Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Baroque style solid brass double inkwell set with letter holder, c. 1900-1910. A gorgeous desktop
Antique Early 1900s European Baroque Inkwells
Brass
Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Baroque style solid brass double inkwell set with letter holder, c. 1900-1910. A gorgeous desktop
Brass
Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
desk set is made of polished brass inlaid with silver and copper, with a double ink holder in a Moorish
Brass
$422Sale Price|48% Off
H 5.91 in Dm 11.42 in
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
Brass
Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Inkwell With Letter Rack Desk Set
Located in Land O' Lakes, FL
both beauty and function, the set includes a removable inkwell, an attached letter rack, and a pen rest
Brass
$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
$799 / set
H 6 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in
Antique English Presentation Inkwell & Desk Set with Horse Jockey Theme
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique desk set has no maker's signature, but is presumed to have originated from England and
Onyx, Brass
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
Original Art Nouveau Brass & Copper Ink well set circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A real nice looking Art Nouveau Ink Well set ,hand made and cast in Brass and with a Copper base
Brass
Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style
Located in London, GB
Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style English, 19th Century Height 19cm, width 27cm
Brass
Brass, Walnut and Ebonized Double Inkwell Set
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
English Victorian inkwell set. This walnut set has been accented with an ebony color and an overall
Brass
$1,669Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.36 in W 8.27 in D 5.32 in
Antique Victorian Hand Crafted Mahogany & Brass Desktop Lamp & Inkwell Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
With One Brass Inkwell Pivotable Pen Stand Brass Perpetual Calendar. Sold With A Green Modern
Brass
$876 / set
H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Art Deco Lacquered Desk Set With Brass Bound Bevelled Glass Inkwell
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Art Deco Lacquered Desk Set With Brass Bound Bevelled Glass Inkwell. With Brass Mounts Raised On
Chrome, Brass
$1,581Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 2.76 in W 8.47 in D 4.93 in
Antique Georgian Brass Mounted Double Inkwell Stand With Two Hand-Blown Inkwells
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Set of 19th Century Antique Georgian Mahogany & Brass Mounted Double Inkwell Stand With
Brass
$1,310Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 4.93 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in
Victorian Ebonised Desk Set With Two Cut Glass Inkwells Decorated With Brass
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Lovely Victorian Ebonised Desktop Tidy With Two Cut Glass Inkwells, With Attractive Brass Rails
Chrome, Brass
$2,661
H 7.88 in W 3.71 in D 3.71 in
Antique Candle Sticks and Inkwell Émeaux de Bresse Desk Set Enamel Brass France
Located in Munich, DE
This beautifully enamelled set comprising an inkwell and two candlesticks will cheer up any room. A
Brass
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper inkwell By Roycroft (signed
Brass, Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Inkwell
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper inkwell By Roycroft (signed
Copper, Brass
$2,177
H 5.91 in W 11.42 in D 6.11 in
1875s Silver-plated Brass Desk Inkwell with Crystallized Ink and Engraved Detail
Located in Marbella, ES
Desk inkwell in the shape of a chest, made of brass with a functional design. When opened, it
Brass
Egyptian Revival Sphinx Inkwell by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maitland-Smith Egyptian Revival inkwell desk set featuring a tomb form stamp box with a sphinx
Marble, Brass
$600Sale Price|60% Off
H 6 in W 14 in D 19 in
Vintage Maitland-Smith Egyptian Revival Tessellated Marble Inkwell
By Maitland Smith
Located in Waxahachie, TX
. Tesselated, hinged box flanked by 2 sphinx sitting behind a brass inkwell. Four brass feet. Beautiful
Stone, Brass
$725
H 1.78 in W 1.78 in D 11.42 in
Islamic Ottoman Inkwell and Feather Set Made From Brass and Papier Maché
Located in Vienna, AT
In this ad you get the chance to buy a unique historical object. It is an old Ottoman inkwell made
Brass
Unavailable
H 7.75 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Antique Brass Double Inkstand, Inkwell, Desk Set, Scotland 1910, H526
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Brass double inkstand, inkwell, desk set, Scotland 1910, H526 Scotland 1910 Solid brass
Brass
1960s Italian Sarreid Ltd. Brass Inkwell Desk Set
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a gorgeous, 1960s Italian brass inkwell desk set, by Sarreid Ltd. This desk set includes
Brass
19th Century English Brass Inkwell & Writing Desk Set, circa 1880
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
condition. Heavy. Minor wear commensurate with age 19th century English brass inkwell & writing desk set
Brass
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 4.34 in D 11.42 in
1930s Art Deco Rouge Marble Desk Set with 2 Inkwells Glass Linings and Pen Well
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
1930s Art Deco rouge marble desk set with 2 inkwells glass linings and pen well. Extremely well
Marble, Brass
Finest Antique French Pink "Boulle" Inkwell / Desk Set, circa 1830
Located in Bath, GB
A truly exquisite and rare antique inkstand / desk set made in France, circa 1830. Made from fine
Brass
English Desk Set and Stationery Box
Located in Austin, TX
mounted to a moulded top with two cut glass and brass inkwells and recessed slot for pens. Frieze with
Brass
1950s Italian Six Piece Leather Desk Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Finely-made five-piece Italian desk set in dark brown leather with tooled and gold leafed borders
Brass
Sold
H 4.5 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
Art Deco Black Vitrolite and Brass Desk Set with Pen Rest, Inkwell & Stamp Caddy
Located in New York, NY
This American Art Deco desk set was produced, circa 1925. The set includes a pen rest, an inkwell
Brass
English Desk Set with Inkwells and Stationery Box
Located in Austin, TX
with hinged cover, on two turned legs, opening to two fitted cut-glass and brass inkwells. With key.
