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Edwardian Sterling Silver and Crystal Footed Inkstand
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Crystal Footed Inkstand

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Crystal Footed Inkstand

By William Naylor

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian sterling silver and crystal footed inkstand, the inkwell anving a sterling silver hinged

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Inkstands

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Inscribed English Sterling Silver Inkstand London 1872
Inscribed English Sterling Silver Inkstand London 1872

Inscribed English Sterling Silver Inkstand London 1872

By Hands & Sons

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English sterling silver inkstand the cut crystal bottle with a sterling cap mounted on a lobed

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkstands

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Inkstand, London, 1905
Antique English Sterling Silver Inkstand, London, 1905

Antique English Sterling Silver Inkstand, London, 1905

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique English sterling silver inkstand London 1905 James Parkes. Rectangular shape, gadroon, and

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Early 1900s English Georgian Antique Inkstands

Materials

Sterling Silver

Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand
Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand

Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand

By Boin-Taburet

Located in Astoria, NY

Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand, late 19th century, with cherub writing on a

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Inkstands

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Exceptional Victorian Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkstand
Exceptional Victorian Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkstand

Exceptional Victorian Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkstand

By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox

Located in New York, NY

An elaborate inkstand, incorporating a candleholder which presumably could be used to melt the wax

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1850s English Victorian Antique Inkstands

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Boulle & Cut Brass Inkstand
19th Century French Boulle & Cut Brass Inkstand

19th Century French Boulle & Cut Brass Inkstand

Located in London, GB

This is an absolutely stunning antique French Boulle & cut brass inkstand circa 1860 in date

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1860s French Antique Inkstands

Materials

Brass

Antique French Ormolu & Porcelain Inkstand c.1870
Antique French Ormolu & Porcelain Inkstand c.1870

Antique French Ormolu & Porcelain Inkstand c.1870

Located in London, GB

inkstand compromises of two inkwells centered by a pounce pot and a pen tray. The inkstand is further

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19th Century French Antique Inkstands

Large Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand Inkwell, 1895
Large Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand Inkwell, 1895

Large Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand Inkwell, 1895

By Walter and John Barnard

Located in London, GB

lids. The Inkstand has a rectangular form and stands on four impressive scroll feet. The sides of the

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkstands

Materials

Sterling Silver

c.1870 German Black Forest Double Inkstand
c.1870 German Black Forest Double Inkstand

c.1870 German Black Forest Double Inkstand

Located in Highwood, IL

Amazing nature inspired hand-carved double inkwell depicting twigs, flowers and a wonderful seashell, too. An interesting addition to a desk in a home office, or fabulous in a inkwel...

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19th Century German Black Forest Antique Inkstands

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely antique French ebonised cut brass Boulle work encrier, circa 1840 in date and made in the manner of George Bullock. The encrier comprises two glass inkwells and a li...

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19th Century French Antique Inkstands

Antique Malachite Inkwell Desk Set French Inkstand
Antique Malachite Inkwell Desk Set French Inkstand

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 Inkstands

Materials

Glass

Secessionist Jugendstil Pewter Inkstand, WMF, Germany, circa 1910
Secessionist Jugendstil Pewter Inkstand, WMF, Germany, circa 1910

Secessionist Jugendstil Pewter Inkstand, WMF, Germany, circa 1910

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Secessionist Jugendstil Pewter Inkstand, WMF, Germany, circa 1910. The inkstand of large

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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique Inkstands

Materials

Pewter

A 19th c. Blackforest Carved Wooden Owl Inkstand

A 19th c. Blackforest Carved Wooden Owl Inkstand

Located in Greenwich, CT

A 19th Century Black Forest carving of an owl standing on a inkstand base. Good color and finely

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19th Century German Antique Inkstands

Materials

Wood

Fine English Bronze, Brass and Cut Glass Inkstand
Fine English Bronze, Brass and Cut Glass Inkstand

Fine English Bronze, Brass and Cut Glass Inkstand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine William IV patinated bronze, brass and cut glass two bottle inkstand with a central cast

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19th Century British Regency Antique Inkstands

