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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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.
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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.
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Inkwells
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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.
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
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Fantastic Gilt Bronze Brass and Cut Glass Horseman & Hound Dog Desk Inkwell Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
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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...
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells
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Two 19th Century English Walnut Carved Victorian Dachshund Wiener Dog Inkwells
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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...
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19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
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19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carved and blackened in the likeness of a dog's head, this inkwell showcases subtle details and features inset glass eyes that bring the piece to life.
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
$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.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
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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...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
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...
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Early 20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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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 ...
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Inkwells
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Continental Art Deco Bronze and Black Portor Marble Desk Set, circa 1925
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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...
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20th Century Art Deco Desk Sets
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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.
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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 of a kind inkwell with its original glass container and metal cover.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Revival Inkwells
Materials
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.
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells
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Antique English Bronze Figural Inkwell, Begging Dog with Glass Eyes, circa 1890
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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.
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
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.
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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
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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.
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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
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.
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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
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...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
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Swiss Dog Head Inkwell Carved Walnut Black Forest Schnauzer 1880 circa
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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.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
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Swiss Antique 19th Century Black Forest Dog inkwell desk accessory hand carved
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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.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
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German Black Forest 19th Century Standing Dog Inkwell with Interior Liner & Pen
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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.
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells
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Walnut
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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.
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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.
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