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Gilt Bronze Encrier

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier by Paul Sormani, French c 1870
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare Louis XV Style gilt bronze Encrier, By Paul Sormani. French, circa 1870. Signed 'P
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier by Paul Sormani, French c 1870
Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier by Paul Sormani, French c 1870

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier by Paul Sormani, French c 1870

$6,516
H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Encrier Desk Stand
Located in Staffordshire, GB
French Tulipwood Desk Stand with Gilt Bronze Rococo style surround, a winged cherub sits holding
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Encrier Desk Stand
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Encrier Desk Stand

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Encrier Desk Stand

$923
H 3.94 in W 12.6 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

$3,500
H 8 in W 13 in D 8.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier Inkwell by Boin Taburet
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze, mahogany and porcelain Encrier (Inkwell
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier Inkwell by Boin Taburet
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier Inkwell by Boin Taburet

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier Inkwell by Boin Taburet

$6,450 Sale Price
56% Off
H 6 in W 17 in D 12 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'

$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.25 in W 5 in D 2.38 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

$4,500
H 7.25 in W 9.82 in D 7.25 in
Exquisite Rococo Gilt-Bronze Malachite Encrier Inkwell Desk Set ca. 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
great personality and individuality. The body of the inkwell is comprised of a gilt bronze that
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Antique 19th Century Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Exquisite Rococo Gilt-Bronze Malachite Encrier Inkwell Desk Set ca. 1880
Exquisite Rococo Gilt-Bronze Malachite Encrier Inkwell Desk Set ca. 1880

Exquisite Rococo Gilt-Bronze Malachite Encrier Inkwell Desk Set ca. 1880

$4,500
H 5.13 in W 13.13 in D 10.25 in
A Louis XV-Style Lacquer, Porcelain and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Encrier
Located in Dallas, TX
a Louis XV-style lacquer, porcelain and gilt bronze-mounted encrier (inkwell / inkstand), Chinese
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

A Louis XV-Style Lacquer, Porcelain and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Encrier
A Louis XV-Style Lacquer, Porcelain and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Encrier

A Louis XV-Style Lacquer, Porcelain and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Encrier

$6,800
H 7.5 in W 22.25 in D 13.25 in
Silvered Brass and Gilt Encrier with Shepherdess and Monogram, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming encrier, or inkwell, is made from silvered brass and gilt bronze. A central gilded
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Silvered Brass and Gilt Encrier with Shepherdess and Monogram, circa 1900
Silvered Brass and Gilt Encrier with Shepherdess and Monogram, circa 1900

Silvered Brass and Gilt Encrier with Shepherdess and Monogram, circa 1900

$1,280
H 9.5 in W 18.625 in D 11.375 in
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
finely ciseled gilt bronze mounts. Malachite artefacts are characteristic of the rich and refined
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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans

Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans

$19,489
H 7.09 in W 11.62 in D 7.09 in
Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray
By Vernis Martin
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce nearly 300 year old Louis XV (1715-1774) period French gilt bronze ormolu mounted Japanned
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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

$2,250
H 4 in W 13.75 in D 9.125 in

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Encrier of Gilt Bronze / Flower Basket of Roses with Butterfly
Located in Dallas, TX
A curious gilt bronze encrier (inkwell) in the form of a flower basket / flower pot with blooming
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Encrier of Gilt Bronze / Flower Basket of Roses with Butterfly
Encrier of Gilt Bronze / Flower Basket of Roses with Butterfly

Encrier of Gilt Bronze / Flower Basket of Roses with Butterfly

H 7.5 in Dm 3.75 in
Large Rouge Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell Encrier, Attributed to Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Queens, NY
A large rouge marble and gilt bronze inkwell Encrier, attributed to Barbedienne. Of rectangular
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Rouge Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell Encrier, Attributed to Barbedienne
Large Rouge Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell Encrier, Attributed to Barbedienne

Large Rouge Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell Encrier, Attributed to Barbedienne

H 8 in W 16 in D 8 in
A Fine Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Porcelain-Mounted Ormolu Encrier
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Porcelain-Mounted Ormolu Encrier Mid 19th Century Of
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

A Fine Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Porcelain-Mounted Ormolu Encrier
A Fine Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Porcelain-Mounted Ormolu Encrier

A Fine Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Porcelain-Mounted Ormolu Encrier

