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19th Century Victorian Cast Iron "Lion" Inkwell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Figural lion inkwell boasting original paint with hinged lion's head concealing the well, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron "Lion" Inkwell
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron "Lion" Inkwell

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron "Lion" Inkwell

H 4.5 in W 10.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique Lion Inkwell Desk Inkstand Napoleon French c1890
Located in Mimizan, FR
Antique Lion Inkwell Desk Inkstand French c1890 Handsome Lion Bronze Good condition with minor
Category

Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Lion Inkwell Desk Inkstand Napoleon French c1890
Antique Lion Inkwell Desk Inkstand Napoleon French c1890

Antique Lion Inkwell Desk Inkstand Napoleon French c1890

H 6.7 in W 10.24 in D 8.27 in
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Napoleon III lion inkwell, 19th century In veined yellow Siena marble, centered with a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

H 10.24 in W 15.36 in D 8.67 in
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Office inkwell in Siena yellow marble and bronze Napoleon III 19th century 34cm x 20cm Very good
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 9.45 in
19th Century French Pewter Inkwell with Lion Sculpture Signed A. Bossu
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique signed inkwell in a man’s office. Created in France, circa 1880, the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

19th Century French Pewter Inkwell with Lion Sculpture Signed A. Bossu
19th Century French Pewter Inkwell with Lion Sculpture Signed A. Bossu

19th Century French Pewter Inkwell with Lion Sculpture Signed A. Bossu

H 9 in W 17 in D 9 in
20th Century Italian Bronze Inkwell with Bull Heads and Putti Embracing Lion
Located in Milan, IT
From Italy an early 20th century bronze inkwell resting on a double circular marble base, in black
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Century Italian Bronze Inkwell with Bull Heads and Putti Embracing Lion
20th Century Italian Bronze Inkwell with Bull Heads and Putti Embracing Lion

20th Century Italian Bronze Inkwell with Bull Heads and Putti Embracing Lion

H 7.49 in Dm 5.12 in
Antique Italian Carved Marble Stone Inkwell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Antique inkwell from Italy, Masterfully carved from marble with lion and lioness , letter opener
Category

Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Metal

Antique Italian Carved Marble Stone Inkwell
Antique Italian Carved Marble Stone Inkwell

Antique Italian Carved Marble Stone Inkwell

H 4.25 in W 10.75 in D 8 in
Ceramic Inkwell, Late 19th Century, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic ceramic inkwell, with what seems to be a pottery oven in the midst of two naivistic lions
Category

Antique 1870s Swedish Folk Art Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Inkwell, Late 19th Century, Sweden
Ceramic Inkwell, Late 19th Century, Sweden

Ceramic Inkwell, Late 19th Century, Sweden

H 14.17 in W 9.84 in D 5.9 in
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell
By Severo Calzetta da Ravenna
Located in Kensington, MD
inkwell covered with a lid decorated with masks and garlands, surmounted by a lion holding a shield.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell

H 6 in Dm 3.5 in
Hand Carved Wood and Glass Double Inkwells
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a hand carved wood double inkwells with two glass jars. Its base is almost square shaped
Category

20th Century Unknown Other Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Hand Carved Wood and Glass Double Inkwells
Hand Carved Wood and Glass Double Inkwells

Hand Carved Wood and Glass Double Inkwells

H 7.5 in W 8.65 in D 7.75 in
Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, 1900s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau Inkwell from France, 1900- 1920s. This special inkwell is decorated all over
Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, 1900s
Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, 1900s

Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, 1900s

H 2.76 in W 10.63 in D 7.49 in
Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Marble 19th Century
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Richly chiseled and gilded bronze inkwell. Basin with lion's mouth, arched feet with scrolls and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Marble 19th Century
Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Marble 19th Century

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Marble 19th Century

H 5.512 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
French patinated metal and iridescent glass inkwell, circa 1900. With lions head as cover.
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Early 20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Glass

French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900
French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900

French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900

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H 3 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Bizantine French 19th century Empire Napoleon III gilded bronze inkwell. This
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand
French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

H 4.25 in W 7.25 in D 5 in
Inkwell in Marble and Bronze by Jean-Marie Pigalle, 19th Century
By Jean Marie Pigalle
Located in Milano, IT
lion handles with the function of inkwells. In the center, a statue of Mercury with the author's
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Antique 19th Century French Other Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Inkwell in Marble and Bronze by Jean-Marie Pigalle, 19th Century
Inkwell in Marble and Bronze by Jean-Marie Pigalle, 19th Century

