$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
Silver inkwell with cut-out grid, pen holders, bell & claw-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with cut-out grid, two pen stands, bell, inkwell, sander and resting on four claw-shaped feet.
Silver
19th Century French Napoleon III Marble Double Inkwell with Bronze Mounted Lids
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a desk, library, or study with this elegant antique French double inkwell. Crafted in France circa 1880 during the Napoleon III period, the writing accessory is made of rich...
Marble, Bronze
Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray
By Vernis Martin
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce nearly 300 year old Louis XV (1715-1774) period French gilt bronze ormolu mounted Japanned encrier (inkwell or inkstand) Paris, France, circa 1750, exceptionally executed i...
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid 19th Century Inkwell in the Form of a Pocket Globe
Located in London, GB
A fantastic inkwell in the form of a pocket globe, dating from the mid 19th century.
Pewter
Mid 19th Century Inkwell in the Form of a Pocket Globe
Located in London, GB
A fantastic inkwell in the form of a pocket globe, dating from the mid 19th century.
Pewter
Antique 19thC French Empire Gilt Bronze Marble Eagle Desk Set Twin Inkwell 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 19th century French Empire style gilt bronze & marble double inkwell eagle desk set, circa 1880. This very elegant antique inkwell desk set is made of the finest dark ...
Marble, Bronze
A Russian silver inkwell, jeweler: Johann Fredrik Akerblom, St. Petersburg 1836.
Located in Milan, IT
Cylindrical inkwell raised on four feet with chiseled and knurled floral edges.
Silver
Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Grapevine Bronze Inkwell With Pen Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass inkwell with pen holder with verdigris green patina In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Ap...
Bronze
Antique Anglo-Indian Styled Cast Metal Figural Camel Inkwell or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cast and cold-painted inkwell has no maker's marks, but presumed to have originated from Austria and dating to approximately 1900 and done in the Anglo-Indian style.
Spelter
Masterpiece inkwell, faun bacchus and putto motif, 1880/90 Belle Époque France
Located in Wien, AT
Exceptional table writing set with inkwell, featuring a particularly attractive design, made of Regule, dating from the late 19th century around 1880/90 in France.
Metal
Antique English Mahogany Inkwell Set with Black, Red and Copying Features
Located in New Orleans, LA
This inkwell set comes with three compartments and a glass tray.
Mahogany
19th-C. French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Ram Form Inkwell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-19th century French gilt bronze neo-classical style ram form inkwell. It has dual rams to possibly hold the writing instrument.
Bronze
Victorian English Brass Figural Pig Inkwell with Articulated Back Lids, C. 1875
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian English Brass Figural Pig Inkwell with Articulated Back Lids, c. 1875 Consists of four pieces, The figural pig, glass inkwell with domed brass cap, A small porcelain cup fo...
Brass
English Regency Inkwell in Patinated Bronze and Ormolu with Dolphin Mount
Located in London, GB
Two original porcelain inkwells (one with chipped lip) and two quill holders.
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Napoléon III. Inkwell from Bronze and Porcelain, Paris, France, 1839
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional antique Inkwell with rich bronze ornaments and three porcelain vessels.
Bronze
Chinese Enamel and Jade Inkwell with Pen, 19th/20th C. Ric#JD014
Located in Norton, MA
19th/20th century Chinese enamel and jade, inkwell with pen. Stone carved and pierced. Pen 7.5 in length.
Gold Plate, Silver
Gilt Bronze Figural Inkwell, E.F. Caldwell and Co., circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze figural inkwell, E.F. Caldwell and Co., circa 1900.
Bronze
$425Sale Price|34% Off
Bohemian Czech Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell with Water Lily Overlay
By Loetz Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Bohemian Czech Art Nouveau inkwell with metal water lily overlay in the style of Loetz, circa 1900s.
Metal, Brass
Sevres Porcelain Marbelized Gilt and Lustre Dolphin Inkwell, Dated 1832
Located in New York, NY
Marked MC-31 for Micaud.
Porcelain
Victorian Gilt and Patinated Bronze Ram's Head Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Fitted with candle arms in the shape of horns surmounted by a nozzle with gadrooned circular drip pans and with headdress moulded as cover opening to reveal a circular detachable gla...
