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Glass Dog Inkwell

19th Century English Brass and Milk Glass Dog Inkwell
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English brass and milk glass dog inkwell.
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved linden wood inkwell with a realistic dog figure with glass
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Late 19th Century Sculpted Terracotta Dog Sitting Atop Enclosed Glass Inkwells
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century Terracotta Inkwell with Sculpted Dog On Top Dog sits atop two enclosed glass
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Inkwells

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Terracotta, Glass

Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique inkwell is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Inkwells

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Art Glass, Softwood

Fantastic Gilt Bronze Brass and Cut Glass Horseman & Hound Dog Desk Inkwell Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
beautiful cut glass inkwells.   
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Antique Early 1900s French Inkwells

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Bronze, Nickel

C19th Carved Wood and Velvet Black Forest Inkwell with Dog
Located in London, GB
seated dog on a naturalistic base of ferns and foliage, the cut glass inkwells retaining their original
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

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Velvet, Cut Glass, Wood

Two 19th Century English Walnut Carved Victorian Dachshund Wiener Dog Inkwells
Located in Haarlem, NL
glass inkwell inside. He has a nice carved collar with brass little rivets and in his mouth there is a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

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Brass

Two 19th Century English Walnut Carved Victorian Dachshund Wiener Dog Inkwells
Two 19th Century English Walnut Carved Victorian Dachshund Wiener Dog Inkwells
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 2.76 in W 2.37 in D 5.52 in
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell England, circa
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

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Metal, Brass

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
Located in Haarlem, NL
paws. The cat has green glass eyes, has painted stripes and the log is painted darker. The inkwell
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Glass, Bone, Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
$1,520 Sale Price / set
41% Off
H 3.55 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
precision come together in perfect harmony. The jar is masterfully carved with the head of a dog, rendered
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Eclectic Collection of Five Continental Dog-Form Inkwells
Located in London, GB
Eclectic collection of five Continental dog-form inkwells Continental, circa 1900 Measures
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Early 20th Century European Models and Miniatures

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Metal, Bronze

Eclectic Collection of Five Continental Dog-Form Inkwells
Eclectic Collection of Five Continental Dog-Form Inkwells
$5,219 / set
H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in

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Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy and Dog, Scotland 1910, H555
Located in Vancouver, BC
Figure of a boy and his dog Fitted with a square inkwell with a brass lid Pen holder to the front All
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Continental Art Deco Bronze and Black Portor Marble Desk Set, circa 1925
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
German set includes a double inkwell/pen tray with patinated bronze hunting dog with glass liners in
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20th Century Art Deco Desk Sets

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Marble

Antique Gilt Metal Double Glass Inkwells with Dachshund Dog
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique gilt metal double glass inkwells with dachshund dog in nice age appropriate condition. The
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Antique 1880s English Inkwells

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Metal

Nice Black Forest Inkwell with Carved Dog
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice black forest carving inkwell with a dog carved high on top. Two glass inkwells.
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20th Century German Inkwells

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Wood, Glass

French 19th Century Carved Wood Inkwell Dog
Located in New York, NY
Very detailed French 19th century carved wood dog inkwell holding a pen in its mouth. This is a one
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Antique Late 19th Century French Revival Inkwells

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Metal

Black Forest Dog Form Trompe L'Oeil Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand carved wooden Black Forest trompe l'oeil inkwell with glass liner. The carving is wonderful
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Antique English Bronze Figural Inkwell, Begging Dog with Glass Eyes, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
About as charming as they get, this a stunning desk-top inkwell or a delightful dog standing on his
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells

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Bronze

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Dog, Pencil Tray, 1920-1930
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful handmade Black Forest inkwell. Around 1920 / 1930. Depiction of a dog. Wood with glass
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Vintage 1920s Inkwells

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Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut

Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Pug Inkwell, 19th Century Dog Carving
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Carving in the Form of a Dog Raised up on his hind legs, the head with original glass eyes
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

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Metal

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell England, circa 1860s Presenting a
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

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Metal, Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Patinated Spelter Inkwell with Hunting Dog
Located in Dallas, TX
piece is embellished with a finely sculpted hunting dog, and has two glass ink holders with flower
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

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Metal

Swiss Dog Head Inkwell Carved Walnut Black Forest Schnauzer 1880 circa
Located in Milano, MI
A Black Forest hand-carved walnut figural inkwell in the form of a Dog’s head, with great detail
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Glass, Walnut

Swiss Antique 19th Century Black Forest Dog inkwell desk accessory hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
displaying a dog wearing a hat and monocle Detailed carving by a master carver. Comes with original glass
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Cut Glass, Wood

