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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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Antique 1880s Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Antique Malachite Inkwell Desk Set French Inkstand
Antique Malachite Inkwell Desk Set French Inkstand

Antique Malachite Inkwell Desk Set French Inkstand

H 5 in W 12 in D 8 in
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
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
French Silver Inkstand, Late 19th century
Located in New York, NY
Retailed by Tiffany and Co. The three compartments decorated with gadrooning, shells and floral finials, with additional laurel leaf garlands flanking a central shell on the base, th...
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Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver

French Silver Inkstand, Late 19th century
French Silver Inkstand, Late 19th century

French Silver Inkstand, Late 19th century

H 5 in W 14 in D 7.5 in
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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Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Lion Inkwell Desk Inkstand Napoleon French c1890
Antique Lion Inkwell Desk Inkstand Napoleon French c1890

Antique Lion Inkwell Desk Inkstand Napoleon French c1890

H 6.7 in W 10.24 in D 8.27 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
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
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
Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with two cut glass inkwells and pen tray over a drawer. The sides rounded. The inspiration for the decoration from designs by the master cabinet maker Andre Charles Boull...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand
Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand

Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand

H 8.75 in W 16.5 in D 10 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 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
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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
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
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

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Brass, Ormolu

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 Bronze Marble Inkwell Desk Serpent Inkstand French c1880 FREE SHIPPING
Located in Mimizan, FR
Antique bronze marble inkwell desk crystal inkstand French c1880 Unusual serpent base Bronze on
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Bronze

Antique Bronze Marble Inkwell Desk Serpent Inkstand French c1880 FREE SHIPPING
Antique Bronze Marble Inkwell Desk Serpent Inkstand French c1880 FREE SHIPPING

Antique Bronze Marble Inkwell Desk Serpent Inkstand French c1880 FREE SHIPPING

H 5.12 in W 6.11 in D 7.09 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
Art Deco Inkstand Eagle on Marble French Desk Inkwell, circa 1930
Located in Mimizan, FR
Art Deco eagle inkwell desk set, desk ornament, desk accessory Patinated Verdigris metal on variegated marble base Two inkwells one with its original glass liner the other with a l...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Inkstand Eagle on Marble French Desk Inkwell, circa 1930
Art Deco Inkstand Eagle on Marble French Desk Inkwell, circa 1930

Art Deco Inkstand Eagle on Marble French Desk Inkwell, circa 1930

H 5.42 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 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

Resin, Glass

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
Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Victorian brass inlaid ebonised wood Boulle inkstand English, 19th century Measures: height
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand
Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand

Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand

H 4.93 in W 11.03 in D 9.26 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
Italian Empire Silver and Silver Gilt Inkstand
Located in Kittery Point, ME
a lion's-paw footed oval galleried tray. Marked with a French Le Cygne import mark, and other
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Italian Empire Silver and Silver Gilt Inkstand
Italian Empire Silver and Silver Gilt Inkstand

Italian Empire Silver and Silver Gilt Inkstand

H 8.5 in W 13.5 in D 7.5 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

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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
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
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
Antique Marble & Bronze Napoleon 3 Inkstand by Marcel Debut Salon Des Beaux-Arts
By Marcel Debut
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and important French Napoleonic ink stand with female sculpture. This hand-crafted and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Marble & Bronze Napoleon 3 Inkstand by Marcel Debut Salon Des Beaux-Arts
Antique Marble & Bronze Napoleon 3 Inkstand by Marcel Debut Salon Des Beaux-Arts

Antique Marble & Bronze Napoleon 3 Inkstand by Marcel Debut Salon Des Beaux-Arts

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H 12.6 in W 12.4 in D 6.3 in
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 Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Chrome

French Macassar Inkwell
French Macassar Inkwell

French Macassar Inkwell

H 3.5 in W 12.5 in D 7.75 in
Antique Quality 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality 19th century antique French cast-brass desk set with a very attractive inkstand
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Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Quality 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set
Antique Quality 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set

Antique Quality 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set

H 6.3 in W 13.39 in D 2.76 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

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H 5.91 in W 15.36 in D 9.45 in
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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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

French Bronze and Siena Marble Antique Inkwell
French Bronze and Siena Marble Antique Inkwell

French Bronze and Siena Marble Antique Inkwell

H 6.11 in W 8.67 in D 6.11 in
Magnificent Quality Antique 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality 19th century antique French cast-brass desk set with a very attractive inkstand
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Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Quality Antique 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set
Magnificent Quality Antique 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set

Magnificent Quality Antique 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set

H 6.3 in W 13.39 in D 2.76 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

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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
Large Rococo Ormolu Antique French Clock, Genius of Music
By Cie Des Bronzes De Bruxelles, Vincenti et Cie
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
the movement to be seen. The French movement is of high quality and is by Vincenti. It is in
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Large Rococo Ormolu Antique French Clock, Genius of Music
Large Rococo Ormolu Antique French Clock, Genius of Music

