Bubble Inkwell
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
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Sterling Silver
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Inkwell-Pairpoint Glass and Sterling with Controlled Bubble Pattern
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pairpoint Glass Company ball shaped inkwell with the controlled bubble pattern that became
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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
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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
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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Located in New York, NY
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Bubble Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bubble inkwell for your home. Each bubble inkwell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Your living room may not be complete without a bubble inkwell — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A bubble inkwell made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. Bigelow Kennard & Co., Goodnow & Jenks and Gorham Manufacturing Company each produced at least one beautiful bubble inkwell that is worth considering.
How Much is a Bubble Inkwell?
A bubble inkwell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $735, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $1,500.
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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