Reid & Sons Antique Sterling Silver Knife / Pen Rests
By Reid and Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These exceptional antique knife / pen rests are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Glass and Brass Desk Inkwell with Pen Rest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco glass and brass desk inkwell with pen rest A very stylish piece made in heavy crystal with a brass mounted ink well and feet, these may have originally been chrome plated...
Glass
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear
By Brienz Switzerland
Located in Barntrup, DE
The bear holds a hollow tree trunk that can be used as a pen rest. The bear's head can be opened for storage or as an inkwell.
Glass, Wood
Antique Ornate Gilt Bronze Pen Rest or Holder with Onyx Base & Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique pen rest or holder is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1900 in the period Edwardian style.
Onyx, Bronze
Silver Plate Hoof Inkwell with Pen Rest, by Rowland Ward & Co
By Rowland Ward
Located in Reepham, GB
A late 19th century silver plate mounted horse hoof inkwell, the lid and horseshoe of silver plate, the hinged lid opening to the glass inkwell with silver plate collar, with a decor...
Silver Plate
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Notepad Holder With Pen Rest
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze notepad holder with pen rest By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4"W x 6.38"D ...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
French Belle Epoque Bronze Desk Tidy with Pen Rest, Art Nouveau Design
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful Turn of the Century Decorative French Belle Epoque / Art Nouveau Bronze Desk Tidy. With A Pen Rest Hinged Inkwell Cover. Made By Depose, of France.
Bronze
$1,520Sale Price / set|41% Off
19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very cute set of two 19th century Black Forest, Schwarzwald, Forêt Noir carved walnut dog and cat heads with glass eyes and ink well with log pen rest. Intricate carved detail to h...
Glass, Bone, Walnut
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...
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkwell with Pen Rest
Located in Dallas, TX
The hinged lid opens to reveal the original white porcelain ink pot, The piece offers a pen rest at the top edges of the marble platform, uniting beauty with practicality.
Marble, Bronze
Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING WHIMSICAL BLACK FOREST DESK ACCESSORY WITH HAND-CARVED RABBIT, TREE PEN REST, AND HAT-LIDDED GLASS INKWELLS. From our Black Forest collection, we are delig...
Glass, Wood
Regency Mahogany And Brass Inkstand
Located in Essex, MA
With two ink bottles and candle holder and pen rest. Lower drawer. Brass paw feet.
Brass
$1,065Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco desk lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
Art Deco chrome desk lamp with the square stepped stem supported on a rectangular base with inset inkwells and pen rest. Dimensions Height 19 Inches Width 11.5 Inches Depth 6 Inches
Silver Plate
$956Sale Price|40% Off
Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamelled Inkstand
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century gilt bronze and champlevé enameled inkstand with single well with hinge cover and pen rest. All raised up on bun feet. Dimensions Height 4.5 inches Width 8.5 inches ...
Bronze
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
Cut silver inkwell with reliefs, three lidded tanks & bell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with reliefs and applications, three tanks with lid, bell and pen rest. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown.
Silver
$360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
The set is in good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and includes: ink weel, blotter, adjustable calendar, letter holder and pen rest. #2793.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
$712Sale Price|20% Off
Commanding Art Deco 1920s Rosso Levanto Red Marble Inkwell & Penrest Stand
Located in Red Lion, PA
Commanding 1920s Art Deco Rosso Levanto Red Marble Inkwell and Pen Rest This striking Art Deco inkwell and pen rest, dating to the 1920s, is crafted from richly figured Rosso Levant...
Marble, Bronze
Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top i
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top inkwell, the letter sections are decorated with Putti and Cherubs there is a pen rest and on each side...
Brass
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss bear with log pen rest and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings," plate 93a.
Wood
English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
The piece opens to reveal a velvet lined writing surface and pen rest with spaces for 2 inkwells. This item is unusual for the quality of the brass inlay and the overall stylishness ...
Brass
English Equestrian Horseshoe Silver Plate & Oak Desktop Inkwell Inkstand c. 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English Edwardian silverplate and oak inkwell inkstand with a pen rest, circa 1900. This fine inkstand has the original lovely cut crystal inkwell surrounded by a si...
Crystal, Silver Plate
19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century coromandel writing slope, fabulous quality with brass corners and a central brass diamond with a nice jasperware plaque, there is also raised brass flowers on the brass ...
