19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells
By James Allen
Located in Morristown, NJ
The desk retains both original cut glass inkwells and features a hidden compartment beneath the pen tray—hallmarks of quality construction during the Victorian period.
Brass
Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine and early Regency period rosewood writing desk set beautifully decorated with delicate mother-of-pearl foliate inlay and complete with its original cut-glass inkwells.
Rosewood
Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th C. Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing.An antique 19th century brass decorated Islamic Turkish Qalamdan.An antique Turkish Brass Inkwe...
Brass
$4,357Sale Price|25% Off
Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU
By Henri Chapu
Located in Paris, FR
Inkwell in red Griotte marble and gilt bronze representing an allegory of writing by Henri Chapu (1833-1891). This old 19th century inkstand is composed of a penholder hollowed out o...
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Located in Soquel, CA
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell Box with storage for paper, pens, ink, and other writing supplies.
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
19th C. French Faience Blue and White Hand Painted Inkwell with Harbor Scene
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of classic French charm to your writing desk with this elegant ceramic inkwell. Crafted in France circa 1880, the cartouche-shaped faience piece features intricate hand p...
Ceramic, Faience
Collector´s Study, Oil on Canvas, Signed 1912
Located in Stockholm, Stockholm
In the foreground stands a writing desk furnished with an inkwell and a book, objects that suggest reflection, scholarship, and artistic contemplation.
Canvas, Oil
$78,500
French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
The case also houses a side drawer that unlocks to reveal a portable leather writing desk with its original two crystal inkwells – the perfect place to store one’s most important cor...
Crystal, Silver
France, Japonism, Inkwell Ecritoire
Located in Paris, FR
This writing desk inkwell is composed with a 19th century Japanese lacquer base decorated with a duck and a Japanese porcelain sorbet of the18th century with gilt bronze mounts.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 3.94 in W 11.23 in D 7.09 in
Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fine and rare Jugendstil / Art Nouveau / Secession / Arts & Crafts Erhard & Sohne writing desk set including pen tray with inkwell, match, letter and notepad holder, cord dispenser w...
Brass
Unavailable
H 1.78 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
We are proud to offer additionally a rare Jugendstil dragonfly bowl / tray and a fine writing desk set including pen tray with inkwell, match, letter and notepad holder, cord dispens...
Brass
English Bamboo Writing Desk with Inkwells
Located in Austin, TX
An English bamboo desk with lacquered top and fitted inkwells, over a frieze with lacquered panels and one drawer, on bamboo legs.
19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. French Boulle Style Writing Box with Inkwell. It is Tortoise Shell Veneered with Brass Inlay and Bronze Mounted. Includes the original Key.
Bronze, Brass
Swedish Silversmith, Writing Kit/Inkwell in Silver with Elf, 1890s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish silversmith. Writing kit/inkwell in silver with elf, 1890s. Measures: 16 x 13.5 cm. In very good condition. Inscription.
Silver
Elegant 19th Century Ormolu and Marble Writing Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 19th century ormolu bronze and white Carrara marble writing desk fitted with two inkwells and an antique mercury thermometer.
Sold
H 57.1 in W 26 in D 22.1 in
Antique Adjustable Jugendstil Working Table with Inkwell for Craftsman & Artists
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautiful design jugendstil work table. This solid beechwood table with lid and original glass inkwell certainly has signs of usage, but the overal condition in terms of ...
Metal
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H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 10.83 in
19th Century J J Mechi Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells
By John Joseph Mechi
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exquisite English craftsmanship from the early 19th century a mahogany writing slope befit with A black velvet interior & A pair of glass inkwells by J J Mechi of No 4, Leadenhall St...
Brass
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H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 10.83 in
19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells by J J Mechi
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exquisite craftsmanship from the early 19th century a Mahogany writing slope befit with A black velvet interior & A pair of glass inkwells by J J Mechi of No 4, Leadenhall Street, Ci...