Brass
English Burl Walnut Desk Set Stationary Box with Inkwells and Pen Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
English stationary box made of burl walnut with chased brass mounts. This lovely victorian box
Brass
Antique Italian Louis XV Rocaille Desk Stand with Double Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
A late 19th century Italian gilded solid brass desk ornament. The elaborately decorated, highly
Brass
Sold
H 6.3 in W 16.93 in D 11.03 in
19th Century French Inkwell and Ink Stand with Letter Holder in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century inkwell and ink stand made of brass with double letter holder in the back. Made in
Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 10.83 in
19th Century J J Mechi Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells
By John Joseph Mechi
Located in Reading, Berkshire
black velvet interior & A pair of glass inkwells by J J Mechi of No 4, Leadenhall Street, City of London
Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 10.83 in
19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells by J J Mechi
Located in Reading, Berkshire
velvet interior & A pair of glass inkwells by J J Mechi of No 4, Leadenhall Street, City of London, circa
Brass
Antique 3 piece Inkwell and Candle Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 3 piece Brass English Victorian and Candle sticks set.
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Polished Brass Double Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Art Deco polished brass double inkwell. Great patina. The set is made up of double inkwell
Brass
Sold
H 3.55 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
Antique World War 1 Trench Art British Tank 1919 Brass Inkwell Desk Set WWI
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Amazing ! This Trench art piece from 1919 "A British Mark IV tank" as a functional Inkwell desk
Brass, Copper
A Portoro Black and Gold Marble Inkwell Desk set
Located in NYC, NY
A fine Desk Inkwell or Inkstand with groves for pens on the sides and front made in the rare
Brass
English Desk Set with Inkwells from the Arts & Crafts Era
Located in Austin, TX
pens and two fitted spaces for inkwells. With stylish brass handle and accents featuring an Arts and
Brass
Ink well set with green marble
Located in Wien, AT
Ink well set with green marble polished and stove enamelled excellent condition
Marble, Brass
Sold
H 4.73 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in
Antique Letter Holder, Inkwell, Art Nouveau, Circa 1930s, Belle Epoque
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique desk utensil from brass. Letter holder with inkwell.
Brass
Sold
H 5.52 in W 16.15 in D 9.65 in
Exquisite Victorian Rosewood & Leather Tooled Writing Slope, Inkwell and Pen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
befit with original glass inkwells and secret compartment. Would make an ideal gift for the writing
Brass
Sold
H 5.52 in W 16.15 in D 9.65 in
Exquisite Victorian Rosewood & Leather Tooled Writing Slope, Inkwell and Pen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
befit with original glass inkwells and secret compartment. Would make an ideal gift for the writing
Brass
Early 20th Century Malachite Inkwell Set
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An early 20th century malachite inkwell desk set with two fitted crystal inkwells with brass lids
Malachite, Brass
Gilded Brass Desk Set
Located in Seattle, WA
Gilded Brass Set with brown and white agate stones: two candlesticks, one penholder, inkstand
Glass and Brass Double Ink Set, USA, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of half circle glass and brass ink wells forming a circle, USA, 1960's.
