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Antique Russian Inkwells

Early 1900 Russian Inkwell
Located in Bochum, NRW
Early 1900 Russian inkwell, depicting a boy sleeping his hand in a basket. Cast metal with dark
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1890s Russian Antique Russian Inkwells

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Metal

Antique Early 1900 Russian Inkwell
Early 1900 Russian Inkwell
H 3.94 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 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

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Malachite, Bronze

Antique Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
H 5.5 in W 18.28 in D 11 in
A Russian silver inkwell, jeweler: Johann Fredrik Akerblom, St. Petersburg 1836.
Located in Milan, IT
A Russian silver figured inkwell, jeweler: Johann Fredrik Akerblom, taster Mikhail Mikhailovich
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1830s Russian Antique Russian Inkwells

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Silver

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

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Malachite

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

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Silver

Antique Silver Inkwell For Czar Nicholas
Silver Inkwell For Czar Nicholas
H 5.5 in W 4 in D 4.13 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

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Sheffield Plate

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

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Bronze

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

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Malachite, Bronze

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

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Metal

Inkwell Onyx France-Russia, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
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

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Onyx

Antique Inkwell Onyx France-Russia, 19th Century
Inkwell Onyx France-Russia, 19th Century
H 10.63 in W 18.51 in D 13.78 in
Imperial Period Faberge Bowenite and Silver-Gilt Inkwell
By Fabergé
Located in Brisbane, 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

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Silver, Gilt Metal

Russian Antique Desk Set in Guilloche Enamel with Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Russian desk set features glittering rose diamonds and silver gilt. The set
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Russian Inkwells

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Silver, Enamel

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

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Malachite

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
By Matthew Boulton
Located in valatie, NY
slope enclosing a well, the upper section fitted with candlesticks and compartmentalized for inkwells
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Russian Inkwells

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Cut Steel

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

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Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, Gold

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Louis XVI Style Cabinet and its Companion Vitrine by F.Linke, France, Circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in PARIS, FR
Exceptional Louis XVI style cabinet and its companion vitrine beautifully mounted with chiseled and gilded bronze. They are surmounted by a rectangular top with an egg-and-dart molde...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Russian Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Ormolu Mounted Malachite French Vases after a design by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
A pair of ormolu mounted malachite Ekaterinburg vases after a design by I.I. Galberg French, 20th century Height 51cm, diameter 32cm Crafted to a design by the prestigious architect...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Inkwells

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Malachite, Ormolu

Large and Unique Antique French Boiserie with Covered Alcove, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful section of boiserie has been carved from softwood in the 17th century (upper section pieces only). It has been completely cleaned (stripped) and clear waxed at some po...
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17th Century French Antique Russian Inkwells

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Softwood

Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
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1950s English Renaissance Antique Russian Inkwells

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Oak

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
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1960s German Rococo Antique Russian Inkwells

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Gold

Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie incense burner vase and cover, made for the Chinese market, circa 1800, blue cross swords and star mark, Pressnummer 58 A Museum Qua...
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Late 18th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Russian Inkwells

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Porcelain

19C Dutch Baroque Style Antique Brass 8 Branch Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS 19C Dutch Baroque Style Antique Brass 8 Branch Chandelier. Late 19th Century, circa 1880-90 and made in Holland (Netherlands) from antique brass which gives it...
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19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Antique Russian Inkwells

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Brass

Pair of English Louis XIV Style Breakfront Side Cabinets Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
A pair of Louis XIV style gilt-bronze mounted calamander breakfront side cabinets, the Algerian brèche sanguine marble tops above a cupboard door incorporating Japanese lacquer panel...
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19th Century English Louis XIV Antique Russian Inkwells

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Painted Wood Fragment Gilt Red Lacquer
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful red lacquered, solid wood fragment painted with an opera scene of victory celebration, featuring various figures dressed in official uniforms and crowns. Remnant gold lea...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Russian Inkwells

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Wood

Set of 11 Royal Worcester Dinner Plates Painted with Different Flower Bouquets
By Royal Worcester
Located in Boston, MA
This is a stunning set of Royal Worcester dinner plates, each hand painted with different beautiful flower bouquets. These plates are artist signed E. Phillips, who was an artist who...
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1910s English Rococo Antique Russian Inkwells

