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Blue Inkwell

Chinese style blue & gold ceramic inkwell
Chinese style blue & gold ceramic inkwell

Chinese style blue & gold ceramic inkwell

$333

H 4.25 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in

Chinese style blue & gold ceramic inkwell

Located in London, GB

A Chinese style blue and gold ceramic inkwell, with a hinged brass lid, mounted on a reticulated

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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Blue Glass Inkwell, Hand-Painted, France, 1930s
Antique Blue Glass Inkwell, Hand-Painted, France, 1930s

Antique Blue Glass Inkwell, Hand-Painted, France, 1930s

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful antique glass inkwell. Stong blue colour of the glass and nicely hand painted accents

Category

20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Zinc

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain. Hand-painted. Late 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

English Victorian Silver and Blue Glass Inkwell
English Victorian Silver and Blue Glass Inkwell

English Victorian Silver and Blue Glass Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

English Victorian silver and blue glass inkwell. Marked: George Fox, London, 1878.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Blue & white ceramic inkwell with circular brass stand
Blue & white ceramic inkwell with circular brass stand

Blue & white ceramic inkwell with circular brass stand

Located in London, GB

A late 19th century blue and white ceramic inkwell with circular pierced brass stand and brass lid

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Blue and Gold Porcelain Inkwell By Crown Stafforshire
Blue and Gold Porcelain Inkwell By Crown Stafforshire

Blue and Gold Porcelain Inkwell By Crown Stafforshire

By Crown Staffordshire

Located in Vienna, AT

A Crown Staffordshire powder blue ground gold plated chinoiserie inkwell early 1900s. Excellent

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

French Silver Mounted Blue & White Pottery Faience Inkwell
French Silver Mounted Blue & White Pottery Faience Inkwell

French Silver Mounted Blue & White Pottery Faience Inkwell

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An unusual French silver mounted faience pottery inkwell hand painted with blue and white designs

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Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century, Blue White Ceramic Pocket Inkwell

Late 19th Century, Blue White Ceramic Pocket Inkwell

Located in Marseille, FR

Chinese ceramic pocket inkwell white blue late 19th century in its inlaid box. Dimension height 7

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Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

1920 Rene Lalique Inkwell Mures Blackberries Opalescent Glass with blue Patina
1920 Rene Lalique Inkwell Mures Blackberries Opalescent Glass with blue Patina

1920 Rene Lalique Inkwell Mures Blackberries Opalescent Glass with blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Inkwell "Mures" made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1920. Engraved

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Blown Glass

Silver inkwell with blue enamel, pen & gold-lined reservoir
Silver inkwell with blue enamel, pen & gold-lined reservoir

Silver inkwell with blue enamel, pen & gold-lined reservoir

$3,150Sale Price|30% Off

H 8.47 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in

Silver inkwell with blue enamel, pen & gold-lined reservoir

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Gilt silver inkwell, enamels, acanthus leaf handles, resting on four feet on a wooden

Category

Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Danish 18th Century Blue Faience Inkwell by Store Kongensgade
Danish 18th Century Blue Faience Inkwell by Store Kongensgade

Danish 18th Century Blue Faience Inkwell by Store Kongensgade

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Rare Danish blue and white faience ink stand by Johan Ernst Pfau for Store Kongensgade Faience

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Inkwells

Materials

Faience

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain, two antique inkwells. 19th c.
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain, two antique inkwells. 19th c.

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain, two antique inkwells. 19th c.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain, two antique inkwells in porcelain. 19th c. Hand-painted

Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

An American Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptural Blue Crab Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios
An American Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptural Blue Crab Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios

An American Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptural Blue Crab Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Englewood, NJ

crab inkwell is cast in a very realistic and naturalistic design after an Atlantic Blue Crab The

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte Container / Inkwell
Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte Container / Inkwell

Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte Container / Inkwell

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte container / inkwell. Measures 15.5 cm. x 12 cm. x 5 cm

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 19th c. French Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Antique 19th c. French Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Antique 19th c. French Gilt Bronze Inkwell

