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19th Century French Inkwell
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French inkwell, Louis-Philippe period.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Gilt Bronze French Inkwell
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful mid-19th century gilt bronze French inkwell. Measures: 6 1/2' wide by 4" deep by 4 3/4
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Mid-19th Century French French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco French Inkwell in Black and White Marble and Bird Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Art Deco French inkwell in black marble with white veins and bird metal sculpture in a
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Metal
19th Century French Inkwell
By Samson Porcelain Factory 1
Located in London, GB
A very unusual porcelain inkwell in the 18th century style, with all three pots intact and a
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Mid-19th Century French Other French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
-cultural and economic period that France was then experiencing. Our inkwell is a simple and charming object
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant French Art Deco inkwell in gilt bronze and portor black marble with its white and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Antique French Inkwell in Gilded Brass and Porcelain
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful Antique 19th century painted and gilded brass inkwell. Floral motif with pink rose on
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19th Century French Rococo French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique French Bronze and Marble Inkwell, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French inkwell depicting a beautiful woman.
Striking color combination of soft grey
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1880s French French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th c. French Hand Painted Faience Inkwell, signed Alice Chaumeil
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good French inkwell faience with great colors and details. Minors chips on the edges but overall
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Ceramic
French Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Sander with Classical Figure to the Lid
Located in London, GB
French inkwell in gilt bronze. Classical lady after the antique to the lid. She lying back against
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1890s French French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
French Macassar Inkwell
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1920s inkstand made in Macassar wood with original glass inkwells.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Chrome
French Victorian Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian bronze square inkwell with 2 cornucopia pen holders.
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Late 19th Century French Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Ormolu Inkwell
Located in London, GB
A fine French Empire ormolu desk standish. Set upon a circular base with top and bottom mouldings
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1810s French Empire French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Ormolu
Small 1820s Travel Inkwell, France
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful antique travel inkwell in a cover of red leather.
France, early 19th Century.
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Early 19th Century French Early Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass
French Opaline And Brass Inkwell
Located in Clearwater, FL
A beautiful pale blue opaline inkwell with small hand painted flowers. With an antique brass top
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1880s French French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass
French Victorian Enamel Urn Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian enamel urn shaped inkwell with round base.
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19th Century French Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Enamel
Art Noveau Inkwell, France, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Glass inkwell with silver art nouveau iris flowers. France 1900 ca.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Silver
French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
Handmade bronze inkwell consists of three removable cups, the largest of which has a removable top
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19th Century French French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell
By Albert Cheuret
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau oval shaped bronze inkwell with pine cones and needles design (signed: ALBERT
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Empire Style French Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Empire style French bronze inkwell. Dark patinated cast bronze encrier/ink-stand on paw feet with
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19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian Boulle-style square tortoise shell and brass inlaid inkwell with crystal well.
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French 19th Century Neogothic Inkwell
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Diana the Huntress
A Louis Philippe Neo-Gothic Style Ormolu Inkwell
Rectangular in brown patina
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1850s French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French Marble and Bronze Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French marble inkwell with bronze details and two ink wells.
The piece is designed with a
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
A doré bronze and marble inkwell. It is French in the Empire style. Compartments have their little
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1920s French French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Victorian Inkwell with Bronze Figures
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian bronze inkwell of standing pheasant with roll blotter. (priced as set).
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Late 19th Century French Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Set of Two French Macassar Inkwells
By Jacques Adnet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French Macassar inkwell Art Deco ebony Macassar and crystal glass.
Macassar ebony cover with a
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Crystal
Bronze Poodle Inkwell, France, 19th Century
Located in Norwalk, CT
A detailed figure of a standard poodle stands on this antique inkwell. All bronze with wood bottom
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Early 19th Century French Regency French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th century french champlevé enameled gilt bronze ornate with colorful blue, green, yellow
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Sèvres Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
A Sèvres inkwell in immaculate condition with dorè bronze fittings and a burled wood base on paw
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1890s French French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
2-Piece French Victorian Bronze Pheasant Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian bronze inkwell of standing pheasant with roll blotter. (priced as set).
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Late 19th Century French Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
inkwell is as functional as it is beautiful. In a style reminiscent of Louis XV Rococo, two acanthus leaf
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French Crystal and Bronze Mounumental Inkwell. Signed. Escalier de Cristal Paris.
