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Victorian Gilt and Patinated Bronze Ram's Head Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Fitted with candle arms in the shape of horns surmounted by a nozzle with gadrooned circular drip pans and with headdress moulded as cover opening to reveal a circular detachable gla...
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Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Gilt and Patinated Bronze Ram's Head Inkwell, 19th Century
Victorian Gilt and Patinated Bronze Ram's Head Inkwell, 19th Century

Victorian Gilt and Patinated Bronze Ram's Head Inkwell, 19th Century

H 6.5 in W 9 in D 8 in
19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
Located in Haarlem, NL
heads with glass eyes and ink well with log pen rest. Intricate carved detail to hair, teeth, eyes and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Bone, Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest

H 3.55 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Bronze Inkwell Modelled as Ram's Head
Located in Montreal, QC
, Tartan Carpets, Marmalade etc. The ram's head also makes an appearance on large, often regimental, snuff
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Inkwell Modelled as Ram's Head
Bronze Inkwell Modelled as Ram's Head

Bronze Inkwell Modelled as Ram's Head

H 6.5 in W 10 in D 9 in
Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells
By William Brownfield
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish English majolica pottery partners desk stand with inkwells with ram heads by
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells
Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells

Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells

H 4.53 in W 10.24 in D 8.47 in
Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads. inkwell 28,5x18,5x6cm clock 24,5x13x8cm match stand
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads
Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads

Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads

H 2.37 in W 11.23 in D 7.29 in
20th Century Italian Bronze Inkwell with Bull Heads and Putti Embracing Lion
Located in Milano, MI
From Italy an early 20th century bronze inkwell resting on a double circular marble base, in black
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Early 20th Century Italian Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Century Italian Bronze Inkwell with Bull Heads and Putti Embracing Lion
20th Century Italian Bronze Inkwell with Bull Heads and Putti Embracing Lion

20th Century Italian Bronze Inkwell with Bull Heads and Putti Embracing Lion

H 7.49 in Dm 5.12 in
French Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Sander with Classical Figure to the Lid
Located in London, GB
a rock with sandals and long robes and her arm over her head. To the inkwell front is an applied
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Antique 1890s French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Sander with Classical Figure to the Lid
French Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Sander with Classical Figure to the Lid

French Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Sander with Classical Figure to the Lid

H 5.25 in W 5.25 in D 3 in
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
creativity of the era. Carved and blackened in the likeness of a dog's head, this inkwell showcases subtle
Category

Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell

19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell

H 4.5 in W 3 in D 4 in
Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique English brass and crystal inkwell with small horns and brass boar head. Diameter for
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Antique 19th Century English Charles II Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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

Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers

H 3 in W 6.25 in D 5.75 in
Antique WWI Inkwell with German Flare Shell Heads on Wooden Base - 2Y324
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This unique and historic WWI inkwell features two German flare shell heads mounted on a wooden base
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Early 20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique WWI Inkwell with German Flare Shell Heads on Wooden Base - 2Y324
Antique WWI Inkwell with German Flare Shell Heads on Wooden Base - 2Y324

Antique WWI Inkwell with German Flare Shell Heads on Wooden Base - 2Y324

H 2.76 in W 16.15 in D 5.52 in
19th Century Hand Carved Wood Bulldog Inkwell from England
Located in North Salem, NY
What a fun and beautiful unque accessories. 19th century Fine hand carved Bulldog inkwell from
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Antique Late 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Bulldog Inkwell from England
19th Century Hand Carved Wood Bulldog Inkwell from England

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Bulldog Inkwell from England

H 4.75 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
A French Figural Bronze Inkwell Desk Lamp with Tole Shade
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
laurel wreath above his head flanked by two glass inkwells and candleholders, all on an oval base with a
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Early 20th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A French Figural Bronze Inkwell Desk Lamp with Tole Shade
A French Figural Bronze Inkwell Desk Lamp with Tole Shade

A French Figural Bronze Inkwell Desk Lamp with Tole Shade

H 25.99 in W 14.97 in D 9.06 in
Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Nuremberg, Germany. Two tree stumps can hold your writing utensils, inside the head is an inkwell. The dip
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique
Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique

Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique

H 6.25 in W 6.88 in D 8.63 in
Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fitted interior, small glass inkwell, lion head drop ring handles, raised on turn carved feet, solid wood
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder
Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder

Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder

H 17 in W 20 in D 12.5 in
WW Harrison & Co Ep Victorian Desktop Ink Stand Art Nouveau Style with Stag Head
By William Wheatcroft Harrison & Co. 1
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
WW Harrison & Co Ep Victorian desktop ink stand Art Nouveau style. The Stags' head is the centre
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

