Bronze Doré Dog Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
A round bronze doré dog inkwell with a hinged top and brown glass eyes.
Early 1900s Antique Dog Inkwell
Bronze
Bronze Doré Dog Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
A round bronze doré dog inkwell with a hinged top and brown glass eyes.
Bronze
19th Century English Brass and Milk Glass Dog Inkwell
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English brass and milk glass dog inkwell.
Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss carved black Forest shaggy dog inkwell with pen holder. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz.
Wood
Staffordshire Dog Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
An antique Staffordshire dog, Whippet porcelain inkwell. Circa 1880, England
Porcelain
Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The inkwell is composed of a soft pine which has been hand-carved and crafted to depict a seated dog.
Art Glass, Softwood
Handsome Large Antique Wooden Black Forest Dog Inkwell c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and very large example of a figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with a beautiful bright patina.
Fruitwood
Antique English Bronze Dog Inkwell, King Charles Spaniel, c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Victorian novelty inkwell, cast in bronze in the form of a King Charles Spaniel, beautifully executed with two lovely glass eyes. The underside is inscribed with a roma...
Bronze
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2.76 in W 2.37 in D 5.52 in
Two 19th Century English Walnut Carved Victorian Dachshund Wiener Dog Inkwells
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of two very cute original 19th century carved wooden Victorian era wiener dogs or dachshund inkwells. The bigger one, which is a dachshund head, has a hinged lid that opens to r...
Brass
$780Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.5 in W 3 in D 4 in
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell England, circa 1880s Presenting a remarkable 19th-century Blackened Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug D...
Metal, Brass
Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
This grand figural dog inkwell was modelled in the form of an English Bulldog's head with a buckled collar and retaining his two large glass eyes.
Brass
Large Bullmastiff Triple Inkwell, circa 1900, Dog
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and large novelty inkwell in the form of a Bullmastiff / Bull Mastiff dog sporting his two glass eyes.
Metal
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in W 16.5 in D 7.5 in
19th Century English Brass Resting Dog Double Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century English brass resting dog double inkwell, the wells opening to the left and the right.
Brass
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece Desk decorative inkwell.
Crystal, Metal
Antique Inkwell, Bronze, Late 19th Century, Dog and Cat
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell made of bronze. Depicted is a doghouse with a dog barking at the cat on the roof.
Bronze
Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A superbly carved figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with great detail and retaining two large glass eyes.
Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved linden wood inkwell with a realistic dog figure with glass eyes.
Glass, Wood
C19th Carved Wood and Velvet Black Forest Inkwell with Dog
Located in London, GB
Wonderful German late 19th century carved wood black Forest inkwell. Beautifully carved with a seated dog on a naturalistic base of ferns and foliage, the cut glass inkwells retainin...
Velvet, Cut Glass, Wood
French 2 Pot Inkwell Stand with a Hunting Retriever Dog
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French 2 pot inkwell stand with a Hunting Retriever Dog This is a very attractive desk top inkwell, the centre of the stand is set with a curly coated retriever in front of him th...
Spelter
$900
H 7 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
Late 19th Century Sculpted Terracotta Dog Sitting Atop Enclosed Glass Inkwells
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century Terracotta Inkwell with Sculpted Dog On Top Dog sits atop two enclosed glass inkwells Measures: 7" H, 6.5" W, 3" D.
Terracotta, Glass
$650
H 4.75 in W 11.5 in D 6.25 in
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze & Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze & Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell. Circa Early 20th Century.
Marble, Bronze
$2,840
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 curved base in red Verona marble, which also houses the brass ink container. Signe...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$1,400
H 7 in W 9 in D 3.5 in
Fantastic Gilt Bronze Brass and Cut Glass Horseman & Hound Dog Desk Inkwell Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Marvelously detailed French antique desk accessory inkwell made of gilt bronze and nickel plate having sculptural horseman in period outfit accompanied by loyal hound dog at his side.
Bronze, Nickel
$1,520Sale Price / set|41% Off
H 3.55 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
Located in Haarlem, NL
I have never seen this before. He has no inkwell insert.
