Group of Two French Faience Ink Wells, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century group of two faience ink wells, circa 1875 Desvres with Fourmentraux Frères Mark
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Faience
Group of Two French Faience Ink Wells, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century group of two faience ink wells, circa 1875 Desvres with Fourmentraux Frères Mark
Faience
19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The Encrier set dates in the 19th Century and is French in origin. William Word Fine Antiques
Marble, Bronze
Marble Ink Well
Located in South Salem, NY
A pair of Italian marble ink wells with covered well and brass handle. Beautiful contrasting black
Marble
Classical 19th Century Letter Rack and Ink Well
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Edwardian period silver plated letter rack and ink well, having three scallop
Silver
19th c. Oak Ink Well Box c.1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
and use. Missing glass ink wells. DIMENSIONS: H 5 in. W 10 in. D 6 in. HISTORY Unknown.
Oak
$2,064
H 5.91 in W 19.69 in D 6.3 in
19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Gilded Ormolu Ink Well, Stamped, Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century French gilded Ormolu Gran Tour influenced gilded Ormolu ink well
Ormolu
$843
H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 3.35 in
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
$438Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.04 in W 3.75 in D 0.04 in
Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Rare. Similar pieces are pictured in "Louis Lawrence : Hirado Prince of Porcelains. Lid not original. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & ...
Porcelain
Art Deco Glass Ink Well
Located in Asheville, NC
Glass inkwell with ball-peened silver flip cap. Blackened body with deco-clover pattern inside the glass.
Glass
Antique French Bronze Goose Ink Well
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A rare Antique French Bronze Goose Ink Well. Very good condition, Circa 1880. Great detail and a
Bronze
Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well. Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate
Siena Marble, Bronze
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
James Deakin and Sons Silver Plate Ink Well and Sterling Fountain Pen
By James Deakin & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinguished ink well set by James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield, England. The ensemble features two
Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$164Sale Price|30% Off
H 4 in W 5 in D 6 in
Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century library writing barometric / barometer pen holder and ink stand, Circa 1860s
Brass, Pewter
$788
H 4.73 in W 9.65 in D 5.32 in
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
Pewter
$480
H 6.89 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique Parson's Candle Holder, English Silver Plate Nozzle, Ink Well, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique parson's candle holder. An English, silver plate nozzle or ink well, dating to
Silver Plate
$2,550
H 8.5 in W 16.5 in D 7.5 in
French Charles X Large Marble and Gilded Bronze Ink Well and Candle Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
ink and a candlestand in the center. The bronze is well cast and has the more expensive attribute of
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-century dore gold stag double ink well is an elegant and ornate piece crafted with a sense of
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
$1,032
H 11.42 in W 17.92 in D 11.03 in
Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
century French bronze ink well stand A good looking well made and decorative desk top ink well pair on
Bronze
19th Century Desk / Ink Well Set
Located in Milton, DE
This amazing 19th century ink well set is the crown to any power desk. It is [“gold” (has not been
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Faux Leather Book Ink Well
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 19th century French ink well holder artfully made to appear as a leather book. Originally there
Brass ink well
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Intricately detailed brass English ink well
Brass
Antique Classic Brass Ink Well
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1890's brass inkwell with glass insert. Monogramed WRE on top, likely gilt finish at one time which has now worn off. Felt bottom, overall patina.
Brass
French Boulle Style Inlaid Ink-well
Located in Hudson, NY
A Boulle style inlaid Ink-stand with two ink bottles with bronze lids, and bronze accent pieces
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Big Bronze Dragon Sculptured Ink Well, Russia, 1850s
Located in Brussels, BE
Bronze dragon standing on a stylized leaf. Magnificent piece which shines with its originality and the chiseling work developed all-over its decors. Dimensions: H 10 cm x W 31.5 x ...
Bronze
Ink Well with Chinese Flowers decoration, Wedgwood, circa 1820
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An ink well, mode according to Wedgwood's patent, which stopped the ink from evaporating. Made in
Stoneware
Unavailable
H 8 in W 11.75 in D 5.75 in
Very Fine Antique French Charles X Period Ormolu Napoleon Ink Well, circa 1825
Located in Houston, TX
a circular domed ink well and sander, above the concave pen tray, bordered by a Gothic arched plinth
Early 19th Century Love Heart Ink Well
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 19th century ink well in the form of a heart, charming naive decoration. Minor chips as
Pottery
Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Ink Well
Located in Dallas, TX
a 19th century ink well with small drawer, covered with tortoise shell and mother of pearl, having
Crystal, Sterling Silver
19th Century Bronze Doré Ink Well
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century bronze doré inkwell boy and dog 19th century bronze doré inkwell angel and drums.
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Ink Well
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare totally original French 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble ink well with
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Ink Well
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful gilded bronze inkwell.
Bronze
19th Century French Brass Ink Well on Marble
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An object of art now, captures the period.
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Style Bronze and Marble Ink Well
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century French style bronze and marble ink well Measures: 10" W x 19.5" L x 8" H.
