19th Century Brass Figural French Egyptian Revival Inkwell
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century Brass Figural French Egyptian Revival Inkwell Dimensions : 11.5" Tall X 11.5" Wide X 8" Deep This gorgeous inkwell was made in France in the 19th century and was made ...
Brass
19th-Century French Gilt-Bronze and Marble Figural Inkwell By F. Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Dublin, IE
A Fine 19th-Century French Gilt-Bronze and Marble Figural Inkwell By F.
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your office desk with this large Empire style inkwell. Created in France circa 1870 and rectangular in shape, the inkwell features a bronze Roman soldier in the center sitti...
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Style Bronze and Glass Figural Inkwell
Located in Germantown, MD
Louis XV Style Bronze and Glass Figural Inkwell Dimensions: 7" in width, 4" in depth and 6.5 inches in height.
Bronze
Antique Pair of Continental Porcelain Pierrot and Pierrette Figural Inkwells
Located in Nottingham, GB
Modelled in the theatrical tradition of the Commedia dell'arte, this sculptural pair depicts the melancholic clown Pierrot alongside his female counterpart Pierrette. Each figure is ...
Porcelain
Franz Bergman Style 19th-Century Austrian Bronze & Coconut Camel Inkwell
By Franz Bergmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Franz Bergman Style 19th-Century Austrian Bronze & Coconut Camel Inkwell A rare and whimsical 19th-century Austrian figural inkwell in the Franz Bergman style, depicting a couchant ...
Bronze
Victorian English Brass Figural Pig Inkwell with Articulated Back Lids, C. 1875
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inside, the articulated lids reveal a fully equipped writing ensemble: • A glass inkwell with domed brass cap • A small porcelain cup for pounce or sponge • A brass nib or seal reser...
Brass
19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
The figure is wearing a hinged tricorn hat opening to reveal an empty cavity, late 19th century.
Bronze, Metal
Antique Chinese Subject KPM Royal Porcelain Manufactory Figural Inkwell
By KPM Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Rare KPM porcelain figural inkwell depicting a Chinaman in a wonderfully ornate traditional robe of pale apricot decorated in a flowing floral pattern of garlands of peonies, Chinese...
19th C English Silver Plate Figural Crown Lion Shield Ink Well Inkwell Holder
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fantastic fine quality silver plate inkwell in the form of a standing lion with a crown on his head and is holding a shield. The shield is engraved with someone's initials...
Silver Plate
Victorian Green Marble Inkwell with Bronze Trim and Tiger Figure
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian green marble double inkwell with bronze trim and centered figure of tiger.
Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 6 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Russian Bronze Doré and Malachite Figural Inkwell, Mid-19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Inkwell of a peasant, sled and milk barrel with pails, {quill holders} the inkwell within the milk barrel, raised upon a malachite veneered plinth, {lacking rope}.
Bronze
A REGENCY FIGURAL STANDISH. ENGLISH, CIRCA 1815
Located in New York, NY
MODELLED AS A WINGED FEMALE FIGURE HOLDING AN OVAL TUB FITTED WITH AN INKWELL, A SAND SHAKER AND QUILL HOLDERS ON A RECTANGULAR BASE.
Bronze
Sold
H 12 in W 15.75 in D 9 in
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your office desk with this large Empire style inkwell. Created in France circa 1870 and rectangular in shape, the inkwell features a bronze Roman soldier in the center sitti...
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 4 in W 12 in D 10 in
Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand wit
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand with Pen Holder 19th Century French Louis XV style figural cast bronze double inkwell pen holder.
Bronze
Sold
H 9.75 in W 12.75 in D 8 in
Antique Continental .800 Silver Figural Winged Lion Griffin Double Inkwell
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Continental .800 silver figural double inkwell offers central urn form finial with flanking winged lion griffins surmounting footed shell form tray with flanking lidded gl...
Silver
Sold
H 5.25 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Egyptian Revival Figural Pharaoh Bronze & Brass Inkwell With Glass Insert c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
This Antique Egyptian Revival inkwell, crafted from cast bronze and brass, dates to approximately 1880. The central bronze figure, depicting a pharaoh or deity adorned with a nemes h...
