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19th-Century Napoleon III Period Inkwell Made Of Marquetry And Brass.
19th-Century Napoleon III Period Inkwell Made Of Marquetry And Brass.

19th-Century Napoleon III Period Inkwell Made Of Marquetry And Brass.

$1,024

19th-Century Napoleon III Period Inkwell Made Of Marquetry And Brass.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

19th-century Napoleon III-era inkwell made of marquetry and brass. 19th-century inkwell made of marquetry and brass, from the Napoleon III era.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Brass Inkwell, 19th Century
French Brass Inkwell, 19th Century

French Brass Inkwell, 19th Century

$480

French Brass Inkwell, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A French brass inkwell, 19th century. 8 ¼ inches wide by 4 ¾ inches tall

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century

$548Sale Price|30% Off

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 influence.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century French Victorian Crystal Inkwell with Brass Cover
19th Century French Victorian Crystal Inkwell with Brass Cover

19th Century French Victorian Crystal Inkwell with Brass Cover

$300

19th Century French Victorian Crystal Inkwell with Brass Cover

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

Victorian Ebonized Burl Wood Inkwell with Brass Trim, 19th Century
Victorian Ebonized Burl Wood Inkwell with Brass Trim, 19th Century

Victorian Ebonized Burl Wood Inkwell with Brass Trim, 19th Century

$1,800

Victorian Ebonized Burl Wood Inkwell with Brass Trim, 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian oval burl wood and ebonized inkwell with decorative brass trim and nail heads holding a large 10 sided crystal well.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Brass Resting Dog Double Inkwell
19th Century English Brass Resting Dog Double Inkwell

19th Century English Brass Resting Dog Double Inkwell

$760Sale Price|20% 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.

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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan
19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan

$1,008Sale Price|48% Off

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Qalamdan.

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Antique 19th Century Asian Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.
Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.

Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.

$1,396

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 details, depicting John Falstaff, inspired by Friedrich Wilhelm August Castner.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century English Brass Inkwell & Writing Desk Set, c.1880
19th Century English Brass Inkwell & Writing Desk Set, c.1880

19th Century English Brass Inkwell & Writing Desk Set, c.1880

$416Sale Price|48% Off

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 inkwell and writing desk set from c.1880, offering both functionality and decorative app...

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Antique 19th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Inkwell, Baccarat Déposé, Gilded Brass, Late 19th Century
Antique Inkwell, Baccarat Déposé, Gilded Brass, Late 19th Century

Antique Inkwell, Baccarat Déposé, Gilded Brass, Late 19th Century

$593

Antique Inkwell, Baccarat Déposé, Gilded Brass, Late 19th Century

Located in Greven, DE

Exceptional inkwell with pen tray made of BACCARAT crystal. The rectangular pen tray has a cube-shaped inkwell holder in the center, closed with a gilded brass hinge. There is a reli...

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Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

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

19th Century Paper Mache and Crystal Inkwell

$1,200

19th Century Paper Mache and Crystal Inkwell

Located in Water Mill, NY

19th century papier mâché and mother-of-pearl with elaborately carved inkwells.

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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Neoclassic Walnut Veneer & Brass Inkwell, 2nd quarter 19th century
French Neoclassic Walnut Veneer & Brass Inkwell, 2nd quarter 19th century

French Neoclassic Walnut Veneer & Brass Inkwell, 2nd quarter 19th century

$3,400

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 paw feet, brass covers atop the inkwells and a brass pen tray, with a sneaky side dr...

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Antique 1830s French Neoclassical Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique French Inkwell in Gilded Brass and Porcelain
19th Century Antique French Inkwell in Gilded Brass and Porcelain

19th Century Antique French Inkwell in Gilded Brass and Porcelain

$730

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 handle.

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Provincial Desk Inkwell Stand in Marble and Brass
19th Century French Provincial Desk Inkwell Stand in Marble and Brass

19th Century French Provincial Desk Inkwell Stand in Marble and Brass

$822 / set

19th Century French Provincial Desk Inkwell Stand in Marble and Brass

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand This is a very attractive desk top inkwell, the stand is made with marble and set with 2 chased brass ink pots, these are lined with glas...

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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Inkwells

Materials

Marble

French Champlevé Enamel Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
French Champlevé Enamel Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century

French Champlevé Enamel Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century

$1,126Sale Price|30% Off

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. Crafted from gilded bronze with finely detailed polychrome enamel in shades of t...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell
French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell

$5,500

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian Boulle-style square tortoise shell and brass inlaid inkwell with crystal well.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell
English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell

English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell

$640

English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass owl inkwell on rectangular tray.  

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder
Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder

Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder

$450

Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century French treen inkwell with pen holder.

