Edwardian Sterling Silver 'Anvil' Inkwell by George Unite & Sons
By George Unite & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The waisted lower portion of this impressive antique inkwell is plain and unembellished. This Edwardian silver inkwell is fitted with an impressive hinged hallmarked sterling silv...
Sterling Silver
Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING WHIMSICAL BLACK FOREST DESK ACCESSORY WITH HAND-CARVED RABBIT, TREE PEN REST, AND HAT-LIDDED GLASS INKWELLS. From our Black Forest collection, we are delig...
Glass, Wood
Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Crystal Inkwell
By Goodnow & Jenks
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted, controlled bubbles crystal inkwell with hinged lid, Ca. 1895, Boston, Goodnow and Jenks, - makers, The inkwell measures approximately 3 in...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$3,339Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and rare large figural inkwell, beautifully executed in the form of an Owl with fine detail.
Brass
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze inkwell In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Marshall Field & Co.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Pattern Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Adam" pattern gilt bronze inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.5"W x 3.5...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Large Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Chinese" pattern bronze large inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.5"W x 6.5"D x 4.5...
Bronze
Mahogany And Gilded Bronze Inkwell, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mahogany and gilded bronze inkwell, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Gilded bronze and mahogany inkwell, 19th century, Napoleon III period, with a drawer around the base.
Bronze
$1,537Sale Price|65% Off
Silver inkwell with blue enamel, pen & gold-lined reservoir
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Gilt silver inkwell, enamels, acanthus leaf handles, resting on four feet on a wooden base.
Silver
$683Sale Price|65% Off
Silver inkwell with reliefs, two containers & palm-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with reliefs and applications with two containers resting on four palm-shaped feet.
Silver
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell with Bronze Statuettes representing "Night & Day" by Michelangelo, crystal ink containers with elaborate gilt bronze covers.
Marble, Griotte Marble, Bronze
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece Desk decorative inkwell. The base of the inkstand is made of clear crystal, intricately cut glass with a pattern that reflec...
Crystal, Metal
$1,196Sale Price|65% Off
Silver inkwell with grape motifs, bell, sandpit & hinged lids
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with reliefs in the shape of bunches of grapes and vines, a bell, a sandpit, pen holders and hinged lids.
Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Silvered Bronze and Abalone Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts period silvered bronze and inlaid abalone inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: ...
Bronze
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells
Located in Suffolk, GB
Two original square cut-glass inkwells each with a brass screw-top lid sit neatly within recessed compartments on the upper tier.
Rosewood
Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Bath, GB
The cast Owl is a figural inkwell with a hinged lid revealing a glass ink chamber within.
Bronze
$2,693Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair Of French Champlevé Desk Inkwells, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French pair of Champlevé enamel inkwells from the 19th century, created in the opulent Napoleon III style: - A 19th century French inkwell in Champlevé enamel and bronze, mounted ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Butterfly Finial Origin: Probably France Material: Gilded metal with floral engraving and enamel decoration Date: Circa 1870–1890 Dimensions: H × D: 11 x 15 cm Descri...
Brass, Enamel
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain. Hand-painted. Late 19th century.
Porcelain
Superb French Rococo Style Bronze Double Inkwell for Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb French Rococo style bronze double inkwell is a luxurious example of 19th-century decorative artistry and functional elegance.
Bronze
Late 19th Century Victorian Silver Plated and Green Glass Inkwell
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This Late 19th Century Victorian inkwell set exemplifies intricate craftsmanship and luxurious design.
Silver Plate
Wonderful Heart Shaped Oak and Silver Inkwell, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
This ink stand also includes a pen rest at the top of the heart, with a square inkwell in the center, and below the inkwell is a heart shaped silver plated plaque.
Silver Plate
Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Elephant Inkwell Desk Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Comprises of 2 candle holders, stamp, nib box or inkwell, pen tray. Antique Anglo Indian handcrafted Ebony Elephant Inkwell Colombo Ceylon desktop inkstand..
Ebony
Art Deco Cut Crystal & Silver Plate Inkwell Signed Cross
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of historical elegance to your desk with this Art Deco Cut Crystal & Silver Plate Inkwell, signed by Cross, England, from the early 20th century.
Crystal, Silver Plate
Victorian Inkwell, Hardstone Mosaic & Brass, Hand-Carved, Circa 1850
Located in Queens, NY
The inkwells and pedestal are cut from thick faceted glass with brass tops plus removable lids.
Brass
Antique Brass Equestrian Inkwell with Horseshoe Base, Circa 1870s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Brass letter holder and inkwell. The base is a horseshoe with a horse & jockey attached.
Crystal, Brass
Pair Of Antique Inkwells, Glass and Silvered, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of antique glass inkwells with silvered lids, France, circa 1880s.
Silver
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Massive Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, by Hans Müller
By Hans Muller
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, by Hans Müller Austrian, circa 1900. Behold the Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, a masterpiece attributed to the skilled hands of Ha...
