Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century French treen inkwell with pen holder. Elegantly decorated with subtly colored
Brass
$2,886
H 4 in W 8 in D 6 in
Bronze inkwell and pen holder, a dachshund dog, by Anton Puchegger, Austria 1890
By Anton Puchegger
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze desktop inkwell with pen holder, depicting the head of a dachshund. The sculpture rests on a
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$235
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
-1880s. Made of brass featuring pewter inkwell with glass dome reservoir and slots for three quill pens
Brass, Pewter
Unavailable
H 3.5 in W 6.75 in D 4 in
Antique Brass Double Inkstand with Pen Holders, Scotland 1900, H548
Located in Vancouver, BC
Brass pen holder to the back Pair of cut glass inkwells All standing on a shaped base H548 Measures
Brass
Unavailable
H 6.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in
Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy and Dog, Scotland 1910, H555
Located in Vancouver, BC
Figure of a boy and his dog Fitted with a square inkwell with a brass lid Pen holder to the front All
Silver Plate
English Burl Walnut Desk Set Stationary Box with Inkwells and Pen Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
areas that contain two original glass inkwells and a pen rest.
Brass
Regency Brass-Mounted Rosewood Inkstand, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Regency brass-mounted rosewood inkstand with cornucopia handle, two brass covered inkwells, pen
Brass
19th Century British Campaign Writing Slope with Mop Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
. It comes with the original 2 brass topped glass inkwells and pen holder (complete with old nib pen
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Art Deco Sengbusch Inkstand, with Pen Holder
Located in Vancouver, BC
Art Deco Sengbusch inkstand, with pen holder, B2781Y Having an inkwell and pen holder With
Marble, Brass
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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