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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
19th Century French Brass Antique Engraved and Signed Inkwell Louis XV Style

19th Century French Brass Antique Engraved and Signed Inkwell Louis XV Style

$570

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 very good authentic condition.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Pair Of French Champlevé Desk Inkwells, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Pair Of French Champlevé Desk Inkwells, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Pair Of French Champlevé Desk Inkwells, Napoleon III, 19th Century

$3,759 / set

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 III style: - A 19th century French inkwell in Champlevé enamel and bronze, mounted ...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Belgian Louis XV Style Repoussé Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder
19th Century Belgian Louis XV Style Repoussé Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder

19th Century Belgian Louis XV Style Repoussé Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder

$595

19th Century Belgian Louis XV Style Repoussé Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a gentleman’s desk or study with this elegant antique inkwell and letter holder from Belgium, circa 1880. Designed in the Louis XV Rococo taste, the desk accessory stands on...

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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th Century French Boulle Inkwell of Large Proportions
19th Century French Boulle Inkwell of Large Proportions

19th Century French Boulle Inkwell of Large Proportions

$7,275

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 wells and covers, with dished pen tray, decorated with cut brass arabesques above ...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell
English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell

English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell

$1,650

English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass and crystal shell shaped inkwell with coral design details.  

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Late 19th Century Bronze Desk Accessories Inkwell with lid Bronze Brass Glass
Late 19th Century Bronze Desk Accessories Inkwell with lid Bronze Brass Glass

Late 19th Century Bronze Desk Accessories Inkwell with lid Bronze Brass Glass

$2,095

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 bronze profile and "alla ruota" engraved base.

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Antique Late 18th Century Baroque Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration

$756

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration

Located in Greven, DE

Inkwell with Butterfly Finial Origin: Probably France Material: Gilded metal with floral engraving and enamel decoration Date: Circa 1870–1890 Dimensions: H × D: 11 x 15 cm Descri...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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

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

$3,008

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 inset eyes, original leather collar with a copper push-button and a silver presenta...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell, Shell Shape, Coral Design
Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell, Shell Shape, Coral Design

Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell, Shell Shape, Coral Design

$1,650

Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell, Shell Shape, Coral Design

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass and crystal shell shaped inkwell with coral design details.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel

$779

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel

Located in Greven, DE

Inkwell with Cloisonné Enamel and Onyx Base Origin: France, probably Paris Material: Gilt bronze, cloisonné enamel, onyx Date: Circa 1880 Description: Oval inkwell with a centrally...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Painted Faience Inkwell With Brass Lids
Painted Faience Inkwell With Brass Lids

Painted Faience Inkwell With Brass Lids

$695

Painted Faience Inkwell With Brass Lids

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A charming example of decorative yet functional 19th century deskware.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Faience

19th Century English Gold Washed Sheffield Silverplate Equestrian Themed Inkwell
19th Century English Gold Washed Sheffield Silverplate Equestrian Themed Inkwell

19th Century English Gold Washed Sheffield Silverplate Equestrian Themed Inkwell

$1,890

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 in Sheffield silver plate with a richly preserved gold-washed interior. Designed i...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Late 19th Century French Inkwell with Enamel Decoration and Onyx Plate
Late 19th Century French Inkwell with Enamel Decoration and Onyx Plate

Late 19th Century French Inkwell with Enamel Decoration and Onyx Plate

$954

Late 19th Century French Inkwell with Enamel Decoration and Onyx Plate

Located in Greven, DE

Inkwell with Enamel Decoration and Onyx Plate Origin: Probably France Material: Gilded metal, champlevé enamel, onyx Date: Circa 1870–1890 Dimensions: H × W × D: 9 × 12 ×13 cm Des...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Brass, Enamel

Antique English Brass, Cobalt and Porcelain Inkwell
Antique English Brass, Cobalt and Porcelain Inkwell

Antique English Brass, Cobalt and Porcelain Inkwell

$1,400

Antique English Brass, Cobalt and Porcelain Inkwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

A lovely inkwell, typical of the period.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Borzoi Finial, 19th Century 7
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Borzoi Finial, 19th Century 7

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Borzoi Finial, 19th Century 7

$1,450

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Borzoi Finial, 19th Century 7

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is an elegant French Empire-style gilt bronze writing stand, richly cast and ornamented with neoclassical and animalier motifs. The removable domed cover is surmounted by a fine...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Two 19th Century English Walnut Carved Victorian Dachshund Wiener Dog Inkwells
Two 19th Century English Walnut Carved Victorian Dachshund Wiener Dog Inkwells

Two 19th Century English Walnut Carved Victorian Dachshund Wiener Dog Inkwells

$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 inkwells.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

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

Blue & white ceramic inkwell with circular brass stand

$370

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set

Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set

$3,500 / set

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 inlaid brush and inkwell holder and ink blotter rocker, features a wood base with ornate...

