$950
H 3.65 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
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 holder and letter opener.
Metal, Silver
Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING WHIMSICAL BLACK FOREST DESK ACCESSORY WITH HAND-CARVED RABBIT, TREE PEN REST, AND HAT-LIDDED GLASS INKWELLS.
Glass, Wood
Black and White Glass Inkwell
Located in Wien, Au
Black and white glass ink well Brass nickel platend
Brass
$425Sale Price|34% Off
H 2.75 in Dm 2.75 in
Bohemian Czech Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell with Water Lily Overlay
By Loetz Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Bohemian Czech Art Nouveau inkwell with metal water lily overlay in the style of Loetz, circa 1900s. The green art glass well is capped with a gorgeous brass leaf motif lid ...
Metal, Brass
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 any desk. This inkwell could use a good cleaning or polishing but I think it looks ...
Brass
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 features a gorgeous array of rainbow iridescence from greens to golds to purples. The ink...
Art Glass
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.
Brass
$2,239
H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
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 displaying a dog wearing a hat and monocle. Detailed carving by a master carver. Comes w...
Glass, Wood
$1,890 / set
H 3.4 in W 8 in D 5.4 in
Art decò inkwells set from years '30 razional fine design in rare black glass
Located in Biella, IT
Art decò inkwells set from years '30 razional fine design in rare black glass and also in clear transparent glass.
Art Glass
$1,282
H 4.34 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
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 displaying a cat in a boot.
Glass, Wood
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Wood, 1920-1930
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful handmade Black Forest inkwell. Around 1920 / 1930. Depiction of a chamois.
Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut
$543
H 2.56 in W 3.35 in D 5.91 in
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. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 6.5cm x 8.5cm x 16cm Crafted around the turn of th...
Bronze
$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.
Glass, Resin
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.
Glass
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 mounts ,swans drinking from a fountain. The lid shows a woman with bust . The ovoid gree...
Glass
Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique inkwell is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Black Forest style.
Art Glass, Softwood
$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 mounted with a scene of sphinxes statues, bell shaped vases, and maidens moving and ...
Glass
Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved linden wood inkwell with a realistic dog figure with glass eyes.
Glass, Wood
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 seated dog on a naturalistic base of ferns and foliage, the cut glass inkwells retainin...
Velvet, Cut Glass, Wood
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.
Metal
$900
H 7 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
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 inkwells Measures: 7" H, 6.5" W, 3" D.
Terracotta, Glass
$1,177
H 3.94 in W 7.29 in D 5.12 in
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.
Glass, Wood
$3,368
H 7.09 in W 13 in D 7.49 in
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 carved displaying a bird eating nuts & floral leaves / walnuts.
Glass, Wood
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 top and etched glass doors. Roll top is stiff and hard to open.
Glass
$342
H 4.34 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in
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 nice condition.
Glass, Resin
$1,400
H 6.75 in W 13.5 in D 9.75 in
Antique French Black Forest Carved Inkwell with Oak Leaves and Birds, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
Our Black Forest inkwell would make quite an impression on an office desk.
Glass, Wood
$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.
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s Original condition.
Metal, Nickel
$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
Very cute set of two 19th century Black Forest, Schwarzwald, Forêt Noir carved walnut dog and cat heads with glass eyes and ink well with log pen rest.
Glass, Bone, Walnut
Joseph Reinemann, Munich, Pewter Inkwell in Grotesque Bird Form
Located in Nottingham, GB
This whimsical Jugendstil desk inkwell is cast as a grotesque bird, featuring a long hinged beak lid and rounded body raised on three webbed feet. Designed by Joseph Reinemann’s Muni...
Pewter
Antique English Victorian Boulle Inkwell by JC Vickery
By J. C. Vickery
Located in Northampton, GB
The inkwell with a square base having four faceted faces leading up to a central boulle lidded square glass inkwell with brass collar. The Boulle work finished in typical fashion wit...
Brass
$575Sale Price|27% Off
H 4 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in
Papier Mâché Inkstand w/ Drawer & Crystal Inkwells English Jennens & Bettridge
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Savannah, GA
This high quality Papier-Mache desk set is beautifully hand painted in a floral motif and features inlaid mother of pearl and the original pair of cut glass inkwells with brass tops....
Brass
Silver Plate Hoof Inkwell with Pen Rest, by Rowland Ward & Co
By Rowland Ward
Located in Reepham, GB
A late 19th century silver plate mounted horse hoof inkwell, the lid and horseshoe of silver plate, the hinged lid opening to the glass inkwell with silver plate collar, with a decor...
Silver Plate
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 very good condition. Also rare, both crystal wells are chip free and the piece has t...
Brass
$1,124 / set
H 3.55 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
Swedish Art Deco Black Marble Desk Set with Terrier Sculpture, circa 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking and complete Swedish Art Deco desk set in richly veined black marble, dating from the 1930s. This refined ensemble exemplifies Nordic Art Deco at its best—clean architectu...
Marble, Metal
$321Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.34 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in
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-percha, a molded resin, France, circa 1880. The lids feature brass hinged collars. A cla...
