Antique Victorian Judd Cast Iron Glass Inkwell and Pen Stand
Located in Greer, SC
Wonderful antique Victorian cast iron inkwell holder with glass inkwell. The glass ink well has the company name JUDD on the bottom and the bottom of the stand has PAT NOV. 25. 1879 ...
Iron
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron "Lion" Inkwell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Figural lion inkwell boasting original paint with hinged lion's head concealing the well, circa late 1800s Patina / paint loss consistent with age / use.
Iron
Beautiful French Angel Face Cast-Iron Inkwell France Antique, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Made of cast iron and glass. Marked with a number and letters.
Wood
19th Century cast iron inkwell in the form of Sir John Fallstaff
Located in London, GB
An unusual late 19th century cast iron Inkwell, in the form of Sir John Fallstaff, the head lifting off to reveal the sander (the torso) and the torso lifting off to reveal the inkwe...
Bronze
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H 4.75 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
19th Century French Grand Tour Patinated Iron Napoleon’s Tomb Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
A mid 19th century Grand Tour, French, Inkwell in the form of Napoleon’s tomb. The patinated black iron tomb with removable lid revealing a sand sifter and inkpot. The interior with ...
Iron
Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Gourd Suiteki Water Dropper
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage cast iron suiteki water dropper in the shape of a gourd. Traditionally used for calligraphy or ink painting. Made in Japan, original sticker attached.
Metal
Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Persimmon Suiteki Water Dropper
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage cast iron Japanese suiteki water dropper in the shape of a persimmon. Traditionally used for calligraphy or ink painting. Made in Japan, original sticker attached.
Metal
Art Nouveau Double Inkwell, w/Original Glass Inserts by B&H, ca. 1910
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Petaluma, CA
This beautiful little inkwell has a strong commitment to the art nouveau movement. From the cameo of a woman with flowing hair to the finely detailed inkwell lids depicting swirling ...
Iron
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H 4 in W 6.25 in D 12 in
1892 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Dual Postal Letter Inkwell Ink Stand Desk Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1892 cast iron desk set / ink caddy featuring letter holder, pen tray and two glass inkwells made by Tatum's.
Iron
Victorian Cast Iron Figural Inkwell
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an 1800s cast iron inkwell with very nice original paint.
Iron
1920's Bouillotte Lamp with 19th C. Cast Iron Inkwells
Located in Easton, PA
Bouillotte lamp with a pair of 19th C. cast iron inkwells/candlesticks mounted on an oval wooden base with metal shade and arrow finial.
Iron, Metal
Mastiff Inkwell
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A cast iron cold painted inkwell in the form of a mastiff with a bamboo pen with mastiff head, French, mid-19th century.
Iron
Antique Baroque Handcarved Lion Sculpture, Italian or Austrian
By Antonio Raggi
Located in Vienna, AT
Early fine carved sculpture of a lying lion. Attributed to the circle of Alessandro Vittoria, located in northern Italy/ Venice. Original late Renaissance or early Baroque figure. T...
Wood
Lion of Forge, Spain, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lion of Forge, Spain, 16th century In forging, measurements: 10 x 17 x 5 cm Good condition Spanish private collection.
Iron
$432Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.55 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in
Antique French Brass Double Inkwell with Foliage Decoration
Located in Sofia, BG
Double inkwell made in brass with detailed and very beautiful foliage decoration. France, circa 1900.
Brass
French Lion Mask Fountain Head Sculpture, Mounted on Iron Stand
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Lion Mask Fountain Head Sculpture, Mounted on Iron Stand. Lion head has great attention to detail featuring a nice flowing mane. White in color with a fabulous patina. Has han...
Stone
$1,621
H 7.88 in W 5.32 in D 11.03 in
Antique Guardian Lion Door Keeper, English, Iron, Mythology, Doorstop, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique guardian lion door keeper. An English, cast iron mythical animal doorstop, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Fascinating door keeper, with a stylis...
Cast Iron
$2,400
H 15 in W 28 in D 5 in
19th century Victorian English Cast-Iron Lion Doorstop with Old Red Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast iron lion doorstop from Victorian England. This 19th century Victorian cast-iron flat-back reclining lion is an elegant doorstop, probably after the magnificent original bronz...
Iron
$2,098
H 3.94 in Dm 3.55 in
Late 19th Century Bronze Desk Accessories Inkwell with lid Bronze Brass Glass
Located in Sacile, PN
Bronze inkwell dated circa 1880, angels subject supported by feline paws. Ink bowl in glass with bronze profile and "alla ruota" engraved base.
Brass, Bronze
Circa 1920s French Cast Iron Lion Fountain Feature, Spout
Located in Dallas, TX
This quaint fountain element or spout was produced in France about the 1920s. Known as a mascaron, the cast iron lion is depicted with an open mouth. An item such as this would typic...
Metal, Iron, Cast Iron
$3,250
H 6.5 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in
French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell by Albert Cheuret, Late 19th Century
By Albert Cheuret
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau oval shaped bronze inkwell with pine cones and needles design (signed: ALBERT CHEURET)
Bronze
$277Sale Price|30% Off
H 4.34 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Original Glass Inserts, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional Gutta-Percha inkwell with original glass inserts.
Glass, Resin
Vintage Mid-Century Brass Lion Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
A fabulous mid-century brass lion. Beautiful detail especially the mane. Caught in a majestic pose, this figure presents a regal and striking stance that adds style and chic to your ...
Brass
Antique Victorian Inkwell with Glass Insert
Located in Stamford, CT
Decorative Victorian brass inkwell with a glass insert a nice size and good conversation piece for any desk. This inkwell could use a good cleaning or polishing but I think it looks ...
Brass
$4,657
H 8 in W 13.5 in D 4.75 in
19th Century French Patinated Bronze Lion Sculpture Signed Jules Moigniez
Located in London, GB
A superb 19th-century French patinated bronze sculpture of a lion by the celebrated animalier sculptor Jules Moigniez (1835–1894). The lion is modelled standing alert and powerfully ...
Bronze
Italian late 19th century Renaissance Revival Patinated Bronze Inkwell
Located in Firenze, IT
A finely cast Italian Renaissance Revival bronze inkwell dating from the late 19th century. The circular inkwell is supported by three winged figures raised on claw feet, while the l...
Bronze
French Victorian Bronze Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze square inkwell with 2 cornucopia pen holders.
Bronze
$452
H 3.55 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique Baccarat Crystal Glass Inkstand, Pen Holder, Desk Utensil, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Great Baccarat inkwell with extensive crystal cut. Places for pens are at each side. France, late 19th century. .
Crystal
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
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.
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