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Antique 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s
Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s

Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s

$540Sale Price|20% Off

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

Antique Brass Qalamdan Inkwell, Moorish Design, Egypt, 1880
Antique Brass Qalamdan Inkwell, Moorish Design, Egypt, 1880

Antique Brass Qalamdan Inkwell, Moorish Design, Egypt, 1880

$850

Antique Brass Qalamdan Inkwell, Moorish Design, Egypt, 1880

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Islamic Qalamdan.

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Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set
19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set

19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set

$1,495

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 luxury typical of the era. The glass Jars with delicate tops make this piece except...

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Antique Brass Equestrian Inkwell with Horseshoe Base, Circa 1870s
Antique Brass Equestrian Inkwell with Horseshoe Base, Circa 1870s

Antique Brass Equestrian Inkwell with Horseshoe Base, Circa 1870s

$695

Antique Brass Equestrian Inkwell with Horseshoe Base, Circa 1870s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique Brass letter holder and inkwell. The base is a horseshoe with a horse & jockey attached. There is a cut glass crystal inkwell on each side. the letter holder is engraved ...

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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Victorian Inkwell, Hardstone Mosaic & Brass, Hand-Carved, Circa 1850
Victorian Inkwell, Hardstone Mosaic & Brass, Hand-Carved, Circa 1850

Victorian Inkwell, Hardstone Mosaic & Brass, Hand-Carved, Circa 1850

$2,850

Victorian Inkwell, Hardstone Mosaic & Brass, Hand-Carved, Circa 1850

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian (19th Century) footed rectangular inkwell composed of a hardstone mosaic inlaid into a carved black stone casing.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

c. 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell & Pen Case
c. 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell & Pen Case

c. 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell & Pen Case

$450

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.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Double Inkwell Brass & Solid Crystal circa 1890
Art Nouveau Double Inkwell Brass & Solid Crystal circa 1890

Art Nouveau Double Inkwell Brass & Solid Crystal circa 1890

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

Art Nouveau Double Inkwell Brass & Solid Crystal circa 1890

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This is the perfect desk accessory for any decor but especially decorative in the Art Nouveau taste. The solid brass and crystal base supports 2 matching crystal inkwells which are s...

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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell

19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell

$780Sale 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 1880s Presenting a remarkable 19th-century Blackened Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug D...

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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

$2,850

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique 19th C. Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing.An antique 19th century brass decorated Islamic Turkish Qalamdan.An antique Turkish Brass Inkwe...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Turkish Etched Brass Qalamdan Inkwell and Pen Case, 1850
Antique Turkish Etched Brass Qalamdan Inkwell and Pen Case, 1850

Antique Turkish Etched Brass Qalamdan Inkwell and Pen Case, 1850

$1,950

Antique Turkish Etched Brass Qalamdan Inkwell and Pen Case, 1850

Located in Stamford, CT

Exceptional Turkish etched brass Qalamdan, a traveling scribe's inkwell and pen case. The beautiful dome topped inkwell is rare, it is attached by chain to the pen case, consisting o...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Inkwells

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Mahogany Double Inkwell
English Victorian Mahogany Double Inkwell

English Victorian Mahogany Double Inkwell

$1,800

English Victorian Mahogany Double Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian mahogany and brass inlaid trim double inkwell with crystal wells having copper top lids and letter holder backrail.  

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Copper

Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell
Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell

Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell

$1,550

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, circa 1850.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Victorian Inkwell with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Victorian Inkwell with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Victorian Inkwell with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

$2,850

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 lidded compartment and two crystal inkwells. The whole raised atop four flattened bun feet.

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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk office Inkwell Center Piece Faience Porcelain
19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk office Inkwell Center Piece Faience Porcelain

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk office Inkwell Center Piece Faience Porcelain

$3,840Sale Price|20% Off

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk office Inkwell Center Piece Faience Porcelain

Located in West Hollywood, CA

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk office Inkwell Center Piece Faience Porcelain . This beautiful garniture on a desk a table or a console will add instant elegance . A center piece ...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

Chinese style blue & gold ceramic inkwell

$328

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 brass base.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Victorian English Brass Figural Pig Inkwell with Articulated Back Lids, C. 1875
Victorian English Brass Figural Pig Inkwell with Articulated Back Lids, C. 1875

Victorian English Brass Figural Pig Inkwell with Articulated Back Lids, C. 1875

$1,895 / set

Victorian English Brass Figural Pig Inkwell with Articulated Back Lids, C. 1875

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Inside, the articulated lids reveal a fully equipped writing ensemble: • A glass inkwell with domed brass cap • A small porcelain cup for pounce or sponge • A brass nib or seal reser...