Glass, Bone, Walnut
French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy
Located in London, GB
An attractive and unusual patinated bronze inkwell of a child feeding his dog which is chained to its kennel.
Bronze
$1,165
H 4.53 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully Carved Black Forest Ink Jar, Late 19th Century, Switzerland A gorgeous and finely crafted Black Forest style ink jar dating from the late 19th century, created in Switze...
Glass, Wood
Eclectic Collection of Five Continental Dog-Form Inkwells
Located in London, GB
Eclectic collection of five Continental dog-form inkwells Continental, circa 1900 Measures: Largest: Height 12cm, width 30cm, depth 18cm Smallest: Height 10cm, diameter 7.5cm T...
Metal, Bronze
Black Forest Wood Carved Dog Figure Inkwell German Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
The expressive glass eyes bring the dog to life, adding warmth and personality to the figure.
Wood
$2,006
H 6.75 in W 9.75 in D 6.25 in
Antique French Porcelain Jacob Petite Desk Set Inkstand Provenance Ava Gardner
By Jacob Petit
Located in Dublin, Ireland
The main frame of shaped rectangular form raised on scrolling supports with a central clam shell decoration, on top a seated English Mastiff Dog beside twin drum shaped inkwells. ...
Brass
Antique Austrian Vienna Bronze Dog Inkwell, circa 1900
Located in Torreon, Coahuila
Antique Vienna bronze dog inkwell circa 1900 Has the insert.
Bronze
Carved Dog Inkwell.
Located in New York, NY
A charming English Victorian large carved wood inkwell modeled as a dog with glass eyes, his paws resting on a hollow log penrack.
Wood
Unavailable
H 7 in W 14 in D 7 in
French Gilt Bronze and Red Marble Cherub with Dog Inkwell Pen Stand 19th Century
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
French gilt bronze and red marble cherub with dog inkwell pen stand, 19th century. The gilt bronze areas with a cherub next to a long haired dog.
Bronze
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
Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy And Dog, Scotland 1910, H555 Scotland 1910 Brass Figure of a boy and his dog Fitted with a square inkwell with a brass lid Pen holder to ...
Silver Plate
Black Forest Dog Inkwell and Pen Holder, Circa 1900
By Black Forest
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Black Forest dog inkwell and pen holder. A young dog with his paws on a piece of bark peering over the edge.
Wood
Antique Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell Pen Store
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
The Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell dates to the late 19th century circa 1890.
Wood
A rare Austrian pug dog inkwell.
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze inkwell representing Pug dog standing on marble base.
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Bronze Growling Dog with Collar and Chain Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
19th century bronze growling dog inkwell with collar and chain. This piece still has its original ink vessel.
Bronze
French 19th Century Carved Wood Inkwell Dog
Located in New York, NY
Very detailed French 19th century carved wood dog inkwell holding a pen in its mouth. This is a one of a kind inkwell with its original glass container and metal cover.
Metal
Dog Pen Tidy Inkwell Black Forest
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Black Forest oversized novelty pen tray combined inkwell. The desk tidy modelled as a dog hinged at the neck revealing a hidden ink well inside.
Wood
English 19th c. Dog's Head Sculpture - Inkwell
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century English carving of a boxer dog head, which conceals an inkwell. Very good quality carving
Walnut
Late 19th Century Novelty Boxwood Dog’s Head Inkwell
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late 19th century novelty boxwood dog’s head inkwell, modelled and painted as a black and tan bulldog with glass eyes and a red felt lined leather collar, opening to reveal a gilt ...
Boxwood
Scottish Terrier Puppy Novelty Inkwell, circa 1920 - Dog
Located in Bath, GB
A fine and charming novelty inkwell made from spelter and painted, retaining most of the paintwork.
Spelter
Black Forest Dog Form Trompe L'Oeil Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand carved wooden Black Forest trompe l'oeil inkwell with glass liner. The carving is wonderful, including the well worn sole of the shoe and wrinkled leather. The eyes are glass.
