19th C. English Silver double inkwell is the perfect desk accessory for the discerning
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Antique 19th Century British Inkwells

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal Double Inkwell Rawlings & Sumner
Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal Double Inkwell Rawlings & Sumner

Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal Double Inkwell Rawlings & Sumner

H 6.75 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Sterling Silver Inkstand, Antique Victorian '1851'
By Henry Wilkinson & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver desk standish; an
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Sterling Silver Inkstand, Antique Victorian '1851'

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H 4.1 in W 7.8 in D 11.5 in
Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Inkstand by Hamilton & Inches
By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Inkstand by Hamilton & Inches

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H 3.1 in W 8.5 in D 12 in
Massive Victorian Inkwell by Thomas Jones of St. James's
Located in London, GB
An unusually large and heavy Victorian crystal inkwell, with swept sides and a ‘button and daisy
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Inkwells

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Massive Victorian Inkwell by Thomas Jones of St. James's

Massive Victorian Inkwell by Thomas Jones of St. James's

H 7.09 in Dm 7.09 in
Giant crystal and silver inkwell by Thomas Johnson.
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in London, GB
An unusually large Victorian inkwell, with a hobnail cut base and hinged silver top, engraved with
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Giant crystal and silver inkwell by Thomas Johnson.
Giant crystal and silver inkwell by Thomas Johnson.

Giant crystal and silver inkwell by Thomas Johnson.

H 6.3 in Dm 7.49 in
Rare Very Large Unusual Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Inkwell on Stand
By Charles Boyton & Sons, Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Rare, very large, unusual Victorian sterling silver-mounted spiral cut inkwell with hinged lid on
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Rare Very Large Unusual Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Inkwell on Stand
Rare Very Large Unusual Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Inkwell on Stand

Rare Very Large Unusual Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Inkwell on Stand

H 6 in Dm 9.25 in
Scottish Victorian Hardstone Mounted Sterling Silver Inkwell by Mackay Chisholm
By Mackay & Chisholm
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous Scottish Victorian hardstone mounted, egg form, sterling silver inkwell with cut glass
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Scottish Victorian Hardstone Mounted Sterling Silver Inkwell by Mackay Chisholm

Scottish Victorian Hardstone Mounted Sterling Silver Inkwell by Mackay Chisholm

H 4.5 in Dm 4 in
The Gorham Silver Company Sterling Silver Repousse & Crystal Inkwell
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large 19th century blown crystal inkwell with a hand-cut base in the cane pattern. When fabricated
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Inkwells

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

The Gorham Silver Company Sterling Silver Repousse & Crystal Inkwell
The Gorham Silver Company Sterling Silver Repousse & Crystal Inkwell

The Gorham Silver Company Sterling Silver Repousse & Crystal Inkwell

H 4.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Large Desk Inkstand, English Hallmark:- London, 1889
Located in York, GB
English sterling silver - LARGE DESK INKSTAND. Full set of English hallmarks applied by the London
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Large Desk Inkstand, English Hallmark:- London, 1889
Victorian Sterling Silver Large Desk Inkstand, English Hallmark:- London, 1889

Victorian Sterling Silver Large Desk Inkstand, English Hallmark:- London, 1889

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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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