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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

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Bronze

Victorian Brass Inkwell with Two Lidded Crystal Wells, 19th century
Victorian Brass Inkwell with Two Lidded Crystal Wells, 19th century

Victorian Brass Inkwell with Two Lidded Crystal Wells, 19th century

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H 3.75 in W 15 in D 8.13 in

Victorian Brass Inkwell with Two Lidded Crystal Wells, 19th century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian Brass Inkwell with 2 Crystal Wells Originally $ 960.00 PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIALS

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

English Victorian Brass Double Inkwell Desk Stand
English Victorian Brass Double Inkwell Desk Stand

English Victorian Brass Double Inkwell Desk Stand

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H 5 in W 11 in D 6.25 in

English Victorian Brass Double Inkwell Desk Stand

Located in Austin, TX

A bewitching blend of form and function, this late 19th-century English Victorian Brass Double Inkwell Desk Stand is a splendid testament to the Victorian era's affinity for detail a...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Betjemann Onyx Gilded Bronze Inkwell, 19th Century
Antique Betjemann Onyx Gilded Bronze Inkwell, 19th Century

Antique Betjemann Onyx Gilded Bronze Inkwell, 19th Century

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H 4.5 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in

Antique Betjemann Onyx Gilded Bronze Inkwell, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique partners gilded Bronze and Onyx ink stand by Betjemann. Featuring gilded pen rests, ornate engraved bracket and inkwell lid. The Onyx is also engraved with floral pattern. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Brass Inkwell with Tiger-Eye Cabochons
Brass Inkwell with Tiger-Eye Cabochons

Brass Inkwell with Tiger-Eye Cabochons

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H 5.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Brass Inkwell with Tiger-Eye Cabochons

By Howell James & Co.

Located in Seattle, WA

Brass inkwell with tiger-eye cabochons. Round base with domed and hinged cover. Hand chasing on all surfaces, French, 1819-1911. Size: 5.5" H x 6.5" D.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Brass

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

A Victorian Mahogany, Brass and Cut Glass Inkwell

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H 7.88 in W 11.42 in D 9.26 in

A Victorian Mahogany, Brass and Cut Glass Inkwell

Located in London, GB

English Brass and mahogany inkwell with cut glass ink bottles. With one central drawer and raised on four cast brass paw feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Fine Art Nouveau 'Geschutz' Inkwell-Vine Handles, circa 1890 Harkness Provenance
Fine Art Nouveau 'Geschutz' Inkwell-Vine Handles, circa 1890 Harkness Provenance

Fine Art Nouveau 'Geschutz' Inkwell-Vine Handles, circa 1890 Harkness Provenance

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H 4 in W 10 in D 4 in

Fine Art Nouveau 'Geschutz' Inkwell-Vine Handles, circa 1890 Harkness Provenance

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Harkness was the partner of Rockefeller and Flagler in the forming of standard oil in the 19th century.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Inckwell in Brass and Ebony, Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, Period 19th
French Inckwell in Brass and Ebony, Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, Period 19th

French Inckwell in Brass and Ebony, Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, Period 19th

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H 6.7 in W 13 in D 10.24 in

French Inckwell in Brass and Ebony, Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, Period 19th

Located in Manduel, FR

Inkwell brass marquetry on ebony with crystal inkwell. Period Napoleon III. Perfect condition. Inkwell opening on a drawer, with an important center handle and foot gilded bro...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Brass ink well
Brass ink well

Brass ink well

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H 8 in W 16 in D 11.5 in

Brass ink well

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Intricately detailed brass English ink well

Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Classic Brass Ink Well
Antique Classic Brass Ink Well

Antique Classic Brass Ink Well

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H 2.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Antique Classic Brass Ink Well

Located in Seguin, TX

Circa 1890's brass inkwell with glass insert. Monogramed WRE on top, likely gilt finish at one time which has now worn off. Felt bottom, overall patina.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood and Inlaid Brass Desk Stand/Inkstand
Regency Rosewood and Inlaid Brass Desk Stand/Inkstand

Regency Rosewood and Inlaid Brass Desk Stand/Inkstand

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H 6.5 in W 14 in D 11.5 in

Regency Rosewood and Inlaid Brass Desk Stand/Inkstand

Located in Suffolk, GB

A superb Regency rosewood and inlaid brass desk Stand / inkstand in excellent original condition. This piece consists of a rosewood desk Stand intricately inlaid with brass 'boull...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Pietra Dura Inkstand
Italian Pietra Dura Inkstand

Italian Pietra Dura Inkstand

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H 5.25 in W 13.5 in D 10.25 in

Italian Pietra Dura Inkstand

Located in Mississauga, ON

A late 19th century Italian Pietra Dura inkstand; with two removable blown glass inkwells with brass tops flanking a central marble inkwell all raised on curved marble feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Brass

