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Art Nouveau Foliage Silver Overlay Black Glass Inkwell Four Piece Desk set
Art Nouveau Foliage Silver Overlay Black Glass Inkwell Four Piece Desk set

Art Nouveau Foliage Silver Overlay Black Glass Inkwell Four Piece Desk set

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Rare silver overlay on black glass desk set containing an inkwell (2 pieces), blotter, double pen

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver

Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray
Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray

Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray

By Black Forest

Located in Newark, England

REST, AND HAT-LIDDED GLASS INKWELLS. From our Black Forest collection, we are delighted to present

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Black and White Glass Inkwell
Black and White Glass Inkwell

Black and White Glass Inkwell

$236Sale Price|77% Off

H 3.55 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in

Black and White Glass Inkwell

Located in Wien, AT

Black and white glass ink well Brass nickel platend

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Bohemian Czech Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell with Water Lily Overlay
Bohemian Czech Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell with Water Lily Overlay

Bohemian Czech Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell with Water Lily Overlay

By Loetz Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

serial # or model # in the underside of the lid). Also includes original glass insert. The inkwell is in

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Victorian Inkwell with Glass Insert
Antique Victorian Inkwell with Glass Insert

Antique Victorian Inkwell with Glass Insert

$250

H 4.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.75 in

Antique Victorian Inkwell with Glass Insert

Located in Stamford, CT

Decorative Victorian brass inkwell with a glass insert a nice size and good conversation piece for

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Green Cut Uranium Glass Inkwell
Antique Green Cut Uranium Glass Inkwell

Antique Green Cut Uranium Glass Inkwell

$473

H 3.35 in W 2.45 in D 2.45 in

Antique Green Cut Uranium Glass Inkwell

Located in Vienna, AT

it is made out of green uranium glass. When you illuminate this inkwell with a black light, you get

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Uranium Glass

Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell

Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell

$750Sale Price|40% Off

H 3 in Dm 4.25 in

Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning early Art Nouveau gourd shaped iridescent art glass inkwell, circa 1900s. The piece

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Inkwell With Letter Rack Desk Set
Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Inkwell With Letter Rack Desk Set

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Inkwell With Letter Rack Desk Set

Located in Land O' Lakes, FL

. Crafted from sleek black glass with luxurious brass detailing, it exudes timeless style. Designed for

Category

Vintage 1920s American Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Rare black Forest rooster inkwell 19th century Swiss glass eyes hand carved
Rare black Forest rooster inkwell 19th century Swiss glass eyes hand carved

Rare black Forest rooster inkwell 19th century Swiss glass eyes hand carved

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass

Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Wood, 1920-1930
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Wood, 1920-1930

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Wood, 1920-1930

$402

H 5.52 in W 2.37 in D 3.15 in

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Wood, 1920-1930

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful handmade Black Forest inkwell. Around 1920 / 1930. Depiction of a chamois. Wood with

Category

Vintage 1920s Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut

Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Original Glass Inserts, Circa 1880s
Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Original Glass Inserts, Circa 1880s

Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Original Glass Inserts, Circa 1880s

$281Sale Price|30% Off

H 4.34 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in

Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Original Glass Inserts, Circa 1880s

Located in Greven, DE

Exceptional Gutta-Percha inkwell with original glass inserts.  

Category

Antique 1880s Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Resin

French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900
French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900

French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

French patinated metal and iridescent glass inkwell, circa 1900. With lions head as cover.

