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Victorian Blown Glass and Sterling Silver Ink Bottle
Victorian Blown Glass and Sterling Silver Ink Bottle

Victorian Blown Glass and Sterling Silver Ink Bottle

By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

exceptional antique Victorian glass and sterling silver ink bottle has a circular rounded, shaped form. This

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers
Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers

Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers

$1,750

H 3 in W 6.25 in D 5.75 in

Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers

Located in Sheffield, MA

bottle: 2.38".

Category

Antique 19th Century English Charles II Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Thomas Wheatley Newcastle Sterling Silver Inkstand
Thomas Wheatley Newcastle Sterling Silver Inkstand

Thomas Wheatley Newcastle Sterling Silver Inkstand

By Thomas Wheatley

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

retain the original blue glass ink bottles with moulded glass ornamentation. The ink bottles retain

Category

Antique 1820s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Mid Century Vase or Ink Pot in Ochre by Ellen Malmer, Danish Fayence
Mid Century Vase or Ink Pot in Ochre by Ellen Malmer, Danish Fayence

Mid Century Vase or Ink Pot in Ochre by Ellen Malmer, Danish Fayence

By Ellen Malmer, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Andernach, DE

Wonderful small vase „ink bottle“ by Ellen Malmer for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1950-1969

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1880s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Lantern Inkwell
1880s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Lantern Inkwell

1880s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Lantern Inkwell

By Thomas Smily

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

cylindrical body of this impressive Victorian ink bottle is encompassed with vertical pales. This antique

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regency Mahogany And Brass Inkstand
Regency Mahogany And Brass Inkstand

Regency Mahogany And Brass Inkstand

$1,500

H 7.25 in W 11.5 in D 10 in

Regency Mahogany And Brass Inkstand

Located in Essex, MA

With two ink bottles and candle holder and pen rest. Lower drawer. Brass paw feet.

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Mid 19thC Coramandel Inkwell Stand/Desk Tidy
Mid 19thC Coramandel Inkwell Stand/Desk Tidy

Mid 19thC Coramandel Inkwell Stand/Desk Tidy

$1,302 / set

H 2.5 in W 14.5 in D 8.5 in

Mid 19thC Coramandel Inkwell Stand/Desk Tidy

Located in Altrincham, GB

Mid 19thC Coramandel Inkwell Stand/Desk Tidy with Mother of Pearl Inlays, Original Ink Bottle all

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Zebra Wood

Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand by John Grinsell & Sons, 1898
Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand by John Grinsell & Sons, 1898

Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand by John Grinsell & Sons, 1898

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

. The body of the inkstand incorporates two ink bottle receivers flanking a rectangular stamp box. The

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

George V Sterling Silver Inkstand by Charles Boyton
George V Sterling Silver Inkstand by Charles Boyton

George V Sterling Silver Inkstand by Charles Boyton

$3,358 / set

H 3.1 in W 5 in D 9.4 in

George V Sterling Silver Inkstand by Charles Boyton

By Charles Boyton & Sons, Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

feet. The two smaller internal compartments retain the original square glass ink bottles with

Category

20th Century English Other Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet
Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet

Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet

$4,043

H 52 in W 30 in D 17 in

Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

patina. Opening writing flap with lidded compartments for ink bottles and pens.  

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Desks

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet
Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet

Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet

$5,003

H 52 in W 30 in D 17 in

Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

patina. Opening writing flap with lidded compartments for ink bottles and pens.  

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Desks

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

English Inlaid Boulle Inkwell on Chase Feet, Circa 1840
English Inlaid Boulle Inkwell on Chase Feet, Circa 1840

English Inlaid Boulle Inkwell on Chase Feet, Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

English Boulle brass inlaid one-drawer inkwell with original fluted glass brass capped ink bottles

Category

Antique 1840s English William IV Inkwells

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

reveal a writing surface with original ink bottles and a pen tray storage compartment and secret drawers

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Late 19th Century Silver Antique Inkwell with Base Obtained from a Deer Hoof
Late 19th Century Silver Antique Inkwell with Base Obtained from a Deer Hoof

