Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Victorian brass inlaid ebonised wood Boulle inkstand English, 19th century Measures: height
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
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Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell
Located in valatie, NY
19th century English Leuchars & Sons brass inlaid boulle inkstand with spiral crystal inkwell
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
$4,027
H 6.7 in W 15.16 in D 10.83 in
Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
By J. C. Vickery
Located in London, GB
Victorian era inkstand with Boulle marquetry in ebonised wood and brass English, dated 1853
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Napoleon lll, French Inkwell Desk Set, Boulle Inlay, Tortoise, France, 19th c.
$1,800
H 5.5 in W 8 in D 5.75 in
Napoleon lll, French Inkwell Desk Set, Boulle Inlay, Tortoise, France, 19th c.
Located in Stamford, CT
and increasingly rare antique Napoleon III period Boulle inlay inkstand, exemplifying the opulence and
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Tortoise Shell
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Located in Toronto, ON
Choice antique mid 19th century French Boulle Inkstand
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand
Located in Benington, Herts
An exceptional quality French Boulle inkstand / inkwell dating to circa 1830. This beautiful
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Antique 1830s French More Desk Accessories
Oversized English Boulle Inkstand
Located in Northampton, GB
Large Sized Boulle Inkwell & Pen Tray The Inkstand with a square base having four convex faces
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
19th Century Willliam IV Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Boulle Inkstand
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique French mother-of-pearl marquetry and red Boulle encrier, or inkstand
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Antique 1830s British William IV Inkwells
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820
Located in London, GB
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Gilt Bronze and Ebonised Wood Boulle Marquetry Antique Inkstand
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
technique of marquetry made famous by the French cabinetmaker Andre Charles Boulle. The inkstand takes a
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Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Boulle brass inkstand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Boulle brass inkstand, supporting the original clear cut glass inkwell with hinged cover. Having
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Early 20th Century British Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Victorian Boulle Marquetry Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
hinged lids, this inkstand beautifully demonstrates the exceptional qualities of Boulle artistry. Boulle
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
19th Century French Boulle & Cut Brass Inkstand
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning antique French Boulle & cut brass inkstand circa 1860 in date
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Antique 1860s French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique French ebonised cut brass Boulle work encrier, circa 1840 in date and made
Category
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand
Located in Montreal, QC
This inkstand exemplifies the excellence of French decorative accessories of the period. The design
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique French ebonised cut brass Boulle work encrier, circa 1840 in date and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique French coromandel wood and cut brass Boulle work ink stand, circa 1840 in
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Antique 1840s French Inkwells
Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine early Victorian Boulle-work and ebony inkstand after George Bullock, of circular form with
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Antique 1840s English Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand
Located in Essex, MA
inspiration for the decoration from designs by the master cabinet maker Andre Charles Boulle from the court of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Boulle Inkstand
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Boulle Inkstand with decorative gilded Ormolo brass feet, pen holder and carrying handle. To the
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A Boulle Inkstand
Located in New York, NY
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Superb Regency Rosewood Inlaid Brass Desk Stand, Inkstand, Boulle
Located in Vancouver, BC
boulle to top and perimeter. Large pen tray in front. Two original heavy glass inkwells. Brass and
Category
Antique 1850s English Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Fine 19th Century Boulle Inkstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elaborate filigree work in superb condition. Generously scaled.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Brass
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$89,020
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Boulle Inkstand For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic boulle inkstand available at 1stDibs. Each boulle inkstand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and bone. A boulle inkstand, designed in the Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Boulle Inkstand?
A boulle inkstand can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,685, while the lowest priced sells for $675 and the highest can go for as much as $16,850.
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.
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