Antique Mission Oak Craftsmen Library Table With Pullout Writing Desk & Ink Well
Located in Monrovia, CA
This Mission Craftsmen Library Table / Desk With Pullout Writing Desk And Ink Well Is A Strong, Sturdy And Well Built Heavy American Antique.
Oak
Tiffany & Co. Studios New York Bronze and Abalone Desk Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning set of solid brass Tiffany & Co desk ink well notepad case and 4 corners for desk pad all in amazing condition came from a high end estate in Princeton New Jersey
Bronze
$640 / set
Marble Ink Well
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian marble ink wells with covered well and brass handle. Beautiful contrasting black, white, and red marbles make up the body and lid of this pair. White late 19th cent...
Marble
$12,400Sale Price|20% Off
Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A superb George III lady's mahogany writing desk with hidden ink pots and a drawer, circa 1790. The desk stands on four reeded legs and on original brass castors. An unusual feature ...
Brass
Art Deco Glass Ink Well
Located in Asheville, NC
Glass inkwell with ball-peened silver flip cap. Blackened body with deco-clover pattern inside the glass.
Glass
French Art Deco Marble and Bronze Ink Well
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco marble inkwell with bronze details and well atop. The size and wonderful art deco detail make for this piece a complement to many desks. The details also extend to th...
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Encrier set with richly-veined Verde Antico marble base mounted with pair gilt-bronze inkwells flanked on either side of a Napolean bust. The marble base with pen tray rest on sh...
Marble, Bronze
Antique English Regency Porcelain Worcester Dragons in Compartments Ink Well
Located in Wilton, CT
Exquisite antique Worcester porcelain desk inkstand and cover in "dragons in compartments" or "bengal tiger" pattern. A stunning piece of English Regency chinoiserie in imari palette...
Porcelain
Early Century Art Nouveau Ink Well and Pen Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This exquisite vintage Art Nouveau inkwell and pen holder is a true testament to the elegance and intricate craftsmanship of the early 20th century. Crafted from ornate metalwork, th...
Metal
19th Century Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well, France
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well. Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Siena Marble, Bronze
$550Sale Price|35% Off
Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique coppered Japonais Revival inkstand with two ink pots and a stamp holder. The border of the base is in relief and abounds with flowers and birds while the pen rest has a quain...
Brass, Copper
19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Gilded Ormolu Ink Well, Stamped, Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century French gilded Ormolu Gran Tour influenced gilded Ormolu ink well, having classing motifs and Roman Centurion bust embossed to the lids. Stamped, Bar...
Ormolu
James Deakin and Sons Silver Plate Ink Well and Sterling Fountain Pen
By James Deakin & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinguished ink well set by James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield, England.
Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Rare. Similar pieces are pictured in "Louis Lawrence : Hirado Prince of Porcelains. Lid not original. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & ...
Porcelain
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
18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis
By Delft
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well and Desk Stand attributed to Anthoni Pennis, beautifully decorated in the chinoiserie style.
Pottery
French Charles X Large Marble and Gilded Bronze Ink Well and Candle Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This French carved marble and gilded bronze inkwell and candlestand, circa 1830 is carved from sienna marble. The large block is set with a tray well in front and then the cast bronz...
Marble, Bronze
Cool Ink Well designed as a Godin iron stove from the late 19th Century
By Godin
Located in Knivsta, SE
Cool Ink Well designed as a Godin iron stove from the late 19th Century. Made in France in cast iron and painted with a beautiful patina. Probably an advertising item from late 19th ...
Iron
Edwardian c1902 English Ink Well with Sterling Silver Top by James Deakin & Sons
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Glass ink well with a sterling silver hinged top, bearing English hallmarks: letter date for 1902 & maker’s mark “J.D. W.D.”- By James Deakin & Sons (John & William F Deakin) Engl...
Sterling Silver
A Louis Philippe bronze and ormolu desk set
By Louis Philippe
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Louis Philippe bronze and ormolu desk set, comprising two ink wells and a powder shaker in the form of crenelated urns with anthemion-bud finials, all set on a rectangular base wit...
Bronze, Ormolu
$125Sale Price|28% Off
Petite Classica Crystal Inkwell
Located in Sheffield, MA
Small and elegant crystal inkwell with a brass collar with a square base and faceted lid makes a wonderful accent on your desk or table top. Ink-well, ink well, inkwell.
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely 19th century French bronze ink well stand A good looking well made and decorative desk top ...
Bronze
Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Light with Inkwell or Pen Desk Tidy 1920
Located in London, GB
Discovered on our travels in Italy and still yet to be seen again, this sleek 1920’s Art Deco chrome Bankers desk light with ink well or pen holder is a fine example of the period.
Chrome
19th Century Desk / Ink Well Set
Located in Milton, DE
This amazing 19th century ink well set is the crown to any power desk. It is [“gold” (has not been tested for carat content) leaf finish that is beautifully antiqued, It has two ori...
Gold Leaf
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 lid sits on a exquisitely chased round silver base. The ink well in the center is ...