Late 19th Century Silver Antique Inkwell with Base Obtained from a Deer Hoof

Located in Milan, IT

. Good condition, the ink bottle is missing. Measures: cm 6.5 x 10 H 8. Shipping is insured by Lloyd's

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Bone

Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope
Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope

Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

compartments.   Top section fitted with pen tray, 2 slopes and compartments for ink bottles.  Removing the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Child's or Ladies Diminutive Writing Desk
Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Child's or Ladies Diminutive Writing Desk

Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Child's or Ladies Diminutive Writing Desk

$2,290Sale Price|22% Off

H 39.75 in W 21 in D 19 in

Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Child's or Ladies Diminutive Writing Desk

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

handsome gilt and tooled leather writing surface; fitted interior. The ink bottles appear to be later

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Unusual Antique Oak Stationery Cabinet
Unusual Antique Oak Stationery Cabinet

Unusual Antique Oak Stationery Cabinet

$1,130

H 12.21 in W 15.36 in D 9.85 in

Unusual Antique Oak Stationery Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

interior, original brass top ink bottles and a pop out drawer. A quaint piece in lovely original

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Coromandel Gilt Writing Slope Box Brass Mounts Victorian Box 1860
Coromandel Gilt Writing Slope Box Brass Mounts Victorian Box 1860

Coromandel Gilt Writing Slope Box Brass Mounts Victorian Box 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

compartments and original pen and ink bottles Offered in great shape ready for home use right away Will ship to

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe
19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

$913Sale Price|49% Off

H 6.7 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

Located in LEGNY, FR

to allow access for further storage. No ink bottle present. Wear consistent with age and used. We

Category

Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

ink bottle receivers protruding from either side and conjoined with a central rectangular stamp box

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tennis Inkwell With Tennis Player (Real Tennis or Racquets)
Tennis Inkwell With Tennis Player (Real Tennis or Racquets)

Tennis Inkwell With Tennis Player (Real Tennis or Racquets)

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

ink bottle and a male Real Tennis Player. The tennis figure is standing holding his lawn tennis racket

Category

Antique 19th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish

Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish

By Walter and John Barnard

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

ink bottle receivers protruding from either side and conjoined with a central rectangular stamp box

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Henry Chawner Georgian Sterling Silver Ladies Inkstand
Henry Chawner Georgian Sterling Silver Ladies Inkstand

Henry Chawner Georgian Sterling Silver Ladies Inkstand

By Henry Chawner

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

addition to impressive scalloped bases. The ink, pen/quill and pounce bottles retain the original plain

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Aurora Asia Limited Edition Fountain Pen with Ink, Boxes & Papers
Aurora Asia Limited Edition Fountain Pen with Ink, Boxes & Papers

Aurora Asia Limited Edition Fountain Pen with Ink, Boxes & Papers

By Aurora

Located in New York, NY

Aurora limited edition fountain pen from the Asia collection, sold with the original ink bottle

Category

20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell

By Joseph Angell II

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

antique inkwell retains the original and substantial red cranberry glass ink bottle liner, with a cut

Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Mahogany Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London
Edwardian Mahogany Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London

Edwardian Mahogany Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London

By Negretti & Zambra

Located in Norwich, GB

with lever escapement. Original ink bottle and holder with dipper. Pen setting knob to the brass

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Cased Barograph
Walnut Cased Barograph

Walnut Cased Barograph

$1,973Sale Price|46% Off

H 8 in W 14.5 in D 9 in

Walnut Cased Barograph

Located in Cheshire, GB

to improve sensitivity. The barograph has a thermometer and glass ink bottle recessed into the case

Category

Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Gilded Age Silver Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set
Gilded Age Silver Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set

Gilded Age Silver Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set

$825Sale Price / set|44% Off

H 3.5 in W 11.5 in D 7.12 in

Gilded Age Silver Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set

Located in Sheffield, MA

indentations for feathered pens or writing instruments, two lidded ink bottles with brass hinges attached to