Inkwell in Marble and Bronze by Jean-Marie Pigalle, 19th Century

H 13 in W 18.51 in D 9.85 in
Silver and Glass Double Inkwell & Tray by Parsons Brothers for Tessier London
By Tessier, London 1
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
rectangular stamp with a lion facing to the left A square with a Tiger Head Around the Rim of each inkwell: A
Category

20th Century English Elizabethan Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver and Glass Double Inkwell & Tray by Parsons Brothers for Tessier London
Silver and Glass Double Inkwell & Tray by Parsons Brothers for Tessier London

Silver and Glass Double Inkwell & Tray by Parsons Brothers for Tessier London

H 3.5 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in
Renaissance Italian Inkwell Calamelli workshop, Faenza, second half of the 16th
By Virgiliotto Calamelli
Located in Milano, IT
Inkwell Calamelli workshop (attr.). Faenza, second half of the 16th century Height 4.33 in; length
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Inkwells

Materials

Maiolica

Renaissance Italian Inkwell Calamelli workshop, Faenza, second half of the 16th
Renaissance Italian Inkwell Calamelli workshop, Faenza, second half of the 16th

Renaissance Italian Inkwell Calamelli workshop, Faenza, second half of the 16th

H 4.34 in W 8.08 in D 2.96 in
Dutch Silver and Crystal Cut Inkwell by J.M. Van Kempen and Son, 1874
Located in Delft, NL
mark "walking lion," silver purity 835/000 The measurement of the inkwell is 18 cm diagonal and 12 cm
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Dutch Silver and Crystal Cut Inkwell by J.M. Van Kempen and Son, 1874
Dutch Silver and Crystal Cut Inkwell by J.M. Van Kempen and Son, 1874

Dutch Silver and Crystal Cut Inkwell by J.M. Van Kempen and Son, 1874

H 4.73 in Dm 7.09 in
Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The black inkstand with a molded lion decoration with a shell pen tray. The two glass inkwells on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Rubber

Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century
Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century

Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century

H 4.5 in W 10.984 in D 7 in
Early 19th Century Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Encrier
Located in London, GB
inkwells with leaf cast lids contained in leaf decorated classical bath, supported on wreath moulded plinth
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Encrier
Early 19th Century Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Encrier

Early 19th Century Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Encrier

H 5 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in
English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830
Located in Paris, FR
Inkwell in agate set in a vermeil mount. The agate cut is closed by a finely chiseled lid of
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Antique 1830s English George IV Inkwells

Materials

Agate, Silver

English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830
English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830

English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830

H 3.55 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Silver Gilt Inkstand by William Bateman II
By William Bateman II
Located in New Orleans, LA
inkwell, pounce pot, and quill pot are formed to resemble covered urns with the addition of floral
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver Gilt Inkstand by William Bateman II
Silver Gilt Inkstand by William Bateman II

Silver Gilt Inkstand by William Bateman II

H 10 in W 14.25 in D 8.75 in
Silvered Brass and Gilt Encrier with Shepherdess and Monogram, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming encrier, or inkwell, is made from silvered brass and gilt bronze. A central gilded
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Silvered Brass and Gilt Encrier with Shepherdess and Monogram, circa 1900
Silvered Brass and Gilt Encrier with Shepherdess and Monogram, circa 1900

Silvered Brass and Gilt Encrier with Shepherdess and Monogram, circa 1900

H 9.5 in W 18.625 in D 11.375 in
Important Napoleon III Vase, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
lions, circa 1860. H.: 45 cm. Very good condition.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Important Napoleon III Vase, 19th Century
Important Napoleon III Vase, 19th Century

Important Napoleon III Vase, 19th Century

H 17.72 in W 13 in D 7.88 in
Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'
Located in Kittery Point, ME
, each raised on winged lion feet, centered by a palm decorated columnar carrying handle, with two pen
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'
Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'

H 5.25 in W 5 in D 2.38 in
Italian Empire Silver and Silver Gilt Inkstand
Located in Kittery Point, ME
a lion's-paw footed oval galleried tray. Marked with a French Le Cygne import mark, and other
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Italian Empire Silver and Silver Gilt Inkstand
Italian Empire Silver and Silver Gilt Inkstand

