$316Sale Price / set|20% Off
French Set of Champleve Enameled Small Inkwell and Letter Opener
Located in Guaynabo, PR
The resting plate of the inkwell depicts a serpentine border. The inkwell includes a small glass container that is used to put the ink.
Bronze
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink 'n' Perch Delight!
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite 19th-century bronze parakeet on perch candlestick inkwells showcase the fine craftsmanship of the era.
Bronze
Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing.An antique 19th century brass decorated Islamic Turkish Qalamdan.An antique Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with...
Brass
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Inkwell With Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze inkwell with pen tray By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Patinated bronze, with sterling silver inlay.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Antique English Hallmarked Sterling Silver & Crystal Clock Inkwell, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English hallmarked sterling silver & cut crystal clock inkwell, circa 1900.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set, Swan Design, Antique, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) 4 piece bronze inkwell set with swan design. Inkwell, paperweight, pen holder, sandwell for cleaning nibs.
Bronze
19th Century Victorian Brass Inkwell with Winged Griffons & Integrated Pen Tray
Located in Stamford, CT
The inkwell is equipped with claw feet and a hinged lid.
Brass
19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Marble Inkwell with Lion Motif
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Antique inkwell from Italy, Masterfully carved from marble with lion and lioness , letter opener and a pen included A wonderfully accessory for any desk.
Marble, Metal
Japanned or Chinoiserie Decorated Louis XV Style Lacquer Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
The lacquer ground with a strong burgundy undertone. Well carved , colored and other wise decorated . The porcelain well in good Antique condition . Minor wear due to age and use .
Lacquer
C19th Carved Wood and Velvet Black Forest Inkwell with Dog
Located in London, GB
Wonderful German late 19th century carved wood black Forest inkwell. Beautifully carved with a seated dog on a naturalistic base of ferns and foliage, the cut glass inkwells retainin...
Velvet, Cut Glass, Wood
$298Sale Price|50% Off
Antique Inkwell, Bronze D´oré, Desk Utensil, Neogotic, circa 1850
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell from gilded brass. France, 1840-1860.
Gold, Brass
Antique French Bronze Inkwell & Letter Opener, Signed "A. Marionnet" Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Bronze Inkwell with Letter Opener, Signed "A. Marionnet" Circa 1890.
Bronze
Antique French Louis XIV Bronze D'ore Inkwell, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis 14th Bronze D'ore Inkwell, circa 1860.
Bronze
Antique Inkwell, Art Nouveau, Pen Tray, by WMF, circa 1910
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell, Art Nouveau, by WMF. Nice authentic condition. .
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Favrile Slag Glass Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and Favrile slag glass inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century...
Bronze
19th Century Antique French Inkwell in Gilded Brass and Porcelain
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful Antique 19th century painted and gilded brass inkwell. Floral motif with pink rose on handle. 'Made in France' on underside.
Brass
Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920
Located in Paris, FR
The inkwell stands on three beautiful round gilt bronze feet.
Marble, Bronze
Antique Silverplated Fox-themed Inkwell by James Deakin & Sons, England
By James Deakin & Sons
Located in Leesburg, VA
This lovely silver-plated inkwell features an elegant base with a swag and teardrop raised motif along its border.
Silver, Silver Plate, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze inkwell featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: ...
Bronze
Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell with Porcelain Plaque
Located in London, GB
A Louis-Philippe Gothic Revival gilt and patinated bronze inkwell Rising from two-tone gilt bronze bracket feet, the patinated bronze rectangular inkwell having a band of circular...
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Patinated and Gilt Spelter Rooster Inkwell Desk Set
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your desk or study with this elegant antique French figural inkwell, crafted circa 1870. The composition features a finely cast rooster perched atop a rustic fence, flanked ...
Spelter
$575Sale Price|27% Off
Papier Mâché Inkstand w/ Drawer & Crystal Inkwells English Jennens & Bettridge
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Savannah, GA
This high quality Papier-Mache desk set is beautifully hand painted in a floral motif and features inlaid mother of pearl and the original pair of cut glass inkwells with brass tops....
Brass
19th Century French Green Marble and Bronze Rooster Inkwell Signed Melotte
By Melotte
Located in Dallas, TX
Raised on four small turned bronze feet, the inkwell combines practical function with the decorative elegance associated with late 19th century French desk accessories.
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alabastro marble and ormolu inkwell. The inkwell is raised by elegant topie shaped ormolu feet below the beautiful Alabastro marble support showcasing the most decorative grain and d...
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century French gilt bronze inkwell. Perfect coffee table art or desk statement piece.
Bronze
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Borzoi Finial, 19th Century
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
The interior is fitted as a double inkwell, retaining two circular glass or metal ink pot holders, with a central rectangular compartment designed for pen nibs, sealing wax, or other...
Brass
Pair Early Victorian Glass and Silver Plate Travel inkwells c.1840
Located in Bath, GB
Fabulous to find a pair of these early Victorian campaign inkwells made from glass and mounted with silver on copper tops.
Silver Plate
Antique Fayence Inkwell By Henri Delcourt, 1925s, France, Monogram HDV
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful heart shaped faience inkwell by the french artist Henri Delcourt. Monogrammed at the bottom " HDV".
Faience
Pair Antique Victorian Edwardian Clear Cut Crystal Gold Gilt Metal Inkwell
Located in Greven, DE
Pair Antique Victorian Edwardian Clear Cut Crystal Gold Gilt Metal Inkwell Continental Crystal, metal c. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 8cm x 7.5cm x 6cm Dating to the late 19th or...
