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French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy
Located in London, GB
An attractive and unusual patinated bronze inkwell of a child feeding his dog which is chained to its kennel. The top of the kennel lifts off to reveal the porcelain inkwell within. ...
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Antique 1850s French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy
French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy

French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy

H 4.5 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870
Located in Central England, GB
This very stylish French Empire gilt bronze and marble inkstand is a fine example. It is made from
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870
A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870

A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870

H 6.5 in W 7.49 in D 6.7 in
19th Century French Champleve Inkstand
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a luxurious combination of colors in the form of a French champleve inkstand, with a square
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Antique 19th Century French Other Inkwells

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Champleve Inkstand
19th Century French Champleve Inkstand

19th Century French Champleve Inkstand

H 3 in W 5.75 in D 4 in
Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome inkwell has well-defined lines and includes spots for four writing pieces. The marble is a soft grey color and the inkwell itself nicely crafted.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand
Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand

Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand

H 6.5 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
French Silver and Enamel Inkstand, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
French silver and yellow enamel inkstand, circa 1920.  
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Early 20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Enamel, Silver

French Silver and Enamel Inkstand, circa 1920
French Silver and Enamel Inkstand, circa 1920

French Silver and Enamel Inkstand, circa 1920

H 3.5 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
Large French Gilt Bronze Marine Inkstand, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Large French gilt bronze marine inkstand, circa 1875.
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Antique 1870s French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Large French Gilt Bronze Marine Inkstand, circa 1875
Large French Gilt Bronze Marine Inkstand, circa 1875

Large French Gilt Bronze Marine Inkstand, circa 1875

H 9.25 in W 15.5 in D 7 in
Gilt Bronze Basket Form Inkstand, French, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Charles X.
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Antique 1810s French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Basket Form Inkstand, French, circa 1810
Gilt Bronze Basket Form Inkstand, French, circa 1810

Gilt Bronze Basket Form Inkstand, French, circa 1810

H 4.75 in W 4 in D 3.25 in
19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This beautifully detailed French bronze and gilt inkwell shows a Revolutionary figure sounding an
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Metal

19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand
19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand

19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand

H 7.5 in W 8 in D 6 in
Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made of brass with enameled ornaments. France, late 19th century. .
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880
Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880

Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880

H 8.27 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
French Porcelaine and Bronze Inkstand, Marks of Samson, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French Porcelaine and bronze inkstand. Marks of Samson, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

French Porcelaine and Bronze Inkstand, Marks of Samson, 19th Century
French Porcelaine and Bronze Inkstand, Marks of Samson, 19th Century

French Porcelaine and Bronze Inkstand, Marks of Samson, 19th Century

H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 9.85 in
French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
With removable globe cover revealing a removable ink-pot. The Chinese Buddha holding a quill holder in his left hand.
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Antique 1840s French Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840
French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840

French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840

H 7 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Silvered Inkwell With Bust, 19th Century, France, Double Inkstand
Located in Greven, DE
silvered and cleaned condition. France, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Silvered Inkwell With Bust, 19th Century, France, Double Inkstand
Antique Silvered Inkwell With Bust, 19th Century, France, Double Inkstand

Antique Silvered Inkwell With Bust, 19th Century, France, Double Inkstand

H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Vintage French Renaissance Silver Plated Figural Italian Inkstand Desk Inkwell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Renaissance Silver Plated Figural Italian Inkstand Desk Double Inkwell. Item
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage French Renaissance Silver Plated Figural Italian Inkstand Desk Inkwell
Vintage French Renaissance Silver Plated Figural Italian Inkstand Desk Inkwell

Vintage French Renaissance Silver Plated Figural Italian Inkstand Desk Inkwell

H 5 in W 14 in D 7 in
Nineteenth Century Cobalt Porcelain Inkstand
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a lovely porcelain ink stand, most probably French, from the nineteenth century. Brilliant
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Nineteenth Century Cobalt Porcelain Inkstand
Nineteenth Century Cobalt Porcelain Inkstand

Nineteenth Century Cobalt Porcelain Inkstand

H 5.5 in W 10 in D 6.25 in
French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Bizantine French 19th century Empire Napoleon III gilded bronze inkwell. This
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand
French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

