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Bulldog Inkwell

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Bulldog Inkwell from England
19th Century Hand Carved Wood Bulldog Inkwell from England

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Bulldog Inkwell from England

$930Sale Price|25% Off

H 4.75 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Bulldog Inkwell from England

Located in North Salem, NY

What a fun and beautiful unque accessories. 19th century Fine hand carved Bulldog inkwell from

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Antique Late 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910
Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910

Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell carved in the form of a bulldog head. The

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Vintage 1910s British Other Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a growling bulldog with

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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

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic glass

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th-Century French Bronze Bulldog Inkwell by M. Bertin on Marble Base
19th-Century French Bronze Bulldog Inkwell by M. Bertin on Marble Base

19th-Century French Bronze Bulldog Inkwell by M. Bertin on Marble Base

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite 19th-century French inkwell, featuring a finely detailed bronze bulldog, signed by the

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880

Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

polished to gleam. This grand figural dog inkwell was modelled in the form of an English Bulldog's head

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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog
Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog

Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog

$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 2.56 in W 3.75 in D 3.94 in

Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog

Located in Haarlem, NL

or Schwarzwald carved dogs and bears, but a kingfisher and a monkey I never saw before. The Bulldog

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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Antique Cold Painted Spelter Novelty French Bulldog Inkwell
Antique Cold Painted Spelter Novelty French Bulldog Inkwell

Antique Cold Painted Spelter Novelty French Bulldog Inkwell

Located in Victoria, BC

An Antique Cold Painted Spelter Novelty French Bulldog Inkwell. This unusual piece featuring a

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Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Spelter

19thC Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19thC Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

19thC Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Mahogany

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

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic red

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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

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Magnificent Large Antique English Bronze Bulldog Inkwell, circa 1890, Dogs
Magnificent Large Antique English Bronze Bulldog Inkwell, circa 1890, Dogs

Magnificent Large Antique English Bronze Bulldog Inkwell, circa 1890, Dogs

Located in Bath, GB

A very fine and scarce large English Bulldog, cast in Bronze and beautifully executed. This

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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilded Inkwell Depicting a Bulldog Tied to Tree Stump
19th Century Gilded Inkwell Depicting a Bulldog Tied to Tree Stump

19th Century Gilded Inkwell Depicting a Bulldog Tied to Tree Stump

Located in New York, NY

This 19th-century gilded inkwell is a captivating piece of artistry, masterfully crafted to depict

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Bulldogs Chasing a Bee, Inkwell by E Samson, c.1940
French Bulldogs Chasing a Bee, Inkwell by E Samson, c.1940

French Bulldogs Chasing a Bee, Inkwell by E Samson, c.1940

Located in Bath, GB

About as charming as they get, this French inkwell is beautifully cast in spelter a zinc / lead

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Vintage 1940s Dutch Inkwells

Materials

Spelter

Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Carved Victorian Bulldog Inkwells
Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Carved Victorian Bulldog Inkwells

Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Carved Victorian Bulldog Inkwells

Located in Haarlem, NL

Set of two very cute original 19th century carved wooden Victorian era bulldog or boxer inkwells

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century Carved English Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Doberman Inkwell
19th Century Carved English Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Doberman Inkwell

19th Century Carved English Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Doberman Inkwell

Located in Haarlem, NL

will easily sink in water. (the bulldog inkwell seen in the last pictures is sold) Very nice

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Black Forest Hand Carved Wooden Figural Bulldog or Terrier Inkwell
Antique Black Forest Hand Carved Wooden Figural Bulldog or Terrier Inkwell

Antique Black Forest Hand Carved Wooden Figural Bulldog or Terrier Inkwell

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

inkwell depicts a dog's head, likely a Bulldog or Boston Terrier, and is well executed showing significant

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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Walnut

Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Bulldog Doberman Inkwells
Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Bulldog Doberman Inkwells

Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Bulldog Doberman Inkwells

Located in Haarlem, NL

Set of two very beautiful original 19th century carved heavy wooden Victorian era dog inkwells with

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

English Bulldog Inkwell
English Bulldog Inkwell

English Bulldog Inkwell

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H 4.75 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 in

English Bulldog Inkwell

Located in Sheffield, MA

Lignum vitae inkwell modeled as the head of a bulldog with glass inset eyes and original leather

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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Brass Bulldog Inkstand, England, 19th Century
Brass Bulldog Inkstand, England, 19th Century

Brass Bulldog Inkstand, England, 19th Century

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H 4.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in

Brass Bulldog Inkstand, England, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Whimsical Brass Inkstand in the Form of a Bulldog with Glass Eyes, Footed Pen Tray, and Top that

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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Porcelain Bulldog Inkwell, Germany
Art Deco Porcelain Bulldog Inkwell, Germany

Art Deco Porcelain Bulldog Inkwell, Germany

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H 4.34 in W 2.56 in D 3.15 in

Art Deco Porcelain Bulldog Inkwell, Germany

Located in Retie, BE

Who doens't want to have this cutie on his desk? A porcelain French Bulldog Inkwell - Frenchie

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Porcelain Bulldog Inkwell, Germany
Art Deco Porcelain Bulldog Inkwell, Germany

Art Deco Porcelain Bulldog Inkwell, Germany

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H 4.34 in W 3.35 in D 2.56 in

Art Deco Porcelain Bulldog Inkwell, Germany

Located in Retie, BE

Who will place this cutie on his desk? A porcelain French bulldog inkwell - Frenchie Statue. This

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Carved Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, circa 1860
Antique Carved Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, circa 1860

Antique Carved Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, circa 1860

Located in Sheffield, MA

Lignum vitae inkwell modeled as the head of a bulldog with glass inset eyes and original leather

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Inkwell with Chromed French Bulldog Figurine H. Moreau, 1920s, France
Art Deco Inkwell with Chromed French Bulldog Figurine H. Moreau, 1920s, France

Art Deco Inkwell with Chromed French Bulldog Figurine H. Moreau, 1920s, France

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Retie, BE

Stylish 1920s Desk Ornament, an Inkwell with a Chromed Cubist French Bulldog Figurine. The dog

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Hand-Carved Wood Inkwell in Form of Pug or Bulldog
Hand-Carved Wood Inkwell in Form of Pug or Bulldog

Hand-Carved Wood Inkwell in Form of Pug or Bulldog

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

minor loss of leather around the dogs collar. Hinges are tight, original inkwell still inside. The

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Antique Late 19th Century British Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

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Bulldog Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bulldog inkwell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every bulldog inkwell was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bulldog inkwell, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right bulldog inkwell, those designed in Victorian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made bulldog inkwell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hippolyte François Moreau are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bulldog Inkwell?

Prices for a bulldog inkwell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $701 and can go as high as $4,098, while the average can fetch as much as $1,735.

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.