Wood
Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Inkwell With Letter Rack Desk Set
Located in Land O' Lakes, FL
Designed for both beauty and function, the set includes a removable inkwell, an attached letter rack, and a pen rest. The glass is pristine, free from imperfections, while the brass ...
Brass
Antique Silver Hukin & Heath Sealing Wax Desk Set, London, 1920s, Art Deco
Located in Greven, DE
Comprising: Seal, Match Strike & Holder, Candle Holder, Two Pen Rests, a Glass Inkwell and a Letter Rack. Hukin & Heath was founded in 1855 by Jonathan Wilson Hukin and John Thomas ...
Silver
Vintage Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
Two decorative inkwells with glass inserts accent both sides of the bronze figure & this trio is mounted upon a veined black & white marble platform containing a "trenched" pen rest....
Marble, Bronze
French 2 Pot Inkwell Stand with a Hunting Retriever Dog
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French 2 pot inkwell stand with a Hunting Retriever Dog This is a very attractive desk top inkwell, the centre of the stand is set with a curly coated retriever in front of him th...
Spelter
English Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell, 1890-1910
Located in Delft, NL
A rectangular inkwell with a scene of an owl sitting on a branch on each side of the inkwell and floral decor, hammered and nailed by hand. There are pen rests on each side and the l...
Copper
Victorian Period Sterling Silver Footed Cherub-Motif Inkstand By William Comyns
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in New York, NY
Inkstand is designed with a pen-rest. Measures: 8 inches wide x 4 1/4 inches deep x 4 inches high (to top of inkwell).
Crystal, Sterling Silver
A 19th Century wooden children's school desk
Located in Delft, NL
The lid of the desk has a pen rest (a slot in the wood) and a round opening on the right for a glass container, which is now missing.
Iron
$550Sale Price|35% Off
Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The border of the base is in relief and abounds with flowers and birds while the pen rest has a quaint village scene. The glass pieces are blown and cut to resemble the hand-hammered...
Brass, Copper
Wonderful Heart Shaped Oak and Silver Inkwell, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
This ink stand also includes a pen rest at the top of the heart, with a square inkwell in the center, and below the inkwell is a heart shaped silver plated plaque.
Silver Plate
Antique English Presentation Inkwell & Desk Set with Horse Jockey Theme
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The set is composed of two thick square glass, bottles with jockey hat brass tops, an onyx seal, and a horse shoe pen rest on the back of the onyx base. The heavy glass bottles and t...
Onyx, Brass
19th Century French Provincial Desk Inkwell Stand in Marble and Brass
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand This is a very attractive desk top inkwell, the stand is made with marble and set with 2 chased brass ink pots, these are lined with glas...
Marble
Fine Early 19th Century Empire Russian Inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Above a central kneeling nude female figure with butterfly wings (Psyche) holding a large shell above her head as a pen rest. To her left fitment for the inkwell covered with a squir...
Bronze
Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and substantial novelty inkwell in the form of a running Ostrich standing on an oval shaped base with a naturalistic base incorporating two "rocks" acting as a pen rest. I...
Brass
Toward Rest - Original Pen Drawing by Gabriele Galantara - Early 20th Century
By Gabriele Galantara
Located in Roma, IT
Toward Rest is an original drawing in pen realized by Gabriele Galantara, Titled in Italian on the lower right" Verso il Riposo" The state of preservation of the artwork is good, ex...
Pen
Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
Located in Bath, GB
Below the ring handle, is an integral pen rest for one's dip pen (the one shown is a new example which I am including in the sale to complete the look) Excellent condition measuring...
Silver Plate
Art Deco Bronze Desk Lamp with Limestone Base, Circa 1925-1935
Located in Lincoln, GB
Complete desk lamps incorporating pen rests, inkwells, and quill holders were typically produced for professional, executive, or institutional settings and are now increasingly scarc...
Bronze
Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The front compartment or pen rest tilts to open and originally there would have been two ink bottles on either side.
Softwood
Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856
Located in Bath, GB
A rare Victorian silver plated novelty inkwell fashioned in the form of a barrel on stand, in turn standing on a brick paving; beautiful detail such as the hooks to the back of the s...
Silver Plate
19th Century Belgian Louis XV Style Repoussé Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed in the Louis XV Rococo taste, the desk accessory stands on scrolling feet over a shaped base with a scalloped apron, featuring a gently curved front designed as a pen rest. ...
