19th Century English Brass and Milk Glass Dog Inkwell
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English brass and milk 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.
Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved linden wood inkwell with a realistic dog figure with glass eyes.
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 inkwells Measures: 7" H, 6.5" W, 3" D.
Terracotta, Glass
19th Century English Bronze Dog-Head Inkwell with Glass Insert and Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking English bronze inkwell dating to the 19th century, designed as a finely modeled dog’s head set at the center of a broad circular tray.
Bronze
Fantastic Gilt Bronze Brass and Cut Glass Horseman & Hound Dog Desk Inkwell Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
There are two beautiful cut glass inkwells.
Bronze, Nickel
C19th Carved Wood and Velvet Black Forest Inkwell with Dog
Located in London, GB
Wonderful German late 19th century carved wood black Forest inkwell. Beautifully carved with a seated dog on a naturalistic base of ferns and foliage, the cut glass inkwells retainin...
Velvet, Cut Glass, Wood
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Two 19th Century English Walnut Carved Victorian Dachshund Wiener Dog Inkwells
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of two very cute original 19th century carved wooden Victorian era wiener dogs or dachshund inkwells. The bigger one, which is a dachshund head, has a hinged lid that opens to r...
Brass
$1,520Sale Price / set|41% Off
19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very cute set of two 19th century Black Forest, Schwarzwald, Forêt Noir carved walnut dog and cat heads with glass eyes and ink well with log pen rest.
Glass, Bone, Walnut
Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully Carved Black Forest Ink Jar, Late 19th Century, Switzerland A gorgeous and finely crafted Black Forest style ink jar dating from the late 19th century, created in Switze...
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: Largest: Height 12cm, width 30cm, depth 18cm Smallest: Height 10cm, diameter 7.5cm T...
Metal, Bronze
Unavailable
H 6.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in
Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy and Dog, Scotland 1910, H555
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy And Dog, Scotland 1910, H555 Scotland 1910 Brass Figure of a boy and his dog Fitted with a square inkwell with a brass lid Pen holder to ...
Silver Plate
Unavailable
H 4 in W 17.75 in D 6.5 in
Continental Art Deco Bronze and Black Portor Marble Desk Set, circa 1925
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Continental Art Deco Bronze and Black Portor Marble Desk Set, circa 1925 Continental, likely German set includes a double inkwell/pen tray with patinated bronze hunting dog with g...
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.
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.
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 of a kind inkwell with its original glass container and metal cover.
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, including the well worn sole of the shoe and wrinkled leather. The eyes are glass.
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 5.5 in W 3 in D 4 in
Antique English Bronze Figural Inkwell, Begging Dog with Glass Eyes, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
The dog retains it's original small amber glass eyes.
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 eyes.
Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut
Sold
H 7.09 in W 3.04 in D 4.14 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 tilts back to reveal the original glass inkwell inside.
Metal
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carved and polychromed in the likeness of a dog's head, this inkwell showcases intricate details and features inset glass eyes that bring the piece to life.
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Patinated Spelter Inkwell with Hunting Dog
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your desk with this fine, antique inkwell from France, circa 1870. The patinated spelter piece is embellished with a finely sculpted hunting dog, and has two glass ink holde...
Metal
Sold
H 4.34 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 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 and retaining two large brown glass eyes.
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 7.09 in W 5.12 in D 5.91 in
Swiss Antique 19th Century Black Forest Dog inkwell desk accessory hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved displaying a dog wearing a hat and monocle Detailed carving by a master carver.
Cut Glass, Wood
Sold
H 8.25 in W 4.38 in D 4.25 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. Finely carved walnut with blown glass interior ink and glass eyes.
Walnut
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece Desk decorative inkwell. The base of the inkstand is made of clear crystal, intricately cut glass with a pattern that reflec...
Crystal, Metal
Austrian Bronze Dog 'ashtray and phosphor'
By Friedrich Gornik
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Austrian bronze dog (ashtray and phosphor) Artist: F. Gornik sealed at its base circa 1900 perfect condition.
Bronze
$2,217
H 21.66 in W 4.34 in D 23.23 in
Antique Glazed Terracotta Dog Sculpture, English Labrador, Circa 1880
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Dog in glazed terracotta, 19th century (or before). Labrador, presumably English.
Terracotta
Cast Iron Figure Of A Seated Dog
Located in Essex, MA
Large heavy seated male dog. Well cast with nice details.Seated on a plinth base.
Iron
$2,071Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.34 in W 8.47 in D 2.76 in
19th Century Bronze Setter Dog Sculpture After P.J. Mêne, French Art
Located in York, GB
A fine bronze Animalier sculpture of a setter dog after the renowned French sculptor p j mene from a private collector Height: 11cm. Length: 21.5cm base 7 cm Signed in excellent cond...
Bronze
19th Century Austrian Terracotta Dog
Located in London, GB
An exceptional large Austrian 19th century painted terracotta dog. In reclining position, hand painted with original glass eyes. Particularly expressive and detailed face. ...
Terracotta
French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight / Ashtray , Austria, 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
French bulldog bronze figure / sculpture desk paperweight Ashtray - Austria 1920´s. Marked Austria. Very nice conditions. Bronze is mounted over a marble base. We have specialized i...
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Bronze Sporting Dog Pipe Stand with Catchall Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
A handsome vintage pipe stand featuring a finely cast seated sporting dog, likely an English Cocker Spaniel or Setter, mounted above an integrated catchall tray. Executed in a rich d...
