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Style: High Victorian
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell England, circa 1880s Presenting a remarkable 19th-century Blackened Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug D...
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19th Century English Antique High Victorian Inkwells

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Metal, Brass

Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely 19th century French bronze ink well stand A good looking we...
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1880s French Antique High Victorian Inkwells

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Bronze

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
Located in London, GB
Victorian era inkstand with Boulle marquetry in ebonised wood and brass English, dated 1853 Measures: Height 17cm, width 38.5cm, depth 27.5cm This 19th Century English inkstand ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique High Victorian Inkwells

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Brass

Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish English majolica pottery partners desk stand with inkwells with ram heads by renowned maker William Brownfield and dating from around 1870. The rectangular shaped desk...
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19th Century English Antique High Victorian Inkwells

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Pottery

Bois Durci Ink Stand
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This large Bois Durci ink stand features an intricately moulded base, upon which sit two glass inkwells and a central urn shaped container. The glass inkwel...
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1880s French Antique High Victorian Inkwells

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Ebony

English Officers Equestrian Silverplate, Enamel & Hoof Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Officers Equestrian silver plate, enamel and hoof inkwell, an exquisite example with a portrait of the beloved horse, expertly mounted, possibly b...
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1890s English Antique High Victorian Inkwells

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Silver Plate

19th Century English Brass Resting Dog Double Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century English brass resting dog double inkwell, the wells opening to the left and the right.
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Late 19th Century English Antique High Victorian Inkwells

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Brass

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Late 19th Century European Antique High Victorian Inkwells

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Vintage French Equestrian Letter Opener, Christian Dior, c.1970's
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1970s French Vintage High Victorian Inkwells

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Gilt Bronze Dog-House Inkwell, 19th Century, French
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming French gilt bronze inkwell in the form of a dog house with the roof on a hinge to store the ink bottle.
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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Encrier Inkwell Desk Stand, Signed JF
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive fine quality antique Louis XV style French ormolu encrier / inkstand. Born in France in the 19th century, almost certainly Parisian work, exquisitely chased, chis...
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Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with two cut glass inkwells and pen tray over a drawer. The sides rounded. The inspiration for the decoration from designs by the master cabinet maker Andre Charles Boull...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique High Victorian Inkwells

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Brass

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19th Century Victorian English Double Inkwell Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
A charming Victorian era English silver plate desk stand, born in the late 19th century, having two glass inkwell pots, candlestick, recessed pen wells, gadrooned border, ebonized ca...
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Late 19th Century Antique High Victorian Inkwells

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Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Pug Inkwell, 19th Century Dog Carving
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Carving in the Form of a Dog Raised up on his hind legs, the head with original glass eyes tilts back to reveal the original glass inkwell ins...
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19th Century German Antique High Victorian Inkwells

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Wood

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Inkwell / Desk Tidy 1871
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique Victorian Solid Silver Inkstand with two glass lined Inkwells with hinged lids. The base of the inkstand has a classic Greek Key pattern around the sides and rows of chased patterning on the body connected with ornate stylised acanthus leaves. The Inkwell stands on four shaped feet. Made in Sheffield, England in 1871 by James Dixon & Sons. Approx. Weight (Silver Only) - 1130g / 36.33oz Approx. Length - 32.4cm Approx. Width - 19.4cm This Inkstand has full English Hallmarks. This Victorian Inkstand...
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19th Century English Antique High Victorian Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Malachite and Ormolu-Mounted Inkwell
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Victorian ormolu and malachite mounted inkwell, circa 1870 in date. The ormolu inkwell has a decorative inset turquoise cabochon gemstone with a chain ...
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1870s English Antique High Victorian Inkwells

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Malachite, Ormolu

Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856
Located in Bath, GB
A rare Victorian silver plated novelty inkwell fashioned in the form of a barrel on stand, in turn standing on a brick paving; beautiful detail such as...
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1850s British Antique High Victorian Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Antique English Officers Horse Hoof Inkstand
Located in Forney, TX
Scarce antique English Officers equestrian silver plate and metal mounted horse hoof. An exceptional, most likely one-of-a-kind example, featuring a finely detailed sculpture of a fox with cane and stirrups to the front, hinged lid opening to two cylindrical inkwell cutouts, and original iron horse shoe...
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Late 19th Century English Antique High Victorian Inkwells

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Metal, Silver Plate, Iron

Antique Victorian Tatum's Dual Postal Ink Stand with Two Crystal Inkwells
Located in Stamford, CT
Hard to find antique Victorian Tatum's dual postal inkwell stand with two crystal inkwells in a decorative iron stand with hinged lids and three pen quail rests. The inkwell is signed Tatum's Postal Ink Stand and is in very good condition, a nice desk...
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Late 19th Century American Antique High Victorian Inkwells

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Crystal, Iron

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19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell England, circa 1860s Presenting a remarkable 19th-century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell, originating from Engl...
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19th Century English Antique High Victorian Inkwells

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Brass, Metal

Antique French Pigsty Inkwell in Gilt Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small yet heavy well made inkwell in solid gilt bronze. It depicts a pigsty or sty well a small shed with guarding pig. It was bought in and originates from France. It dates to the l...
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Late 19th Century French Antique High Victorian Inkwells

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Bronze

High Victorian inkwells for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique High Victorian inkwells for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage inkwells created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used High Victorian inkwells made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original inkwells, popular names associated with this style include J.C. Vickery, and William Brownfield. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for inkwells differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $4,077 while the average work can sell for $971.

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