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Period: 19th Century
Late 19th Century English Traveling Inkwell in a Red Leather Mini Binocular Case
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century traveling inkwell in a red leather mini binocular case. It has a hinged top and a mini glass insert, its a unique traveling inkwell. T...
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English Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Metal

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful late 19th century gilt and patina bronze inkwell Depicting a bronze sleeping cherub lying on a gilt bronze settee, opening up to two ink holders.
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French Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell Modelled as a Monkey Castrating a Cat!!
Located in London, GB
Well what can I say about this incredible Inkwell, I have seen many examples from this period that depict monkeys tormenting cats but I have never seen one that is quite this extreme...
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French Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. Alabastro marble and ormolu inkwell. The inkwell is raised by elegant topie shaped ormolu feet below the beautiful Alabastro marble suppo...
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire St. Oval Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Empire st. oval ormolu inkwell. The inkwell is raised by pawed feet below a lattice design with rosettes in the center. Above are two ink dispensers ...
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Ormolu

Late 19th Century Traveling Leather Inkwell Case with Glass Interior Well
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century traveling oval leather inkwell with a glass interior well and a hinged lid. A nice pocket size inkwell, a great piece to be add to any collection. From a private collector who traveled the world buy unique and unusual pieces.
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English Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Leather, Glass

Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved from walnut in France, circa 1880, this unusual inkwell features foliate and floral motifs. A flip-top lid adorned with a pair of bas relief flowers tops the central pen ...
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French Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Walnut

19th Century French Champleve Inkstand
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a luxurious combination of colors in the form of a French champleve inkstand, with a square crystal inkwell with a champleve top. 19th century.
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French Other Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Metal

Napoleon I Empire Encrier, Gilt Bronze and Verde Antico, Signed Basil, 1830
Located in New York, NY
Impressive gilt bronze and Verde Antico marble inkstand centered by a bust of Napoleon I, the sculpture signed on back Basil and dated 1830, with two inkwells flanking. Beautifully...
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Middle Eastern Brass Inkwell Qalamdan 19th C
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A 19th century Middle Eastern, Asian brass decorated Islamic Moorish Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is an inkwell in solid brass. It consists of an inkwell and a pen compartment of typical tubular form with an interior cavity to store a reed pen. Attached to the body is an inkwell with engraved designs with a shell style cover. The piece measures 9 1/2" inches long x 2" inches high x 2" inches deep. Great brass decorative Islamic Metal...
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Asian Moorish Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Brass

Late 19th Century American Pressed Glass Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
American pressed glass inkwell square base with a black top rounded edges stamped VICTOR. This inkwell has a great look and unusual shape circa ...
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Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Glass

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass inkstand / desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian silver inkstand / desk standish, has a rectangular shaped form. This Victorian inkstand is plain and embellished with an applied moulded border to the rim. The surface of this exceptional example of antique silverware incorporates two elongated oval recesses, composing pen wells. This antique hallmarked silver inkstand is supported by four impressive cast bracket style feet embellished with scroll and leaf decoration. The body of the inkstand incorporates two circular ink bottle receivers protruding from either side and conjoined with a central rectangular stamp box via two impressive elevated scrolling leaf decorated brackets. The impressive large glass ink bottles each have a compressive spherical form, ornamented with cut glass decoration. The lower portion of each bottle is fitted with a hallmarked sterling silver mount/foot, accented with a screwfit attachment, allowing the piece to stand securely in situ; this fitment is a fine feature and indicates the high quality of the piece. The upper portion retains the original hallmarked mount and hinged cover encircled with chased volute scrolling leaf motifs. Each ink bottle is surmounted with an impressive cast finial modelled in the form of two opposing masks. The central sterling silver stamp box...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century American Antique Crystal Inkwell Six Sided with Mitre Cuts
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century six sided crystal inkwell with deep mitre cuts in the sides and a hinged top. A nice piece for a collector or just sitting on a desk top. From a private collector w...
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American Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Crystal

Antique Bronze Marble Inkwell Desk Serpent Inkstand French c1880 FREE SHIPPING
Located in Mimizan, FR
Antique bronze marble inkwell desk crystal inkstand French c1880 Unusual serpent base Bronze on variegated marble base Holds pen across the top With crystal inkwell Free Shipping to...
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French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Crystal, Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamelled Inkstand
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century gilt bronze and champlevé enameled inkstand with single well with hinge cover and pen rest. All raised up on bun feet. Dimensions H...
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British Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

Naturalistic Victorian Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Charles & George Fox, 1846
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1846 by Charles & George Fox, this charming, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver ink stand, features an ornate scroll ...
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English Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

