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
18th Century Silver Inkwell by James Young
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
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/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
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
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
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
$17,742
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
$117,299
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$2,207 / set
H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 5.32 in
Three Sterling Silver Mounted Commemorative Horse Hoof Inkwells
Located in London, GB
These interesting inkwells were crafted in Britain between the Victorian period and early to mid-20th century. The works have been created from horse hooves, applied with sterlin...
Sterling Silver
$62,099
H 7.09 in W 20.48 in D 13.39 in
One-Off Winsor & Newton Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Sterling Silver 1977 Artist Box
By Windsor & Newton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Winsor & Newton 1977 Queen Elizabeth Jubilee presentation with sterling silver plaques and boxes Calamander wood Artist b...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$74,975 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.8 in
Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Beige Bessarabian Tapestry Woven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Beige Bessarabian Tapestry Woven Wool Rug Featuring an Adamesque central medallion set against a warm caramel ground, the composition is elegantly anchored by swa...
Wool
$821
H 2.37 in W 8.67 in D 6.3 in
19th Century Glazed Specimen Box Containing Wheat Agricultural Scientific Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rustically produced 19th century glazed specimen box containing wheat and grain hybrids. The pine hinged box opens to reveal two glazed and segmented sections, with a painted blue...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
$3,800 / set
H 0.79 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in
Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver Plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
By Marcel Eduoard Sandoz, Christofle, Gallia
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle. All 12 animals are different. Original case. Aver...
Silver Plate
$269,099
H 57 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...
Upholstery, Yew
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited, Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...
Gold
$1,066
H 2.37 in W 3.35 in D 3.94 in
Late 19th Century antique Snuff Box Made in a Horse's Hoof with Horn Lid
Located in Milan, IT
Snuff box made in the late 19th century in a horse's hoof and horn lid, horseshoe base of chromed metal. Metal label on the lid engraved with the owner's initials MB. Good condition....
Bone, Horn
Very Large Ophtalmotrope
Located in Peekskill, NY
What is an ophthalmotrope? An ophthalmotrope is an apparatus for demonstrating the movements of the eye and the action of the different muscles which produce them, consisting essenti...
Brass
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
$13,000
H 7.09 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
Antique Handwritten Exorcism Healing & Ritual Mystery Folk Manuscript
Located in Doha, QA
Extraordinary handwritten Baroque-era exorcistic healing and ritual manuscript originating from the Austrian–Bavarian Alpine sphere, executed entirely in German Kurrent script with s...
Paper, Leather
$41,330
H 28.3 in W 6.8 in D 20.7 in
Antique Sterling Silver Nef Centrepiece by Ludwig Neresheimer, 1923
By Ludwig Neresheimer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and rare antique George V sterling silver nef / centrepiece; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This magnificent, fine...
Sterling Silver
$1,034,996
H 33.47 in W 44.49 in D 24.81 in
Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers
By Grachev Brothers
Located in London, GB
Russian malachite and silver table by Imperial silversmiths the Grachev Brothers Russian, 1884 Measures: Height 85cm, width 113cm, depth 63cm This beautiful silver table was man...
Malachite, Silver
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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