English Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell, 1890-1910
Located in Delft, NL
An English Art Nouveau copper inkwell. An Art & Crafts English yellow with red copper inkwell
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Copper
Antique Copper Inkwell
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Inkwell
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper inkwell. By Roycroft (signed with impressed
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s
$495
H 2.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper inkwell By Roycroft (signed
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Brass, Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper inkwell By Roycroft (signed
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Brass, Copper
J F Poole Hayle Arts & Crafts Handbeaten Cornish Copper Inkwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Arts & Crafts hand-beaten lidded copper inkwell by J F Poole Hayle dating from
Category
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper inkwell By Roycroft (signed
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Brass, Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Inkwell
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper inkwell By Roycroft (signed
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Copper, Brass
Neo-Greek Inkwell by C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet and J. Brandely, France, Circa 1867
$19,422
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 9.06 in
Neo-Greek Inkwell by C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet and J. Brandely, France, Circa 1867
By Emmanuel Fremiet, Charles-Guillaume Diehl, Jean Brandely
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed Diehl à Paris. Wood and silvered copper inkwell. Central drawer ornamented with an
Category
1860s French Greek Revival Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Copper
Partly Gilt Copper Art Nouveau Double Inkwell with Porcelain Vessel
$588
H 2.37 in W 9.06 in D 2.76 in
Partly Gilt Copper Art Nouveau Double Inkwell with Porcelain Vessel
Located in Greven, DE
inkwells Date: Circa 1900 Description: Rectangular copper inkstand with gently curved sides and stylized
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Copper
English Victorian Mahogany Double Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian mahogany and brass inlaid trim double inkwell with crystal wells having copper
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Copper
Art Nouveau Repoussé Mystic Inkwell by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Copper
Antique Silverplated Fox-themed Inkwell by James Deakin & Sons, England
By James Deakin & Sons
Located in Leesburg, VA
James Deakin & Sons Ltd. Sheffield, England; ca. 1897-1935 Silver plated copper and glass
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Copper
Edgar Gilstrap Simpson ARTS & CRAFTS INKWELL, RUSKIN POTTERY LINER C.1900
$12,082
H 3.35 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in
Edgar Gilstrap Simpson ARTS & CRAFTS INKWELL, RUSKIN POTTERY LINER C.1900
By Ruskin Pottery
Located in Stourbridge, West Midlands
A fantastic quality beaten copper with turquoise finial arts and crafts inkwell signed by Edgar
Category
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Copper
Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Early 20th century desk set, rare and great quality Mamluk Cairoware style, silver and copper
Category
19th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Art Déco English Square Shapped Cut Glass/Crystal Inkwell with Brass/Bronze Top
$900
H 4 in W 5 in D 5 in
Art Déco English Square Shapped Cut Glass/Crystal Inkwell with Brass/Bronze Top
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco english square shapped cut crystal inkwell with brass/bronze spherical top By: unknown
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Zinc
Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells
$550Sale Price|35% Off
H 5 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique coppered Japonais Revival inkstand with two ink pots and a stamp holder. The border of the
Category
1890s English Japonisme Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Brass, Copper
C F A Voysey Attri, Made by Richard Rathbone, an Arts & Crafts Copper Inkstand
$4,320
H 4 in W 10 in D 6 in
C F A Voysey Attri, Made by Richard Rathbone, an Arts & Crafts Copper Inkstand
By Richard Rathbone, Charles Voysey
Located in London, GB
copper inkstand with domed top lid with upturned lip handle and a pen tray to the front.
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Copper
Exceptional Quality Egyptian Revival Puma Raised Bi-Metal Desk Stand
$1,120
H 3.15 in W 12.01 in D 7.49 in
Exceptional Quality Egyptian Revival Puma Raised Bi-Metal Desk Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
bodies and tails. The pumas support a copper inset tray mounted with two brass bodied inkwells with glass
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Brass, Copper
19th Century Vieille Garde Sculpture on Inkstand by A. Le Véel and Susse Frères
$9,300
H 14.25 in W 19.75 in D 10.25 in
19th Century Vieille Garde Sculpture on Inkstand by A. Le Véel and Susse Frères
By Susse Freres, Armand LeVeel 1
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Napoleon III 'Vieille Garde' sculpture with inkwells and marble base inkstand by
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
Large Wrought Iron Inkwell of Branches with Roses, circa 1910
Located in Delft, NL
leaves. The hinged edges on the inkwells is copper silver plated. It is an imposing piece and detailed
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Chinese Qing Yellow Cloisonne Writing Set
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
reveal the original fitted removable glass liner, the inkwell with copper edging. The box is of
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Copper, Enamel
12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell
$6,500
H 5.755 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell
Located in Portland, OR
An ancient Khurasan silver and copper inlaid bronze inkwell, Eastern Persia or Herat, 12th-13th
Category
15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Copper
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19th Century Double Inkwell 'Encrier'
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A double inkwell circa 1885.
