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Antique Russian Inkwells

Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell

Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell

$24,850

H 5.5 in W 18.28 in D 11 in

Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

Malachite is one of Russia’s most prestigious stones, and its use in the creation of this rare and

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Late 19th Century Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Imperial Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Inkwell
Imperial Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Inkwell

Imperial Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Inkwell

Located in Media, PA

This exquisite piece is a Russian Imperial-style Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Inkstand, likely

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1880s Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Enamel

19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell
19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell

19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare and exceptional 19th century Russian gilt bronze and malachite inkwell. Gilt Sphinx with two

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Late 19th Century Baltic Baltic Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Malachite

Siena Marble and Ormolu Inkwell, c.1900
Siena Marble and Ormolu Inkwell, c.1900

Siena Marble and Ormolu Inkwell, c.1900

$465

H 2.76 in W 4.53 in D 3.35 in

Siena Marble and Ormolu Inkwell, c.1900

Located in Worcester, GB

Siena Marble and Ormolu Inkwell, c.1900 A good quality desk inkwell, circa 1900, set in warm Siena

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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble

Fine Early 19th Century Empire Russian Inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810
Fine Early 19th Century Empire Russian Inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810

Fine Early 19th Century Empire Russian Inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A fine Russian Empire gilt- and patinated bronze desk top inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810

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Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans

Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A very fine Russian giltbronze mounted malachite veneered inkstand from the first quarter of the

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Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Continental Very Unusual Gilt Metal Rheinstone Set Globe Shaped Inwell
Continental Very Unusual Gilt Metal Rheinstone Set Globe Shaped Inwell

Continental Very Unusual Gilt Metal Rheinstone Set Globe Shaped Inwell

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

from the 19th century. The inkwell, possibly Russian or French stands raised on four ball feet attached

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Inkwell Onyx France-Russia, 19th Century
Inkwell Onyx France-Russia, 19th Century

Inkwell Onyx France-Russia, 19th Century

$3,161

H 10.63 in W 18.51 in D 13.78 in

Inkwell Onyx France-Russia, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Inkwell Onyx France-russia XIXth. Onyx inkwell France-Russia XIXth. Elegant inkwell in onyx and

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19th Century French Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Onyx

Rare 19th Century Russian Ormolu, Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal and Jeweled Inkwell
Rare 19th Century Russian Ormolu, Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal and Jeweled Inkwell

Rare 19th Century Russian Ormolu, Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal and Jeweled Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

An Extremely Rare 19th Century Russian Empire Ormolu, Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal and Jeweled Inkwell

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1820s Russian Empire Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Imperial Period Faberge Bowenite and Silver-Gilt Inkwell
Imperial Period Faberge Bowenite and Silver-Gilt Inkwell

Imperial Period Faberge Bowenite and Silver-Gilt Inkwell

By Fabergé

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

An Imperial Period, silver-gilt, bowenite inkwell by Faberge featuring chased laurel leaves

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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Gilt Metal

Small Sculpture of a Nude Boy on Malachite Base, Benjamin Schlick Mid-19th Cent
Small Sculpture of a Nude Boy on Malachite Base, Benjamin Schlick Mid-19th Cent

Small Sculpture of a Nude Boy on Malachite Base, Benjamin Schlick Mid-19th Cent

By Benjamin Schlick

Located in New York City, NY

Nicolai of Russia. An inkwell desk accessory by Benjamin Schlick was chosen by Queen Victoria as a gift

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Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Malachite

Faberge Rock Crystal Gold Inkwell
Faberge Rock Crystal Gold Inkwell

Faberge Rock Crystal Gold Inkwell

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

A Fabergé gold and rock crystal inkwell, the lobed rock-crystal body carved with bombe' sides, the

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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, Gold

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Inkwell, Gilt Brass, with Malachite Inlay, 1850s Russian
Inkwell, Gilt Brass, with Malachite Inlay, 1850s Russian

Inkwell, Gilt Brass, with Malachite Inlay, 1850s Russian

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H 2.37 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Inkwell, Gilt Brass, with Malachite Inlay, 1850s Russian

Located in Malmo, SE

Inkwell gilt brass, with malachite inlay, 1850s Russian. Missing ink glass.