Bronze
Sold
H 8.5 in W 16 in D 8 in
Rare French Ormolu and Diamond-Cut Crystal Figural Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare French Ormolu and diamond-cut crystal figural inkwell Encrier by Baccarat, circa 1875. Depicting a cherub with books, with the finest ormolu mounts, this exquisite jewel-li...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Marble and Bronze Pan Figural Ink Well, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French figural inkwell features bronze Pan with his flute and two inkwells atop a footed marble base, circa 1880. Greek mythological Pan is the god of the wild, shepherds and...
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 5 in W 2 in D 6.25 in
Antique Pair of Parcel Gilt Figural Staffordshire Pottery Whippet Inkwells 19thC
By Staffordshire
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of figural inkwells by Staffordshire offer pottery construction in whippet (dog) form, hand painted with gilt highlights, pen receivers as photographed, 19th century ...
Pottery
Bronze and Marble Figural Inkwell of a Sleeping Boy
Located in Petaluma, CA
Artist signed Joachin Angles .Joaquin Angles, 1859-1905, France, figural bronze and marble inkwell, the sleeping young boy resting on his book bronze sets on a black marble base with...
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 7.5 in W 15 in D 7 in
Figural Bronze Egyptian Revival Inkwell with Sea Dragons, Late 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique figural bronze Egyptian Revival inkwell features raised inkwell with central mask and hinged crested lid flanked by opposing sea dragons on footed base with pen tray of scrol...
Bronze
Sold
H 8 in W 18 in D 9 in
19th Century Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand Pen Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century, French Louis XV style figural cast bronze double inkwell pen holder.
Bronze
Victorian Cast Iron Figural Inkwell
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an 1800s cast iron inkwell with very nice original paint. The mouth and head is hinged and flips up. It is a bit unsettling but thats the charm. This was also screen prop in ...
Iron
Sold
H 9.4 in W 11.5 in D 6.75 in
19th Century French Bronze and Green Marble Inkwell with Roman Figure and Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Embellish your desk with antique flair with this fine Empire style inkwell from France. Crafted, circa 1870, the rectangular inkwell features a bronze Roman soldier in the center sit...
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 6.75 in W 11.75 in D 7 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Desktop Inkwell, circa 1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XV style figural cast bronze desktop inkwell features columns, opposing lions, dual inkwells and pen tray, circa 1870.
Bronze
Sold
H 16 in W 18 in D 11.25 in
Antique French Figural Bronze & Marble Statuary Inkwell with Mercury, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French figural inkwell offers Classical Greek bronze statuary of seated mercury flanked by urn form inkwells mounted on shaped and stepped marble base having foliate cast ...
Marble, Bronze
Grand Tour Bronze Figural Dog Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Patinated and gilt cast bronze, circa 1860.
Bronze
Grand Tour Figural Bronze Inkwell 19C
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully cast and chased bronze inkwell after the antique, Circa late 19th Century , depicting 3 bulls, 3 masks of a baby bacchus and a cupid riding a dolphin on the cover. Lot of...
Bronze
19th Century Bronze and Wood Figural Desk Set
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century Bronze and Wood Figural Desk Set with twin crystal ink bottles with bronze lids and a wood blotter.
Bronze
FRENCH BRONZE FIGURE OF TWO WHIPPETS INKWELL, ON MARBLE BASE
Located in Hudson, NY
A BEAUTIFULLY DETAILED SMALL INKWELL WITH TWO WHIPPITS HOLDING A BUCKET OF FLOWERS,A UNIQUE INK RESERVOIR IN THE CENTER AND THE ORIGINAL GLASS PIECES ON EITHER SIDE, WITH BRONZE REPO...
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 31 in W 28 in D 23 in
Patinated Bronze Inkstand with the Figure of Queen Hatshepsut Pharaoh of Egypt
Located in Madrid, ES
Patinated bronze inkstand and black marble with the figure of Queen Hatshepsut, Pharaoh of Egypt, circa 1860.
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Jockey Cat Figural Inkwell
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unusual 19th century jockey cat figural inkwell
FIGURAL GRAND TOUR BRONZE INKWELL
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1880 bronze inkwell with a hinged lid in the form of a mask, this grotesque figural head has goat legs protruding from the sides, and long ear openings. Finely cast and with or...
Bronze
Turn of the Century Figural Lion Inkwell
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a wonderful, turn of the century, figural lion head inkwell made of a cold patinated cast metal. The hinged lid opens his mouth revealing the original glass ink reservoir in...
