$928
H 7.49 in W 7.49 in D 2.76 in
Antique Napoléon III. Inkwell from Bronze and Porcelain, Paris, France, 1839
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional antique Inkwell with rich bronze ornaments and three porcelain vessels. The ink jars
Bronze
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840
Located in Dallas, TX
Napoleon III gilt bronze inkwell is a prized find, crafted in circa 1840 France with intricate
Metal, Bronze
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Office inkwell in Siena yellow marble and bronze Napoleon III 19th century 34cm x 20cm Very good
Marble
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Napoleon III lion inkwell, 19th century In veined yellow Siena marble, centered with a
Marble
$562Sale Price|30% Off
H 1.97 in W 7.49 in D 5.91 in
Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th-century French inkwell in gilded brass, designed in the Napoleon III style with Rococo
Metal, Brass
$1,155Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.76 in W 3.94 in D 3.55 in
French Champlevé Enamel Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French Champlevé enamel inkwell from the 19th century, created in the opulent Napoleon III style
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
$1,376Sale Price|25% Off
H 3.55 in W 8.08 in D 6.7 in
Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France
Located in Lisbon, PT
pen holders, in the Napoleon III style. This elegant desk accessory showcases the craftsmanship and
Bronze
$2,313Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 3.55 in W 8.08 in D 6.7 in
Pair Of French Champlevé Desk Inkwells, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
tray with pen holders, in the Napoleon III style. The inkwell is crafted in champlevé enamel — a
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Ibex, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century
Located in Beaune, FR
Lovely inkwell in gilded bronze surmounted by an ibex. This inkwell opens with its interior
Bronze
$6,901
H 9.06 in W 14.57 in D 9.45 in
An Gilt Bronze Inkwell from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An gilt bronze inkwell from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Louis XV style gilt bronze
Bronze
Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt-bronze and crystal desk set of the Napoleon III period. Composed of two crystal ink wells, a
Bronze
Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
decoration at its top. The inkwell was created in the Napoleon III style between 1875 and 1880 by a master
Crystal, Brass
$4,164 / set
H 5.12 in W 9.26 in D 5.12 in
An inkwell and Two Candlesticks from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An ormolu, enamelled and cloisonné inkwell and two candlesticks from the 19th century, Napoleon III
Bronze
$2,746
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell From the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble and gilt bronze inkwell from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. Napoleon III period
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Inkwell is a luxurious collectible item that exudes
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo
Located in Paris, FR
19th century black marble inkwell surmounted by a patinated bronze statue featuring Moses by
Marble, Bronze
$2,617
H 10.24 in W 13.39 in D 7.49 in
An Ormolu and Marble Inkwell, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An ormolu and marble inkwell, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Louis XVI style inkwell, 19th
Marble, Bronze
$1,430Sale Price|35% Off
H 4.25 in W 7.25 in D 5 in
French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Bizantine French 19th century Empire Napoleon III gilded bronze inkwell. This
Bronze
$821Sale Price|61% Off
H 6.3 in W 19.3 in D 10.24 in
French Napoleon Green Marble Office Inkwell With Feather wipe Sponge Holder
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
France Office writing or inkwell of golden bronze and green marble, Siglo XIX, Period of Napoleon
Marble, Ormolu
$9,965
H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal Glass and Gilt Bronze Inkwell of Impressive Size
Located in London, GB
A quite stunning French cut crystal inkwell of substantial size, with extremely elegantly worked
Bronze
Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The black inkstand with a molded lion decoration with a shell pen tray. The two glass inkwells on
Rubber
French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian Boulle-style square tortoise shell and brass inlaid inkwell with crystal well.
