19th Century English Georgian Silver Plate Inkwell with Crystal Well
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style (19th Century) oval shaped silver plate inkwell with crystal well on 4 legs.
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Inkwells
Crystal
19th Century English Georgian Silver Plate Inkwell with Crystal Well
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style (19th Century) oval shaped silver plate inkwell with crystal well on 4 legs.
Crystal
James Young 18th-Century Silver Inkwell
By James Young
Located in New Orleans, LA
This superlative, Georgian-period silver inkwell was crafted by 18th century London silversmith James Young.
Silver
Sterling Silver Mounted Inkwell, Circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
Sterling mounted horse hoof inkwell marked by the maker C & Co. from Chester, and date marked 1920. Great piece for display on a shelf or desk.
Sterling Silver
18th/19th Century English Georgian III Period Matthew Boulton Inkstand
By Matthew Boulton
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality Georgian III period silver plated inkstand by celebrated English silversmith Matthew Boulton, displaying all of the timeless elegance and sophisticated style the perio...
Silver Plate
Silver Plate and Crystal Ink Stand
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning ink stand in Georgian style. Silver Plate and Crystal or cut glass ink wells. Candle holder to light the way. Stamped with makers marks.
Crystal, Silver Plate
George V Sterling Silver & Crystal Desk Inkwell
Located in Summerland, CA
George V Sterling Silver & Crystal Desk Standish, London 1918 An elegant and complete George V sterling silver desk standish (inkwell set), hallmarked London, 1918. The rectangular ...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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H 5.52 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
19th Century Georgian Silver-Gilt 'Birth Of Venus' Inkwell, John Bridge, c. 1824
By John Bridge
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Georgian solid silver-gilt on green marble inkwell depicting the birth of Venus (Aphrodite).
Marble, Sterling Silver
English Sterling Georgian Style Inkstand Inkwell, London 1925 Harrods
By Harrods Ltd (Richard Woodman Burbridge)
Located in Toronto, Ontario
English Sterling Silver Georgian style Inkstand Inkwell, London 1925 retailed by Harrods.
Sterling Silver
Georgian Style Sterling Silver Footed Inkstand
By Crichton Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Georgian style sterling silver, "bun"-footed inkstand, London, 1916, Crichton Bros. - makers.
Sterling Silver
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H 2.75 in W 10.5 in D 4 in
Old English Ellis Silver Plate Georgian Style, "Adam" Influenced Inkstand
By Ellis Bros.
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very rare English Ellis silver plate "Georgian style "Adam" influenced inkstand with original panel cut crystal lidded inkwell.
Silver Plate
Antique English Sterling Silver Inkstand, London, 1905
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique English sterling silver inkstand London 1905 James Parkes. Rectangular shape, gadroon, and shell foliate cornices on four turned paw supports. Retaining its original cut glas...
Sterling Silver
English Silver Plate Standish by Elkington, Mason & Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English silver plate ink stand with double pen reservoirs fitted with a pair of covered ink jars flanking the chamber stick mounted with a snuffer, resting on figural supports bel...
Silver Plate
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H 5 in W 9 in D 6.25 in
Fabulous Antique English Sterling and Cut Glass Hand Pierced Double Inkstand
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Exquisite Antique English hallmarked STERLING SILVER and cut crystal Two Bottle Inkstand or Standish, hallmarked London, 1904/'05 with maker's marks for the Royal Warranted silversmi...
Silver
Antique English Campaign Military Writing Box by Hewlins
Located in Northampton, GB
When opened, the interior of the box reveals a campaign-type interior with partitions housing two rare Georgian sterling silver inkwells, both engraved with the following: Crown, ini...
Brass, Steel
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H 3.4 in W 7.25 in D 5.4 in
Antique Silver Inkstand Inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co
By Gibson & Langman
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver inkstand inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Plain rectangular form on four turned feet, shaped Chippendale like border, well section for pen and squa...
Sterling Silver
18th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Inkwell Desk Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georgian period Sheffield silver plate on copper inkwell set.
Sheffield Plate
Rare, Georgian, Derby Inkwell, Porcelain, Kings Pattern, circa 1815
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Early porcelain derby ink wells are rare. This inkwell is beautifully hand-decorated in one of the derby's bold Imari patterns called the; Old Japan or Kings pattern. The item is ri...
