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Antique Heavy Brass Ink Pot with Sign, 18th Century
Antique Heavy Brass Ink Pot with Sign, 18th Century

Antique Heavy Brass Ink Pot with Sign, 18th Century

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Heavy Brass Ink Pot with Sign on the Body. RI#01. It's a very old piece from the 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well
Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well

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.

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Antique Late 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen
Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen

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 & ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase or Ink Pot in Lavender and Brown
Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase or Ink Pot in Lavender and Brown

Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase or Ink Pot in Lavender and Brown

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautiful piece of studio pottery, this round clay vase will add interest to any space. It is created from clay, and glazed in brown on the bottom, and a light pale lavender on the...

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20th Century American Folk Art Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

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 Royal Copenhagen, Ellen Malmer

Located in Andernach, DE

Wonderful small vase „ink bottle“ by Ellen Malmer for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1950-1969. Delightful rare little find. Fajence ceramics in beige, caramel and brown tones. Han...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot
Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot

Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine and large 19th century Chinoiserie inkwell with raised decoration and fine gilt bronze mounts. Porcelain inkpots and a porcelain bell.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French 2 Pot Inkwell Stand with a Hunting Retriever Dog
French 2 Pot Inkwell Stand with a Hunting Retriever Dog

French 2 Pot Inkwell Stand with a Hunting Retriever Dog

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French 2 pot inkwell stand with a Hunting Retriever Dog This is a very attractive desk top inkwell, the centre of the stand is set with a curly coated retriever in front of him th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Country Inkwells

Materials

Spelter

Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells
Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells

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...

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Antique 1890s English Japonisme Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Copper

Naturalistic Victorian Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Charles & George Fox, 1846
Naturalistic Victorian Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Charles & George Fox, 1846

Naturalistic Victorian Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Charles & George Fox, 1846

By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1846 by Charles & George Fox, this charming, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver ink stand, features an ornate scroll border, decorative feet, and naturalistic...

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique sterling silver Treasury ink stand made by Tessiers of Bond Street 1924
Antique sterling silver Treasury ink stand made by Tessiers of Bond Street 1924

Antique sterling silver Treasury ink stand made by Tessiers of Bond Street 1924

By Tessier, London 1

Located in London, London

., this handsome, Antique, George V period, Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is in the classic Treasury style, with cast scroll handles, and four hinged compartments of which 2 house the o...

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840
French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840

French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840

Located in New York, NY

With removable globe cover revealing a removable ink-pot. The Chinese Buddha holding a quill holder in his left hand.

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Antique 1840s French Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical-Style Continental Silver '.800' Footed Double inkwell by Dragstead
Neoclassical-Style Continental Silver '.800' Footed Double inkwell by Dragstead

Neoclassical-Style Continental Silver '.800' Footed Double inkwell by Dragstead

By A. Dragsted

Located in New York, NY

Measures 10 3/4 inches wide (from handle to handle) x 6 inches deep (from foot to foot) x 5 inches high (to tops of finials on ink pots). Each glass ink pot insert has a 3/4 inch sil...

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Antique Early 1900s Danish Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Large Gorham Inkwell
19th Century Large Gorham Inkwell

19th Century Large Gorham Inkwell

By Gorham

Located in High Point, NC

It retains the original handblown ink pot.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver

French Porcelain Inkstand, Sèvres Style, 19th Century
French Porcelain Inkstand, Sèvres Style, 19th Century

French Porcelain Inkstand, Sèvres Style, 19th Century

Located in Toronto, CA

Small surface chip at one end of the stand; each ink pot insert has some gilt wear; one cover with a small surface chip, please see photos.