Glass, Wood
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Dog, Pencil Tray, 1920-1930
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful handmade Black Forest inkwell. Around 1920 / 1930. Depiction of a dog. Wood with glass eyes.
Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut
Antique Gilt Metal Double Glass Inkwells with Dachshund Dog
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique gilt metal double glass inkwells with dachshund dog in nice age appropriate condition.
Metal
Antique Carved Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
The dog has the most lovely face, made better with his two wonderful glass eyes.
19th Century, French, Patinated Bronze Hunting Dog and Duck Inkwell
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's desk or office with this antique dog and bird inkwell. Created in France circa 1870 and attributed to Jules Moiniez, the sculpture composition depicts a setter head ...
Bronze
Sold
H 7.09 in W 3.04 in D 4.14 in
Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Pug Inkwell, 19th Century Dog Carving
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Carving in the Form of a Dog Raised up on his hind legs, the head with original glass eyes tilts back to reveal the original glass inkwell inside.
Metal
Sold
H 5.5 in W 3 in D 4 in
Antique English Bronze Figural Inkwell, Begging Dog with Glass Eyes, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
About as charming as they get, this a stunning desk-top inkwell or a delightful dog standing on his hind legs.
Bronze
Sold
H 7 in W 10.5 in D 6 in
English Regency Cast Dog Bronze Desk Inkwell or Compendium, Lurcher, circa 1820
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fine and rare desk-top compendium / inkwell made from hefty solid bronze with a magnificent patina dating to the Regency era, dating to circa 1820.
Bronze
Early European Carved Inkwell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice early European probably Italian hand carved inkwell with a dog on top. Missing any glass although I'm not sure there was any to begin with.
Wood
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Brass Inkwell
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality brass inkwell having a quality antique Victorian brass inkwell of a dog with original glass eyes on a circular marble base Measures: H 11 x W 11 ...
Brass
19th Century Dog-Shaped Scrip in the Shape of a Bronze Hat
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century dog-shaped scrip in the shape of a bronze hat.
Bronze
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
Sold
H 4.25 in W 3.5 in D 5.25 in
Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Inkwell of a Terrier Outside His Dog House
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
We pride ourselves on always carrying a nice inventory of Vienna bronzes. Just looking at this wonderful sculpture can explain why we are drawn to this highly sought after field of s...
Bronze
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell England, circa 1860s Presenting a remarkable 19th-century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell, originating from Engl...
Metal, Brass
Bronze Dog inkwell
Located in Florence, IT
Ink well in bronze representing a dog
Bronze
Antique English Bronze Hunting Hound / Dog Inkwell, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A beautifully cast late Victorian inkwell dating to circa 1880 in the form of a handsome hunting dog.
Bronze
Sold
H 7.09 in W 5.12 in D 5.91 in
Swiss Antique 19th Century Black Forest Dog inkwell desk accessory hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved displaying a dog wearing a hat and monocle Detailed carving by a master carver.
Cut Glass, Wood
Sold
H 525 in W 4 in D 3.75 in
Antique Black Forest Hand Carved Wooden Figural Bulldog or Terrier Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand carved dark walnut figural dog inkwell is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, likely Germany, in circa 1900 in the period Black Forest style.
Walnut
Sold
H 4.73 in W 2.76 in D 4.73 in
19th Century Carved English Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Doberman Inkwell
Located in Haarlem, NL
Beautiful original 19th century carved heavy wooden Victorian era dog inkwell with hinged head that opens to reveal the inkwell inside.
Brass
Sold
H 4.73 in W 2.76 in D 4.73 in
Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Bulldog Doberman Inkwells
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of two very beautiful original 19th century carved heavy wooden Victorian era dog inkwells with hinged head that opens to reveal the inkwells inside.
Brass
Antique Figural Inkwell, Greyfriars Bobby, Dog, c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
For fourteen years the dead man's faithful dog kept constant watch and guard over the grave until his own death in 1872.
Brass
Marble and Bronze Inkwell for Dog Club, Art Deco Period
Located in Dallas, TX
Marble and bronze inkwell for dog club ~ Art Deco period was presented to the Honorary President of the Gaurain-Ramecroix Guard Dog Club in 1922.
