Antique Heavy Brass Ink Pot with Sign, 18th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Heavy Brass Ink Pot with Sign on the Body. RI#01. It's a very old piece from the 18th century.
Category
18th Century English Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass
Antique Ink Pots
Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well
$12,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 17.5 in
Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A superb George III lady's mahogany writing desk with hidden ink pots and a drawer, circa 1790. The desk stands on four reeded legs and on original brass castors.
Category
Late 18th Century George III Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen
$548
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 & ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Porcelain
Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot
$9,500
H 6 in W 18 in D 14 in
Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and large 19th century Chinoiserie inkwell with raised decoration and fine gilt bronze mounts. Porcelain inkpots and a porcelain bell.
Category
Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Country Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Spelter
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 base is in relief and abounds with flowers and birds while the pen rest has a quain...
Category
1890s English Japonisme Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass, Copper
Naturalistic Victorian Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Charles & George Fox, 1846
$3,521
H 5.52 in W 11.42 in D 7.09 in
Naturalistic Victorian Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Charles & George Fox, 1846
By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1846 by Charles & George Fox, this charming, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver ink stand, features an ornate scroll border, decorative feet, and naturalistic...
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique sterling silver Treasury ink stand made by Tessiers of Bond Street 1924
$8,992
H 2.76 in W 10.04 in D 5.91 in
Antique sterling silver Treasury ink stand made by Tessiers of Bond Street 1924
By Tessier, London 1
Located in London, London
., this handsome, Antique, George V period, Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is in the classic Treasury style, with cast scroll handles, and four hinged compartments of which 2 house the o...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840
$9,500
H 7 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
With removable globe cover revealing a removable ink-pot. The Chinese Buddha holding a quill holder in his left hand.
Category
1840s French Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Porcelain
Neoclassical-Style Continental Silver '.800' Footed Double inkwell by Dragstead
$4,500
H 5 in W 10.75 in D 6 in
Neoclassical-Style Continental Silver '.800' Footed Double inkwell by Dragstead
By A. Dragsted
Located in New York, NY
Measures 10 3/4 inches wide (from handle to handle) x 6 inches deep (from foot to foot) x 5 inches high (to tops of finials on ink pots). Each glass ink pot insert has a 3/4 inch sil...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Neoclassical Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Large Gorham Inkwell
By Gorham
Located in High Point, NC
It retains the original handblown ink pot.
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Silver
French Porcelain Inkstand, Sèvres Style, 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
Small surface chip at one end of the stand; each ink pot insert has some gilt wear; one cover with a small surface chip, please see photos.
Category
19th Century French Rococo Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
$442 / set
H 3.75 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Condition: Good condition except the pair are lacking their ink pots, the other glass ink pot is chipped at rim.
Category
19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular base mounted with a round lidded ink pot with a porcelain container and a sand pot, each raised on winged lion feet, centered by a palm decorated columnar carrying ha...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
$442 / set
H 3.75 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Condition: Good condition except the pair are lacking their ink pots, the other glass ink pot in the bronze figure is chipped at rim.
Category
19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Very Fine 19th Century English Pewter Inkwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Pewter Inkwell, 19th century, the dished rectangular tray with two cylindrical ink pots and a covered jar, raised on animal paw feet.
Category
19th Century English Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Pewter
Antique Boy in Zoo Giraffe Tree Inkwell Metal and Crystal Glass, Austria, 1890s
$860
H 5.25 in W 8.88 in D 6.63 in
Antique Boy in Zoo Giraffe Tree Inkwell Metal and Crystal Glass, Austria, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Made of metal, bronze and the ink pots made of crystal glass. Beautiful color and patina.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Crystal, Metal
English Regency Cherub Inkwell with Candleholder
Located in London, GB
Rising from the centre of the arch is the candle sconce decorated with similar decoration to the ink pot and sander and further cross hatching.
Category
1810s English Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Bronze
Strasbourg Faience Chinoiserie Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Strasbourg chinoiserie inkwell. Antique double-pot faience handled encrier with quill pot and removeable ink pot and cover and sand pot, both with pagoda-top finials, all painted wit...
Category
Late 18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Faience
Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top i
$615
H 8 in W 12 in D 8 in
Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top i
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top inkwell, the letter sections are decorated with Putti and Cherubs there is a pen rest and on each side...
Category
Early 1900s Baroque Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The head is hinged and opens to reveal an empty ink pot insert compartment. Condition In Great Condition - no damage, just general wear.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Winter Park, FL
Beautiful cloisonné enamel floral design with vibrant blue pink, rose, green and yellow on bright turquoise ground. There are no ink pot inserts. Wear to the enamel, especially to th...
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Ceramic
Tan Leather Case, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
The fittings that remain are the blotter folder, the ink pot and matching vesta case. Circa 1910. Dimensions: 37.5 cm/14¾ inches (width) x 31.75 cm/12½ inches (depth) x 14.25 cm/5⅝ ...
Category
1910s British Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass
Vintage Rugby Ball Inkwell.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
When opened there is another brass dome lid that when opened the original glass ink pot bottle is revealed, this brass lid has a sprung seal to stop any ink spillages.
Category
Early 1900s British Sporting Art Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The head is hinged and opens to reveal an empty brass and glass ink pot, within an insert compartment. Condition In Great Condition - no damage, just general wear.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass
Antique Cricket Ball Inkwell
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
When opened there is another brass dome lid that when opened the original glass ink pot bottle is revealed, this brass lid has a sprung seal to stop any ink spillages.
Category
1920s British Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass
Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Man on Rug, Writing, by Franz Bergmann
$1,430Sale Price|35% Off
H 3.5 in W 5.75 in D 4.25 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 in its holder there as well.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Other Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo
$2,656Sale Price|25% Off
H 12.21 in W 18.12 in D 8.67 in
19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo
Located in Paris, FR
Our inkwell is provided with two gilt bronze ink pots and a penholder. Circa :1880 Dimension: W: 18.1 in, D: 8.7in, H: 12.2in.
Category
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Marble, Bronze
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk
By George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
Henry An oak writing desk with sloping pen compartment just above the writing area flanked by stylised inlaid details of a pair of quills in ink pots the inlays of fruitwoods and cop...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Copper
19th Century French Provincial Desk Inkwell Stand in Marble and Brass
$820 / set
H 4 in W 12 in D 7 in
19th Century French Provincial Desk Inkwell Stand in Marble and Brass
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand This is a very attractive desk top inkwell, the stand is made with marble and set with 2 chased brass ink pots, these are lined with glas...
Category
19th Century French Provincial Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Marble
18th Century Country French Child's Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
Divided compartments at the top for pencils and ink pots. Dovetailed drawer with replaced turned knob.
Category
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Cherry
Antique Petite Secrétaire
Located in Malibu, CA
The round cutout was made for holding an ink pot. The fruitwood on this piece has gorgeous patina.
Category
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Fruitwood
Bronze Inkwell in Ram's Head Design, Late 19th Century, France
$2,950Sale Price|34% Off
H 6.5 in W 10 in D 9 in
Bronze Inkwell in Ram's Head Design, Late 19th Century, France
Located in Montreal, QC
The nose and face is hinged to reveal two ink pots and a pen holder, (liner missing). The ram has a rather noble expression.
Category
19th Century French Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Bronze
Georgian mahogany bowfront commode chest of drawers with writing slide
$17,028
H 32.68 in W 48.04 in D 24.41 in
Georgian mahogany bowfront commode chest of drawers with writing slide
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
The central drawer opens to a writing slide, which is adjustable with a ratchet, a pen tray and pair of ink pots. The low height by design so that the writing slide is an accessibl...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Oval Inkwell with Glass Insert
$675
H 4 in W 11 in D 8 in
19th Century English Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Oval Inkwell with Glass Insert
Located in Dallas, TX
At the center, a cut crystal glass ink pot with a faceted lid and silver-plated hinged collar opens to reveal the original well.
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Alp Giroux, Silver-plated Bronze Inkwell, Orientalist, 19th Century
$944
H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Alp Giroux, Silver-plated Bronze Inkwell, Orientalist, 19th Century
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Silver-plated bronze inkwell representing a bust of an Arab wearing a turban, which hides the hole for the ink pot, placed on an onyx base This inkwell in the orientalist style is s...
Category
19th Century French Moorish Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand by Charles & George Fox, 1846
By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Each gourd style ink pot opens to allow access to the cylindrical blue glass liners.
Category
1840s British Victorian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Sterling Silver
Nakajima KahoMorning Glory in a flower pot, sumi-e ink, scroll (#000721), 1935
$2,950
H 47.25 in Dm 20.2 in
Morning Glory in a flower pot, sumi-e ink, scroll (#000721)
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Nakajima Kaho (1866-1939) Morning Glory (Asagao) in a flower pot with haiku. “The morning sun is here. The flowers reveal their beauty, just as the sun has created them, day after da...
Category
Early 20th Century Showa Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Paper, Ink
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkwell with Pen Rest
$475
H 4.75 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkwell with Pen Rest
Located in Dallas, TX
The hinged lid opens to reveal the original white porcelain ink pot, The piece offers a pen rest at the top edges of the marble platform, uniting beauty with practicality.
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Sterling Silver Nephrite and Rose Quartz Inkstand
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional and unusual ink pot is fitted with a removable glass liner.
Category
1920s British Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Sterling Silver
Irish Bog Oak Hand Carved Inkstand in the Form of an Owl 'Cornelius Goggin'
$3,822
H 8.27 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
Irish Bog Oak Hand Carved Inkstand in the Form of an Owl 'Cornelius Goggin'
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Central England, GB
The head is hinged and opens to reveal a circular cavity where a glass ink pot would once have been (now missing). This wonderful object is in very good original condition.
Category
19th Century Irish Other Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Bog Wood
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
$3,800
H 20 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mid 19th century gilt tooled leather, opening to the wells with compartments for your ink pots, pens and utensils, with good size writing surface .
Category
19th Century English Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass
Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez
$3,982Sale Price|25% Off
H 8.27 in W 12.21 in D 6.3 in
Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze inkwell sculpture with nuanced brown patination. Two ink pots are cleverly hidden at either end of the sculpture: One in the stump of the tree and the other under a rock.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
$4,021
H 6.7 in W 15.16 in D 10.83 in
Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
By J. C. Vickery
Located in London, GB
The top of the inkstand features two ink-pots of cut, faceted glass with brass lids, and a pen tray.
Category
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass
Chinese Spotted Bamboo Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
Placed alongside the Four Treasures of the scholar - paper, brush, ink, and inkstone - this brush pot would have stirred the imagination and satisfied the scholars' taste for natural...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
It contains a traditional Japanese bamboo brush and an ink pot filled with cotton or silk which holds liquid sumi ink.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Bronze
Antique William IV Drop-Leaf Work Occasional Table Flame Mahogany, 19th Century
$1,880
H 31.11 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
Antique William IV Drop-Leaf Work Occasional Table Flame Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The upper drawer having a baize lined writing slope above a pen and ink compartment housing a glass ink pot with 'Mosley's Revolving' lid.
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Mahogany
Impressive Edwardian sterling silver ink stand by Barnards 1908 - 2.7kg
$15,694
H 4.73 in W 11.42 in D 7.49 in
Impressive Edwardian sterling silver ink stand by Barnards 1908 - 2.7kg
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in London, London
., this very handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is plain in design, with reed detailing, 2 pots for ink, a central box, and a draw.
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Sterling Silver
Beautiful quality antique Victorian papier-mache inlaid desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Beautiful quality antique Victorian Papier-Mache Desk Set, having a quality Victorian papier-mache desk set inlaid with stunning mother of pearl detail with a shaped edge raised on f...
Category
19th Century Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass
Italian Empire Silver and Silver Gilt Inkstand
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of oval shape, with a cupid holding a bow and arrow riding aloft a gilt dolphin forming a lid over a compartment, flanked by ink and sand pots on masked plinths cast with Medusa mask...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Silver
George III Antique Silver Ink Stand
Located in London, GB
This ink stand is complete with three pots, for ink, sand for drying, and extra nibs, as well as a pen holder.
Category
1770s English George III Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Silver
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Pottery Ink Pot by Vally Wieselthier for the Wiener Werkstätte, 1926
By Wiener Werkstätte, Vally Wieselthier
Located in Vienna, AT
Ink Pot by Vally Wieselthier, manufactured by the Wiener Werkstätte, model number 191 Red pottery, polychrome glaze H 11,5 cm, L 23 cm, W 18,5 cm Marks: WW, MADE IN AUSTRIA, 191 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Ink Pots
ITALIAN MANNERIST PERIOD POLYCHROME MAJOLICA INK POT
Located in San Francisco, CA
the high-waisted pot supported on the backs of three satyrs on a trefoil shaped base with paw feet.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Ink Pots
Rare Minton Ink Stand with Ink Pot and Sander
Located in Lincoln, GB
Minton Double Inkwell Measures: H 10cm, W 25cm, D 18cm A beautiful inkwell, in excellent condition and stunning color.
Category
19th Century British Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Papier-Mâché Pen and Ink Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Brass handle and two glass ink pots. Marked in gold pen on the underside 4 Leadenhall Street, London.
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Ink Pots
WW Harrison & Co Ep Victorian Desktop Ink Stand Art Nouveau Style with Stag Head
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H 3.94 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
WW Harrison & Co Ep Victorian Desktop Ink Stand Art Nouveau Style with Stag Head
By William Wheatcroft Harrison & Co. 1
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
WW Harrison & Co Ep Victorian desktop ink stand Art Nouveau style. The Stags' head is the centre piece, flanked by two cut glass ink pots, finished off on a silver EP stand on bun f...
Category
Mid-18th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Silver Plate
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 tested for carat content) leaf finish that is beautifully antiqued, It has two ori...
Category
Early 1900s English Beaux Arts Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Fighting dragon Ink and Pen Box
By Vintage Japanese Monochrome
Located in Milton, DE
It was purchased with this porcelain ink pot. The overall appearance is striking and will compliment any design setting.
Category
1870s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Porcelain, Softwood
Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in
Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
A Military Campaign brass bound walnut veneered writing slope with ebonised edging, opening to reveal the usual fitted interior with tooled black leather skiver. 2 glass ink pots w...
Category
1850s English Campaign Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass
Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in
Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
opening to reveal the usual fitted interior with tooled black leather skiver. 2 cut glass ink pots with silver plate lids in separate compartments. 2 Keys included for the main loc...
Category
1850s English Campaign Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass
French antique secretaire commode
Located in Cheltenham, GB
The front opens to reveal a fitted interior in birdseye maple and a spacious writing surface with original ink pots. Elegant brass handles, side columns, and intricate lower carvings...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Yew
Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Keys
Unavailable
H 6.7 in W 13.78 in D 9.06 in
Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Keys
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
A Military Campaign brass bound walnut veneered writing slope, opening to reveal the usual fitted interior with tooled leather skiver and secret drawers, the top set with a brass pa...
Category
1850s English British Colonial Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Brass Inlay Rosewood Writing Desk with Cylinder Roll Top
Unavailable
H 34.75 in W 25.25 in D 17 in
19th Century French Brass Inlay Rosewood Writing Desk with Cylinder Roll Top
Located in South Newfane, VT
The interior of the desk has a removable tray, various wells for ink pots, a pen tray and three drawers with brass inlay fronts.
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Bronze
Canaux Rare French All Sterling Silver Inkwell Exaggerated Rococo Pattern
Unavailable
H 3.5 in W 5.2 in D 7.7 in
Canaux Rare French All Sterling Silver Inkwell Exaggerated Rococo Pattern
By Paul Canaux and Company 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Extremely rare French all sterling silver inkwell with its original ink pot and exaggerated Rococo pattern. The french inkwells are usually made of silverplate or bronze.
Category
1890s French Rococo Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Treen Collection
Located in Southampton, NY
Consisting of two boxwood pounce pots (ink blotting shaker) and rosewood glass lined inkwell with screw cap.
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Wood
Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800
Located in Dorking, GB
This would probably have been used to store small items such as a pot of ink, quills and a blotter. It may also have supported a candlestick.
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Mahogany
Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Key
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 11.62 in D 9.06 in
Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Key
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Opening up to reveal the classic fitted interior with black felt inlay. With one glass ink pot with brass lid. Key included for the main lock.
Category
1850s English British Colonial Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass
Austrian Porcelain Ink Pot with Napoleon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The underside is marked Austria in red. This ink pot remains in excellent condition.
Category
1870s Austrian Napoleon III Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century English Brass and Oak Letter Rack with a Rare Ink Pot
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H 8 in W 8 in D 7.5 in
Antique 19th Century English Brass and Oak Letter Rack with a Rare Ink Pot
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century English brass and oak letter rack with a rare ink pot.
Category
19th Century English Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass
1890s Antique Sterling Silver Ink Pot and Stamp Holder
By Alfred Fuller
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver ink pot and stamp holder; a part of our antique silver writing compendium collection.
Category
1890s English Early Victorian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass
First French Empire Ink Stand
Located in Kent, Dover
A French Empire ink stand comprising a marble base, gilt bronze hairy paw feet, two tone bronze ink pots and stand.
Category
19th Century French Antique Ink Pots
Hollywood Regency Style Ink Set, Early 20th Century
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Nice French ink set. The base is made of black glass, the ink pots are made of crystal with a copper rim and lid.
Category
1920s French Hollywood Regency Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Glass
Large Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver Ink Stand by D & J Wellby in 1922
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H 7.09 in W 14.57 in D 10.24 in
Large Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver Ink Stand by D & J Wellby in 1922
By D. & J. Wellby 1
Located in London, London
Wellby, this exceptional George V, sterling silver ink stand is plain in style, featuring reed borders, oval ink pots and standing on neoclassical feet.
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1920s English Neoclassical Revival Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Sterling Silver
Egyptian Revival Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Birmingham 1873
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H 4.93 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in
Egyptian Revival Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Birmingham 1873
By Hirons, Plante & Co. 1
Located in London, London
., this striking, Antique, Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is in the Egyptian Revival taste, featuring a cast model of a sphinx to the centre, 2 glass ink pots and engraved decoration thr...
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1870s English Egyptian Revival Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bronze Colored Sculpted Horse Inkwell
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 bronze inkwell features a footed base, two ink pots with lids and a beautifully sculpted horse.
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Early 20th Century British Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Carved Black Forest Inkwell
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1890 Black Forest carved double inkwell with leaf design and two glass ink pots with carved lids.
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19th Century German Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Glass, Wood
Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine Russian encrier (ink pot) in the form of a bear in ormolu, with ruby eyes and on a malachite base.
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1890s Russian Antique Ink Pots
Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine Russian encrier (ink pot) in the form of a bear in ormolu, with ruby eyes and on a malachite base.
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1890s Russian Antique Ink Pots
A Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine Russian encrier (ink pot) in the form of a bear in ormolu, with ruby eyes and on a malachite base.
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1890s Russian Antique Ink Pots
Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine Russian encrier (ink pot) in the form of a bear in ormolu, with ruby eyes and on a malachite base.
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1890s Russian Antique Ink Pots
Late 19th Century Ostrich in Motion Inkwell with Ruby Colored Eyes
Located in New York, NY
Two stones in bronze serve as the quill holder and top opens but the porcelain ink pot is missing.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Bronze
"Les Deux Rats et L'oeuf" Bronze Inkwell signed Aigon
Located in Dallas, TX
a patinated bronze inkwell with two rats and an egg (as ink pot) from the fable by Jean de La Fontaine "The Two Rats and the Egg"
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19th Century French Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Bronze
1890s Antique Chinese Export Silver Inkstand and Pen Rack by Woshing
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The stand has a plain integrated receiver to accommodate the original hallmarked ink pot. The ink pot has a square cut cornered form accented with a cylindrical neck.
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Silver
Large, Rare and Outstanding Quill Box, Writing Slope
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous piece, complete with candle holders and ink pots. Please check out our website at fshenemaderantiques.com
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19th Century Indian Antique Ink Pots
Dresden Porcelain Inkstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The lid reveals the original porcelain ink pot trimmed in gold. The Dresden marks are in blue on the underside.
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1890s German Romantic Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The head is hinged and opens to reveal an empty ink pot insert compartment with a brass hinged lid.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass
19thC Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The head is hinged and opens to reveal an empty ink pot insert compartment. A truly wonderful piece and a must-have desk accessory for a dog lover.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Trinket Bowl
Located in Paris, FR
The lower portion features two ink pots, a pounce pot, and three pen holes. The exterior is expertly sculpted with latticework and water-leaf.
Category
1880s Restauration Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Trinket Bowl
Located in Paris, FR
The lower portion features two ink pots, a pounce pot, and three pen holes. The exterior is expertly sculpted with latticework and water-leaf.
Category
1880s Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The head is hinged and opens to reveal an empty ink pot insert compartment with a brass hinged lid.
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Metal
Antique Malachite Inkwell Desk Set French Inkstand
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French malachite desk inkwell set Love the colour and grain to the malachite which really stands out The gilt fixtures are original and very well cast with great patina Come...
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1880s Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Glass
19th Century Napoleon III Inkwell with Putto Playing the Drum
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century gilt and patinated bronze inkwell decorated with a putto playing the drum, on a small circular base. He is flanked by two ink pots, intricately chiselled with folia...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Sterling Silver Travelling Inkwell, Antique George V
By Charles Henry Dumenil
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The interior of the box features a gilded domed cover which when opened allows access to the original removable glass ink pot. This impressive inkwell was crafted by the London si...
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1920s English Other Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Set Encrier Inkwell Art Nouveau Grand Tour
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H 4.75 in W 10.5 in D 6.75 in
Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Set Encrier Inkwell Art Nouveau Grand Tour
Located in Dublin, Ireland
The lavish cast ormolu frame with Acanthus leaf detail in Art Nouveau taste surrounds a bronze plate complete with its original carry handle, lidded stamp holder and two led crystal ...
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
Early Victorian 19th Century Rosewood Pop Up Davenport Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A quality Victorian rosewood pop up top davenport, the hidden pop up top has a stationary compartment with three small boxwood drawers and pigeon holes to the interior, the piano fal...
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Rosewood
Highly Decorative English Lady's Secretary Desk from the 19th Century
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H 41.93 in W 31.11 in D 14.97 in
Highly Decorative English Lady's Secretary Desk from the 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
The inside hides numerous shelfs and compartments, a fluted recess for writing accessories and two ink pots. Furthermore, the front is decorated with beautiful inlays.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Baize, Wood
Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Desk or Writing Table
Located in London, GB
The flip top stationery compartment on the back is a lovely feature, and even includes the two original glass and brass ink pots. There is one long drawer with very fine dovetails an...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Ornately Framed Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of a Lady
Located in Corsham, GB
The table to her side is adorned with trinkets and symbols including a large coffee pot, chine tea cup, log book, keys, ink pot and quill.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Watercolor
Charles X Cut Crystal Gilded Bronze Inkwell, circa 1815-1820
Located in Paris, FR
Fine engravings of stylized laurel leaves are arranged arround the two ink pots, the pounce pot and the four pen holders.
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1810s French Charles X Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier Glass Inkwell Judaica Inkpot
Located in Milano, MI
Early 19th Century Jewish Glass Ink pot dating back to the Biedermeier period, of European Austro-Hungarian origin.
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Early 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Brass
Antique George III Sterling Silver Inkstand
By Joseph Craddock 1, William Ker Reid
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The two original cut glass ink pots retain the original hallmarked sterling silver collars.
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1810s British George III Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by William Hutton & Sons, Antique Victorian
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H 5.6 in W 6.5 in D 10.1 in
Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by William Hutton & Sons, Antique Victorian
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The two original circular fluted glass ink pots retain the original plain hallmarked sterling silver collars.
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver 'Pen Nib' Inkwell, Antique Victorian
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique inkwell retains the original removable glass ink pot. The underside of the silver nib bears the registration number 'Rd No 228648' in addition to the full hallmarks.
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1890s English Victorian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Lacquered Console or Writing Table, Hand-Painted, Tuscany, 18th Century
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H 30.75 in W 34.75 in D 13.5 in
Lacquered Console or Writing Table, Hand-Painted, Tuscany, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
It’s the kind of piece that seems to whisper stories, of letters written, dried lavender, ink pots, and candlelight.
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18th Century Italian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Wood
Sterling Silver Inkstand, Antique Victorian '1851'
By Henry Wilkinson & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The two original panelled, baluster shaped glass ink pots retain the original hallmarked sterling silver collars.
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1850s British Victorian Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 1900s French Porcelain Silver and Glass Inkwell
By Risler & Carré
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The cover has a scrolling thumb piece to the anterior surface of the rim, which pivots to reveal the removable glass ink pot. The porcelain figure has detailed red painted designs...
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Early 1900s French Antique Ink Pots
Materials
Silver
Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820
Located in London, GB
The ink pots are enhanced by traces of red and black ink, a testimony to its history as a writing accessory.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Ink Pots
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Antique Ink Pots For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique ink pots is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and bronze, all antique ink pots available were constructed with great care. Antique ink pots have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique ink pots bearing Georgian or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique ink pots have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Alfred Fuller, Joseph Taylor and Vally Wieselthier are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Ink Pots?
Antique ink pots can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,295, while the lowest priced sells for $267 and the highest can go for as much as $15,500.
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