Antique Owl Inkwell
English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass owl inkwell on rectangular tray.
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass owl inkwell on rectangular tray.
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Brass
$3,296 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8.75 in W 9.25 in D 4 in
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
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,359
H 2.17 in Dm 2.56 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
Category
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Metal
$705 / set
H 4.93 in W 7.88 in D 4.53 in
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
Category
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
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
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
$3,620 Sale Price
20% Off
H 6 in W 15 in D 3 in
Recent Sales
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
Finest Large Antique Austrian Brass Novelty Inkwell, Reading Owl, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
This is the finest example of a figural Owl inkwell I have had. I have had smaller or simpler
Category
1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
1920s North American American Craftsman Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Metal
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
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Silver
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
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Crystal
Antique English Gilded Bronze Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A top quality antique figural inkwell cast from bronze with exquisite detail and smothered in gold
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
H 6 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
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
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Brass, Copper
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
Category
19th Century German Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Wood
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
Category
1920s Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Malachite, Silver Plate
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
Category
Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Nutwood, Glass
H 5.8 in W 2.8 in D 4.3 in
Arts & Crafts Sculptural Owl Forged Iron Inkwell by Goberg Hugo Berger Antique
By Hugo Berger, Goberg
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Fantastic hand-forged Arts & Crafts figural Inkwell in shape of an owl, believed to be made by
Category
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron
H 8.27 in W 4.53 in D 5.12 in
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
Category
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Brass
H 10.8 in W 14.2 in D 8.75 in
Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes and Brass Inkwell
Located in Lisse, NL
Small and rare owl sculpture inkwell.
Given the fact that owls are the international symbol for
Category
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Wood
Owl Inkwell
Located in Middleburg, VA
FABULOUS HEAVY BRITANNIA METAL ENGLISH OWL INKWELL - THE INKWELL HAVING A LOOSE TOP WITH A
Category
19th Century English Antique 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
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Porcelain
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in
People Also Browsed
Fine Art Antique Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Trophy-Like Deer Wall Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality carved, Victorian era, Black Forest deer / stag wall sculpture.
One of the main reasons for people wanting to own and enjoy antiques is for their decorative appeal an...
Category
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Metal
$2,817
H 20 in W 15.3 in D 9.4 in
Typewriter/Remington Standart 12 USA, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age of use.
Made in USA.
Fully functional.
Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric.
Good original condition...
Category
1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Metal
English Adam Style Wedgwood Bronze Dore Chandelier
By Wedgwood
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam-Style (19th Century) bronze dore and wedgwood 4 arm chandelier with 4 hanging Wedgwood urns. (Originally gas, now fitted for electric) (HALLMARKS)
Category
19th Century English Adam Style Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Coral
Collection of Large Conch Shells
Located in Rochester, NY
Collection of four large conch shells and a piece of coral.
Category
20th Century Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Shell
Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition
Located in New York, NY
A rare, collectable, first edition, Salvador Dali art and recipe cookbook, 'Les Diners de Gala', 1971, Paris, France. (Copy/text is in English language.) A great piece to add to a co...
Category
20th Century French Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Paper
$1,850
H 12.25 in W 8.75 in D 1.63 in
Antique Circa Late 1700s Georgian High Boy Chest of Six Drawers
Located in Peabody, MA
A late 1700s Georgian tall chest of six graduated drawers in oak with pierced batwing brasses and beaded drawers on high bracket feet.
Category
Early 1700s British Georgian Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Brass
$2,795
H 57.88 in W 29.63 in D 19.38 in
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Gold Leaf
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Category
1980s English Neoclassical Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Porcelain
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Antique Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver Duck Head 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An antique ebony and horn-mounted walking cane, with silver duck head handle and glass eyes, bearing hallmarks for London 1924
This charming walking cane features a finely cast ster...
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
Imperial 19th Century Carved Wine Table raised on stand with three drawers. Exceptional table having scalloped apron with carved spandrels and carved Rams legs front set on stand of...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Elm
Art Deco Bedroom Set Osvaldo Borsani manner, Birch and Walnut Burl Period, 1930s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code FR89
Art Decò bedroom set Osvaldo Borsani manner -Atelier di Varedo-
Beautiful single room Art Deco birch burl and massive walnut.
Dresser-wardrobe with four large drawers,...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Walnut
$14,113
H 72.45 in W 82.68 in D 22.05 in
Cast Brass Curtain Tiebacks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Intricate Victorian cast brass tiebacks. Can also be used as hooks.
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Large Antique French Wrought Iron And Marble Patisserie or Console Table
Located in London, GB
Introducing a delightful Antique French Patisserie or Boulangerie Table., Featuring a Carrara Marble top with rounded corners gracefully placed above a wrought iron apron adorned wit...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Carrara Marble, Wrought Iron
$4,055
H 32.09 in W 39.77 in D 27.56 in
Chinese Craved Hardwood Coffee Table, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Chinese carved hardwood coffee table with a design of dragons, Republic Period, early 20th century, circa 1920, China.
The table well-proportioned and well-carved. The to...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Hardwood
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE 4 PERSON MAHJONG SUITE CIRCA 1920's CHINESE EXPORT WITH DICE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese export Circa 1920's Mahjong set with the original box, instructions and smal...
Category
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Owl Inkwell
Materials
Bamboo
$1,854
H 5.12 in W 9.85 in D 7.49 in
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Owl Inkwell", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
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.
Read More
How a Craving for Color Revolutionized Glass
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
Kazuyo Sejima’s Flowering Tree Blooms Year-Round
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
He Wrote ‘Oedipus Rex,’ but Do You Know What He Looked Like?
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Cigar Culture Was Once the Peak of Masculinity. Now, It’s a Compelling Curiosity
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.
8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.
More Ways To Browse
Royal Copenhagen Mouse
Royal Copenhagen Owl
Heavy Metal Owl
Silver Mounted Horse Hoof
Silver Travelling Inkwell
17th Century Inkwell
1930s Birmingham Silver
Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder
Antique Porcelain Figural Accessories
Black Forest Cat Inkwell
Brass Cherubs Inkwell
Bronze Cat Inkwell
Dog Head Inkwell
Figural Bronze Inkstand
Geschutzt Inkwell
Inkpot 19th Century
M Bertin
Meissen Inkwell