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Porcelain

19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...
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19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Russian Inkwells

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Mahogany

19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
H 42.5 in W 49.57 in D 28.25 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Russian Inkwells

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Walnut

French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet
Located in Vilnius, LT
French antique Napoleon III cabinet. Wood is black color polished surface, decorated with inlaid brass stripes, bronze details ourside and natural stone lazurite. Inside the cabine...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Russian Inkwells

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Marble, Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Brass

French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet
No Reserve
H 40.56 in W 51.19 in D 15.36 in
Exceptional 18th Century Oak Boiserie Panel from Chateau Saint-Maclou, Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This fabulous hand-carved boiseries or wooden panel was recently purchased from the Chateau St. Maclou in Normandy, France. Rooms of boiseries had design motifs that were kept the sa...
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1750s French Antique Russian Inkwells

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Oak

Two Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Urns, Designed by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
These magnificent gilt bronze (ormolu) mounted malachite urns were created in c.1830 to a design by Ivan Ivanovich Galberg (Russian, 1782-1863). Galberg was an important figure, who ...
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1830s Russian Neoclassical Antique Russian Inkwells

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

"Cesta de flores", 17th Century Oil on Canvas, Still Flowers by Juan de Arellano
By Juan de Arellano
Located in Madrid, ES
JUAN DE ARELLANO Spanish, 1614 - 1676 Cesta de Flores signed Juan de Arellano (lower lright) oil on canvas original period carved, gilt and polychrome wood frame 22-1/2 X 27-5/8 inch...
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Russian Inkwells

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Canvas, Oil

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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

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Malachite, Brass

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

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Bronze

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

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Bronze

Bronze and Black Marble Writing Set, Model by Nikolai Iwanowitsch Lieberich
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
desk-top blotter, a card holder, an inkwell and a pen holder. The bears are models by the Russian
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Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Antique Russian Inkwells

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Fine French Directoire Inkstand
Located in London, Middlesex
it with both Russian and French decorative pieces.  
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Russian Inkwells

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Bronze

Fine French Directoire Inkstand
Fine French Directoire Inkstand
H 3.35 in W 17.72 in D 9.85 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

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Bronze

Antique Russian Gilt Bronze Rock Crystal Sleigh Sculpture Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This exceptional Russian ormolu and rock crystal encrier inkwell dates from circa 1840. The
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1840s Russian Antique Russian Inkwells

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Crystal, Ormolu

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

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Porphyry, Ormolu

Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
Located in London, GB
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
H 5.52 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
Located in London, GB
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
H 5.52 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
Located in London, GB
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
H 5.52 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
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

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Malachite, Ormolu

A Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
Located in London, GB
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 Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
A Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
H 5.52 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
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

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Marble

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

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Bronze

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

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Antique Russian Imperial Silver & Onyx Desk Writing Pen Set Inkwell Blotter Seal
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Russian Imperial silver and onyx four piece desk set, circa 1896. The set having
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1890s Russian Baltic Antique Russian Inkwells

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Onyx, Silver

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

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Sterling Silver

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

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Bronze

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

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Bronze

Charming Russian Ormolu and Malachite Ink Pot
Located in London, GB
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

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Bronze

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell of a Maiden with Long Hair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
'kokoshnik' ( Russian headress) fashion, flowing downwards encircling, the covered inkwell on a pedestal base
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Russian Inkwells

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Bronze

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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Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Antique Russian Inkwells

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

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Silver

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

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Crystal, Ormolu

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

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Bronze, Silver

A Russian Silvered Bronze Inkwell
A Russian Silvered Bronze Inkwell
H 7.5 in W 6 in D 5 in
Art Deco Camel Lamp Ca. 1925
Located in San Francisco, CA
the smelly, noisy and cantankerous beasts themselves. This one started life as an inkwell
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Russian Inkwells

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Spelter, Brass

Art Deco Camel Lamp Ca. 1925
Art Deco Camel Lamp Ca. 1925
H 9.75 in W 8.75 in D 6 in
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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.

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