Sterling Silver
Brass ink well
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Intricately detailed brass English ink well
Brass
Bronze Ink Well Art Nouveau
Located in Cookeville, TN
Beautiful details of flowers and swirls highlight this cast bronze inkwell from the Art Nouveau period. The lid will raise so you can add your own container for the ink.
Bronze
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 which has now worn off. Felt bottom, overall patina.
Brass
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
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Faux Leather Book Ink Well
Located in Antwerp, BE
I have shown this piece used as a vase, as this is how I like to use ink wells today. Imagine this book used in this way on a library shelf or a desk.
Big Bronze Dragon Sculptured Ink Well, Russia, 1850s
Located in Brussels, BE
Bronze dragon standing on a stylized leaf. Magnificent piece which shines with its originality and the chiseling work developed all-over its decors. Dimensions: H 10 cm x W 31.5 x ...
Bronze
Group of Two French Faience Ink Wells, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century group of two faience ink wells, circa 1875 Desvres with Fourmentraux Frères Mark, circular, decorated in the Rouen style, faience inkwell (5" diameter), circa 1898. Henr...
Faience
Unavailable
H 4 in W 9.8 in D 5.5 in
Hand Carved Wood Terrier Dog Pen Tray Ink Well Ink Stand Early 20th Century
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Hand carved wood terrier dog pen tray ink well ink stand Early 20th century Hand carved figural dog, possibly terrier breed, ink stand with modeled two ink holders and one nib hol...
Wood
Unavailable
H 8 in W 11.75 in D 5.75 in
Very Fine Antique French Charles X Period Ormolu Napoleon Ink Well, circa 1825
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Charles X period ormolu and painted bronze necessaire de bureau; the raised gallery centered by a standing figure of Napoleon I beside his eagle standing, helmets and ...
Unavailable
H 19.69 in Dm 12.21 in
Art Deco Brass Table Lamp and Writing Set with Ink Well and Blotter Rocker
Located in Vienna, AT
This lot is a complete desk set. Beside the table lamp it consists of a pen tray, a blotter rocker, an ink well and a small dish for clips or pins.
Brass
Sold
H 5 in W 12 in D 9.75 in
Richard Rathbone, Attributed to C F A Voysey Arts & Crafts Copper Desk Ink Well
By Richard Rathbone, Charles Voysey
Located in London, GB
Voysey An Arts & Crafts large copper desk tidy and ink well Stamped 'Rathbone' on base.
Copper
Ink well Collection
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ink pot collection ranging in sizes from 1" to 2 1/2" tall and 1" to 2" wide
Brass
Bronze Ink Well
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful gilded bronze inkwell.
Bronze
Sold
H 3.75 in W 8.67 in D 4.14 in
Antique Desk Stand, English, Correspondence Box, Ink Wells, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk stand. An English, silver plated correspondence box with ink wells, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Silver Plate
Antique French Bronze Goose Ink Well
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A rare Antique French Bronze Goose Ink Well. Very good condition, Circa 1880. Great detail and a functional piece of desk furniture.Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, makin...
Bronze
Collection Of Antique English Ink Wells
Located in Wainscott, NY
Wonderful collection of 13 ink wells varying in height from 2-3" and diameters under 2". Sold as a set.
Pottery
English Silver-Plate Zoomorphic Ink Well
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English silver plate zoomorphic ink well, depicting an elephants head with a finial of a monkey playing a flute. Porcelain interior container, late 19th-early 20th century. Dimen...
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Doré Ink Well
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century bronze doré inkwell boy and dog 19th century bronze doré inkwell angel and drums.
Bronze
French Sevres Style Ormolu Mounted Ink Well
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Newark, England
French late 19th century Napoleon III style ink well. The ink well with a Sevres style porcelain to the centre decorated with a green glaze and a central floral arrangement spilling ...
Bronze, Ormolu
Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Ink Well
Located in Dallas, TX
a 19th century ink well with small drawer, covered with tortoise shell and mother of pearl, having two cut crystal ink bottles with sterling lids
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Ink Well and Pen Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This exquisite vintage Art Nouveau inkwell and pen holder is a true testament to the elegance and intricate craftsmanship of the early 20th century. Crafted from ornate metalwork, th...
Metal
Scottish Silver and Black Forest Ink Well Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
Scottish silver mounted ink wells with antlers and hoofs on Black Forest base carved with Thistles and hoofs. The ink well tops have silver Stag heads on the top of each well.
Silver
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Ink Well
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare totally original French 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble ink well with griotte and green marble marble inlay.
Marble, Bronze
French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Ink Well
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine bronzeand marble ink well done in the empire taste is nicely detailed and is done in both patinated and gilded bronze. The central tryfoiled brazier form shaped ink and pe...
Marble, Bronze
Black Forest Ink Well Set - Bear with Cubs
Located in Austin, TX
A blackforest desktop ink well set featuring a large carved bear in the center, opening as a hinged lid for pen nibs, flanked on opposing sides by faceted, fitted glass inkwells, eac...
Glass
19th Century French Brass Ink Well on Marble
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An object of art now, captures the period.
Marble, 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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