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Chinese 18th Century Ormolu-Mounted Famille Verte Inkstand
Chinese 18th Century Ormolu-Mounted Famille Verte Inkstand

Chinese 18th Century Ormolu-Mounted Famille Verte Inkstand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Chinese 18th century ormolu-mounted famille verte inkstand. A stand of this form with Spanish

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18th Century Chinese Antique Inkstands

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Lacquer Inkstand
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Lacquer Inkstand

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Lacquer Inkstand

Located in Kittery Point, ME

charming inkstand is very much in keeping with period pieces from the mid-18th century which would have

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkstands

Materials

Bronze

Fabulous Equestrian / Horse Racing Inkstand, c.1890, Jockey
Fabulous Equestrian / Horse Racing Inkstand, c.1890, Jockey

Fabulous Equestrian / Horse Racing Inkstand, c.1890, Jockey

Located in Bath, GB

stamp storage compartment. The front of the inkstand is mounted with a horse's head; the perfect

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Inkstands

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand
Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand

Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand

Located in Montreal, QC

This inkstand exemplifies the excellence of French decorative accessories of the period. The design

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkstands

Materials

Crystal, Brass

English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830
English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830

English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830

Located in Paris, FR

inkstand is composed of two inkwells and two penholders. Dim: W: 3.9 in – D: 3.9in – H: 3.5in. Silver

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1830s English George IV Antique Inkstands

Materials

Agate, Silver

19th Century Paul Storr George III Silver Inkstand
19th Century Paul Storr George III Silver Inkstand

19th Century Paul Storr George III Silver Inkstand

By Paul Storr

Located in New Orleans, LA

This magnificent silver inkstand by the preeminent silversmith Paul Storr is a work of Georgian

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19th Century English George III Antique Inkstands

Materials

Silver

Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820
Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820

Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820

Located in London, GB

' inkstand, made from rosewood, circa 1820 in date. The set was expertly inlaid with brass scrolling

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Early 19th Century English Antique Inkstands

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Inkwell / Desk Tidy 1871
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Inkwell / Desk Tidy 1871

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Inkwell / Desk Tidy 1871

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Antique Victorian Solid Silver Inkstand with two glass lined Inkwells with hinged lids

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkstands

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Sterling Georgian Style Inkstand Inkwell, London 1925 Harrods
English Sterling Georgian Style Inkstand Inkwell, London 1925 Harrods

English Sterling Georgian Style Inkstand Inkwell, London 1925 Harrods

By Harrods Ltd (Richard Woodman Burbridge)

Located in Toronto, Ontario

English Sterling Silver Georgian style Inkstand Inkwell, London 1925 retailed by Harrods. The

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Early 20th Century English Antique Inkstands

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gilt Bronze and Ebonised Wood Boulle Marquetry Antique Inkstand
Gilt Bronze and Ebonised Wood Boulle Marquetry Antique Inkstand

Gilt Bronze and Ebonised Wood Boulle Marquetry Antique Inkstand

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

This antique English inkstand was crafted in the 19th century in ormolu and tortoiseshell using the

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19th Century English Baroque Antique Inkstands

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Rare Antique Victorian Silver Golf Inkstand or Inkwell, 1895
Rare Antique Victorian Silver Golf Inkstand or Inkwell, 1895

Rare Antique Victorian Silver Golf Inkstand or Inkwell, 1895

By Lee & Wigfull

Located in London, GB

An extremely rare antique Victorian solid silver inkwell or inkstand showing the figure of a golfer

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkstands

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Inkstand by Hamilton & Inches
Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Inkstand by Hamilton & Inches

Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Inkstand by Hamilton & Inches

By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver inkstand made by

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Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Antique Inkstands

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Burr Walnut Stationery Casket, Blotter Inkstand
19th Century Burr Walnut Stationery Casket, Blotter Inkstand

19th Century Burr Walnut Stationery Casket, Blotter Inkstand

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful antique Victorian ivorine and brass mounted desk set, circa 1860 in date.  The set compromises a superb faux walnut veneer writing slope with a fitted gold too...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Inkstands

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely antique French ebonised cut brass Boulle work encrier, circa 1840 in date and retailed by the eminent retailer J.C. Vickery, of Regents Street, London. The encrie...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Inkstands

Materials

Brass

Charles X Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Walnut Inkstand
Charles X Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Walnut Inkstand

Charles X Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Walnut Inkstand

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Of circular form with round cast and chased serpent handle on a baluster stem and circular base mounted with paired turned rings enclosing three cylindrical cut glass containers alte...

