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19th Century Porcelain Inkwell - Vieux Paris
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain inkwell, very decorative with colorful birds and gold colored accents. This
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Porcelain Inkwell

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell - Vieux Paris
19th Century Porcelain Inkwell - Vieux Paris
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H 3.55 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in
19th Century Shell-Shaped, White Porcelain Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
White porcelain inkwell in the form of a shell, highlighted with gold and resting on a square base
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1820s French Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Gold

19th Century French Imperial Manufacture of Sevres Porcelain Inkwell
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 19th century French porcelain inkwell from the imperial manufacture of Sevres. Green and
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19th Century French Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Porcelain

Late 19th Century Continental Porcelain Inkwell with Hand Painted Flowers
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century Continental porcelain inkwell with hand painted flowers on inkwell and stand.
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Late 19th Century Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Porcelain

Antique Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell, Early 19th Century
By Old Paris
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique early 19C Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell Additional information: Materials: Porcelain
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Porcelain Inkwell

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Austrian Porcelain Inkwell with Tray with Stamp on the Side
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Austrian Porcelain Inkwell with Tray with Stamp on the Side.
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Porcelain Inkwell

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Rococo Style Gilt Pewter and Porcelain Inkwell Signed Chatelain
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Rococo style gilt pewter and porcelain inkwell from circa 1900, marked "Chatelain
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Early 1900s French Rococo Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Pewter

Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson
By Samson & Cie
Located in Paris, FR
Small famille verte porcelain inkwell decorated with enameled flowerpots, foliage, and stylized
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Enamel, Bronze

Antique French Limoges Porcelain Inkwell, "D´Bengue Paris", Docteur Jules Bengué
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Limoges porcelain inkwell, France late 19th century. A depiction to preserve medications
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Porcelain Inkwell

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Old Vienna Paris Porcelain Inkwell and Ink Blotter Desk Set - 2 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Old Vienna Paris Porcelain Inkwell and Ink Blotter Desk Set - 2 Pc Set. item features
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Early 1900s Other Antique Porcelain Inkwell

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Early 19th Century George IV English Porcelain Inkwell by Coalport
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Rare early 19th century George IV English porcelain inkwell by Coalport in the naturalistic form
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19th Century English Regency Antique Porcelain Inkwell

Materials

Porcelain

French Mid 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
porcelain inkwell. The inkwell is raised by circular ormolu bun supports below a block and chased acanthus
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Ormolu

Porcelain Inkwell - Original Ink and Watercolor Drawing - 1890s
Located in Roma, IT
Porcelain inkwell is an original china ink and watercolor drawing on ivory-colorated paper by
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19th Century Modern Antique Porcelain Inkwell

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Derby Imari Pattern Partners Porcelain Inkwell and Quill Pen Stand
By Derby
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine, rare and unusual antique English Derby partners porcelain inkwell and quill pen holder
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Porcelain

Porcelain Inkwell - Original Ink and Watercolor Drawing - 1890 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Porcelain Inkwell is an original china ink and watercolor drawing on ivory-colorated paper by
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Late 19th Century Modern Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Ink, Watercolor, Paper

Large Arts & acCrafts Marble & Brass Desk Inkstand with Four Porcelain Inkwells
Located in Lisse, NL
the stylish lids the white porcelain inkwells are reveiled and even if you never use this stand, it is
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Marble, Brass

Antique English Brass, Cobalt and Porcelain Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely inkwell, typical of the period.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Brass

Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Inkwell, circa 1890
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XV Style gilt bronze and Sèvres style Porcelain inkwell. French, circa 1890
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Bronze

Blue and Gold Porcelain Inkwell By Crown Stafforshire
By Crown Staffordshire
Located in Vienna, AT
A Crown Staffordshire powder blue ground gold plated chinoiserie inkwell early 1900s. Excellent
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Porcelain Inkwell

Materials

Porcelain

English Victorian Period 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell with Brass Putto Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period porcelain and brass inkwell from the 19th century, with putto motif
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Brass

Flight Barr & Barr Porcelain Inkwell, Homage to Robert Burns, circa 1810
By Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester, William Billingsly, Samuel Walker
Located in Atlanta, GA
Those familiar with the finest quality porcelains produced by the Worcester Warmstry House Factory
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1810s British Egyptian Revival Antique Porcelain Inkwell

