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Period: 19th Century
Famille Rose Qianlong Period Enamel Inkwell by L'Escalier de Cristal C.1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Famille Rose Painted Enamel inkwell set Qianlong Period (1736-1795) by l’Escalier de Cristal
It consists of a fretworked tray with raised edges in blackened wood surrounded by a fine gilded bronze ring, on which rests two Famille Rose Qianlong Period (1736-1795) hexagonal inkwells with pierced tops, one with original glass container, decorated with polychrome stylised flower heads and foliate scrollwork.
This inkwell is characteristic of the productions of the Maison de l'Escalier de Cristal, it shows a hybrid realization, using ancient Asian elements, used as a container for feathers and ink.
Stamped «Escalier de Cristal Paris»
Circa 1880
L’Escalier de Cristal, Parisian firm created about 1800 by Mme veuve Desarnaud, famous under the French « Restoration » for its decorative objects combining crystal and bronze. She was awarded a gold medal at the 1819 Paris Exposition des Produits de l’Industrie for an outstanding gilt-bronze mounted crystal dressing table. Located in Paris, at the Palais-Royal, Galerie de Valois, L’Escalier de Cristal was bought out around 1830 by Boin, and then by Lahoche in 1840. The company owed its rise to a position amongst the most im-portant Paris decorative wares shops to Lahoche, who expanded considerably the business and entered later in partnership with his son-in-law to set up in 1852 Lahoche et Pannier...
Category
French Japonisme Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Ormolu, Enamel
Antique Marble & Bronze Napoleon 3 Inkstand by Marcel Debut Salon Des Beaux-Arts
By Marcel Debut
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and important French Napoleonic ink stand with female sculpture.
This hand-crafted and sizable ink stand of marble and gilt bronze is signed by the renowned French sculptor Mar...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Exquisite Rococo Gilt-Bronze Malachite Encrier Inkwell Desk Set ca. 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ROCOCO ORMOLU-MOUNTED MALACHITE VENEERED ENCRIER
Circa 1880 unmarked of exceedingly fine quality
Item # 404XKP19B
An exceedingly fine malachite veneered encrier (inkwell), it feat...
Category
Rococo Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
A Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Unusual Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827–1875).
Modelled as a fountain with pedestal surmounted by a bust of ‘Rieur napolitain’ (The Laughing N...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
English Victorian Period 1890s Stamped Silver Inkstand with Crystal Inkwells
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English stamped silver inkstand from the late 19th century, with two crystal inkwells. Born during the later years of Queen Victoria's reign, this exquisite piece features a silve...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Finest Quality Handcrafted Antique Bronze and Brass Gothic Revival Inkstand
Located in Lisse, NL
Another rare antique for the collectors and enthusiasts of Gothic art.
This sizeable and very stylish inkstand was all-handcrafted in the late 19th century and it could hardly be in...
Category
European Gothic Revival Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear
Located in Barntrup, DE
Black Forest carved inkwell and pen rest with a bear, late 19th century.
This antique, dark brown, linden wood inkwell is masterfully carved and features a detailed figure of a bear ...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rare Napoleon III Portor Marble and Bronze inkwell 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Napoleon III Portor Marble and Bronze inkwell 19th century.
France
Width: 33.5 cm.
good condition
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Category
French Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau Ink Well, French, Pewter, Decorative Pen Tray, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Art Nouveau ink well. A French, pewter decorative pen tray, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Wonderful example from the appealing Art Nouveau per...
Category
French Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Pewter
Antique Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell Pen Store
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Unusual Pen Tidy Slot
From our Black Forest collection, we are delighted to offer a rare example Antique Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell with ...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Wood
Banded Agate and Ormolu Antique Inkwell c1895
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : A 19th century banded agate and ormolu bronze inkwell
Date : 1880-1910
Origin : France
Decoration : The handle and inkwell with engraved foliate design. Original glass line...
Category
French Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved displaying a cat in a boot.
The cat is very detailed with glass eyes (slight damage to b...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz House Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a cabin. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood and glass eyes. Found a...
Category
German Black Forest Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
Victorian-era silver plate wunderkammer inkwell with emu egg
Located in Milan, IT
Victorian-era silver plate wunderkammer inkwell that presents in the center of the tray a palm tree from the cut trunk on which rests reclining on four palm leaves an Australian e...
Category
Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Antique French Empire Cut Crystal and Gold Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Empire Cut Crystal and Gold Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1880.
Category
French Empire Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Rare black Forest rooster inkwell 19th century Swiss glass eyes hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved displaying a dog wearing a hat and monocle.
Detailed carving by a master carver. Comes w...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century double Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved displaying a bird eating nuts & floral leaves / walnuts.
Carved by a master carve...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique English Ormolu and Malachite Inkwell, Circa 1860-1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English ormolu & malachite inkwell, circa 1860-1880.
Category
English Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Antique English Crystal & Sterling Silver Inkwell Signed "Samuel Jacob" Ca 1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English cut crystal and sterling silver inkwell signed by silversmith "Samuel Jacob" of London, circa 1895.
Category
English Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French Silver Inkstand, Late 19th century
Located in New York, NY
Retailed by Tiffany and Co. The three compartments decorated with gadrooning, shells and floral finials, with additional laurel leaf garlands flanking a central shell on the base, th...
Category
Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Napoleon III Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Napoleon III inkwell
gilt bronz and champleve enamel
Origin France
perfect condition
circa 1860.
The Napoleon III style had its heyday during the 1850s and 1880s. Emperor Napoleon wa...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Enamel
19th Century French Brass Ink Well on Marble
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An object of art now, captures the period.
