$5,500
H 5.75 in W 5.75 in D 4 in
Sevres Porcelain Marbelized Gilt and Lustre Dolphin Inkwell, Dated 1832
Located in New York, NY
Marked MC-31 for Micaud.
Porcelain
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
Oak
$2,058
H 4 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
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
Bronze, Ormolu
$593
H 4.53 in W 10.24 in D 8.47 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
Pottery
$1,400 / set
H 5.5 in W 13 in D 8.25 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
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
Horn and Dolphin Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1909 English silver plate horn and dolphin inkwell with bell, double inkwell on wood base
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
Oak
Sold
H 10.24 in Dm 11.82 in
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
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
Bronze, Ormolu
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.
Bronze, Ormolu
Sold
H 14 in W 13 in D 8 in
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
Sterling Silver
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
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
Silver Plate
Sold
H 5 in W 6 in D 4.25 in
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
Ormolu, Bronze
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
Silver
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Turquoise Inkwell
Located in Water Mill, NY
Attractive Neoclassical gilt bronze and turquoise inkwell with dolphin top
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
Gilt Metal, Ormolu
Sold
H 5.99 in W 7.8 in D 3.94 in
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
Antique English Silver Plate Biscuit Box, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English SilverPlate Biscuit Box, circa 1880.
Silver Plate
Country Style Vase Hand Blown Crystal Pink Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hand blown crystal vase in pale pink with a country style flower decor all around. The decor shows a Lily of the Valley decor in naturalistic style. Completely hand blown and hand-en...
Crystal
$18,450
H 93 in W 65.63 in D 88 in
A French Louis XIX/XV Style Giltwood Carved Figural Queen-Size Bed with Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XIX/XV Style Giltwood Carved 'Baroque Revival' Figural Queen-Size Bed with Cherubs. The tall ornately pierced carved headboard, crowned with an allegorical pair of che...
Silk, Giltwood
Pink Marble Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite pink marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious pink marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless bea...
Travertine
Vintage Italian Fratelli & Toso Millefiori Glass Vase, 20th Century
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Italian Murano twin handled millefiori vase by Fratelli & Toso. The hand blown glass vase stands on a clear glass petal shaped foot each impressed with a grid patte...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$110,000
W 188 in L 202 in
18th Century Antique French Aubusson Louis XVI Period Carpet 15'8" x 16'10" Rug
Located in New York, NY
18th Century French Aubusson Louis XVI Period Carpet 15'8" x 16'10"-478 x 513 Louis XV owned this rug. Well, not really, but it certainly was made for a distinguished patron. This c...
Wool
Edwardian Egret Fountain / Urn
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
fleurdetroit offers for your consideration, offering this fantastic cast-iron fountain featuring Swans in a tight ring around the basin. In the style of the leading makers of the E...
Iron
Sold|$1,800
H 20 in W 12.5 in D 11.5 in
19th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain Vase with Snake Handles from Gien
By Gien
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France circa 1890 by the faiencerie de Gien, the antique vase is round in shape and stands on a circular base decorated with bird and leaf motifs. The large vessel feature...
Porcelain
Ormolu and Boulle Ebonised Wood Antique Vitrine Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
With panels of inlaid brass, the central door depicting a scene with cherubs playing amidst arabesque scrolls with phoenix and other exotic birds, the flanking glazed doors separated...
Brass, Bronze
Mahogany duchess dressing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany duchess dressing table, the original mirror plate in the moulded frame between carved supports, To the base with a large mahogany top above an arrangement of freeze drawers....
Wood
Samuel Robb Carved Tobacciana Trade Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Tobacciana trade sign carved by Samuel Robb, New York, Circa 1885. Figure holds a knife and bundle of cigars with tobacco boxes. Retains original base. Total height from floor is 74"...
Wood
$38,791
H 0.48 in W 2.6 in D 1.89 in
19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Music box’s sound recording available on request Antique early-19th Century Exceptional Swiss 18k gold & enamel music box, of elegant rectangular form, in the shape of an envelope, ...
Gold, Enamel
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
Imperial 19th Century Carved Wine Table raised on stand with three drawers. Exceptional table having scalloped apron with carved spandrels and carved Rams legs front set on stand of...
Elm
Chinese Craved Hardwood Coffee Table, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Chinese carved hardwood coffee table with a design of dragons, Republic Period, early 20th century, circa 1920, China. The table well-proportioned and well-carved. The to...
Hardwood
$124,850Sale Price|28% Off
H 38.25 in W 82 in D 32 in
Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French late 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany, kingwood bandings and fruitwood marquetry armorial commode with Sycamore Marquetry and gilt bronze mounts, After a...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$2,340 / set
H 11 in Dm 6 in
Pair of 19th Century Meissen Gold & White Neoclassical Serpent Handled Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th Century Meissen gold & white neoclassical serpent handled vases. Germany, circa 1880s Design attributed to E.A. Leuteritz Hard to find a pair of understated Meissen ne...
Porcelain
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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