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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

19th Century English Brass and Milk Glass Dog Inkwell
19th Century English Brass and Milk Glass Dog Inkwell

19th Century English Brass and Milk Glass Dog Inkwell

H 8 in W 12 in D 6 in
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

Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s
Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s

Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s

H 2.56 in W 7.29 in D 4.93 in
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

Late 19th Century Sculpted Terracotta Dog Sitting Atop Enclosed Glass Inkwells
Late 19th Century Sculpted Terracotta Dog Sitting Atop Enclosed Glass Inkwells

Late 19th Century Sculpted Terracotta Dog Sitting Atop Enclosed Glass Inkwells

H 7 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
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

Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell
Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell

Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell

H 5.75 in W 4 in D 5 in
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

Fantastic Gilt Bronze Brass and Cut Glass Horseman & Hound Dog Desk Inkwell Set
Fantastic Gilt Bronze Brass and Cut Glass Horseman & Hound Dog Desk Inkwell Set

Fantastic Gilt Bronze Brass and Cut Glass Horseman & Hound Dog Desk Inkwell Set

H 7 in W 9 in D 3.5 in
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

C19th Carved Wood and Velvet Black Forest Inkwell with Dog
C19th Carved Wood and Velvet Black Forest Inkwell with Dog

C19th Carved Wood and Velvet Black Forest Inkwell with Dog

H 7.49 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
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

Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Pug Inkwell, 19th Century Dog Carving
Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Pug Inkwell, 19th Century Dog Carving

Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Pug Inkwell, 19th Century Dog Carving

H 7.09 in W 3.04 in D 4.14 in
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

Two 19th Century English Walnut Carved Victorian Dachshund Wiener Dog Inkwells

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 Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell

19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell

H 4.5 in W 3 in D 4 in
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

Materials

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

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest

H 3.55 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
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

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Eclectic Collection of Five Continental Dog-Form Inkwells
Eclectic Collection of Five Continental Dog-Form Inkwells

Eclectic Collection of Five Continental Dog-Form Inkwells

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

Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy and Dog, Scotland 1910, H555
Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy and Dog, Scotland 1910, H555

Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy and Dog, Scotland 1910, H555

H 6.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in
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

Continental Art Deco Bronze and Black Portor Marble Desk Set, circa 1925
Continental Art Deco Bronze and Black Portor Marble Desk Set, circa 1925

Continental Art Deco Bronze and Black Portor Marble Desk Set, circa 1925

H 4 in W 17.75 in D 6.5 in
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

Antique Gilt Metal Double Glass Inkwells with Dachshund Dog
Antique Gilt Metal Double Glass Inkwells with Dachshund Dog

Antique Gilt Metal Double Glass Inkwells with Dachshund Dog

H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
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

Nice Black Forest Inkwell with Carved Dog
Nice Black Forest Inkwell with Carved Dog

Nice Black Forest Inkwell with Carved Dog

H 5 in W 14 in D 8 in
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

French 19th Century Carved Wood Inkwell Dog
French 19th Century Carved Wood Inkwell Dog

French 19th Century Carved Wood Inkwell Dog

H 4.75 in W 8.5 in D 3 in
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

Black Forest Dog Form Trompe L'Oeil Inkwell
Black Forest Dog Form Trompe L'Oeil Inkwell

Black Forest Dog Form Trompe L'Oeil Inkwell

H 3.75 in W 5 in D 2.25 in
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 English Bronze Figural Inkwell, Begging Dog with Glass Eyes, circa 1890
Antique English Bronze Figural Inkwell, Begging Dog with Glass Eyes, circa 1890

Antique English Bronze Figural Inkwell, Begging Dog with Glass Eyes, circa 1890

H 5.5 in W 3 in D 4 in
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 Inkwell, Dog, Pencil Tray, 1920-1930
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Dog, Pencil Tray, 1920-1930

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Dog, Pencil Tray, 1920-1930

H 4.34 in W 3.94 in D 5.91 in
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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Brass, Metal

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell

H 3.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
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

19th Century French Louis XV Patinated Spelter Inkwell with Hunting Dog
19th Century French Louis XV Patinated Spelter Inkwell with Hunting Dog

19th Century French Louis XV Patinated Spelter Inkwell with Hunting Dog

H 9 in W 12 in D 9 in
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 Dog Head Inkwell Carved Walnut Black Forest Schnauzer 1880 circa
Swiss Dog Head Inkwell Carved Walnut Black Forest Schnauzer 1880 circa

Swiss Dog Head Inkwell Carved Walnut Black Forest Schnauzer 1880 circa

H 4.34 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in
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

Swiss Antique 19th Century Black Forest Dog inkwell desk accessory hand carved
Swiss Antique 19th Century Black Forest Dog inkwell desk accessory hand carved

Swiss Antique 19th Century Black Forest Dog inkwell desk accessory hand carved

H 7.09 in W 5.12 in D 5.91 in
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

German Black Forest 19th Century Standing Dog Inkwell with Interior Liner & Pen
German Black Forest 19th Century Standing Dog Inkwell with Interior Liner & Pen

German Black Forest 19th Century Standing Dog Inkwell with Interior Liner & Pen

H 8.25 in W 4.38 in D 4.25 in

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Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss carved black Forest shaggy dog inkwell with pen holder. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800’s it had be...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell

H 4 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
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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.

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