Bronze
Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Pewter Inkwell with Violet Enamel Decoration.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
An English Arts & Crafts Pewter Inkwell with violet-colored enamel decoration to the top, and to each of the circles at the four corners.
Pewter
Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely 19th century French bronze ink well stand A good looking well made and decorative desk top ...
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your office desk with this large Empire style inkwell. Created in France circa 1870 and rectangular in shape, the inkwell features a bronze Roman soldier in the center sitti...
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th c. French Hand Painted Faience Inkwell, signed Alice Chaumeil
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good French inkwell faience with great colors and details. Minors chips on the edges but overall condition.
Ceramic
Charles X Mother of Pearl and Ormolu Watch Holder and Inkwell
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A disk decorated with and openwork lattice tops the piece. Two inkwells with delicately sculpted openwork patterns adorn the sides of the niche while two pen holders stand behind the...
Bronze
Exquisite Rococo Gilt-Bronze Malachite Encrier Inkwell Desk Set ca. 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Rarely do we find a form that is as fresh and exciting as this extraordinary inkwell - it is such an eye-catching piece, a scarce acquisition.
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique English Presentation Inkwell & Desk Set with Horse Jockey Theme
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique desk set has no maker's signature, but is presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1890 and done in the period Victorian style. The set is comp...
Onyx, Brass
19th-Century French Gilt-Bronze and Marble Figural Inkwell By F. Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Dublin, IE
A Fine 19th-Century French Gilt-Bronze and Marble Figural Inkwell By F. Barbedienne, Paris. A richly detailed Napoleon III period gilt-bronze inkwell, the central figure cast and fi...
Marble, Ormolu
$683Sale Price|65% Off
Silver inkwell with two trunk-shaped reservoirs, pen holder and raised base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two trunk-shaped reservoirs, pen holder and embossed base.
Silver
Jesson Birkett & Co, Stamped with Monogram. Arts & Crafts Silver Plated Inkwell
By Jesson Birkett & Co. 1
Located in London, GB
Arts & Crafts Silver Plated Inkwell and '682L'.
Silver Plate
Very Large and Fine 19th Century Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Chinoiserie and gilt bronze inkwell with a decorated scene. Fine gilt bronze detail with a patinated Oriental figure in the center and inkpots with mo...
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sèvres Porcelain and ormolu inkwell, stamped, P.C.G. The inkwell is raised by Fine fluted bun shaped feet below the beautiful wrap around ormolu gallery.
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Dore Double Inkwell with Candles
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore filigree double inkwell with candleholder sides and griffins.
Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze Inkwell on Rouge Marble Stand, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French gilt bronze inkwell on rouge marble stand. It is of superb quality and features a central figure of Diana The Huntress.
Bronze
French Empire Steel Inkwell with Gilt Bronze Trim and Glass Inserts
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire (19th Century) steel inkwell with gilt bronze trim with four original glass inserts and a side drawer.
Bronze, Steel
$3,557Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very nice quality French Japonisme Style inkwell Attributed to l'Escalier de Cristal, circa 1880 Resting on a diamond-shaped polychromed hand-painted porcelain tray representing l...
Ormolu
Antique Art Nouveau Gold Gilt Bronze Ormolu Inkstand Inkwell Office Desk Decor
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Art Nouveau Gold Gilt Bronze Ormolu Inkstand Inkwell Office Desk Decor Continental Gilt Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 11cm x 30cm x 18.5cm This elegant inkstan...
Bronze
19th Century English Silver and Tortoise Inkwell Signed Mappin and Webb
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English Mappin and Webb silver and tortoise inkwell with original glass liner for the ink.
$4,271Sale Price|65% Off
Chiseled silver inkwell with cut-out tray, three tanks, bell & claw feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chiseled silver inkwell, cut-out tray with three reservoirs, pen holder, bell and resting on four raised feet with claws.
Silver
Italian 1920s Art Deco Wrought Iron and Marble Bird Inkwell
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1920s Art Deco wrought iron and marble bird inkstand.
Marble, Wrought Iron
Edwardian Silver Mounted Hukin & Heath Cut Glass Jockey Cap Inkwell c1908
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Edwardian cut glass jockey cap inkwell by Hukin & Heath, mounted on a hallmarked English silver collar.
