$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in W 16.5 in D 7.5 in
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.
Brass
19th Century English Brass and Milk Glass Dog Inkwell
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English brass and milk glass dog inkwell.
$1,400
H 7 in W 9 in D 3.5 in
Fantastic Gilt Bronze Brass and Cut Glass Horseman & Hound Dog Desk Inkwell Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Marvelously detailed French antique desk accessory inkwell made of gilt bronze and nickel plate
Bronze, Nickel
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2.76 in W 2.37 in D 5.52 in
Two 19th Century English Walnut Carved Victorian Dachshund Wiener Dog Inkwells
Located in Haarlem, NL
glass inkwell inside. He has a nice carved collar with brass little rivets and in his mouth there is a
Brass
$2,893
H 4 in W 8 in D 6 in
Bronze inkwell and pen holder, a dachshund dog, by Anton Puchegger, Austria 1890
By Anton Puchegger
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze desktop inkwell with pen holder, depicting the head of a dachshund. The sculpture rests on a
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$780Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.5 in W 3 in D 4 in
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
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 6.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in
Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy and Dog, Scotland 1910, H555
Located in Vancouver, BC
Figure of a boy and his dog Fitted with a square inkwell with a brass lid Pen holder to the front All
Silver Plate
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Brass Inkwell
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality brass inkwell having a quality antique Victorian brass inkwell of
Brass
Antique Figural Inkwell, Greyfriars Bobby, Dog, c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely stunning Victorian heavy cast brass inkwell in the form of "Greyfriars Bobby". I will
Brass
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell England, circa 1860s Presenting a
Metal, Brass
Late 19th or Early 20th Century Yorkshire Terrier Dog Bronze French Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Very detailed late 19th early 20th Century French inkwell of a Yorkshire terrier dog with the
Brass, Bronze
$5,565Sale Price|30% Off
H 25.5 in W 25.5 in
English Victorian 19th century portrait of a brown and white Spaniel dog
By George Earl
Located in Woodbury, CT
George Earl was a painter, primarily of sporting dogs and other animals. He was also the father of Maud Earl and Percy Earl, and the brother of Thomas Earl, all three of whom were al...
Oil, Canvas
Twelve Light 'A Midsummer Nights Dream', Chandelier
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Twelve light “A Midsummer Nights Dream” 42” Round chandelier Two-tier wrought iron chandelier in a cool moonlit patina With strands of moon dusted crystal beads. Measures: 4...
Wrought Iron
Two Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Globular 'PRUNUS' Jars
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
TWO CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN GLOBULAR 'PRUNUS' JARS Late Qing Dynasty Each painted with prunus branches against a mottled blue 'ice' ground both with hardwood covers, doubl...
Ceramic
$1,350 / set
H 0.5 in W 12.5 in D 1 in
Rare Pair of Reverse Glass Prints After Claude Gelle Called Le Lorrain C. 1820
By (after) Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellée)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A RARE PAIR OF REVERSE GLASS PRINTS AFTER CLAUDE GELLE called Le Lorrain (c.1600-1682) Circa 1820. Hand coloured aquatint, published and printed by George Dawe RA (6 February 1781 ...
Paper
Large Moose Taxidermy Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Moose shoulder mount. Older lodge mount. 62"H x 64"W protrudes 48" Absolutely stunning size, great condition. Perfect for large rooms, cabins, rustic decor. Period: Contemporary Or...
Animal Skin
$2,065Sale Price|30% Off
H 13 in W 13 in
King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, 19th century English portrait of a dogs head
By George Earl
Located in Woodbury, CT
!9th century English portrait of a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel Wonderful portrait study of this very popular breed of dog. Dating from the middle of the 19th century this piece...
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Famille Rose Buddha Budai And Boys Group 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BUDDHA BUDAI AND BOYS GROUP 20th Century Modelled as Budai seated with five children climbing on his arms and leg, two boys are holding a lotus leaf and one h...
Pottery
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest Swiss carved chair having bear on fallen log. Carved bear on lifting seat which once had a music box. Part of the Brienz collection plate 26. Origin: Swiss Period: Last...
Wood
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed green Bengal bird (Amandava formosa Latham), mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S...
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt-bronze and crystal desk set of the Napoleon III period. Composed of two crystal ink wells, a raised pen tray, and a sculptural depiction of a female figure riding a tiger. All...
Bronze
Bronze Doré Dog Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
A round bronze doré dog inkwell with a hinged top and brown glass eyes. Circa 1900, England.
Bronze
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...
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Collection of 3 Victorian Silver & Gold-Filled Parasol Handles
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A COLLECTION OF 3 VICTORIAN SILVER & GOLD-FILLED PARASOL HANDLES Late 19th to early 20th Century. In various styles, two gold-filled with hand chased and engraved decoration and on...
Silver
Rare Large Turkish Ottoman Fruitwood Hand Crank Coffee Grinder
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A RARE LARGE TURKISH OTTOMAN FRUITWOOD HAND CRANK COFFEE GRINDER Late 18th/Early 19th Century. Ottoman Turkish coffee grinder in a dovetailed wooden housing, with a frieze drawer. ...
Wood
$1,575
H 16 in W 10.5 in D 19.75 in
Pair of Napoleon III Style Centaur Andirons/Chenets 19th/20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Napoleon III Style Centaur Andirons 19th / 20th century, Patinated pair of Napoleon III style andirons Mythological centaurs holding a spheres, on pedestals with perforated decorat...
Iron
Lot of Two Indian Terracotta Figures
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of two Indian terracotta figures. Lucknow, India, 19th Century. Painted terracotta figures, depicting a female pottery seller and a male flower seller, mounted on a rectan...
Terracotta
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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