English Victorian Period 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell with Brass Putto Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period porcelain and brass inkwell from the 19th century, with putto motif. Created in England during the Victorian era, this inkwell features a blue porcelain base adorned with satyrs and foliage motifs, topped with a handsome brass putto with a garland of roses wrapped around his shoulders. With its finely executed décor and lovely patina, this Victorian porcelain and brass 19th century...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Brass

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Ink Stand / Inkwell with Taper Stick 1851
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique Victorian solid Silver Inkstand with two fitted glass lined Inkwells and a removable taper candlestick. The body of the inkwell has an elegant pierced design on the sides mirrored on the bodies of the inkwells. The base of the Inkstand has an ornate engraved design and a sunken recess to hold pens. Each Inkwell has an engraved crest on the hinged lids and on the back of the inkstand. Made in London, England in 1851 by E & J Barnard and retailed by Widdowson & Veale (Strand, London). Approx. gross Weight incl glass - 1440 g Approx. Length - 34.5 cm Approx. Width - 22.2 cm   This Victorian Inkstand...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Monogramed Inkwell, Scotland 1897, H552
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Monogramed Inkwell, Scotland 1897, H552 Scotland "1897" Shaped pen holder on the back Cut glass inkwell with silver plated lid Standing on a square b...
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Scottish Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Engraved Glass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver and clear glass inkwell. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Bellied and lobed clear glass base with short inset foot and carved and engraved stylized flow...
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American Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Victorian Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian bronze square inkwell with 2 cornucopia pen holders.  
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French Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian brass owl inkwell on rectangular tray.  
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

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 to the back Gilt pierced three quarter gallery on top Pair of gilt inkwells with lid...
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Brass

Antique Silver Inkstand Inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver inkstand inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Plain rectangular form on four turned feet, shaped Chippendale li...
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English Georgian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Mid-Century American Civil War Era Gutta Percha Cylindrical Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
American Civil War era gutta-percha inkwell with a screw off top. In the mid 19th century, gutta-percha (hard rubber) became very popular. For Civi...
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American Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Rubber

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell
By Severo Calzetta da Ravenna
Located in Kensington, MD
After a 16th century Venetian design, winged putti with taloned legs support a turned bronze inkwell covered with a lid decorated with masks and garlands, surmounted by a lion holdin...
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Italian Renaissance Revival Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Sculpted Terracotta Dog Sitting Atop Enclosed Glass Inkwells
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century Terracotta Inkwell with Sculpted Dog On Top Dog sits atop two enclosed glass inkwells Measures: 7" H, 6.5" W, 3" D.
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Unknown Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Terracotta, Glass

Antique Bronze Inkwell with Bear's Head, France, ca. 1880
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique bronze inkwell in the shape of a bear's head with glass eyes. The sculpture is mounted on a red marble base and has a glass container. ...
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French Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Victorian 1898 Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver fox inkstand; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian silver inkstand / desk standish, has a rectangular form. This inkstand is fitted with a gallery, embellished with impressive pierced and applied scrolling foliate ornamentation. The shaped, incurved rims of the body and anterior rim of the sterling silver inkstand are ornamented with a paralleling applied gadroon decorated border. The surface of the fox silver inkstand incorporates a concave oval pen receiver. The body of the inkstand incorporates two ink bottle receivers flanking a rectangular stamp box. The impressive hallmarked ink bottles each have a tapering cylindrical form and are embellished with further pierced scrolling foliate ornamentation; these ink bottles secure to the stand with a screw fitment to the underside. Each ink bottle is fitted with a plain domed hinged cover and opens to allow access to the original glass liner. The central sterling silver stamp box...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Bronze Dog Inkwell, King Charles Spaniel, c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Victorian novelty inkwell, cast in bronze in the form of a King Charles Spaniel, beautifully executed with two lovely glass eyes. The underside is inscribed with a roma...
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European Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell Stand Set with Ink Blotter and Candleholder
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Portuguese Baroque style solid gilt bronze desk set of double inkwell Stand, ink blotter and candleholder, Portugal 1870-1880 All three pieces richly decorated with foliage features,...
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Portuguese Baroque Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Encrier
Located in Forney, TX
A rare fine French Louis XV style ormolu mounted tortoise-shell finish encrier (desk stand - inkstand) dating to the 19th century, featuring bronze dore sculpture...
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Louis XV Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze, Ormolu

Continental Very Unusual Gilt Metal Rheinstone Set Globe Shaped Inwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Very unusual antique continental gilt metal pedestal Rheinstone set globe shaped inkwell dating from the 19th century. The inkwell, possibly Russian or French stands raised on four b...
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French Rococo Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Metal

Grand Tour Imperial Austrian Helmet Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Grand Tour Imperial Austrian helmet inkwell. Apparently unmarked. Dimensions: H 8" x W 8" x D 5.5" Condition: Signs of age and use includ...
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Austrian Grand Tour Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890
Located in Brussels, BE
A cut crystal inkwell inserted in a massive architectural beige marble base. Probably Italy around 1890.
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Italian Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Marble, Crystal, Bronze