$616Sale Price|35% Off

H 4.375 in W 6.5 in D 6 in

Antique 19th c. French Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

Unleash the Spirit of French Louis XVI: Antique gilt Bronze Inkwell Transport yourself to a time of

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Antique 1870s French Louis XIV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th C. French Faience Blue and White Hand Painted Inkwell with Harbor Scene
19th C. French Faience Blue and White Hand Painted Inkwell with Harbor Scene

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

$3,508

H 4.34 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Located in Paris, FR

19th century malachite inkwell. The circular plate for resting a fountain pen houses a crystal

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

Royal Blue Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Pen Tray in the Louis XVI Taste
Royal Blue Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Pen Tray in the Louis XVI Taste

Royal Blue Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Pen Tray in the Louis XVI Taste

Located in London, GB

An Ensemble de Bureau in the Louis XVI Taste Constructed using gilt bronze, and 'Sevres' style porcelain having 'Bleu de Roi' borders, and hand painted with polychrome foliate and...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Rustic Antler Inkwell Stand with Glass and Metal Pen Holder
Rustic Antler Inkwell Stand with Glass and Metal Pen Holder

Rustic Antler Inkwell Stand with Glass and Metal Pen Holder

Located in Queens, NY

casings along the sides creating a compartment for a square inkwell adjoining a blue slag glass and metal

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Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Inkwells

Materials

Antler

WMF Württembergische Metallwaren German Jugendstil Pewter Desk Stand and Inkwell
WMF Württembergische Metallwaren German Jugendstil Pewter Desk Stand and Inkwell

WMF Württembergische Metallwaren German Jugendstil Pewter Desk Stand and Inkwell

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

stylized patterning. The inkwell has its original glass liner with residue blue ink from use. The inkwell

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Avatar UR Blue Ballpoint Pen
Avatar UR Blue Ballpoint Pen

Avatar UR Blue Ballpoint Pen

$230 / item

H 14.5 in W 1.6 in D 1.6 in

Avatar UR Blue Ballpoint Pen

By Pineider

Located in Milan, IT

Available in multiple colors, this exclusive blue ballpoint pen captures engineering and aesthetic

Category

2010s Italian Inkwells

Materials

Resin

Avatar UR Demo Blue Fountain Pen
Avatar UR Demo Blue Fountain Pen

Avatar UR Demo Blue Fountain Pen

$260 / item

H 14.5 in W 1.6 in D 1.6 in

Avatar UR Demo Blue Fountain Pen

By Pineider

Located in Milan, IT

printed on the side of the converter to keep it monitored. It is crafted of break-resistant blue

Category

2010s Italian Inkwells

Materials

Resin

Art Nouveau Blue Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist
Art Nouveau Blue Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist

Art Nouveau Blue Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist

Located in Palm Beach, FL

European spider table lamp, c. 1925. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard pa...

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis
18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis

18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis

By Delft

Located in Hastings, GB

A superb 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well and Desk Stand attributed to Anthoni

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

Iznik-Style Ceramic and Brass-Mounted Ink Stand
Iznik-Style Ceramic and Brass-Mounted Ink Stand

Iznik-Style Ceramic and Brass-Mounted Ink Stand

$4,869

H 4.14 in W 13.39 in D 7.49 in

Iznik-Style Ceramic and Brass-Mounted Ink Stand

By Iznik Pottery

Located in London, GB

lidded inkwells flanking a central holder, this remarkable desk-piece is a very fine Iznik style inkstand

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Antique 19th Century French Islamic Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand
Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand

Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand

By Jean de la Fontinelle

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

thought and sat on a wall with lidded inkwells to either side and with a pen rest at his feet. The desk

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20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

Boar Tusk Oak Leaf and Acorn Desk Blotter
Boar Tusk Oak Leaf and Acorn Desk Blotter

Boar Tusk Oak Leaf and Acorn Desk Blotter

$595

H 3.5 in W 9.25 in D 3.5 in

Boar Tusk Oak Leaf and Acorn Desk Blotter

Located in New York, NY

Boar Tusk Oak Leaf and Acorn Desk Blotter. Boar tusk handled velvet blotter with gilt metal oak leaf branches and acorns framing green metal on ball feet. United States, early 20th ...