Large Rococo Ormolu Antique French Clock, Genius of Music

H 19.5 in W 13 in D 6.75 in
French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This wonderfully detailed bronze inkstand is of unusably small proportions and was made to
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860
French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860

French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860

H 3.94 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in
19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
balls act as a pen rest, the inkstand raising on four ball feet. Similar to French cloisonne, each
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Antique Mid-19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell

19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell

H 3.5 in W 6 in D 4 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

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H 2.56 in W 5.12 in D 4.14 in
A 1930s High Quality Art Deco Wood and Chromed Metal French Desk Set
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Stylish desk set made in France, it's in wood and metal, composed by an inkstand and a mail holder
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

A 1930s High Quality Art Deco Wood and Chromed Metal French Desk Set
A 1930s High Quality Art Deco Wood and Chromed Metal French Desk Set

A 1930s High Quality Art Deco Wood and Chromed Metal French Desk Set

H 7.49 in W 11.82 in D 5.12 in
Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
Wonderful to find a top-notch, highly decorative and most unusual desk set, French in origin dating
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Antique 1860s French Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860
Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860

Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860

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H 5.5 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
Palatial French 19th-20th Century Allegorical Figural Cast Iron Group Torchere
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th-20th century allegorical figural cast-iron group torchere
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Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Palatial French 19th-20th Century Allegorical Figural Cast Iron Group Torchere
Palatial French 19th-20th Century Allegorical Figural Cast Iron Group Torchere

Palatial French 19th-20th Century Allegorical Figural Cast Iron Group Torchere

H 84 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Pair of French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Figural Torchères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th-20th century neoclassical style patinated cast iron figural
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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Iron

Pair of French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Figural Torchères
Pair of French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Figural Torchères

Pair of French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Figural Torchères

H 71 in W 29 in D 27.5 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Encrier
Located in Forney, TX
A rare fine French Louis XV style ormolu mounted tortoise-shell finish encrier (desk stand
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Encrier
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Encrier

19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Encrier

H 8.63 in W 11.13 in D 4.75 in
Large French 19th Century Cast-Iron Fountain Figure of a Seated Nude Maiden
By J.J. Ducel Me de Forges 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Large French 19th Century Cast-Iron Fountain Figure Modeled as a Nude Maiden Seated on a
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Antique 19th Century French Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Large French 19th Century Cast-Iron Fountain Figure of a Seated Nude Maiden
Large French 19th Century Cast-Iron Fountain Figure of a Seated Nude Maiden

Large French 19th Century Cast-Iron Fountain Figure of a Seated Nude Maiden

H 51.5 in W 22 in D 30 in
19th Century Sevres Style Bronze Mounted Encrier
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, 19th century. Bronze ormolu mounted blue ground porcelain navette- form footed encrier or
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Antique 19th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Sevres Style Bronze Mounted Encrier
19th Century Sevres Style Bronze Mounted Encrier

19th Century Sevres Style Bronze Mounted Encrier

H 6 in W 20 in D 7 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
Napoleon I Empire Encrier, Gilt Bronze and Verde Antico, Signed Basil, 1830
Located in New York, NY
Impressive gilt bronze and Verde Antico marble inkstand centered by a bust of Napoleon I, the
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Napoleon I Empire Encrier, Gilt Bronze and Verde Antico, Signed Basil, 1830
Napoleon I Empire Encrier, Gilt Bronze and Verde Antico, Signed Basil, 1830

Napoleon I Empire Encrier, Gilt Bronze and Verde Antico, Signed Basil, 1830

H 11.23 in W 12.6 in D 7.29 in
Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU
By Henri Chapu
Located in Paris, FR
(1833-1891). This old 19th century inkstand is composed of a penholder hollowed out of the marble and
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU
Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU

Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU

H 10.24 in W 16.54 in D 7.88 in
Rare Inkwell in Carved Crystal and Worked Silver by Lucien Gaillard
By Lucien Gaillard
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful inkstand in carved crystal, with frame and cover in embossed silver. Signed by Lucien
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Antique Early 1900s French Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Rare Inkwell in Carved Crystal and Worked Silver by Lucien Gaillard
Rare Inkwell in Carved Crystal and Worked Silver by Lucien Gaillard

Rare Inkwell in Carved Crystal and Worked Silver by Lucien Gaillard

H 4.73 in Dm 5.32 in
Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
inkstand is highly decorative, in very good condition and it is one of the heaviest we ever had the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders
Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders

Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders

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H 6.6 in W 12 in D 7.9 in
Chased Gilt Bronze Rocaille Louis XV Cartel by Viger, Case Attributed to Osmond
By François Viger
Located in Paris, FR
Liazenski Palace in Warsaw. Robert Osmond (1711-1789) French bronze-caster Robert Osmond was born in
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Chased Gilt Bronze Rocaille Louis XV Cartel by Viger, Case Attributed to Osmond
Chased Gilt Bronze Rocaille Louis XV Cartel by Viger, Case Attributed to Osmond

Chased Gilt Bronze Rocaille Louis XV Cartel by Viger, Case Attributed to Osmond

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H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 7.09 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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