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Antique Mission Oak Craftsmen Library Table With Pullout Writing Desk & Ink Well
Antique Mission Oak Craftsmen Library Table With Pullout Writing Desk & Ink Well

Antique Mission Oak Craftsmen Library Table With Pullout Writing Desk & Ink Well

Located in Monrovia, CA

Antique Mission Oak Craftsmen Library Table With Pullout Writing Desk & Ink Well. Beautiful Quarter

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Early 20th Century American Mission Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Tiffany & Co. Studios New York Bronze and Abalone Desk Set
Tiffany & Co. Studios New York Bronze and Abalone Desk Set

Tiffany & Co. Studios New York Bronze and Abalone Desk Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bensalem, PA

Stunning set of solid brass Tiffany & Co desk ink well notepad case and 4 corners for desk pad all

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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Marble Ink Well
Marble Ink Well

Marble Ink Well

$640 / set

H 5.5 in W 7 in D 5 in

Marble Ink Well

Located in South Salem, NY

A pair of Italian marble ink wells with covered well and brass handle. Beautiful contrasting black

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Antique 19th Century Italian Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well
Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well

Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well

$12,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 29 in W 28.5 in D 17.5 in

Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well

Located in Shrewsbury, GB

A superb George III lady's mahogany writing desk with hidden ink pots and a drawer, circa 1790. The

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Antique Late 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Glass Ink Well
Art Deco Glass Ink Well

Art Deco Glass Ink Well

$800

H 3.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in

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 glass.

Category

Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Antique French Bronze Goose Ink Well
Antique French Bronze Goose Ink Well

Antique French Bronze Goose Ink Well

$514

H 5.12 in W 3.55 in D 3.94 in

Antique French Bronze Goose Ink Well

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

A rare Antique French Bronze Goose Ink Well. Very good condition, Circa 1880. Great detail and a

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well
Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well

Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well

$960Sale Price|20% Off

H 10 in W 13 in D 6.5 in

Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well. Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Black Glass Ink Well with Brass Accents, Crystal Wells and Dipping Pen
Black Glass Ink Well with Brass Accents, Crystal Wells and Dipping Pen

Black Glass Ink Well with Brass Accents, Crystal Wells and Dipping Pen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning Black Glass ink well with two lidded Crystal ink wells. The piece is wonderful and in

Category

20th Century European Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Vintage Silver Crest Gold Over Bronze Ink Well
Vintage Silver Crest Gold Over Bronze Ink Well

Vintage Silver Crest Gold Over Bronze Ink Well

Located in North Hollywood, CA

bottom. Beautiful piece for your desk. Made of bronze in an Art Deco design. Originally from the 1920’s.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.
19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.

19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Encrier set with richly-veined Verde Antico marble base mounted with pair gilt-bronze inkwells flanked on either side of a Napolean bust. The marble base with pen tray rest on sh...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Just Andersen, Early Ink Well and Ink Blotter in Alloy Bronze, 1930s-1940s
Just Andersen, Early Ink Well and Ink Blotter in Alloy Bronze, 1930s-1940s

Just Andersen, Early Ink Well and Ink Blotter in Alloy Bronze, 1930s-1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Just Andersen. Early ink well and ink blotter in alloy bronze, 1930s-1940s. In very good condition

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Group of Two French Faience Ink Wells, 19th Century
Group of Two French Faience Ink Wells, 19th Century

Group of Two French Faience Ink Wells, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

19th century group of two faience ink wells, circa 1875 Desvres with Fourmentraux Frères Mark

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Faience

Early Century Art Nouveau Ink Well and Pen Holder
Early Century Art Nouveau Ink Well and Pen Holder

Early Century Art Nouveau Ink Well and Pen Holder

$1,185Sale Price|40% Off

H 3.5 in W 10.5 in D 3.25 in

Early Century Art Nouveau Ink Well and Pen Holder

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This exquisite vintage Art Nouveau inkwell and pen holder is a true testament to the elegance and intricate craftsmanship of the early 20th century. Crafted from ornate metalwork, th...