WW Harrison & Co Ep Victorian Desktop Ink Stand Art Nouveau Style with Stag Head
WW Harrison & Co Ep Victorian Desktop Ink Stand Art Nouveau Style with Stag Head

WW Harrison & Co Ep Victorian Desktop Ink Stand Art Nouveau Style with Stag Head

H 3.94 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Russian Silvered Bronze Bear Inkwell, Russia, 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare 19th century silvered bronze inkwell depicting a finely detailed cast bear, cast of Russian
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Antique 1880s Russian Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Russian Silvered Bronze Bear Inkwell, Russia, 1870
Russian Silvered Bronze Bear Inkwell, Russia, 1870

Russian Silvered Bronze Bear Inkwell, Russia, 1870

H 8 in W 6.5 in D 5.75 in
18th Century Black Forest Boar's Head Inkwell
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Black forest boar's head inkwell and pen rest, 18th c., linden wood
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Antique Late 18th Century German Inkwells

18th Century Black Forest Boar's Head Inkwell
18th Century Black Forest Boar's Head Inkwell

18th Century Black Forest Boar's Head Inkwell

H 6.5 in W 8 in D 8.25 in
Late 19th Century Novelty Boxwood Dog’s Head Inkwell
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late 19th century novelty boxwood dog’s head inkwell, modelled and painted as a black and tan
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Antique 1880s French Inkwells

Materials

Boxwood

Late 19th Century Novelty Boxwood Dog’s Head Inkwell
Late 19th Century Novelty Boxwood Dog’s Head Inkwell

Late 19th Century Novelty Boxwood Dog’s Head Inkwell

H 4.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Rare Bronze Boars Head Inkwell c.1850 by Christophe Fratin
Located in London, GB
Rare bronze boars head inkwell France c.1850 & signed Christophe Fratin (1800-1864). Another
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Rare Bronze Boars Head Inkwell c.1850 by Christophe Fratin
Rare Bronze Boars Head Inkwell c.1850 by Christophe Fratin

Rare Bronze Boars Head Inkwell c.1850 by Christophe Fratin

H 4 in W 7 in D 4 in
Gilt Bronze Owl Head Inkwell
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A gilt bronze inkwell in the shape of a detailed owl head, with original glass eyes, set over an
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Owl Head Inkwell
Gilt Bronze Owl Head Inkwell

Gilt Bronze Owl Head Inkwell

H 5.12 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
English 19th c. Dog's Head Sculpture - Inkwell
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century English carving of a boxer dog head, which conceals an inkwell. Very good quality
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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Walnut

English 19th c. Dog's Head Sculpture - Inkwell

English 19th c. Dog's Head Sculpture - Inkwell

H 6 in W 3 in D 2 in
19th Century Gilt Bronze Ram Head/Horn Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
This gilt bronze 19th Century Rams horn double inkwell is a stunning and intricate piece of
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Ram Head/Horn Inkwell
19th Century Gilt Bronze Ram Head/Horn Inkwell

19th Century Gilt Bronze Ram Head/Horn Inkwell

H 7 in W 15 in D 14 in
Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French gilt bronze and patinated bronze inkwell. Rams head design.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Inkwell

H 7 in W 10 in L 7 in
Charles X Cut Crystal Gilded Bronze Inkwell, circa 1815-1820
Located in Paris, FR
. The inkwell rests on four feet with a winged putti head. This inkwell is representative of the
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Antique 1810s French Charles X Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Charles X Cut Crystal Gilded Bronze Inkwell, circa 1815-1820
Charles X Cut Crystal Gilded Bronze Inkwell, circa 1815-1820

Charles X Cut Crystal Gilded Bronze Inkwell, circa 1815-1820

H 4.73 in W 11.42 in D 4.73 in
Black Forest Carved Large Terrier Inkwell, Hinged Lid, Exceptional Carving
Located in Banner Elk, NC
glass eyes, the hinged head concealing a glass inkwell, the dogs front paws mounted on a
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Softwood

Black Forest Carved Large Terrier Inkwell, Hinged Lid, Exceptional Carving
Black Forest Carved Large Terrier Inkwell, Hinged Lid, Exceptional Carving

Black Forest Carved Large Terrier Inkwell, Hinged Lid, Exceptional Carving

H 6 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Antique English Bronze Figural Inkwell, Begging Dog with Glass Eyes, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
About as charming as they get, this a stunning desk-top inkwell or a delightful dog standing on his
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Bronze Figural Inkwell, Begging Dog with Glass Eyes, circa 1890
Antique English Bronze Figural Inkwell, Begging Dog with Glass Eyes, circa 1890

