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Art Deco Glass Ink Well
Art Deco Glass Ink Well

Art Deco Glass Ink Well

Located in Asheville, NC

Glass inkwell with ball-peened silver flip cap. Blackened body with deco-clover pattern inside the

Category

Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells
Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells

Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

glass pieces are blown and cut to resemble the hand-hammered metal so popular at the time. The ink pots

Category

Antique 1890s English Japonisme Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Copper

Classical 19th Century Letter Rack and Ink Well
Classical 19th Century Letter Rack and Ink Well

Classical 19th Century Letter Rack and Ink Well

Located in Brighton, Sussex

shaped divisions with classical engraved decoration, a pair of cut glass ink wells on either side with

Category

Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

19th c. Oak Ink Well Box c.1800s
19th c. Oak Ink Well Box c.1800s

19th c. Oak Ink Well Box c.1800s

Located in San Francisco, CA

and use. Missing glass ink wells. DIMENSIONS: H 5 in. W 10 in. D 6 in. HISTORY Unknown.

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Silver Plate and Crystal Ink Stand
Silver Plate and Crystal Ink Stand

Silver Plate and Crystal Ink Stand

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Stunning ink stand in Georgian style. Silver Plate and Crystal or cut glass ink wells. Candle

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Black and White Glass Inkwell
Black and White Glass Inkwell

Black and White Glass Inkwell

$242Sale Price|77% Off

Black and White Glass Inkwell

Located in Wien, AT

Black and white glass ink well Brass nickel platend

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Ink Well, French, Pewter, Decorative Pen Tray, Victorian
Antique Art Nouveau Ink Well, French, Pewter, Decorative Pen Tray, Victorian

Antique Art Nouveau Ink Well, French, Pewter, Decorative Pen Tray, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

aged patina and in good order Pewter tray presents a fine decorative form Quality glass ink well with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Arts And Crafts Inkwell With Inscription
Arts And Crafts Inkwell With Inscription

Arts And Crafts Inkwell With Inscription

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

topped glass ink well sits in a recess on the Elkington silver tray, both pieces hallmarked Birmingham

Category

Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Large antique Victorian quality mahogany and glass desk set
Large antique Victorian quality mahogany and glass desk set

Large antique Victorian quality mahogany and glass desk set

Located in Ipswich, GB

of a rectangular shape with pen trays and the original pair od glass ink wells.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set
Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set

Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set

Located in Ipswich, GB

ink wells and pen tray standing on bun feet

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass

Antique Victorian Judd Cast Iron Glass Inkwell and Pen Stand
Antique Victorian Judd Cast Iron Glass Inkwell and Pen Stand

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set
Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set

Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set

Located in Ipswich, GB

desk set with a pen tray and the original glass ink well with a brass top

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Beautiful quality antique Victorian papier-mache inlaid desk set
Beautiful quality antique Victorian papier-mache inlaid desk set

Beautiful quality antique Victorian papier-mache inlaid desk set

Located in Ipswich, GB

feet, having the original pair of glass ink wells storage pot and pen tray. D. 1860

Category

Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass

Empire Style French Bronze Inkwell
Empire Style French Bronze Inkwell

Empire Style French Bronze Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

original pine cone lidded glass ink-wells and sand shakers. France, 19th century. Dimension: 10.5" W x 6" D

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Stunning quality antique Victorian Papier-Mache Desk Set
Stunning quality antique Victorian Papier-Mache Desk Set

Stunning quality antique Victorian Papier-Mache Desk Set

Located in Ipswich, GB

of cut glass ink wells with silver plated tops, a storage pot and pen tray with beautiful hand

Category

Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century French Boulle Inkwell of Large Proportions
19th Century French Boulle Inkwell of Large Proportions

19th Century French Boulle Inkwell of Large Proportions

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Dublin, IE

An exceptional 19th century Boulle work inkwell, of rectangular form, fitted with two cut glass ink

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand, London 1901, Gallery Border
Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand, London 1901, Gallery Border

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand, London 1901, Gallery Border