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Early 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Original Art Nouveau Brass & Copper Ink well set circa 1900
Original Art Nouveau Brass & Copper Ink well set circa 1900

Original Art Nouveau Brass & Copper Ink well set circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A real nice looking Art Nouveau Ink Well set ,hand made and cast in Brass and with a Copper base

Category

20th Century European Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Art-Deco Swedish Hammered Silver Ink Well with Silver Pen
Art-Deco Swedish Hammered Silver Ink Well with Silver Pen

Art-Deco Swedish Hammered Silver Ink Well with Silver Pen

$3,266 / set

H 2.76 in W 9.06 in D 6.03 in

Art-Deco Swedish Hammered Silver Ink Well with Silver Pen

Located in Delft, NL

An Art Deco Swedish hammered silver ink well with silver pen. It is a complete set made and

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20th Century Swedish Inkwells

Materials

Silver

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

$550Sale Price|35% Off

H 5 in W 11 in D 6.5 in

Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique coppered Japonais Revival inkstand with two ink pots and a stamp holder. The border of the

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Antique 1890s English Japonisme Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Copper

Silver Plate Ink Well with Gallery, Sphinx and Greek Key Details
Silver Plate Ink Well with Gallery, Sphinx and Greek Key Details

Silver Plate Ink Well with Gallery, Sphinx and Greek Key Details

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning silver plate ink well with two cut crystal ink wells - both capped with a silver top and

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20th Century English Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

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

This is an antique Art Nouveau ink well. A French, pewter decorative pen tray, dating to the late

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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

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

James Deakin and Sons Silver Plate Ink Well and Sterling Fountain Pen
James Deakin and Sons Silver Plate Ink Well and Sterling Fountain Pen

James Deakin and Sons Silver Plate Ink Well and Sterling Fountain Pen

By James Deakin & Sons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A distinguished ink well set by James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield, England. The ensemble features two

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Antique Late 19th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Gilded Ormolu Ink Well, Stamped, Barbedienne
19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Gilded Ormolu Ink Well, Stamped, Barbedienne

19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Gilded Ormolu Ink Well, Stamped, Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century French gilded Ormolu Gran Tour influenced gilded Ormolu ink well

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Antique Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen
Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen

$438Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.04 in W 3.75 in D 0.04 in

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Rare. Similar pieces are pictured in "Louis Lawrence : Hirado Prince of Porcelains. Lid not original. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis
18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis

18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis

By Delft

Located in Hastings, GB

A superb 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well and Desk Stand attributed to Anthoni

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

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

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Pewter

French Charles X Large Marble and Gilded Bronze Ink Well and Candle Stand
French Charles X Large Marble and Gilded Bronze Ink Well and Candle Stand

French Charles X Large Marble and Gilded Bronze Ink Well and Candle Stand

Located in Hudson, NY

ink and a candlestand in the center. The bronze is well cast and has the more expensive attribute of

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Cool Ink Well designed as a Godin iron stove from the late 19th Century
Cool Ink Well designed as a Godin iron stove from the late 19th Century

Cool Ink Well designed as a Godin iron stove from the late 19th Century

By Godin

Located in Knivsta, SE

Cool Ink Well designed as a Godin iron stove from the late 19th Century. Made in France in cast

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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Iron

A Louis Philippe bronze and ormolu desk set
A Louis Philippe bronze and ormolu desk set

A Louis Philippe bronze and ormolu desk set

By Louis Philippe

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Louis Philippe bronze and ormolu desk set, comprising two ink wells and a powder shaker in the

Category

Antique 1840s French Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Petite Classica Crystal Inkwell
Petite Classica Crystal Inkwell

Petite Classica Crystal Inkwell

$125Sale Price|28% Off

H 2.25 in W 1.38 in D 1.38 in

Petite Classica Crystal Inkwell

Located in Sheffield, MA

wonderful accent on your desk or table top. Ink-well, ink well, inkwell.

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Early 20th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880
Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880

Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

century French bronze ink well stand A good looking well made and decorative desk top ink well pair on

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Antique 1880s French High Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Light with Inkwell or Pen Desk Tidy 1920
Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Light with Inkwell or Pen Desk Tidy 1920

Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Light with Inkwell or Pen Desk Tidy 1920

Located in London, GB

chrome Bankers desk light with ink well or pen holder is a fine example of the period. The inkwell or pen

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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19th Century Desk / Ink Well Set
19th Century Desk / Ink Well Set

19th Century Desk / Ink Well Set

Unavailable

H 3 in W 19 in D 14 in

19th Century Desk / Ink Well Set

Located in Milton, DE

This amazing 19th century ink well set is the crown to any power desk. It is [“gold” (has not been