Antique English Bronze Figural Inkwell, Begging Dog with Glass Eyes, circa 1890

H 5.5 in W 3 in D 4 in
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 ...
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Vintage 1950s French Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Hermes Desk Set with Horse Head Detail
Vintage Hermes Desk Set with Horse Head Detail

Vintage Hermes Desk Set with Horse Head Detail

H 1.5 in W 9 in
Magnificent Bronze and Brass Desk Compendium, Queen Victoria's Pets, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
an inkwell with it's head opening revealing a period porcelain ink chamber. An absolutely stunning
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Magnificent Bronze and Brass Desk Compendium, Queen Victoria's Pets, circa 1880
Magnificent Bronze and Brass Desk Compendium, Queen Victoria's Pets, circa 1880

Magnificent Bronze and Brass Desk Compendium, Queen Victoria's Pets, circa 1880

H 13 in Dm 9 in
Antique Bronze Inkwell with Bear's Head, France, ca. 1880
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique bronze inkwell in the shape of a bear's head with glass eyes. The sculpture is mounted on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Bronze Inkwell with Bear's Head, France, ca. 1880
Antique Bronze Inkwell with Bear's Head, France, ca. 1880

Antique Bronze Inkwell with Bear's Head, France, ca. 1880

H 4.93 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Swiss Dog Head Inkwell Carved Walnut Black Forest Schnauzer 1880 circa
Located in Milano, MI
A Black Forest hand-carved walnut figural inkwell in the form of a Dog’s head, with great detail
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Swiss Dog Head Inkwell Carved Walnut Black Forest Schnauzer 1880 circa
Swiss Dog Head Inkwell Carved Walnut Black Forest Schnauzer 1880 circa

Swiss Dog Head Inkwell Carved Walnut Black Forest Schnauzer 1880 circa

H 4.34 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in
19th Century English Silver Plated Elephant Inkwell with Little Monkey
Located in Haarlem, NL
An exceptional English Victorian silver plate elephant head inkwell of the last quarter of the 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver

19th Century English Silver Plated Elephant Inkwell with Little Monkey
19th Century English Silver Plated Elephant Inkwell with Little Monkey

19th Century English Silver Plated Elephant Inkwell with Little Monkey

H 5.52 in W 6.89 in D 4.34 in
19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Inkwell Head of Medusa
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Very attractive bronze inkwell from the second half of the 19th century in the form of the head of
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Inkwell Head of Medusa
19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Inkwell Head of Medusa

19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Inkwell Head of Medusa

H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Victorian Desktop Inkwell Set With Stag Heads by W W Harrison & Co Sheffield
By William Wheatcroft Harrison & Co. 1
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Luxurious Silver Plated Stag's Head Ink Stand Desk Set Comprising of Pop Up Inkwells Art
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Desktop Inkwell Set With Stag Heads by W W Harrison & Co Sheffield
Victorian Desktop Inkwell Set With Stag Heads by W W Harrison & Co Sheffield

Victorian Desktop Inkwell Set With Stag Heads by W W Harrison & Co Sheffield

H 3.55 in W 7.17 in D 5.52 in
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and polychromed in the likeness of a dog's head, this inkwell showcases intricate details and features
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell

H 3.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Carved Victorian Bulldog Inkwells
Located in Haarlem, NL
with hinged head that open to reveal the inkwells inside. They are made of Lignum Vitae or Pockwood
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Carved Victorian Bulldog Inkwells
Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Carved Victorian Bulldog Inkwells

Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Carved Victorian Bulldog Inkwells

H 11 in W 8 in D 10 in
19th Century Carved English Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Doberman Inkwell
Located in Haarlem, NL
Beautiful original 19th century carved heavy wooden Victorian era dog inkwell with hinged head that
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century Carved English Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Doberman Inkwell
19th Century Carved English Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Doberman Inkwell

19th Century Carved English Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Doberman Inkwell

H 4.73 in W 2.76 in D 4.73 in
Swiss Terrier Head Desk Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lucerne, the head opening to reveal an inkwell (missing), the logs to hold pencils and pens.
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Swiss Terrier Head Desk Stand
Swiss Terrier Head Desk Stand

Swiss Terrier Head Desk Stand

H 6 in W 8 in D 5 in
Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Bulldog Doberman Inkwells
Located in Haarlem, NL
hinged head that opens to reveal the inkwells inside. They are made of heavy Lignum Vitae or Pockwood
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Bulldog Doberman Inkwells
Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Bulldog Doberman Inkwells

Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Bulldog Doberman Inkwells

H 4.73 in W 2.76 in D 4.73 in
19th Century French Bronze and Green Marble Inkwell with Roman Figure and Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
either side of the figure, are two bronze inkwells with carved lion heads. Both round inkwells have their
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze and Green Marble Inkwell with Roman Figure and Mounts
19th Century French Bronze and Green Marble Inkwell with Roman Figure and Mounts

