Marble Ink Well

A collection of nine vintage lighters. All nine are from various parts of Europe. We do not recommend using them. Measures: biggest 3.75"W x 1.25"D x...

A makers mark dates this unique creation to the 1860s. Of unknown origin, this ostrich egg was transformed into a blowfish using brass fins and facial feat...

A vintage French pharmacy door handle made of brass. Great to repurpose as pulls on a cabinet or equally interesting on a bookcase or shelf. Early 20th century.

A set of thirteen printing block fragments from the mid 20th century. One larger block and a collection of a dozen complementary smaller blocks. Small b...

A vintage Fornasetti porcelain desk tray with brass pen holder. It has the appearance of a crumpled receipt with historic style typography and handwri...

A pair of white ceramic objects in the shape of an eight-pointed star. Likely made to be lamp bases with a hole for a rod in the top and a hole ...

French Art Deco marble inkwell with bronze details and well atop. The size and wonderful art deco detail make for this piece a complement to ma...

An object of art now, captures the period.

A rare totally original French 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble ink well with griotte and green marble marble inlay.

Circa 1890's brass inkwell with glass insert. Monogramed WRE on top, likely gilt finish at one time which has now worn off. Felt bottom, overall patina.

Glass inkwell with ball-peened silver flip cap. Blackened body with deco-clover pattern inside the glass.

This French carved marble and gilded bronze inkwell and candlestand, circa 1830 is carved from sienna marble. The large block is set with a tray well in front and then the cast bronze sarcophagus shaped inkwell is set up on animal paw feet. Cast with 4 holes to rest the quills or pens two wells for ink and a candlestand in the center. The bronze is well cast and has the more expensive attribute of matte and burnished elements giving an extra rich quality to the objects visual drama. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement...