Napoleo III Inkwell writing set by the French ceramist Jacob Petit, signed
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
An elegant and gorgeous inkwell or writing set created by the French ceramist Jacob Petit around the mid-19th century. The piece features a central platform in a pastel turquoise bl...
James Deakin and Sons Silver Plate Ink Well and Sterling Fountain Pen
By James Deakin & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinguished ink well set by James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield, England.
Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
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...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 19.69 in Dm 12.21 in
Art Deco Brass Table Lamp and Writing Set with Ink Well and Blotter Rocker
Located in Vienna, AT
This lot is a complete desk set. Beside the table lamp it consists of a pen tray, a blotter rocker, an ink well and a small dish for clips or pins.
Brass
Black Forest Ink Well Set - Bear with Cubs
Located in Austin, TX
A blackforest desktop ink well set featuring a large carved bear in the center, opening as a hinged lid for pen nibs, flanked on opposing sides by faceted, fitted glass inkwells, eac...
Glass
Scottish Silver and Black Forest Ink Well Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
Scottish silver mounted ink wells with antlers and hoofs on Black Forest base carved with Thistles and hoofs. The ink well tops have silver Stag heads on the top of each well.
Silver
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H 3.75 in W 8.67 in D 4.14 in
Antique Desk Stand, English, Correspondence Box, Ink Wells, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk stand. An English, silver plated correspondence box with ink wells, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Brightly polished with distinctive cas...
Silver Plate
Charming Travel Desk Set, Leather and Brass, Latter Part of 19th C
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming Travel Desk Set, Leather and Brass, Latter Part of 19th C, with original Roller, Brush and Boxes, including Ink Wells.
Brass
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H 48.88 in W 30 in L 48.88 in
Edwardian Mahogany Fall-Front Secretary Desk with Built in Safe, circa 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
The lowest slots on either side are designed to be pushed up so that a tiny hidden drawer on either side is revealed. Before the ink blotter writing surface is an original ink wel...
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Tiffany Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Westport, CT
Desk set 6 piece set box ink well calender letter holder and blotter ends Dore finish
Bronze
Silver Artillery Shell Condiment Set
By Jones & Crompton
Located in Northampton, GB
The company specialised in smaller objects such as card cases, cruet sets, frames, ink wells, mugs, salt and pepper sets, tea service, and vanity sets.
Sterling Silver
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H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Antique Davenport, English, Rosewood, Satinwood, Writing Desk, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Dashing Victorian Davenport Displays a desirable aged patina Splendid rosewood offers fine grain interest and rich russet hues Desk interior presents radiant satinwood with superb...
Rosewood
Ink well set with green marble
Located in Wien, Au
Ink well set with green marble polished and stove enamelled excellent condition
Marble, Brass
Ink Well Set with Green Marble
Located in Wien, Au
Ink well set with green marble. Pen tray with ink reservouir.
Marble, Bronze
English Tortoise Shell Desk Set with Ink Wells, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English one drawer Tortoise shell desk set with the original matching crystal and brass cap ink wells.
Crystal, Brass
Tiffany Studios Bronze Ink Well, Pen Trey and Note Pad Zodiac Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Ink well glass insert has a chip on it and note pad has one screw missing.
Bronze
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H 6.3 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in
Antique Officer's Campaign Correspondence Box, English, Writing Case, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Delightfully attractive box, with fascinating secret drawers and quality finishes Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Select stocks show superior grain inte...
Leather, Wood
Burled Veneer Ink Well Set with drawer
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Burled Veneer Inkwell set with one drawer
Brass
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H 15 in W 12 in D 12 in
Antique Ink Well Set Solid Brass & Marble, Desk Set, gifts for men, desk accessory
Located in Harrisburg, PA
This solid brass antique ink well set has a beautiful patina the inside of the ink bowl sows evidence of much use.
Brass
Knights Helmet Ink Well
Located in New York, NY
A desk ink well in the form of a Knight's helmet. A stunning and exceptionally rare blackened cast bronze study of a 'closed' helmet that is the most iconic when a medieval knight is...
Bronze
20th Century Crown Staffordshire Hand Painted Porcelain Ink Set
By Crown Staffordshire
Located in Plymouth, MA
It includes the hand painted tray with 2 covered ink wells with their liners. The set is skillfully decorated with cobalt blue, gold and flowers.
Porcelain
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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
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