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Style: Late Victorian
Handsome Large Antique Wooden Black Forest Dog Inkwell c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and very large example of a figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with a beautiful bright patina.
He retains his original large glass eyes, without d...
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1890s British Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Travel Inkwell, Silvered, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful travel inkwell with a silver plated lid and a bottom of black leather.
On the lid are the initials of a former owner grounded in.
Several stamps are on the side of the lid....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Crystal Glass Inkwell, Hermes, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell made of heavy crystal glass, high-quality workmanship with a gold-plated lid.
The depiction of Hermes' head is finely crafted and in beautiful condition.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
Located in Bath, GB
An outstanding late Victorian inkwell made from two cattle horns and mounted with silver plated fittings, a stunning combination and always highly sought-after; I haven't had one of ...
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1890s British Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.
Stamped at the bottom "M B 5 9".
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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Ram Horns Marble Inkwell Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
late 19th century Ram Horns with snake on marble Inkwell Desk Set
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Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Marble
Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell, made from glass with brass.
France, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Original Glass Inserts, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional Gutta-Percha inkwell with original glass inserts.
Category
1880s Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Resin
Antique Victorian Burlwood Inkwell Free Standing Desk Set with Drawer and Handle
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning antique Victorian desk set with the original pair of glass inkwells, sitting on a lovey quality figured burled wood writing box with a...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Wood
Antique French Limoges Porcelain Inkwell, "D´Bengue Paris", Docteur Jules Bengué
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Limoges porcelain inkwell, France late 19th century.
A depiction to preserve medications, manufactured under the brand Docteur Bengué.
On the bottom is a stamp "Pyrol".
On th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkstand with two crystal inkwells.
The base and the lids are made of gutta-percha, a molded resin, France, circa 1880.
The lids fe...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Resin, Glass
Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and rare large figural inkwell, beautifully executed in the form of an Owl with fine detail.
The hinged head lifts to reveal a fitted ink chamber which looks to be a ...
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1890s British Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Desk Pen Tray With Glass Insert, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkstand with one glass for the ink in the center.
Made of Gutta-Percha in a very nice condition.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Resin
Late 19thC Spelter Ink Stand Centered with a Gun Dog
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC spelter ink stand Centred with a Gun Dog with pheasant in its mouth, flanked by glass inkwells in a shaped base c1890 Measures: 10" W x 5" D x 5" H.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Spelter
Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a winning combination of brass and silver plate and retaining his wonderful two original...
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1880s British Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Equestrian / Jockey CAP Inkstand / Inkwell, C.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Horseshoe shaped inkstand, the base made from solid English Oak mounted with a silver plated horseshoe and a square gallery to secure the glass inkwell.
The glass inkwell is topped with a hinged brass lid in the form of a Jockey's cap with a silver plated peak, slight wear to edge.
There is a support for a dip pen...
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1890s British Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and substantial novelty inkwell in the form of a running Ostrich standing on an oval shaped base with a naturalistic base incorporating two "rocks" acting as a pen rest. I...
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1890s British Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
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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1880s European Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Novelty / Figural Brass Inkwell - Hare c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A charming and scarce inkwell made from polished English brass featuring a beautifully cast Hare's head.
At first I thought he sported glass eyes but taking a closer look, they look...
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1880s English Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique English Bronze Hunting Hound / Dog Inkwell, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A beautifully cast late Victorian inkwell dating to circa 1880 in the form of a handsome hunting dog.
The hinged lid opens to reveal a removable ink chamber.
Excellent conditio...
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1880s Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Magnificent Antique English Novelty Inkwell / Pen Tray - Parrot With Glass Eyes
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and impressive figural inkwell made from solid cast English brass, beautifully executed with a fabulous patina.
Standing on little cast feet, the large leaf is of cour...
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1880s English Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Antique English Gilded Bronze Hare Inkwell, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fabulous Victorian novelty inkwell made from solid cast bronze in the form of a hunting Hare holding a rifle, smothered in the original gold with a fabulous antique patina.
...
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1880s English Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent English Victorian inkwell made from solid English brass having been professionally polished to gleam.
This grand figural dog inkwell was modelled in the form of an E...
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1890s English Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique English Bronze, Brass and Glass Inkstand / Inkwell, circa 1870 Victorian
Located in Bath, GB
A truly unusual and quite spectacular Victorian inkstand made from cast polished bronze standing on cast reticulated feet. The gallery around the back is also pierced or reticulated ...
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1870s English Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Sledgehammer to Crack a Nut, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
Clearly created after the well known idiom "use a sledgehammer to crack a nut"; this is an unusual and fun figural inkwell.
The walnut is the inkwell with a hinged lid which opens...
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1890s English Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique Porcelain Inkwell, Handpainted, France, 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful Porcelain Inkwell from France, 1880s.
Wonderfully hand-painted with brass lid.
Category
19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
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Scotty Dog Black Forest Wood Carved Inkwell German Vintage, 1930s
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Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Inkwell German Antique, 1890s
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Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
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Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Original Glass Inserts, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional Gutta-Percha inkwell with original glass inserts.
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Staffordshire Dog Inkwell
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An antique Staffordshire dog, Whippet porcelain inkwell. Circa 1880, England
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Antique Victorian Burlwood Inkwell Free Standing Desk Set with Drawer and Handle
Located in Greer, SC
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Antique Silver Plate & Cut Glass Oval Shaped Inkwell, Scotland, 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
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German Bronze Dore and Marble Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
A wonderful antique bronze inkwell with a bronze dore statue of a lady and three inch deep ink dispenser. All on a rouge marble base that has an are...
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Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Wood, 1920-1930
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful handmade Black Forest inkwell.
Around 1920 / 1930.
Depiction of a chamois.
Wood with glass eyes.
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Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut
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Antique Cut Crystal Glass & Silver Plate Inkwell
Located in London, GB
A large and beautiful French late Victorian antique cut lead crystal glass inkwell with a silver-plated swirled patterned lid. The square inkwell features faceted glass with all edge...
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Antique Majolika Inkwell By Georges Dreyfus, 1894s, Hand Painted And Marked
Located in Greven, DE
A beautiful example of a lenticular inkwell with a hinged lid closure made of gilt bronze. Stamped on the bottom by the Manufacture Georges Dreyfus "G.D. Paris - Marque Déposée".
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Fabulous Equestrian / Horse Racing Inkstand, c.1890, Jockey
Located in Bath, GB
The two inkwells are made from crystal, hand-cut and topped with hinged brass lids; the inkwells affixed to the base.
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Antique Iridescent Glass Soap Bubble Inkwell Victorian Bohemia Harrach, 1800s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A delightful iridescent glass Soap Bubble lidded glass inkwell from the late 1800s with a brass hinged collar.
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Antique Silver Plate Stag Inkwell Stand by James Deakin
Located in London, GB
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Antique Double Ink Well, English, Mahogany, Desk Tidy, Aesthetic Period, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Antique English Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Inkwell, 1899
Located in Bath, GB
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Antique Silver Plate Stag Inkwell Stand by James Deakin
Located in London, GB
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Bronze Eagle on Top of a Globe, Inkwell, French, circa 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
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