H 13.5 in W 18.5 in
Louis XV Chinoiserie Encrier with Rare Bronze Monkey Castings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XV style chinoiserie encrier with raised painted urns and an 18th Century coromandel lacquer
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Chinoiserie Encrier with Rare Bronze Monkey Castings
Louis XV Chinoiserie Encrier with Rare Bronze Monkey Castings

Louis XV Chinoiserie Encrier with Rare Bronze Monkey Castings

H 5 in W 13 in D 11 in
19th Century French Inkwell Bronze Louis XV Style Dore Encrier Desk Set
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique French Louis XV style doré bronze inkwell encrier desk set ormolu gilt. An exceptionally
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Inkwell Bronze Louis XV Style Dore Encrier Desk Set
19th Century French Inkwell Bronze Louis XV Style Dore Encrier Desk Set

19th Century French Inkwell Bronze Louis XV Style Dore Encrier Desk Set

H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 8 in
French Empire Style Ormolu Encrier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine French Empire style ormolu encrier, the gilt bronze eagle flanked by 2 inkwells with liners
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Style Ormolu Encrier
French Empire Style Ormolu Encrier

French Empire Style Ormolu Encrier

H 8.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Georges Flamand “Whirlpool” Tray
By Georges Flamand
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau gilt bronze figural encrier by Georges Flamand The whirlpool tray features a
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

Georges Flamand “Whirlpool” Tray
Georges Flamand “Whirlpool” Tray

Georges Flamand “Whirlpool” Tray

H 9 in Dm 10.5 in
19th Century Marble and Gilt-Bronze Writing Desk Set
Located in Berlin, DE
A fine marble and gilt-bronze Encrier set consisting of a letter rack and double inkwell set of
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Antique 1850s French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Marble and Gilt-Bronze Writing Desk Set
19th Century Marble and Gilt-Bronze Writing Desk Set

19th Century Marble and Gilt-Bronze Writing Desk Set

H 8.27 in W 18.51 in D 8.67 in
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Burl Fruitwood Encrier
Located in New York, NY
French Empire gilt bronze and burl fruitwood encrier. Central candlestick surrounded by four quill
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Burl Fruitwood Encrier
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Burl Fruitwood Encrier

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Burl Fruitwood Encrier

H 6 in W 7 in D 4.5 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
Antique Napoleon III Ormolu-Mounted Marble Encrier /Seated Goddess Holding Globe
Located in Tarry Town, NY
sophistication. The rectangular base features engraved scenes of mythological figures in gilt bronze around the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Napoleon III Ormolu-Mounted Marble Encrier /Seated Goddess Holding Globe
Antique Napoleon III Ormolu-Mounted Marble Encrier /Seated Goddess Holding Globe

Antique Napoleon III Ormolu-Mounted Marble Encrier /Seated Goddess Holding Globe

H 12 in W 15.5 in D 9 in
Charles X Encrier Surmounted with a Bust of Homer
Located in New York, NY
the Odyssey. Cast in bronze, chiseled and gilded, it was made in France around 1825, during the reign
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Antique 1820s French Charles X Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Charles X Encrier Surmounted with a Bust of Homer
Charles X Encrier Surmounted with a Bust of Homer

Charles X Encrier Surmounted with a Bust of Homer

H 11.25 in W 5 in D 5 in

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18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
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Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
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Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

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Paint

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Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm

Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm

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Bronze

Inkwell Charles X French Gothic in Patinated Bronze, 19th Century
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Inkwell Charles X French Gothic in Patinated Bronze, 19th Century

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Ormolu

Late 19th Century 'Sormani' Ormolu Inkwell
Late 19th Century 'Sormani' Ormolu Inkwell

Late 19th Century 'Sormani' Ormolu Inkwell

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Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful mid-19th century gilt bronze French inkwell. Measures: 6 1/2' wide by 4" deep by 4 3/4" tall.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Inkwells

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Bronze

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

19th Century Gilt Bronze French Inkwell

$2,250
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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880

Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880

$1,018
H 11.42 in W 17.92 in D 11.03 in
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Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.

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Gilt Bronze Encrier For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gilt bronze encrier for your home. A gilt bronze encrier — often made from metal, bronze and ceramic — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect gilt bronze encrier — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A gilt bronze encrier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in louis xv, Empire and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory, Boin-Taburet and François Linke each produced at least one beautiful gilt bronze encrier that is worth considering.

How Much is a Gilt Bronze Encrier?

Prices for a gilt bronze encrier start at $378 and top out at $65,366 with the average selling for $4,763.

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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