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Stately Antique Brass Bronze Inkwell, Around 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
glass insert.
Inkwell with paw feet standing on a square molded marble base.
Very noble and stately.
Category
Antique 1880s German Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Victorian Inkwell with Glass Insert
Located in Stamford, CT
Decorative Victorian brass inkwell with a glass insert a nice size and good conversation piece for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Original Glass Inserts, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional Gutta-Percha inkwell with original glass inserts.
Category
Antique 1880s Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Resin
Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell with Insert
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique hand-hammered repousse sterling silver inkwell, circa 1900. The inkwell has a single back
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bohemian Czech Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell with Water Lily Overlay
By Loetz Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
serial # or model # in the underside of the lid). Also includes original glass insert. The inkwell is in
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Desk Pen Tray With Glass Insert, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkstand with one glass for the ink in the center.
Made of Gutta-Percha in a very
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Resin
H 4.34 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in
Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
gorgeous brass leaf motif lid and rim. Also includes original glass insert. The inkwell is in great
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Art Glass
Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
brass leaf motif lid and rim. Also includes original glass insert. The inkwell is in great condition
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Art Glass
Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
with a gorgeous brass leaf motif lid and rim. Also includes original glass insert. The inkwell is in
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkstand with two crystal inkwells.
The base and the lids are made of gutta
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Resin, Glass
H 4.34 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 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
Category
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
Art Nouveau Loetz Styled Green Iridescent Art Glass Inkwell with Brass Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
is done with a stylized lid with a clear glass insert. We bekueve the inkwell was made by a
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
see pictures)
Detailed carving by a master carver. Comes with original glass ink insert, rare because
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
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H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
Onyx Marble Gold Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
bronze detail including 'Rams head' on either side, leaf finial tops, beading, etc. Ink glass cup insert
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Inkwells
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Antique Edwardian Elkington Inkwell, 1890
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Toledo, OH
star design. The glass insert has no chips or cracks. The lid hinge has been repaired. 6 3/4" wide x 6
Category
Antique 1890s Inkwells
Materials
Metal
19th century Embossed Bronze Inkwell
Located in Savannah, GA
attached lids. It is a very heavy, solid piece with a nice patina and retains its two glass inserts. Marked
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
French Marble and Bronze Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French marble inkwell with bronze details and two ink wells.
The piece is designed with a
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Empire Steel And Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Empire (19th Century) steel inkwell with gilt bronze trim with four original glass inserts
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Vintage Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
flowing shawl around her. Two decorative inkwells with glass inserts accent both sides of the bronze
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
be stored. Please note the glass insert is missing.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Art Glass, Softwood
Late 19th Century Leather Mini Hat Box Traveling Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
glass insert circa 1870 England. A very nice piece for any collector or a good conversation piece on any
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Copper
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a growling bulldog with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
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H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic red
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
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H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic glass
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
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H 4.34 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H300
Located in Vancouver, BC
Stand With Carved Oval Face
Having A Pen Rest
Lift Up Lid With Glass Insert
H300
Measures: 8.5"W x
Category
Vintage 1930s Scottish Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H301
Located in Vancouver, BC
Stand With Carving To The Front
Lift Up Lid With Chipped Glass Insert
Pen Rest To The Front
Nice
Category
Vintage 1930s German Inkwells
Materials
Metal
French Silver Mounted Blue & White Pottery Faience Inkwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
inkwell has a silver top and hinged cover which opens to reveal an original removable glass liner. The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Inkwell Made by Gösta Helenius, Ábo Sweden, 1928
Located in Paris, FR
, Chips in the glass insert. Minor wear and tear.
Category
Mid-20th Century Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Gilt Bronze Inkwell No. 1072
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Philadelphia, PA
oxidation throughout, and some light edge wear. It lacks its original glass insert. Otherwise, there are
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
feeling of the quality of this piece. This large inkwell comes with its original 2 glass ink inserts
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
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H 7.09 in W 13 in D 7.49 in
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Thatched Roof Cottage, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
work, beautifully chiseled.
The original glass insert is existing.
A similar inkwell can be found in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Inkwells
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of three antique Black Forest hand carved walnut wood hinged ink wells with glass insert eyes
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 2.56 in W 3.75 in D 3.94 in
19th Century English Gold Washed Sheffield Silverplate Equestrian Themed Inkwell
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Unique Victorian English silverplate inkwell in the form of a horseshoe with hooves and lids with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Silver Plate
H 3.6 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 in
Late 19th Century English Traveling Inkwell in a Red Leather Mini Binocular Case
Located in Stamford, CT
mini glass insert, its a unique traveling inkwell. This is from a private collector who traveled the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Metal
H 1.5 in W 2.5 in D 1.25 in
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Pen Holder, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
bronze work with a well preserved gilding.
