Dragon Inkwell
19th Century Bronze Inkwell
Located in Delft, NL
with the head of a dragon to lay a pen on. The lid of the inkwell is in a yellow bronze color, except
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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells
Materials
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Victorian English Inkwell in Silver Plated, Queen Anne Style
Located in Prato, Tuscany
silver plated inkwell; it has a balanced and harmonious shape; on the top are housed two solid and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Inkwells
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Crystal, Silver Plate
A Russian silver inkwell, jeweler: Johann Fredrik Akerblom, St. Petersburg 1836.
Located in Milan, IT
A Russian silver figured inkwell, jeweler: Johann Fredrik Akerblom, taster Mikhail Mikhailovich
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H 3.5 in W 4 in D 2 in
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.
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Rococo Inkwells
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Brass
Antique 1926 Sterling Silver Nephrite and Rose Quartz Inkstand
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
a fish, in addition to an open jawed dragon style head and clawed legs.
The ornamentation to the
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Vintage 1920s British Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Located in Toledo, OH
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Located in Epfach, DE
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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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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