19th Century French Bronze and Green Marble Inkwell with Roman Figure and Mounts

H 9.4 in W 11.5 in D 6.75 in
Bronze and Ebonized Wood Double Inkstand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
base fitted with two horse head Vienna bronze style inkwells. The back has a figure of a jockey that
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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Ebonized Wood Double Inkstand
Bronze and Ebonized Wood Double Inkstand

Bronze and Ebonized Wood Double Inkstand

H 8 in W 11.5 in D 9.5 in
Large Antique Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Horse Sculpture Inkstand Attr. Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Lisse, NL
strong hinge that folds the horses head back to open the inkwell too is a sign of the quality of this
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Antique Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Horse Sculpture Inkstand Attr. Bergmann
Large Antique Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Horse Sculpture Inkstand Attr. Bergmann

Large Antique Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Horse Sculpture Inkstand Attr. Bergmann

H 7.1 in Dm 9.25 in
Bronze Sculptural Lighted Ink Well in the Style of Jean Garnier
By Jean Garnier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
patina. The piece features a light above the girls head and an inkwell at her feet.
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculptural Lighted Ink Well in the Style of Jean Garnier
Bronze Sculptural Lighted Ink Well in the Style of Jean Garnier

Bronze Sculptural Lighted Ink Well in the Style of Jean Garnier

H 22 in W 12 in D 8 in
Vintage Lovely Lady Head Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa early 20th century iron inkwell that features a clover shape with a woman's face and profile
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Early 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Iron

Vintage Lovely Lady Head Inkwell
Vintage Lovely Lady Head Inkwell

Vintage Lovely Lady Head Inkwell

H 2 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Art Deco Style Tiger Head Inkwell, Early 19th Century
Located in Notting Hill, GB
Originating in the 1920s, and coming to full fruition during the 1930s, Art Deco was a movement within both the fine and decorative arts as well as architecture, this ink well repres...
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Antique Early 19th Century European Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Style Tiger Head Inkwell, Early 19th Century
Art Deco Style Tiger Head Inkwell, Early 19th Century

Art Deco Style Tiger Head Inkwell, Early 19th Century

H 7.68 in W 3.15 in D 3.94 in
German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat Inkwell and Pen Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
. It is highly detailed and realistic with glass eyes, originally used as an inkwell, as the head tilts
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Early 20th Century German Inkwells

Materials

Wood

German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat Inkwell and Pen Holder
German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat Inkwell and Pen Holder

German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat Inkwell and Pen Holder

H 3.75 in W 7.25 in D 4.63 in
English Silver Plate Elephant Head Inkwell with Monkey Finial
By Lee & Wigfull
Located in Southampton, NY
English elephant head inkwell with finial on the lid in the form of monkey playing a flute with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

English Silver Plate Elephant Head Inkwell with Monkey Finial
English Silver Plate Elephant Head Inkwell with Monkey Finial

English Silver Plate Elephant Head Inkwell with Monkey Finial

H 5.5 in Dm 5 in
English Boar Head Inkwell
Located in Summerland, CA
Very handsome and unusual inkwell. Head is made of spelt metal, beautifully cast. Open the head
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Early 20th Century European Inkwells

English Boar Head Inkwell
English Boar Head Inkwell

English Boar Head Inkwell

H 5.75 in W 8.75 in D 7.25 in
Turn of the Century Figural Lion Inkwell
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a wonderful, turn of the century, figural lion head inkwell made of a cold patinated cast
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Turn of the Century Figural Lion Inkwell
Turn of the Century Figural Lion Inkwell

Turn of the Century Figural Lion Inkwell

H 3.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell
Located in Raalte, NL
ears in an Art Nouveau shape with leaves and on both sides of the inkwell animal heads. The glass jar
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Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell
Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell

Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell

H 5.5 in W 10.2 in D 7 in
French Rams Head Pewter and Chrome Ink Well Topper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage French ram's head ink well topper. Ram's head is molded resin, pewter horns
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20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Pewter, Chrome

French Rams Head Pewter and Chrome Ink Well Topper
French Rams Head Pewter and Chrome Ink Well Topper

French Rams Head Pewter and Chrome Ink Well Topper

H 11.5 in Dm 8 in
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Head Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the head inkwell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A head inkwell — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer head inkwell, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each head inkwell bearing Art Nouveau, Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Lee & Wigfull and William Wheatcroft Harrison & Co. each produced at least one beautiful head inkwell that is worth considering.

How Much is a Head Inkwell?

Prices for a head inkwell start at $125 and top out at $6,900 with the average selling for $1,324.

Finding the Right Desk-accessories for You

Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.

Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.

Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.

As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.

Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).

Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.

The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.

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