Marble, Bronze
Ink well Collection
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ink pot collection ranging in sizes from 1" to 2 1/2" tall and 1" to 2" wide
Brass
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
true representation of this 19th century ink well. Dimensions Length 29.7cm/11.7' Width 17.1cm/6.7
Sterling Silver
A Large 19th Century French Gilt-Bronze Ink Well with Handle
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Large 19th Century French Gilt-Bronze Ink Well with Handle France, Circa 1890 Dimension
Bronze
Sold
H 6 in W 13.25 in D 6.75 in
19th Century Carved Black Forest Monkey Dutch Shoe German Ink Well Militia
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from Europe, a rare antique carved wood Black Forest ink well, with a monkey on a Dutch shoe
Wood
Collection Of Antique English Ink Wells
Located in Wainscott, NY
Wonderful collection of 13 ink wells varying in height from 2-3" and diameters under 2". Sold as a
Pottery
French Sevres Style Ormolu Mounted Ink Well
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Newark, England
French late 19th century Napoleon III style ink well. The ink well with a Sevres style porcelain to
Bronze, Ormolu
Scottish Silver and Black Forest Ink Well Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
Scottish silver mounted ink wells with antlers and hoofs on Black Forest base carved with Thistles
Silver
French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Ink Well
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine bronzeand marble ink well done in the empire taste is nicely detailed and is done in
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 3.75 in W 8.67 in D 4.14 in
Antique Desk Stand, English, Correspondence Box, Ink Wells, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk stand. An English, silver plated correspondence box with ink wells, dating
Silver Plate
Antique Chinese Aesthetic Movement Cloisonne and Onyx Ink Well, circa 1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
NOTICE – Due to COVID-19 we are employing NO-CONTACT PRACTICES in the transfer of purchased items
Onyx, Metal
Sold
H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 5.52 in
Rectangular Black Lacquered Wood Porcelain Desk Box Envelope Holder Ink Well
Located in Roma, IT
, rue de la Tour Paris”, Late 19th century. Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by
Brass
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 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Rare and Antique Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Ink Well, Dated 1889-1922
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare and antique Royal Copenhagen blue fluted plain ink well. Model number 1/475. Dated 1889 - 1922
Porcelain
19th Century English Sheffield Silver Ink Stand or Ink Well
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century English Sheffield Silver Ink Stand or Ink Well with Original Cut Glass Inkwells and
Silver
19th Century Sevres Style Ink Well
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Sevres style gilded ormolu inkwell in the Louis XVI style. Having
Ormolu
19th Century French Sevres style ink well.
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century French Gilded ormolu ink well, having a classical urn to the
Ormolu
19th Century Art Nouveau Novelty Brass Snail Ink Well
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Art Nouveau novelty brass snail ink well Fine quality novelty ink well. Measures
Brass
19th Century French Quimper Porquier Beau Faience Ink Well
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Quimper faience ink well with crescent moon shape and two small lidded ink
Faience
Ink Well, 19thc, England
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
English Sheffield Silver Ink well, 1830-18050's
Sold
H 5.12 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
Large Antique Ink Well, English, Crystal Glass, Desk, Mid-19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique ink well. An English, crystal glass, desk ink well dating to the mid-19th
Cut Glass
19th Century Victorian Ornate Ormolu Ink Well with Acorn Lid
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Victorian Shefield silver plated ormolu encrier/ink well with lid, dating
Sheffield Plate, Ormolu
Sold
H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Antique Victorian Egyptian Revival Silver Plate Ink Well Stand, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a elegant antique Victorian silver plate lidded inkwell Standish, late 19th century in date
Silver Plate
Sold
H 3.75 in W 14.57 in D 9.85 in
Antique Double Ink Well, English, Mahogany, Desk Tidy, Aesthetic Period, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique double ink well. An English, ebonized mahogany desk tidy from the Aesthetic
Mahogany
Sold
H 2.4 in Dm 4.75 in
Georgian Period Masons Ironstone Ink Well Hand Painted - Very Rare, circa 1817
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very rare, ironstone Ink Well, all beautifully hand painted, made by Mason's, of Lane
Ironstone
Sold
H 37 in W 26.5 in D 1 in
Japan Antique Bird and Plum Scroll, Sumi Ink Hand-Painted and Signed Well Loved
Located in South Burlington, VT
one dating to the Meiji period, 19th century. Dimensions: Scroll 26 inches wide and 37 inches length
Paper
19th Century Spelter Ink Well
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century spelter ink well. Measure: 10" W x 6" D x 12" H.
19th. century French ink well
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very fine French porcelain and bronze ink well. Adorn with snakes and scrolls. Shell design
Bronze
Important French 19th century porphyry ink well stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important French 19th century porphyry ink well stand with gold and silver plated inkwells and
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Ink Well
Located in Raalte, NL
Neoclassic bronze ink stained marked with Monogram MC and Reg. From circa 1880, beautiful details
BOULE INK WELL
Located in Chicago, IL
A HANDSOME, MID-19TH CENTURY, BOULE WORK AND ROSEWOOD STANDISH (INKWELL) RETAINING ITS' ORIGINAL
Brass Ink Well
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Simple brass inkwell with oriental influence; molded platform with raised wells
19th Century Large French Art Nouveau bronze Ink-well By Louchet
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Beautiful detail and heavy 19th century French art nouveau ink-well.
