Dolphin Inkwell
Sevres Porcelain Marbelized Gilt and Lustre Dolphin Inkwell, Dated 1832
Located in New York, NY
Marked MC-31 for Micaud.
Category
Antique 1830s French Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
$5,500
H 5.75 in W 5.75 in D 4 in
19th century dolphin Inkstand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Ram Horn and Silver Plate Dolphin Inkwell, bearing a pair of ram’s horns, mounted with plated
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Inkwells
Materials
Oak
English Regency Inkwell in Patinated Bronze and Ormolu with Dolphin Mount
Located in London, GB
dolphin lying on its body with his tail up. Two original porcelain inkwells (one with chipped lip) and two
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$2,033
H 4 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells
By William Brownfield
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
raised on four scallop shell molded feet with a central raised grotesque dolphin handle with inkwells to
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Pottery
$585
H 4.53 in W 10.24 in D 8.47 in
Dolphin Fish Inkwell, Candlestick, Blotter Desktop Set, Silver Plated, Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1930s dolphin fish desktop accessories inkwell, blotter and candlestick set. Made of silver
Category
20th Century Swedish Hollywood Regency Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
$1,400 / set
H 5.5 in W 13 in D 8.25 in
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Horn and Dolphin Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1909 English silver plate horn and dolphin inkwell with bell, double inkwell on wood base
Category
Antique Early 1900s Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
Dolphin Inkstand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Ram Horn and silver plate dolphin inkwell, bearing a pair of ram’s horns, mounted with plated
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Oak
19th Century Victorian Silver Plated & Horn Dolphin Shaped Inkwell, C.1880
By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th Century Victorian silver plate mounted rams horn inkwell in a shape of a dolphin on mahogany
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Cherub and Dolphin Encrier
Located in London, GB
swimming dolphin, enclosing inkwells and sander with mythical sea creature border, supported on leaf cast
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
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Early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Shell and Dolphin Pentray
Located in London, GB
holding a sea nymph taper stick, flanked by well-cast dolphins holding water lily inkwells.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French Sterling Silver Inkwell with 3-D Man Dolphin and Horse '#2115' Hollowware
Located in Big Bend, WI
French sterling silver inkwell featuring a scene from Greek mythology. There is a 3-D figure
Category
Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 14 in W 13 in D 8 in
19th Century French Bronze and Gilt Dolphin Inkwell
Located in Delft, NL
19th century French bronze and gilt dolphin inkwell
The inkwell is all bronze and the inkwell
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
1880s English Ram Horn and Silver Plate Dolphin Inkwell
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s English ram horn and silver plate dolphin inkwell. Bell and striker to call for the help. On
Category
Antique 1880s Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
Grand Tour Ormolu Gilt Bronze Dolphin Inkwell Regency Manner Thomas Messenger
Located in Dublin, Ireland
above two gilded Dolphins resting on a bronze plinth of sarcophagus form which is adorned with classical
Category
Antique 19th Century English Grand Tour Desk Sets
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
H 5 in W 6 in D 4.25 in
Silver and Horn Inkwell and Summons Bell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This incredible desk top diving dolphin inkwell was to have come from the desk of a ships captain
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Turquoise Inkwell
Located in Water Mill, NY
Attractive Neoclassical gilt bronze and turquoise inkwell with dolphin top
Category
Early 20th Century Inkwells
Regency Ormolu and Gilt Metal Dolphin Inkstand
By Thomas Messenger
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
Regency ormolu and gilt metal dolphin inkstand in the manner of Thomas Messenger & Sons
The
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Inkwells
Materials
Gilt Metal, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Regency Period Gilt Ormolu Dolphin and Marble Inkstand
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The decorative ormolu inkstand is in the high Regency fashion and consists of a circular inkwell in
Category
Antique 1820s English Inkwells
H 5.99 in W 7.8 in D 3.94 in
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Located in Cheshire, GB
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Dolphin Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic dolphin inkwell available at 1stDibs. Each dolphin inkwell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ormolu and bronze. There are many kinds of the dolphin inkwell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A dolphin inkwell made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd. each produced at least one beautiful dolphin inkwell that is worth considering.
How Much is a Dolphin Inkwell?
Prices for a dolphin inkwell start at $500 and top out at $7,995 with the average selling for $2,339.
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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