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What was an inkwell used for?
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An inkwell is a small jar or container made to conveniently hold ink for a writer. Inkwells were often made of glass, pewter, brass or porcelain. You’ll find a variety of inkells from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Kralik Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Inkwell
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique iridescent purple glass inkwell by Kralik in the "Pampas" decor, i.e. a Kralik decor shift
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Silver and Blue Glass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian silver and blue glass inkwell.
Marked: George Fox, London, 1878.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Victorian Silver Plate & Cut Glass Inkwell
Located in Worcester, GB
Victorian silver plate & cut glass inkwell
Period 19th c., English,
Manufacturer Elkington
Category
Antique 19th Century British Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Glass
Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning early Art Nouveau iridescent art glass inkwell, circa 1900s. The piece features a gorgeous
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Art Glass
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning early Art Nouveau gourd shaped iridescent art glass inkwell, circa 1900s. The piece
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Art Glass
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off