Inkstand
Inkstand

Inkstand

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H 5 in W 13 in D 10.5 in

Inkstand

Located in Toronto, ON

Choice antique mid 19th century French Boulle Inkstand

Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Boulle Style Inlaid Ink-well
French Boulle Style Inlaid Ink-well

French Boulle Style Inlaid Ink-well

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H 6 in W 13 in D 10.5 in

French Boulle Style Inlaid Ink-well

Located in Hudson, NY

A Boulle style inlaid Ink-stand with two ink bottles with bronze lids, and bronze accent pieces

Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

19th Century English Brass Inkwell & Writing Desk Set, circa 1880
19th Century English Brass Inkwell & Writing Desk Set, circa 1880

19th Century English Brass Inkwell & Writing Desk Set, circa 1880

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H 5.91 in Dm 11.42 in

19th Century English Brass Inkwell & Writing Desk Set, circa 1880

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Minor wear commensurate with age 19th century English brass inkwell & writing desk set, circa 1880.      

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Antique 19th Century European Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Inkwell

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H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Inkwell

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Late 19th century carved black Forest bear with hinged head opens that opens to glass inkwell. Dimensions: 6.5" H x 6.5" W x 4.5" D.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Gladstone Bag Traveling Inkwell Late 19th Century
Gladstone Bag Traveling Inkwell Late 19th Century

Gladstone Bag Traveling Inkwell Late 19th Century

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H 2 in W 1.75 in D 1 in

Gladstone Bag Traveling Inkwell Late 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Figural traveling inkwell burgundy leather 'Gladstone Bag' with a push button hinged top. Enclosed a glass inkwell with a brass hinged lid.

Category

Antique 1870s Other More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Inkwell with Equestrian Design
19th Century Brass Inkwell with Equestrian Design

19th Century Brass Inkwell with Equestrian Design

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H 7 in W 5.25 in D 5.38 in

19th Century Brass Inkwell with Equestrian Design

Located in High Point, NC

Late 19th century brass inkwell. The top lifts to reveal a porcelain inkwell.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Inkwell on Horn and Brass Base
19th Century English Inkwell on Horn and Brass Base

19th Century English Inkwell on Horn and Brass Base

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H 7.5 in W 8.5 in D 6 in

19th Century English Inkwell on Horn and Brass Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare 19th century English inkwell on horn and brass base.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Charles II Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century Neoclassical Brass Inkwell
19th Century Neoclassical Brass Inkwell

19th Century Neoclassical Brass Inkwell

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H 6.75 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in

19th Century Neoclassical Brass Inkwell

Located in Savannah, GA

Very ornate and substantial 19th French bronze footed inkwell in the neoclassical style. Features include two lions on either side, Medusa's face between the two lidded wells, and a ...

Category

Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Inkwell on Horn and Brass Base
19th Century English Inkwell on Horn and Brass Base

19th Century English Inkwell on Horn and Brass Base

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H 8 in W 8 in D 5.5 in

19th Century English Inkwell on Horn and Brass Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful and unique inkwell. Cut crystal inkwell with brass top cradled by two antlers.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Rustic Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

A 19th Century English Rosewood Inkwell
A 19th Century English Rosewood Inkwell

A 19th Century English Rosewood Inkwell

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H 6.5 in W 12 in D 10 in

A 19th Century English Rosewood Inkwell

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Large Rosewood Inkwell with Brass Inlay, Glass Ink Bottles and Brass Handle.

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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Brass Terrier Inkwell
Brass Terrier Inkwell

Brass Terrier Inkwell

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H 5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Brass Terrier Inkwell

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming brass inkwell with penrest in the form of a terrier with glass eyes, mounted on an ebonized plinth with presentation inscription on a silver plaque dated 1862.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Silver

19th Century Ram's Horn Decorated Inkwell, Possibly Scottish
19th Century Ram's Horn Decorated Inkwell, Possibly Scottish

19th Century Ram's Horn Decorated Inkwell, Possibly Scottish

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H 11 in W 20 in D 9 in

19th Century Ram's Horn Decorated Inkwell, Possibly Scottish

Located in New York, NY

19th century ram's horn decorated inkwell, possibly Scottish.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century Gilded Bronze and Marble Inkwell
19th Century Gilded Bronze and Marble Inkwell

19th Century Gilded Bronze and Marble Inkwell

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H 7 in Dm 5 in

19th Century Gilded Bronze and Marble Inkwell

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A bronze and marble inkwell. Add this to your desk for instant style.

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Brass

Arts & Crafts Movement Brass Inkwell
Arts & Crafts Movement Brass Inkwell

Arts & Crafts Movement Brass Inkwell

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H 4.5 in W 14 in D 11 in

Arts & Crafts Movement Brass Inkwell

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage brass inkwell of the Arts & Crafts Movement. A circus tent shaped pot sits on an almond shaped base with a small indent for pens, intricate swirls decorate the sides. In go...