Crystal, Brass
Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze and glass, 19th century, with its two ink receptacles and stamp holder
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted of brilliant doré bronze and fine brocatelle marble, this wonderful Napoleon III-period
Marble, Bronze
Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze" Inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze, 19th
Bronze
Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
perfect condition 19th century, Napoleon III 8.2 x 10.6 cm, total height 8.2 cm
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
19th century malachite inkwell. The circular plate for resting a fountain pen houses a crystal
Crystal, Malachite
$2,101Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.73 in W 13.39 in D 6.7 in
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
Bronze
Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 1900s Empire style inkwell in yellow Siena marble with
Marble
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. It is made from figured
Marble
$20,617
H 9.85 in W 11.03 in D 5.91 in
A Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Unusual Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827–1875). Modelled as
Bronze
$1,500 / set
H 13.5 in Dm 6 in
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
Bronze
$6,842
H 10.24 in W 15.95 in D 7.8 in
19th-Century French Gilt-Bronze and Marble Figural Inkwell By F. Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Dublin, IE
richly detailed Napoleon III period gilt-bronze inkwell, the central figure cast and finished to the
Marble, Ormolu
$1,713Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.27 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890
Located in Brussels, BE
A cut crystal inkwell inserted in a massive architectural beige marble base. Probably Italy around
Marble, Crystal, Bronze
$1,000
H 5.5 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
19th-Century French Bronze Bulldog Inkwell by M. Bertin on Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite 19th-century French inkwell, featuring a finely detailed bronze bulldog, signed by the
Marble, Bronze
$124,900
H 7 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell, circa 1875. A
Bronze, Ormolu
$5,354
H 8.27 in W 12.21 in D 6.3 in
Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze inkwell sculpture with nuanced brown patination. Two ink pots are cleverly hidden at either
Brass, Bronze
19th C. French Gilt and Porcelain Inkwell - Estate of Barbara J. Walters
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., France, an ormolu, gilt and polychrome enameled porcelain encrier or inkwell in pot form
Ormolu
$5,970
H 10.24 in W 16.54 in D 7.88 in
Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU
By Henri Chapu
Located in Paris, FR
Inkwell in red Griotte marble and gilt bronze representing an allegory of writing by Henri Chapu
Griotte Marble, Bronze
$2,769
H 6.89 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
French gilt bronze and marble inkstand of a majestic lioness, circa 1850
Located in Central England, GB
hinges back to reveal a hidden brass inkwell. The lioness is mounted onto a figured white marble base
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray
Located in Montreal, QC
grips the pen between its teeth. The flanking covered inkwells are decorated in typical Louis XV1 style.
Malachite, Bronze
19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Encrier set with richly-veined Verde Antico marble base mounted with pair gilt-bronze inkwells
Marble, Bronze
$1,243
H 3.94 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in
French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This wonderfully detailed bronze inkstand is of unusably small proportions and was made to compliment a lady's writing table most likely. It is of an oval form with a moulded base wh...
Bronze
$9,300
H 14.25 in W 19.75 in D 10.25 in
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
Late 19th century Napoleon III 'Vieille Garde' sculpture with inkwells and marble base inkstand by
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
$1,601
H 6.5 in W 7.49 in D 6.7 in
A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870
Located in Central England, GB
superb figured green marble. The triform base is raised onto bronze pads. The main inkwell body is in
Marble, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 8 in W 10 in D 13 in
Napoleon III Inkwell Writing Case Rosewood Porcelain And Gilt Bronze
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Large writing case with compartments, forming an inkwell and pen holder, from the Napoleon III
Bronze
19th Century Superb French Inkwell, Napoleon III
Located in Paris, FR
19th French Inkwell superb Napoleon III wood e dore bronze '
Bronze
French Napoleon III Black Portoro Marble Inkwell Desk Set
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century Napoleon III French inkwell set. Carved from Italian portoro marble with brass mounts
Marble
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 16.54 in D 7.49 in
19th Century French Gilded Bronze Inkwell in Napoleon III Period
Located in Paris, FR
19th French Gilded Bronze Inkwell in Napoleon III Period
Napoleon III Period Boulle Inkwell with Tortoise Shell Inlay
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine inkwell in typical André-Charles Boulle style with an ebonized wood frame covered by brass and
Brass, Bronze
Unavailable
H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 9.65 in
Inkwell in Boiled Cardboard Lacquered Napoleon III Period Inspired by Asia
Located in Tours, FR
Lovely boiled inkwell boiled Napoleon III period decorated with Asia inspired birds and insects on
Composition
19th Napoleon III French Inkwell Gilt Bronze
By François Linke
Located in Paris, FR
19th Napoleon III French exceptional Inkwell gilt bronze chiseled, fine quality.
Unavailable
H 9.06 in W 14.57 in D 8.27 in
Inkwell Imposing Bust of Napoleon, Paris Napoleon III Period Circa 1850
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Inkwell Imposing Bust of Napoleon, Paris Napoleon III Period Circa 1850 Impressive inkwell Empire
Marble, Ormolu
French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Inkstand
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
(Encrier) circa 1840 After the Antoine Cosysevox. Bronze depicting Fame riding Pegasus.