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19th Century French French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell with Eagle
By Albert Marionnet
Located in New York, NY
French Empire style (19th Cent) bronze dore inkwell with perched eagle and acorn finial (signed A
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19th Century French French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Bronze Dore Inkwell/Candleholder
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore filigree double inkwell with candleholder sides
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19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) inkwell stand in the form of a miniature secretary with roll
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19th Century Louis XV French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique Travel Inkwell, Silvered, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful travel inkwell with a silver plated lid and a bottom of black leather.
On the lid are the
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
French Empire Steel And Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Empire (19th Century) steel inkwell with gilt bronze trim with four original glass inserts
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19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Steel
French Louis XV Style Bronze Double Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze double inkwell with trophy caps and cupid playing the
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19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Ormolu-Gilded Inkwell
Located in Copenhagen, K
French cut-glass, Palisander and ormolu inkwell. Sneaks as handle and claw on ball feet. Original
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Early 19th Century French Directoire French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Floral Painted Inkwell
By Edmé Samson
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good quality bronzed mounted French porcelain inkwell with Chinoiserie floral painted designs
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Neoclassical Manner Bronze Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
Bronze inkwell, circa 1790. Rectangular form with gilt bronze footed base with patinated dark
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1760s French Neoclassical French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Inkwell by Albert Marionnet, 'French'
By Albert Marionnet
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century Art Nouveau inkwell and tidy crafted of bronze with brown and black patina
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning and rare French mid-19th century encier in Louis Revival taste with Moorish Arabesque
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
French Bronze and Siena Marble Antique Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
19th century inkstand with three jars crafted of patinated bronze, serving as inkwells. They are
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19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Inkwell
FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 1900s
Empire style inkwell in yellow Siena marble with
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Marble
Antique Lion Inkwell Desk Inkstand Napoleon French c1890
Located in Mimizan, FR
Antique Lion Inkwell Desk Inkstand French c1890
Handsome Lion
Bronze
Good condition with minor
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1890s French Neoclassical French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Brass Inkwell, Shoe, Early 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass inkwell, which shows a antique shoe.
France, around 1910.
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Early 20th Century French French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
A doré bronze and marble inkwell. It is French in the Empire style. Compartments have their little
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1890s French French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Silver and Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) silver plate on bronze oval shaped inkwell with handles and
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19th Century Louis XV French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell, made from glass with brass.
France, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique French Brass Double Inkwell with Foliage Decoration
Located in Sofia, BG
Double inkwell made in brass with detailed and very beautiful foliage decoration.
France, circa
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Early 20th Century French French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Empire St. Oval Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Empire st. oval ormolu inkwell. The inkwell is raised by pawed
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19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Inkwell, Shoe, Boot, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Cute antique inkwell in shape of a shoe.
The original ceramic ink insert is existing.
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Late 19th Century French Early Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Crystal and Doré Bronze Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French etched crystal and doré bronze inkwell with bronze carved detail.
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19th Century French French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Malachite Inkwell Desk Set French Inkstand
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French malachite desk inkwell set
Love the colour and grain to the malachite which really
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1880s French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Glass
19th Century French Boulle Inkwell of Large Proportions
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional 19th century Boulle work inkwell, of rectangular form, fitted with two cut glass ink
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19th Century French Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass
French Victorian Embossed Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian rectangular double glass inkwell with incised monogrammed sterling silver hinged
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Late 19th Century French Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Silver
Antique Crystal Glass Inkwell, Hermes, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell made of heavy crystal glass, high-quality workmanship with a gold-plated lid.
The
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
1870s French Bronze and Enamel Inkwell Set
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1870s French bronze and enamel inkwell set. 6 pieces. Painted portraits.
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1870s French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Gilt Bronze Dog-House Inkwell, 19th Century, French
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming French gilt bronze inkwell in the form of a dog house with the roof on a hinge to store
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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French Antique Inkwells For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of French antique inkwells available for sale. Each of these unique French antique inkwells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. There are all kinds of French antique inkwells available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Art Nouveau and Neoclassical French antique inkwells are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made French antique inkwells over the years, but those made by Armand Guénard, Ferdinand Barbedienne and E. Dreyfous are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are French Antique Inkwells?
Prices for French antique inkwells can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French antique inkwells begin at $175 and can go as high as $15,462, while the average can fetch as much as $1,228.
Finding the Right desk-accessories for You
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
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Questions About French Antique Inkwells
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
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