Porcelain
Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp
Located in Northampton, GB
The Antique Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp is complete with a sterling Silver Georgian inkwell dating to 1818 and a Bramah lock signed J.
Silver, Brass
Early 20th Century Silver Inkstand, Sheffield, 1908 by Harry Atkin
By Harry Atkin 1
Located in London, GB
This charming example with its two original glass inkwells; the tray and both lids hallmarked Sheffield, silver, 1908 and makers mark of "HA" for the Atkin Bros, Harry Atkin. The fi...
Silver
$17,200
H 9.45 in W 16.54 in D 13.39 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
Faithful copy of the writing service by the silversmith Pietro Rubini, Milan c.1775 The inkstand is composed of a shaped tray supported by 4 rocailles feet, modeled along the entire ...
Sterling Silver
$8,573
H 8.27 in W 13.39 in D 8.67 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, hHandicraft made in Italy
By Mario Vallè
Located in VALENZA, IT
The inkwell, rectangular in shape, was completely handmade obtained from a silver plate and finely embossed and chiseled with scrolls and flowers, typical of the Italian Baroque of t...
Sterling Silver
William Comyns Victorian Repousse Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkwell 1895
By William Comyns
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large Victorian inkwell by William Comyns. This has a repousse sterling design over a heavy crystal inkwell. The hinged lid is monogrammed with a JP. The piece is dated 1895.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
An English Silver Plated Casket, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An English Silver Plated Casket, Early 20th Century Description: The oval shaped repousse moulded casket with stepped lid, over body with central reeded oval and swags of fruit and ...
Silver Plate
$549
H 4.73 in Dm 3.55 in
Early 20th Century Cut Glass Inkwell with Silver Mountings, Birmingham, 1905
Located in Greven, DE
English Inkwell with Faceted Crystal Body Origin: United Kingdom, Birmingham Material: Cut crystal, sterling silver mount Date: 1905 Dimensions: H × Ø: 13 × 9 cm Description: This...
Silver
Unusual Antique Silver Inkwell & Document Box
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Silver Inkwell & Document Box. No apparent hallmarks so we are assuming this is silver plate.
Silver Plate
$3,950 / set
H 8 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
1900s English Crystal and Silver Plated Sheffield Inkwell on Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1900s English crystal and silver plated Sheffield inkwell on handled tray. The tray measurement is: Depth: 10 inches. Height: 2.75 inches. Width: 14 inches. The measurement below...
Crystal, Silver Plate
Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell England 1905
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome sterling silver antique inkwell has a lovely, simple design and was made by William Harrison Walter, circa 1905. It has a high polished profile, with a hinged lid and is wei...
Sterling Silver
$795
H 7.5 in W 15 in D 8.75 in
Antique English Regency Georgian Silver Plated Covered Chafing Serving Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency Georgian Silver Plated Covered Chafing Serving Dish Raised on Lion Paw Feet. Item features a removable twin handle serving dish with removable top handle allo...
Silver Plate
$2,562
H 5.91 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Jewellery Casket Walker and Hall 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Victorian silver plated casket bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmiths, Walker and Hall, Circa 1840 in date. The square casket freatures an epi...
Silver Plate
French 19th Century Silver Plated Casket
Located in London, GB
The whole casket is richly decorated. Standing on lions paw feet adorned with baroque motifs the scene on top depicts cupid stood beside two lovers (possibly) Daphne and Apollo. The ...
Silver Plate
$601
H 3.5 in W 9.2 in D 5.5 in
A J Seward of Birmingham Arts and Crafts Hammered Electro-Plated Double Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Arthur John Seward of Birmingham. An Arts and Crafts hammered electro-plated double inkstand, stamped mark.
EPNS
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 4 in D 4 in
English Silver Inkwell, Stamped Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company
Located in Spencertown, NY
The rectangular inkwell with flat hinged lid, opening to reveal ceramic well and cut-glass liner beneath. Hallmarks on inside cover, rear and underside.