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1850s Russian Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Russian Bronze Doré and Malachite Figural Inkwell, Mid-19th Century
Russian Bronze Doré and Malachite Figural Inkwell, Mid-19th Century

Russian Bronze Doré and Malachite Figural Inkwell, Mid-19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Inkwell of a peasant, sled and milk barrel with pails, {quill holders} the inkwell within the milk

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Mid-19th Century Baltic Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Big Bronze Dragon Sculptured Ink Well, Russia, 1850s
Big Bronze Dragon Sculptured Ink Well, Russia, 1850s

Big Bronze Dragon Sculptured Ink Well, Russia, 1850s

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H 10 in W 31.5 in D 22.5 in

Big Bronze Dragon Sculptured Ink Well, Russia, 1850s

Located in Brussels, BE

Bronze dragon standing on a stylized leaf. Magnificent piece which shines with its originality and the chiseling work developed all-over its decors. Dimensions: H 10 cm x W 31.5 x ...

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Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Russian Silvered Bronze Bear Inkwell, Russia, 1870
Russian Silvered Bronze Bear Inkwell, Russia, 1870

Russian Silvered Bronze Bear Inkwell, Russia, 1870

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H 8 in W 6.5 in D 5.75 in

Russian Silvered Bronze Bear Inkwell, Russia, 1870

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare 19th century silvered bronze inkwell depicting a finely detailed cast bear, cast of Russian

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1880s Russian Baroque Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Silver Inkwell For Czar Nicholas
Silver Inkwell For Czar Nicholas

Silver Inkwell For Czar Nicholas

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H 5.5 in W 4 in D 4.13 in

Silver Inkwell For Czar Nicholas

By Grachev Brothers

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite inkwell by the legendary Grachev Brothers was made for Czar Nicholas of Russia

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Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Silver

19th Century Porphyry & Ormolu Inkwell
19th Century Porphyry & Ormolu Inkwell

19th Century Porphyry & Ormolu Inkwell

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H 4.5 in W 6 in D 4 in

19th Century Porphyry & Ormolu Inkwell

Located in London, by appointment only

end of the eighteenth century deposits appeared in Sweden and Russia whose color and texture were

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Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Porphyry, Ormolu

Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

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H 5.52 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in

Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

Located in Kent, Dover

A fine Russian encrier (ink pot) in the form of a bear in ormolu, with ruby eyes and on a malachite

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1890s Russian Antique Russian Inkwells

Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

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H 5.52 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in

Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

Located in Kent, Dover

A fine Russian encrier (ink pot) in the form of a bear in ormolu, with ruby eyes and on a malachite

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1890s Russian Antique Russian Inkwells

Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

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H 5.52 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in

Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

Located in Kent, Dover

A fine Russian encrier (ink pot) in the form of a bear in ormolu, with ruby eyes and on a malachite

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1890s Russian Antique Russian Inkwells

Antique Malachite Desk Set Inkwell 19th Century 19th Century
Antique Malachite Desk Set Inkwell 19th Century 19th Century

Antique Malachite Desk Set Inkwell 19th Century 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb quality Russian malachite mounted desk set, 19th century, comprising an inkwell and Stand

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1880s Russian Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

A Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
A Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

A Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

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H 5.52 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in

A Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

Located in Kent, Dover

A fine Russian encrier (ink pot) in the form of a bear in ormolu, with ruby eyes and on a malachite

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1890s Russian Antique Russian Inkwells

A Russian 19th Century pietra dura plaque / paperweight.
A Russian 19th Century pietra dura plaque / paperweight.

A Russian 19th Century pietra dura plaque / paperweight.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th Century Russian pietra dure plaque / paper weight with a hand carved fruiting

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19th Century Italian Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Inkwell Representing a Bear, Russia, 1880
Inkwell Representing a Bear, Russia, 1880

Inkwell Representing a Bear, Russia, 1880

Located in Milan, IT

Inkwell gold guild bronze sculpture depicting a bear that is leaning on a tree trunk. Russia, 1880

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1880s Russian Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Bear Inkwell and Fountain Pen Holder, Russia, 1880
Bear Inkwell and Fountain Pen Holder, Russia, 1880

