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Art Deco Sterling Silver Inkwell by John & William Deakin
By John & William Deakin
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco sterling silver inkwell by John & William Deakin of Chester, England, circa 1921. The
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Inkwell 254
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
An antique Georg Jensen sterling silver inkwell and matching pen, design #254 by Georg Jensen in
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1920s European Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco All Sterling Silver Inkwell on Sterling Silver Footed Inkstand
By Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver inkwell on sterling silver footed inkstand, Birmingham, England, year
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell England 1905
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome sterling silver antique inkwell has a lovely, simple design and was made by William
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Early 20th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Giant Cut Glass Sterling Silver Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
A very nice example of a large glass inkwell with silver marked lid with a hallmark ingraved. To
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Inkwell with Hinged Lid
By Levi & Salaman
Located in Vienna, AT
Edwardian, sterling silver and rose quartz Inkwell with hinged lid, Birmingham, England, 1912, Levi
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Cut-Glass and English Sterling Silver Inkwell
By William Base & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
collar and hinged lid is made from sterling silver and the top of the lid beautifully engine turned
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Repousse Gorham Sterling Silver Inkwell Custom Order Ornate, 1887 Hollowware
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
10 1/2", and it weighs a heavy 54.0 ozt. The sterling silver is in excellent condition. Satisfaction
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Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arthur & Bond Sterling Silver Inkwell with Repousse & Chased Water Lilies
By Arthur Bond
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
crystal that has been covered with elaborate chased and repousee decoration in sterling silver depicting a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

John Charles Grinsell Antique Edwardian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Inkwell
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cut glass and English sterling silver mounted desk inkwell has a plain square, tapering form. The
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Early 1900s Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Mappin & Webb 2-Chamber Sterling Silver Inkwell or Desk Standish
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English sterling silver inkwell. In the Edwardian style. With notched corners to the base
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Inkwell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver inkwell conjures memories of a time when letter writing was an art and people
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Inkwell
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Inkwell
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell with Insert
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique hand-hammered repousse sterling silver inkwell, circa 1900. The inkwell has a single back
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1928 Sterling Silver Bell Inkwell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver inkwell, part
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1920s English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

1880s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Lantern Inkwell
By Thomas Smily
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver inkwell in
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell by Howard & Co.
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare antique hand-hammered repousse sterling silver inkwell by Howard & Co. New York, circa 1903
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Early 20th Century American Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell by Jacobi & Jenkins
By Jacobi & Jenkins
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare antique hand-hammered repousse lid sterling silver inkwell by Jacobi & Jenkins of Baltimore
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Early 20th Century American Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Samuel Jacob Edwardian Sterling Silver Frog Inkwell
By Samuel Jacob
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, unusual, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver inkwell in
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver 'Anvil' Inkwell by George Unite & Sons
By George Unite & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
English sterling silver inkwell has been realistically modelled in the form of an anvil. The waisted
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell
By Joseph Angell II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver inkwell has a circular shaped domed form. The body of this exceptional antique inkwell
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1850s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elkington & Co. Silver Inkwell Of Henry Morton Stanley
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional sterling silver inkwell was presented to Henry Morton Stanley, the famed Welsh
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Onyx Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver - mounted onyx inkwell, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1915
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Sheffield 1891 Sterling Silver Tabletop Double Glass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver tabletop double inkwell with aquatic and wavy pattern. Two glass inkwells with
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1890s English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver 1886 Table Top Double Inkwell
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Gorham sterling silver tabletop double inkwell from 1886 with intricately pierced figural gallery
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1880s American Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver-Mounted Pairpoint "Controlled Bubbles" Crystal Inkwell
By Goodnow & Jenks
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver-mounted, Pairpoint "controlled bubbles" crystal inkwell, Goodnow & Jenks, Boston
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Globe Inkwell Centerpiece by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
& Co. Crafted from sterling silver and bronze, this stunning inkwell boasts a commanding motif of a
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Inkwell / Desk Tidy 1871
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique Victorian Solid Silver Inkstand with two glass lined Inkwells with hinged lids
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Inkwell
By Bigelow Kennard & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large, Victorian period, sterling silver-mounted controlled bubbles crystal inkwell with hinged lid
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1890s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Capstan Inkwell With Pocket Watch - Edwardian
Located in London, GB
from sterling silver, the inkwell is hallmarked forBirmingham 1906, Edwardian in era. The watch is the
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Crystal Inkwell by Durgin
By William B. Durgin
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian-Period, sterling silver mounted controlled bubbles design crystal inkwell with
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian cut glass and English sterling silver mounted desk inkwell has a plain square form. The antique
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1890s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Victorian Embossed Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian rectangular double glass inkwell with incised monogrammed sterling silver hinged
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Metal, Silver