Category

Early 20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Glass

French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts
French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts

French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts

Located in Nashville, TN

Second Empire green glass inkwell circa 1870 .rare color .Encased in gilt metal Empire styled

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Antique American Bronze Black Americana Sculpture Johnny Griffin Inkwell
Antique American Bronze Black Americana Sculpture Johnny Griffin Inkwell

Antique American Bronze Black Americana Sculpture Johnny Griffin Inkwell

Located in Greven, DE

Antique American Bronze Black Americana Sculpture Johnny Griffin Inkwell American Bronze, glass c

Category

Early 20th Century American Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle
Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle

Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle

$720Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.63 in W 4 in D 2.75 in

Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is an Empire style parallelogram shaped emerald green glass heavy inkwell. It’s guilt bronze

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell
Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell

Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

approximately 1920 and done in the period Black Forest style. The inkwell is composed of a soft pine which has

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Art Glass, Softwood

Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s
Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s

Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved linden wood inkwell with a realistic dog figure with glass

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz House Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz House Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz House Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a cabin. Nice addition to your

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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

C19th Carved Wood and Velvet Black Forest Inkwell with Dog
C19th Carved Wood and Velvet Black Forest Inkwell with Dog

C19th Carved Wood and Velvet Black Forest Inkwell with Dog

Located in London, GB

Wonderful German late 19th century carved wood black Forest inkwell. Beautifully carved with a

Category

Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Velvet, Cut Glass, Wood

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Inkwell German Antique, 1890s
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Inkwell German Antique, 1890s

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Inkwell German Antique, 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a walnut on a leaf. Nice

Category

Antique 1890s German Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Sculpted Terracotta Dog Sitting Atop Enclosed Glass Inkwells
Late 19th Century Sculpted Terracotta Dog Sitting Atop Enclosed Glass Inkwells

Late 19th Century Sculpted Terracotta Dog Sitting Atop Enclosed Glass Inkwells

Located in Middleburg, VA

Late 19th Century Terracotta Inkwell with Sculpted Dog On Top Dog sits atop two enclosed glass

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Inkwells

Materials

Terracotta, Glass

Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear

Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear

By Brienz Switzerland

Located in Barntrup, DE

Black Forest carved inkwell and pen rest with a bear, late 19th century. This antique, dark brown

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century
Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century

Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century double Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell
French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell

$3,950

H 16 in W 9.5 in D 8 in

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19th Century) inkwell stand in the form of a miniature secretary with roll

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Desk Pen Tray With Glass Insert, Circa 1880s
Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Desk Pen Tray With Glass Insert, Circa 1880s

Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Desk Pen Tray With Glass Insert, Circa 1880s

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful antique inkstand with one glass for the ink in the center. Made of Gutta-Percha in a very

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Resin

Magnificent Antique English Novelty Inkwell / Pen Tray - Parrot With Glass Eyes
Magnificent Antique English Novelty Inkwell / Pen Tray - Parrot With Glass Eyes

Magnificent Antique English Novelty Inkwell / Pen Tray - Parrot With Glass Eyes

Located in Bath, GB

one's pen. The novelty inkwell is cast in the form of a Parrot retaining two little glass eyes. The

Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog
Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog

Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog

$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 2.56 in W 3.75 in D 3.94 in

Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog

Located in Haarlem, NL

Set of three antique Black Forest hand carved walnut wood hinged ink wells with glass insert eyes

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s
Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s

Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s

$449

H 2.76 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in

Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Nickel

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest

$1,520Sale Price / set|41% Off

H 3.55 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest

Located in Haarlem, NL

paws. The cat has green glass eyes, has painted stripes and the log is painted darker. The inkwell

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Bone, Walnut

Antique English Victorian Boulle Inkwell by JC Vickery
Antique English Victorian Boulle Inkwell by JC Vickery

Antique English Victorian Boulle Inkwell by JC Vickery

By J. C. Vickery

Located in Northampton, GB

square glass inkwell with brass collar. The Boulle work finished in typical fashion with Tortoiseshell

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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

English Victorian campaign travellers inkwell made by Berry's Patent circa 1860
English Victorian campaign travellers inkwell made by Berry's Patent circa 1860

English Victorian campaign travellers inkwell made by Berry's Patent circa 1860

Located in Central England, GB

bound travel inkwell that is fully working. The case is made of robust steel, which is leather bound on

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Leather, Glass

Papier Mâché Inkstand w/ Drawer & Crystal Inkwells English Jennens & Bettridge
Papier Mâché Inkstand w/ Drawer & Crystal Inkwells English Jennens & Bettridge

