Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
1920s European Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1920s English Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1920s English Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
1910s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
1920s English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
1850s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Silver
1910s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1890s English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
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1880s American Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Crystal, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
1890s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1920s English Other Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
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1890s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
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Early 1900s English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Silver
Early 20th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1920s American Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Crystal, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Silver
1920s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver, Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Silver
Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Crystal
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Crystal, Sterling Silver
19th Century American American Classical Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
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Gold Plate, Silver
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
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19th Century Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
1850s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Silver
19th Century German Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
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Sterling Silver
1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Sterling Silver
1840s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Silver, Sterling Silver
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Finding the Right inkwells for You
Now that we no longer need vintage, new or antique inkwells for written communication, these elegant desk accessories make for a distinctive decorative touch in any home office or study.
Prior to the 19th century, the inkwell was an integral part of the writing process. The first fountain pen was patented in 1827. Typewriters found acceptance during the 1880s, and the ballpoint pen, which replaced the inkwell on most desks and writing tables of the era, modernized the way we write. (Later, it would transform how some of us make art.) Today, a well-designed antique or vintage inkwell is a fun, decorative accent for any work area.
If you find yourself working from home today more often than not, why not freshen things up a bit? Small changes can help elevate your workspace: Incremental edits to your interior, such as rethinking your shelving, swapping out your wall decor and adding a touch of the past to your modern-day desktop, can actually make a big difference. Alongside an ornate Art Deco–era desk lamp and an antique paperweight, your inkwell will look right at home and can support your effort to create a happy home office.
Find a collection of unique metal inkwells to suit any taste on 1stDibs or shop by style. Browse a range of Art Nouveau inkwells, Victorian inkwells, Art Deco inkwells and more. Search our selection of inkwells to find the perfect piece for any space.
- What is antique sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
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