Brass, Metal
19th Century French Napoleon III Marble Double Inkwell with Bronze Mounted Lids
Located in Dallas, TX
The piece reflects the refined Neoclassical influence favored under the Second Empire, with its symmetrical architectural form, molded edges, and balanced composition. The recessed p...
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Inkwell
Located in Greven, DE
The surrounding decoration consists of a symmetrically arranged sheaf of grain – most likely wheat – rendered in fine detail with clearly articulated ears and husks. Two curved pen r...
Metal
19th Century French Empire Inkwell with Bronze Mount and Marble Base
Located in Greven, DE
The marble slab includes a broad pen rest and stands on four compressed spherical feet.
Marble, Bronze
Unique Antique Cast Brass Double Inkwell from France, Early 1900s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique cast brass inkwell features 2 ceramic ink depositories with pen rests, all highly decorated in a Victorian style.
Brass
French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell
Located in London, GB
The sweeping, scrolled bronze elements at the base of the column also functioned as an elegant pen rest. This collector's piece stands out for its bold, dramatic contrast between the...
Bronze, Ormolu
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Gilt Art Nouveau Portrait Casket Double Inkwell WMF (Attrib.)
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Opening the lid reveals a meticulously fitted interior, spanning 12 inches in width, hosting two 2-inch porcelain inkwells, a 3-inch rectangular catch-all, and an 8.5-inch wide oval ...
Metal
$2,179Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Edwardian, Walnut Cupboard, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A single, full width frieze drawer over Dressed with solid brass drop handle Drawer fitted with baize rests to carry the fall when lowered. Twin field panels dress the fall of t...
Walnut
19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
Opposite, two raised balls act as a pen rest, the inkstand raising on four ball feet.
Bronze, Enamel
$420Sale Price|30% Off
Silver tower-shaped pen holder resting on a base with four half-ball feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver tower-shaped pen holder resting on a base with four half-ball feet.
Silver
Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell With Gilded Mountings
Located in Greven, DE
On two opposing sides, shallow grooves are recessed into the glass – elegant and functional pen rests, integrated seamlessly into the design.
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Inkwell with Enamel Decoration and Onyx Plate
Located in Greven, DE
The oval-shaped inkwell stands on three short feet and features a star-shaped, shallow tray with a central onyx insert. Two semicircular pen rests flank the centre symmetrically. The...
Onyx, Brass, Enamel
Rare Antique Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Green Leather Writing Desk 1920s
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Reading, Berkshire
It's a very attractive item befit with an aluminium desk calendar, letter opener and two vertical pen rests. The rectangular and hinged two panel top encloses a green leather writi...
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand
Located in Greven, DE
A more unusual feature of this piece is the long compartment at the front, designed to hold dip or quill pens, which were typically laid at an angle with only the nib and lower shaft...
Porcelain
19th Century Staffordshire Creamware Phrenology Head Inkwell, Stamped “55”
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The inkwell is ingeniously integrated into the composition, with a central opening at the chest and two smaller apertures likely intended for quill or pen rests. The underside is imp...
Pottery
$2,345Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Graced with superb colour and of usefully compact stature Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Select walnut stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues Of di...
Walnut
Rare Chinese Export Amboyna and Ebony Campaign Kneehole Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
The rectangular top with book matched amboyna veneers enclosed by a solid ebony boarder above a frieze drawer fitted with an adjustable inset velvet lined writing slope flanked by mu...
Ebony, Amboyna
19th Century Carrying Pen Rest
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
19th century carved walnut pen rest carrying stand. Brass handled dovetailed drawer.
French Gilded Bronze Inkwell, Pen Rest, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Gilded Bronze Inkwell, Pen Rest, 19th Century
Bronze
Unavailable
H 4.25 in Dm 4.25 in
Antique Brass Inkstand, Circular Inkwell, With Pen Rest, Scotland 1910, H557
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique brass inkstand, circular inkwell, with pen rest, Scotland 1910, H557 Scotland 1910 Brass and glass Tall glass inkwell to the back Dish for stamps in the centre Pen rest to t...
Brass
Unavailable
H 2.25 in W 5.5 in D 5.25 in
Antique Silver Plate Arts Crafts Double Inkwell Pen Rest, Scotland 1920, H550
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Silver Plated Double Inkwell With Pen Rest, Arts & Crafts, Scotland 1920, H550 Scotland 1920 Silver Plate Shaped open back with pen rest Pair of inkwells with ceramic insert...