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Early 20th Century American Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Inkwell attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Inkwell attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

Inkwell attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

$1,839Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 1.19 in

Inkwell attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in Lugo, IT

Glass inkwell attributed to a design by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Thank you

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.
Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.

Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Wedgwood blue porcelain and coromandel wood inkwell desk compendium, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell
19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell

19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell

$1,400

H 5.75 in W 10.25 in D 5.25 in

19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell

By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Longwy ceramic desk set with inkwells and candle holders. Beautiful cloisonné

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Ceramic

English Art Deco Period Blue Shagreen Desk Set of a Folder and Inkwell
English Art Deco Period Blue Shagreen Desk Set of a Folder and Inkwell

English Art Deco Period Blue Shagreen Desk Set of a Folder and Inkwell

Located in Montreal, QC

English Art Deco Period Blue Shagreen Desk Set of a Folder and Inkwell. Silver Hallmark George

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Shagreen, Shagreen Stingray

Signed Ellen Stahlbrand Vintage Scandinavian Blå Swedish Röllakan, 06'07 x 09'01
Signed Ellen Stahlbrand Vintage Scandinavian Blå Swedish Röllakan, 06'07 x 09'01

Signed Ellen Stahlbrand Vintage Scandinavian Blå Swedish Röllakan, 06'07 x 09'01

By Ellen Stahlbrand

Located in Dallas, TX

, natural, let it rain, inkwell, solitude, serious gray, bunglehouse blue, urban putty, and high reflective

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Jacobean Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Jacobean Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Jacobean Style

$2,399Sale Price|20% Off

W 31 in L 43 in

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Jacobean Style

Located in Dallas, TX

, Inkwell, Sea Serpent, Jalapeno, Buckram Binding, Charcoal Blue, Downing Stone, Jet stream, Emotional, and

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Faberge Rock Crystal Gold Inkwell
Faberge Rock Crystal Gold Inkwell

Faberge Rock Crystal Gold Inkwell

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

A Fabergé gold and rock crystal inkwell, the lobed rock-crystal body carved with bombe' sides, the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, Gold

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Antique Double Inkstand, Linage Blue and Gilt, France, 1900, H565
Antique Double Inkstand, Linage Blue and Gilt, France, 1900, H565

Antique Double Inkstand, Linage Blue and Gilt, France, 1900, H565

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique double inkstand, linage blue and gilt, France 1900, H565 France 1900 Porcelain Floral

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Oval Silver Plated Double Inkstand, Scotland 1910, H549
Antique Oval Silver Plated Double Inkstand, Scotland 1910, H549

Antique Oval Silver Plated Double Inkstand, Scotland 1910, H549

Located in Vancouver, BC

glass Silver plated inkstand having two blue glass inkwells A handle with three pen rests to the back

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Vintage 1910s Scottish Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

1950s Blue Murano glass And Brass Inkwell
1950s Blue Murano glass And Brass Inkwell

1950s Blue Murano glass And Brass Inkwell

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s Blue Murano bubble glass ink well. Brass fittings. Heavy.

Category

Vintage 1950s Inkwells

Materials

Murano Glass

1921 Rene Lalique Trois Sirenes Inkwell Opalescent Blue Stained Glass, Mermaids
1921 Rene Lalique Trois Sirenes Inkwell Opalescent Blue Stained Glass, Mermaids

1921 Rene Lalique Trois Sirenes Inkwell Opalescent Blue Stained Glass, Mermaids

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Trois Sirenes" inkwell created 1921 in molded opalescent with blue stained glass

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Blown Glass

1924 René Lalique Cernay Inkwell Blue Stain Glass, Leaves
1924 René Lalique Cernay Inkwell Blue Stain Glass, Leaves

1924 René Lalique Cernay Inkwell Blue Stain Glass, Leaves

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Cernay" inkwell made in 1924 in molded frosted glass with blue stain on. Molded

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Napoleonic Malachite Inkwell Set
Large Napoleonic Malachite Inkwell Set