The original glass insert is existing.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Gold, Bronze
H 2.76 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, French Pen Holder, Around
Located in Greven, DE
made of marble.
Nice bronze work with a well preserved gilding.
The original glass insert is existing.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Gold, Bronze
H 2.76 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in
Antique Anglo-Indian Styled Cast Metal Figural Camel Inkwell or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
glass insert for the ink. This inkwell is nicely executed and made to be viewed from all sides, so can
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Anglo-Indian Inkwells
Materials
Spelter
Antique Anglo-Indian Styled Cast Metal Figural Camel Inkwell or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
ornately hand-painted in a realistic style and the 'hump' is hinged and contains a glass insert. This
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Anglo-Indian Inkwells
Materials
Spelter
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Bone, Walnut, Glass
H 3.55 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Antique Inkwell, Bald Eagle, Pen Tray, Gilded Bronze, Signed Frecourt, Art Deco
Located in Greven, DE
preservation of the glass inserts.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Gold
H 1.97 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in
Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze & Brose Double Inkstand, Scotland 1910, H547
Located in Vancouver, BC
Shaped back with pen rest.
Pair of inkwells with ceramic inserts.
All standing on shaped brass feet
Category
Vintage 1910s Scottish Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Desk Set Ink Wells & Penguin Statue French
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Oakland, CA
delicate glass inserts, exuding an aura of sophistication and refinement.
Whether adorning your office
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Metal
Antique Classic Brass Ink Well
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1890's brass inkwell with glass insert. Monogramed WRE on top, likely gilt finish at one time
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Pewter Inkstand, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1925
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Örebro, SE
decoration along the sides.
The insert in glass is missing.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use. The
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Inkwells
Materials
Pewter
18th/19th Century English Georgian III Period Matthew Boulton Inkstand
By Matthew Boulton
Located in Forney, TX
inkwells, both retaining the original cut crystal glass ink bottles with fitted shaped silver plate cap
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
Repousse Gorham Sterling Silver Inkwell Custom Order Ornate, 1887 Hollowware
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
vaseline glass insert; the glass insert has a chip. The piece has a monogram that reads "Wm Tod Helmuth II
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 5.75 in W 14 in D 10.5 in
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome Double Inkwell, France 1930s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
glass insert. There is no visible maker's mark.
The inkwell is in good overall condition, with light
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Bakelite Streamline Inkwell Desk Tidy, c1930
Located in Devon, England
London made In England, 'dip well' Fountain well No 427. There are two inkwells made from clear glass
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Rubber, Glass, Bakelite
English Mid-19th Century Brass Stationary Box with Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
sections for cards and envelopes. The inkwell also has an attached lid but no glass insert Together its a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Marble and Bronze Inkwell and Blotter
Located in London, GB
and rare piece.It comprises of two inkwells, one with a glass insert and a blotter. There is a space
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Ink Set Around 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze ink set around 1900
Solid bronze, in the middle an inkwell with original glass insert
Category
Antique 1890s German Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Antique Art Deco Black Marble Five Piece Desk Set with Chrome & Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
blotter, a letter rack, a letter opener and an ashtray. The inkwell has a hinged top and two clear glass
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Marble, Chrome
H 4.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
German Designer, Complete Writing Set, 1930s/40s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
.
Approx. 1930/40s.
In excellent condition.
Letter knife with small chip.
A glass insert is missing
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Marble
Vintage Continental Italian Leather Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
tray with glass insert, includes two crystal inkwells, verso marked xx;
2.75" High, 15" Wide, 4.75
Category
20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Wood
TIFFANY STUDIOS, BRONZE "PINE NEEDLE" INKWELL WITH GLASS INSERT
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
TIFFANY STUDIOS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, SIGNED AND NUMBERED BRONZE "PINE NEEDLE" INKWELL WITH GLASS
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20th Century American Inkwells
Tiffany Studios "Sunflower" Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Lenox, MA
Maker: Tiffany Studios
Type: "Sunflower" Inkwell
Circa: 1915
Materials: Patinated Bronze, Glass
Category
Early 20th Century American Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Grape Pattern Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Studios Grape Pattern Inkwell, with green slag glass, bown-green patina to bronze, with
Category
Early 20th Century American Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Inkwell, Chinese Pattern
Located in New York, NY
, original large glass insert, measuring 6 1/4" diam. x 5" h.
Category
20th Century American Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
19th Century American Turned and Grain-Painted Inkwell
Located in Woodbury, CT
floral decorations and inset glass inserts.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Inkwells
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the glass insert inkwell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each glass insert inkwell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and bronze. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect glass insert inkwell — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each glass insert inkwell bearing Art Nouveau, Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made glass insert inkwell over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Jacques Adnet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Glass Insert Inkwell?
Prices for a glass insert inkwell start at $36 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $995.
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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