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Antique Owl Inkwell

English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell
English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell

English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell

$640

H 3.5 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass owl inkwell on rectangular tray.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell
English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell

English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell

$640

H 3.5 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass owl inkwell on rectangular tray.  

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell

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Brass

Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890
Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890

Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890

$3,240Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.75 in W 9.25 in D 4 in

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

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell

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Brass

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl
Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl

$877

H 7.09 in W 14.97 in D 6.3 in

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl

Located in Stockholm, SE

An Art Noveau or Jugend patinated bronze pen and inkwell with an owl sitting in the center. The owl

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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Owl Inkwell

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Bronze

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s
Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Beautiful Art Deco style hand-carved wooden inkwell or pen stand with a majestic owl figure with

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Owl Inkwell

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Metal

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880
Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880

Located in Bath, GB

A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a

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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell

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Silver Plate, Brass

Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann
Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann

Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann

$3,559Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 15 in D 3 in

Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann

By Bergmann Foundry

Located in Bath, GB

finished in gold. The cast Owl is a figural inkwell with a hinged lid revealing a glass ink chamber

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Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Owl Inkwell

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Bronze

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Large Detailed Early 20th Century Bronze Two Owl Inkwell
Large Detailed Early 20th Century Bronze Two Owl Inkwell

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

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Owl Inkwell

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Owl Head Inkwell
Gilt Bronze Owl Head Inkwell

Gilt Bronze Owl Head Inkwell

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H 5.12 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

Gilt Bronze Owl Head Inkwell

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A gilt bronze inkwell in the shape of a detailed owl head, with original glass eyes, set over an

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1880s English Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell

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Bronze

Antique Double Inkwell with Owls, circa 1920
Antique Double Inkwell with Owls, circa 1920

Antique Double Inkwell with Owls, circa 1920

By Jennings Bros.

Located in Petaluma, CA

This very cute little inkwell is American and circa 1920. We believe it was made by Jennings Bros

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1920s North American American Craftsman Antique Owl Inkwell

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Metal

Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Owl, circa 1890
Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Owl, circa 1890

Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Owl, circa 1890

Located in Bath, GB

A most unusual and handsome inkstand or inkwell made from a combination of English Oak, glass and

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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell

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Brass

Novelty Victorian Silver Sampson Mordan Inkwell, 1895, Owl
Novelty Victorian Silver Sampson Mordan Inkwell, 1895, Owl

Novelty Victorian Silver Sampson Mordan Inkwell, 1895, Owl

Located in Bath, GB

A charming late Victorian cut crystal inkwell with a sterling silver collar and hinged lid. The lid

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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell

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Silver

Antique Novelty Inkwell, Gilded Bronze Owl with Glass Eyes
Antique Novelty Inkwell, Gilded Bronze Owl with Glass Eyes

Antique Novelty Inkwell, Gilded Bronze Owl with Glass Eyes

Located in Bath, GB

A sensational heavy cast bronze inkwell beautifully cast in the form of an owl, retaining his

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell

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Bronze

Antique English Novelty Cut Crystal and Brass Inkwell, circa 1890, Owl
Antique English Novelty Cut Crystal and Brass Inkwell, circa 1890, Owl

Antique English Novelty Cut Crystal and Brass Inkwell, circa 1890, Owl

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome large inkwell standing on it's original solid English oak base retaining the four

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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell

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Crystal

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1880

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell

Materials

Brass, Copper

A 19th c. Blackforest Carved Wooden Owl Inkstand

A 19th c. Blackforest Carved Wooden Owl Inkstand

Located in Greenwich, CT

A 19th Century Black Forest carving of an owl standing on a inkstand base. Good color and finely

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19th Century German Antique Owl Inkwell

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Wood

Antique Malachite & Crystal Owl Rectangular Ink Desk Set, circa 1920
Antique Malachite & Crystal Owl Rectangular Ink Desk Set, circa 1920

Antique Malachite & Crystal Owl Rectangular Ink Desk Set, circa 1920

Located in London, GB

letter opener on a silver plated stand and is decorated with a beautifully carved rock crystal owl

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1920s Antique Owl Inkwell

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Crystal, Malachite, Silver Plate

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Owl Inkwell German Antique, 1900s
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Owl Inkwell German Antique, 1900s

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Owl Inkwell German Antique, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1900s black forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of an owl. Nice addition to

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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Owl Inkwell

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Porcelain, Glass, Wood

Victorian Novelty Silver Mounted Owl Inkwell By Sampson Mordan & Co London 1896
Victorian Novelty Silver Mounted Owl Inkwell By Sampson Mordan & Co London 1896

Victorian Novelty Silver Mounted Owl Inkwell By Sampson Mordan & Co London 1896

Located in Norwich, GB

Victorian novelty silver mounted owl head and cut glass inkwell by Sampson Mordan & Co. London

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Hand-Carved Nutwood Owl Inkwell with Piercing Glass Eyes, circa 1900.
Antique Hand-Carved Nutwood Owl Inkwell with Piercing Glass Eyes, circa 1900.

