$392Sale Price|61% Off
French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mounted horse hoof inkwell with horseshoe pen holder Inkwell shoe ferrer pen holder with beautiful finish, popular art work Shipping: L11 P19 H17 0.4 kg.
Chrome, Wrought Iron
Dated 1896 British Victorian Brass & Hoof Inkwell Mounted by A&N.C.S. Ld
By Rowland Ward, Army & Navy CSL
Located in St. Louis, MO
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Brass
Three Sterling Silver Mounted Commemorative Horse Hoof Inkwells
Located in London, GB
This set of three horse hoof inkwells will be perfect for any collector of equestrian antiques, or for those with an interest in Victorian curiosities.
Sterling Silver
English Silver Plate Mid Horse Hoof Inkwell and a Silvered Metal Mtd.Tusk Candle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Silver Plate Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and a Silvered Metal Mounted Tusk Candlestick The inkwell inscribed, Bank Restaurant, the candlestick with a boar/warthog tusk.
Silver
Sterling Silver Mounted Inkwell, Circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
Sterling mounted horse hoof inkwell marked by the maker C & Co. from Chester, and date marked 1920.
Sterling Silver
$1,530Sale Price|56% Off
19th Century Scottish Double Inkwell
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century Scottish double inkwell by Arthur Medlock with two hoof inkwells with metal covers centred by a facet citrine, on a wooden base, the inkwells stamped Medlock Inverness.
Oak
Late 19th Century Silver Antique Inkwell with Base Obtained from a Deer Hoof
Located in Milan, IT
Silver inkwell with base obtained from a deer hoof. English manufacture of the late 19th century.
Bone
19th Century, Silver Plated, Horse Hoof Inkwell
Located in Hove, GB
A late 19th century horse hoof inkwell lidded top, with a detailed engraving work.
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Moulded Glass Horse Hoof Inkwell
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in London, GB
A rare and unusual sterling silver and moulded glass inkwell in the form of a horse hoof. By John Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham, 1903.
Silver
Unavailable
H 5.5 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
Antique Late 19th Century Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell with Pen Holder
Located in Naples, FL
Antique mounted horse hoof made into an inkwell with a pen holder from a horseshoe; these were popular in the 19th century to transform hooves into inkwells as a simple way to rememb...
Bone
Unavailable
H 3.5 in W 7 in D 3.75 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Horse Shoe Inkwell London 1882 Martin Goldstein
By Martin Goldstein, (after) Agnes Martin
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A rare and highly collectable 19th century silver “hoof” overlay inkwell decorated with a beautiful naturalistic applied matt panel and a lower horse shoe silver base.
Sterling Silver
Original Victorian Rowland Ward Horses Hoof Inkwell
By Rowland Ward
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
In creating many practical items from antlers, feathers, feet, skins, and tusks, the Rowland Ward company made fashionable items from animal parts, such as zebra-hoof inkwells, antle...
Silver Plate
English Bronze-Mounted Hoof Inkwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Inscribed somewhat illegibly on the top, fitted in bronze with a double pen holder and inkwell (glass missing.)
Antique Sterling Silver Topped Horse Hoof Inkwell, 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and unusual Edwardian inkwell made from a heavy piece of glass beautifully cut in the form of a horse hoof, perfect for the desk-top of the equestrian devotee.
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 7.25 in W 4.5 in D 6 in
Silvered Brass, Brass, and Glass Horse Hoof Inkwell, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The horse hoof retaining a horse shoe with another horseshoe upright over a silvered top housing two cut glass and brass ink canisters with hinged tops and a gilded horse bust.
Brass
Brass Horse Inkwell with Hoofed Feet
Located in New York, NY
Brass horse inkwell with hoofed feet.
Brass
Antique English Officers Horse Hoof Inkstand
Located in Forney, TX
Scarce antique English Officers equestrian silver plate and metal mounted horse hoof. An exceptional, most likely one-of-a-kind example, featuring a finely detailed sculpture of ...
Metal, Silver Plate, Iron
Silver Plate Hoof Inkwell with Pen Rest, by Rowland Ward & Co
By Rowland Ward
Located in Reepham, GB
A late 19th century silver plate mounted horse hoof inkwell, the lid and horseshoe of silver plate, the hinged lid opening to the glass inkwell with silver plate collar, with a decor...
Silver Plate
Moulded Glass and Sterling Silver ‘Hoof’ Inkwell, Antique Edwardian
By Nathan & Hayes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine antique Edwardian glass and sterling silver mounted inkwell has been realistically modelled in the form of a horse’s hoof unshod.
Sterling Silver
19th Century Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A metal mounted horse hoof inkwell mounted with a hinged lid with raised decoration, the interior of the metal and glass ink well incised with a star motif, the base of the inkwell f...
Metal
Hoof Mounted Encrier or Inkwell with Silverplate Mounted Fittings
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century Hoof Mounted Encrier or Inkwell with silverplate mounted fittings and a pen rack that holds two pens
Silver Plate
Hoof Mounted Encrier or Inkwell with Brass Fittings, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century Hoof Mounted Encrier or inkwell with brass fittings and glass ink pot and a pen rack.
Brass
19th Century Horse Hoof Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian horse hoof inkwell from the late 19th century with a silver plate top.
Brass
Sold
H 3.25 in W 5.5 in D 7 in
John Round & Son Ltd. Sheffield Silver Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell, circa 1905
By John Round & Son Ltd. 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sheffield silver mounted horse hoof inkwell trophy, labeled, circa 1905. Trophy reads "Kildare 1891 to 1905, Telluride 1992, Many Thanks Bob Turoff".
Silver
$1,066Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3.55 in W 3.35 in D 5.91 in
Trio of Antique Sauce Dishes, English, Silver Plated, Condiment Pots, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a trio of antique sauce dishes. An English, silver plated condiment pot set, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Delightfully presented, these small serving dishes of...
Silver Plate
$625
H 4.25 in W 5.75 in D 6.25 in
English Equestrian Horseshoe Silver Plate & Oak Desktop Inkwell Inkstand c. 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English Edwardian silverplate and oak inkwell inkstand with a pen rest, circa 1900. This fine inkstand has the original lovely cut crystal inkwell surrounded by a si...
Crystal, Silver Plate
Antique English Novelty Equestrian Inkwell, Horse, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
This is only the second time in many years of being in the antiques business that I have come across this wonderful figural equestrian inkwell. Beautifully cast in solid English b...
Brass
2 classic Silver Candlestick 925 Sterling Germany gilded
Located in Berlin, DE
2 classic Silver Candlestick 925 Sterling Germany Half moon and crown gilded The candlestick is weighted Weight: 126 g The condition can be seen in the pictures.
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell England 1905
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome sterling silver antique inkwell has a lovely, simple design and was made by William Harrison Walter, circa 1905. It has a high polished profile, with a hinged lid and is wei...
Sterling Silver
Early Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull Having a Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Early Victorian Period, sterling silver (unmarked but tested)-mounted, ram's horn snuff mull having a hinged lid, Scotland, 1840's. There is a central, light-colored Cairngorm stone ...
Sterling Silver
Ceramic Inkwell, Late 19th Century, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic ceramic inkwell, with what seems to be a pottery oven in the midst of two naivistic lions. You lift of the top lid to place pens and lift up the two lions heads for ink. Co...
Ceramic
$823Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.8 in W 11.42 in D 17.52 in
Antique Helmet Scuttle, English, Brass, Fireside, Coal, Log Bin, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique helmet scuttle. An English, brass fireside coal or log bin, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Graced with superb colour and appealing form Displays a...
Brass
$291Sale Price|50% Off
H 3.15 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Antique Inkwell, Bronze D´oré, Desk Utensil, Neogotic, circa 1850
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell from gilded brass. France, 1840-1860.
Gold, Brass
$235
H 4 in W 5 in D 6 in
Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century library writing barometric / barometer pen holder and ink stand, Circa 1860s-1880s. Made of brass featuring pewter inkwell with glass dome reservoir and slots f...