Marble, Bronze
Ormolu Inkwell
Located in Folkestone, Kent
An attractive late 19th century ormolu inkwell in the form of a mythical woodland house, approached
Ormolu
Unavailable
H 6.7 in W 13 in D 10.24 in
French Inckwell in Brass and Ebony, Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, Period 19th
Located in Manduel, FR
Inkwell brass marquetry on ebony with crystal inkwell. Period Napoleon III. Perfect condition
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III inkstand in Bronze Gold
Located in Paris, FR
19th French Napoleon III inkstand in Bronze Gold
Unavailable
H 5.12 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Exceptional and Rare Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Porcelain Plates, France
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Napoleon III period, attributed to "the Crystal Staircase" Our inkwell model is similar to that preserved
Bronze
19th Century Marble Desk Inkwell, with Gilt Bronze
Located in PALERMO, IT
Elegant inkwell made of antique yellow marble, with applications and central eagle in finely
Marble, Bronze
Unavailable
H 12.41 in W 17.72 in D 9.85 in
Very Imposing 19th Century Inkwell on the Marble Base, circa 1860
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very imposing 19th century inkwell, the Greek or Roman warrior bronze statue positioned on top of
Marble, Bronze
French 19th century green marble and gilt bronze inkstand
Located in Paris, FR
A rectangular green marble and gilt bronze inkstand composed of two inkwells hemmed with fluted
Marble, Ormolu
Continental Bronze Crab Form Inkstand
Located in Mississauga, ON
An early 20th century, Continental bronze inkstand in the form of a crab with glass inkpot.
Bronze
Napoleon III Inkwell by Maison Giroux
By Maison Giroux
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleon III inkwell by Maison Giroux, in the form of a classical urn on an oval base with a
Ivory, Tulipwood
19th Century Napoleon III Inkwell with Putto Playing the Drum
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century gilt and patinated bronze inkwell decorated with a putto playing the drum, on a
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 4.73 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in
Napoleon III Desk Inkwell in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Napoleon III inkwell in Boulle style Marquetry in a special Queen's style marquetry composition of
Bronze, Brass
Sold
H 4.53 in W 4.93 in D 4.53 in
NAP. III Inkwell Sign, Tahan a Paris Enamel Blue and Red Elephant, Dragon, Horse
Located in Epfach, DE
Napoleon III inkwell in bronze and enamel sig. Tahan a Paris, for Jean Pierre Alexandre Tahan
Bronze
Inkwell Napoleon III Period, 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Inkwell Napoleon III Period, 1880, in painted and gilded porcelain and gilded bronze, portraits of
Bronze
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Office inkwell in Siena yellow marble and bronze Napoleon III 19th century 34cm x 20cm Very good
Marble
French 19th Century Napoléon III Bronze Inkwell
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Allegory of Geography A French 19th Century Napoléon III Bronze Inkwell Designed with a putto
Ormolu, Bronze
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
messengers. This inkwell represents the taste for polychromy under Napoleon III during the second empire
Marble, Bronze
Inkwell in Bronze Napoleon III Period, Effigy of Demosthenes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Inkwell in bronze napoleon iii period, effigy of Demosthenes, one Abimée hinges. Measures: H 30cm
Bronze
Napoleon Bronze Inkwell
By Émile Pinedo
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Napoleon Bronze Inkwell Circa 1880, French Origin Excellent condition (original patina) Unrestored
Marble, Bronze
Rare Napoleon III Portor Marble and Bronze inkwell 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Napoleon III Portor Marble and Bronze inkwell 19th century. France Width: 33.5 cm. good
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 3.55 in W 9.45 in D 6.7 in
French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell
Located in LEGNY, FR
French Napoleon III gilded brass "Boulle" marquetry and tortoise shell inkwell. Base with fauna
Tortoise Shell
Sold
H 3.55 in W 9.45 in D 6.7 in
French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell
Located in LEGNY, FR
French Napoleon III gilded brass "Boulle" marquetry and tortoiseshell inkwell. Base with fauna
Brass
Sold
H 2.76 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in
19th Century Napoleon III Style Brass Marquetry and Mother of Pearl Inkwell
Located in LEGNY, FR
19th century Napoleon III style inkwell. Blackened wood, brass marquetry and mother of pearl
Brass
Sold
H 3.25 in Dm 3.15 in
Antique French Napoleon III Bronze Grand Tour Novelty Drum Desk Inkwell 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique French 'Grand Tour' bronze novelty inkwell modeled as a drum, circa 1850. The
Bronze
Sold
H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 5.52 in
Bronze Inkwell in the Japanese Style, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze inkwell in the Japanese style, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Inkwell by Ferdinand
Bronze
Sold
H 4.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
French Napoléon III 19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Bambou Tors Décor
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period Baccarat crystal desk inkwell from the late 19th century with Bamboo
Crystal
Sold
H 11.42 in W 13.39 in D 7.09 in
"Napoléon on the Eve of the Battle of Austerlitz", Inkwell and Desk Clock, 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Napoleon On The Eve Of The Battle Of Austerlitz" Inkwell and desk clock Bronze brown patina
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Wood Inkwell of 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rosewood inkwell, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Measures: H: 8.5 cm, W: 35 cm, D: 25 cm.