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Antique Early 1900s English Beaux Arts Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ink Well, English Sterling and Crystal Ink Well
Ink Well, English Sterling and Crystal Ink Well

Ink Well, English Sterling and Crystal Ink Well

Located in Summerland, CA

Beautiful English Hall marked sterling and cut crystal ink well. Cut crystal bottle with sterling

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Antique 1850s Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Art Deco Desk Set with Ink Wells & Calendar

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 13.5 in D 3.5 in

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Brass ink well
Brass ink well

Brass ink well

Unavailable

H 8 in W 16 in D 11.5 in

Brass ink well

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Intricately detailed brass English ink well

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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Bronze Ink Well Art Nouveau
Bronze Ink Well Art Nouveau

Bronze Ink Well Art Nouveau

Unavailable

H 2.38 in W 7.75 in D 5.38 in

Bronze Ink Well Art Nouveau

Located in Cookeville, TN

period. The lid will raise so you can add your own container for the ink.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Classic Brass Ink Well
Antique Classic Brass Ink Well

Antique Classic Brass Ink Well

Unavailable

H 2.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Antique Classic Brass Ink Well

Located in Seguin, TX

Circa 1890's brass inkwell with glass insert. Monogramed WRE on top, likely gilt finish at one time which has now worn off. Felt bottom, overall patina.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Boulle Style Inlaid Ink-well
French Boulle Style Inlaid Ink-well

French Boulle Style Inlaid Ink-well

Unavailable

H 6 in W 13 in D 10.5 in

French Boulle Style Inlaid Ink-well

Located in Hudson, NY

A Boulle style inlaid Ink-stand with two ink bottles with bronze lids, and bronze accent pieces

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Faux Leather Book Ink Well
19th Century French Faux Leather Book Ink Well

19th Century French Faux Leather Book Ink Well

Unavailable

H 1.58 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in

19th Century French Faux Leather Book Ink Well

Located in Antwerp, BE

A 19th century French ink well holder artfully made to appear as a leather book. Originally there

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Big Bronze Dragon Sculptured Ink Well, Russia, 1850s
Big Bronze Dragon Sculptured Ink Well, Russia, 1850s

Big Bronze Dragon Sculptured Ink Well, Russia, 1850s

Unavailable

H 10 in W 31.5 in D 22.5 in

Big Bronze Dragon Sculptured Ink Well, Russia, 1850s

Located in Brussels, BE

Bronze dragon standing on a stylized leaf. Magnificent piece which shines with its originality and the chiseling work developed all-over its decors. Dimensions: H 10 cm x W 31.5 x ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Hand Carved Wood Terrier Dog Pen Tray Ink Well Ink Stand Early 20th Century
Hand Carved Wood Terrier Dog Pen Tray Ink Well Ink Stand Early 20th Century

Hand Carved Wood Terrier Dog Pen Tray Ink Well Ink Stand Early 20th Century

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

Hand carved wood terrier dog pen tray ink well ink stand Early 20th century Hand carved figural

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Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Brass Table Lamp and Writing Set with Ink Well and Blotter Rocker
Art Deco Brass Table Lamp and Writing Set with Ink Well and Blotter Rocker

Art Deco Brass Table Lamp and Writing Set with Ink Well and Blotter Rocker

Located in Vienna, AT

, an ink well and a small dish for clips or pins. All items are designed in a geometric fashion with

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Veined Marble & Brass Desk Ink Well Stand Circa 1930
Art Deco Veined Marble & Brass Desk Ink Well Stand Circa 1930

Art Deco Veined Marble & Brass Desk Ink Well Stand Circa 1930

Located in Norwich, GB

A good large Art Deco veined marble & brass desk ink stand. Circa 1930. The marble shows superb

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Brass

Richard Rathbone, Attributed to C F A Voysey Arts & Crafts Copper Desk Ink Well
Richard Rathbone, Attributed to C F A Voysey Arts & Crafts Copper Desk Ink Well

Richard Rathbone, Attributed to C F A Voysey Arts & Crafts Copper Desk Ink Well

By Charles Voysey, Richard Rathbone

Located in London, GB

tidy and ink well Stamped 'Rathbone' on base. Beautiful original chocolate patina to the metal

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Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Copper

Ink well Collection
Ink well Collection

Ink well Collection

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H 2.5 in D 2 in

Ink well Collection

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Ink pot collection ranging in sizes from 1" to 2 1/2" tall and 1" to 2" wide

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Bronze Ink Well
Bronze Ink Well

Bronze Ink Well

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H 7.5 in W 15 in D 10 in

Bronze Ink Well

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful gilded bronze inkwell.