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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Anglo-French Mold & Cut Glass Inkwell
Mid-19th Century Anglo-French Mold & Cut Glass Inkwell

Mid-19th Century Anglo-French Mold & Cut Glass Inkwell

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H 4.38 in W 5.13 in D 4.5 in

Mid-19th Century Anglo-French Mold & Cut Glass Inkwell

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th century Anglo-French mold & cut glass inkwell.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Crystal Table Top with Two Inkwells, 19th Century
Crystal Table Top with Two Inkwells, 19th Century

Crystal Table Top with Two Inkwells, 19th Century

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H 10.24 in W 10.63 in D 6.3 in

Crystal Table Top with Two Inkwells, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Crystal table top with two inkwells, 19th century Rare crystal, brass and blue opaline table top Representing a sphinx Parisian work from the second half of the 19th century Pe...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century Biedermeier Glass Inkwell Judaica Inkpot

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H 1.19 in Dm 3.94 in

19th Century Biedermeier Glass Inkwell Judaica Inkpot

Located in Milano, MI

Early 19th Century Jewish Glass Ink pot dating back to the Biedermeier period, of European Austro-Hungarian origin.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century Napoleon III Style Brass Marquetry and Mother of Pearl Inkwell
19th Century Napoleon III Style Brass Marquetry and Mother of Pearl Inkwell

19th Century Napoleon III Style Brass Marquetry and Mother of Pearl Inkwell

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H 2.76 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in

19th Century Napoleon III Style Brass Marquetry and Mother of Pearl Inkwell

Located in LEGNY, FR

19th century Napoleon III style inkwell. Blackened wood, brass marquetry and mother of pearl accompanied by two glass inkcases closed by bronze cabochons.

Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Desk Inkwell in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Desk Inkwell in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Desk Inkwell in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

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H 4.73 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in

Napoleon III Desk Inkwell in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

You can still find on it the Maison's etiquette, from this famous Parisian Maison of the 19th century.  

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Brass

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

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

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H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in

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 red glass inset eyes, original leather collar with a copper buckle.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

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

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

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H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in

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 realistic glass inset eyes, original leather collar with a copper buckle. The head is hing...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Brass Inkwell
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Brass Inkwell

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Brass Inkwell

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H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Brass Inkwell

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual antique Victorian quality brass inkwell having a quality antique Victorian brass inkwell of a dog with original glass eyes on a circular marble base Measures: H 11 x W 11 ...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Inkwell in Gilded Brass and Porcelain
Inkwell in Gilded Brass and Porcelain

Inkwell in Gilded Brass and Porcelain

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H 3.94 in Dm 3.15 in

Inkwell in Gilded Brass and Porcelain

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Inkwell in gilded brass and porcelain, 19th century, Napoleon III period.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell
19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell

19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell

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H 8.5 in W 11 in D 7.5 in

19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c. French Boulle Style Writing Box with Inkwell. It is Tortoise Shell Veneered with Brass Inlay and Bronze Mounted. Includes the original Key.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Inkwell
Inkwell

Inkwell

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H 4 in W 13.5 in D 9 in

Inkwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Coromandel Inkwell Set with Persian Turquoise Mounts

Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Whimsical English Late 19th Century Bronze Gargoyle on Shell Inkwell
Whimsical English Late 19th Century Bronze Gargoyle on Shell Inkwell

Whimsical English Late 19th Century Bronze Gargoyle on Shell Inkwell

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H 4 in W 9 in D 5 in

Whimsical English Late 19th Century Bronze Gargoyle on Shell Inkwell

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A whimsical bronze or brass late 19th or early 20th century inkwell with a grotesque style footed gargoyle mounted on a shell form base.

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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Antique Inkwell
Antique Inkwell

Antique Inkwell

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Antique Inkwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Brass Inkwell Whippets

Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Double Inkwell
Antique Double Inkwell

Antique Double Inkwell

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H 4.5 in W 9 in D 8 in

Antique Double Inkwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English brass and crystal double inkwell.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Desk Inkstand
Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Desk Inkstand

Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Desk Inkstand

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H 4.38 in W 14.25 in D 8.63 in

Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Desk Inkstand

Located in London, GB

This superb and beautifully designed early 19th century inkstand is made of rosewood with an intricate brass inlay design. The stand is in excellent original condition taking into ac...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell
French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell

French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell

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H 3.55 in W 9.45 in D 6.7 in

French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell

Located in LEGNY, FR

French Napoleon III gilded brass "Boulle" marquetry and tortoiseshell inkwell. Base with fauna heads. Small ink supply made in blown glasses. A "B" monogram on the facade. Has bee...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique English Inkwell and Scale.
Antique English Inkwell and Scale.