Brass
Louis Vuitton Writing Set with Two Crystal Inkwells
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Double Bay, NSW
A custom-made piece from Paris, this incredible writing set is complete with two crystal ink wells
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 7 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique English Gilt Gold Brass Letter Holder and Double Inkwell Desk Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique English gilt gold brass letter holder and double inkwell desk set. Finely crafted of carved
Brass
Sold
H 8.5 in W 12 in D 8 in
Montblanc Writing Set, Fountain Pen Holder and Crystal Inkwell, circa 1960s
By Montblanc
Located in Pau, FR
inkwell with a heavy brass lid on a shiny black resin base, circa 1960s. The Montblanc fountain pen
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 15 in W 12 in D 12 in
Antique Ink Well Set Solid Brass & Marble, Desk Set, gifts for men, desk accessory
Located in Harrisburg, PA
This solid brass antique ink well set has a beautiful patina the inside of the ink bowl sows
Brass
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$18,149
H 9.45 in W 16.54 in D 13.39 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
Faithful copy of the writing service by the silversmith Pietro Rubini, Milan c.1775 The inkstand is composed of a shaped tray supported by 4 rocailles feet, modeled along the entire ...
Sterling Silver
Red Coral Bookend Set of 2
Located in Paris, FR
Bookend red coral set of 2, handcrafted sculpture with more than 800 red cabochons hand-placed. With structure and base in solid brass gold-plated 24-karat. Exceptional piece in li...
Coral, Gold Plate, Brass
Venetian Painted Italian Louis XV Style Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming vintage, circa 1960, Italian Venetian writing table (desk - vanity - console) with beautifully aged heavily worn distressed patina. Born in Italy in the mid-20th cen...
Gesso, Wood, Paint
French Early Perpetual Calendar Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Brocot type suspension very rare early 30 day perpetual slander clock with moon phase, barometer and Fahrenheit and Centigrade thermometers. Strikes on bell. In running order but can...
Other
$454Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.97 in W 11.15 in D 0.02 in
Original Antique Map of Arabia and the Red Sea, circa 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Coste d'Arabie (..) - Kaart van de Kust van Arabië (..)'. This is a Dutch version, engraved by J. van Schley, of Bellin's map of Arabia and the Red Se...
Paper
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color
By Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color by Philippe Malouin Table lamp with adjustable head. Integrated LED bulb and cut-off providing direct lighting ....
Steel
$2,712
H 45.67 in W 16.15 in D 15.75 in
VINTAGE THREE GRACES BIRD BATH GARDEN STATUE WITH HIGHLY PATINED FINiSH
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage Three Graces Bird Bath Garden Statue with a highly patinated finish Please note the del...
Stone
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970
By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès
Located in Bath, GB
A very rare example of a French mid-century modern silver plate and gold plate box by the iconic French fashion house, Hermès of Paris. A stunning design in silverplate with a gilde...
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
$8,260
H 5.88 in Dm 3 in
Antique Lobmeyr Ottoman Gilt and Enameled Glass Goblet with Islamic Calligraphy
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent antique Lobmeyr Islamic gilt and enameled glass goblet with Islamic calligraphy decoration, signed on the bottom by Lobmeyr. Most probably commissioned for the ottoman ...
Glass
$12,000
H 24 in W 36 in
My Inner Sanctum - Nude Woman Reclining On Chair w/ Cats, Original Oil Painting
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
A nude female reclines on an overstuffed chair, her hand raking through her hair. Beside her sits a tabby cat, thoroughly involved in its own hygiene. Another cat in the bottom lef...
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).
Gold Leaf
An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed, of rectangular form with a central openwork cresting, and splat, showing a naïve carving of the Coat of Arms of Great Britain,...
Wood
$25,042
H 7.09 in W 4.34 in D 0.4 in
18th Century Book Depicting The Descendants Of The Rulers Of The Ottoman Empire
Located in London, GB
A Rare Ottoman Book Depicting The Descendants Of The Rulers Of The Ottoman Empire Till Sultan Abdul Majid, Signed Mohammed Afandi Almuradi Alnagshabandi, 18th Century.
Paper
$3,375Sale Price|50% Off
H 70 in W 52 in D 24.5 in
Antique Chinese Cabinet in Elm with Carved Scenes of Four Seasons & Ebonizing
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely Chinese cabinet in elm with four doors whose panels show a carved scene of vegetation representing each of the four seasons in relief. The amber color of the wood, as well a...
Elm
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
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