Large Napoleonic Malachite Inkwell Set

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H 21 in W 23.5 in D 13 in

Large Napoleonic Malachite Inkwell Set

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Very large, impressive, Russian malachite and gilt bronze inkwell set. Napoleonic inkwells, huge

Category

Vintage 1960s Inkwells

Materials

Malachite

1910 René Lalique Nenuphar Inkwell Blue Stained Glass, Water Lily
1910 René Lalique Nenuphar Inkwell Blue Stained Glass, Water Lily

1910 René Lalique Nenuphar Inkwell Blue Stained Glass, Water Lily

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Nénuphar" inkwell made in 1910 in molded frosted with blue patina. Water Lily design

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Tiffany Studios Inkwell with Butterflies and Blue Glass Insert
Rare Tiffany Studios Inkwell with Butterflies and Blue Glass Insert

Rare Tiffany Studios Inkwell with Butterflies and Blue Glass Insert

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Petaluma, CA

, and iridescent blue glass liner and lid. All there, nothing missing or damaged. Properly signed and

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

An Early American Art Nouveau Bronze "Blue Crab" Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios
An Early American Art Nouveau Bronze "Blue Crab" Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios

An Early American Art Nouveau Bronze "Blue Crab" Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Englewood, NJ

An Early American Art Nouveau sculptural bronze "Blue Crab" Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios. The Crab

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

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H 4.34 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Located in Paris, FR

19th century malachite inkwell. The circular plate for resting a fountain pen houses a crystal

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

Antique Pair of Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwells
Antique Pair of Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwells

Antique Pair of Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwells

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H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 2.37 in

Antique Pair of Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwells

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique pair of Staffordshire Greyhound inkwells on raised blue cobalt bases with gilt decoration

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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Mures' Inkwell
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Mures' Inkwell

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Mures' Inkwell

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rene Lalique Opalescent glass 'Mures' Inkwell, with blue stained details. Pattern features

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Antique Malachite Desk Set Inkwell 19th Century 19th Century
Antique Malachite Desk Set Inkwell 19th Century 19th Century

Antique Malachite Desk Set Inkwell 19th Century 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb quality Russian malachite mounted desk set, 19th century, comprising an inkwell and Stand

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Antique 1880s Russian Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

19th Century Biedermeier Glass Inkwell Judaica Inkpot
19th Century Biedermeier Glass Inkwell Judaica Inkpot

19th Century Biedermeier Glass Inkwell Judaica Inkpot

Located in Milano, MI

-Hungarian origin. Circular shape, this clear jacketed glass inkwell has a blue and white layers and is

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Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Hilton MCONNICO (1943-2018) and DAUM FRANCE.  Inkwell bottle
Hilton MCONNICO (1943-2018) and DAUM FRANCE.  Inkwell bottle

Hilton MCONNICO (1943-2018) and DAUM FRANCE. Inkwell bottle

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Crystal inkwell bottle with blue and violet polychrome pâte de verre nib. Height: 22.5 cm

Category

Late 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

Charles X Inkstand in Blue Opaline and Gilt Bronze
Charles X Inkstand in Blue Opaline and Gilt Bronze

Charles X Inkstand in Blue Opaline and Gilt Bronze

Located in Paris, FR

Small, circular inkwell in turquoise opaline with two inkwells and a pounce pot. It is mounted with

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Antique 1820s Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Meissen Blue Onion Ink Well in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1930s-1950s
Meissen Blue Onion Ink Well in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1930s-1950s

Meissen Blue Onion Ink Well in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1930s-1950s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen blue onion ink well in hand painted porcelain, 1930s-1950s. Measures: 22.5 x 15.5 cm. In

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Vintage 1930s German Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Rare and Antique Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Ink Well, Dated 1889-1922
Rare and Antique Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Ink Well, Dated 1889-1922

Rare and Antique Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Ink Well, Dated 1889-1922

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rare and antique Royal Copenhagen blue fluted plain ink well. Model number 1/475. Dated 1889 - 1922

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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Love Heart Ink Well
Early 19th Century Love Heart Ink Well

Early 19th Century Love Heart Ink Well

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H 4.73 in W 4.34 in D 1.97 in

Early 19th Century Love Heart Ink Well

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Early 19th century ink well in the form of a heart, charming naive decoration. Minor chips as expected for age. Wonderfully evocative item. Dimensions: 12cm x 5cm x 11cm.  