H 4.25 in W 7.25 in D 5 in
Fabulous Antique French Hand Engraved and Enameled Cast Brass Circular Inkstand
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Antique French engraved and enameled ormolu cast brass circular inkstand with original brass
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

Fabulous Antique French Hand Engraved and Enameled Cast Brass Circular Inkstand
Fabulous Antique French Hand Engraved and Enameled Cast Brass Circular Inkstand

Fabulous Antique French Hand Engraved and Enameled Cast Brass Circular Inkstand

H 6.5 in Dm 7.88 in
Antique French Bronze D' Oré and Green Marble Napoleon Inkstand, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Bronze D' Oré and Green Marble Napoleon Inkstand, Circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Bronze D' Oré and Green Marble Napoleon Inkstand, Circa 1880.
Antique French Bronze D' Oré and Green Marble Napoleon Inkstand, Circa 1880.

Antique French Bronze D' Oré and Green Marble Napoleon Inkstand, Circa 1880.

H 12 in W 14.5 in D 8 in
Antique French Porcelain Jacob Petite Desk Set Inkstand Provenance Ava Gardner
By Jacob Petit
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning French Lavish Gilt Porcelain Ink Stand of Museum Quality and generous proportions, made by
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique French Porcelain Jacob Petite Desk Set Inkstand Provenance Ava Gardner
Antique French Porcelain Jacob Petite Desk Set Inkstand Provenance Ava Gardner

Antique French Porcelain Jacob Petite Desk Set Inkstand Provenance Ava Gardner

H 6.75 in W 9.75 in D 6.25 in
Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand wit
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand with Pen Holder 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand wit
Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand wit

Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand wit

H 4 in W 12 in D 10 in
Antique French Ormolu & Marble Double Encrier Inkstand Standish 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique French Empire Revival ormolu mounted and patinated Verde Antico marble
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Antique 1870s English Empire Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu & Marble Double Encrier Inkstand Standish 19th Century
Antique French Ormolu & Marble Double Encrier Inkstand Standish 19th Century

Antique French Ormolu & Marble Double Encrier Inkstand Standish 19th Century

H 6.7 in W 12.01 in D 5.91 in
Early 20th-C. French Gilt Bronze And Malachite Desk Pen Inkwell / Inkstand
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century highly decorative French gilt bronze, malachite and faux malachite
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Early 20th-C. French Gilt Bronze And Malachite Desk Pen Inkwell / Inkstand
Early 20th-C. French Gilt Bronze And Malachite Desk Pen Inkwell / Inkstand

Early 20th-C. French Gilt Bronze And Malachite Desk Pen Inkwell / Inkstand

H 6 in W 15 in D 7.5 in
Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Church Cathedral Siena Marble
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and Rare Example of a French Patinated Bronze Architectural Style Grand Tour Regency
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Desk Sets

Materials

Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Church Cathedral Siena Marble
Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Church Cathedral Siena Marble

Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Church Cathedral Siena Marble

H 5.25 in W 7 in D 4 in
Antique French Regency Grand Tour Bronze Crystal Desk Set Inkstand Encrier 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Heavy Gauge Chisel Cast French Grand Tour German Neo-Classical Bronze and Crystal Ink
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique French Regency Grand Tour Bronze Crystal Desk Set Inkstand Encrier 19Ct
Antique French Regency Grand Tour Bronze Crystal Desk Set Inkstand Encrier 19Ct

Antique French Regency Grand Tour Bronze Crystal Desk Set Inkstand Encrier 19Ct

H 4.25 in W 13.5 in D 9.25 in
Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkstand with two crystal inkwells. The base and the lids are made of gutta
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Resin

Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880
Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880

Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880

H 4.34 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in
19th Century French Baccarat Crystal & Oak Double Inkwell Inkstand Desk Set
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine 19th-century French Baccarat crystal and oak double inkwell and pen tray desk set. Signed
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Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th Century French Baccarat Crystal & Oak Double Inkwell Inkstand Desk Set
19th Century French Baccarat Crystal & Oak Double Inkwell Inkstand Desk Set