Wood
Inkwell in Meissen Porcelain, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Inkwell in Meissen porcelain, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Measures: H 19 cm, W 36 cm, D
Porcelain
Inkwell in Gilded Brass and Porcelain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Inkwell in gilded brass and porcelain, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Measures: H 10 cm, D 8
Brass
Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old Paris porcelain inkwell, 19th century. The lid is cracked. Measures: H: 26 cm, W: 28 cm, D
Porcelain
19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
19th century malachite inkwell. The circular plate for resting a fountain pen houses a crystal
Crystal, Malachite
Napoleonic Ormolu & Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
inkwells. These flanking a finely-cast bust of Napoleon in military dress. The gilt-bronze finely crafted
Bronze
1820's Bronze Inkwell with an Eagle Standing Atop
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Napoleon III bronze inkwell Encrier. Three winged cupids holding up a bowl with masked faces with
Bronze
Inkwell in Gilded and Cloisonné Bronze and Onyx
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Inkwell in gilded and Cloisonné bronze and onyx, 19th century, Napoleone III period. Measures: H
Onyx, Bronze
Maison Marnyhac, Inkwell in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
By Maison Marnyhac 1
Located in Beaune, FR
Inkwell in gilded bronze signed on the back "Maison MARNYHAC - 1 rue de la Paix - Paris". The
Bronze
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Desk Stand on Onyx Base
Located in Montreal, QC
Napoleon III gilt bronze desk stand with central lidded and footed urn having putti form knop over
Onyx, Ormolu
Large Detailed Early 20th Century Bronze Two Owl Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful bronze inkwell of two owls on a branch and leaf. This inkwell is beautifully detailed and
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Armadillo Inkwell on a Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
Unusual 19th century bronze armadillo inkwell on a marble base. Armored back opens to reveal
Marble, Bronze
Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
porcelain on a red lacquer tray mounted with gilt bronze and inkwells in porcelain and gilt bronze, Napoleon
Bronze
French Bronze and Champleve Enamel Inkwell Encrier by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
French bronze and Champleve Cloisonne enamel inkwell Encrier by Ferdinand Barbedienne, circa 1870
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Bronze Growling Dog with Collar and Chain Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
19th century bronze growling dog inkwell with collar and chain. This piece still has its original
Bronze
Austrian Porcelain Ink Pot with Napoleon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An image of Napoleon appears on this Austrian porcelain ink pot. The hand painted portrait has the
Porcelain
19th Century Gilded Inkwell Depicting a Bulldog Tied to Tree Stump
Located in New York, NY
This 19th-century gilded inkwell is a captivating piece of artistry, masterfully crafted to depict
Bronze
Sold
H 8 in W 16 in D 8 in
Large Rouge Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell Encrier, Attributed to Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A large rouge marble and gilt bronze inkwell Encrier, attributed to Barbedienne. Of rectangular
Marble, Bronze
Inkwell Decorated with a Per Laborem Bronze, Signed E. Picault
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Paris, FR
Louis XVI style desk inkwell with rectangular base in red marble adorned with chiseled bronze and
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 5.12 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
19th Century Gilded and Patinated Bronze Inkwell by Lucie Signoret-Ledieu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
inkwell Representing a Putto seeking to approach a dove, the ormolu ink receiver in an opening patinated
Ormolu, Bronze
Sold
H 3.75 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
19th Century French Barbedienne Bronze and Marble Inkwell by Edouard Lièvre
By Edouard Lievre
Located in New York, NY
19th century French Barbedienne gilded bronze and rouge griotte marble inkwell by Edouard Lièvre
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 8.5 in W 16 in D 8 in
Rare French Ormolu and Diamond-Cut Crystal Figural Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare French Ormolu and diamond-cut crystal figural inkwell Encrier by Baccarat, circa 1875
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
$7,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 16 in D 12 in
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...
Wood
$2,875
H 14 in W 47 in D 14 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Jardinière with Zinc Liner
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an atrium, sunroom, or interior garden with this elegant antique jardinière, crafted in France circa 1820. Designed in the Louis XV taste, the planter stands on scrolled esc...
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Large Dish, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th c
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain large dish or charger, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722), circa 1700, China. The shallow, shaped dish of fo...
Enamel
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...
Porcelain
French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box
By Limoges
Located in Newark, England
LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELS From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this French Napoleon III Ormolu and Enamel Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of casket form mounted in...
