Antique Inkwell

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, ...

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.

Inkwells with hinged lids and original ceramic inserts flank a lengthwise, recessed pen holder.

Double inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze Important double inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilded bronze with nice neo-classical decorations, XIXth century.

Beautiful inkwell made of bronze. Depicted is a doghouse with a dog barking at the cat on the roof.

Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.

Incredible and big CANOVA inkwell in italian old bronze with marble base circa 1850.

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.

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.

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...

The inside has a brass lidded inkwell and glass liner. A truly wonderful piece and a must desk accessory for a dog lover.

Beautiful antique traveling inkwell, made of wood and steel. Great condition.

An inkwell and pen holder, made of painted ceramic, depicting the character of Pierrot from the Commedia dell'Arte.

A handsome Victorian silver-plated inkwell stand by Creswick & Co. of Sheffield, dating to circa the 1850s.

Exceptional Gutta-Percha inkwell with original glass inserts.  

Antique inkwell made of brass with enameled ornaments. France, late 19th century. .

Napoleon Bonaparte bronze desk inkwell, signed Pinedo with foundry mark. Mounted over a Green Alps marble.

Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...

Inkwell made from crystal glass. The lid is silver-plated.

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.

Very elegant and rare silver and tortoise Victorian inkwell: a wonderful piece for Your desk. Punched: London, 1884.

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...

A charming antique French faience Quimper double inkwell and pen tray desk set, circa 1900. This gorgeous inkwell is hand painted with a traditional Breton man surrounded by bagpipes...

A 19th century Middle Eastern, Asian brass decorated Islamic Moorish Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is an inkwell in solid brass. It consists of an inkwell and a pen compartment of typical...

Second Empire green glass inkwell circa 1870 .rare color .Encased in gilt metal Empire styled mounts ,swans drinking from a fountain.

Talavera Inkwell, 18th century. Glazed pottery Talavera ceramic inkwell, decorated with cobalt blue enamel on a white tin slip with restorations" Size: 16 x 16 x 7 cms.    

Exceptional beautiful inkwell by the french artist and sculptor Gaston Bigard.

What a fun and beautiful unque accessories. 19th century Fine hand carved Bulldog inkwell from England. Head tilts back. It will sit and stay, looking extremely regal, for long peri...

Gilt Art Nouveau Portrait Casket Double Inkwell WMF (Attrib.) Germany, Circa 1900s Attributed to WMF” Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik A gilt Art Nouveau portrait casket double i...

Art Nouveau Large jugendstil golden brass inkwell Original 1900 desk accessorie Original good condition Height 13 cm Large 25 cm

Today, this highly refined Napoleon III Inkwell would serve as a decorative and functional statement piece on any desk.

Antique inkwell made from bronze, gilded. On the base is depicted a hunting scene with hunting hounds in the woods.

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x 4.25"D x 2...

A cut crystal inkwell inserted in a massive architectural beige marble base.

Inkwell holder with wrought iron rose bush, rose branch.

French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890.

A gorgeous antique bronze doré inkwell featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 2.25"H.

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...

Functioning cleverly as desk accessories, the statuettes conceal inkwell reservoirs within the hollow cast porcelain bodies, accessed via open apertures formed in the tops and backs ...

A gorgeous antique gilt bronze large inkwell featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.5"W x 6"D x 3.75"H.

Beautiful 19th century French porcelain inkwell from the imperial manufacture of Sevres. Green and gold decor with dolphin's head.

Missing inkwell, stand only.

French patinated metal and iridescent glass inkwell, circa 1900. With lions head as cover.

Exceptional inkwell with pen tray made of BACCARAT crystal. The rectangular pen tray has a cube-shaped inkwell holder in the center, closed with a gilded brass hinge.

19th century English brass and milk glass dog inkwell.

Rare and exceptional 19th century Russian gilt bronze and malachite inkwell. Gilt Sphinx with two ink deposits and double sided pen holders.

Before the fountain pen changed the ritual of writing forever, the inkwell occupied a place of honor on every desk of consequence.

19th century black marble inkwell surmounted by a patinated bronze statue featuring Moses by Michelangelo.

The inkwell has a small chip on the back (see photo) The inkwell mark is illegible It has signs of use Original condition

Description This elegant WMF double inkwell is arranged upon a rectangular copper base incorporating a shallow pen tray.

English Victorian papier mache and gold painted square inkwell with fluted crystal well.

Rouge marble and gilt bronze inkwell with seated angel, in the neoclassical style, signed "Francois Flamand".

Antique Victorian Miniature Travelling Inkwell Brown Wood Metal Glass Writing Continental Wood, metal, glass Late 19th Century Dimensions: H x D: 4.5cm x 4cm This miniature ant...

French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze dore filigree double inkwell with sphinx sides and backrail.

French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze scalloped edge double inkwell on 4 claw feet with crystal wells and handles.

Circa 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic brass inkwell & pen case (Qalamden). Solid brass with cast parts.

Gilt bronze inkwell in the Louis XVI style, representing Love seated with two sticks in his hands, surrounded by timbales.

The little hinged lid to the inkwell is lucky enough to have an English design registration diamond-shaped lozenge allowing us to date the registration of this design to June 30th 18...

Among the most visually alluring and technically excellent of all Tiffany Studios New York's desk accessories, the exciting design for this refined but robustly rounded inkwell featu...

A 19th century French inkwell in Champlevé enamel and bronze, mounted on an integrated tray with pen holders, in the Napoleon III style.