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Patinated Spelter Inkwell with Hunting Dog
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your desk with this fine, antique inkwell from France, circa 1870. The patinated spelter piece is embellished with a finely sculpted hunting dog, and has two glass ink holde...
Metal
Sold
H 4.34 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in
Swiss Dog Head Inkwell Carved Walnut Black Forest Schnauzer 1880 circa
Located in Milano, MI
A Black Forest hand-carved walnut figural inkwell in the form of a Dog’s head, with great detail and retaining two large brown glass eyes.
Glass, Walnut
Late 19th or Early 20th Century Yorkshire Terrier Dog Bronze French Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Very detailed late 19th early 20th Century French inkwell of a Yorkshire terrier dog with the original ceramic ink vessel, mounted on a brass base.
Brass, Bronze
Six Antique Bronze Dog Sculptures
Located in London, GB
There are examples of gilt, patinated, and cold-painted bronze; moreover, the dogs included take a variety of forms, some are seated, some standing, some are large and some small. On...
Bronze
19th Century Large Patinated Metal Dog Inkwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
19thC LARGE PATINATED METAL DOG INKWELL An Atlanta Resource for Fine Antiques We have a very large inventory on our website
Sold
H 8.25 in W 4.38 in D 4.25 in
German Black Forest 19th Century Standing Dog Inkwell with Interior Liner & Pen
Located in Wells, ME
German black forest 19th century carved standing dog inkwell with glass liner and bone nib pen. Finely carved walnut with blown glass interior ink and glass eyes.
Walnut
Grand Tour Bronze Figural Dog Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Patinated and gilt cast bronze, circa 1860.
Bronze
Wooden Carved Dog, Inkwell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Seated wooden dog with glass eyes and opens as inkwell Good original condition French , late 19th century
Wood
19th Century Dog Form Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly detailed and life-like cast dog-form inkwell with glass eyes on wood base.
Figural Inkwell of a Dog in Carved Wood
Located in Culver City, CA
Carved in the Black Forest manner, circa 1900, each inkwell represents a puppy with character. Probably English or German these fellows would be delightful as individual accessories ...
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 wells with bronze rim and hinged lid. Cast C-scroll and shell motif on the lid. Insc...
Bronze
Art Deco Porcelain Bulldog Inkwell, Germany
Located in Retie, BE
A porcelain French Bulldog Inkwell - Frenchie Statue. This Animal Inkwell - Dog Inkwell is a brown with black dog, speaking big tri- colored eyes and two long ears.
Porcelain
Art Deco Porcelain Bulldog Inkwell, Germany
Located in Retie, BE
A porcelain French bulldog inkwell - Frenchie Statue. This animal Inkwell - Dog inkwell is a brown with black dog, big tri- colored eyes and wo long black ears.
Porcelain
$34,279
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$3,770
H 31.7 in Dm 31.11 in
ANTiQUE GERMAN BLACK FOREST CARVED RAMS HEAD ANTLER SUPPER TABLE PART OF A SUITE
By Black Forest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original German late 19th century black forest antler supper cafe side table which is part of...
Wood
Black Forest Carved Bird Plaque
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss carved walnut plaque with game bird and two chicks with vine and leaf design. Part of the Brienz Collection but not published. Period: circa 1920 Origin: Swiss Size: 17" x 19"...
Wood
Pair Black Forest Carved Hanging Game Plaques
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Matched pair of Black Forest linden wood hanging game plaques. One with chamois and grouse, the other red stag and fox. Both complete with rifle and game bags. Part of the Brienz Col...
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest Swiss carved chair having bear on fallen log. Carved bear on lifting seat which once had a music box. Part of the Brienz collection plate 26. Origin: Swiss Period: Las...
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Carved Cabinet
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss carved china cabinet. Front door has bear paying accordion. Mother and father dancing together as cub plays close by. Two bears supporting shelves. Two drawers for flatware. Be...
Wood
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Walking bear pen holder and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings," plate 92a. Book included. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland starte...
Wood
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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