Bronze Chinese Dragon Boat Inkwell 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Chinese dragon boat double inkwell. Original glass inserts. Circa 1870's bronze. The Dragon Boat
Antique 19th Century European Inkwells
Metal, Bronze
Bronze Chinese Dragon Boat Inkwell 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Chinese dragon boat double inkwell. Original glass inserts. Circa 1870's bronze. The Dragon Boat
Metal, Bronze
$995
H 8 in W 15.5 in D 7 in
19th Century Victorian Brass Inkwell with Winged Griffons & Integrated Pen Tray
Located in Stamford, CT
or dragons with serpentine tails. The inkwell is equipped with claw feet and a hinged lid. A pen tray
Brass
19th Century Large Bronze Inkwell with Dragons
Located in Brighton, GB
Late 19th century large bronze inkwell with dragons probably French. A very impressive desk
Bronze
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
Bronze
Sold
H 4.375 in W 8.375 in D 4.5 in
Edward Farmer Chinese Carved Jade & Agate Dragon Inkwell W/ Gold Gilt Filigree
By Edward Farmer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Edward Farmer Chinese Carved Jade & Agate Dragon Inkwell W/ Gold Gilt Filigree. Edward I. Farmer
Agate, Jade, Metal, Bronze
Antique Meissen Red Dragon Inkwell on a Saucer in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen Red Dragon inkwell on a saucer in hand-painted porcelain. Late 19th century. The
Porcelain
Large 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Dragons
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful large and heavy bronze inkwell. This inkwell features gorgeous detailing with dual
Bronze
Sold
H 4.53 in W 4.93 in D 4.53 in
NAP. III Inkwell Sign, Tahan a Paris Enamel Blue and Red Elephant, Dragon, Horse
Located in Epfach, DE
very decorative inkwell in blue with red, inlaid also with elephant, horse, dragon.
Bronze
Sold
H 5.75 in W 9 in D 3.25 in
Chinese Figural Carved Soapstone Sculptural Inkwell, Sea Dragon & Koi circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique figural Chinese carved soapstone sculptural inkwell features bi-colored dragon set in
Soapstone
Sold
H 7.5 in W 15 in D 7 in
Figural Bronze Egyptian Revival Inkwell with Sea Dragons, Late 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique figural bronze Egyptian Revival inkwell features raised inkwell with central mask and
Bronze
Emancipation Proclamation Inkstand - 19th Century Heavily Chased Brass
Located in Atlanta, GA
motifs to inkwell bodies, dragon finials, two heavy handles and resting on four scrolled feet.
Brass
Crystal Inkwell with Bronze Dragon Stand
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A crystal and brass inkwell with a hinged lid sits on the back of a bronze dragon, which is painted
Crystal, Bronze
Bronze and Marble Asian Desk Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
a dragon motif. The blotter and inkwell lids are a Buddha-like character with a pointed hat and Fu
Marble, Bronze
Attributed to Istvan Szonyi
By Istvan Szonyi
Located in Houston, TX
Hungarian Artist (1894-1960) "Reclining Nude", circa 1920s Measures: 19.5" H x 23.5" W, overall size is 28" x 32.5" Oil on canvas, inscribed lower right "Somody baratomnak szere...
Canvas
$17,372
H 30.12 in W 39.97 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage 1928 Avant Garde Art Exhibition Poster Kandinsky Picasso Klee
By Heinrich Campendonk
Located in London, GB
Original vintage art exhibition poster: Colour / Farbe Ausstellung im Kaiser-Wilhelm-Museum held at the Kaiser Wilhelm Museum in Krefeld Germany from 1-31 May 1928 presenting work by...
Paper
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).
Gold Leaf
$451,683
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
Pair of Jean Perzel Attributed 1940s Gilt Iron Wall Sconces
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Sharon, CT
A pair of very large (27.5 inches high-exclusive of globes) Gilded Cast Iron (21 lbs. each) Wall Sconces. Not signed or otherwise marked.
Iron
Antique Bronze Box from Belgium Gothic Style
Located in Miami, FL
Gothic Style, very detailed crafted antique bronze box. Marked underneath, made in Belgium. In original good condition. A-444-335
Bronze
Oval Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish.
Bronze
Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and sandblasted glasses.
Brass
Antler Champagne Cooler
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Champagne cooler made of red deer antlers, very decorative piece to fill up with ice and bottles of wine or champagne.
Antler
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
Raymond Subes French Art Deco Steel and Marble Console Table
By Raymond Subes
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco steel console table with a verde antico / green marble top and conforming base joined by scrolling apron & legs (Attributed to RAYMOND SUBES)
Marble, Steel
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Walnut Structure
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco armchairs. Walnut structure.
Walnut
English Adam Gilt Marble Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam (circa 1780) gilt wood console with a carved frieze over rams head topped fluted legs with a stretcher & alabaster veneered marble top with a verde edge.
Alabaster, Marble, Gold Leaf
$6,049
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
Poster for the "Exposition Internationale Des Arts Décoratifs", France, 1925
By P. Roque
Located in Paris, FR
This poster was created by P. Roque for the famous 1925 Decorative Arts Show held in Paris (Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs - 1925). This show is most famous as it laun...
Paper
Chinese Orange and White Dragon Vase
Located in West Hartford, CT
Large Chinese orange and white vase painted beautifully detailed dragons all around.
Porcelain
Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This special and important Swiss gold music box is chased and engraved with a set of musical instruments surrounded by elaborate swirls of ornate foliage. Embossed with a delightful ...
Gold
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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