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

18th Century Satinwood Traveling Writing Slope or Lap Desk
18th Century Satinwood Traveling Writing Slope or Lap Desk

18th Century Satinwood Traveling Writing Slope or Lap Desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

for ruler, pens, ink bottles, candles, etc. in this section there are candelabra and sconces that fit

Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Mahogany cased barograph and barometer by Negretti & Zambra
Mahogany cased barograph and barometer by Negretti & Zambra

Mahogany cased barograph and barometer by Negretti & Zambra

$1,803Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.5 in W 14.5 in D 7 in

Mahogany cased barograph and barometer by Negretti & Zambra

Located in Cheshire, GB

covers one full rotation of the drum. The ink trace, or barogram, on the recording paper, is a visual

Category

Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Barograph and Barometer by Negretti & Zambra
Barograph and Barometer by Negretti & Zambra

Barograph and Barometer by Negretti & Zambra

$1,973Sale Price|33% Off

H 8 in W 16.5 in D 9.5 in

Barograph and Barometer by Negretti & Zambra

Located in Cheshire, GB

gate suspension, with an unusual half-round barometer dial. The barograph having a glass ink bottle

Category

Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Traveling Inkwell Milk Churn Shape
Traveling Inkwell Milk Churn Shape

Traveling Inkwell Milk Churn Shape

$480

H 3.55 in Dm 1.78 in

Traveling Inkwell Milk Churn Shape

Located in Vienna, AT

tightly onto the glass ink bottle top when the lid is closed. The spring of the lid is intact.

Category

Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Oak Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London
Oak Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London

Oak Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London

$3,975

H 8.5 in W 16.75 in D 9.25 in

Oak Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London

By Negretti & Zambra

Located in Norwich, GB

circular drum with lever escapement. Original brass holder, ink bottle and dipper. Turned pen setting knob

Category

Vintage 1920s English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Mahogany cased Barograph
Mahogany cased Barograph

Mahogany cased Barograph

$2,132Sale Price|20% Off

H 9 in W 14.5 in D 9 in

Mahogany cased Barograph

Located in Cheshire, GB

barograph has a thermometer and its original glass ink bottle recessed into the case. Dimensions Height 9

Category

Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Walnut cased Barograph
Walnut cased Barograph

Walnut cased Barograph

$2,132Sale Price|20% Off

H 9 in W 14.5 in D 9 in

Walnut cased Barograph

Located in Cheshire, GB

thermometer and its original glass ink bottle recessed into the case. Dimensions Height 9 Inches Width 14.5

Category

Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England
Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England

Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England

$1,649

H 7.49 in W 19.1 in D 11.82 in

Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England

Located in Kastrup, DK

brass lock remains intact along with a writing compartment designed for storing a pen and ink bottle

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Polished Oak Barograph and Barometer by Negretti & Zambra, London
Polished Oak Barograph and Barometer by Negretti & Zambra, London

Polished Oak Barograph and Barometer by Negretti & Zambra, London

By Negretti & Zambra

Located in Norwich, GB

ink bottle, double chart drawer and standing on bracket feet. C.1930 ‘Negretti & Zambra’ were

Category

Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Oak Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London
Edwardian Oak Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London

Edwardian Oak Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London

By Negretti & Zambra

Located in Norwich, GB

to the revolving circular drum with lever escapement. Original brass holder, ink bottle and dipper

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Transition Louis XVI Small Writing Cabinet Meuble Ecritoire
18th Century French Transition Louis XVI Small Writing Cabinet Meuble Ecritoire

18th Century French Transition Louis XVI Small Writing Cabinet Meuble Ecritoire

Located in Berlin, DE

ink bottles opens to one large compartment. The bottom of the cabinet consists of another, hidden

Category

Antique 1760s French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Edwardian Mahogany Barograph by Hamilton and Inches, Edinburgh
Edwardian Mahogany Barograph by Hamilton and Inches, Edinburgh

Edwardian Mahogany Barograph by Hamilton and Inches, Edinburgh

By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.

