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Frog Inkwell

Samuel Jacob Edwardian Sterling Silver Frog Inkwell
Samuel Jacob Edwardian Sterling Silver Frog Inkwell

Samuel Jacob Edwardian Sterling Silver Frog Inkwell

By Samuel Jacob

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

antique Edwardian English sterling silver inkwell has been modelled in the form of a perched frog. The

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Frog Inkwell by Émile Müller
Art Nouveau Frog Inkwell by Émile Müller

Art Nouveau Frog Inkwell by Émile Müller

$10,600

H 9.5 in W 5 in D 4.75 in

Art Nouveau Frog Inkwell by Émile Müller

By Emile Müller

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...

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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Earthenware

A Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
A Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

A Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

) flanked by two climbing lobsters. The basin as a shollow dish with a frog spout the conforming inkwells

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

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Bronze encrier - Depiction of a Japanese bronze inkwell in the shape of a frog.

Bronze encrier - Depiction of a Japanese bronze inkwell in the shape of a frog.

By Félix Hilaire Buhot

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

Etching on wove paper. From the set "Japonisme, dix eaux-fortes", published in 1883. State: Third state of 4. Reference: Bourcard 18. Made by Felix Buhot after own design. Felix ...

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1880s Animal Prints

Materials

Etching

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Inkwell
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Inkwell

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Inkwell

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H 6.13 in W 8 in D 8 in

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Inkwell

By Albert Marionnet

Located in Houston, TX

inkwell depicts a crane, heron or water fowl resting on a lily pad with a frog. Our bronze inkwell has a

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

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Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

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Located in New York, NY

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Extra Large Jurassic Ammonite Fossil with Leafy Suture Patterns
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Located in Warrenton, OR

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Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
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By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

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$2,060

H 6.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

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Located in New York, NY

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Napoleon III Empire Revival Mahogany Gilt and Patinated Bronze Credenza Buffet
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By Thomire & Cie.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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19th Century French Coat and Umbrella Stand
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$4,950

H 81.25 in W 39 in D 10.5 in

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Located in Pembroke, MA

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Majolica Palissy Fish Heads Oyster Plate Thomas Sergent, circa 1880
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By Thomas Victor Sergent

Located in Austin, TX

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MONUMENTAL 3 METER EMPEROR ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 CARVED ENGLISH BURR OAK TESTER BED
MONUMENTAL 3 METER EMPEROR ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 CARVED ENGLISH BURR OAK TESTER BED

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Dioptase With Plancheite on Calcite

Dioptase With Plancheite on Calcite

Sold|$20,000

H 3.5 in W 4.38 in D 1.5 in

Dioptase With Plancheite on Calcite

Located in New York, NY

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1920 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Soucis Glass Pate De Verre

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By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

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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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