19th Century French Baccarat Crystal & Oak Double Inkwell Inkstand Desk Set

H 4 in W 12.75 in D 6.5 in
Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular base mounted with a round lidded ink pot with a porcelain container and a sand pot, each raised on winged lion feet, centered by a palm decorated columnar carrying ha...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'
Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'

H 5.25 in W 5 in D 2.38 in
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece Desk decorative inkwell. The base of the
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Metal

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

H 4.34 in W 4.14 in D 2.56 in
Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The black inkstand with a molded lion decoration with a shell pen tray. The two glass inkwells on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Rubber

Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century
Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century

Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century

H 4.5 in W 10.984 in D 7 in
Siena Marble and Ormolu Double Inkstand Late 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant antique Siena marble and gilt bronze inkstand inkwell. The hand carved marble base with
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Antique 1880s French Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Ormolu

Siena Marble and Ormolu Double Inkstand Late 19th Century
Siena Marble and Ormolu Double Inkstand Late 19th Century

Siena Marble and Ormolu Double Inkstand Late 19th Century

H 8 in W 9.25 in D 5.25 in
Shipping Free, 19th Century Silvered Bronze Inkstand Signed Boin Taburet, Paris
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Lisse, NL
Louis XV style inkstand with chinoiserie design, lacquered top. This rare and stylish inkstand is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Shipping Free, 19th Century Silvered Bronze Inkstand Signed Boin Taburet, Paris
Shipping Free, 19th Century Silvered Bronze Inkstand Signed Boin Taburet, Paris

Shipping Free, 19th Century Silvered Bronze Inkstand Signed Boin Taburet, Paris

H 6.75 in W 18 in D 13 in
Antique Baccarat Crystal Glass Inkstand, Pen Holder, Desk Utensil, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Great Baccarat inkwell with extensive crystal cut. Places for pens are at each side. France, late
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

Antique Baccarat Crystal Glass Inkstand, Pen Holder, Desk Utensil, circa 1880
Antique Baccarat Crystal Glass Inkstand, Pen Holder, Desk Utensil, circa 1880

Antique Baccarat Crystal Glass Inkstand, Pen Holder, Desk Utensil, circa 1880

H 3.55 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique German Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Rosso Antico Marble Ormolu Burgstaller
By George Josef Burgstaller
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Chisel Cast Austrian or German Neo-Classical Ormolu and Rosso Antico Marble Ink Stand of Museum Quality and generous proportions, by George Josef Burgstaller, Late Nineteent...
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Desk Sets

Materials

Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique German Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Rosso Antico Marble Ormolu Burgstaller
Antique German Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Rosso Antico Marble Ormolu Burgstaller

Antique German Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Rosso Antico Marble Ormolu Burgstaller

H 7.75 in W 7 in D 8 in
Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
By J. C. Vickery
Located in London, GB
cabinetmaker to King Louis XIV of France, André-Charles Boulle. The inkstand is not only a finely crafted
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass

H 6.7 in W 15.16 in D 10.83 in
Inkstand in leather in the shape of a heart for love letters. Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful Inkstand in leather in the shape of a heart for your love letters. Made in France during
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Inkstand in leather in the shape of a heart for love letters. Late 19th Century
Inkstand in leather in the shape of a heart for love letters. Late 19th Century

Inkstand in leather in the shape of a heart for love letters. Late 19th Century

H 1.58 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
A Very Good 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkstand, Circa 1870
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The crescent shaped & dished ‘verdi alpi’ marble base affixed with a pair of lidded gilt bronze inkpots (glass inkwells absent), decorated with fine engine turned detail, flanking a ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Very Good 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkstand, Circa 1870
A Very Good 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkstand, Circa 1870

A Very Good 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkstand, Circa 1870

H 6 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
20th Century Marble French Art Deco Inkwell, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French marble inkstand from the Art Deco era. Inkwell for antique dealers and collectors of
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Marble

20th Century Marble French Art Deco Inkwell, 1930
20th Century Marble French Art Deco Inkwell, 1930

