Chinese Art Deco Enameled Bronze Inkwell w/ Bird and Flower Motif, ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Art Deco Enameled Bronze Inkwell w/ Bird and Flower Motif ca. 1920 Dimensions: Height: 2.5 inches.
Brass
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Vert de Patricia marble inkwell. The inkwell is raised by Fine topie shaped feet below the elegantly shaped wrap ...
Marble, Ormolu
$5,250Sale Price|30% Off
Silver inkwell with two reservoirs and a tray cut out with flowers and palms
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs and a tray cut out with flowers and palms.
Silver
$3,850Sale Price|30% Off
Silver inkwell with two tanks, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet.
Silver
Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell Modelled as a Monkey Castrating a Cat!!
Located in London, GB
Well what can I say about this incredible Inkwell, I have seen many examples from this period that depict monkeys tormenting cats but I have never seen one that is quite this extreme!
Bronze
Late 19th Century Silver Antique Inkwell with Base Obtained from a Deer Hoof
Located in Milan, IT
Silver inkwell with base obtained from a deer hoof. English manufacture of the late 19th century.
Bone
Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Desk Pen Tray With Glass Insert, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkstand with one glass for the ink in the center. Made of Gutta-Percha in a very nice condition.
Glass, Resin
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Siena Marble Inkwell
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of rectangular shape, decorated with gothic cathedral arcades, with two wells and two pen holders, raised on a Siena marble base raised on scrolled feet. Between the twelfth and six...
Siena Marble, Bronze
"The Kiss, " Romantic, Rare Bronze Inkwell/Pen Tray with Nudes and Aquatic Motif
By Otto Strandman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece is signed and displays the foundry mark; it retains its original bronze lid for the inkwell.
Bronze
Antique French Bronze D'ore & Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Set on Stand, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze D'Ore and cut crystal inkwell desk set on stand, Circa 1900. Includes inkwell, pen holder, pen nib brush and drip box.
Crystal, Bronze
$6,450Sale Price|56% Off
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier Inkwell by Boin Taburet
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze, mahogany and porcelain Encrier (Inkwell). The oval mahogany base surmounted with an ormolu mounted trim, dual-trays and fi...
Bronze, Ormolu
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
Silver inkwell in the shape of a knight's helmet with a shell at the base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell in the shape of a knight's helmet with a shell on the base.
Silver
$4,200Sale Price|30% Off
Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two reservoirs, pen stand and resting on four claw feet.
Silver
$1,750Sale Price / set|22% Off
Antique Art Nouveau Double Inkwell on Sterling Silver Tray by J E Caldwell & Co.
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Art Nouveau double inkwell on sterling silver tray by J E Caldwell & Co., circa 1900.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$1,879Sale Price|65% Off
Silver inkwell with two glass tanks on a base with floral reliefs on four feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with embossed floral motifs and a monogram card, letter holder, pearly frieze and set on four round feet.
Silver
Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU
By Henri Chapu
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Inkwell in red Griotte marble and gilt bronze representing an allegory of writing by Henri Chapu (1833-1891).
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Rare Antique Bronze Inkwell By Joseph D´Aste (1881-1945), Young Boy and Goose
By Joseph d' Aste
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell by the artist and sculptor Joseph D´Aste.
Marble, Bronze
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.
Bronze
Unusual Mid 19th Century Bronze & Ormolu Inkwell in the Form of Well-Cast Coc
Located in London, GB
An unusual mid 19th Century bronze & ormolu Inkwell in the form of well-cast Cockerel with lifting head, spurs and flamboyant tail feathers, raised on moulded socle.
Bronze
Dutch Silver and Crystal Cut Inkwell by J.M. Van Kempen and Son, 1874
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Silver and Crystal Cut Inkwell by J.M. Van Kempen and Son, 1874 The silver and crystal inkwell consists of 3 parts, all silver pieces are marked with the Dutch silver hall ma...
Crystal, Silver
$1,520Sale Price / set|41% Off
19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
Located in Haarlem, NL
I have never seen this before. He has no inkwell insert.