Papier Mâché Inkstand w/ Drawer & Crystal Inkwells English Jennens & Bettridge

By Jennens and Bettridge

Located in Savannah, GA

inlaid mother of pearl and the original pair of cut glass inkwells with brass tops. The very special

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Silver Plate Hoof Inkwell with Pen Rest, by Rowland Ward & Co
Silver Plate Hoof Inkwell with Pen Rest, by Rowland Ward & Co

Silver Plate Hoof Inkwell with Pen Rest, by Rowland Ward & Co

By Rowland Ward

Located in Reepham, GB

, the hinged lid opening to the glass inkwell with silver plate collar, with a decorative pen rest above

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Black Glass Ink Well with Brass Accents, Crystal Wells and Dipping Pen
Black Glass Ink Well with Brass Accents, Crystal Wells and Dipping Pen

Black Glass Ink Well with Brass Accents, Crystal Wells and Dipping Pen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning Black Glass ink well with two lidded Crystal ink wells. The piece is wonderful and in

Category

20th Century European Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880
Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880

Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful antique inkstand with two crystal inkwells. The base and the lids are made of gutta

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Resin

Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved
Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved

Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully Carved Black Forest Ink Jar, Late 19th Century, Switzerland A gorgeous and finely

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver and Black Onyx-Mounted Hinged Crystal Inkwell
Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver and Black Onyx-Mounted Hinged Crystal Inkwell

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Large Wrought Iron Inkwell of Branches with Roses, circa 1910
Large Wrought Iron Inkwell of Branches with Roses, circa 1910

Large Wrought Iron Inkwell of Branches with Roses, circa 1910

Located in Delft, NL

A large wrought iron inkwell of branches with roses, circa 1910 This large wrought iron inkwell

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Wrought Iron

Important Sterling and Gilt Inkwell by John & Joseph Angell, London, 1853
Important Sterling and Gilt Inkwell by John & Joseph Angell, London, 1853

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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Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

19th C English Silver Plate Figural Crown Lion Shield Ink Well Inkwell Holder
19th C English Silver Plate Figural Crown Lion Shield Ink Well Inkwell Holder

19th C English Silver Plate Figural Crown Lion Shield Ink Well Inkwell Holder

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a fantastic fine quality silver plate inkwell in the form of a standing lion with a crown

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Inkwell – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Two Bears
19th Century Inkwell – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Two Bears

19th Century Inkwell – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Two Bears

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A charming 19th century Black Forest carved wooden inkwell featuring a beautifully sculpted scene

Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Deco Lacquered Desk Set With Brass Bound Bevelled Glass Inkwell
Art Deco Lacquered Desk Set With Brass Bound Bevelled Glass Inkwell

Art Deco Lacquered Desk Set With Brass Bound Bevelled Glass Inkwell

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Art Deco Lacquered Desk Set With Brass Bound Bevelled Glass Inkwell. With Brass Mounts Raised On

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome, Brass

20th Century Art Déco Black Marble Desk Clock and Inkwells with Base, France
20th Century Art Déco Black Marble Desk Clock and Inkwells with Base, France

20th Century Art Déco Black Marble Desk Clock and Inkwells with Base, France

Located in North Miami, FL

Set of early 20th century Art Déco black marble desk clock and inkwells with base, France By

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Marble, Metal

Montblanc Meisterstück Black Fountain Pen With Original Box, Inkwell & Paperwork
Montblanc Meisterstück Black Fountain Pen With Original Box, Inkwell & Paperwork

Montblanc Meisterstück Black Fountain Pen With Original Box, Inkwell & Paperwork

By Montblanc

Located in Reading, Berkshire

; Paperwork. Sold With and A Glass Black Inkwell With Permanent Black Ink In Original Cardboard Box Ref

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold

Art Deco French Marble Inkwell with Lamp, 1920
Art Deco French Marble Inkwell with Lamp, 1920