Located in Norwich, GB

compartment chart drawer and original ink bottle. C.1910 ‘Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world’ by

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Inkwell Desk Set, Chester c.1908
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Inkwell Desk Set, Chester c.1908

Antique 20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Inkwell Desk Set, Chester c.1908

By George Nathan & Ridley Hayes

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

elegance, it features a refined gadroon-edged tray. The ink stand includes two matching glass ink bottles

Category

20th Century British Other Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Important Sterling and Gilt Inkwell by John & Joseph Angell, London, 1853
Important Sterling and Gilt Inkwell by John & Joseph Angell, London, 1853

Important Sterling and Gilt Inkwell by John & Joseph Angell, London, 1853

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

bottom. Nicely scrolled, engraved and decorated. The inkwell has a fitted original ink bottle in a green

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C
French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C

$932Sale Price|38% Off

H 3.94 in W 13.39 in D 10.63 in

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C

By Napoléon III

Located in Cheltenham, GB

, complete with a pair of original glass brass capped ink bottles. Primarily veneered in fine burr wood of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk
19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk

19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

ebony and has 2 glass ink bottles with silver-plated tops, a stamp tray and a pen tray. On one side

Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate

Walker & Hall Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Glass Desk Standish
Walker & Hall Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Glass Desk Standish

Walker & Hall Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Glass Desk Standish

By Walker & Hall

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

ink bottle receivers, in addition to a central pedestal shaped receptacle to the centre; each

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk
Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk

Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

front compartment or pen rest tilts to open and originally there would have been two ink bottles on

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Softwood

Art Deco Oak Cased Barograph, Winter & Sin, Newcastle
Art Deco Oak Cased Barograph, Winter & Sin, Newcastle

Art Deco Oak Cased Barograph, Winter & Sin, Newcastle

Located in Norwich, GB

Winter & Sons, Opticians, Newcastle on Tyne. Duel compartment chart drawer and original ink bottle. C

Category

Vintage 1920s English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

"Bottles" - Etching in Ink on Paper (Artist's Proof)
"Bottles" - Etching in Ink on Paper (Artist's Proof)

Doris Warner"Bottles" - Etching in Ink on Paper (Artist's Proof), 1981

$460Sale Price|20% Off

H 15 in W 12 in D 0.25 in

"Bottles" - Etching in Ink on Paper (Artist's Proof)

By Doris Warner

Located in Soquel, CA

Still life etching by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Several ornate bottles are arranged

Category

1980s American Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Etching

English Victorian campaign travellers inkwell made by Berry's Patent circa 1860
English Victorian campaign travellers inkwell made by Berry's Patent circa 1860

English Victorian campaign travellers inkwell made by Berry's Patent circa 1860

Located in Central England, GB

interior is all original and finished in Japaned green lacquer with the original clear glass ink bottle

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Leather, Glass

Ellen Hackl Fagan, Seeking the Sound of Cobalt Blue_Bottled_2004_acrylic, ink

Ellen Hackl Fagan, Seeking the Sound of Cobalt Blue_Bottled_2004_acrylic, ink

By Ellen Hackl Fagan

Located in Darien, CT

Seeking the Sound of Cobalt Blue is a series of larger paintings on 8 ply museum board and large sheets of rag paper and clayboard panels that have been created since the winter of 2...

Category

Early 2000s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel, Pigment, Ink

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

working with key. Two crystal ink bottles of a later period. This extra-large Writing Slope is one of

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Bound Traveling Desk Wooden Mahogany Writing Slope Regency
Antique Regency Brass Bound Traveling Desk Wooden Mahogany Writing Slope Regency

Antique Regency Brass Bound Traveling Desk Wooden Mahogany Writing Slope Regency

Located in Dublin, Ireland

closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are present but key does not activate lock, crystal ink bottle

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Inkwell (1885)
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Inkwell (1885)

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Inkwell (1885)

By Thomas Johnson II

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

details replicating his waistcoat attire and illustrative anatomical features. This antique ink bottle is

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Early 20th Century Cased Millefiori Ink Bottle, circa 1930
Early 20th Century Cased Millefiori Ink Bottle, circa 1930