Enamel, Ormolu
$2,100
H 6 in W 7 in D 5 in
19th Century French Empire Cloisonné Bronze Jewelry Casket with Velvet Interior
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century French Empire cloisonne bronze jewelry casket with blue velvet interior By: unknown Material: bronze, velvet, enamel, metal, copper Technique: gilt, cloisonné, champlev...
Bronze, Enamel, Metal, Copper
19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French boulle inlaid longcase clock, having wonderful scrolling gilded ormolu mounts, an ebonised case with tortoiseshell brass inlaid panels, T...
Brass
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
19th Century French Large and Finely Gilt Bronze Casket
Located in Dallas, TX
Finest quality French 19th century bronze doré box. Beautiful scenes of cherubs at play on all sides. Boucher scenes. Lined with a beautiful silk original key.
Bronze
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that ho...
Bronze
Circa 1880 Italian Giltwood LXV Style Chaise Longue
Located in London, Park Royal
This wonderfully elegant Chaise Longue, Circa 1880 is from Tuscany, Italy. Finely carved in the LXV style, it includes an armrest on one side which adds the piece's overall form and ...
Gold Leaf
19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris
By A. Aucoc
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century oval sewing box decorated with crowned monogram. The case contains five gold and steel sewing utensils embellished with small flowers. Labeled on the inside: AUCOC ...
Gold, Steel
Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Charles X-era travel nécessaire consisting of citronnier wood case, decorated with small polished steel studs and fitted with key, containing chiseled gold, turquoise (insets) and mo...
Gold
Set of 12 English Porcelain Dinner Plates, Royal Doulton, circa 1900
By Royal Doulton
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English porcelain dinner plates, Royal Doulton, circa 1900.
Porcelain
$4,398
H 14.57 in W 12.6 in D 9.45 in
Classical 19th Century French Majolica porcelain and ormolu urn.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French cobalt and turquoise blue majolica porcelain urn, with wonderful gilded ormolu mouldings and mounts of putti holding garlands of flowers, amon...
Ormolu
Under Napoleon III’s rule, Paris underwent a great rebuilding overseen by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, which created grand avenues and lavish landmarks like the Paris Opera. Antique Napoleon III–style furniture was flamboyant and eclectic. It was also known as Second Empire style since it followed and referenced the Empire style of his uncle Napoleon I.
Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons. It borrowed freely from earlier French styles including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI as well as aesthetics from around the world, from antiquity to Asian art. As writer Gustave Claudin remarked in 1867, the country’s architects worked in “a style which one would be tempted to call neo-Greco-Gothico-Pompadour-Pompeian.”
Napoleon III chairs were completely covered with velvet and lined with tassels; pouf footstools invited people to put up their feet. Sofas were upholstered with tapestries, and beds were adorned with gilt bronze and theatrical canopies. The addition of conservatories to homes led to new indoor-outdoor furniture, while the spirit of hygiene promoted by Baron Haussmann inspired bright, floral motifs.
Although the most ostentatious designs were for the elite, as seen in the Napoleon III apartments preserved in the Louvre, where red velvet, gilding and chandeliers create a cacophony of luxury, these trends influenced homes across classes as manufacturing made design increasingly accessible. Papier-mâché furniture allowed for elaborate shapes that would have been difficult to carve in wood. The malleable material was painted with chinoiserie patterns and decorative designs. It was mass-produced by factories such as Jennens and Bettridge with varnishing and mother-of-pearl inlays creating an effect reminiscent of Asian lacquer. (Surfaces that had been “japanned” — a specialty of Jennens and Bettridge — were intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia.)
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Now that we no longer need vintage, new or antique inkwells for written communication, these elegant desk accessories make for a distinctive decorative touch in any home office or study.
Prior to the 19th century, the inkwell was an integral part of the writing process. The first fountain pen was patented in 1827. Typewriters found acceptance during the 1880s, and the ballpoint pen, which replaced the inkwell on most desks and writing tables of the era, modernized the way we write. (Later, it would transform how some of us make art.) Today, a well-designed antique or vintage inkwell is a fun, decorative accent for any work area.
If you find yourself working from home today more often than not, why not freshen things up a bit? Small changes can help elevate your workspace: Incremental edits to your interior, such as rethinking your shelving, swapping out your wall decor and adding a touch of the past to your modern-day desktop, can actually make a big difference. Alongside an ornate Art Deco–era desk lamp and an antique paperweight, your inkwell will look right at home and can support your effort to create a happy home office.
Find a collection of unique metal inkwells to suit any taste on 1stDibs or shop by style. Browse a range of Art Nouveau inkwells, Victorian inkwells, Art Deco inkwells and more. Search our selection of inkwells to find the perfect piece for any space.