Located in London, London

ink stand, features shaped and pierced gallery borders, and two glass ink wells with silver mounts

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian sterling silver inkstand with gallery border - London 1900
Victorian sterling silver inkstand with gallery border - London 1900

Victorian sterling silver inkstand with gallery border - London 1900

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in London, London

Silver Ink Stand, features a shared and pierced gallery style border, and two cut glass ink wells with

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th C English Silver Plate Figural Crown Lion Shield Ink Well Inkwell Holder
19th C English Silver Plate Figural Crown Lion Shield Ink Well Inkwell Holder

19th C English Silver Plate Figural Crown Lion Shield Ink Well Inkwell Holder

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a fantastic fine quality silver plate inkwell in the form of a standing lion with a crown on his head and is holding a shield. The shield is engraved with someone's initials...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

.) Initials WW on the top brass plate. Two glass ink wells. See measurements below.

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1800s Japanese Letter Box with Inkwell and Handle
1800s Japanese Letter Box with Inkwell and Handle

1800s Japanese Letter Box with Inkwell and Handle

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Glass Ink well Lidded compartment and a drawer for multiple storage options Square dovetail joinery

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Parrot Ink Well, Glass Eyes, Hand Dyed Feathers
Early 20th Century Parrot Ink Well, Glass Eyes, Hand Dyed Feathers

Early 20th Century Parrot Ink Well, Glass Eyes, Hand Dyed Feathers

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A quirky little ink well in the form of a parrot/parakeet, turned wooden caucus with applied beak

Category

Early 20th Century European Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Chrome & Glass Insert Ink Well By K & O Co.
Art Deco Chrome & Glass Insert Ink Well By K & O Co.

Art Deco Chrome & Glass Insert Ink Well By K & O Co.

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Art Deco chrome ink well with glass insert by K & O Co.( Kronheimt & Oldenbusch Co. (USA 1800's

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Rare Coromandel Desk Set
19th Century Rare Coromandel Desk Set

19th Century Rare Coromandel Desk Set

Located in Dublin, IE

handles and serpentine desk set of rectangular form fitted with a pair of glass ink wells and pen trays

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"
Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"

Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"

By Thomas Hudson

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century library writing barometric / barometer pen holder and ink stand, Circa 1860s

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian
Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian

Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

compartment Replete with a pair of glass ink wells, topped with silver plated lids Pen tray residing between

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian
Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

edge skiver held in place with sliding brass clasp Replete with a screw-top glass ink well in good

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Walnut

Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century
Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century

Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century

Located in London, GB

box in true campaign style. It is complete with two glass ink wells with silver plated screw tops and

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Collection Of Three Colorful Luxury Glass Inkwells
Collection Of Three Colorful Luxury Glass Inkwells

Collection Of Three Colorful Luxury Glass Inkwells

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Amazing group of vintage glass inkwells including: Round bulbous form blue ink well with glass

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Metal

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest

Located in Haarlem, NL

heads with glass eyes and ink well with log pen rest. Intricate carved detail to hair, teeth, eyes and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Bone, Walnut

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

Located in Haarlem, NL

Set of three antique Black Forest hand carved walnut wood hinged ink wells with glass insert eyes

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Silverplated Fox-themed Inkwell by James Deakin & Sons, England
Antique Silverplated Fox-themed Inkwell by James Deakin & Sons, England

Antique Silverplated Fox-themed Inkwell by James Deakin & Sons, England

By James Deakin & Sons

Located in Leesburg, VA

of one ink well is cracked and the lid is slightly bent. Nonetheless, the inkwell altogether remains

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Copper

Tiffany Studios New York Six Piece Brass Zodiac Desk Set, Circa 1900
Tiffany Studios New York Six Piece Brass Zodiac Desk Set, Circa 1900

Tiffany Studios New York Six Piece Brass Zodiac Desk Set, Circa 1900

By Tiffany Studios

Located in San Antonio, TX

blotters, (1) ink well with glass liner, (1) tray, (1) stamp box, and (1) a clip. "The Zodiac Desk Set