Early 20th Century Cased Millefiori Ink Bottle, circa 1930

Located in Whitburn, GB

Description An early 20th century cased millefiori ink bottle. A heavy squat body features a millefiori

Category

Vintage 1930s British Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

French Boulle Style Inlaid Ink-well
French Boulle Style Inlaid Ink-well

French Boulle Style Inlaid Ink-well

Unavailable

H 6 in W 13 in D 10.5 in

French Boulle Style Inlaid Ink-well

Located in Hudson, NY

A Boulle style inlaid Ink-stand with two ink bottles with bronze lids, and bronze accent pieces

Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Ink and Oil
Ink and Oil

Matthew James CollinsInk and Oil, 2001

Unavailable

H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in

Ink and Oil

By Matthew James Collins

Located in Chicago, IL

. Different studio objects contribute to the composition: an ink bottle, linseed oil, and a palette cup. The

Category

Early 2000s Naturalistic Still-life Paintings

Regency Period Desk Piece
Regency Period Desk Piece

Regency Period Desk Piece

Unavailable

H 4 in W 15 in D 9 in

Regency Period Desk Piece

Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE

A very good Regency period ebony and brass inlaid desk piece with the original ink bottles

Category

Antique 1820s British Inkwells

A Victorian Mahogany, Brass and Cut Glass Inkwell
A Victorian Mahogany, Brass and Cut Glass Inkwell

A Victorian Mahogany, Brass and Cut Glass Inkwell

Unavailable

H 7.88 in W 11.42 in D 9.26 in

A Victorian Mahogany, Brass and Cut Glass Inkwell

Located in London, GB

English Brass and mahogany inkwell with cut glass ink bottles. With one central drawer and raised

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Executive Brass Inkstand
Executive Brass Inkstand

Executive Brass Inkstand

Unavailable

H 6 in W 19 in D 8 in

Executive Brass Inkstand

Located in Newport Beach, CA

An overscale heavy cast brass tray with separate hinged stamp box, and two heavy cut crystal ink

Category

Early 20th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Inkwell, English Sterling Cap and Crystal
Inkwell, English Sterling Cap and Crystal

Inkwell, English Sterling Cap and Crystal

Unavailable

H 2.63 in Dm 3.5 in

Inkwell, English Sterling Cap and Crystal

Located in Summerland, CA

Round crystal ink bottle with sterling hinged lid. Nice monogram on the lid. Hallmark on the neck

Category

Vintage 1940s Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Empire Period Console and Desk, 19th Century
Empire Period Console and Desk, 19th Century

Empire Period Console and Desk, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 33.08 in W 32.29 in D 17.72 in

Empire Period Console and Desk, 19th Century

Located in Marseille, FR

Empire period console in mahogany forming a desk with a writing desk and supports for ink bottles

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks

19th Century Antique Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkstand, circa 1870
19th Century Antique Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkstand, circa 1870

19th Century Antique Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkstand, circa 1870

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

the base has stylish “Greek key” engraving. The bulbous circular hinged ink bottle has ornate oval

Category

Antique 1870s British Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Inkwell and Fountain Pen, 800 Silver
Inkwell and Fountain Pen, 800 Silver

Inkwell and Fountain Pen, 800 Silver

Unavailable

W 2.56 in L 5.52 in

Inkwell and Fountain Pen, 800 Silver

Located in Palermo, IT

handmade. Complimentary high quality ink bottle. Regularly punched with state stamps. Classy gift, suitable

Category

2010s Italian Belle Époque Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

English William IV Mahogany Tambour Writing Box with Drawer Serpentine Shaped
English William IV Mahogany Tambour Writing Box with Drawer Serpentine Shaped

English William IV Mahogany Tambour Writing Box with Drawer Serpentine Shaped

Located in Wells, ME

for pens or ink bottles).  There is a separate drawer below the tambour top which would have been used

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Stationary Box & Inkstand
19th Century English Stationary Box & Inkstand

19th Century English Stationary Box & Inkstand

Unavailable

H 9 in W 12 in D 9 in

19th Century English Stationary Box & Inkstand

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

lid and interior fitted with silk covered insert, set on an inkstand with two clear crystal ink