Asprey & Co. Ltd Antique Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fine antique George V cut glass and English sterling silver mounted desk inkwell has a plain cuboid
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1920s English Other Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Hallmarked Sterling Silver & Crystal Clock Inkwell, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English hallmarked sterling silver & cut crystal clock inkwell, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Rose Quartz Inkwell with Hinged Lid
By Levi & Salaman
Located in Vienna, AT
Edwardian, sterling silver and rose quartz Inkwell with hinged lid, Birmingham, England, 1912, Levi
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Edwardian Style Sterling Silver Bell-Form Inkwell With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian-style, sterling silver, bell-form inkwell, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked
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1920s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Ink Stand / Inkwell with Taper Stick 1851
By Edward & John Barnard
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique Victorian solid Silver Inkstand with two fitted glass lined Inkwells and a
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in Northampton, GB
Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell. The Inkwell of globular shape with a quilt cut glass body mounted with a
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell
Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell
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H 3.54 in W 7.09 in D 4.92 in
Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver and Black Onyx-Mounted Hinged Crystal Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, sterling silver and black onyx-mounted hinged crystal inkwell, American, circa 1920s-1930s
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell Birmingham
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
: Birmingham, England Decoration : Silver cased inkwell with internal well as well as additional glass lining
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1890s Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Silver

Antique English 1907 Pocket Watch Inkwell Sterling Silver Top Burst Base Crystal
Located in Stamford, CT
the 18th & 19th century. Antique 1907 partners base sterling silver pocket watch inkwell. The clock
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Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Inkwell with Silver Top and Silver Overlay
Located in Folkestone, GB
An unusual circular glass inkwell covered with filigree silver overlay and with hinged hexagonal
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Early 1900s English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Silver

19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
rayed base and top. The hinged top is sterling silver with a swirling floral motif and engraved monogram
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Early 1900s French Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Crystal

Antique Art Nouveau Double Inkwell on Sterling Silver Tray by J E Caldwell & Co.
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Art Nouveau double inkwell on sterling silver tray by J E Caldwell & Co., circa 1900. This
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Inkwell-Pairpoint Glass and Sterling with Controlled Bubble Pattern
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bottom is ground. The sterling silver top is by Knowles Company and has a repousse top without a monogram
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Inkstand Inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co
By Gibson & Langman
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver inkstand inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Plain rectangular form
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare George iv Gilt-Silver Inkwell, Rundell and Bridge
By Rundell, Bridge & Rundell
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Very rare and important piece of George IV silver, highly important silver-gilt Inkwell probably by
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1820s English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Falize French Gilt Silver & Cutglass Baccarat Dual Inkwells Eagle Finials, c1850
Located in Gardena, CA
Falize French Gilt Silver & Cutglass Baccarat Dual Inkwells Eagle Finials, c1850 An outstanding
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19th Century Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Silver Mounted Hukin & Heath Cut Glass Jockey Cap Inkwell c1908
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Edwardian cut glass jockey cap inkwell by Hukin & Heath, mounted on a hallmarked English silver
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent French silver gilt inkstand made circa late 19th/early
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand
By Joseph Rodgers & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver inkstand; an addition
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1910s British Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand
Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand
H 3.6 in W 10.9 in D 6.1 in
Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
glass inkwell and is fitted with a sterling silver lid. Weight: 200.9 Grams, (128.78 Dwt
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1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

German Art Nouveau Crystal with Silver CAP Inkwell, circa 1890
Located in Delft, NL
A German Art Nouveau crystal with silver cap inkwell, ca 1890 An Art Nouveau elegant inkwell
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19th Century German Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Important Sterling and Gilt Inkwell by John & Joseph Angell, London, 1853
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Important sterling and gilt inkwell by John & Joseph Angell London 1853, depicting a likeness of
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1850s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Crystal Footed Inkstand
By Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver, footed inkstand with original sterling silver-mounted, panel-cut
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
. The lid of the inkwell mounted with a Sterling Silver hinged lid is hallmarked to the side John
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell
Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell
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H 2.17 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in
19th C. Jugendstil German Cut Glass Crystal Inkwell with Polished 800 Silver Lid
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Jugendstil german cut glass crystal inkwell with polished 800 silver lid By
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

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Crystal, Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Victorian Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very handsome double inkwell from the Victorian era.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Victorian Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English sterling silver Victorian inkstand.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

20th Century Sterling Silver Galleried Double Inkstand
By Robert Frederick Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver galleried double
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1910s English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique sterling silver inkwell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique sterling silver inkwell — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique sterling silver inkwell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique sterling silver inkwell made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique sterling silver inkwell over the years, but those crafted by John Grinsell & Sons, Tiffany & Co. and Gorham Manufacturing Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell?

An antique sterling silver inkwell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $180 and the highest can go for as much as $80,000.

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.

Questions About Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling 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, 2022
    Sterling 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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