Glass, Bone, Walnut
Art Déco German Silvered Metal Pen Tray and Inkwell Decorative Desk Stand by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
It comprises an elongated pen tray and inkwell etched with intricate motifs. Standing just 3 inches tall, the desk stand exemplifies the transitional elegance of turn-of-the-century ...
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
$1,110Sale Price|65% Off
Silver inkwell w/ two tanks, resting on a base w/ a grate & four cut-out feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two tanks, resting on a base with a grate and four cut-out feet.
Silver
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...
Brass
Neo-Greek Inkwell by C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet and J. Brandely, France, Circa 1867
By Emmanuel Fremiet, Jean Brandely, Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in PARIS, FR
Central niche ornamented with a winged creature. Inkwell flanked by two felines. Toped by a penholder representing a Moorish head resting on an eagle claw.
Copper
Royal Blue Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Pen Tray in the Louis XVI Taste
Located in London, GB
An Ensemble de Bureau in the Louis XVI Taste Constructed using gilt bronze, and 'Sevres' style porcelain having 'Bleu de Roi' borders, and hand painted with polychrome foliate and...
Ormolu, Bronze
Gilded Bronze and Turquoise Enameled Earthenware Inkstand By Theodore Deck.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilded bronze and turquoise enameled earthenware inkstand by Theodore Deck from the Napoleon III period, 19th century. Inkwell by Theodore Deck, from the Napoleon III period, 19th c...
Bronze
Rare Palais Royal-Style Gilt-Bronze Inkstand with Mother-of-Pearl Trinket Dishes
Located in Nottingham, GB
At the centre is the original cut-glass inkwell, surmounted by an exceptionally substantial gilt-bronze cover.
Bronze
French First Empire Inkstand with Eagle in Bronze on Siena Marble, circa 1810
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
The rectangular Siena marble base is raised on four gilt-bronze feet and fitted with two cylindrical inkwell holders, retaining their original glass liners and hinged covers.
Siena Marble, Bronze
Antique Sterling Silver Double Inkstand by Robert Frederick Fox
By Robert Frederick Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The fine and impressive inkwell vessels are also fitted with hinged hallmarked covers, which feature protruding semi circular thumb pieces.
Sterling Silver
French champleve Chinoiserie inkstand
Located in New York, NY
., rectangular stand, blue and red enamel ground with blue florals, censer-form inkwell to center, raised on bracket feet, att .
Bronze
Antique Victorian Egyptian Revival Inkstand Standish 19th Century
By Henry Wilkinson & Co.
Located in London, GB
It features a pair of cut glass detachable inkwells with a central trinket box featuring a beautiful sphinx sculpture on the lid.
Silver
French Art Deco Marble and Bronze Ink Well
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco marble inkwell with bronze details and well atop. The size and wonderful art deco detail make for this piece a complement to many desks.
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Inkstand, Samuel Smily, London 1845
By Samuel Smily
Located in London, London
The stand is supported by four scrolling foliate feet and is fitted with two square, diamond-cut glass inkwells, each topped with a silver hinged cover. One side of the gallery featu...
Sterling Silver
Substantial French Empire Figural Encrier
Located in London, GB
To the front and sides of the figure are two inkwells. The flame in the middle is a lid that lifts off to reveal the sander.
Marble, Ormolu
Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze and Marble Inkstand by Franz Xaver Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
The central scene is flanked by bronze inkwells. Each one includes a removable porcelain liner.
Marble, Bronze
Large c.1900 Johannes Gutenberg Bronze Inkstand on Nero Portoro Marble
Located in Lisse, NL
At approximately 22 inches wide, this is not a small collector's inkwell but a genuine sculptural desk centerpiece.
Marble, Bronze
Majolica Boat Ink Stand c.1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
Majolica Boat Ink Stand c.1850 [L 10.5" x W 4.25" x H 5"]
Ceramic
A George V silver double inkstand presented to Major Seymour Egerton
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George V silver double inkstand presented to Major Seymour Egerton, Coldstream Guards, by Prince Arthur Duke of Connaught & Strathearn, of rectangular form with two pen trays a...
Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand by Charles & George Fox, 1846
By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique Victorian...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Walter and John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass inkstand / desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnific...