Category
French Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Brass
Papier Mâché Inkstand w/ Drawer & Crystal Inkwells English Jennens & Bettridge
Located in Savannah, GA
This high quality Papier-Mache desk set is beautifully hand painted in a floral motif and features inlaid mother of pearl and the original pair of cut glass inkwells with brass tops....
Category
English Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Victorian Brass Inkwell In The Form Of A Terrier
Located in Essex, MA
Cast terrier with hinge lid opening to an inkwell. From the estate of the founder of Yankee Candle Co.
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Napoleon III lion inkwell, 19th century
In veined yellow Siena marble, centered with a lion's head with a long mane in bronze with dark patina,...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Marble
19th Century Small Inkwell in Porcelain and Silver-Gilt in Sevres Style
Located in Paris, FR
Small inkwell crafted in porcelain, the paunch and lid decorated with a frieze of polychromatic floral motives highlighted with gold. The lid topped by a pine cone finial features a ...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Silver
19th Century Inkwell with Imperial Eagle in Portoro Marble and Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
We would like to present you with this magnificent 19th-century Empire-style inkwell from the Napoleon III era adorned with a raised imperial eagle motif positioned between the two i...
Category
French Empire Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
English Regency Inkwell in Patinated Bronze and Ormolu with Dolphin Mount
Located in London, GB
English Regency patinated bronze and ormolu double inkwell. Set upon a rectangular base with mercury gilt ormolu moulding of "stiff leaf and dart" design. The inkwell holder itself, ...
Category
English Regency Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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...
Category
English High Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Edwardian Elkington Inkwell, 1890
Located in Toledo, OH
This antique Edwardian inkwell from 1890 is covered in ornate detailing and was made by Elkington. Elkington was established in 1830's - 1963 in Birmingham, England. This inkwell has...
Category
Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Antique Sevrés Porcelain Polychrome & Gilt Decorated Inkwell with Bird C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Sevrés inkwell offers porcelain construction in shaped form and having hand painted floral decoration and reserve with a bird, gilt highl...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
Massive Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, by Hans Müller
By Hans Muller
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, by Hans Müller
Austrian, circa 1900.
Behold the Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, a masterpiece attributed to the skilled hands of Ha...
Category
Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Antique Vienna Bronze Parrot Bird Sculpture Inkwell
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Vienna Bronze Parrot Bird Sculpture Inkwell
Category
Vienna Secession Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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 and a pen included A wonderfully accessory for any desk.
Category
Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Metal
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Office inkwell in Siena yellow marble and bronze Napoleon III 19th century
34cm x 20cm
Very good condition.
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Marble
French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass & Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass and Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell
France, circa 1870s
A magnificent French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass and Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell, dating back to the...
Category
French Gothic Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Quartz, Marble, Ormolu
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...
Category
British Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Gilded Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A bronze and marble inkwell. Add this to your desk for instant style.
Category
French Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Brass
English Victorian Brass Double Inkwell Desk Stand
Located in Austin, TX
A bewitching blend of form and function, this late 19th-century English Victorian Brass Double Inkwell Desk Stand is a splendid testament to the Vic...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
German Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Small 1820s Travel Inkwell, France
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful antique travel inkwell in a cover of red leather.
France, early 19th Century.
Category
French Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Rococó Revival Inkwell By «Meissen» German Dresden Porcelain, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A graceful porcelain inkwell station, crafted from Meissen porcelain, features two inkwell compartments. The piece exhibits excellent condition, consistent with its age and boasts a ...
Category
German Rococo Revival Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.
Category
French Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Important Napoleon III Vase, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Napoleon III Vase, 19th century
A black marble casette with bronze mounts in the shape of lions, circa 1860.
H.: 45 cm.
Very good condition.
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Marble
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.
Category
French Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
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....
Category
French Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Silver 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 ...
Category
British Late Victorian Antique 19th Century 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".
Category
French Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Talavera Glazed Ceramic Inkwell in its characteristic tones
Located in Marbella, ES
Talavera Glazed Ceramic Inkwell in its characteristic tones
Category
Spanish Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Ceramic
Antique English Heavy Brass Alligator Inkwell, Circa 1880's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Heavy Brass Alligator Inkwell, Circa 1880's.
Category
English Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Cool Ink Well designed as a Godin iron stove from the late 19th Century
By Godin
Located in Knivsta, SE
Cool Ink Well designed as a Godin iron stove from the late 19th Century. Made in France in cast iron and painted with a beautiful patina. Probably an advertising item from late 19th ...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Iron
Silver Inkwell For Czar Nicholas
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite inkwell by the legendary Grachev Brothers was made for Czar Nicholas of Russia. Featuring intricately cut glass in a star pattern, the inkwell rests upon an exquisite ...
Category
Russian Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Antique Inkwell, Shoe, Boot, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Cute antique inkwell in shape of a shoe.
The original ceramic ink insert is existing.
Category
French Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Louis XV Style Inkwell, Designed by Léon Messagé and Cast By Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Inkwell. Designed by Léon Messagé and Cast By The Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry, Paris.
Designed in the exuberant Rococo style surmounted by a sea...
Category
French Rococo Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Ormolu
Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
An exquisite blend of elegance and functionality, this tortoiseshell double inkwell is a true collector's delight. With its stunning glass inkwells, brass accents, and convenient sto...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique Silvered Inkwell With Bust, 19th Century, France, Double Inkstand
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell with a small bust in the center and two glass inkwells on its sides.
Nicely silvered and cleaned condition.
France, 19th century.
Category
French Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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