Italian Empire Silver and Silver Gilt Inkstand

H 8.5 in W 13.5 in D 7.5 in
Rare George iv Gilt-Silver Inkwell, Rundell and Bridge
By Rundell, Bridge & Rundell
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Very rare and important piece of George IV silver, highly important silver-gilt Inkwell probably by
Category

Antique 1820s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Rare George iv Gilt-Silver Inkwell, Rundell and Bridge
Rare George iv Gilt-Silver Inkwell, Rundell and Bridge

Rare George iv Gilt-Silver Inkwell, Rundell and Bridge

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French Bronze and Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Candlestand 19th Century
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A large and impressive early 19c French bronze and gilt bronze inkwell, the central chased handle
Category

Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze and Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Candlestand 19th Century
French Bronze and Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Candlestand 19th Century

French Bronze and Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Candlestand 19th Century

H 11.03 in W 15.75 in D 10.63 in
Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads. inkwell 28,5x18,5x6cm clock 24,5x13x8cm match stand
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads
Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads

Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads

H 2.37 in W 11.23 in D 7.29 in
Antoine Louis Barye, Panther of India on Inkwell, Ferdinand Barbedienne Edition
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in PARIS, FR
marble inkwell, Ferdinand Barbedienne edition, France circa 1900. Signed by the artist and foundry. The
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Antique 1890s French Romantic Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Antoine Louis Barye, Panther of India on Inkwell, Ferdinand Barbedienne Edition
Antoine Louis Barye, Panther of India on Inkwell, Ferdinand Barbedienne Edition

Antoine Louis Barye, Panther of India on Inkwell, Ferdinand Barbedienne Edition

H 6.3 in W 15.44 in D 6.7 in
Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fitted interior, small glass inkwell, lion head drop ring handles, raised on turn carved feet, solid wood
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder
Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder

Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder

H 17 in W 20 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Neo-Pompeian Gueridons Malachite top , by H. Picard, France, c. 1865
By Henri Picard
Located in PARIS, FR
adorned with ovum and beads. They stands on three patinated bronze feet with lion heads and paws, linked
Category

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
Vintage Continental Italian Leather Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
five piece desk accessories set, decorated in gilt armorial motif with royal crown over lion rampant on
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20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage Continental Italian Leather Desk Set
Vintage Continental Italian Leather Desk Set

Vintage Continental Italian Leather Desk Set

H 12.5 in Dm 11.75 in
Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
over the years, here the keys with pierce work Erhard & Sohne lion logo and additional E.S.. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900
Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900

Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900

H 1.78 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Small Sculpture of a Nude Boy on Malachite Base, Benjamin Schlick Mid-19th Cent
By Benjamin Schlick
Located in New York City, NY
on a lion rug surrounded by a three dimensional frieze. signed Benjamin Schlick ( 1796-1872
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Small Sculpture of a Nude Boy on Malachite Base, Benjamin Schlick Mid-19th Cent
Small Sculpture of a Nude Boy on Malachite Base, Benjamin Schlick Mid-19th Cent

Small Sculpture of a Nude Boy on Malachite Base, Benjamin Schlick Mid-19th Cent

H 9.75 in W 7 in D 5 in
Antique English Coromandel & Ormolu Mounted Four Piece Desk Set Mid 19th C
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in London, GB
topped casket, an adjustable bookrest, a circular cut glass inkwell and a blotter. There is no mistaking
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Ormolu

Antique English Coromandel & Ormolu Mounted Four Piece Desk Set Mid 19th C
Antique English Coromandel & Ormolu Mounted Four Piece Desk Set Mid 19th C

Antique English Coromandel & Ormolu Mounted Four Piece Desk Set Mid 19th C

H 0.79 in W 7.09 in D 16.15 in
Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table
Located in Forney, TX
beautiful gilt brass lion pull hardware, the center drawer opening to reveal a divided interior fitted with
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Vanities

Materials

Brass

Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table
Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table

Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table

H 29.5 in W 44.5 in D 25.75 in
Double inkwell
Located in So. Egremont, MA
sculpted inkwells are adorned with images of lion heads garlands and acorn finials.
Category

Early 20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Double inkwell
Double inkwell

Double inkwell

H 4 in W 13.5 in D 8.5 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
Category