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

Murano Blue Swirl Glass and Silver Plate Inkwell
Murano Blue Swirl Glass and Silver Plate Inkwell

Murano Blue Swirl Glass and Silver Plate Inkwell

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful thick Murano glass inkwell with blue swirl decoration and silver plated hinge and cap.

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Late 20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

BOTTEGA VENETA inkwell pale blue intrecciato credit card case wallet
BOTTEGA VENETA inkwell pale blue intrecciato credit card case wallet

BOTTEGA VENETA inkwell pale blue intrecciato credit card case wallet

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Hong Kong, NT

BOTTEGA VENETA inkwell pale blue intrecciato credit card case wallet Reference: CNLE/A00404 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallets

A 19th century Blue And Bronze Inkwell By Théodore Deck
A 19th century Blue And Bronze Inkwell By Théodore Deck

A 19th century Blue And Bronze Inkwell By Théodore Deck

Located in Portland, England

This 19th century blue enamelled earthenware inkwell was made circa 1880 by famous French ceramic

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Antique Late 19th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Flamand French Art Nouveau Tray and Inkwell
Flamand French Art Nouveau Tray and Inkwell

Flamand French Art Nouveau Tray and Inkwell

By Georges Flamand

Located in New York, NY

leaves with powder blue turquoise cabochon decorations. The inkwell is shaped like a flower. Titled

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Azure Blue Glass Inkwell

Azure Blue Glass Inkwell

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H 3.25 in Dm 3 in

Azure Blue Glass Inkwell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful antique azure blue hexagonal inkwell with brass collar. Hand blown onto a mold leaving a

Category

Antique 1870s American Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique French Blue and White Faience Inkwell, circa 1900
Antique French Blue and White Faience Inkwell, circa 1900

Antique French Blue and White Faience Inkwell, circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

The charm of this French faience inkwell lies in the hand painted decor and its unique shape

Category

Antique 1890s French Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Porcelain Inkwell, Blue Pheasant Design by Copeland Spode
Antique English Porcelain Inkwell, Blue Pheasant Design by Copeland Spode

Antique English Porcelain Inkwell, Blue Pheasant Design by Copeland Spode

By Copeland Spode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

and colors remain crisp and the inkwell is in very good antique condition.

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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Blue and White Signed and Stamped Delft Inkwell
19th Century Blue and White Signed and Stamped Delft Inkwell

19th Century Blue and White Signed and Stamped Delft Inkwell

Located in Dallas, TX

Delicate antique inkwell from Holland, circa 1880. Complete with two glass ink containers, stamps

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Inkwells

Etched Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell
Etched Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell

Etched Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell

By Lapierre Silver Co.

Located in New York, NY

Lovely, etched sterling silver-mounted crystal inkwell; hinged lid, LaPierre Silver Co, New York

Category

Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

French Art Deco Inkwell by Sèvres
French Art Deco Inkwell by Sèvres

French Art Deco Inkwell by Sèvres

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H 2.37 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in

French Art Deco Inkwell by Sèvres

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Paris, FR

French Art Deco inkwell signed Sèvres, circa 1920.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

French Opaline And Brass Inkwell
French Opaline And Brass Inkwell

French Opaline And Brass Inkwell

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H 3 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

French Opaline And Brass Inkwell

Located in Land O' Lakes, FL

A beautiful pale blue opaline inkwell with small hand painted flowers. With an antique brass top

Category

Antique 1880s French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Floral Painted Inkwell
French Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Floral Painted Inkwell

French Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Floral Painted Inkwell

By Edmé Samson

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

domed cover revealing an original removable glass inkwell containing remnants of blue ink. The inkwell

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Empire Blue and Gilt Porcelain Inkstand
French Empire Blue and Gilt Porcelain Inkstand

French Empire Blue and Gilt Porcelain Inkstand

Located in New York, NY

French Empire blue and gilt porcelain inkstand. Circular inkstand with glass inkwell insert, holes