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Desk Stand, English, Correspondence Box, Ink Wells, Victorian, C.1900
Antique Desk Stand, English, Correspondence Box, Ink Wells, Victorian, C.1900

Antique Desk Stand, English, Correspondence Box, Ink Wells, Victorian, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique desk stand. An English, silver plated correspondence box with ink wells, dating

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Antique Late 19th Century British Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Collection Of Antique English Ink Wells
Collection Of Antique English Ink Wells

Collection Of Antique English Ink Wells

Located in Wainscott, NY

Wonderful collection of 13 ink wells varying in height from 2-3" and diameters under 2". Sold as a

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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

English Silver-Plate Zoomorphic Ink Well
English Silver-Plate Zoomorphic Ink Well

English Silver-Plate Zoomorphic Ink Well

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H 5.5 in W 4.75 in D 7.5 in

English Silver-Plate Zoomorphic Ink Well

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English silver plate zoomorphic ink well, depicting an elephants head with a finial of a monkey

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Doré Ink Well
19th Century Bronze Doré Ink Well

19th Century Bronze Doré Ink Well

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H 5.5 in W 7.75 in D 3.5 in

19th Century Bronze Doré Ink Well

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th century bronze doré inkwell boy and dog 19th century bronze doré inkwell angel and drums.

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Antique 19th Century French Other Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Sevres Style Ormolu Mounted Ink Well
French Sevres Style Ormolu Mounted Ink Well

French Sevres Style Ormolu Mounted Ink Well

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H 4.34 in W 11.82 in D 7.29 in

French Sevres Style Ormolu Mounted Ink Well

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Newark, England

French late 19th century Napoleon III style ink well. The ink well with a Sevres style porcelain to

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Ink Well
Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Ink Well

Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Ink Well

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H 6.5 in W 12.5 in D 10 in

Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Ink Well

Located in Dallas, TX

a 19th century ink well with small drawer, covered with tortoise shell and mother of pearl, having

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Early 19th Century Love Heart Ink Well
Early 19th Century Love Heart Ink Well

Early 19th Century Love Heart Ink Well

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H 4.73 in W 4.34 in D 1.97 in

Early 19th Century Love Heart Ink Well

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Early 19th century ink well in the form of a heart, charming naive decoration. Minor chips as

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

Art Nouveau Ink Well and Pen Holder
Art Nouveau Ink Well and Pen Holder

Art Nouveau Ink Well and Pen Holder

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H 3.5 in W 10.5 in D 3.25 in

Art Nouveau Ink Well and Pen Holder

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This exquisite vintage Art Nouveau inkwell and pen holder is a true testament to the elegance and intricate craftsmanship of the early 20th century. Crafted from ornate metalwork, th...

Category

Early 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Scottish Silver and Black Forest Ink Well Set
Scottish Silver and Black Forest Ink Well Set

Scottish Silver and Black Forest Ink Well Set

Located in Atlanta, GA

Scottish silver mounted ink wells with antlers and hoofs on Black Forest base carved with Thistles

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Inkwells

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Ink Well
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Ink Well

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Ink Well

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare totally original French 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble ink well with

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Ink Well
French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Ink Well

French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Ink Well

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine bronzeand marble ink well done in the empire taste is nicely detailed and is done in

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Black Forest Ink Well Set - Bear with Cubs
Black Forest Ink Well Set - Bear with Cubs

Black Forest Ink Well Set - Bear with Cubs

Located in Austin, TX

A blackforest desktop ink well set featuring a large carved bear in the center, opening as a hinged

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Early 20th Century Swiss Inkwells

Materials

Glass

19th Century French Brass Ink Well on Marble
19th Century French Brass Ink Well on Marble

19th Century French Brass Ink Well on Marble

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An object of art now, captures the period.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Brass

Red Tortoise and Sterling Silver Ink Well with Gallery
Red Tortoise and Sterling Silver Ink Well with Gallery

Red Tortoise and Sterling Silver Ink Well with Gallery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Boasting, from your desk, will come naturally, and in the purest form of flattery! The ink well

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Inkwells

19th Century French Style Bronze and Marble Ink Well
19th Century French Style Bronze and Marble Ink Well

19th Century French Style Bronze and Marble Ink Well

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

19th century French style bronze and marble ink well Measures: 10" W x 19.5" L x 8" H.  