Metal
Napoleon Bronze Sculpture Desk Inkwell, Signed Emile Pinedo
By Émile Pinedo
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Napoleon Bonaparte bronze desk inkwell, signed Pinedo with foundry mark. Mounted over a Green Alps marble. Antique signed 19th large bronze gold overlay Napoleon inkwell. We have s...
Bronze
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece of nineteenth-century French elegance is sure to be the envy of any collector. The Napoleon III gilt bronze inkwell is a prized find, crafted in circa 1840 France with int...
Metal, Bronze
$2,950
H 4.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
E.F. Caldwell Attributed Renaissance Revival Ormolu Inkwell, circa 1900
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
E.F. Caldwell Attributed Renaissance Revival Ormolu Inkwell, circa 1900 An elaborate Renaissance Revival ormolu inkwell attributed to the distinguished New York firm of Edward F. Ca...
Ormolu
19th Century French Crystal and Doré Bronze Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French etched crystal and doré bronze inkwell with bronze carved detail.
Crystal, Bronze
$2,046
H 4.81 in W 5.08 in D 5.08 in
Antique 19th Century French Gilded Ormolu Inkwell Stand, Circa 1880
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fine late 19th-century French gilded ormolu inkwell stand, standish or decorative paperweight dating to circa 1870–1880, displaying an elaborate Neoclassical design. The piece is ...
Marble, Ormolu
$2,700
H 3.75 in W 10.75 in D 5.5 in
French Empire Steel Inkwell with Gilt Bronze Trim and Glass Inserts
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire (19th Century) steel inkwell with gilt bronze trim with four original glass inserts and a side drawer.
Bronze, Steel
Louis XV Style Ormolu Inkwell, Late 19/Early 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Attributed to Leon Messager for Francois Linke, with Rococo and seashell Decoration.
Ormolu
English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and crystal shell shaped inkwell with coral design details.
Crystal, Brass
Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Inkwell in gilded bronze and crystal from the second half of the 19th century Original gilding in perfect condition 19th century, Napoleon III 8.2 x 10.6 cm, total height 8.2 cm
Crystal, Bronze
18th Century Venetian Bronze Figural Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Patinated bronze urn-shaped inkwell rests on three winged-horses evoking movement and action. The body of the inkwell is decorated with faces among garlands and the lid is topped by ...
Bronze
$1,371
H 4.7 in W 8 in D 8 in
Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze & Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, rare and mint condition bronze, brass and glass desk piece. This completely original inkstand dates from the late 19th century and it has a large number of striking Roman...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
$11,999
H 9.06 in W 10.63 in D 4.73 in
Fine Early 19th Century Empire Russian Inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A fine Russian Empire gilt- and patinated bronze desk top inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810. Rectangular shaped base raised on four turned feet. Front and side panels decorated wi...
Bronze
Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell
Located in Long Island City, 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. Details: Height – 4 in...
Bronze, Ormolu
French Victorian Bronze Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze square inkwell with 2 cornucopia pen holders.
Bronze
$2,057
H 3.94 in Dm 3.55 in
Late 19th Century Bronze Desk Accessories Inkwell with lid Bronze Brass Glass
Located in Sacile, PN
Bronze inkwell dated circa 1880, angels subject supported by feline paws. Ink bowl in glass with bronze profile and "alla ruota" engraved base.
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century French gilt bronze inkwell. Perfect coffee table art or desk statement piece. It is in very good condition and unmarked.
Bronze
$15,750
H 21.75 in W 19 in D 9 in
Large Neoclassical Antique French Bronze, Education of Achilles, Francois Rude
By Francois Rude
Located in New York, NY
Large, exceptional quality bronze sculpture depicting The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron, after the model by Francois Rude. Early Nineteenth Century Fine Rouge Griotte...
Bronze
$484,500Sale Price|35% Off
H 36 in W 71 in D 27 in
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Commode - François Linke Leon Messagé
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted and end-cut floral and fruit marquetry two-drawer serpentine-shaped bombé commode by François Linke (1855-1946), Index number 720, the mounts d...
Ormolu
Mid Century French Provincial Style Cream Painted Double Dresser
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century French Provincial Style Cream Painted Double Dresser. Flawlessly operating dovetail joints drawers. Measures 51.75" in width, 19" in depth and stands 32.25" tall. Par...
Hardwood, Paint
$2,496
H 30 in W 97.5 in D 42 in
Regency Crossbanded Mahogany Satinwood Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Regency crossbanded Mahogany and satinwood inlay double pedestal extension dining table measuring 97.5" wide with three leaves and 62.5" without leaves. Table is 42" in depth and 3...