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain, Cut Glass

19th Century Mahogany and Brass Writing Box
19th Century Mahogany and Brass Writing Box

19th Century Mahogany and Brass Writing Box

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H 5.91 in W 16.54 in D 11.03 in

19th Century Mahogany and Brass Writing Box

Located in Casteren, NL

19th century mahogany and brass writing box with dark blue velvet desk top, inkwell, two original

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

Geschutzt Viennese Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with Art Glass Inkwell
Geschutzt Viennese Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with Art Glass Inkwell

Geschutzt Viennese Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with Art Glass Inkwell

By Geschutzt

Located in Fairfax, VA

Geschutzt Austrian desk art glass inkwell. Crafted of fine quality Vienna bronze. Features blue

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

English Art Deco Inkwell
English Art Deco Inkwell

English Art Deco Inkwell

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H 3.5 in Dm 5.5 in

English Art Deco Inkwell

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful deep blue cut crystal inkwell with a thumbprint pattern

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Vintage 1940s Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Malachite Inkwell Set
Early 20th Century Malachite Inkwell Set

Early 20th Century Malachite Inkwell Set

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H 6 in W 15.75 in D 9 in

Early 20th Century Malachite Inkwell Set

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

An early 20th century malachite inkwell desk set with two fitted crystal inkwells with brass lids

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Early 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Cheyenne 7 Hilton McOnnico and Daum France
Cheyenne 7 Hilton McOnnico and Daum France

Cheyenne 7 Hilton McOnnico and Daum France

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

crystal and feather-shaped stopper in mauve and blue inkwell Sign. Height: 22.5 cm., width: 5 cm.   

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Vintage 1940s Vases

Materials

Crystal

Loetz Inkwells Cobalt Papillon with Silver Mount, circa 1901
Loetz Inkwells Cobalt Papillon with Silver Mount, circa 1901

Loetz Inkwells Cobalt Papillon with Silver Mount, circa 1901

By Loetz Glass

Located in Vienna, AT

These two inkwells were produced by Loetz on behalf of E. Bakalowits Söhne and were fitted with

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Coromandel Writing Slope
Coromandel Writing Slope

Coromandel Writing Slope

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H 8.25 in W 18 in D 10 in

Coromandel Writing Slope

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

this Victorian Writing Box opens to reveal a pen tray, inkwells and blue leather with gold tooling

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Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Art Glass

Continental Blue Ground and Gilt Porcelain Grand Tour Inkstand
Continental Blue Ground and Gilt Porcelain Grand Tour Inkstand

Continental Blue Ground and Gilt Porcelain Grand Tour Inkstand

Located in Firenze, IT

inkwell liners and lids on accompanying stand. Measures: 29cm x 15cm.

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Antique 1890s Italian Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot

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Single Ebony Demilune Marble Top Bronze Mounted End / Side Table

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$423

H 4.34 in Dm 3.94 in

Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

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20th Century Italian Inkwells

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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French 19th-Century Louis XV Style Figural Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau-Plat Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Long Island City, NY

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19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

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$12,000

H 82.5 in W 86 in D 54 in

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Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

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$2,850 / set

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Located in Washington, DC

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Japanese Meiji Era Wireless Cloisonne Pink Crane Enamel Vase
Japanese Meiji Era Wireless Cloisonne Pink Crane Enamel Vase

Japanese Meiji Era Wireless Cloisonne Pink Crane Enamel Vase

$2,275Sale Price|35% Off

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Located in Long Island City, NY

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Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs

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Located in Great Barrington, MA

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19th Century Italian Pinewood Bookcase - Large Antique Library Cabinet

19th Century Italian Pinewood Bookcase - Large Antique Library Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Blue Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic blue inkwell available at 1stDibs. Each blue inkwell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and porcelain. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect blue inkwell — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right blue inkwell, those designed in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. A well-made blue inkwell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy and Jean de la Fontinelle are consistently popular.

How Much is a Blue Inkwell?

Prices for a blue inkwell start at $180 and top out at $66,992 with the average selling for $1,650.

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.