Category

Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Ceramic Vase Langley 'Denby Period', circa 1980
Ceramic Vase Langley 'Denby Period', circa 1980

Ceramic Vase Langley 'Denby Period', circa 1980

Unavailable

H 11.82 in Dm 5.91 in

Ceramic Vase Langley 'Denby Period', circa 1980

By Langley

Located in Halstead, GB

distinct periods of ownership, producing a wide range of stoneware ranging from salt glazed ink bottles

Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

1930s Figural Bakelite Schooldays Theme Charm Necklace
1930s Figural Bakelite Schooldays Theme Charm Necklace

1930s Figural Bakelite Schooldays Theme Charm Necklace

Located in Palm Springs, CA

comprised of 5 charms suspended by brass or rings from translucent cellulose chain. An ink bottle, old

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Vintage 1930s American Drop Necklaces

Victorian Burr Walnut Stationary/Writing Box, Letter Rack, Scotland 1880, H970
Victorian Burr Walnut Stationary/Writing Box, Letter Rack, Scotland 1880, H970

Victorian Burr Walnut Stationary/Writing Box, Letter Rack, Scotland 1880, H970

Located in Vancouver, BC

compartments for ink bottles An opening bottom pull out dovetailed drawers The inside of the right-hand door

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Umbrella Stands

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian Oak Cased and Chromed Display Barograph, circa 1890
Edwardian Oak Cased and Chromed Display Barograph, circa 1890

Edwardian Oak Cased and Chromed Display Barograph, circa 1890

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

pen setting and original glass ink bottle. This barograph, when purchased by ‘Olde Time’ contained

Category

Antique 1890s English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Chrome

Napoleon III Louis XV Revival Ormolu Mounted Ebonized Bonheur Du Jour
Napoleon III Louis XV Revival Ormolu Mounted Ebonized Bonheur Du Jour

Napoleon III Louis XV Revival Ormolu Mounted Ebonized Bonheur Du Jour

Located in Culver City, CA

a restored leather writing surface with tooled banding. Within the desk are copper topped ink

Category

Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Georgian Padauk Wood Bachelors Chest of Drawers with Writing Fitment, circa 1730
Georgian Padauk Wood Bachelors Chest of Drawers with Writing Fitment, circa 1730

Georgian Padauk Wood Bachelors Chest of Drawers with Writing Fitment, circa 1730

Located in GB

is fitted for pens and an ink bottle. The brass handles, escutcheons and locks are all original. The

Category

Antique 1730s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Padouk

Ink Well, English Sterling and Crystal Ink Well
Ink Well, English Sterling and Crystal Ink Well

Ink Well, English Sterling and Crystal Ink Well

Located in Summerland, CA

Beautiful English Hall marked sterling and cut crystal ink well. Cut crystal bottle with sterling

Category

Antique 1850s Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mariano´s things Bottles Watercolor Drawing Mariano Martín
Mariano´s things Bottles Watercolor Drawing Mariano Martín

Mariano´s things Bottles Watercolor Drawing Mariano Martín

Located in Madrid, MD

I always look for the same: THINGS, things that despite being normal, how beautiful: NORMAL THINGS!!! Normal things that, if we notice them, we breathe a few seconds and we let the h...

Category

2010s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Mariano's things 03 Bottle Glass Mariano Martin Watercolor Paper Drawing
Mariano's things 03 Bottle Glass Mariano Martin Watercolor Paper Drawing

Mariano's things 03 Bottle Glass Mariano Martin Watercolor Paper Drawing

Located in Madrid, MD

I always look for the same: THINGS, things that despite being normal, how beautiful: NORMAL THINGS!!! Normal things that, if we notice them, we breathe a few seconds and we let the h...