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
Fine Antique Gilt Bronze and Verte Antico Marble Inkstand, circa 1880
Located in Houston, TX
Antique marble "lion of lucerne" inkstand; centered by a recumbent by a recumbent lion on a stepped
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Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells

Fine Antique Gilt Bronze and Verte Antico Marble Inkstand, circa 1880
Fine Antique Gilt Bronze and Verte Antico Marble Inkstand, circa 1880

Fine Antique Gilt Bronze and Verte Antico Marble Inkstand, circa 1880

H 8 in W 17 in D 9.63 in
Fine Regency Standish by Edwards, London, 1817
By David Edward
Located in New York, NY
original silver mounted glass inkwells hallmarked for 1817 by the leading London maker Edwards. Each silver
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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Fine Regency Standish by Edwards, London, 1817
Fine Regency Standish by Edwards, London, 1817

Fine Regency Standish by Edwards, London, 1817

H 4.25 in W 12.25 in D 9.5 in
An Agate Stone Inkstand
Located in Madrid, Madrid
An agate stone Neoclassical ink-stand with bronze feet in the shape of lion paws.
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Inkwells

An Agate Stone Inkstand
An Agate Stone Inkstand

An Agate Stone Inkstand

H 6.88 in W 12.99 in D 7.28 in
Dominikus Kott 19th Century German Silver Rococo Ink Stand, 1840s
By Dominikus Kott
Located in Florence, IT
is held by four, very detailed, lion paws. Very good hand work in every little part and detail of it
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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Dominikus Kott 19th Century German Silver Rococo Ink Stand, 1840s
Dominikus Kott 19th Century German Silver Rococo Ink Stand, 1840s

Dominikus Kott 19th Century German Silver Rococo Ink Stand, 1840s

H 11.03 in W 10.63 in D 7.09 in
19th Century English Antique Silver Plated Inkwell
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This timeless 19th century silver plated inkwell features a two sided King Lion handle with a
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century English Antique Silver Plated Inkwell
19th Century English Antique Silver Plated Inkwell

19th Century English Antique Silver Plated Inkwell

H 6.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Bronze and Glass Early Victorian Period Desk Set
Located in Darwen, GB
lids, centred with recumbent lion to removable lid. The base having a single long drawer with a flower
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Antique 1840s Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Cut Glass

Bronze and Glass Early Victorian Period Desk Set
Bronze and Glass Early Victorian Period Desk Set

Bronze and Glass Early Victorian Period Desk Set

H 6 in W 12 in D 5 in
Early 19th Century Charles X Writing Table
Located in Paris, FR
inkwell and quill holder. Resting on X-shaped feet linked with a stretcher and standing on patinated
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Antique 1820s French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Charles X Writing Table
Early 19th Century Charles X Writing Table

Early 19th Century Charles X Writing Table

H 28.75 in W 28.35 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Japanese Writing Cabinet
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
serpentine panelled doors depicting lions in a landscape, the decorated interior with a central shelf and two
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Writing Cabinet
19th Century Japanese Writing Cabinet

19th Century Japanese Writing Cabinet

H 60 in W 31 in D 18.5 in
Bronze Lion Inkwell From The Temple Of Karnak Egypt
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
The lion of Karnak on the Egyptian temple, bronze with black patina. Inkwell in patinated and
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Antique 1880s French Egyptian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Lion Inkwell From The Temple Of Karnak Egypt
Bronze Lion Inkwell From The Temple Of Karnak Egypt

Bronze Lion Inkwell From The Temple Of Karnak Egypt

H 7.09 in W 14.18 in D 7.48 in
Very Fine Antique Bronze English Lion Inkwell, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
A truly magnificent and rare English Victorian bronze inkwell beautifully executed in the form of a
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Very Fine Antique Bronze English Lion Inkwell, circa 1860
Very Fine Antique Bronze English Lion Inkwell, circa 1860

Very Fine Antique Bronze English Lion Inkwell, circa 1860

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H 5.5 in Dm 5 in
Victorian Era Cold Painted Spelter Figural Lion Inkwell and Pen Rest Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
inkwell depicting a roaring lion with front paws crossed and a lion skin rug that serves as a pen rest or
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Early 20th Century Austrian Anglo-Indian Inkwells

Materials

Spelter

Victorian Era Cold Painted Spelter Figural Lion Inkwell and Pen Rest Sculpture
Victorian Era Cold Painted Spelter Figural Lion Inkwell and Pen Rest Sculpture