Art Deco French Marble Inkwell with Lamp, 1920

$651

H 5.71 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in

Art Deco French Marble Inkwell with Lamp, 1920

Located in Delft, NL

Art Deco French marble inkwell with lamp, 1920 A marble inkwell with hinged lid on a marble base

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Jugendstil J.P. Kayser Inkstand / Inkwell with Great Hamlet & Skull Sculpture
Jugendstil J.P. Kayser Inkstand / Inkwell with Great Hamlet & Skull Sculpture

Jugendstil J.P. Kayser Inkstand / Inkwell with Great Hamlet & Skull Sculpture

By Hugo Leven, J.P. Kayser Sohn

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and important Kayserzinn pewter inkwell, designed by Hugo Leven. Who, in this day and age

Category

Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Lacquered Calendar Desk Set, Two Inkwells With Retractable Lids 1930's
Art Deco Lacquered Calendar Desk Set, Two Inkwells With Retractable Lids 1930's

Art Deco Lacquered Calendar Desk Set, Two Inkwells With Retractable Lids 1930's

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Elegant Art Deco 1930's Monochrome Desk Set. Befit With Two Engine Turned Inkwells with one Glass

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Table lamp with inkwell 1920, France, Materials: opaline and chrome
Art Deco Table lamp with inkwell 1920, France, Materials: opaline and chrome

Art Deco Table lamp with inkwell 1920, France, Materials: opaline and chrome

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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Gold Brass and Black Glass Inkwell
Gold Brass and Black Glass Inkwell

Gold Brass and Black Glass Inkwell

Unavailable

H 4.34 in W 5.52 in D 11.03 in

Gold Brass and Black Glass Inkwell

Located in Brussels, BE

Brass and black glass inkwell, 1920s. Perfect condition. No scratch, no loss.          

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Black Forest Inkwell with Bird and Nest
Black Forest Inkwell with Bird and Nest

Black Forest Inkwell with Bird and Nest

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 21 in D 13 in

Black Forest Inkwell with Bird and Nest

Located in Chamblee, GA

This lovely large carved Black Forest double inkwell is adorned with a bird on its nest on the top

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Wood, Glass

A Victorian Mahogany, Brass and Cut Glass Inkwell
A Victorian Mahogany, Brass and Cut Glass Inkwell

A Victorian Mahogany, Brass and Cut Glass Inkwell

Unavailable

H 7.88 in W 11.42 in D 9.26 in

A Victorian Mahogany, Brass and Cut Glass Inkwell

Located in London, GB

English Brass and mahogany inkwell with cut glass ink bottles. With one central drawer and raised

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Victorian Sterling Silver Horse Shoe Inkwell London 1882 Martin Goldstein
Victorian Sterling Silver Horse Shoe Inkwell London 1882 Martin Goldstein

Victorian Sterling Silver Horse Shoe Inkwell London 1882 Martin Goldstein

By Martin Goldstein, (after) Agnes Martin

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A rare and highly collectable 19th century silver “hoof” overlay inkwell decorated with a beautiful

Category

Antique 1880s British George IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell Lond 1864 George Fox
19th Century Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell Lond 1864 George Fox

19th Century Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell Lond 1864 George Fox

By George Fox

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A stunning and incredibly rare silver oval ‘tulip’ inkwell designed with an outer matte border for

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Inkwell
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Inkwell

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Inkwell

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Inkwell

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Late 19th century carved black Forest bear with hinged head opens that opens to glass inkwell

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1930s Art Deco Black Lacquer and Chrome Desk Set with 2 Inkwells and Calendar
1930s Art Deco Black Lacquer and Chrome Desk Set with 2 Inkwells and Calendar

1930s Art Deco Black Lacquer and Chrome Desk Set with 2 Inkwells and Calendar

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

1930s Art Deco black lacquer and chrome desk set with 2 cut glass inkwells and calendar. A

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome

19th Century English Antique Silver Plated Inkwell
19th Century English Antique Silver Plated Inkwell

19th Century English Antique Silver Plated Inkwell

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 12 in D 9 in

19th Century English Antique Silver Plated Inkwell

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This timeless 19th century silver plated inkwell features a two sided King Lion handle with a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Silver Plate