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Condition: Good condition except the pair are lacking their ink pots, the other glass ink pot is chipped at rim.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'
Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The rectangular base mounted with a round lidded ink pot with a porcelain container and a sand pot, each raised on winged lion feet, centered by a palm decorated columnar carrying ha...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Condition: Good condition except the pair are lacking their ink pots, the other glass ink pot in the bronze figure is chipped at rim.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Very Fine 19th Century English Pewter Inkwell
Very Fine 19th Century English Pewter Inkwell

Very Fine 19th Century English Pewter Inkwell

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Pewter Inkwell, 19th century, the dished rectangular tray with two cylindrical ink pots and a covered jar, raised on animal paw feet.

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Antique 19th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Pewter

English Regency Cherub Inkwell with Candleholder
English Regency Cherub Inkwell with Candleholder

English Regency Cherub Inkwell with Candleholder

Located in London, GB

Rising from the centre of the arch is the candle sconce decorated with similar decoration to the ink pot and sander and further cross hatching.

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Antique 1810s English Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Strasbourg Faience Chinoiserie Inkwell
Strasbourg Faience Chinoiserie Inkwell

Strasbourg Faience Chinoiserie Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

Strasbourg chinoiserie inkwell. Antique double-pot faience handled encrier with quill pot and removeable ink pot and cover and sand pot, both with pagoda-top finials, all painted wit...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Chinoiserie Inkwells

Materials

Faience

Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells  This is a very grand desk top i
Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells  This is a very grand desk top i

Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top i

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top inkwell, the letter sections are decorated with Putti and Cherubs there is a pen rest and on each side...

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Antique Early 1900s Baroque Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Andre Lorient - 1988 Oil, L'Horloge Ancienne
Andre Lorient - 1988 Oil, L'Horloge Ancienne

Andre Lorient - 1988 Oil, L'Horloge Ancienne

Located in Corsham, GB

A well-executed still life featuring a teapot, book, vase, and ink pot arranged on an antique dressing table. The focal point of the composition, however, is the ornate clock with br...

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20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tan Leather Case, circa 1910
Tan Leather Case, circa 1910

Tan Leather Case, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

The fittings that remain are the blotter folder, the ink pot and matching vesta case. Circa 1910. Dimensions: 37.5 cm/14¾ inches (width) x 31.75 cm/12½ inches (depth) x 14.25 cm/5⅝ ...

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Vintage 1910s British Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rugby Ball Inkwell.
Vintage Rugby Ball Inkwell.

Vintage Rugby Ball Inkwell.

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

When opened there is another brass dome lid that when opened the original glass ink pot bottle is revealed, this brass lid has a sprung seal to stop any ink spillages.

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Antique Early 1900s British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The head is hinged and opens to reveal an empty brass and glass ink pot, within an insert compartment. Condition In Great Condition - no damage, just general wear.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Longwy Inkwell Set with Art Nouveau Cloisonné
19th Century French Longwy Inkwell Set with Art Nouveau Cloisonné

19th Century French Longwy Inkwell Set with Art Nouveau Cloisonné

By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy

Located in Winter Park, FL

Traditional cloisonné style enamel floral design in pink, green and yellow on vibrant turquoise ground. There are no ink pot inserts. Wear to the enamel, especially to the finials of...

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Cricket Ball Inkwell
Antique Cricket Ball Inkwell

Antique Cricket Ball Inkwell

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

When opened there is another brass dome lid that when opened the original glass ink pot bottle is revealed, this brass lid has a sprung seal to stop any ink spillages.

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Vintage 1920s British Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Orientalist  Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Man on Rug, Writing, by Franz Bergmann
Orientalist  Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Man on Rug, Writing, by Franz Bergmann

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Man on Rug, Writing, by Franz Bergmann

By Bergmann Foundry

Located in Petaluma, CA

The subject sits on the colorful rug with pen in hand, an ink pot on the rug beside him and his ledger in its holder there as well.