Antique English Inkwell and Scale.

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H 5 in W 12.5 in D 10.5 in

Antique English Inkwell and Scale.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exceptional Antique English Brass Inkwell and Scale Coromander Wood Hand Engraved Circa 1880s

Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th Century Victorian Brass Lobster Shaped Inkstand, c.1890
19th Century Victorian Brass Lobster Shaped Inkstand, c.1890

19th Century Victorian Brass Lobster Shaped Inkstand, c.1890

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H 3.55 in W 12.6 in D 6.3 in

19th Century Victorian Brass Lobster Shaped Inkstand, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th Century Victorian polished brass lobster shaped inkstand, with two inkwells and lid.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

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H 5.52 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in

19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

Located in London, GB

His fame in marquetry led to his name being given to a fashion of inlaying known as Boulle (or in 19th-century Britain, Buhl work). Boulle appears to have been originally a painte...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Brass Ink Well on Marble
19th Century French Brass Ink Well on Marble

19th Century French Brass Ink Well on Marble

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H 6.75 in W 4 in D 4 in

19th Century French Brass Ink Well on Marble

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An object of art now, captures the period.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Brass

Egyptian Revival Figural Pharaoh Bronze & Brass Inkwell With Glass Insert c1880
Egyptian Revival Figural Pharaoh Bronze & Brass Inkwell With Glass Insert c1880

Egyptian Revival Figural Pharaoh Bronze & Brass Inkwell With Glass Insert c1880

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H 5.25 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in

Egyptian Revival Figural Pharaoh Bronze & Brass Inkwell With Glass Insert c1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

This Antique Egyptian Revival inkwell, crafted from cast bronze and brass, dates to approximately 1880. The central bronze figure, depicting a pharaoh or deity adorned with a nemes h...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell
French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell

French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell

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H 3.55 in W 9.45 in D 6.7 in

French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell

Located in LEGNY, FR

French Napoleon III gilded brass "Boulle" marquetry and tortoise shell inkwell. Base with fauna heads. Small ink supply made in blown glasses. A "B" monogram on the facade. Has be...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Rare Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Ostrich, 1888
Rare Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Ostrich, 1888

Rare Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Ostrich, 1888

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H 2.25 in W 6.25 in D 4.75 in

Rare Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Ostrich, 1888

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful figural inkwell made from heavy cast brass and beautifully executed with great detail. The lid lifts to reveal either the artist's initials or the original owner's ini...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19th Century
French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19th Century

French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19th Century

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H 3.75 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19th Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exquisite example of an early rosewood writing slope of small proportions of Continental origin. Circa first half of the 19th century probably French or English Regency period. ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk, 19th Century
French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk, 19th Century

French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk, 19th Century

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H 3.75 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exquisite example of an early rosewood writing slope of small proportions of English origin, circa first half of the 19th century probably French or English regency period. The...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique English Chick Inkwell / Match Striker c.1880
Antique English Chick Inkwell / Match Striker c.1880

Antique English Chick Inkwell / Match Striker c.1880

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H 4.5 in Dm 5.5 in

Antique English Chick Inkwell / Match Striker c.1880

Located in Bath, GB

A truly adorable desk-top accessory, a combined inkwell and match striker. Made from solid cast brass, the Chick is beautifully executed with lovely detail and retaining his two ori...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Desk inkstand made from gilt brass and malachite, 19th century, English C1870
Desk inkstand made from gilt brass and malachite, 19th century, English C1870

Desk inkstand made from gilt brass and malachite, 19th century, English C1870

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H 5.12 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in

Desk inkstand made from gilt brass and malachite, 19th century, English C1870

Located in Central England, GB

This very stylish high quality mid-19th-century desk inkstand would have been produced by a top English maker, most likely from London. The inkstand is oval in shape with an impress...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1880

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1880

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H 5.5 in Dm 8.5 in

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a winning combination of brass and copper and retaining his wonderful two original glass...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Copper

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$651,300

H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century
Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century

$307

H 3.23 in W 3.23 in D 4.18 in

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century

Located in Bilzen, BE

Inkwell in gilded bronze and crystal from the second half of the 19th century Original gilding in perfect condition 19th century, Napoleon III 8.2 x 10.6 cm, total height 8.2 cm

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Napoléon III. Inkwell from Bronze and Porcelain, Paris, France, 1839
Antique Napoléon III. Inkwell from Bronze and Porcelain, Paris, France, 1839

Antique Napoléon III. Inkwell from Bronze and Porcelain, Paris, France, 1839

$907

H 7.49 in W 7.49 in D 2.76 in

Antique Napoléon III. Inkwell from Bronze and Porcelain, Paris, France, 1839

Located in Greven, DE

Exceptional antique Inkwell with rich bronze ornaments and three porcelain vessels. The ink jars are painted in a beautiful rich green and embellished with gold colour. France, 1839....