Daum Nancy Glass Inkwell
Daum Nancy Glass Inkwell

Daum Nancy Glass Inkwell

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H 3.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Daum Nancy Glass Inkwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

This beautiful cameo glass inkwell displays the brilliance of the renowned Daum Nancy, a firm long

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Glass

19th Century Carved Black Forest Inkwell
19th Century Carved Black Forest Inkwell

19th Century Carved Black Forest Inkwell

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H 3.5 in W 10 in D 6.5 in

19th Century Carved Black Forest Inkwell

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1890 Black Forest carved double inkwell with leaf design and two glass ink pots with carved

Category

Antique 19th Century German Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Nice Black Forest Inkwell with Carved Dog
Nice Black Forest Inkwell with Carved Dog

Nice Black Forest Inkwell with Carved Dog

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice black forest carving inkwell with a dog carved high on top. Two glass inkwells.

Category

20th Century German Inkwells

Materials

Wood, Glass

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Cat, 1920-1930
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Cat, 1920-1930

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Cat, 1920-1930

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H 3.55 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Cat, 1920-1930

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful handmade Black Forest inkwell. Around 1920 / 1930. Depiction of a cat. Wood with glass

Category

Vintage 1920s Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut

Black Forest Dog Form Trompe L'Oeil Inkwell
Black Forest Dog Form Trompe L'Oeil Inkwell

Black Forest Dog Form Trompe L'Oeil Inkwell

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H 3.75 in W 5 in D 2.25 in

Black Forest Dog Form Trompe L'Oeil Inkwell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hand carved wooden Black Forest trompe l'oeil inkwell with glass liner. The carving is wonderful

Category

Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Walnut Wood Black Forest Inkwell, circa 1900
Antique Walnut Wood Black Forest Inkwell, circa 1900

Antique Walnut Wood Black Forest Inkwell, circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

This stunning antique Black Forest inkwell has been made from walnut wood and dates to circa 1900

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Dog, Pencil Tray, 1920-1930
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Dog, Pencil Tray, 1920-1930

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Dog, Pencil Tray, 1920-1930

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful handmade Black Forest inkwell. Around 1920 / 1930. Depiction of a dog. Wood with glass

Category

Vintage 1920s Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut

Three English Pug Inkwell
Three English Pug Inkwell

Three English Pug Inkwell

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H 4 in W 3 in D 3.5 in

Three English Pug Inkwell

Located in Pomona, CA

Three English pug inkwell with glass eyes two of them have brass inkwell one has glass. Big size 3

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Vintage 1910s English Inkwells

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Brass

Art Nouveau British Inkwell
Art Nouveau British Inkwell

Art Nouveau British Inkwell

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H 3.5 in W 11 in D 5.5 in

Art Nouveau British Inkwell

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Organic antique Art Nouveau double inkwell. With two cut-glass bottles from the UK.

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Antique 19th Century British Art Nouveau Inkwells

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Metal

Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Pug Inkwell, 19th Century Dog Carving
Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Pug Inkwell, 19th Century Dog Carving

Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Pug Inkwell, 19th Century Dog Carving

Located in Bristol, GB

tilts back to reveal the original glass inkwell inside. The arms are curved round so he can hold a pen

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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Bergen & Co. Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Inkwell with Bird
Bergen & Co. Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Inkwell with Bird

Bergen & Co. Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Inkwell with Bird

By C. V. Bergen & Co.