Crystal, Metal
Anglo-Indian Sandalwood Writing Box with Glass Inkwells, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Anglo Indian (19th Century) antler veneered sandalwood writing box of rectangular form with 2 glass inkwells above a drawer (Vizigapatam).
Glass, Wood
Cast Brass Figural Inkwell on Marble Base, Antique Design, 1920s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Cast brass inkwell on marble base.
Marble, Brass
Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell
Located in valatie, NY
The spiral crystal inkwell has a hinged lid with an incised gilt band that is marked "Leuchars 38 Piccadilly."
Crystal, Brass
Victorian Silver and Turtle Inkwell : Single Rare Piece, London 1884
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very elegant and rare silver and turtle Victorian inkwell: a wonderful piece for Your desk. Punched: London, 1884.
Silver
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and crystal inkwell. The inkwell is raised by a fine circular ormolu base with a lovely reeded and richly chased palmette design.
Crystal, Ormolu
1900s English Crystal and Silver Plated Sheffield Inkwell on Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The measurement below is for the inkwell.
Crystal, Silver Plate
English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell on Tray, 19th Century, UK Design
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass owl inkwell on rectangular tray.
Brass
Antique Silver Inkstand Inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co
By Gibson & Langman
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver inkstand inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co.
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Gold Washed Sheffield Silverplate Equestrian Themed Inkwell
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An exceptional and highly decorative 19th century English equestrian-themed inkwell, finely crafted in Sheffield silver plate with a richly preserved gold-washed interior.
Silver Plate, Brass
19th Century Mahogany Inkwell in the Form of a Capstan Nautical
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
19th century model of a ship's capstan in mahogany with a hinged lid enclosing an inkwell.
Mahogany
Art Deco, Inkwell Desk Set, Pen Holder, Marble, Bronze Panthers, 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco, Inkwell Desk Set, Pen Holder, Marble, Bronze, 1920s Perched upon a portoro black and brown with gold veined marble base having a pen and pencil cut out sit a male and fema...
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
Antique Turkish Etched Brass Qalamdan Inkwell and Pen Case, 1850
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional Turkish etched brass Qalamdan, a traveling scribe's inkwell and pen case. The beautiful dome topped inkwell is rare, it is attached by chain to the pen case, consisting o...
Brass
Antique Victorian Silver & Cut Glass Inkstand Inkwell Desk Tidy London 1895
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Width of Inkstand - 21.8cm This Inkstand had Full English Hallmarks on the Stand, Taperstick Body Sconce and Rims of the Inkwells. The Inkwells are part marked on the lids.
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Bronze Dog-Head Inkwell with Glass Insert and Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking English bronze inkwell dating to the 19th century, designed as a finely modeled dog’s head set at the center of a broad circular tray.
Bronze
Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell with Owl Figure, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Art Deco style hand-carved wooden inkwell or pen stand with a majestic owl figure with glass eyes.
Metal
19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell, Gilt Bronze Pagoda, Circa 1875
By Maison Marnyhac 1, Edouard Lievre, Gabriel Viardot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A 19th Century French “Japonisme” Inkwell Patinated and gilt bronze, very finely chizeled Open-worked design in the Chinese Archaïc Taste of fighting dragoons The penholders simulati...
Ormolu, Bronze
Handsome Large Antique Wooden Black Forest Dog Inkwell c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and very large example of a figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with a beautiful bright patina.
Fruitwood
Inkwell, Glazed Ceramic, Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 17th Century
By Talavera de la Reyna
Located in Madrid, ES
Inkwell. Glazed ceramic. Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 17th century.
Ceramic
Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent English Victorian inkwell made from solid English brass having been professionally polished to gleam.
Brass
English Victorian Bronze Inkwell with Crystal Horseshoe Cap, Onyx Base
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian bronze inkwell with crystal horseshoe cap and square white onyx base.
Onyx, Bronze
Antique Edwardian Walnut Double Inkwell Handled Footed Writing Desktop Caddy
Located in Dayton, OH
Made from walnut with a rectangular form and centrally located handle flanked by two crystal cut inkwells. The beautiful caddy is double sided with trough shaped molded pen holders.
Crystal
$770Sale Price|30% Off
Openwork silver inkwell with pen holder and standing on four feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Openwork silver inkwell with pen holder and resting on four feet.
Silver
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Inkwell German Antique, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a walnut on a leaf. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk.
Metal
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
Silver inkwell with two tanks and relief applications with a bell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two tanks and relief applications with a bell.
Silver
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk.
Wood
$5,075Sale Price|30% Off
Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs, two pen holders and bell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with rack, two reservoirs, two pen stands and bell.
Silver
Antique French Gilt Bronze Encrier Inkwell Desk Stand, Signed JF
Located in Forney, TX
Born in France in the 19th century, almost certainly Parisian work, exquisitely chased, chisled and sculpted gilded bronze, mounted with an exceptionally executed patinated bronze po...
Bronze, Ormolu
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
Silver inkwell with two tanks, Putti bell support & cut-out feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks and Putti supporting a bell, pen holder and resting on four cut-out feet.
Silver
$1,879Sale Price|65% Off
Silver inkwell with grid, two tanks, pen holder & four hollow feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with a grid with two reservoirs, pen holder and bell, resting on four openwork feet.
Silver
$2,221Sale Price|65% Off
Silver inkwell with three engraved tanks, bell & tray on claw feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with three engraved containers, bell, pen stand and tray resting on four claw feet.
Silver
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