Antique Hand-Carved Nutwood Owl Inkwell with Piercing Glass Eyes, circa 1900.

Located in Lisse, NL

craftsmanship and symbolism, this exquisitely hand-carved owl inkwell captures both the natural majesty of the

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Owl Inkwell

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Glass, Nutwood

Arts & Crafts Sculptural Owl Forged Iron Inkwell by Goberg Hugo Berger Antique
Arts & Crafts Sculptural Owl Forged Iron Inkwell by Goberg Hugo Berger Antique

Arts & Crafts Sculptural Owl Forged Iron Inkwell by Goberg Hugo Berger Antique

By Goberg, Hugo Berger

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Fantastic hand-forged Arts & Crafts figural Inkwell in shape of an owl, believed to be made by

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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Owl Inkwell

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Inkwell, 2 Owls, Mother and Baby, circa 1910
Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Inkwell, 2 Owls, Mother and Baby, circa 1910

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Inkwell, 2 Owls, Mother and Baby, circa 1910

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Petaluma, CA

and the baby owl. The head of the mother lifts up to reveal and inkwell which still retains the

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Owl Inkwell

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Bronze

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Inkstand with Owl on Books Sculpture & Inkwells
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Inkstand with Owl on Books Sculpture & Inkwells

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Inkstand with Owl on Books Sculpture & Inkwells

Located in Lisse, NL

meaning) could be gracing your home or office soon. With the owl being the international symbol for wisdom

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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Antique Owl Inkwell

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Brass

Owl Inkwell
Owl Inkwell

Owl Inkwell

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H 11.5 in W 12 in D 6.5 in

Owl Inkwell

Located in Middleburg, VA

FABULOUS HEAVY BRITANNIA METAL ENGLISH OWL INKWELL - THE INKWELL HAVING A LOOSE TOP WITH A

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19th Century English Antique Owl Inkwell

Edwardian Silver and Glass Owl Inkwell
Edwardian Silver and Glass Owl Inkwell

Edwardian Silver and Glass Owl Inkwell

Located in London, GB

A rare and unusual sterling silver and moulded glass inkwell, the lid fashioned as an owl's head

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Owl Inkwell

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Silver

Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Inkwell Set with Three Owls and One Mouse
Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Inkwell Set with Three Owls and One Mouse

Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Inkwell Set with Three Owls and One Mouse

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau inkwell set with three owls and one mouse. Measures: 30 cm x 20 cm

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Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Owl Inkwell

Materials

Porcelain

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2010s American Antique Owl Inkwell

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By George Romney

Located in Miami, FL

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1970s Old Masters Antique Owl Inkwell

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Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Owl Inkwell

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
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$228,108Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

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By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell

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Other

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Owl Inkwell

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble

Portrait of Lady Bagot - Niece to the Duke of Wellington
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Portrait of Lady Bagot - Niece to the Duke of Wellington

By Sir John Hoppner

Located in Miami, FL

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1780s Old Masters Antique Owl Inkwell

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New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock
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New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock

$1,500

H 14.74 in W 7.75 in D 7.18 in

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By New Haven Clock Company

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is an Art Nouveau Style Table Clock. It depicts a small balloon shape clock mounted in copper color metal. A standing young nymph is adorning the front of the case while holding...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Owl Inkwell

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist
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Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
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Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

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‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet
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‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet

By Maison Millet, Claudius Marioton

Located in London, GB

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Owl Inkwell

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Bronze, Ormolu

Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880
Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880

Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely 19th century French bronze ink well stand A good looking well made and decorative desk top ...

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1880s French High Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell

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Bronze

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Antique Owl Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique owl inkwell you’re looking for. Each antique owl inkwell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique owl inkwell — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique owl inkwell bearing Victorian or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique owl inkwell over the years, but those crafted by Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox, Royal Copenhagen and Sampson Mordan & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Owl Inkwell?

Prices for an antique owl inkwell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $445 and can go as high as $5,531, while the average can fetch as much as $1,950.

Finding the Right Inkwells for You

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.