Located in Milford, NH

Swiss "Black Forest" carved wood double inkwell with a bird on a naturalistic base of branches and

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Early 20th Century Swiss Inkwells

Materials

Wood, Glass

Cut Glass & Silver Plate Stag Inkwell c.1901, Society Miniature Rifle Club
Cut Glass & Silver Plate Stag Inkwell c.1901, Society Miniature Rifle Club

Cut Glass & Silver Plate Stag Inkwell c.1901, Society Miniature Rifle Club

Located in Bath, GB

An impressive and outstanding inkwell, the large inkwell made from a heft piece of crystal, hand

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Elm and Walnut Bear Sculpture Inkwell
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Elm and Walnut Bear Sculpture Inkwell

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Elm and Walnut Bear Sculpture Inkwell

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique Black Forest inkwell was crafted in the Alps mountains of France, circa 1880. The

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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Walnut, Glass, Elm

19th Century Paper Mache and Crystal Inkwell
19th Century Paper Mache and Crystal Inkwell

19th Century Paper Mache and Crystal Inkwell

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H 4.25 in W 9.75 in D 8 in

19th Century Paper Mache and Crystal Inkwell

Located in Delray Beach, FL

19th century papier mâché and mother-of-pearl with carved inkwells ,artistically hand made tops

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Inkwells

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Art Glass

19th Century Carved Wood Black Forest Desk Set Inkwell Bird Tray w Letter Opener
19th Century Carved Wood Black Forest Desk Set Inkwell Bird Tray w Letter Opener

19th Century Carved Wood Black Forest Desk Set Inkwell Bird Tray w Letter Opener

Located in Shreveport, LA

~From our most recent buying trip, we found several great antique black forest pieces, including

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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Large 19th Century French Patinated Spelter Inkwell with Horse
Large 19th Century French Patinated Spelter Inkwell with Horse

Large 19th Century French Patinated Spelter Inkwell with Horse

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful, antique horse inkwell was created in France, circa 1880. The desk accessory is made

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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Spelter

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Antique Carved Inkwell, Swiss Milk Cow, Late 19th Century
Antique Carved Inkwell, Swiss Milk Cow, Late 19th Century

Antique Carved Inkwell, Swiss Milk Cow, Late 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This intriguing Black Forest inkwell has been meticulously hand carved from wood and dates to 19th

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century

Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century

Located in London, GB

inkwells are in the form of a pair of tree trunks with fluted glass wells with carved lids and a useful pen

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Antique 1880s Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Black Forest Ink Well Set - Bear with Cubs
Black Forest Ink Well Set - Bear with Cubs

Black Forest Ink Well Set - Bear with Cubs

Located in Austin, TX

lid for pen nibs, flanked on opposing sides by faceted, fitted glass inkwells, each capped by a carved

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Early 20th Century Swiss Inkwells

Materials

Glass

19th Century, Victorian Solid Silver Inkstand, Robert Hennell, c.1850
19th Century, Victorian Solid Silver Inkstand, Robert Hennell, c.1850

19th Century, Victorian Solid Silver Inkstand, Robert Hennell, c.1850

By Robert Hennell

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

mounted wit twin cut glass and silver mounted removable inkwells, a removable wick burner a vacant

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver

1910s Antique Sterling Silver Unterseeboot or Military Submarine Inkwell
1910s Antique Sterling Silver Unterseeboot or Military Submarine Inkwell

1910s Antique Sterling Silver Unterseeboot or Military Submarine Inkwell

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver inkwell modelled in the form

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Vintage 1910s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Black Starr & Frost Sterling Silver Inkwell and Pocket Watch
Black Starr & Frost Sterling Silver Inkwell and Pocket Watch

Black Starr & Frost Sterling Silver Inkwell and Pocket Watch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Very unusual inkwell with a removable double face silver pocket watch engraved with "Black Starr

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Early 20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Black Glass Inkwell
Black Glass Inkwell

Black Glass Inkwell

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H 2.76 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in

Black Glass Inkwell

Located in Wien, AT

Beautiful black glass inkwell brass parts polished and stove enamelled

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Black Forest Carved Cat Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Cat Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Cat Inkwell

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H 3.25 in W 2.125 in D 2.75 in

Black Forest Carved Cat Inkwell

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Black Forest carved cat inkwell. Glass eyes.

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20th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass

Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Iridescent Glass Inkwell, England, circa 1900
Early 20th Century Iridescent Glass Inkwell, England, circa 1900

Early 20th Century Iridescent Glass Inkwell, England, circa 1900

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The hinged top fitted with brass mounts to a spherical well, raised atop a trio of smaller spherical supports all having a subtle iridescent quality.  