Sterling Silver
French Porcelain Inkstand, Sèvres Style, 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
Nineteenth century. The inkwell features an elongated shaped tray with two covered ink pots flanking a central well.
Porcelain
$1,382Sale Price|30% Off
Early Century Art Nouveau Ink Well and Pen Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Crafted from ornate metalwork, this inkwell takes on the form of a beautifully detailed woman's head and hair.
Metal
$702Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Brass ink stand in the form of a Gentleman Pushing a cart
By John Foote, Jr.
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Brass ink stand in the form of a Gentleman Pushing a cart Cast Brass Figure of a gentleman with a top hat Brass cart Pen stand in front, Moulded glass inkwell with bra...
Brass
19th Century Vieille Garde Sculpture on Inkstand by A. Le Véel and Susse Frères
By Susse Freres, Armand LeVeel 1
Located in North Miami, FL
Two circular lidded inkwells in gilt bronze flank the figure, their finely chased decoration harmonizing with the rest of the ensemble.
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
$199Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Chinese Qing Blue & White Round Porcelain Ink Seal Paste Box 5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinese Qing blue and white round paste box featuring a mountain landscape scene with pagoda and fisherman. Dimensions: 5" x 2" (D x H)
Porcelain
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
19th century dolphin Inkstand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Ram Horn and Silver Plate Dolphin Inkwell, bearing a pair of ram’s horns, mounted with plated dolphin mounts, the tail suspending a bell, the beater for which is on mounts to the fro...
Oak
Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand by John Grinsell & Sons, 1898
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver fox inkstand; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressiv...
Sterling Silver
Gilded Bronze, Enameled Earthenware Inkstand, Japanese Style, Napoleon III Era.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilded bronze and enameled earthenware inkstand, Japanese style, Napoleon III era, 19th century. Japanese inkstand, from the Napoleon III period, 19th century, enameled earthenware ...
Bronze
Patinated And Gilded Bronze Inkstand From The Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Patinated and gilded bronze inkstand from the Napoleon III period, 19th century, in Japanese style. Japanese-style inkstand, from the Napoleon III period, 19th century, in patinated...
Bronze
$315Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
A classic design covers the flat base. Similar inkwells can be found in the specialized literature: "The Collector´s World of inkwells - Jean & Franklin Hunting", page 193.
Glass, Resin
Antique Victorian Walnut & Ebonised Brass Mounted Inkstand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Offered for sale is this mid 19th Century Victorian antique walnut and ebonised brass mounted inkstand having original ornate brass handle and decorative brass detailing with two ori...
Brass
Antique English Regency Porcelain Worcester Dragons in Compartments Ink Well
Located in Wilton, CT
Exquisite antique Worcester porcelain desk inkstand and cover in "dragons in compartments" or "bengal tiger" pattern. A stunning piece of English Regency chinoiserie in imari palette...
Porcelain
French gilt bronze and marble inkstand of a majestic lioness, circa 1850
Located in Central England, GB
Her head lifts and hinges back to reveal a hidden brass inkwell. The lioness is mounted onto a figured white marble base, which is raised onto four bronze ball feet.
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th century William IV bronze and ormolu pen tray
Located in London, GB
A large William IV period bronze & ormolu Pentray having cutglass inkwells and central urn with leaf and shell border & carrying handles, supported on bold leaf scrolled feet.
Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Bronze And Porcelain Inkstand
Located in Essex, MA
Chinoiserie surface with rocaille bronze borders and holding three holders one for a sander and one ink and other pens. Porcelain likely by Samson.
Bronze
Antique English Brass Double Ink Stand, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English brass double inkwell stand circa 1880.
Brass
$970Sale Price|25% Off
French Art Nouveau Double Crystal Crystal and Art Deco Wood Pen Holder
Located in Miami, FL
Dimensions: Base, 11" Long x 7 1/2" wide; Crystal inkwell, 2 1/2" square W x 2" H
Crystal
Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
The marble is a soft grey color and the inkwell itself nicely crafted.
Marble, Bronze
Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray.
By Townshend & Co.
Located in London, GB
An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray with a pair of porcelain inkwells decorated with cherry blossoms. Impressed makers mark.
Brass
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