Sterling Silver
Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Pewter Inkwell with Violet Enamel Decoration.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
An English Arts & Crafts Pewter Inkwell with violet-colored enamel decoration to the top, and to each of the circles at the four corners.
Enamel, Pewter
French Bronze Louis Philippe Period Inkwell and Bell Set, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
The shaped and footed platform or stand with a central carrying handle and three fitted sections housing two inkwells and a sandwell all with removable lids, extending outward from t...
$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog
Located in Haarlem, NL
The Bulldog and and the monkey have their original inkwell, a lead and a ceramic one. The inkwell of the kingfisher was replaced, probably somewhere in the 1950s, with a perfect fitt...
Glass, Walnut
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Two 19th Century English Walnut Carved Victorian Dachshund Wiener Dog Inkwells
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of two very cute original 19th century carved wooden Victorian era wiener dogs or dachshund inkwells. The bigger one, which is a dachshund head, has a hinged lid that opens to r...
Brass
$450Sale Price|40% Off
Antique Green & Silver Mercury Glass Inkwell by W. Lund of London
Located in San Diego, CA
A large antique green and silver mercury glass Inkwell by W. Lund of London, circa 1890s. The well is bell shaped with a brass hinged lid.
Art Glass
Antique English Bronze, Brass and Glass Inkstand / Inkwell, circa 1870 Victorian
Located in Bath, GB
The footprint spans 10" x 8 1/2" and 4" tall at the rear; each inkwell measures 3" in diameter x 3 1/2" tall.
Blow glass and silver Art nouveau inkwell, depicting iris flowers, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Art Nouveau writing desk inkwell, made of a blow glass with silver inserts, depicting iris flowers.
Silver
Wooden Cased Inkwell Intricately Modelled as a Binocular Case, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Lifting the lid reveals two glass inkwells. This exquisitely crafted piece was originally made as a travel item, before the days of fountain pens.
Fruitwood
French Art Nouveau Lighted Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Sculpture by Korschann
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau lighted gilt bronze sculpture by Charles Korschann, depicting a woman holding a bouquet of flowers on a tray with an inkwell on the opposite side, circa 1900. Pi...
Bronze
Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Inkwell With Letter Rack Desk Set
Located in Land O' Lakes, FL
Designed for both beauty and function, the set includes a removable inkwell, an attached letter rack, and a pen rest.
Brass
Christian Thomsen Royal Copenhagen 1903 Art Nouveau Porcelain Cocks Inkwell #524
By Christian Thomsen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A collectors piece Signed and Numbered 524 The date stamp is from 1889-1922 Measures: Height 4.25 inch, width 10.5 inch, depth 4 inch In very good condition with tiny underglaze ...
Porcelain
Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820
Located in Knivsta, SE
Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Ebonized Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820 A rare and finely crafted Empire inkwell, dating from around the 1820s.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and favrile slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th ...
Bronze
1920s Art Deco Egyptian Revival Brass Pyramid Inkwell With Milk Glass Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1920s Art Deco era Egyptian Revival pyramid-shaped brass inkwell with milk glass ink container. The ink well has a top-hinged lid for easy access to ink when needed and is a...
Brass
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Sphinx Green Marble Desk Top Double Inkwell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Sphinx Green Marble Desk Top Double Inkwell. Item features decorative cast bronze sphinx like figures all mounted on an oval green marble base wh...
Bronze
19th Century Louis Philippe Inkwell in Red Marble and Gilt Bronze
Located in Roma, IT
A beautiful double inkwell mounted on a red marble from Verona base, resting on four gilt bronze pad feet.
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear
By Brienz Switzerland
Located in Barntrup, DE
Black Forest carved inkwell and pen rest with a bear, late 19th century.
Glass, Wood
Edgar Gilstrap Simpson ARTS & CRAFTS INKWELL, RUSKIN POTTERY LINER C.1900
By Ruskin Pottery
Located in Stourbridge, West Midlands
A fantastic quality beaten copper with turquoise finial arts and crafts inkwell signed by Edgar Simpson. A superb jewellery designer whose workmanship is of the very highest quality ...
Copper
$1,312Sale Price / set|25% Off
JOHN GRINSELL & SONS 1904 Edwardian Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Tray In .925
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Miami, FL
An inkwell desk tray designed by John Grinsell & Sons.
Silver, Sterling Silver
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