Materials

Porcelain

Venus & Water Lily Art Nouveau Porcelain Inkwell by Alois Hampel, 19th Century
By Beauvais Royal Manufactory
Located in Lisbon, PT
A wonderful Venus in a water lilly porcelain inkwell. A Alois Hampel creation with “3359” marked
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19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Porcelain

Rococó Revival Inkwell By «Meissen» German Dresden Porcelain, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lisbon, PT
A graceful porcelain inkwell station, crafted from Meissen porcelain, features two inkwell
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19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Porcelain Inkwell

Materials

Porcelain

Staffordshire Dog Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
An antique Staffordshire dog, Whippet porcelain inkwell. Circa 1880, England
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1880s English Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Porcelain

Staffordshire Dog Inkwell
Staffordshire Dog Inkwell
H 4 in W 4 in D 2 in
19th Century French Inkwell
By Samson Porcelain Factory 1
Located in London, GB
A very unusual porcelain inkwell in the 18th century style, with all three pots intact and a
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Mid-19th Century French Other Antique Porcelain Inkwell

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Inkwell
19th Century French Inkwell
H 10.24 in W 10.63 in D 7.88 in
Inkwell Regency Gilded Bronze Porcelain England \\\'800
Located in Milano, IT
Porcelain inkwell, with a shaped body entirely enamelled with chinoiserie-style motifs: there are
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19th Century English Regency Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain & Brass Inkwell, Paris, 1839
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 19th century hand painted porcelain & brass inkwell, Paris 1839 A fine hand made porcelain
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Early 19th Century French Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Porcelain

Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell with Porcelain Plaque
Located in London, GB
tray and three fitted porcelain inkwells. French, circa 1820 This inkwell is a fine example of the
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Bronze, Ormolu

Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray.
By Townshend & Co.
Located in London, GB
porcelain inkwells decorated with cherry blossoms. Impressed makers mark.
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1890s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Brass

English Regency Inkwell in Patinated Bronze and Ormolu with Dolphin Mount
Located in London, GB
dolphin lying on its body with his tail up. Two original porcelain inkwells (one with chipped lip) and two
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1810s English Regency Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique English Derby Porcelain Ink Stand Dish on Tray, England 1870, H563
Located in Vancouver, BC
blue ground with gilt floral decoration Single candlestick to the center Flanked by a porcelain inkwell
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1870s Scottish Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Porcelain

Antique Double Inkstand, Linage Blue and Gilt, France, 1900, H565
Located in Vancouver, BC
decoration to the back Pair of porcelain inkwells with lids Pen rest Stamp holder to the front Decorated
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Early 1900s French Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Porcelain

French Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Floral Painted Inkwell
By Edmé Samson
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good quality bronzed mounted French porcelain inkwell with Chinoiserie floral painted designs
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Brass

19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
the top lifting and fitted with a porcelain inkwell. The figure is wearing a hinged tricorn hat
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Bronze, Metal

Gilt Art Nouveau Portrait Casket Double Inkwell WMF (Attrib.)
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
meticulously fitted interior, spanning 12 inches in width, hosting two 2-inch porcelain inkwells, a 3-inch
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Metal

French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy
Located in London, GB
its kennel. The top of the kennel lifts off to reveal the porcelain inkwell within. The child in 19th
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1850s French Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Bronze

Continental 1830 Porcelain Hand Painted Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
Continental 1830 Porcelain hand painted five sided brass lip inkwell, inkpot. This is a very nice
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Porcelain Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Royal Vienna 19th Century Hand Painted Double Inkwell
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautifully hand painted Royal Vienna double inkwell. The floral decoration on the stand and the
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1890s Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Porcelain

English Porcelain Cherub Inkwell, Moore, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Impressed "Moore" on the bottom of the base.
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1870s British Antique Porcelain Inkwell

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Old Paris Porcelain & Gold Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1840.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Old Paris Porcelain & Gold Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1840.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Bronze

Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain and bronze inkwell in the taste of Asian Art. Inkwell decorated with a Buddha in white
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Bronze

Antique Sevrés Porcelain Polychrome & Gilt Decorated Inkwell with Bird C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Sevrés inkwell offers porcelain construction in shaped form and having hand painted
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Late 19th Century French Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Porcelain

19th Century Antique French Inkwell in Gilded Brass and Porcelain
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful Antique 19th century painted and gilded brass inkwell. Floral motif with pink rose on
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Brass

Sèvres Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
A Sèvres inkwell in immaculate condition with dorè bronze fittings and a burled wood base on paw
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1890s French Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Porcelain, Wood