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell

19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell

$1,280

H 3.5 in W 6 in D 4 in

19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning and rare French mid-19th century encier in Louis Revival taste with Moorish Arabesque influence. Handcrafted in Champlevé enameled gilt bronze with ornate and colorful blu...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

French Bronze and Siena Marble Antique Inkwell
French Bronze and Siena Marble Antique Inkwell

French Bronze and Siena Marble Antique Inkwell

$1,658Sale Price|25% Off

H 6.11 in W 8.67 in D 6.11 in

French Bronze and Siena Marble Antique Inkwell

Located in Paris, FR

19th century inkstand with three jars crafted of patinated bronze, serving as inkwells. They are decorated with acanthus leaf and small flowers. The ormolu removable lids are topped ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

French Empire period Inkwell, identical to the one of Elisa Bonaparte
French Empire period Inkwell, identical to the one of Elisa Bonaparte

French Empire period Inkwell, identical to the one of Elisa Bonaparte

$7,857Sale Price|25% Off

H 0.79 in W 13 in D 6.7 in

French Empire period Inkwell, identical to the one of Elisa Bonaparte

Located in Paris, FR

Empire period gilt bronze and bird's eye maple veneer inkwell. This model is an exact replica of the inkwell that belonged to Elisa Bonaparte, Princess of Lucca and Piombino, sister...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Crystal and Doré Bronze Inkwell
19th Century French Crystal and Doré Bronze Inkwell

19th Century French Crystal and Doré Bronze Inkwell

$1,650

H 3.5 in W 8 in D 5 in

19th Century French Crystal and Doré Bronze Inkwell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French etched crystal and doré bronze inkwell with bronze carved detail.

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell
An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell

An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell

$93,675Sale Price|25% Off

H 7 in W 11 in D 5.5 in

An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell, circa 1875. A truly exceptional and jewel like quality inkwell encrier, made with the finest ormolu, ...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.
Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.

$6,000

H 5.12 in W 14.97 in D 9.45 in

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Large Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkwell, circa 1880
Large Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkwell, circa 1880

Large Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkwell, circa 1880

$3,600

H 6.13 in W 15.88 in D 13.38 in

Large Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkwell, circa 1880

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a stunning, large, antique French marble and gilt bronze double inkwell. The inkwells’ lids are hinged to the wells and have motifs of swirling leaves with berries culminatin...

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Antique 1870s French Louis XIV Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand
French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

$1,430Sale Price|35% Off

H 4.25 in W 7.25 in D 5 in

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite Bizantine French 19th century Empire Napoleon III gilded bronze inkwell. This handcrafted antique desk accessory bears the makers mark on the bottom is of exceptional qual...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Inkwell
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Inkwell

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Inkwell

$3,200

H 3 in W 5.75 in D 6.25 in

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Inkwell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Vert de Patricia marble inkwell. The inkwell is raised by Fine topie shaped feet below the elegantly shaped wrap ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Bronze Inkwell
19th Century Bronze Inkwell

19th Century Bronze Inkwell

$1,134

H 5.12 in Dm 5.91 in

19th Century Bronze Inkwell

Located in Delft, NL

19th century bronze inkwell A bronze inkwell in 2 colors in a sleek round shape with 2 armrests with the head of a dragon to lay a pen on. The lid of the inkwell is in a yellow br...

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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis Philippe Inkwell in Red Marble and Gilt Bronze
19th Century Louis Philippe Inkwell in Red Marble and Gilt Bronze

19th Century Louis Philippe Inkwell in Red Marble and Gilt Bronze

$1,978

H 5.91 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in

19th Century Louis Philippe Inkwell in Red Marble and Gilt Bronze

Located in Roma, IT

A beautiful double inkwell mounted on a red marble from Verona base, resting on four gilt bronze pad feet. This product is located and shipped from Italy. This artwork is shipped ...

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Antique 19th Century European Louis Philippe Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period Sèvres Porcelain Box.
Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period Sèvres Porcelain Box.

Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period Sèvres Porcelain Box.

$2,560

H 2.76 in W 5.52 in D 3.75 in

Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period Sèvres Porcelain Box.

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Small 19th century Napoleon III period Sèvres porcelain box. A Napoleon III period small box, 19th century, in Sèvres blue porcelain, enamelled and gilded, with a gallant scene on t...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand
Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand

Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand

$1,200

H 6.5 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in

Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand

Located in New Orleans, LA

This handsome inkwell has well-defined lines and includes spots for four writing pieces. The marble is a soft grey color and the inkwell itself nicely crafted.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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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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