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20th Century European French Provincial Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

James Dixon & Sons English Sterling Silver Ink Wells on Tray
James Dixon & Sons English Sterling Silver Ink Wells on Tray

James Dixon & Sons English Sterling Silver Ink Wells on Tray

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in Astoria, NY

James Dixon & Sons English sterling silver ink wells on tray with pierced gallery. James Dixon

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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, 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

Meissen Blue Onion Ink Well in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1930s-1950s
Meissen Blue Onion Ink Well in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1930s-1950s

Meissen Blue Onion Ink Well in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1930s-1950s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen blue onion ink well in hand painted porcelain, 1930s-1950s. Measures: 22.5 x 15.5 cm. In

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Vintage 1930s German Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Marble and Bronze Pan Figural Ink Well, circa 1880
Antique French Marble and Bronze Pan Figural Ink Well, circa 1880

Antique French Marble and Bronze Pan Figural Ink Well, circa 1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French figural inkwell features bronze Pan with his flute and two inkwells atop a footed marble base, circa 1880. Greek mythological Pan is the god of the wild, shepherds and...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Greco Roman Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Chinese Aesthetic Movement Cloisonne and Onyx Ink Well, circa 1870
Antique Chinese Aesthetic Movement Cloisonne and Onyx Ink Well, circa 1870

Antique Chinese Aesthetic Movement Cloisonne and Onyx Ink Well, circa 1870

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Chinese Aesthetic Movement inkwell offers cube form with spherical hinged lid having Cloisonne enameled geometric and floral decoration, seated on beveled onyx base, circa...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Metal

French Art Nouveau Silver Plate Ink Well with Silver Feather Quill Letter Opener
French Art Nouveau Silver Plate Ink Well with Silver Feather Quill Letter Opener

French Art Nouveau Silver Plate Ink Well with Silver Feather Quill Letter Opener

Located in Los Angeles, CA

beautiful and unique ink well making a great impression on any desk or writing area. The unique feather

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Sterling Silver 'Treasury' Inkstand 1938 Ink Well Stand Queen Anne Style
Vintage Sterling Silver 'Treasury' Inkstand 1938 Ink Well Stand Queen Anne Style

Vintage Sterling Silver 'Treasury' Inkstand 1938 Ink Well Stand Queen Anne Style

By Richard Comyns

Located in London, GB

An elegant sterling Silver Inkstand in the classic 'Treasury' style from the Queen Anne Period. This Rectangular Inkstand has two compartments with hinged lids. The one has a pair of...

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Rare and Early Georg Jensen Ink Well in Sterling Silver with Glass Insert
Rare and Early Georg Jensen Ink Well in Sterling Silver with Glass Insert

Rare and Early Georg Jensen Ink Well in Sterling Silver with Glass Insert

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Rare and early Georg Jensen ink well in sterling silver with glass insert. Dated 1915-1930. In

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Rare and Antique Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Ink Well, Dated 1889-1922
Rare and Antique Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Ink Well, Dated 1889-1922

Rare and Antique Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Ink Well, Dated 1889-1922

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rare and antique Royal Copenhagen blue fluted plain ink well. Model number 1/475. Dated 1889 - 1922

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Antique Childrens School Desk, 1930s
Antique Childrens School Desk, 1930s

Antique Childrens School Desk, 1930s

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Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

. Even the original porcelain ink well isp resent. Very charming and decorative piece Good

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Victorian Oak Teacher's Desk
Victorian Oak Teacher's Desk

Victorian Oak Teacher's Desk

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Victorian Oak Teacher's Desk

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Rare Victorian oak school teacher's desk with 2 brass ink wells, with a cupboard on the front

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19th Century French Gilded Desk Clock and Inkwell
19th Century French Gilded Desk Clock and Inkwell

19th Century French Gilded Desk Clock and Inkwell

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19th Century French Gilded Desk Clock and Inkwell

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A rare and unusual late 19th century French gilded ormolu desk clock and ink well. In the Louis XVI

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Rectangular Black Lacquered Wood Porcelain Desk Box Envelope Holder Ink Well
Rectangular Black Lacquered Wood Porcelain Desk Box Envelope Holder Ink Well

Rectangular Black Lacquered Wood Porcelain Desk Box Envelope Holder Ink Well

Located in Roma, IT

A rare antique French black lacquered casket box with beautiful guilted brass inlays. Unique Sévres porcelain plaque cartouche depicting a ‘putto’. Original label in its inner part “...