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Walking bear pen holder and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings," plate 92a. Book included. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800’s it had become the driving force for this industry. Swiss wood carvers became world renown and featured at many international exhibitions. Period: 1900 Origin: Switzerland Size: 4" H x 7" W Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Black Forest, Brienz Collection, Carvings, Bears, Inkwells, Desk Accessories...
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Swiss Black Forest Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Wood

Antique English Sterling Silver Victorian Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very handsome double inkwell from the Victorian era.
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English Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss carved black Forest shaggy dog inkwell with pen holder. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the ...
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Swiss Black Forest Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Wood

Early Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Early and original inkwell or quill pen holder in the form of a seated greyhound by Staffordshire. England, circa 1860. Features a finely execu...
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English Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Pottery

Siena Marble and Ormolu Double Inkstand Late 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant antique Siena marble and gilt bronze inkstand inkwell. The hand carved marble base with gilt bronze pen holder with two gilt bronze inkwells ...
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French Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Siena Marble, Ormolu

Large Antique Ink Well, English, Crystal Glass, Desk, Mid-19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique ink well. An English, crystal glass, desk ink well dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1850. Larger than most at 13 cm, 5 i...
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English Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Cut Glass

19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo
Located in Paris, FR
19th century black marble inkwell surmounted by a patinated bronze statue featuring Moses by Michelangelo. The statue of Moses, commissioned in 1505 by Pope Julius II for his tomb an...
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French Renaissance Revival Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Continental Porcelain Inkwell with Hand Painted Flowers
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century Continental porcelain inkwell with hand painted flowers on inkwell and stand.
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Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Porcelain

English 1880 Tunbridge Ink Stand with Crystal Inkwell Rosewood Bun Feet
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century Tunbridge ware rosewood ink stand with bun feet and a crystal ink well. A nice combination of wood inlay and crystal. This is from a...
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English Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Crystal

Very Fine Linke Figural Doré Bronze Crystal Inkwell Ormolu Drawer Candelabra
Located in Roslyn, NY
Extremely fine cherub figural two-tone doré bronze with original crystal inkwells and ink inserts attributed to F. Linke. The two cherubs sit atop this beautiful bronze piece which i...
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French Rococo Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss bear with log pen rest and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings," plate 93a. Book included. In the 1800’s the wood carving...
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Swiss Black Forest Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Wood

Inkwell Regency Gilded Bronze Porcelain England \\\'800
Located in Milano, IT
Porcelain inkwell, with a shaped body entirely enamelled with chinoiserie-style motifs: there are large red flowers on a decorated blue background, on the sides two reserves in which...
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

Inkwell in Marble and Bronze by Jean-Marie Pigalle, 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Inkwell with large base in green serpentine marble surmounted by two cup-shaped vases with lids and lion handles with the function of inkwells. In the center, a statue of Mercury wit...
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French Other Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

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 realistic glass inset eyes, original leather collar with a copper buckle. The head is hing...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Brass

Continental 1830 Porcelain Hand Painted Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
Continental 1830 Porcelain hand painted five sided brass lip inkwell, inkpot. This is a very nice piece from a private collector who traveled th...
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European Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Brass

Black Forest Carved Ink Stand with Fox and Inkwells, Brienz, Switzerland c. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Black Forest Carved Inkstand, naturalistically hand-carved of solid linden wood, with the central figure of a fox among a rootwork base simulating a forest floor, with two tree stump...
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Swiss Black Forest Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Walnut

English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian brass and crystal shell shaped inkwell with coral design details.  
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Crystal, Brass

Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome inkwell has well-defined lines and includes spots for four writing pieces. The marble is a soft grey color and the inkwell itself nicely crafted.
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French Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

English Victorian Papier-Mache Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian papier mache rectangular inkwell with gold stenciled and floral painted decoration with a small center box between 2 square sh...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Gold

English Victorian Mahogany Double Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian mahogany and brass inlaid trim double inkwell with crystal wells having copper top lids and letter holder backrail.  
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Crystal, Brass, Copper

Early 19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain & Brass Inkwell, Paris, 1839
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 19th century hand painted porcelain & brass inkwell, Paris 1839 A fine hand made porcelain inkwell by Medaille D'Argent Hand painted floral motif surround the inkwell Two side by side quill...
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French Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Porcelain

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 mounted with a scene of sphinxes statues, bell shaped vases, and maidens moving and ...
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Glass

Grand Tour Serpentine Inkwell and Cover Inset with 7 Lava Stone Cameos, 19th C
Located in Spencertown, NY
The 7 cameos of historical figures, fitted with 3 quill holders, 2 inkwells and a pounce pot. The underside of the lid is framed with a circular gouache dep...
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Italian Grand Tour Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Serpentine

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