Brass
Mahogany Pedestal Scrolled Tripod Floor Candle Stand Pedestal
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Style Mahogany Pedestal Scrolled Tripod Floor Candle Stand Pedestal MEASUREMENTS: 18″ wide x 18" Dx 35.5″ in height . Top is 11" W x 11" D
Mahogany
$1,195
H 47.5 in W 31 in D 1.5 in
Mid Centuy Thomasville Provincial "Stroupe" Fruitwood Wall Mirror, Circa 1969
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consisderation is this Mid Centuy Thomasville Provincial "Stroupe" Fruitwood Wall Mirror, Circa 1969 A matching pair of nightstands, dresser and king headboard available in ...
Hardwood, Fruitwood, Mirror
Edwardian Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Clover Muffin Stand Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Edwardian Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Clover Muffin Stand Side Table Measures 18" in width, 18" in depth and 37" in height.
Mahogany, Satinwood
$2,100
H 6 in W 7 in D 5 in
19th Century French Empire Cloisonné Bronze Jewelry Casket with Velvet Interior
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century French Empire cloisonne bronze jewelry casket with blue velvet interior By: unknown Material: bronze, velvet, enamel, metal, copper Technique: gilt, cloisonné, champlev...
Bronze, Enamel, Metal, Copper
$46,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.25 in W 22.5 in D 27.25 in
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Horloge à Poser, by Henri Picard and Fedinand Barbedienne - ‘F. Barbédienne & Cie. / A Paris’, after the model by É...
Bronze, Ormolu
English Georgian Style Mahogany Pedestal Galleried Wine Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A finely crafted and carved English Georgian Style Mahogany Pedestal and Galleried Wine Table, Candle Stand , Side Table. Measures 20.5" in width, 20.5" in depth and 25.5" in height....
Mahogany
$6,500
H 30 in W 46.75 in D 24 in
Louis XV Petite Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Kidney Writing Table, Paris 1870
Located in Germantown, MD
A Recently refinished French transitional kidney-shaped desk. 19th century French transitional design between Louis XV and Louis XVI is timeless, elegant, and understated it works we...
Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bed by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
Antique French gilt bronze and mahogany bed by Paul Sormani French, c. 1870 Height 178cm, width 176cm, depth 214cm Decorated with various ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts and beautiful...
Ormolu
Custom English Partners Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
Featuring handsomely grained mahogany on raised side panels, this partners desk would make an attractive addition to any office. From its antiqued, hand tooled leather top to its fou...
Leather, Mahogany
$48,950Sale Price|42% Off
H 37 in W 60.25 in D 20.38 in
French 19th Century Louis XV-XVI Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Commode Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI-Louis XVI Transition Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany, Birdseye Maple, Fruitwood and Sycamore Marquetry and Parquetry Commode with a Brèche d'A...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$8,000
H 15 in W 15 in D 10 in
Large French Sevres Style Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Casket Box 19th Century
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Very large 19th century ormolu mounted Sevres Style porcelain casket box , made in France and decorated with the characteristic celeste blue ground associated with Sèvres porcelain, ...
Bronze
$64,850
H 46 in W 47.25 in D 25.38 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady's Secretary Desk, Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very fine French 19th century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood, Satinwood and Fruitwood Parquetry Kidney-Shaped secrétaire de dame (Lady's Desk) with an enamel dial clock and...
Bronze, Ormolu
Now that we no longer need vintage, new or antique inkwells for written communication, these elegant desk accessories make for a distinctive decorative touch in any home office or study.
Prior to the 19th century, the inkwell was an integral part of the writing process. The first fountain pen was patented in 1827. Typewriters found acceptance during the 1880s, and the ballpoint pen, which replaced the inkwell on most desks and writing tables of the era, modernized the way we write. (Later, it would transform how some of us make art.) Today, a well-designed antique or vintage inkwell is a fun, decorative accent for any work area.
If you find yourself working from home today more often than not, why not freshen things up a bit? Small changes can help elevate your workspace: Incremental edits to your interior, such as rethinking your shelving, swapping out your wall decor and adding a touch of the past to your modern-day desktop, can actually make a big difference. Alongside an ornate Art Deco–era desk lamp and an antique paperweight, your inkwell will look right at home and can support your effort to create a happy home office.
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