$1,380Sale Price|20% Off
H 5 in W 9.38 in D 5.88 in
Antique French Belle Époque Classical Silver Inkwell on Stand
Located in New York, NY
French 950 silver inkwell on stand, circa 1910. Straight sides with vertically applied strapwork bands; curved bottom and raised foot. Cover hinged and domed with flower-head finial....
Silver
George III Sterling Silver Ink Stand
By Paul Storr
Located in Torino, IT
Hallmarked in London, 1795 by Paul Storr, this very handsome, George III, formerly antique silver cruet set later converted into an ink stand. Neoclassical frame with acanthus detai...
Sterling Silver
Antique Dutch Neoclassical Silver Tea Caddy, 1805
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Neoclassical silver tea caddy, 1805. Oval bowl; cover hinged and domed with silver-mounted wood finial. Beading and fluting. An austere vessel for keeping fresh the precious le...
Silver
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$3,450
H 15 in W 10 in D 0.65 in
Wonderful French Ormolu Purple Enamel Gilt Bronze Bow Picture Frame Miniature
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful and rare French ormolu bronze and purple enamel picture frame with a miniature on the top with bows and tassels. Frame: 10" W X 15" H Picture:7" W X 9&q...
Bronze, Enamel
Mid 18th Century Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug, 1760
Located in New York, NY
Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug Made in Axminster, Devon, Great Britain, circa 1760 (George III) Provenance: Baron Guy de Rothschild 29' 10" x 17' 11" (909.32 x 546.10 cm)
Wool
$4,930
H 20.48 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate and elegant sideboard, veneered with a wonderful textured walnut.
Nutwood
$444,121
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
Fine French Art Deco amboyna vanity/ dressing table w/ brass trim
Located in New York City, NY
As an ode to the glamour of the Roaring Twenties, this stunning original 1930s dressing table exudes Hollywood glamour with its exotic amboyna grain. The wood exhibits exquisite an...
Brass
19th Century French onyx + ormolu jewellery casket.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French 19th Century onyx, ormolu mounted jewellery casket, having Pietra dura floral plaques to each corner, set into classically shaped gilded ormolu mounts. Ba...
Onyx, Ormolu
$19,500
H 31 in W 33 in
19th century English portrait of a White/grey hunter in a stable
By Charles Towne
Located in Woodbury, CT
English 19th century portrait of a White / Grey hunter in a stable. Charles Towne was born in Wigan in 1763. He was trained as a coach painter, and by the age of 17 was set up in t...
Oil, Canvas
$14,850Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in L 32 in
Pair of French 19th-20th Century Regency Style Gilt-Bronze Sconces after Feuchèr
By Pierre-François Feuchère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive pair of French 19th-20th century Regence style gilt bronze five-light figural wall lights, each with a ribbon-tied back-plate suspending a plumed helmet and centred by ...
Bronze
French Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and beautiful alabaster Pendant Lamp. The thickness of the alabaster is about 1 cm (0.25in). The lamp gives a warm, ambient light and unusual effects, made in France in the 1920...
Alabaster
Carved Pine Rocking Horse
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved and painted pine rocking horse with leather saddle and harness on trestle rocker. Dimensions Height 47 inches Width 66 inches Depth 19 inches.
Pine
$899
H 6 in Dm 3.13 in
Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate Horse Head Stirrup Cup Barware - Hunt Club
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plated Horse Head hunting Equestrian Stirrup Cup. This drinking / vessel cup can rest on the head or be displayed turned over with the he...
Silver Plate, Metal
English Cast Iron Umbrella / Cane Stand. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast iron umbrella / cane stand with three section top, scrolled floral side mounts, four removable pans, and terminating on decorative cast egg and dart base.
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished by elaborate carving throughout in a neoclassical motif the inclu...
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
$9,800
H 35.5 in W 72 in D 29 in
Period George III Cuban Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard of Late 18th Century
Located in Essex, MA
Period George III magnificently figured Cuban mahogany sideboard. Bowfront Original finish cleaned and waxed Beautiful patina and color Sectioned central drawer Flanking side ...
Mahogany
Quantum Bar
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
The charcoal oak exterior of this bar is segmented by a copper stringing pattern which directs the path of the wood grain. Within the bar, the copper shelving provides a striking con...
Copper
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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