Inkwell WMF Germany Justice silver plate Art nuveau.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Inkwell WMF Germany (Juatice) silver plate, crica 1920 Art nuveau.
Pewter
19th Century Empire Bronze Inkwell With Gilt Handles & Feet
Located in London, London
An elegant Empire bronze inkwell with finely cast floral decoration, complemented by gilt handles and feet.
Bronze
English Victorian Bronze Inkwell with Handles, 19th Century, UK
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian round bronze inkwell with handles.
Bronze
Antique French Parisian Art Nouveau Marble Double Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
Handcrafted in Paris, France in the late 19th- early 20th century, having a rectangular marble base, fitted with two removable inkwells, featuring a sculpted bronze handle in the for...
Marble, Bronze
Italian late 19th century Renaissance Revival Patinated Bronze Inkwell
Located in Firenze, IT
A finely cast Italian Renaissance Revival bronze inkwell dating from the late 19th century. The circular inkwell is supported by three winged figures raised on claw feet, while the l...
Bronze
19th Century Staffordshire Creamware Phrenology Head Inkwell, Stamped “55”
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Staffordshire Creamware Phrenology Head Inkwell, Stamped “55” An unusual and highly evocative 19th-century Staffordshire phrenology head inkwell, executed in creamware ...
Pottery
Antique American Bronze Black Americana Sculpture Johnny Griffin Inkwell
Located in Greven, DE
Antique American Bronze Black Americana Sculpture Johnny Griffin Inkwell American Bronze, glass c. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 6.5cm x 8.5cm x 16cm Crafted around the turn of th...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Gilt Bronze Inkwell No. 1072
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany Studios gilt bronze inkwell. In the Zodiac pattern. Model no. 1072.
Bronze
19th century French gilt and marble inkwell circa 1870
Located in Central England, GB
This fine quality inkwell was produced in France and dates to circa 1870.
Marble
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell, Champlevé Enamel, Ornate Design
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century French Bronze Desk Inkwell. This ornate inkwell exemplifies the refined artistry of 19th-century French decorative metalwork, combining intricate craftsmanship with vivi...
Bronze
Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell, Shell Shape, Coral Design
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and crystal shell shaped inkwell with coral design details.
Brass
19th Century French Bronze Pheasant Inkwell with Roll Blotter
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze inkwell of standing pheasant with roll blotter. (PRICED AS SET)
Bronze
19th Century French Victorian Crystal Inkwell with Brass Cover
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian octagonal crystal inkwell with step up base and brass cover.
Brass
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Silver Egyptian Motifs
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze inkwell with silver Egyptian motifs and sphinx top.
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell Stand
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) inkwell stand in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and etched glass doors.
Glass
Antique George V Sterling Silver Bell Inkwell, Birmingham 1928
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique George V English sterling silver inkwell has been realistically modelled in the form of a bell.
Sterling Silver
$3,266Sale 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
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
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
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
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
Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Inkwell Standish, 1912
Located in Nottingham, GB
George V sterling silver inkwell standish. Cut glass ink well. Hinged flip top cover / mount.
Sterling Silver
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
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
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
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
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
North African Tin-Glazed Pottery Illuminator's Inkwell, Safi, Moroccan
Located in Nottingham, GB
This unusual example takes the form of an illuminator's inkwell, a specialised object associated with the preparation of manuscripts and the practice of calligraphy.
Pottery
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
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
Antique Victorian Majolica Lizard on Leaf Inkwell, circa 1870
Located in Nottingham, GB
An arched brown lizard curves along the rear edge of this majolica inkstand, poised over a textured lily pad base. Naturalist and amphibious motifs were central to Victorian decorati...
Ceramic
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
19th Century French Bronze & Marble Dog Inkwell by E. Delabrière
Located in CABA, AR
Late 19th-century French desk inkwell featuring a finely cast patinated bronze reclining dog on a black marble base.
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
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
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
1924 René Lalique Inkwell Cernay Leaves Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Inkwell "Cernay" made in glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1924 Molded signature.
Blown Glass
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
Antique 19th Century French Gilded Ormolu Inkwell Stand, Circa 1880
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fine late 19th-century French gilded ormolu inkwell stand, standish or decorative paperweight dating to circa 1870–1880, displaying an elaborate Neoclassical design.
Marble, Ormolu
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
Rare French Bloodstone Sterling Silver Cherub Mounted Inkwell, Circa 1920
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional French bloodstone and sterling silver mounted inkwell, dating to circa 1920, distinguished by its elaborate sculptural silverwork, richly colored polished stone, and f...
Sterling Silver
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
19th Century French Gilt Spelter Rooster Inkwell Signed A. Bossu
Located in Dallas, TX
This ornate antique inkwell would bring distinctive French character to a desk, library, or study.
Spelter
E.F. Caldwell Attributed Renaissance Revival Ormolu Inkwell, circa 1900
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Caldwell Attributed Renaissance Revival Ormolu Inkwell, circa 1900 An elaborate Renaissance Revival ormolu inkwell attributed to the distinguished New York firm of Edward F.
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Cloisonné Enamel Inkwell in Gilt Bronze
Located in Greven, DE
Finely Crafted Cloisonné Enamel Inkwell in Gilt Bronze France, late 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 6 x 7 x 7 cm Finely Crafted Cloisonné Enamel Inkwell in Gilt Bronze Finely...
Bronze, Enamel
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
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
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
Late 19th Century French Cloisonné Enamel Inkwell in Gilt Bronze
Located in Greven, DE
Finely Crafted Cloisonné Enamel Inkwell in Gilt Bronze France, late 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 6 x 11 x 7 cm Elegant inkwell made of gilt bronze with an elaborately execu...
Bronze, Enamel
$437Sale 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
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
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
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
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
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
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.
Brass, Enamel
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The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
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