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Inkwells

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Brass

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Owl Inkwell German Antique, 1900s
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Owl Inkwell German Antique, 1900s

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Owl Inkwell German Antique, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1900s black forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of an owl. Nice addition to

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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Inkwells

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Porcelain, Glass, Wood

Swiss Dog Head Inkwell Carved Walnut Black Forest Schnauzer 1880 circa
Swiss Dog Head Inkwell Carved Walnut Black Forest Schnauzer 1880 circa

Swiss Dog Head Inkwell Carved Walnut Black Forest Schnauzer 1880 circa

Located in Milano, MI

A Black Forest hand-carved walnut figural inkwell in the form of a Dog’s head, with great detail

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Glass, Walnut

Antique English Novelty / Figural Brass Inkwell, Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Antique English Novelty / Figural Brass Inkwell, Glass Eyes, circa 1880

Antique English Novelty / Figural Brass Inkwell, Glass Eyes, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

A really charming antique figural inkwell cast in brass with wonderful detail and sporting his two

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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Meriden Silver Plate Co. Inkwell Featuring Boston Terrier with Glass Eyes
Meriden Silver Plate Co. Inkwell Featuring Boston Terrier with Glass Eyes

Meriden Silver Plate Co. Inkwell Featuring Boston Terrier with Glass Eyes

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Meriden Silver Plate Co. inkwell featuring Boston terrier with glass eyes.

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Antique 19th Century American Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Swiss Antique 19th Century Black Forest Dog inkwell desk accessory hand carved
Swiss Antique 19th Century Black Forest Dog inkwell desk accessory hand carved

Swiss Antique 19th Century Black Forest Dog inkwell desk accessory hand carved

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Patinated Spelter Inkwell with Hunting Dog
19th Century French Louis XV Patinated Spelter Inkwell with Hunting Dog

19th Century French Louis XV Patinated Spelter Inkwell with Hunting Dog

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate your desk with this fine, antique inkwell from France, circa 1870. The patinated spelter

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

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Metal

Antique Hand-Carved Nutwood Owl Inkwell with Piercing Glass Eyes, circa 1900.
Antique Hand-Carved Nutwood Owl Inkwell with Piercing Glass Eyes, circa 1900.

Antique Hand-Carved Nutwood Owl Inkwell with Piercing Glass Eyes, circa 1900.

Located in Lisse, NL

inkwell. While the glass insert is a later replacement, it fits beautifully and serves the original

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Nutwood

English Bulldog Inkwell
English Bulldog Inkwell

English Bulldog Inkwell

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H 4.75 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 in

English Bulldog Inkwell

Located in Sheffield, MA

Lignum vitae inkwell modeled as the head of a bulldog with glass inset eyes and original leather

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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Loetz Blue and Gold Iridescent Inkwell
Large Antique Loetz Blue and Gold Iridescent Inkwell

Large Antique Loetz Blue and Gold Iridescent Inkwell

By Loetz Glass

Located in Concord, MA

Very large loetz blue and gold iridescent inkwell, unsigned, with metal lid marked "EP10385./DRGM

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells

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Art Glass

Handsome Antler Ink Stand
Handsome Antler Ink Stand

Handsome Antler Ink Stand

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H 12 in W 10.75 in D 10.75 in

Handsome Antler Ink Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

This handsome 20th Century desk set is fitted with double ink wells recessed on a black base

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Antique Late 19th Century English Rustic Inkwells

Materials

Antler, Cut Glass, Wood

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$1,421

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Black Glass Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black glass inkwell for your home. Each black glass inkwell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer black glass inkwell, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right black glass inkwell, those designed in Victorian, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one black glass inkwell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arthur Goldscheider, Bing & Grøndahl and Hugo Leven produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for a black glass inkwell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $195 and can go as high as $4,950, while the average can fetch as much as $925.

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.

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