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19th Century French Antique Inkstands

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Italian Inkstand Barocco Style, Turin, 1839
19th Century Italian Inkstand Barocco Style, Turin, 1839

19th Century Italian Inkstand Barocco Style, Turin, 1839

Located in VALENZA, IT

Silver 800 rectangular inkwell on feet in Baroque style characterized by embossed and chiselled shells and swirls. At the centre of the inkwell a bell is positioned while on the sid...

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1830s Italian Baroque Antique Inkstands

Materials

Silver

A Regency period large bronze and ormolu inkstand
A Regency period large bronze and ormolu inkstand

A Regency period large bronze and ormolu inkstand

Located in London, GB

A large early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Pen tray having well scrolled handles, glass inkwells and central taperstick, supported on Lions paw feet.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Inkstands

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand

Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand

Located in London, GB

Depicting a winged putto as a drummer

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkstands

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

William & George Sissons Victorian Silver Plated Inkstand, circa 1870
William & George Sissons Victorian Silver Plated Inkstand, circa 1870

William & George Sissons Victorian Silver Plated Inkstand, circa 1870

By William and George Sissons

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Particular silver plate inkstand attributed to William & George Sissons, marked on the bottom

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1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Inkstands

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Victorian Brass Lobster Shaped Inkstand, c.1890
19th Century Victorian Brass Lobster Shaped Inkstand, c.1890

19th Century Victorian Brass Lobster Shaped Inkstand, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th Century Victorian polished brass lobster shaped inkstand, with two inkwells and

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkstands

Materials

Brass

Rare 18th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Inkstand
Rare 18th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Inkstand

Rare 18th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Inkstand

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Paris, FR

French Napoleon III oval-shaped inkwell. The inkstand is crafted in 18th century Sevres soft-paste

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkstands

Materials

Bronze

The Coronation Inkstand and Pen of King Edward VII
The Coronation Inkstand and Pen of King Edward VII

The Coronation Inkstand and Pen of King Edward VII

By George Fox

Located in New Orleans, LA

Royal provenance and an extraordinary history set apart this one-of-a-kind silver-gilt inkstand and

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Early 20th Century English Other Antique Inkstands

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand with Glass Inkwells 1837 William IV
Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand with Glass Inkwells 1837 William IV

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand with Glass Inkwells 1837 William IV

By Robinson, Edkins, & Aston

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Solid Silver rectangular Inkstand with an ornate shell, leaf and scroll border and

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19th Century English William IV Antique Inkstands

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century

Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This charming antique Black Forest inkstand dates from circa 1880. Beautifully modelled, hand

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1880s Antique Inkstands

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Victorian Silver Inkstand 1880 Inkwell Desk Tidy Pen Tray
Antique Victorian Silver Inkstand 1880 Inkwell Desk Tidy Pen Tray

Antique Victorian Silver Inkstand 1880 Inkwell Desk Tidy Pen Tray

By Walter and John Barnard

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Antique Victorian sterling Silver Inkstand with a pair of Inkwells, a central

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkstands

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old English Ellis Silver Plate Georgian Style, "Adam" Influenced Inkstand
Old English Ellis Silver Plate Georgian Style, "Adam" Influenced Inkstand

Old English Ellis Silver Plate Georgian Style, "Adam" Influenced Inkstand

By Ellis Bros.

