Dated 1896 British Victorian Brass & Hoof Inkwell Mounted by A&N.C.S. Ld
By Army & Navy CSL, Rowland Ward
Located in St. Louis, MO
Missing the removable interior glass well insert. Keywords: Victorian horse hoof inkwell, 1896 horse hoof inkwell, Army Navy Co-Op Society inkwell, ANCS Ltd taxidermy, Dandy horse i...
Brass
English Victorian Bronze Double Inkwell with Horse
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian bronze double inkwell on oak base with jockey and horse motif and crystal wells.
Crystal, Bronze
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
Bronze Inkwell with Rampant Horse, Italian Design, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
A very elegant bronze inkwell decorated with a rampant horse. Includes a couple of ink inkwell.
Brass
Antique English Presentation Inkwell & Desk Set with Horse Jockey Theme
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique desk set has no maker's signature, but is presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1890 and done in the period Victorian style. The set is comp...
Onyx, Brass
$393Sale 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
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
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
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
Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Set "Zodiac" Pattern
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Austin, TX
THE SET INCLUDES 2 BOOKENDS, 1 LARGE AND 1 SMALL INKWELL, 1 HORSE HAIR BRUSH, 1 MATCHBOOK HOLDER, 1 ASHTRAY, 1 STAMP BOX, 1 CALENDAR FRAME, 1 ROCKING BLOTTER, 4 BLOTTER CORNERS, 1 PE...
Bronze
Brass Horse Inkwell with Hoofed Feet
Located in New York, NY
Brass horse inkwell with hoofed feet.
Brass
Bronze Colored Sculpted Horse Inkwell
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 bronze inkwell features a footed base, two ink pots with lids and a beautifully sculpted horse.
Bronze
Large 19th Century French Patinated Spelter Inkwell with Horse
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique horse inkwell was created in France, circa 1880.
Spelter
Original Victorian Rowland Ward Horses Hoof Inkwell
By Rowland Ward
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Original Rowland Ward Horse's hoof Inkwell mounted in what appears to be silver but doesn't appear to be marked so it is probably silver plate, marked to the horseshoe ROWLAND WARD &...
Silver Plate
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 3.75 in W 5 in D 6 in
Antique Equestrian Horse Racing / Horseshoe Inkwell by Henry Bourn, circa 1890
By Henry Bourne
Located in Bath, GB
A charming late Victorian English Inkwell made from solid polished oak with silver plated fittings signed on the underside by the well renowned silversmith, Henry Bourne of Birmingha...
Silver Plate
Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Horse Jumping, Equestrian or Jockey, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and very unusual English novelty inkwell / desk set made from solid cast brass with an Equestrian theme.
Brass
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
Sold
H 9 in W 10.5 in D 10 in
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Horse Sculpture Signed P.J. Mêne
By P.J. Mêne
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique signed inkwell in a man’s office. Created in France, circa 1870, the bronze desk accessory sits on four small curved feet, and features a tall horse figure...
Bronze
Sold
H 4.53 in W 4.93 in D 4.53 in
NAP. III Inkwell Sign, Tahan a Paris Enamel Blue and Red Elephant, Dragon, Horse
Located in Epfach, DE
Napoleon III inkwell in bronze and enamel sig. Tahan a Paris, for Jean Pierre Alexandre Tahan very decorative inkwell in blue with red, inlaid also with elephant, horse, dragon.
Bronze
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
Fabulous Equestrian / Horse Racing Inkstand, c.1890, Jockey
Located in Bath, GB
The two inkwells are made from crystal, hand-cut and topped with hinged brass lids; the inkwells affixed to the base.
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Hermes Desk Set with Horse Head Detail
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Handsome vintage Hermes desk set- made up of a letter opener, a magnifying glass, and a paper clip.
Marked "Hermes Paris, Made in France" on the bottom. Please see ...
Silver Plate
Sold
H 14 in W 13 in D 8 in
French Sterling Silver Inkwell with 3-D Man Dolphin and Horse '#2115' Hollowware
Located in Big Bend, WI
French sterling silver inkwell featuring a scene from Greek mythology. There is a 3-D figure holding the reins of two 3-D horses/hippocampus coming out of the surf.
Sterling Silver
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
Sold
H 7.1 in Dm 9.25 in
Large Antique Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Horse Sculpture Inkstand Attr. Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Lisse, NL
The patina, the details in the horses anatomy and the colors immediately show you that this can only be the work of a master craftsman The perfect working strong hinge that folds the...