Category

2010s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

George 111 Silver 3 Bottle Inkstand, 1793
George 111 Silver 3 Bottle Inkstand, 1793

George 111 Silver 3 Bottle Inkstand, 1793

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H 3.25 in W 7.5 in D 5 in

George 111 Silver 3 Bottle Inkstand, 1793

By Henry Greenway

Located in London, GB

Good quality Georgian silver inkstand with 2 bottles for ink and one for sanding Made by Henry

Category

Antique 1790s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare 2001 Postponed Ryder Cup Waterman Ink Fountain Pen with 18K Gold Nib
Rare 2001 Postponed Ryder Cup Waterman Ink Fountain Pen with 18K Gold Nib

Rare 2001 Postponed Ryder Cup Waterman Ink Fountain Pen with 18K Gold Nib

Located in London, GB

international-size ink cartridges or any bottled fountain pen ink of your choice. This rare 2001 Postponed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

18k Gold

Freefall
Freefall

Joanne Beaule RugglesFreefall, 2018

Unavailable

H 40 in W 26 in D 0.05 in

Freefall

Located in San Luis Obispo, CA

which spring her passionately expressive lines. Deep bottles of ink allow this artist to load up her pen

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Antique Mahogany Cased Barograph by Negretti and Zambra, London
Antique Mahogany Cased Barograph by Negretti and Zambra, London

Antique Mahogany Cased Barograph by Negretti and Zambra, London

By Negretti & Zambra

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Negretti & Zambra, London. Adjustable pen set, original ink holder and bottle, Fine mahogany case with

Category

Vintage 1920s English Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian 1895 Blown Glass and Sterling Silver Ink Bottle
Antique Victorian 1895 Blown Glass and Sterling Silver Ink Bottle

Antique Victorian 1895 Blown Glass and Sterling Silver Ink Bottle

By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

exceptional antique Victorian glass and sterling silver ink bottle has a circular rounded, shaped form

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of Three 19th Century Japanese Ceramic Ink Bottles
Set of Three 19th Century Japanese Ceramic Ink Bottles

Set of Three 19th Century Japanese Ceramic Ink Bottles

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of three 19th century Japanese ink bottles Ceramic, earthenware, stoneware 1. Measures

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Industrial Jars

Materials

Stoneware, Cork

Antique Victorian 1890s Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Ink Bottle and Stand
Antique Victorian 1890s Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Ink Bottle and Stand

Antique Victorian 1890s Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Ink Bottle and Stand

By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

. This exceptional antique Victorian glass and sterling silver ink bottle and stand has a circular

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 Fountain Pen with Ink Bottle in Box
Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 Fountain Pen with Ink Bottle in Box

Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 Fountain Pen with Ink Bottle in Box

By Montblanc

Located in Chicago, IL

gold-plated accents -Nib: 18k gold-plated -Includes: Bottle of ink and luxury presentation case

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 19th Century Regency Ivory Ink Stand
Early 19th Century Regency Ivory Ink Stand

Early 19th Century Regency Ivory Ink Stand

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H 4 in W 5.3 in D 4.25 in

Early 19th Century Regency Ivory Ink Stand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Top Quality Regency Ink Stand, With A Either A 'b' Or And 'r' Letter. Stands On 4 Feet, Single Ink

Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Ink Well
Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Ink Well

Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Ink Well

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H 6.5 in W 12.5 in D 10 in

Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Ink Well

Located in Dallas, TX

two cut crystal ink bottles with sterling lids

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Large Mirrored Jar With Cap
Large Mirrored Jar With Cap

Large Mirrored Jar With Cap

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H 27 in Dm 16 in

Large Mirrored Jar With Cap

Located in Los Angeles, CA

LARGE MIRRORED JAR (POSSIBLY AN INK BOTTLE) WITH CAP

Category

Vintage 1950s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Inkstand by Hamilton & Inches
Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Inkstand by Hamilton & Inches

Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Inkstand by Hamilton & Inches

By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

bottle receivers, retaining the original square glass ink bottles with cut glass ornamentation. The

Category

Antique Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gallery Desk Standish, Antique Victorian
Sterling Silver Gallery Desk Standish, Antique Victorian

