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17th Century Spanish Traditional Talavera Glazed Ceramic Ink Holder
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 17th century Spanish traditional Talavera glazed ceramic ink holder.
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17th Century Spanish Antique Ink Holder

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Ceramic

15th Century, Hoi an, Vietnamese Blue and White Ceramic Fish Ink Holder
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Hoi An Vietnamese blue and white ink holder in the form of fish. Hoi An Vietnamese ceramic wares
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15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Ink Holder

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Ceramic

Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, late 19th century, hand-engraved bronze desk stand. This antique and rather sizeable bronze inkstand is highly decorative, in very good condition and it is one of the heavies...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Ink Holder

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Bronze

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
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Late 19th Century British Antique Ink Holder

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Silver Plate

Late 1800's Double Ink Well & Letter Holder- From Agne's Moorehead Estate
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1800s with this Double Ink Well & Letter Holder, a captivating creation seamlessly blending
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Early 1800s Antique Ink Holder

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Brass

Hand Carved Wood Terrier Dog Pen Tray Ink Well Ink Stand Early 20th Century
Located in Gardena, CA
dog, possibly terrier breed, ink stand with modeled two ink holders and one nib holder. Probably
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Early 20th Century Antique Ink Holder

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Wood

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
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Late 19th Century French Antique Ink Holder

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Iron

Onyx and Bronze Inkwell Desk Set
Located in Stamford, CT
Onyx and bronze inkwell desk set depicting Louis Pasteur. A nicely cast bronze with double ink
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1920s Louis XVI Antique Ink Holder

Antique Onyx and Bronze Inkwell Desk Set
Onyx and Bronze Inkwell Desk Set
H 7.5 in W 15 in D 6 in
Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
lying on a gilt bronze settee, opening up to two ink holders.
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ink Holder

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Ink Stand with Candlestick, French Empire
Located in Knivsta, SE
Rare and beautiful gilt bronze ink stand with candlestick. French empire, probably made in Paris
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Ink Holder

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Bronze, Ormolu

Two Candlesticks and Ink Dryer in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Vienna, Early 20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two candlesticks and ink dryer in hand-painted porcelain. Romantic scenes and gold decoration
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Ink Holder

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Porcelain

Royal Vienna 19th Century Hand Painted Double Inkwell
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
two removable original ink holders with hinged lids. The Royal Vienna beehive mark in blue on the
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1890s Antique Ink Holder

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Porcelain

1910 René Lalique Nenuphar Inkwell Frosted Glass with Grey Patina, Water Lily
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Complete with ink holder. diameter : 7 cm Félix Marcilhac, René
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1910s French Art Deco Antique Ink Holder

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Blown Glass

19th Century French Gilt Spelter Inkwell with Rooster Sculpture Signed A. Bossu
Located in Dallas, TX
features a proud chanticleer figure standing on a mount flanked with two round ink holders and lids, and
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ink Holder

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Spelter

Very Nice Late 19th Century Bronze and Marble 3 Piece Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
rectangular desk set centered with a bronze crane and two decorated ink holders on either side, sitting on a
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ink Holder

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Marble, Bronze

Large Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Crystal Inkwell by Durgin
By William B. Durgin
Located in New York, NY
inches diameter (at widest point). Entire inkwell weighs 2.8156 pounds. Ink holder itself is blown into
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Ink Holder

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
band with a fluted, berried laurel and beaded design. Above is the circular ink holder set on Vert de
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ink Holder

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Pewter Inkwell with Lion Sculpture Signed A. Bossu
Located in Dallas, TX
mount flanked with two round ink holders and lids, and embellished with foliage decor. The piece is
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ink Holder

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Pewter

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed Melotte
By Melotte
Located in Dallas, TX
. The inkwell is flanked by a pair of ink containers with the original enamel ink holders. The
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Ink Holder

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Horse Sculpture Signed P.J. Mêne
By P.J. Mêne
Located in Dallas, TX
mount flanked with two round ink holders and lids, and embellished with foliage decor. The piece is
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ink Holder