Bronze
$636Sale Price|20% Off
French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass & Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass and Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell France, circa 1870s A magnificent French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass and Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell, dating back to the...
Quartz, Marble, Ormolu
Antique Green Glass Inkwell with Ormolu Mounts, French Empire Style
Located in Nashville, TN
Somewhat larger than the usual Empire or Empire styled glass inkwell , see two photos ,this one sitting on raised platform with two more typically sized inkwells.
Blown Glass
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...
Onyx, Bronze
A Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Four bronze inkwells of this form appear in the ‘ventes Carpeaux’ from 1871-1874.
Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze Inkwell, French Louis XVI Style, 1870s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unleash the Spirit of French Louis XVI: Antique gilt Bronze Inkwell Transport yourself to a time of artistic brilliance with this captivating antique gilt bronze inkwell, meticulousl...
Bronze
Eagle bronze inkwell, signed Anton Puchegger, Austria circa 1890.
By Anton Puchegger
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze inkwell depicting a standing eagle with folded wings.
Bronze
Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
A rare 19th-century inkwell and dusting pan made of bronze-patinated cast brass, with gilded details, depicting John Falstaff, inspired by Friedrich Wilhelm August Castner.
Brass, Bronze
Empire gilt bronze inkwell, Turquin marble base - early 19th century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine Empire style inkwell, Restauration period circa 1830 - 1840. The bronze inkwell is finely chiseled and gilt with fine gold ; it rests on an ormolu 6-peaks star set on a blue T...
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century French treen inkwell with pen holder. Elegantly decorated with subtly colored chinoiserie scenes of gardens & bamboo follies.
Brass
$457Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Thatched Roof Cottage, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional antique inkwell made from bronze, gilded. Little house with cute details.
Gold, Bronze
French Lapislazuli and Silver Inkwell by Gustave Keller, 1920s
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in BARCELONA, ES
What sets this inkwell apart is its exquisite combination of materials and meticulous detailing.
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Danish 18th Century Blue Faience Inkwell by Store Kongensgade
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
The David Collection and the Danish National Museum both have similar inkwell on display.
Faience
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.
Brass, Enamel
Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Little is known about the origins of this amazing piece, apart from it being from France, circa 1900. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, ...
Bronze
Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The inkwell is composed of a soft pine which has been hand-carved and crafted to depict a seated dog.
Art Glass, Softwood
Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Inkwells with hinged lids and original ceramic inserts flank a lengthwise, recessed pen holder.
Brass
Victorian English Inkwell in Silver Plated, Queen Anne Style
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Both Buddhism and Taoism used the representation of the pearl as a symbol of wisdom and enlightenment. The inkwell is perfect in all its parts, has only one repair of the time in the...
Crystal, Silver Plate
Victorian Brass Inkwell In The Form Of A Terrier
Located in Essex, MA
Cast terrier with hinge lid opening to an inkwell. From the estate of the founder of Yankee Candle Co.
Brass
French Art Deco Dodo Bird Inkwell by Maurice Frécourt, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
French Art Deco Dodo Bird Inkwell by Maurice Frécourt, 1920s A striking and highly decorative French Art Deco inkwell by the noted sculptor Maurice Frécourt (1890–1961), created dur...
Marble, Spelter
$2,096Sale Price|20% Off
Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Double inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze Important double inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilded bronze with nice neo-classical decorations, XIXth century.
Bronze
Antique Inkwell, Bronze, Late 19th Century, Dog and Cat
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell made of bronze. Depicted is a doghouse with a dog barking at the cat on the roof.
Bronze
Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
Located in Bath, GB
The large inkwell is made from a hefty piece of crystal with a hinged lid, engraved clearly as a presentation piece in 1897, some usual wear to the plate on the interior.
Silver Plate
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.
Brass, Enamel
Canova Italian inkwell in bronze and marble circa 1850.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big CANOVA inkwell in italian old bronze with marble base circa 1850.
Marble, Bronze
Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The inside has a brass lidded inkwell and glass liner. A truly wonderful piece and a must desk accessory for a dog lover.
Glass, Wood
Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.
Onyx, Bronze
Ceramic inkwell-pen holder depicting a Pierrot, Austria 1930.
Located in Milan, IT
An inkwell and pen holder, made of painted ceramic, depicting the character of Pierrot from the Commedia dell'Arte.
Ceramic
Ransomers Patent De La Rue 02 Antique Traveling Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful antique traveling inkwell, made of wood and steel. Great condition.
Metal
$283Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Original Glass Inserts, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional Gutta-Percha inkwell with original glass inserts.
Glass, Resin
$599Sale Price|24% Off
Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made of brass with enameled ornaments. France, late 19th century. .
Brass
$2,573Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Silver and Tortoise Inkwell, Hand-Carved, London 1884
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very elegant and rare silver and tortoise Victorian inkwell: a wonderful piece for Your desk. Punched: London, 1884.
Silver
Antique Inkwell, Crystal Glass, Silver Plated, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell made from crystal glass. The lid is silver-plated.
Crystal, Silver Plate
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