Bear Inkwell and Fountain Pen Holder, Russia, 1880

Located in Milan, IT

Inkwell and fountain pens holder, silver and gold gilt bronze sculpture of a dressed bear, pushing

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1880s Russian Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Faberge Silver Enamel Marble Inkwell 1910s
Faberge Silver Enamel Marble Inkwell 1910s

Faberge Silver Enamel Marble Inkwell 1910s

By Peter Carl Fabergé

Located in Chicago, IL

An exceptional antique inkwell by Carl Faberge, made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917

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Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Russian Gilded Bronze Bear and Cubs Inkwell
Russian Gilded Bronze Bear and Cubs Inkwell

Russian Gilded Bronze Bear and Cubs Inkwell

Located in London, GB

A late 19th century Russian novelty gilded bronze inkwell, finely modelled as a bear playing with

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19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Russian Gilded Bronze Bear Inkwell, circa 1880
Russian Gilded Bronze Bear Inkwell, circa 1880

Russian Gilded Bronze Bear Inkwell, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

A late 19th century Russian novelty gilded bronze inkwell, finely modelled as a bear Russian

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19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Sheffield England Double Inkwell Stand
Antique Sheffield England Double Inkwell Stand

Antique Sheffield England Double Inkwell Stand

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H 6.75 in W 13.25 in D 7 in

Antique Sheffield England Double Inkwell Stand

By Walker & Hall

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Beautiful Sheffield silver plated and cut glass double inkwell. The cut glass round inkwells with a

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1880s English Victorian Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Charming Russian Ormolu and Malachite Ink Pot
Charming Russian Ormolu and Malachite Ink Pot

Charming Russian Ormolu and Malachite Ink Pot

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H 5.52 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in

Charming Russian Ormolu and Malachite Ink Pot

Located in Kent, Dover

A fine Russian encrier (ink pot) in the form of a bear in ormolu with ruby eyes and on a malachite

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1890s Russian Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Fine 19thC Russian gilt bronze and malachite ink stand

Fine 19thC Russian gilt bronze and malachite ink stand

Located in Vancouver, BC

A very fine large gilt bronze and malachite Russian ink stand having two diamond cut crystal ink

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19th Century Russian Louis XV Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

A Russian Silvered Bronze Inkwell
A Russian Silvered Bronze Inkwell

A Russian Silvered Bronze Inkwell

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H 7.5 in W 6 in D 5 in

A Russian Silvered Bronze Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

A Russian bronze inkwell with silver wash modeled as a bear standing behind fencing circa 1900

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Early 20th Century Russian Belle Époque Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Silver

FABERGE Silver and parcel-gilt Traveling Inkwell
FABERGE Silver and parcel-gilt Traveling Inkwell

FABERGE Silver and parcel-gilt Traveling Inkwell

By Fabergé

Located in Redmond, WA

A Faberge silver and parcel-gilt traveling inkwell, ST Petersburg, late 19th century. The ribbed

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20th Century Russian Edwardian Antique Russian Inkwells

Fabergé Antique Silver Traveling Inkwell with Glass Liner
Fabergé Antique Silver Traveling Inkwell with Glass Liner

Fabergé Antique Silver Traveling Inkwell with Glass Liner

By Fabergé

Located in Redmond, WA

A Fabergé silver traveling inkwell with glass liner, Moscow, late 19th century. In Neoclassical

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Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Inkwells

Materials

Silver

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Located in Miami, FL

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By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia

Located in London, GB

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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Inkwells

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Russian Gilt Bronze and Malachite Covered Vase
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Russian Gilt Bronze and Malachite Covered Vase

Located in New York, NY

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Antique Russian Inkwells For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique Russian inkwells available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, stone and malachite, all antique Russian inkwells available were constructed with great care. Antique Russian inkwells have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century. There are many kinds of antique Russian inkwells to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Empire, Georgian and neoclassical antique Russian inkwells are of considerable interest. Benjamin Schlick, Europa Antiques and Walker & Hall each produced beautiful antique Russian inkwells that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Russian Inkwells?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $9,500, while they’re typically $635 on the low end and $77,810 highest priced.

Finding the Right Desk-accessories for You

Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.

Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.

Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.

As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.

Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).

Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.

The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.

Find antique and vintage desk accessories today on 1stDibs.