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
Bronze Doré Dog Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
A round bronze doré dog inkwell with a hinged top and brown glass eyes. Circa 1900, England.
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Antique Early 1900s Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Terracotta, Glass
H 7 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
Large Bullmastiff Triple Inkwell, circa 1900, Dog
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and large novelty inkwell in the form of a Bullmastiff / Bull Mastiff dog sporting his
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Inkwells
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Metal
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
Materials
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
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
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
Materials
Velvet, Cut Glass, Wood
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
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Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Antique Carved Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
Black Forest region. The dog has the most lovely face, made better with his two wonderful glass eyes
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
French 2 Pot Inkwell Stand with a Hunting Retriever Dog
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French 2 pot inkwell stand with a Hunting Retriever Dog
This is a very attractive desk top
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Antique Late 19th Century Country Inkwells
Materials
Spelter
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
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Fruitwood
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H 4.75 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 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
Materials
Brass
H 2.76 in W 2.37 in D 5.52 in
Antique English Bronze Dog Inkwell, King Charles Spaniel, c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Victorian novelty inkwell, cast in bronze in the form of a King Charles Spaniel
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Antique 1880s European Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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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
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 4.5 in W 3 in D 4 in
Double Patina Bronze Inkwell, Playing Dog, Period, Charles X, 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
A lovely bronze inkwell, double patina, brown and gold, featuring a dog with a lively look, wanting
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Antique 19th Century Charles X Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
H 3.15 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 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
Materials
Wood
H 7.09 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 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
Bone, Walnut, Glass
H 3.55 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Rare black Forest rooster inkwell 19th century Swiss glass eyes hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
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H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
polished to gleam.
This grand figural dog inkwell was modelled in the form of an English Bulldog's head
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Brass Inkwell
Located in Suffolk, GB
a dog with original glass eyes on a circular marble base
Measures: H 11 x W 11 x D 11cm
Date
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Black Forest Hand Carved Terrier Inkwell Stand with Glass Eyes, Swiss circa 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Black Forest hand carved terrier inkwell stand with glass eyes, Swiss, circa 1880. This highly
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Wood
H 4.75 in W 10 in D 6.25 in
Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
has a brass lidded inkwell and glass liner. A truly wonderful piece and a must desk accessory for a
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Vintage 1910s British Other Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
Materials
Silver Plate
H 6.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in
Black Forest Carved Walnut Reclining Swiss Mountain Dog, Swiss, ca. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Black Forest Breinzware Walnut Inkwell, carved as a reclining Swiss Mountain Dog, with a hinged top
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Walnut
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
Austrian Novelty Cold Painted Bronze Inkwell Modelled as a White Dog, circa 1910
Located in Gardena, CA
Austrian Novelty cold painted bronze inkwell modelled as a white dog, circa 1910
A white dog
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20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19thC Spelter Ink Stand Centered with a Gun Dog
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC spelter ink stand Centred with a Gun Dog with pheasant in its mouth, flanked by glass
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Spelter
Continental Art Deco Bronze and Black Portor Marble Desk Set, circa 1925
Located in Gardena, 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
Materials
Marble
Scotty Dog Black Forest Wood Carved Inkwell German Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1930s black forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a Scotty Dog. Nice addition to
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Wood
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Bronze
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Mahogany, Satinwood
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells
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Located in Greven, DE
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Vintage 1920s Inkwells
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells
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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.
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