Silver Plate
Unavailable
H 3.55 in W 14.38 in D 2.76 in
Antique Vienna Bronze Owl on a Feather Pen Rest Signed Geschützt, circa 1900
By Geschutzt
Located in Torreon, Coahuila
Antique Vienna bronze owl on a feather This bronze sculpture was used as a pen rest Made in Austria, circa 1900 Signed Geschützt Weight 25 oz.
Bronze
Bronze Austrian Pen Rest Inkwell with Black Grouse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This hansome cast bronze inkewll with a black grouse is very much in the style of pieces created by the Austrian Frederich Gornik.
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable
H 5.12 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Finely cast and chased patinated bronze inkwell decorated with classical Greek mythology scenes with pen rests on a black marble base with glass liner.
Marble, Bronze
Unavailable
H 4 in W 9 in D 9 in
Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze & Brose Double Inkstand, Scotland 1910, H547
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Art Nouveau gilt bronze & brose double inkstand, Scotland 1910, H547 Scotland 1910 Brass Shaped back with pen rest. Pair of inkwells with ceramic inserts.
Brass
Antique Bronze Inkwell, Ormolu Mounted Inkstand, France 1890, H303
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique bronze inkwell, Ormolu mounted inkstand, France 1890, H303 France 1890 Bronze Bronze ormolu mounted inkstand Pen rest to the sides Brass inkwell with bronze cover All sittin...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 3.75 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
Antique Double Inkstand, Linage Blue and Gilt, France, 1900, H565
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique double inkstand, linage blue and gilt, France 1900, H565 France 1900 Porcelain Floral decoration to the back Pair of porcelain inkwells with lids Pen rest Stamp holder to th...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 3.75 in W 8.5 in D 4.75 in
Antique Metal Inkwell, Victorian Double Inkstand, England 1890, H302
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Metal Inkwell, Victorian Double Inkstand, England 1890, H302 England 1890 Metal Three Quarter Metal Gallery Pen Rest To The Back Pair Of Glass Inkwells With Tops All Sitt...
Metal
Antique Inkstand, Green Marble, Scotland 1900, H562
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Inkstand, Green Marble, Scotland 1900, H562 Scotland 1900 Green Marble Pair of two crystal inkwells and lids Brass pen rest to the front All standing on green marble base ...
Marble
Antique Betjemann Onyx Gilded Bronze Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique partners gilded Bronze and Onyx ink stand by Betjemann. Featuring gilded pen rests, ornate engraved bracket and inkwell lid.
Onyx, Brass
Antique Brass Double Inkwell, Scotland, 1900
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique brass double inkwell, Scotland 1900, H545 Scotland 1900 Brass and glass Inkwell comes with stamp holder and lid Two glass inkwells (one has a crack and the other has a chip)...
Brass
Antique Oval Silver Plated Double Inkstand, Scotland 1910, H549
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oval Silver Plated Double Inkstand, Scotland 1910, H549 Scotland 1910 Silver plate and glass Silver plated inkstand having two blue glass inkwells A handle with three pen re...
Silver Plate
Unavailable
H 5 in W 12 in D 8 in
Antique Art Nouveau Inkstand, Wood + Kingwood Inlaid, Scotland, 1900
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Art Nouveau inkstand, Wood + kingwood inlaid, Scotland 1900, H627 Scotland 1900 Wood + kingwood Pair of two crystal inkwells and lids with metal handles and a pen rest Inlai...
Wood
Unavailable
H 33.5 in W 22 in D 25 in
English Mid-19th Century Burl Walnut Davenport Desk with Leathered Writing Slope
Located in Wells, ME
There is also a small drawer that stored an inkwell and pen rest, it pulls out and swings forward for ease of use.
Brass
George V Sterling Silver & Crystal Desk Inkwell
Located in Summerland, CA
The rectangular silver tray is shaped with undulating scalloped edges and fitted with a pen rest, raised on four bracket feet. The set includes two heavy faceted crystal inkwells wi...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Fine French Directoire Inkstand
Located in London, Middlesex
The surface has three ink containers with ormolu lids and a cutout valley for the pens, resting on ormolu turned bun feet. Daguerre: The ormolu frieze is considered by Pierre ...