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Very rare English Ellis silver plate "Georgian style "Adam" influenced inkstand with original panel

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Early 20th Century English Adam Style Antique Inkstands

Materials

Silver Plate

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkstand with Nude Venus, 1900
French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkstand with Nude Venus, 1900

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkstand with Nude Venus, 1900

By Silaguy

Located in Antwerp, BE

Venus, beautiful French Art Nouveau bronze inkwell with nude and seashell. Signature/ Marks: Silaguy Style: Art Nouveau Date: 1900 Material: Bronze Origin: France Size: L. 26 cm. x H...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Inkstands

Materials

Bronze

A Regency Mahogany, Sheffield plate and Sterling Silver Inkstand
A Regency Mahogany, Sheffield plate and Sterling Silver Inkstand

A Regency Mahogany, Sheffield plate and Sterling Silver Inkstand

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The rectangular silvered top with a gadrooned edge and a pen tray at each side, the center supporting a chamber candlestick, and flanked by two glass containers for ink and sand, the...

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19th Century English Antique Inkstands

Materials

Metal

Charles X Inkstand in Blue Opaline and Gilt Bronze
Charles X Inkstand in Blue Opaline and Gilt Bronze

Charles X Inkstand in Blue Opaline and Gilt Bronze

Located in Paris, FR

Small, circular inkwell in turquoise opaline with two inkwells and a pounce pot. It is mounted with gilded bronze that is intricately decorated with ribbing and spiraling beadwork. T...

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1820s Antique Inkstands

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely antique French coromandel wood and cut brass Boulle work ink stand, circa 1840 in date and made in the manner of George Bullock. The encrier comprises two glass ...

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1840s French Antique Inkstands

Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock
Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock

Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine early Victorian Boulle-work and ebony inkstand after George Bullock, of circular form with

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1840s English Antique Inkstands

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by William Hutton & Sons, Antique Victorian
Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by William Hutton & Sons, Antique Victorian

Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by William Hutton & Sons, Antique Victorian

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Victorian sterling silver desk standish has a rectangular shaped form. This inkstand is fitted with an

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Inkstands

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Inkstand by Barbour Silver Company
American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Inkstand by Barbour Silver Company

American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Inkstand by Barbour Silver Company

By Barbour Silver Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

A spectacular American Art Nouveau peened sterling silver inkstand with overall foliate decoration

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Inkstands

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century, Victorian Solid Silver Inkstand, Robert Hennell, c.1850
19th Century, Victorian Solid Silver Inkstand, Robert Hennell, c.1850

19th Century, Victorian Solid Silver Inkstand, Robert Hennell, c.1850

By Robert Hennell

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th Century Victorian silver large lidded inkstand, of rectangular casket form, with a hindged lid

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkstands

Materials

Silver

Fabulous Antique English Sterling and Cut Glass Hand Pierced Double Inkstand
Fabulous Antique English Sterling and Cut Glass Hand Pierced Double Inkstand

Fabulous Antique English Sterling and Cut Glass Hand Pierced Double Inkstand

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Exquisite Antique English hallmarked STERLING SILVER and cut crystal Two Bottle Inkstand or

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Inkstands

Materials

Silver

19th Century Willliam IV Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Boulle Inkstand
19th Century Willliam IV Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Boulle Inkstand

19th Century Willliam IV Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Boulle Inkstand

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely antique French mother-of-pearl marquetry and red Boulle encrier, or inkstand

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1830s British William IV Antique Inkstands

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver gallery inkstand made

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Inkstands

Materials

Sterling Silver

1890s Antique Chinese Export Silver Inkstand and Pen Rack by Woshing
1890s Antique Chinese Export Silver Inkstand and Pen Rack by Woshing

1890s Antique Chinese Export Silver Inkstand and Pen Rack by Woshing

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver inkstand and pen stand made by

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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Inkstands

Materials

Silver

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Antique Inkstands For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique inkstands is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and bronze, all antique inkstands available were constructed with great care. Antique inkstands have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique inkstands bearing Victorian or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique inkstands are appealing in their simplicity, but Walter and John Barnard, Charles Fox and Elkington & Co. produced popular antique inkstands that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Inkstands?

Antique inkstands can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,044, while the lowest priced sells for $76 and the highest can go for as much as $102,083.

Finding the Right Desk-accessories for You

Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.

Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.

Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.

As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.

Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).

Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.

The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.

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Questions About Antique Inkstands
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An inkwell is a small jar or container made to conveniently hold ink for a writer. Inkwells were often made of glass, pewter, brass or porcelain. You’ll find a variety of inkells from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.