Bronze Chinese Dragon Boat Inkwell 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Chinese dragon boat double inkwell. Original glass inserts.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Dragon Inkwell
19th Century Victorian Brass Inkwell with Winged Griffons & Integrated Pen Tray
Located in Stamford, CT
This is an impressive large 19th century Victorian brass inkwell accompanied on each side by winged griffons or dragons with serpentine tails.
Category
Antique 1890s French Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique English Regency Porcelain Worcester Dragons in Compartments Ink Well
Located in Wilton, CT
Exquisite antique Worcester porcelain desk inkstand and cover in "dragons in compartments" or "bengal tiger" pattern. A stunning piece of English Regency chinoiserie in imari palette...
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
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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 accessory.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Inkwells
Materials
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 the chiseling work developed all-over its decors. Dimensions: H 10 cm x W 31.5 x ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Edward Farmer Chinese Carved Jade & Agate Dragon Inkwell W/ Gold Gilt Filigree
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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 (1872-1942) was a well-known art dealer in New York City with over twenty-nine years...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Inkwells
Materials
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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain
Materials
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 guard dragons with serpent tails and the well has faces with griffin claw feet.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
NAP. III Inkwell Sign, Tahan a Paris Enamel Blue and Red Elephant, Dragon, Horse
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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
Napoleon III inkwell in bronze and enamel sig. Tahan a Paris, for Jean Pierre Alexandre Tahan very decorative inkwell in blue with red, inlaid also with elephant, horse, dragon.
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Figural Carved Soapstone Sculptural Inkwell, Sea Dragon & Koi circa 1900
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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 rolling sea waves and having carved top with koi (fish) finial, en verso dated with carv...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Figural Bronze Egyptian Revival Inkwell with Sea Dragons, Late 19th Century
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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 hinged crested lid flanked by opposing sea dragons on footed base with pen tray of scrol...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Emancipation Proclamation Inkstand - 19th Century Heavily Chased Brass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Featuring a heavy brass frame, chased body with phenomenal scrolling, figural motifs to inkwell bodies, dragon finials, two heavy handles and resting on four scrolled feet.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Rococo Inkwells
Materials
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 with gold accents.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Bronze and Marble Asian Desk Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The letter rack, opener and letter seal are embellished with a dragon motif. The blotter and inkwell lids are a Buddha-like character with a pointed hat and Fu Manchu moustache.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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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.
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