Bronze
Fine 19th Century Regency Rosewood Brass Bound Box Desk
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
The front edge of the interior holds two inkwells with Sheffield plate lids, two lidded compartments and a pen rest. The upper storage compartment beneath the inkwells has a secre...
Brass
Unavailable
H 3.94 in W 11.23 in D 7.09 in
Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Erhard & Sohne Jugendstil wood and brass inlay ink stand or pentray with inkwell, integrated columns feet at each corner, rectangular form, the cylindrical inkwell with geometric fol...
Brass
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H 0.88 in W 4 in D 6.25 in
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Notepad Holder With Pen Rest
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze notepad holder with pen rest By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4"W x 6.25"D ...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
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H 4.5 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
Art Deco Black Vitrolite and Brass Desk Set with Pen Rest, Inkwell & Stamp Caddy
Located in New York, NY
This American Art Deco desk set was produced, circa 1925. The set includes a pen rest, an inkwell, a letter holder and a stamp caddy.
Brass
English Burl Walnut Desk Set Stationary Box with Inkwells and Pen Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The base of the desk set is sitting on four turned feet supporting a dovetailed drawer and then above has two fitted areas that contain two original glass inkwells and a pen rest.
Brass
18th Century Black Forest Boar's Head Inkwell
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Black forest boar's head inkwell and pen rest, 18th c., linden wood
Rare Coromander Postal Scale
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Exceptional quality Inkwell-Postal Scale-Pen Rest With Abalone and Engraved Brass Mounts Circa 1860-1870s
Crystal, Brass
Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
A handsome file and pen rest comprise this set. Albert Marionnet (1852-1910) was the master sculptor of this work.
Bronze, Ormolu
Italian Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Footed urn with tilt lid and bronze pen rests mounted on burgundy marble.
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Decorative French Gilt Desktop Inkwell
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Oval shape with a marble base, pierced gilt gallery which forms the backdrop for the 2 inkwells and 2 pen rests. 1 replaced ceramic pot.
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Gilt Desktop Inkwell
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Oval shape with a marble base, pierced gilt gallery which forms the backdrop for the two inkwells and two pen rests. One replaced ceramic pot.
Metal
19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th century Coromandel writing slope, having a silver plated plaque on the front, opening up to reveal blue lined writing surface, a pen rest, three small compartme...
Wood
19th Century Brass Inkwell with Equestrian Design
Located in High Point, NC
The base is detailed with rivets and on the front has a horses profile surrounded by a horseshoe, with a pen rest below.
Brass
Antique Victorian Silver Inkstand 1880 Inkwell Desk Tidy Pen Tray
By Walter and John Barnard
Located in London, GB
The Inkwells are embellished with rams heads connected with swags and flame shaped stoppers, There are two long sunken wells for pen rests. The central box has a small crest engraved...
Sterling Silver
Louis XV Style Pewter Mounted Double Inkwell Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style Pewter Mounted Double Inkwell Stand, 19th century, with finial handle opening inkwell covers to porcelain liners marked "CE" and ebonized composition pen rest. 5.25" ...
Pewter
Georgian Style Sterling Silver Footed Inkstand
By Crichton Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Georgian style sterling silver, "bun"-footed inkstand, London, 1916, Crichton Bros. - makers. Has a pen rest and original glass insert. @9" across x @6 1/4" deep x @1" high; inkwell ...
Sterling Silver
Stunning 19th Century MOP Inlaid Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Located in Bradenton, FL
Inkwell features double figural serpents handle over covered storage with pen rests either side. A single drawer with a brass knob opens under inkwells.
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
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H 6.7 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
Inkstand if the form of a cockatoo, Austrian, cold painted circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
A superb Austrian bronze cold painted cockatoo inkwell and pen rest, circa 1900. This very eye catching and pleasing novelty cockatoo desk stand is very detailed in its solid heavy ...
Bronze
Antique Gilt Metal Double Glass Inkwells with Dachshund Dog
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Glass inkwells are removable with no chips or cracks. Pen rest on front edge.
Metal
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H 16 in W 4 in D 4 in
Rare and Impressive Roe Deer Horn Desk Set with Candlesticks, circa 1870-1880
Located in London, GB
The inkwell has a pen rest in roe deer horn and the base is in layered stag horn with star decoration, the two inkwells have lids both surmounted with carved stags.