Brass, Bronze
Bronze and Ebonized Wood Double Inkstand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
The footed base supporting the oval black base fitted with two horse head Vienna bronze style inkwells. The back has a figure of a jockey that has a slight lean inward.
Bronze
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
Horse Shoe and Jockey Cap Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Silver-plated horse shoe and jockey cap inkwell with nails as pen rests, English, circa 1880
Elegant Antique Horse Rolling Ink Blotter
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A collectors piece, especially for the horse lover, this amazing brass and frosted crystal* horses head, with thin strips of brass that wrap around the horse's crystal mane and bridl...
Sold
H 9 in W 25.5 in D 11 in
Antique 19th Century Marble & Bronze Horses Desk Set with Inkwells & Blotter
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome antique 19th century desk set, in black marble with ivory colored veining, and a pair of ball shaped floating inkwells. The center of the marble stand mounted with a ...
Marble
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
Horse Head Brass Ashtray
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Horse head brass ashtray.
Brass
$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
$658Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.27 in W 10.24 in D 1.97 in
Antique Horse Doorstop, English, Brass, Equine Door Keeper, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique horse doorstop. An English, brass equine door keeper, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. A charming example of Victorian domestic décor, combining fu...
Brass
Decorative Horse
Located in London, England
Brass horse model on steel base. Circa 1880. H 30cm x W 35cm x D 7cm
Brass
Italian late 19th century Renaissance Revival Patinated Bronze Inkwell
Located in Firenze, IT
A finely cast Italian Renaissance Revival bronze inkwell dating from the late 19th century. The circular inkwell is supported by three winged figures raised on claw feet, while the l...
Bronze
Desk Equestrian Horse Racing Cigar Smoking Box, circa 1900s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Equestrian cigar box with space for matches. Perfect desk piece. Engraved with racing horses. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 19...
Brass
19th Century Cast Iron Race Horse Bank by J & E Stevens Co. 1871
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Cast Iron Race Horse Bank by J & E Stevens Co. 1871 USA, Circa 1871 This rare 19th-century cast iron Race Horse bank by J & E Stevens Co., patented on August 15, 1871, ...
Iron
19th C Bronze Horse Bookends, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair 19th C bronze Horse bookends Measure 2 deep x 4.5 high x 5wide.
Bronze
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
French Victorian Bronze Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze square inkwell with 2 cornucopia pen holders.
Bronze
$1,371
H 4.7 in W 8 in D 8 in
Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze & Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, rare and mint condition bronze, brass and glass desk piece. This completely original inkstand dates from the late 19th century and it has a large number of striking Roman...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
$815Sale 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
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
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
Antique 19th Century Cast-Iron Horse Hitching Post
Located in Alhambra, CA
Lovely cast-iron hitching post, likely dating from the late 19th century. In excellent vintage condition. Classic horse-head post has been mounted on a reclaimed steel automotive bre...
Steel, Cast Iron
Fine 19th Century Antique English Brass Sculpture of a Horse
Located in Nottingham, GB
A substantial and characterful 19th-century brass sculpture depicting a powerful Shire horse, finely modelled with particular attention to the impressive proportions and muscular cha...
Brass
$338,411
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$12,000
H 69.5 in W 37.5 in D 21 in
Antique Harp C1920 Rudolph Wurlitzer Gilt W Birdeye Maple & Inlay Starke Model
By Wurlitzer
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in excellent antique condition with minimal wear. This Harp by the Rudolph Wurlitzer co. was well taken care of by its previous owners. C1920 with 45 strings and 7 peda...
Gesso, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Giltwood
$150,000 / set
H 105 in W 136 in D 46 in
Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French
Located in New Orleans, LA
This very unusual pairing features a curved desk and a curved bookshelf with a variety of decorative elements on each. It is quite rare to find curved antique items of large furnitur...
Marble, Bronze, Gold
$2,199
H 18.12 in W 16.93 in D 6.7 in
A small mid 19th C brass telescope with an original folding brass tripod stand
Located in Central England, GB
This fine and very rare small scale brass telescope is a delightful piece of Victorian engineering with quality optics. The telescope has a fixed barrel with an unusual focusing mec...
Brass
$3,248Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.75 in W 9.25 in D 4 in
Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and rare large figural inkwell, beautifully executed in the form of an Owl with fine detail. The hinged head lifts to reveal a fitted ink chamber which looks to be a ...
Brass
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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