Brass, Pewter
Early 18th Century Wooden Folk Art Ink Sander
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very lovely wooden ink sander with small carvings all around it.
Wood
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Inkwell
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper inkwell By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.25"W x 3.25"...
Copper, Brass
$3,500
H 3 in W 4.5 in D 5.625 in
Antique Rowland Ward Signed English Taxidermy Horse Hoof Match Holder
By Rowland Ward
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important late 19th century Victorian era metal mounted horse hoof match holder by Rowland Ward. Museum quality example, this most unusual curiosity having a gilt brass...
Brass
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished copper inkwell By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 3.25"W x 3.25"D x 2.5"H. Good orig...
Brass, Copper
$365
H 5.12 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Antique Signed Utensil Holder, Bellow With Mouse, "Mabotte", France, 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique bronze work, which can be used as a utensil holder or paperweight. It is possilble to hand the bronze. Signed at the bottom by the french artist "MABOTTE".
Bronze
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze inkwell In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Marshall Field & Co. USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 4"H....
Bronze
Skulls Bookend Set of 2
Located in Paris, FR
Skulls Set of 2 bookend with polished nickel finish structure. Skulls in solid brass in bronzed finish. Dimension of each bookend: L19xD12,5xH20,5cm.
Brass, Nickel
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
Portuguese Hand-Made Rubber Basket or Cachepot Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Rubber home-made basket, Portugal It was made from tires Historical witness object of the harsh life after war. This can be used as a flower pot or cachepot. Rare Mid-century Dimens...
Rubber
$2,034 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960
By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable letter opener or paper knife made in gilded bronze and dating to c.1960; a scarce-find in the gold colour. The handle is in the form of a horse head, beautifull...
Bronze
$5,079Sale Price|50% Off
H 32.49 in W 32.29 in D 1.97 in L 32.49 in
French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...
Iron
$6,750 / set
H 8 in W 3 in D 12 in
Set Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Brass Cityscape Shelf Brackets Console
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning set signed Paul Evans for Directional shelf brackets or console tables. The glass is not pictured but is included and is 12" w x 48" l and is brand new. This set is truly fa...
Brass, Chrome
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage French Oval Marquetry Occasional Table/nightstand
Located in Malibu, CA
Louis XV French 9occasional table, made from mahogany & other veneers with nice mounts and a single drawer in the front. This table is in exceptionally good condition having bee...
Walnut
French Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and beautiful alabaster Pendant Lamp. The thickness of the alabaster is about 1 cm (0.25in). The lamp gives a warm, ambient light and unusual effects, made in France in the 1920...
Alabaster
Grotto Oyster Shell Terracotta Planter
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Grotto style oyster shell terracotta planter.
Shell
$1,480
H 2.37 in W 8.67 in D 5.71 in
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Box with Cedar Interior, Sweden, circa 1930
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant Swedish Grace bronze box, dating to circa 1930, embodying the refined restraint and timeless sophistication of early 20th-century Scandinavian design. The box is beautifu...
Bronze
$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.02 in Dm 6.07 in
Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Modernist Desk Box Round Covered Dish In silver
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Round covered dish designed by Hermes. This is a very beautiful and highly decorative piece, created in Paris France by the luxury house of Hermes, back in the 1960. This useful des...
Silver
$1,906
H 30.5 in W 25 in
19th Century English Victorian Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an English Gentleman English artist, 19th century oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 30.5 x 25 inches Provenance: Private collection, England Condition: overall very good an...
Oil, Canvas
$628 / item
H 0.79 in W 9.85 in D 1.03 in
Carl Auböck #4233-2 Brass and Cane Letter Opener, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4233-2 Letter Opener, Austria 2022.
Brass
William Comyns Victorian Repousse Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkwell 1895
By William Comyns
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large Victorian inkwell by William Comyns. This has a repousse sterling design over a heavy crystal inkwell. The hinged lid is monogrammed with a JP. The piece is dated 1895.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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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