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English Victorian Period 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell with Brass Putto Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period porcelain and brass inkwell from the 19th century, with putto motif
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
French Brass Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A French brass inkwell, 19th century.
8 ¼ inches wide by 4 ¾ inches tall
Category
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th-century French inkwell in gilded brass, designed in the Napoleon III style with Rococo
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Brass
$640 Sale Price
50% Off
19th Century English Brass and Milk Glass Dog Inkwell
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English brass and milk glass dog inkwell.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, decorated
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Moorish Inkwells
Materials
Brass
$1,008 Sale Price
48% Off
19th Century English Brass Resting Dog Double Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century English brass resting dog double inkwell, the wells opening to the left and the right.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
A rare 19th-century inkwell and dusting pan made of bronze-patinated cast brass, with gilded
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Antique Late 19th Century German Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century English Brass Inkwell & Writing Desk Set, c.1880
Located in Worcester, GB
19th Century English Brass Inkwell & Writing Desk Set, c.1880
A charming Victorian-era brass
Category
Antique 19th Century British Inkwells
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassic Walnut Veneer & Brass Inkwell, 2nd quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the inkwell covered in walnut veneer and trimmed in brass, featuring lion masks at the sides and
Category
Antique 1830s French Neoclassical Inkwells
Materials
Brass
19th Century Paper Mache and Crystal Inkwell
Located in Water Mill, NY
19th century papier mâché and mother-of-pearl with elaborately carved inkwells.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique Inkwell, Baccarat Déposé, Gilded Brass, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
-shaped inkwell holder in the center, closed with a gilded brass hinge. There is a relief mark BACCARAT
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
19th Century Antique French Inkwell in Gilded Brass and Porcelain
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful Antique 19th century painted and gilded brass inkwell. Floral motif with pink rose on
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass owl inkwell on rectangular tray.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Middle Eastern Brass Inkwell Qalamdan 19th C
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A 19th century Middle Eastern, Asian brass decorated Islamic Moorish Qalamdan.
The Qalamdan is an
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Moorish Inkwells
Materials
Brass
French Champlevé Enamel Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French Champlevé enamel inkwell from the 19th century, created in the opulent Napoleon III style
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
$1,315 Sale Price
20% Off
French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian Boulle-style square tortoise shell and brass inlaid inkwell with crystal well.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and crystal shell shaped inkwell with coral design details.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Bone and Brass Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian oval burl wood and ebonized inkwell with decorative brass trim and nail heads
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass owl inkwell on rectangular tray.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century French treen inkwell with pen holder. Elegantly decorated with subtly colored
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Inkwells
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Brass Antique Engraved and Signed Inkwell Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century small French antique engraved brass Inkwell in Louis XV style signed in the bottom in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Materials
Brass
19th Century Gilded Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A bronze and marble inkwell. Add this to your desk for instant style.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair Of French Champlevé Desk Inkwells, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French pair of Champlevé enamel inkwells from the 19th century, created in the opulent Napoleon
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
$2,303 Sale Price / set
40% Off
19th Century French Boulle Inkwell of Large Proportions
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional 19th century Boulle work inkwell, of rectangular form, fitted with two cut glass ink
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and crystal shell shaped inkwell with coral design details.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Belgium Louis XV Rococo Repousse Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's desk or study with this elegant antique inkwell; crafted in Belgium, circa 1880
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Metal
Antique Egyptian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Islamic Qalamdan.
The Qalamdan is in solid brass
Category
Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration
Located in Greven, DE
were especially popular in France during the second half of the 19th century. The piece combines
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Late 19th Century Bronze Desk Accessories Inkwell with lid Bronze Brass Glass
Located in Sacile, PN
Bronze inkwell dated circa 1880, angels subject supported by feline paws.
Ink bowl in glass with
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Antique Late 18th Century Baroque Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic glass
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand
This is a very attractive desk top inkwell, the stand
Category
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Inkwells
Materials
Marble
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a growling bulldog with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel
Located in Greven, DE
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Cloisonné enamel was especially popular in the second half of the 19th century and widely used by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Painted Faience Inkwell With Brass Lids
Located in Charlottesville, VA
detailed gilt brass lids topped by fleur-de-lis finials. The inkwell includes removable brass and glass
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Faience
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Enamel Decoration, France, circa 1870-1890
Located in Greven, DE
were widely produced in France during the second half of the 19th century and were often part of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
19th Century English Gold Washed Sheffield Silverplate Equestrian Themed Inkwell
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An exceptional and highly decorative 19th century English equestrian-themed inkwell, finely crafted
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Late 19th Century French Inkwell with Enamel Decoration and Onyx Plate
Located in Greven, DE
gilded metal, vibrant enamel, and natural stone was especially popular in France in the late 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Onyx, Brass, Enamel
Antique English Brass, Cobalt and Porcelain Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely inkwell, typical of the period.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Ottoman Brass Inkwell and Pen Case Qalamdan
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional Turkish etched brass Qalamdan, a traveling scribe's inkwell and pen case. The beautiful
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Inkwells
Materials
Brass
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
Two 19th Century English Walnut Carved Victorian Dachshund Wiener Dog Inkwells
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of two very cute original 19th century carved wooden Victorian era wiener dogs or dachshund
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Brass English Equestrian Inkwell with Horseshoe Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Brass letter holder and inkwell. The base is a horseshoe with a horse & jockey attached
Category
Antique 19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A 19th century brass decorated Islamic Persian Qalamdan.The Qalamdan is in solid brass, decorated
Category
Antique 19th Century Moorish Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Early 20th century desk set, rare and great quality Mamluk Cairoware style, silver and copper
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Antique 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell, made from glass with brass.
France, circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
$552 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made of brass with enameled ornaments.
France, late 19th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Brass
$597 Sale Price
24% Off
19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-century dore gold stag double ink well is an elegant and ornate piece crafted with a sense of
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
French Victorian Crystal and Marble Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian octagonal crystal inkwell with step up base and brass cover.
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
c. 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell & Pen Case
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic brass inkwell & pen case (Qalamden). Solid brass with cast parts
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Double Inkwell Brass & Solid Crystal circa 1890
Located in Great Barrington, MA
. The solid brass and crystal base supports 2 matching crystal inkwells which are sitting in period
Category
Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Brass
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
England, circa
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Brass
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Cast Brass Inkwell with Ornamental Scrollwork, England, circa 1880
Located in Worcester, GB
Victorian Cast Brass Inkwell with Ornamental Scrollwork, England, circa 1880
A finely cast late
Category
Antique 19th Century British Inkwells
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Mahogany Double Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian mahogany and brass inlaid trim double inkwell with crystal wells having copper
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Copper
Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
19th century brass decorated Islamic Turkish Qalamdan.An antique Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Victorian Inkwell with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in NYC, NY
Fine mid-19th century inkwell with inlaid mother-of-pearl decoration surrounding pen trays, a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
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Find a variety of brass 19th century inkwells available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique brass 19th century inkwells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Brass 19th century inkwells have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century. Brass 19th century inkwells are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Regency and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made brass 19th century inkwells over the years, but those made by Ecole Boulle, Melotte and Jules Moigniez are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Brass 19th Century Inkwells?
Prices for brass 19th century inkwells start at $250 and top out at $6,394 with the average selling for $1,459.
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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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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