20th Century Marble French Art Deco Inkwell, 1930

H 5.91 in W 15.36 in D 9.45 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze Encrier Inkwell Desk Stand, Signed JF
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive fine quality antique Louis XV style French ormolu encrier / inkstand. Born in
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze Encrier Inkwell Desk Stand, Signed JF
Antique French Gilt Bronze Encrier Inkwell Desk Stand, Signed JF

Antique French Gilt Bronze Encrier Inkwell Desk Stand, Signed JF

H 8 in W 13 in D 8.5 in
Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand
By Jean de la Fontinelle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish French Art Deco pottery inkstand with a seated child in a pierrot clown dress by Jean de
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20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand
Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand

Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand

H 5.91 in W 7.68 in D 4.93 in
Gardener’s Delight, Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Beehive Model Encrier
Located in New York, NY
French gilt bronze inkstand has a beehive central well with a hay stack cover, several bees on the
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Gardener’s Delight, Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Beehive Model Encrier
Gardener’s Delight, Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Beehive Model Encrier

Gardener’s Delight, Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Beehive Model Encrier

H 7.25 in W 9.82 in D 7.25 in
Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray
By Vernis Martin
Located in Forney, TX
encrier (inkwell or inkstand) Paris, France, circa 1750, exceptionally executed in Louis 14th exotic far
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray
Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray

Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray

H 4 in W 13.75 in D 9.125 in
Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent French silver gilt inkstand made circa late 19th/early
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat
Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat

Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat

H 2.56 in W 5.12 in D 4.14 in
A Champlevé Enamel Three Piece Desk Set, Attributed to Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
a flaming torch. French, Circa 1880. Approximate Dimensions Inkstand: Height 15 cm / 6 inches
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

A Champlevé Enamel Three Piece Desk Set, Attributed to Barbedienne
A Champlevé Enamel Three Piece Desk Set, Attributed to Barbedienne

A Champlevé Enamel Three Piece Desk Set, Attributed to Barbedienne

H 5.91 in W 11.42 in D 4.73 in
Iznik-Style Ceramic and Brass-Mounted Ink Stand
By Iznik Pottery
Located in London, GB
Iznik-style ceramic and brass-mounted ink stand French, 19th Century Height 10.5cm, width 34cm
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Antique 19th Century French Islamic Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Iznik-Style Ceramic and Brass-Mounted Ink Stand
Iznik-Style Ceramic and Brass-Mounted Ink Stand

Iznik-Style Ceramic and Brass-Mounted Ink Stand

H 4.14 in W 13.39 in D 7.49 in
Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze & Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell
Located in Lisse, NL
inkstand dates from the late 19th century and it has a large number of striking Roman emperial style
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Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Roman Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze & Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell
Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze & Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell

Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze & Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell

H 4.7 in W 8 in D 8 in
Fine French Directoire Inkstand
Located in London, Middlesex
Rectangular white statuary marble inkstand with elaborate gilt bronze mounts applied to the sides
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Directoire Inkstand
Fine French Directoire Inkstand

Fine French Directoire Inkstand

H 3.35 in W 17.72 in D 9.85 in
Inkstand
Located in Toronto, ON
Choice antique mid 19th century French Boulle Inkstand
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Inkstand
Inkstand

Inkstand

H 5 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
French Haviland Limoges Porcelain Inkstand
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cover. French Haviland Limoges porcelain. Scrolling quadrapodal rectangular inkstand with gilt-molded
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

French Haviland Limoges Porcelain Inkstand
French Haviland Limoges Porcelain Inkstand

French Haviland Limoges Porcelain Inkstand

H 4.25 in W 8.75 in D 4.5 in
A Fine French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Inkstand
Located in Sharon, MA
This elaborate Baroque style inkstand has a fire gilt frame and a pair of raised urns for the
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Inkwells

A Fine French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Inkstand
A Fine French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Inkstand

A Fine French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Inkstand

H 4.5 in W 16 in D 8.25 in
19th Century French Napoleon III inkstand in Bronze Gold
Located in Paris, FR
19th French Napoleon III inkstand in Bronze Gold
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

19th Century French Napoleon III inkstand in Bronze Gold
19th Century French Napoleon III inkstand in Bronze Gold