Sterling Silver Gallery Desk Standish, Antique Victorian

By Charles Stuart Harris

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

incorporates a plain sunken pen well to the front in addition to two ink bottle receivers, ornamented with

Category

Antique 1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand

By Walter and John Barnard

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

internal compartments retain the original square glass ink bottles with cut-glass ornamentation in addition

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Inkwell
English Sterling Silver Inkwell

English Sterling Silver Inkwell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Great-looking 19th Century English sterling silver inkwell with 2 ink bottles and candle holder on

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver

English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand
English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

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H 24.25 in W 21 in D 12 in

English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Woodbury, CT

Well outfitted English mahogany lap desk complete with ink bottles. Sometimes referred to as a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

inkstand incorporates two ink bottle receivers, embellished with pierced decorated dividers reflecting the

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regency Games Table
Regency Games Table

Regency Games Table

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H 30 in W 30 in D 21 in

Regency Games Table

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A fine Regency rosewood games table with brass mounts; right drawer fitted for ink bottles

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Desk Standish
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Desk Standish

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Desk Standish

By Edward & John Barnard

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

incorporates two cylindrical ink bottles flanking a central rectangular stamp box. The impressive ink

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century English Davenport Desk
19th Century English Davenport Desk

19th Century English Davenport Desk

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H 35 in W 23 in D 21 in

19th Century English Davenport Desk

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

drawers, and with an ink drawer fitted with original ink bottles.  

Category

Antique 1850s English William IV Desks

Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Pop Up Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Pop Up Davenport

Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Pop Up Davenport

Located in Altrincham, GB

with writing slope and ink bottles, scroll end supports flanking drawers on plinth base and blind

Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

A 19th Century English Rosewood Inkwell
A 19th Century English Rosewood Inkwell

A 19th Century English Rosewood Inkwell

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H 6.5 in W 12 in D 10 in

A 19th Century English Rosewood Inkwell

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Large Rosewood Inkwell with Brass Inlay, Glass Ink Bottles and Brass Handle. For

Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

straps opening to reveal a fitted writing slope, pen tray, original ink bottle, two lift up lids opening

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Ink Desk Inkstand Set Sheffield, 1903
Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Ink Desk Inkstand Set Sheffield, 1903

Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Ink Desk Inkstand Set Sheffield, 1903

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Period Embossed Single Ink Bottle Desk Standish, complete with original applied twin pen holders. The

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

reveal a fitted writing slope, pen tray, original ink bottle, two lift up lids opening to reveal a

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Inkwell
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Inkwell

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Inkwell

Located in Fayetteville, AR

scrolling, shell, and floral motifs. The inkwell has two lids that lift up to insert ink bottles. The lids

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal Double Inkwell Rawlings & Sumner
Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal Double Inkwell Rawlings & Sumner

Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal Double Inkwell Rawlings & Sumner

Located in Great Barrington, MA

collector. Made in 1839, the cut glass ink bottles are topped with floral finials and sit inside 5-sided

Category

Antique 19th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Italian School Desk in Solid Oak, 1890
Italian School Desk in Solid Oak, 1890

Italian School Desk in Solid Oak, 1890

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H 23.63 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in

Italian School Desk in Solid Oak, 1890

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Italian school desk in solid oak, the bench is at one with the desk, there are housings for ink

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top

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H 27.56 in W 19.3 in D 16.54 in

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top

By King & Sons

Located in Dereham, GB

up and adjusts the height with the rachet support, inside fitted with pen tray and ink bottle holders

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

John Grinsell & Sons Birmingham England Sterling Inkwell Inkstand Desk Set
John Grinsell & Sons Birmingham England Sterling Inkwell Inkstand Desk Set

John Grinsell & Sons Birmingham England Sterling Inkwell Inkstand Desk Set

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Washington Depot, CT

. Tray and ink bottles feature a classic ribbed edge. Measures approx 9 5/8" long, 7" wide, 1 7/16" high

Category

20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Desk Inkstand
Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Desk Inkstand

Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Desk Inkstand

By John Edward Wilmot

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Crafts style handles. The body of the antique inkwell incorporates two square ink bottle receivers, in

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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