Large Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Inkwell
By Bigelow Kennard & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large, Victorian period, sterling silver-mounted controlled bubbles crystal inkwell with hinged lid
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Crystal Inkwell
By Goodnow & Jenks
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted, controlled bubbles crystal inkwell with hinged lid, Ca
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Inkwell-Pairpoint Glass with Controlled Bubble Pattern and Sterling Cover
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pairpoint Glass Company ball shaped inkwell with the controlled bubble pattern that became
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver-Mounted Pairpoint "Controlled Bubbles" Crystal Inkwell
By Goodnow & Jenks
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver-mounted, Pairpoint "controlled bubbles" crystal inkwell, Goodnow & Jenks, Boston
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Large Sterling Silver - Mounted "Controlled Bubbles" Inkwell
By Goodnow & Jenks
Located in New York, NY
Large sterling silver-mounted, "controlled bubbles" crystal inkwell, Goodnow & Jenks, Boston, Ca
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Iridescent Glass Soap Bubble Inkwell Victorian Bohemia Harrach, 1800s
By Harrach Glassworks
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A delightful iridescent glass Soap Bubble lidded glass inkwell from the late 1800s with a brass
Glass
Round Red Bubble Glass Inkwell
Located in Troy, MI
Round red glass inkwell with bubbles in the base, brass fittings, hinged lid and decorative glass
Brass
Sterling Silver-Mounted "Controlled Bubbles" Crystal Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver-mounted, "controlled bubbles" crystal inkwell, Goodnow & Jenks, Boston, Ca. 1900
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver-Mounted "Controlled Bubbles" Crystal Inkwell
By Simons Bros. Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver-mounted, "controlled bubbles" crystal inkwell, Simons Bros. Co., Philadelphis, Ca
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted "Controlled Bubbles" Glass Inkwell
By Goodnow & Jenks
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver-mounted, "controlled bubbles" crystal inkwell, attributed to Goodnow
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver-Mounted "Pairpoint Controlled Bubbles" Crystal Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver-mounted, "Pairpoint controlled bubbles" crystal inkwell Harris &; Schaeffer
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Iridescent Glass Soap Bubble Inkwell Victorian Bohemia Harrach 1800s
By Harrach Glassworks
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A delightful iridescent glass Soap Bubble lidded glass inkwell from the late 1800s with a brass
Glass
Edwardian Made for Tiffany Sterling Silver-Mounted "Controlled Bubbles" Inkwell
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver-mounted "controlled bubbles" crystal inkwell with hinged lid, made for
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Bubble Glass Inkwell with Goldtone Collar 1899 English
Located in Stamford, CT
smalls from the 18th & 19th century. Antique Bubble Glass Inkwell with gold tone Collar 1899 English
Glass
Amber Bubble Glass Cylindrical Inkwell with Brass Lid by John Armer & Co
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare amber bubble glass cylindrical inkwell with brass lid by John Armer & Co., circa 1940s. The
Brass
Antique Sterling Inkwell by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
was made between 1873-1891 and features a repousse pattern of bubbles. The inkwell has straight sides
Sterling Silver
Gilt Bubble Design French Glass Inkwel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French 19th century glass inkwell. The design is one of diagonal bubbles with every other one gilt
Brass
Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Crystal Inkwell
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Victorian period, sterling silver-mounted controlled bubbles crystal inkwell with hinged lid
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Large Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Crystal Inkwell by Durgin
By William B. Durgin
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian-Period, sterling silver mounted controlled bubbles design crystal inkwell with
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$1,275
H 4 in W 8 in D 4.25 in
Victorian Period Sterling Silver Footed Cherub-Motif Inkstand By William Comyns
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding, Victorian Period, sterling silver, footed inkstand with matching sterling silver-mounted crystal inkwell, London, year-hallmarked for 1901, William Comyns - maker. Desi...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Onyx Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver - mounted onyx inkwell, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1915. Measures 3 3/4 inches wide (at widest point) x 2 1/4 inches high x 4 inches deep. So...
Onyx, Sterling Silver
$1,000
H 4.5 in Dm 3.75 in
Antique English Edwardian Cut Crystal & Sterling Silver Inkwell, Circa 1900's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fine antique English Edwardian Hallmarked cut crystal and sterling silver inkwell, Circa 1900's.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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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