Glass, Resin
$1,164
H 4.53 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
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 crafted Black Forest style ink jar dating from the late 19th century, created in Switze...
Glass, Wood
$675
H 3.25 in Dm 3.25 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. 12-sided, faceted, clear crystal lid is mounted by a 12-sided piece of black onyx...
Crystal, Onyx, Sterling Silver
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 is reminiscent of the style of the Belgian blacksmith Louis (Lodewijk) Van Boeckel ...
Crystal, Wrought Iron
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 Shakespeare, Socrates and other scholars. The inkwell is in mint condition with no is...
Silver
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 on his head and is holding a shield. The shield is engraved with someone's initials...
Silver Plate
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 with two bears.
Glass, Wood
$959Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
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 Four Brass Feet. Perfect For Desk or Study, A Wonderful Gift Idea. Desk Set Sold Wit...
Chrome, Brass
$4,800
H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10 in
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: unknown Material: crystal, glass, marble, stone, metal Technique: cast, metalwork, mold...
Stone, Crystal, Marble, Metal
$2,056 / set
H 3.94 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Montblanc Meisterstück Black Fountain Pen With Original Box, Inkwell & Paperwork
By Montblanc
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Sold With and A Glass Black Inkwell With Permanent Black Ink In Original Cardboard Box Ref 10ETB Individual ref MABMG0215 Purchases 12/02/2021 Made in Germany from luxury brand...
Gold
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 with a pen holder made of bakelite and a small round “Pâte de Verre” glass lamp sh...
Marble
$240
H 5.25 in W 8 in D 4.75 in
Antique Paris Le Sacre Coeur Souvenir Double Inkwell Stand Architecture Building
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s - 1910s double inkwell, with a souvenir building of The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris. Nice addition to your writing desk or just to display them in your ...
Metal
$2,659
H 8.5 in W 13.7 in D 8.5 in
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, would ask a top quality sculptor to design and execute a stunning sculpture with ...
Metal
$2,392
H 2.52 in W 11.03 in D 6.7 in
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 Lining and Lids That Retract. Fixed Pen Tidy and A Central Calendar. With A Green ...
Chrome
$7,500
H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 5.91 in
Art Deco Table lamp with inkwell 1920, France, Materials: opaline and chrome
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Chrome
Gold Brass and Black Glass Inkwell
Located in Brussels, BE
Brass and black glass inkwell, 1920s. Perfect condition.
Brass
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. Acorn and oak leaves are the motif on the tray. It has a medium brown patina. A p...
Wood, Glass
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 on four cast brass paw feet.
Brass
Unavailable
H 3.5 in W 7 in D 3.75 in
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 naturalistic applied matt panel and a lower horse shoe silver base. The detachable...
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 0.1 in W 17.5 in D 0.1 in
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 contrast. The central decorative theme is a magnificently stylish flower (tulip) of...
Silver
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.
Brass
Unavailable
H 4.34 in W 10.63 in D 6.3 in
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.
Chrome
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 conveniently located drawer under the base of the inkwell for accessory storage. This Re...
Silver Plate
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 celebrated for their masterful ability to recreate the beauty of nature in glass. A...
Glass
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 lids.
Glass, Wood
Nice Black Forest Inkwell with Carved Dog
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Two glass inkwells.
Wood, Glass
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Cat, 1920-1930
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful handmade Black Forest inkwell. Around 1920 / 1930. Depiction of a cat.
Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut
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.
Glass, Wood
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.
Glass, Walnut
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.
Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut
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" W, 3.50" D, 4" H, medium size 2.50" W, 3" D, 3.50 H."
Brass
Art Nouveau British Inkwell
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Organic antique Art Nouveau double inkwell. With two cut-glass bottles from the UK.
Metal
Sold
H 7.09 in W 3.04 in D 4.14 in
Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Pug Inkwell, 19th Century Dog Carving
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Carving in the Form of a Dog Raised up on his hind legs, the head with original glass eyes tilts back to reveal the original glass inkwell inside. The arms are curved round ...
Metal
Bergen & Co. Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Inkwell with Bird
By C. V. Bergen & Co.
Located in Milford, NH
Glass inkwells are original to the piece with nice form and carved wood lids.
Wood, Glass
Sold
H 7.5 in W 10.25 in D 6 in
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-cut on the underside. The hinged lid is mounted with a stunning Stag head, the ant...
Silver Plate
Sold
H 5 in W 14.5 in D 8.5 in
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.
Walnut, Glass, Elm
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 made of genuine crystal quartz.
Mother-of-Pearl, Art Glass
Sold
H 3 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
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 this beautiful antique ink well and letter opener ~Large bird with meticulous hand ca...
Glass, Hardwood
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 of pot metal and sits on four small curved feet. The office essential features a p...
Spelter
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 realistic red glass inset eyes, original leather collar with a copper buckle. The head is h...
Metal
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 century Switzerland.