Category
1880s French Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Copper
Quality English Enamel Box with Mythological Scenes, circa 1765
Unavailable
H 4.34 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in
Quality English Enamel Box with Mythological Scenes, circa 1765
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Rare large English enamel writing casket, the interior with gilt copper divisions for inkwells etc
Category
1760s English Rococo Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Enamel
Signed Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Inkwell
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts period hammered copper inkwell By Gustav Stickley USA, Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Copper
Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with Reading Lady by Jochems, 1895
By Frans Jochems
Located in Antwerp, BE
: Patinated bronze. Original copper inkwell. Origin: Belgium. Size: L 13.8 inch. x W 7.5 inch. x H 4.7
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Silver Plated over Copper Casket Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique inkwell was created in France circa 1880, made of copper and silver plated
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Sterling over Copper Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Inkwell and Tray
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H 2.5 in W 9.5 in D 4 in
Sterling over Copper Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Inkwell and Tray
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An oval form inkwell of copper decorated with sterling silver in and Arts and Crafts style design
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Large Baccarat Inkwell
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Baccarat inkwell with a square base having the companies signature swirled and ribbed motif
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Silver, Copper
Arts and Crafts Enamel, Copper & Brass Inkstand Inkwell, Probably English C.1900
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H 4 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Arts and Crafts Enamel, Copper & Brass Inkstand Inkwell, Probably English C.1900
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Arts and Crafts enamel, copper and brass inkstand, probably English, circa 1900. The box of piano
Category
Early 1900s European Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell
Amazing Art Nouveau Inkwell, circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Very stylish inkwell made in Germany, 1900 circa, it's in copper and brass.
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Novelty Silver Fire Extinguisher Inkwell Mappin & Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Newark, England
copper hose inside the centre holding the glass inkwell. The top decorated with four hose attachments
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Silver, Copper
Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
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H 5.5 in Dm 8.5 in
Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Brass, Copper
20th Century Art Nouveau Silvered Bronze Stork Inkwell by Albert Cheuret, France
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H 2 in W 7 in D 5 in
20th Century Art Nouveau Silvered Bronze Stork Inkwell by Albert Cheuret, France
By Albert Cheuret
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Nouveau silvered bronze inkwell of a stork with extended wings by Albert
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Metal, Silver, Bronze, Copper
1910s Silvered Pewter Race Car Inkwell by Wilhelm Zwick for Kayserzinn, Germany
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H 6 in W 16 in D 9 in
1910s Silvered Pewter Race Car Inkwell by Wilhelm Zwick for Kayserzinn, Germany
By Wilhelm Zwick, Kayser Germany, Kayserzinn 1
Located in North Miami, FL
1910s silvered pewter race car team inkwell and pen tray by Wilhelm Zwick for the company
Category
1910s German Jugendstil Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Metal, Silver, Copper, Lead, Tin, Pewter
Richard Rathbone, Attributed to C F A Voysey Arts & Crafts Copper Desk Ink Well
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H 5 in W 12 in D 9.75 in
Richard Rathbone, Attributed to C F A Voysey Arts & Crafts Copper Desk Ink Well
By Charles Voysey, Richard Rathbone
Located in London, GB
Richard Llewellyn Benson Rathbone. Attributed to C.F.A. Voysey An Arts & Crafts large copper desk
Category
1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Copper
18th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Inkwell Desk Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georgian period Sheffield silver plate on copper inkwell set. Having two crystal inkwells, with
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique Victorian Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Pig & Pigsty, 19th Cen., England
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H 1.97 in W 2.76 in D 1.58 in
Antique Victorian Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Pig & Pigsty, 19th Cen., England
Located in Esbjerg, DK
composed of polished bronze. The stopper to the bottom is made of copper. Please notice that it does not
Category
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Antique Ornately Cast & Silver Plated Figural Bird Inkwell & Pen Holder or Rest
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H 5.5 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
Antique Ornately Cast & Silver Plated Figural Bird Inkwell & Pen Holder or Rest
By James Deakin & Sons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated figural inkwell was made by the renowned James Deakin & Sons of England
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Antique World War 1 Trench Art British Tank 1919 Brass Inkwell Desk Set WWI
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H 3.55 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
Antique World War 1 Trench Art British Tank 1919 Brass Inkwell Desk Set WWI
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Amazing ! This Trench art piece from 1919 "A British Mark IV tank" as a functional Inkwell desk
Category
1910s Belgian Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Brass, Copper
Ignatius Taschner 'German, 1871-1913' Jugendstil Giraffe Mounted Ink Stand
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H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 4.14 in
Ignatius Taschner 'German, 1871-1913' Jugendstil Giraffe Mounted Ink Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Jugendstil German copper giraffe mounted ink stand by Ignatius Taschner (German, 1871-1913) dated
Category
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Chinese Qing Enamel Mille Fleur Cloisonné Desk Writing Set Inkwell, 1900
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H 3.5 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Antique Chinese Qing Enamel Mille Fleur Cloisonné Desk Writing Set Inkwell, 1900
Located in Portland, OR
cloisonne (enamel on copper) and having a Miller Fleur (Thousand Flowers) design, the set comprises a hinged
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Copper Inkwell by Old Mission Kopperkraft
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful domed copper inkwell by the Old Mission Kopperkraft Studios of San Francisco; retains
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Copper Inkwell
Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell
Located in Charlevoix, MI
An ornately decorated Art Nouveau inkwell, with wonderful patina.
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell
Materials
Copper
Large Inkwell With Copper Animals and Bugs - Possibly Tiffany
Located in London, GB
Large Swirled Glass Inkwell with Silvered Top applied with Copper Animals and Bugs - possibly
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Copper Inkwell
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Antique Copper Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique copper inkwell for your home. Frequently made of copper, metal and brass, every antique copper inkwell was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique copper inkwell — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique copper inkwell, designed in the Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique copper inkwell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Richard Rathbone, Charles-Guillaume Diehl and Emmanuel Fremiet produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Copper Inkwell?
An antique copper inkwell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,000, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $31,131.
Finding the Right Inkwells for You
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.
Find a collection of unique metal inkwells to suit any taste on 1stDibs or shop by style. Browse a range of Art Nouveau inkwells, Victorian inkwells, Art Deco inkwells and more. Search our selection of inkwells to find the perfect piece for any space.
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