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Bronze

Pen Holder in Porcelain - Original China Ink and Watercolor Drawing - 1890s
Located in Roma, IT
Pen holder in porcelain is an original artwork realized by a French Unknown Artist in 1890s. China
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1890s Modern Antique Ink Holder

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Watercolor, Ink

19th Century, French, Patinated Bronze Hunting Dog and Duck Inkwell
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Dallas, TX
his mouth; the hunting dog face lifts up to reveal the original enamel ink holder, while the wings of
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Ink Holder

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Bronze

Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
inlaid brush and inkwell holder and ink blotter rocker, features a wood base with ornate top and knob
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19th Century Moorish Antique Ink Holder

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Brass

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
and marks , some wear and oxidation over the decades and use . Some of the ink holders lacking liners
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19th Century French Antique Ink Holder

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Bronze

Large Arts & acCrafts Marble & Brass Desk Inkstand with Four Porcelain Inkwells
Located in Lisse, NL
condition and superb colors marble base simply made our day. The large and wonderfully designed brass ink
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Ink Holder

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Marble, Brass

Finest Quality Handcrafted Antique Bronze and Brass Gothic Revival Inkstand
Located in Lisse, NL
stunning details will never fail to impress. Besides an intricately decorated large pair of inkwell holders
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Ink Holder

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Brass, Bronze

Candlesticks of Normandy - Original Ink - Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Candlesticks of Normandy is an original china ink and watercolor drawing on ivory-colored paper
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Late 19th Century Modern Antique Ink Holder

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Watercolor, Ink

Silver Plate and Crystal Ink Stand
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning ink stand in Georgian style. Silver Plate and Crystal or cut glass ink wells. Candle
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Ink Holder

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Silver Plate and Crystal Ink Stand
Silver Plate and Crystal Ink Stand
H 5.75 in W 12 in D 8 in
Bronze and Copper Scarab Beetle Ink Blotter
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful bronze and copper Scarab beetle ink blotter, circa early 20th century. Two decorative
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Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Ink Holder

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Bronze, Copper

Iznik-Style Ceramic and Brass-Mounted Ink Stand
By Iznik Pottery
Located in London, GB
Iznik-style ceramic and brass-mounted ink stand French, 19th Century Height 10.5cm, width 34cm
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19th Century French Islamic Antique Ink Holder

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Brass

Lode Van Boeckel Inkwell Holder with Wrought Iron Rosette
By Lodewijk Van Boeckel
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Ink jars possible from later date, they do not fit exactly in the holder. 35 x 30 x 19 cm
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Ink Holder

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Wrought Iron

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
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1890s English Japonisme Antique Ink Holder

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Brass, Copper

Naturalistic Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Novelty 'Fruit Design' Ink Stand
By Daniel & Charles Houle
Located in London, London
, an apple and a pear shaped ink well, and a central pen holder resembling acanthus leaves. The
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1870s English Art Nouveau Antique Ink Holder

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Sterling Silver

Antique Continental Hand Carved Novelty Ink Stand & Pen Tray Camel Formed
Located in Gardena, CA
ink wells to the forefront and a carved inset area serving as a pen holder. Marked North Belgium on
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Early 20th Century Antique Ink Holder

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Wood

Antique French Empire Style Ink Stand, Desk Inkwell, France 1880, H527
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique French Empire style ink stand, desk inkwell, France 1880, H527 France 1880 Floral mounts
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1880s French Empire Antique Ink Holder

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Brass

Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
two ink pots and a pen holder. There is a plain frieze with a useful large drawer, with original brass
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Late 18th Century George III Antique Ink Holder

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Brass

Original Vintage Ink and Pen Poster, Inchiostri G. Diletti, Italy, Quill, 1900
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
writing a letter with a pen-holder and ink. At the bottom of the poster, we find the eagle, symbol of the
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19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Ink Holder

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Paper

Antique English Derby Porcelain Ink Stand Dish on Tray, England 1870, H563
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique English Derby porcelain ink stand dish on tray, England 1870, H563 Scotland 1870 Tray with
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1870s Scottish Antique Ink Holder

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Porcelain

French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
addition a pen holder and a small container for matches with an accompanying match striker on the reverse
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Ink Holder