Bronze
19th C. Sterling Victorian ink-well
Located in Santa Monica, CA
very fine decorative piece with crystal inkwells cherub pen holder
Crystal, Silver
Pietra Dura ink well
Located in Hudson, NY
Pietra Dura inkwell. Italian Grand Tour.
Glass
Antique Tortoise Shell Ink Well
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Early 19th Century English Tortoise Shell Ink Well.
Tortoise Shell
19th Century Silver and Brass Mixed Metal Helmet Ink Well on Wooden Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century silver and brass mixed metal helmet ink well on wooden base.
Silver, Brass
Victorian Glass Ink Wells
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
We carry a good selection of colored glass ink wells. Sold separately. Priced from $350 and up
Brass
George Washington Ink Well
Located in New York, NY
stand on which the milk glass head doubles as a reservoir dispensing ink to the lidded well below
Armenian Pen Holder with Ink Well
Located in San Francisco, CA
An astounding hand scribed bronze pen holder and ink well from one of my Parisian excursions
Bronze
Victorian Bronze Greyhound Dog Ink Well
Located in Seattle, WA
Double ink well in Neo-Rococo style. Highly articulated bronze dog sculpture flanked by two glass
Bronze
Victorian Paper Mache Ink Well
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Very pretty victorian papier mache ink well with two glass wells and a wood pen.
Papier Mâché, Paper
Collection Figural Traveling Ink Wells
Located in Houston, TX
Three great figural antique Traveling Ink Wells from one collection. The teapot has a metal case
Enamel, Metal
Napoleonic Ormolu & Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
Encrier set, the richly-veined Verde Antico Marble platform mounted with a pair of gilt-Bronze inkwells. These flanking a finely-cast bust of Napoleon in military dress. The gilt-...
Bronze
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
19th Century Baccarat Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
A Baccarat crystal inkwell with decorated bronze. Circa 19th century, France. The interior is two inches deep and the opening is one inch wide.
Crystal
$1,795
H 6 in W 15 in D 7.5 in
Early 20th-C. French Gilt Bronze And Malachite Desk Pen Inkwell / Inkstand
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century highly decorative French gilt bronze, malachite and faux malachite inkstand with dual inkwells. The base is a mix of faux malachite and malachite veneer...
Malachite, Bronze
$311,161 / set
H 75 in Dm 29 in
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
Crystal, Ormolu
19th Century English Book Press
By Hooper & Sons
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable English book press made by Hooper and Sons London, England. Solid cast iron construction that weighs 200 lbs. with rounded wooden handles. Makers label on front. Very impr...
Iron
Neoclassical Cherub/Putti Garden Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Neoclassical Cherub/Putti Garden Sculpture From a beautiful Southern Estate, approximately 50 years old. Stunning, neoclassical cherubs/putti garden statue. We have other different...
Clay
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined antique inkwell, with two inkwells made of bronze, including glass cups. The base is made of veneered marquetry wood with a diamond pattern, framed in a bronze rim, resting...
Bronze
Landscape with sheep
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Oil
$1,482Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 14 in D 1 in
Mid 19th Century English Oil Painting Anglers River Landscape at Sunset
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Close of Day British School, mid 19th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 10 x 14 inches provenance: private collection, England with old receipt/ invoice paperwork. conditi...
Oil, Canvas
Antique Inkwell, Baccarat Déposé, Gilded Brass, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional inkwell with pen tray made of BACCARAT crystal. The rectangular pen tray has a cube-shaped inkwell holder in the center, closed with a gilded brass hinge. There is a reli...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Large Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Inkwell
By Bigelow Kennard & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large, Victorian period, sterling silver-mounted controlled bubbles crystal inkwell with hinged lid, Boston, circa 1895, Bigleow ,Kennard and Co. makers. Measures: 3 3/4 inches high ...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$469
H 3.55 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique Baccarat Crystal Glass Inkstand, Pen Holder, Desk Utensil, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Great Baccarat inkwell with extensive crystal cut. Places for pens are at each side. France, late 19th century. .
Crystal
$300Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in W 4 in D 4 in
Antique Inkwell Tatum’s Standard Crystal Well 3 Pen Quill Rests Hinged Lid
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Ink Well Tatum’s Standard, crystal well, 3 pen quill rests, hinged lid. This piece is cast iron and crystal. It is a beauty!
Crystal, Iron
$6,194
H 4.34 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Fine French Late 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Rococo Style Inkwell by Millet
By Aimé Millet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century gilded ormolu inkwell Rococo influenced inkwell, having scrolling foliate decoration to the whole, two lidded inkwells, signed; Millet, Paris Mais...
Ormolu
$1,900
H 5.5 in W 8.75 in D 4.5 in
Italian Patinated Brass and Marble Architectural Model Inkwell, circa 1875
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cast in great detail in bronze in the neo-Gothic style, the top lifting to reveal three round openings, lacking glass inkwells, resting on a marble plinth base, raised on cast bronze...
Marble, Bronze
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
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