Sèvres Inkwell
Sèvres Inkwell
H 4.5 in W 5 in D 6.5 in
Antique French Gold Bronze, Hand-Painted Porcelain & Lacquer Inkwell, Circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exquisite Antique French Gold Bronze, Hand-Painted Porcelain & Lacquer Inkwell, Circa 1870-1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Bronze

Sevres Porcelain Marbelized Gilt and Lustre Dolphin Inkwell, Dated 1832
Located in New York, NY
Marked MC-31 for Micaud.
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1830s French Antique Porcelain Inkwell

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sèvres Porcelain and ormolu inkwell
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Ormolu

Christian Thomsen Royal Copenhagen 1903 Art Nouveau Porcelain Cocks Inkwell #524
By Christian Thomsen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Designed by Christian Thomsen of Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, this fine antique porcelain inkstand
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Porcelain

19th Century Small Inkwell in Porcelain and Silver-Gilt in Sevres Style
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Paris, FR
Small inkwell crafted in porcelain, the paunch and lid decorated with a frieze of polychromatic
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Silver

French Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Inkwell
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and exceptionally high quality French early 19th century Louis XV st. Sèvres Porcelain
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Ormolu

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Antique writing stand desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain . This beautiful
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19th Century French Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Bronze

Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, late 19th century, hand-engraved bronze desk stand. This antique and rather sizeable bronze inkstand is highly decorative, in very good condition and it is one of the heavies...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Bronze

Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Sevres Porcelain Plaque's in Robin’s Egg
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful large 19th century French Belle Époque inkwell. Grand gilt bronze with many compartments
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Bronze

Finest Quality Handcrafted Antique Bronze and Brass Gothic Revival Inkstand
Located in Lisse, NL
holders even come with the original, porcelain inkwells. Because of the design and because of its weight
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Brass, Bronze

Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and large 19th century Chinoiserie inkwell with raised decoration and fine gilt bronze
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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
have not removed it to check for a makers mark) enameled porcelain tray scene of frolicking putti. The
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Mid-19th Century Antique Porcelain Inkwell

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Bronze, Enamel

19th Century English Silvered Metal 'Worried Knight' Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century English Silvered Metal 'Worried Knight' Inkwell Add a touch of classical whimsy to
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Late 19th Century English Renaissance Antique Porcelain Inkwell

Materials

Metal

Blue & white ceramic inkwell with circular brass stand
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century blue and white ceramic inkwell with circular pierced brass stand and brass lid
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Late 19th Century English Antique Porcelain Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Baroque style solid brass double inkwell set with letter holder, c. 1900-1910. A gorgeous desktop
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Early 1900s European Baroque Antique Porcelain Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Vienna Bronze Cold Painted Pineapple Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vienna bronze cold painted pineapple inkwell with porcelain insert.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Porcelain Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Porcelain Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique porcelain inkwell you’re looking for. Each antique porcelain inkwell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an antique porcelain inkwell — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique porcelain inkwell, those designed in Art Nouveau, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique porcelain inkwell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Royal Copenhagen, Bing & Grøndahl and Boin-Taburet are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Porcelain Inkwell?

Prices for an antique porcelain inkwell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $135 and can go as high as $30,696, while the average can fetch as much as $1,171.

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Questions About Antique Porcelain Inkwell
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To know if porcelain is antique, start by looking for any maker's marks and researching their origins. In many cases, it is necessary to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser to accurately date porcelain ware. You'll find a selection of expertly vetted antique porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One thing to look for in an antique porcelain figure is to look for the maker’s mark, usually found on the bottom of the piece. The porcelain figure will also have a delicate fragile quality to it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique porcelain figures from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to identify an antique porcelain vase is to check for a maker’s mark. Gently flip the vase over and look for a signature or logo on the bottom. You may also find the name of the artist or designer. Old vases were also made in wood-based kilns, so an antique vase will likely have small imperfections such as coarseness, crackling or asymmetry. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your vase. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique porcelain vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to tell the approximate age of a porcelain vase, including identifying the maker's mark. These are usually located on the bottom of the vase. The maker's mark can help you find the era of manufacture once you know the company or studio that produced the piece. Look for imperfections, which were inevitable with wood-fuelled kilns of the past but uncommon with modern gas-fuelled kilns. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique porcelain from some of the world's top sellers.
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    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

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