German Black Forest 19th Century Standing Dog Inkwell with Interior Liner & Pen
Located in Wells, ME
German black forest 19th century carved standing dog inkwell with glass liner and bone nib pen
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

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Walnut

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Early 20th Century Oil Painting of Circus Dogs
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A sweet little painting depicting two dressed up circus dogs. The dogs are painted against a sober background. The painting is oil on panel and dates from circa 1900. Presumably of ...
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Other Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Oil Painting of Circus Dogs
Early 20th Century Oil Painting of Circus Dogs
$1,435
H 12.6 in W 14.57 in D 2.37 in
1925 René Lalique Statuette Suzanne Opalescent Glass - Woman Statue
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Suzanne" vase made in 1925 in molded deep and milky opalescent glass. Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature on back and engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Excepti...
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Blown Glass

English Victorian 19th century portrait of a brown and white Spaniel dog
By George Earl
Located in Woodbury, CT
George Earl was a painter, primarily of sporting dogs and other animals. He was also the father of Maud Earl and Percy Earl, and the brother of Thomas Earl, all three of whom were al...
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1850s Victorian Animal Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Twelve Light 'A Midsummer Nights Dream', Chandelier
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Twelve light “A Midsummer Nights Dream” 42” Round chandelier Two-tier wrought iron chandelier in a cool moonlit patina With strands of moon dusted crystal beads. Measures: 4...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Queen Size Wrought Iron Canopy Bed in the Style of Phyllis Morris
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This Queen Size Wrought Iron Canopy Bed in the Style of Phyllis Morris showcases an ornate silhouette defined by dramatic scrollwork and elegant arches. The frame is crafted from wro...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

An Art Nouveau Mirror In Gilt Silvered Wooden Frame. French c.1910
By Hector Guimard
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau mirror in gilt silvered wooden frame, the typical whiplash Hector Guimard style. French c.1910
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Two Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Globular 'PRUNUS' Jars
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
TWO CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN GLOBULAR 'PRUNUS' JARS Late Qing Dynasty Each painted with prunus branches against a mottled blue 'ice' ground both with hardwood covers, doubl...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

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Ceramic

Terracotta Pug Dog
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian English terracotta pug dog with realistic rust color buckle collar. Adorable ears!
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Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Terracotta Pug Dog
Terracotta Pug Dog
$6,250
H 13 in W 9 in D 6 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Art Deco Walnut Circular Vitrine Display Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A wonderful 1930's Art Deco circular display cabinet of high quality, with ample storage on 3 glass shelves and lovely bakelite handles all sat on superb double circular feet. In gre...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines

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Bakelite, Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Architectural Bird Bookends Art Brass Co NY Geometric Pair Owl Falcon
By Art Brass Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of brass American Art Deco Bird bookends designed in sharply geometric patterns, like metropolis architectural elements of the 1920-1940. Each bird is stamped "Art Brass Co NY...
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Brass

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship. This exceptional antique studded safe, with its typical all-around hobnails and great wrought...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Kidney-Shaped Wall Mirror, Germany, 1960s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Vintage Mid-Century Modern kidney-shaped asymmetric wall mirror with a beautiful golden color plastic frame and brass knobs, veneer backplate. Germany, circa the 1960s. Dimensions: h...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Plastic, Wood

Jay Strongwater Limited Edition Enameled Peacock Figurine 250/250
By Jay Strongwater
Located in New York, NY
Jay Strongwater large limited edition enamel peacock figurine hand decorated and hand set Swarovski crystals. Limited edition no. 250/250. Overall excellent condition with normal wea...
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20th Century American Adirondack Animal Sculptures

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Crystal, Enamel

A R.Lalique Piriac Art Déco Glass Vase
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Piriac vase has a strong Art Déco design enhanced by a circle of fishes swimming above waves in relief. The vase is made in white glass with a blue patina on the lower part rep...
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20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

A R.Lalique Piriac Art Déco Glass Vase
A R.Lalique Piriac Art Déco Glass Vase
$4,784
H 7.29 in Dm 7.09 in
Chinese Black Lacquer Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With clean lines and a darkly lacquered finish, this square corner cabinet celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Dated to the mid-19th century, the tall cabine...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Glass Dog Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal glass dog inkwell for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every glass dog inkwell was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer glass dog inkwell, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each glass dog inkwell bearing Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Glass Dog Inkwell?

Prices for a glass dog inkwell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $245 and can go as high as $8,580, while the average can fetch as much as $1,282.

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.