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Antique Owl Inkwell

English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell
English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell

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

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful and rare large figural inkwell, beautifully executed in the form of an Owl with fine detail.

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell

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Brass

Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell with Owl Figure, 1920
Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell with Owl Figure, 1920

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.

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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 winning combination of brass and silver plate and retaining his wonderful two original...

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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

By Bergmann Foundry

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent and grand late Victorian Austrian desk set, made from cast bronze, beautifully finished in gold. The cast Owl is a figural inkwell with a hinged lid revealing a glas...

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Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Owl Inkwell

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Bronze

Antique Austrian Geschützt Bronze Flying Owl Double Inkwell and Desk Blotter
Antique Austrian Geschützt Bronze Flying Owl Double Inkwell and Desk Blotter

Antique Austrian Geschützt Bronze Flying Owl Double Inkwell and Desk Blotter

Located in Nottingham, GB

The inkwell is dominated by a dramatic flying owl with outstretched wings, finely cast in bronze and positioned between two substantial square glass ink reservoirs.

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Early 20th Century Antique Owl Inkwell

Materials

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 at 17" makes a very important desk accessory.

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Owl Inkwell

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Bronze

Finest Large Antique Austrian Brass Novelty Inkwell, Reading Owl, circa 1890
Finest Large Antique Austrian Brass Novelty Inkwell, Reading Owl, circa 1890

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 versions but this impressive one stands 8 1/2" tall and features a beautifully cast Owl ...

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1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell

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Brass

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 integral tray.

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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

The solid oak base has a polished brass gallery to the top which houses the tactile glass inkwell which has a brass hinged lid, the top inset with an Oak top mounted in the centre wi...

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1890s English 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

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H 7.09 in W 14.97 in D 6.3 in

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

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

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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Owl Inkwell

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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.

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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 wonderful original glass eyes, undamaged and a fabulous gilded finish.

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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

The hefty piece of crystal used to make this late Victorian inkwell is deeply handcut on the underside. The collar and hinged lid is made from polished brass with top featuring a won...

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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell

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Crystal

Antique English Gilded Bronze Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1890
Antique English Gilded Bronze Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1890

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, professionally cleaned to create a show-stopping desk-top heirloom.

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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell

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Bronze

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 winning combination of brass and copper and retaining his wonderful two original glass...

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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 detailed carving

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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

The rectangular malachite tray features a hexagonal cut glass ink well with a mother-of-pearl quill letter opener on a silver plated stand and is decorated with a beautifully carved ...

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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 your room or just for use it on your desk.

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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, England

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

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Owl Inkwell

Materials

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

Great condition and beautifully handcarved hand carved owl sculpture. A true celebration of craftsmanship and symbolism, this exquisitely hand-carved owl inkwell captures both the n...

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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 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 Goberg ~ 1900.

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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

Besides the quality there is a bit of whimsy with the mother owl and the baby owl. The head of the mother lifts up to reveal and inkwell which still retains the original milk glass i...

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Owl Inkwell

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Bronze

Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes and Brass Inkwell
Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes and Brass Inkwell

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 wisdom and learning, this Victorian era inkwell could be the perfect gift for an auth...

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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Antique Owl Inkwell

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Wood

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 TURQUOISE STONE.

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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. Hallmarked for London 1905, and also bearing an engraved Baroness's Crown to the sil...

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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 (7 7/8 inches x 11 4/5 inches) and is in perfect condition and is 1st quality.

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Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Owl Inkwell

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Porcelain

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19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor

Located in High Point, NC

19th century hand-carved black forest humidor with a figure of a dog and cat. The cat is atop a barrel, which has a lid which lifts to reveal a compartment for tobacco. The barrel is...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Owl Inkwell

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Fruitwood

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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.