Victorian Era Cold Painted Spelter Figural Lion Inkwell and Pen Rest Sculpture

H 5.25 in W 10.5 in D 8.25 in
Antique French Inkwell, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bronze and Marble Inkwell Antique French Bronze and Marble Lion Inkwell, circa 1880
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Antique French Inkwell, circa 1880
Antique French Inkwell, circa 1880

Antique French Inkwell, circa 1880

H 8 in W 5 in D 11 in
Inkwell in Walnut Figuring a Lion, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Inkwell in walnut figuring a lion lied down on a rock and foliage surface. In front of it, a
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Antique 1880s European Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Inkwell in Walnut Figuring a Lion, circa 1880
Inkwell in Walnut Figuring a Lion, circa 1880

Inkwell in Walnut Figuring a Lion, circa 1880

H 5.12 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in
Antique Continental .800 Silver Figural Winged Lion Griffin Double Inkwell
Located in Big Flats, NY
flanking winged lion griffins surmounting footed shell form tray with flanking lidded glass inkwells
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Antique 19th Century European Classical Greek Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique Continental .800 Silver Figural Winged Lion Griffin Double Inkwell
Antique Continental .800 Silver Figural Winged Lion Griffin Double Inkwell

Antique Continental .800 Silver Figural Winged Lion Griffin Double Inkwell

H 9.75 in W 12.75 in D 8 in
Gothic-Style Regency Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fine bronze ormolu is beautifully contrasted by cranberry cut-glass in this Regency-period inkwell
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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Gothic-Style Regency Inkwell
Gothic-Style Regency Inkwell

Gothic-Style Regency Inkwell

H 5.5 in W 12.88 in D 6.25 in
19th Century Neoclassical Brass Inkwell
Located in Savannah, GA
Very ornate and substantial 19th French bronze footed inkwell in the neoclassical style. Features
Category

Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Neoclassical Brass Inkwell
19th Century Neoclassical Brass Inkwell

19th Century Neoclassical Brass Inkwell

H 6.75 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in
Lion Encrier
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century bronze and Ormolu Encrier having unusual acanthus leaf pentray with lion mounted
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Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Lion Encrier
Lion Encrier

Lion Encrier

H 4.34 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in
18th Century Italian Carved Stone Inkwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sensational mid-18th century inkwell from the Veneto region of Italy. Masterfully carved from
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Inkwells

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Marble

18th Century Italian Carved Stone Inkwell
18th Century Italian Carved Stone Inkwell

18th Century Italian Carved Stone Inkwell

H 6 in W 12.63 in D 5.75 in
Large Neoclassical Style Bronze and Sienna Marble Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
Neoclassical styled inkwell on a single slab of Sienna marble. Winged lions supporting a central
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Large Neoclassical Style Bronze and Sienna Marble Inkwell
Large Neoclassical Style Bronze and Sienna Marble Inkwell

Large Neoclassical Style Bronze and Sienna Marble Inkwell

H 6.75 in W 14 in D 6 in
Novelty Victorian Silver Sampson Mordan Inkwell, 1895, Owl
Located in Bath, GB
A charming late Victorian cut crystal inkwell with a sterling silver collar and hinged lid. The lid
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Novelty Victorian Silver Sampson Mordan Inkwell, 1895, Owl
Novelty Victorian Silver Sampson Mordan Inkwell, 1895, Owl

Novelty Victorian Silver Sampson Mordan Inkwell, 1895, Owl

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H 3 in Dm 2.5 in
English Regency Bronze & Marble Ormolu Whippet Inkwell, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Regency bronze ormolu whippet inkwell with flanking figural canines, floral swag motif, and
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Antique 1810s English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

English Regency Bronze & Marble Ormolu Whippet Inkwell, Circa 1810
English Regency Bronze & Marble Ormolu Whippet Inkwell, Circa 1810

English Regency Bronze & Marble Ormolu Whippet Inkwell, Circa 1810

H 6.25 in W 9.25 in D 6 in
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Lion Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic lion inkwell available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and glass, every lion inkwell was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lion inkwell — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right lion inkwell, those designed in Victorian, Baroque and Empire styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Lion Inkwell?

The average selling price for a lion inkwell at 1stDibs is $1,111, while they’re typically $204 on the low end and $2,347 for the highest priced.

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.

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