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Impressive Antique Coromandel Desk Stand
Impressive Antique Coromandel Desk Stand

Impressive Antique Coromandel Desk Stand

Located in Ipswich, GB

stationary box opens to reveal a blue interior, infront stands two cut glass silver topped ink wells and pen

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Victorian Silver Plated and Glass Ink Stand, circa 1880
Victorian Silver Plated and Glass Ink Stand, circa 1880

Victorian Silver Plated and Glass Ink Stand, circa 1880

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

-up lid of glass ink well which has frosted, cut-glass and engraved decoration. Stands on four pierced

Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Ink Well with Chinese Flowers decoration, Wedgwood, circa 1820
Ink Well with Chinese Flowers decoration, Wedgwood, circa 1820

Ink Well with Chinese Flowers decoration, Wedgwood, circa 1820

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

An ink well, mode according to Wedgwood's patent, which stopped the ink from evaporating. Made in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco Desk Set with Ink Wells & Calendar
Art Deco Desk Set with Ink Wells & Calendar

Art Deco Desk Set with Ink Wells & Calendar

Located in Oakland, CA

Art Deco desk set with ink wells & calendar. Modernist design with glass base and streamlined metal

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Victorian Betjemann's Patent Writing Slope
Victorian Betjemann's Patent Writing Slope

Victorian Betjemann's Patent Writing Slope

By George Bentjemann

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

has a pair of gilt brass topped glass ink wells, the writing slope is purple velvet covered and the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Continental Hand Carved Novelty Ink Stand & Pen Tray Camel Formed
Antique Continental Hand Carved Novelty Ink Stand & Pen Tray Camel Formed

Antique Continental Hand Carved Novelty Ink Stand & Pen Tray Camel Formed

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

ink stand modeled as a sitting camel circa early 20th century. The hump opens to Revel two glass lined

Category

Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Antique Renaissance Revival Gilt Bronze Travel Desk
Antique Renaissance Revival Gilt Bronze Travel Desk

Antique Renaissance Revival Gilt Bronze Travel Desk

Located in New York, US

opens to reveal a turquoise satin and felt lined interior with two glass ink wells. Believed to be of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Ink Well, hallmarked 1910
Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Ink Well, hallmarked 1910

Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Ink Well, hallmarked 1910

Located in London, GB

A wonderful cut glass ink well with Sterling silver collar and lid hallmarked Sheffield 1910

Category

Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Quality antique solid silver ink well and tray by Robert Pringle
Quality antique solid silver ink well and tray by Robert Pringle

Quality antique solid silver ink well and tray by Robert Pringle

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Solid Silver ink well and tray, having a square glass ink well with a solid silver lid

Category

Early 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver

1950s Blue Murano glass And Brass Inkwell
1950s Blue Murano glass And Brass Inkwell

1950s Blue Murano glass And Brass Inkwell

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s Blue Murano bubble glass ink well. Brass fittings. Heavy.

Category

Vintage 1950s Inkwells

Materials

Murano Glass

Sterling Silver Capstan Ink Well
Sterling Silver Capstan Ink Well

Sterling Silver Capstan Ink Well

By Grant & Son

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1933 by Grant & Son, this smart, George V, sterling silver ink well, is

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

leather insert with Greek key border, two glass ink wells with brass tops, pen rest and a spring loaded

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Malachite & Crystal Owl Rectangular Ink Desk Set, circa 1920
Antique Malachite & Crystal Owl Rectangular Ink Desk Set, circa 1920

Antique Malachite & Crystal Owl Rectangular Ink Desk Set, circa 1920

Located in London, GB

. The rectangular malachite tray features a hexagonal cut glass ink well with a mother-of-pearl quill

Category

Vintage 1920s Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Malachite, Silver Plate

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Glass Ink Well For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the glass ink well you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, metal and silver, every glass ink well was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect glass ink well — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A glass ink well is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made glass ink well has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Grant & Son and Royal Copenhagen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Glass Ink Well?

The average selling price for a glass ink well at 1stDibs is $879, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $8,000 for the highest priced.

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