19th Century French Napoleon III inkstand in Bronze Gold

H 2.76 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in
Antique Bronze Inkwell, Ormolu Mounted Inkstand, France 1890, H303
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique bronze inkwell, Ormolu mounted inkstand, France 1890, H303 France 1890 Bronze Bronze
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Antique 1890s French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Inkwell, Ormolu Mounted Inkstand, France 1890, H303
Antique Bronze Inkwell, Ormolu Mounted Inkstand, France 1890, H303

Antique Bronze Inkwell, Ormolu Mounted Inkstand, France 1890, H303

H 4 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Inkstand
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
(Encrier) circa 1840 After the Antoine Cosysevox. Bronze depicting Fame riding Pegasus.      
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Antique 1840s European Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Inkstand
French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Inkstand

French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Inkstand

H 24 in W 20 in D 12 in
Wonderful Old Paris Hand Painted Porcelain Inkstand, France, 1880s
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Wonderful Old Paris hand painted porcelain inkstand, France, 1880s Good condition, some minor
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Wonderful Old Paris Hand Painted Porcelain Inkstand, France, 1880s
Wonderful Old Paris Hand Painted Porcelain Inkstand, France, 1880s

Wonderful Old Paris Hand Painted Porcelain Inkstand, France, 1880s

H 3.35 in W 7.49 in D 9.65 in
French 19th century green marble and gilt bronze inkstand
Located in Paris, FR
A rectangular green marble and gilt bronze inkstand composed of two inkwells hemmed with fluted
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th century green marble and gilt bronze inkstand
French 19th century green marble and gilt bronze inkstand

French 19th century green marble and gilt bronze inkstand

H 10.24 in W 14.18 in D 7.49 in
French Porcelaine and bronze Inkstand. Marks of Samson. Nineteenth Century
Located in Madrid, ES
French Porcelaine and bronze Inkstand. Marks of Samson. Nineteenth Century
Category

Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

French Porcelaine and bronze Inkstand. Marks of Samson. Nineteenth Century
French Porcelaine and bronze Inkstand. Marks of Samson. Nineteenth Century

French Porcelaine and bronze Inkstand. Marks of Samson. Nineteenth Century

H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 9.85 in
An Agate Stone Inkstand
Located in Madrid, Madrid
An agate stone Neoclassical ink-stand with bronze feet in the shape of lion paws.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Inkwells

An Agate Stone Inkstand
An Agate Stone Inkstand

An Agate Stone Inkstand

H 6.88 in W 12.99 in D 7.28 in
Antique Double Inkstand, Linage Blue and Gilt, France, 1900, H565
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique double inkstand, linage blue and gilt, France 1900, H565 France 1900 Porcelain Floral
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Double Inkstand, Linage Blue and Gilt, France, 1900, H565
Antique Double Inkstand, Linage Blue and Gilt, France, 1900, H565

Antique Double Inkstand, Linage Blue and Gilt, France, 1900, H565

H 3.75 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
Fine French 18th Century Inkstand in Bronze Doré and Chinoiserie Lacquered Tray
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare and superb Louis XV period inkstand finely chased and gilded bronze base in a Rocaille decor
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Fine French 18th Century Inkstand in Bronze Doré and Chinoiserie Lacquered Tray
Fine French 18th Century Inkstand in Bronze Doré and Chinoiserie Lacquered Tray

Fine French 18th Century Inkstand in Bronze Doré and Chinoiserie Lacquered Tray

H 5.5 in W 13.5 in D 10.5 in
Art Nouveau .800 Continental Silver Figural Inkstand
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
An early 20th century Art Nouveau .800 continental silver inkstand. The piece depicts a nude woman
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau .800 Continental Silver Figural Inkstand
Art Nouveau .800 Continental Silver Figural Inkstand

Art Nouveau .800 Continental Silver Figural Inkstand

H 7.29 in W 9.06 in D 6.11 in
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French Inkstand For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French inkstand for your home. Each French inkstand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ceramic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French inkstand — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A French inkstand, designed in the Empire, Louis XV or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French inkstand over the years, but those crafted by Baccarat, Ferdinand Barbedienne and Boin-Taburet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Inkstand?

Prices for a French inkstand can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $140 and can go as high as $17,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,000.

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.

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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