Cut Glass, Wood
Sold
H 1.19 in W 1.38 in D 1.19 in
English Victorian campaign travellers inkwell made by Berry's Patent circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This small, eye-catching and tactile campaign piece is in superb condition. It is a small leather bound travel inkwell that is fully working. The case is made of robust steel, which ...
Leather, Glass
Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The inkwells are in the form of a pair of tree trunks with fluted glass wells with carved lids and a useful pen tray in front.
Glass, Wood
Black Forest Ink Well Set - Bear with Cubs
Located in Austin, TX
A blackforest desktop ink well set featuring a large carved bear in the center, opening as a hinged lid for pen nibs, flanked on opposing sides by faceted, fitted glass inkwells, eac...
Glass
Sold
H 3.35 in W 10.24 in D 5.52 in
19th Century, Victorian Solid Silver Inkstand, Robert Hennell, c.1850
By Robert Hennell
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th Century Victorian silver large lidded inkstand, of rectangular casket form, with a hindged lid, engraved with Rococo scrolls and foleage, with vacant cartooches, resting on four...
Silver
Sold
H 4.9 in W 4.3 in D 13.4 in
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 of a German military submarine / unterseeboot; an addition to AC Silver's nautical r...
Sterling Silver
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 & Frost 8 Days".
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 4.5 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
Art Deco Black Vitrolite and Brass Desk Set with Pen Rest, Inkwell & Stamp Caddy
Located in New York, NY
A square brass base holds the inkwell, which is a solid glass block with a central, cylindrical well.
Brass
Black Glass Inkwell
Located in Wien, Au
Beautiful black glass inkwell brass parts polished and stove enamelled
Brass
Antique Green Cut Uranium Glass Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning green inkwell with dore bronze setting. The inkwell has a amazing bright green color and it is made out of green uranium glass.
Uranium Glass
Black Forest Carved Cat Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest carved cat inkwell. Glass eyes.
Sold
H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This Black Forest inkwell comes with free shipping from Amsterdam to you in 7 days.
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 3.13 in W 8.13 in D 4.13 in
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.
Glass, Wood
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.
Brass
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.
Porcelain, Glass, Wood
Sold
H 4.34 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in
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 and retaining two large brown glass eyes.
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 2.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
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 glass eyes. It's a rather unusual configuration with the nose lifting to reveal ...
Brass
Sold
H 7.09 in W 5.12 in D 5.91 in
Swiss Antique 19th Century Black Forest Dog inkwell desk accessory hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Comes with original glass insert (rare these are often lost) Really nice decorative piece for your desk or bookshelf and great addition to any Black Forest collectors collection T...
Cut Glass, Wood
Sold
H 6.25 in W 3.25 in D 5 in
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.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 5 in W 12.5 in D 4 in
Magnificent Antique English Novelty Inkwell / Pen Tray - Parrot With Glass Eyes
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and impressive figural inkwell made from solid cast English brass, beautifully executed with a fabulous patina. Standing on little cast feet, the large leaf is of cour...
Brass
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 piece is embellished with a finely sculpted hunting dog, and has two glass ink holde...
Metal
Sold
H 5.7 in Dm 2.7 in
Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes and Brass Inkwell
Located in Lisse, NL
This Black Forest owl will look great on a desk or on a shelf of a bookcase.
Wood
Sold
H 5.8 in W 2.8 in D 4.3 in
Antique Hand-Carved Nutwood Owl Inkwell with Piercing Glass Eyes, circa 1900.
Located in Lisse, NL
Lift the hinged head, and you'll find a hidden compartment housing a removable glass inkwell. While the glass insert is a later replacement, it fits beautifully and serves the origin...
Glass, Nutwood
Sold
H 10.8 in W 14.2 in D 8.75 in
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Inkstand with Owl on Books Sculpture & Inkwells
Located in Lisse, NL
Have you also noticed the tree trunk design inkwells with their (probably original) glass liners and striking brass hinges?
Brass
English Bulldog Inkwell
Located in Sheffield, MA
Lignum vitae inkwell modeled as the head of a bulldog with glass inset eyes and original leather collar. The head is hinged and opens to reveal brass top which is also hinged to reve...
Brass
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 168180". Height: 3 in., 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.
Art Glass
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, paired with antlers. Possibly Hiessey Glass 'pots' with beveled rims, flip lids, and de...
Antler, Cut Glass, Wood
Paul Frankl Skyscraper Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Period Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock in the manner of Paul Frankl As Found Condition. Missing the glass lens. the metal piece in front is loose. Most importantly, Waln...
Bakelite
1930s Art Deco Portoro Marble Italian Inkwell and Signature Pad
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Very precious Italian inkwell and signature pad with original paper. It's made with very rare portoro marble, particular for its black with brown and gold veins. Price is for the com...
Marble
Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning early Art Nouveau iridescent art glass inkwell, circa 1900s. The piece features a gorgeous array of rainbow iridescence from greens to blues to yellows. The inkwell is cappe...
Art Glass
$995
H 2.75 in W 5 in D 5 in
Art Nouveau Loetz Styled Green Iridescent Art Glass Inkwell with Brass Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique art glass inkwell is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The body of the inkw...
Brass
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.
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