Brass
English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English military officer's writing slope (or Captain's box) of brass-bound mahogany, from the Campaign Era, featuring a two-section hinged interior that opens to become a writ...
Metal, Brass
English Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Austin, TX
An English writing slope (Captain's box) of brass-bound mahogany, featuring a two-section hinged interior that opens to become a writing desk, with compartments for inkwells, writing...
Brass
19th c. Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Casteren, NL
19th c. mahogony writing box with leather desk top, inkwell and several (secret) storage units.
English Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
An English writing slope (Captain's box) of brass-bound mahogany, featuring a two-section hinged interior that opens to become a writing desk, with compartments for inkwells, writing...
Brass
Sold
H 15.95 in W 12.41 in
Framed 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of a Scholarly Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
A detailed graphite and watercolour portrait of a 19th century gentleman, seated at a writing desk with an open book and inkwell. The gentleman can be seen wearing a black tailored s...
Watercolor
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H 1.58 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in
Early and Rare Royal Copenhagen Writing Set with Two Inkwells, circa 1850s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Early and rare Royal Copenhagen writing set with two inkwells. hand-painted with flowers. Stamped, circa 1850s. 1st. factory quality, in good condition, one lid with small c...
Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Inkwell Signed HR Quimper
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a lady's writing desk with this colorful antique inkwell from Brittany.
Faience
19th Century English Bamboo Desk with Inkwells
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine petite English ladies desk with lacquered top painted with birds. The desk is appointed with a pair of silvered top inkwells. The desk is outfitted with a single drawer .
Silver Plate
Victorian Wood and Silver Plate Writing Box with a Pair of Inkwells
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a handsome Victorian box with silver plate accents. There are two inkwells, a pen holder and a box for paper.
Silver Plate
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H 6.5 in W 12.21 in D 10.63 in
French Writing Desk in Boulle Marquetry with Crystal Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Manduel, FR
Writing desk l with crystal inkwells are perfect.
Brass
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H 1.19 in Dm 7.6 in
Fine Erhard Sohne Dragonfly Bowl Tray Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau Tiffany Style
By Erhard & Söhne, Tiffany Studios
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
We are proud to offer a rare pair of Jugendstil jewelry caskets or trinket boxes with original keys and a fine writing desk set including pen tray with inkwell, match, letter and not...
Brass
$7,843Sale Price|25% Off
H 0.79 in W 13 in D 6.7 in
French Empire period Inkwell, identical to the one of Elisa Bonaparte
Located in Paris, FR
Empire period gilt bronze and bird's eye maple veneer inkwell. This model is an exact replica of the inkwell that belonged to Elisa Bonaparte, Princess of Lucca and Piombino, sister...
Bronze
Antique Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, circa 1850
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Brass Inkwell Qalamdan. A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Islamic Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, etched on all sides with engraved geom...
Bronze
c. 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell & Pen Case
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic brass inkwell & pen case (Qalamden). Solid brass with cast parts. The case's sides are engraved with geometric designs. 9.5" x 2 1/8" x 1.5" h. Whi...
Brass
$1,008Sale Price|48% Off
H 1.5 in W 9.25 in D 9.25 in
19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, decorated on all sides with middle eastern calligraphy. Comprising an inkwell and a pen compar...
Brass
Antique Brass Qalamdan Inkwell, Moorish Design, Egypt, 1880
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Islamic Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, etched on all sides with Egyptian floral design. It consists of an inkwell and a pen...
Brass
Moorish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, 19th Century, Hand-Crafted in Asia
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A 19th century Middle Eastern, Asian brass decorated Islamic Moorish Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is an inkwell in solid brass. It consists of an inkwell and a pen compartment of typical...
Brass
$7,843Sale Price|25% Off
H 13.78 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in
Gilt Bronze and Griotte Red marble inkwell, Empire Period, early 19th century
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Empire-period inkwell featuring a rectangular base in griotte red marble, embellished with gilded bronzes. The main decoration, of great finesse, represents a winged figure i...
Griotte Marble, Bronze
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