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Materials

Brass

French Marble and Bronze Inkwell
French Marble and Bronze Inkwell

French Marble and Bronze Inkwell

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French Marble and Bronze Inkwell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

decorative handle which makes it very easy to move from desk... The ink wells both contain the original glass

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Japanese Antique Old Wooden Low Table /  Coffee Table 1830s-1868s Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Old Wooden Low Table /  Coffee Table 1830s-1868s Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Old Wooden Low Table / Coffee Table 1830s-1868s Wabi Sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

with ink. There are thin traces of ink on this desk as well. It's in good condition and there's no

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Antique Large Sterling Silver Engraved Repousse Desk Ink Well Sheffield 1899
Antique Large Sterling Silver Engraved Repousse Desk Ink Well Sheffield 1899

Antique Large Sterling Silver Engraved Repousse Desk Ink Well Sheffield 1899

Located in Portland, OR

A very elegant antique English sterling silver desk lidded inkwell, Sheffield, 1899. This very

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Large Antique Ink Well, English, Crystal Glass, Desk, Mid-19th Century
Large Antique Ink Well, English, Crystal Glass, Desk, Mid-19th Century

Large Antique Ink Well, English, Crystal Glass, Desk, Mid-19th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique ink well. An English, crystal glass, desk ink well dating to the mid-19th

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Cut Glass

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Eissenloeffel Ink Well

Eissenloeffel Ink Well

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H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in

Eissenloeffel Ink Well

Located in Dronten, NL

A polished brass base with pen tray mounted with a pair of inkwells. Made circa 1910, by Jan Eissenloeffel.  

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Vintage 1910s Dutch Modern Inkwells

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Brass

Ink Well, 19thc, England
Ink Well, 19thc, England

Ink Well, 19thc, England

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H 3.75 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in

Ink Well, 19thc, England

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

English Sheffield Silver Ink well, 1830-18050's

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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

English Tortoise Shell Desk Set with Ink Wells, Circa 1820
English Tortoise Shell Desk Set with Ink Wells, Circa 1820

English Tortoise Shell Desk Set with Ink Wells, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

English one drawer Tortoise shell desk set with the original matching crystal and brass cap ink

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Antique 1820s English George III Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Double Ink Well, English, Mahogany, Desk Tidy, Aesthetic Period, 1880
Antique Double Ink Well, English, Mahogany, Desk Tidy, Aesthetic Period, 1880

Antique Double Ink Well, English, Mahogany, Desk Tidy, Aesthetic Period, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique double ink well. An English, ebonized mahogany desk tidy from the Aesthetic

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Inkwells

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Mahogany

Ink Well Set with Green Marble
Ink Well Set with Green Marble

Ink Well Set with Green Marble

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Ink Well Set with Green Marble

Located in Wien, AT

Ink well set with green marble. Pen tray with ink reservouir. Rocker blotter and letter holder.

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ink Well Attributed to Hans Ofner
Ink Well Attributed to Hans Ofner

Ink Well Attributed to Hans Ofner

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H 4.73 in Dm 7.88 in

Ink Well Attributed to Hans Ofner

By Hans Ofner

Located in Wien, AT

Ink well attributed to Hans Ofner. Alpacca, silver plated. Original glass.

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Inkwells

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Alpaca, Glass

Ink well set with green marble
Ink well set with green marble

Ink well set with green marble

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W 14.18 in D 6.3 in

Ink well set with green marble

Located in Wien, AT

Ink well set with green marble polished and stove enamelled excellent condition

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Brass

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Find a variety of desk ink wells available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique desk ink wells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. Desk ink wells have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Desk ink wells are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Nouveau, Victorian and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made desk ink wells over the years, but those made by Ferdinand Barbedienne, F. Barbedienne Foundry and Heintz Art Metal Shop are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Desk Ink Wells?

Prices for desk ink wells can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, desk ink wells begin at $195 and can go as high as $14,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,115.

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.