Bronze
$550
H 4.75 in W 11.5 in D 6.25 in
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze & Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Style Figural Bronze & Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 4.75" H x 11.5" W x 6.25" D.
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Dog Sculpture by Lecourtier, Antique
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze figure of two dogs, one with long hair, on oval shaped base (att: Lecourtier)
Bronze
Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent English Victorian inkwell made from solid English brass having been professionally polished to gleam. This grand figural dog inkwell was modelled in the form of an E...
Brass
$2,561Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25 in W 16 in D 10 in
Early 20th Century Terracotta Italian Dog Statue
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Terracotta Italian Dog Statue A slender and refined shape, this hand-crafted early 20th century terracotta dog statue would have been produced in Italy. Hand pai...
Terracotta
Antique Cast Iron Sculpture of a Dog, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique cast iron sculpture of a dog Continental / possibly English Cast iron Late 19th Century Dimensions: H x W x D: 10 x 16 x 9 cm Crafted from cast iron, this superb dog scu...
Iron
Handsome Large Antique Wooden Black Forest Dog Inkwell c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and very large example of a figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with a beautiful bright patina. He retains his original large glass eyes, without d...
Fruitwood
Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A superbly carved figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with great detail and retaining two large glass eyes. The hinged lid opens to reveal an inner ink chamber...
$1,308Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.12 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in
French Terracotta Dog, Alsation, Signed F Foucher
Located in York, GB
A very well sculptured large terracotta seated hound. Most likely of an alsation This seated hound has very good detailing including the collar.His ears are pointed and he has a ve...
Terracotta
Seguso Green Murano Glass Table Lamp With Bronze Ormolu Mounts, Circa 1960
By Seguso, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking hand-blown Murano glass table lamp made by Seguso for The Marbro Lamp Company, dating to the 1960s. The richly colored body exhibits a distinctive baluster form with verti...
Bronze
Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle with Ornate Sterling Overlay c. 1890's
Located in Louisville, KY
This beautiful piece of functional art is a gorgeous reflection of the Art Nouveau era from which it came. Used primarily as a perfume bottle, this stunning work of art was created b...
Sterling Silver
$10,035
H 53.15 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
1950s, Cabinet/Buffet 'Nordens Flora' by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman
By Carl Axel Lindman
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A striking 1950s teak and beech cabinet or buffet, richly decorated with illustrations from Nordens Flora by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman, Sweden. The botanical prints give the piece a l...
Beech, Teak, Paper
$2,180 / 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
Giltwood Framed Oil on Canvas Dog Painting by Charles Van den Eycken
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Belgian framed oil on canvas painting by Charles Van den Eycken (1859 – 1923), depicting two dogs in an interior. Created in Belgium during the second half of the 19th century, thi...
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
On Hold|$8,590
H 79.93 in W 70.87 in D 22.45 in
Large Art Deco Oak four-door Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s.
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Art Deco Oak four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s. This Oak Art Deco four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt is a striking example of Art Deco craftsmanship. This ...
Brass
$1,200
H 1 in W 4 in D 1 in
12 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Rosé Glass, France, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of 12 utterly charming 1930s Art Deco glass dog sculpture knife rests, featuring a delightful depiction of a dog, possibly a Basset Hound or a Dachshund / Sausage Dog / Wiener ...
Glass
Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Little is known about the origins of this amazing piece, apart from it being from France, circa 1900. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, ...
Bronze
$10,800
H 41.74 in W 51.97 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Modern cabinet '2661' by Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s
By Erik Mattsson 1, Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Exceptional cabinet or sideboard model '2661' by unknown designer and executed by Mjölby Intarsia in Sweden during the 1940s. Beautiful wooden inlay on doors. Key included. One of...
Beech, Oak, Teak, Walnut
$2,785
H 4.14 in W 27.96 in D 10.04 in
Venetian Modern Wall-Mounted Console Table, Pink Purple Mirrors & Brass Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Venetian style Hollywood Regency wall-mounted mirrored console table with iridiscent and mirror glass panels. Spain, 1960s This glamorous piece features a wall console with two ...
Metal, Brass
$2,495
H 28 in W 2 in D 23.5 in
Spaniel Twins circa 1890, Signed Oil with Fine Frame, Gallery Provenance
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Portrait of Spaniel twins with blue bows, these 19th century puppies look straight out from the canvas with calm attitude and soulful eyes. Painted by animal portrait artist Isabell...
Canvas, Oil, Fiberboard
Early Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Early and original inkwell or quill pen holder in the form of a seated greyhound by Staffordshire. England, circa 1860. Features a finely executed seated pose with meticulous ...
Pottery
Bookshelf, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Modern bookshelf produced, 1930s. Good vintage condition with small signs of usage.
Birch
English Victorian Hunting Dog Painting
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian oil painting of 2 hunting dogs with one hold a bird in a gilt frame with carved corners and edge.
Paint
$401
H 14 in W 12 in
20th Century Portrait of a Red Setter/ Spaniel Dog Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Red Setter/Spaniel English school, mid 20th century oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 14 x 12 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: stretcher bar marks showing...
Oil
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.25 in W 16.25 in
Dog Portraits: "The Musicians" Charles Van den Eycken ((1859 - 1923)
By Charles H. Van den Eycken
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"The Musicians" Charles H. Van den Eycken (Belgium, 1859 - 1923) Oil on wood panel with highly ornate original wood, stucco and gilt frame. Signed upper right and dated "1893.' 10 1...
Mahogany, Oil, Wood Panel
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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