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Bronze

Studies of a statue and a sketch of a lady in ink
By George Richmond
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
George Richmond RA (British, 1809 – 1896) Studies of a statue and a sketch of a lady in ink Pencil
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19th Century Romantic Antique Ink Holder

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Pen, Paper, Pencil

19th Century Belgium Louis XV Rococo Repousse Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
including a deep curve at the front for pen rest, and a letter holder decorated with cherub, floral and
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Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Ink Holder

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Brass, Metal

Black Forest Carved Ink Stand with Fox and Inkwells, Brienz, Switzerland c. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
holders, with two glass inkwells (chips to rims), Swiss, ca. 1880. Jay Arenski et al. quotes Swiss Poet
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Ink Holder

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Walnut

The Plain Gangster - Early 20th Century British Illustration by Rex Whistler
Located in London, GB
REX JOHN WHISTLER (British 1905-1944) The Plain Gangster Inscribed with title Pen, brush and ink
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Early 20th Century Realist Antique Ink Holder

Materials

Ink

Original Study of Rembrandt’s Portrait of an Old Woman
Located in Soquel, CA
city landscapes; jubilee cups, glass-holders and bracelets were decorated with views of the Moscow
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Early 20th Century Old Masters Antique Ink Holder

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Ink, Paper

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
up and adjusts the height with the rachet support, inside fitted with pen tray and ink bottle holders
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Ink Holder

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
H 27.56 in W 19.3 in D 16.54 in
Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ink Holder

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Ceramic

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Nice inkwell of the 19th century with its two ink receptacles and the stamp holder" Inkwell
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ink Holder

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Bronze

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
H 2.56 in W 8.08 in D 4.73 in
Chinese Teal Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ink Holder

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Ceramic

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter and Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau bronze desk set. The three-piece set includes: rocker ink blotter and ink
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Ink Holder

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Bronze

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
candle holder. The bell has been modelled in the form of a pear, surmounted with a cast stem and leaf
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1840s British Victorian Antique Ink Holder

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
H 2.3 in W 10.9 in D 11.4 in
Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Man on Rug, Writing, by Franz Bergmann
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
. The subject sits on the colorful rug with pen in hand, an ink pot on the rug beside him and his ledger
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Early 1900s Austrian Other Antique Ink Holder

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Ormolu and Mahogany Desk Set
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely 19th Century French ormolu and mahogany desk set on ormolu claw feet, there are two ink
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1820s French Antique Ink Holder

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Ormolu

19th Century Ormolu and Mahogany Desk Set
19th Century Ormolu and Mahogany Desk Set
H 5.25 in W 6.75 in D 3.5 in
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Patinated Bronze Desk Accessory Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
-piece set includes: match box holder, ink well, and pen tray. By Tiffany Studios New York, USA
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Ink Holder

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Bronze

Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
., circa 1930s. The set is in good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and includes: ink weel
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Early 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Antique Ink Holder

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Sterling Silver, Bronze

English Regency Cherub Inkwell with Candleholder
Located in London, GB
Antique English Regency figural inkwell with candle holder. In finely cast and original patinated
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1810s English Antique Ink Holder

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Ink Holder

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Rocker Blotter, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Ink Holder

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope & Stationary Leather Interior
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A new notepad A vintage ink pen A Modern Quill and Holder Items might differ from what's depicted
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Ink Holder

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Leather, Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
most decorative grain and displaying a sculpted front pen holder. The top circular ormolu ink and
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ink Holder

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Marble, Ormolu

Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Desk Set of American Interest
Located in London, GB
holder, a letter holder, an ink well, and a blotter. The pieces are decorated with imagery of Native
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Early 20th Century Austrian Native American Antique Ink Holder

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Bronze

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Antique Ink Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique ink holder for your home. Each antique ink holder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and porcelain. Your living room may not be complete without an antique ink holder — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique ink holder is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique ink holder over the years, but those crafted by Alfred Fuller and Stuart Clifford are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Ink Holder?

The average selling price for an antique ink holder at 1stDibs is $962, while they’re typically $163 on the low end and $3,623 for the highest priced.
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