Horn
A Rare Roe Deer Horn Desk Set with Candlesticks c.1870-80
Located in London, GB
The inkwell has a pen rest in Roe Deer horn & the the base is in layered stag horn with star decoration, the 2 inkwells have lids both surmounted with carved stags.
Horn
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
Other features include tooled leather insert with Greek key border, two glass ink wells with brass tops, pen rest and a spring loaded secret compartment inside hiding two small drawe...
Brass
Late 19th c. Mahogany Stationary & Letter Cabinet c.1890-1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A table top (slope fronted) Mahogany stationery cabinet with hinged lids, letter rack dividers, inkwell compartments, pen rest, and a bottom drawer. Brass handles, brass key h...
Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Desk Stand by Maple & Co London
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian silver plated desk stand by Maple & Co London having a shaped tray with gadrooned detail to the edge, centre cut glass ink bottle with pen rest in front, two compar...
Silver Plate
Rare Silver Cannon Inkstand
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
The shells mounted on either side of the wooden base are for holding the ink and there is a pen-rest incorporated into the silver ground-effect base on which the model sits.
Silver
Rare Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Letter Rack or Holder, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
To the front there are is an integrated pen rest to the naturalistic legs. Dating to the late Victorian era, circa 1890 it remains in excellent condition with all original paint. ...
Antique Cold Painted Bronze Game Bird Inkwell, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
The naturalistic base is painted and has a pen rest support, I have included the (new) wooden dip pen to finish off the offering.
Bronze
Antique English Equestrian Inkwell, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
The horseshoe shaped base stands on four horse hoof legs, the tray having a cradle each side acting as a pen rest. The inkwell itself is in the from of a coopered bucket and toppe...
Brass
Mammoth Antique English Sterling Silver and Glass Pocket Watch Inkwell
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
The front of the glass has a cut pen rest to sit a pen in. The lid lifts to reveal a glass ink chamber within, removable for easy refilling and cleaning.
Sterling Silver
Antique Novelty Inkwell, Gilded Bronze Owl with Glass Eyes
Located in Bath, GB
To the front an integral pen rest as can be seen in the pictures. The hinged lid is in perfect working order and opens to reveal the removable glass ink chamber.
Bronze
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H 19.3 in W 15.16 in
Hadossett - 1920 Pen and Ink Drawing, Resting Queen in a Mythological Interior
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking pen and ink illustration of a regal queen being fanned by an attendant in an exotic interiorlandscape. Well-presented in a complimenting contemporary frame. Signed and dat...
Pen
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H 3.75 in W 5 in D 6 in
Antique Equestrian Horse Racing / Horseshoe Inkwell by Henry Bourn, circa 1890
By Henry Bourne
Located in Bath, GB
The back incorporates a double pen rest and the cradle which holds the crystal inkwell is mounted with a horseshoe to both back and front.
Silver Plate
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H 11.03 in W 16.54 in L 11.03 in
19th Century German Silver Desk Stand by Gustav Memmert, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This exceptional inkstand is fitted with a twist bell, two inkpots with hinged domed covers and lion finials, a pen rest and two thermometers, the central plinth surmounted by the fi...
Silver
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H 7.5 in W 10.25 in D 6 in
Cut Glass & Silver Plate Stag Inkwell c.1901, Society Miniature Rifle Club
Located in Bath, GB
The hinged lid is mounted with a stunning Stag head, the antlers acting as a pen rest. The inkwell sits in a silver plated stand attached to a stag horn which in turn is mounted with...
Silver Plate
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H 3.75 in W 8.67 in D 4.14 in
Antique Desk Stand, English, Correspondence Box, Ink Wells, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Brightly polished with distinctive casket form Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Silver plate projects a clear, bright tonality Pair of receptacles beneath the do...
Silver Plate
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H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
Victorian Antique Davenport, English Oak Writing Desk, Bureau, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Attractive grain interest in the oak with medullary rays present Deep patinated tones to polished wax finish Contrasting inner with desirable birch finish Rising from stepped bun ...
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H 38 in W 50 in D 22 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode Secretary with Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
The interior cavity of the secretary has four drawers; two on the left-hand side, a deeper drawer on the right-hand side with divided compartments, and a central drawer that pulls ou...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk
Located in Forney, TX
Born in Japan in the early 20th century, influenced by English Colonial Regency era campaign furniture, rectangular chest form, having a hinged top beautifully decorated with Japanes...
Wood
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