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo
19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo

19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo

Located in Paris, FR

Our inkwell is provided with two gilt bronze ink pots and a penholder. Circa :1880 Dimension: W: 18.1 in, D: 8.7in, H: 12.2in.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk

By George Montague Ellwood

Located in London, GB

Henry An oak writing desk with sloping pen compartment just above the writing area flanked by stylised inlaid details of a pair of quills in ink pots the inlays of fruitwoods and cop...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Provincial Desk Inkwell Stand in Marble and Brass
19th Century French Provincial Desk Inkwell Stand in Marble and Brass

19th Century French Provincial Desk Inkwell Stand in Marble and Brass

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand This is a very attractive desk top inkwell, the stand is made with marble and set with 2 chased brass ink pots, these are lined with glas...

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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Late 18th Century French Child's Desk, Solid Cherry, Hand-Carved
Late 18th Century French Child's Desk, Solid Cherry, Hand-Carved

Late 18th Century French Child's Desk, Solid Cherry, Hand-Carved

Located in Winter Park, FL

Divided compartments at the top for pencils and ink pots. Dovetailed drawer with replaced turned knob.

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Antique Petite Secrétaire
Antique Petite Secrétaire

Antique Petite Secrétaire

$1,756Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Petite Secrétaire

Located in Malibu, CA

The round cutout was made for holding an ink pot. The fruitwood on this piece has gorgeous patina.

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Desks

Materials

Fruitwood

Bronze Inkwell in Ram's Head Design, Late 19th Century, France
Bronze Inkwell in Ram's Head Design, Late 19th Century, France

Bronze Inkwell in Ram's Head Design, Late 19th Century, France

Located in Montreal, QC

The nose and face is hinged to reveal two ink pots and a pen holder, (liner missing). The ram has a rather noble expression.

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Georgian mahogany bowfront commode chest of drawers with writing slide
Georgian mahogany bowfront commode chest of drawers with writing slide

Georgian mahogany bowfront commode chest of drawers with writing slide

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

The central drawer opens to a writing slide, which is adjustable with a ratchet, a pen tray and pair of ink pots. The low height by design so that the writing slide is an accessibl...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Oval Inkwell with Glass Insert
19th Century English Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Oval Inkwell with Glass Insert

19th Century English Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Oval Inkwell with Glass Insert

Located in Dallas, TX

At the center, a cut crystal glass ink pot with a faceted lid and silver-plated hinged collar opens to reveal the original well.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Alp Giroux, Silver-plated Bronze Inkwell, Orientalist, 19th Century
Alp Giroux, Silver-plated Bronze Inkwell, Orientalist, 19th Century

Alp Giroux, Silver-plated Bronze Inkwell, Orientalist, 19th Century

By Alphonse Giroux et Cie

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Silver-plated bronze inkwell representing a bust of an Arab wearing a turban, which hides the hole for the ink pot, placed on an onyx base This inkwell in the orientalist style is s...

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Antique 19th Century French Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand by Charles & George Fox, 1846
Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand by Charles & George Fox, 1846

Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand by Charles & George Fox, 1846

By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Each gourd style ink pot opens to allow access to the cylindrical blue glass liners.

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Antique 1840s British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Swedish Art Deco Bronze Inkwell by GAB, Sweden 1930s – Sculptural Desk Accessory
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Inkwell by GAB, Sweden 1930s – Sculptural Desk Accessory

Swedish Art Deco Bronze Inkwell by GAB, Sweden 1930s – Sculptural Desk Accessory

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen

Located in Stockholm, SE

This refined desk accessory features a beautifully proportioned, rounded ink pot with a domed lid and finial, set upon a distinctive square tray with softly scalloped, curved edges.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Desk Set in Ceramic and Gilt Bronze, France, 1900s
Art Nouveau Desk Set in Ceramic and Gilt Bronze, France, 1900s

Art Nouveau Desk Set in Ceramic and Gilt Bronze, France, 1900s

By Louis Dage

Located in Lisbon, PT

A blue, green and gold stoneware desk writing set with four pieces and golden bronze details, A French Art Nouveau desk set, circa 1900, composed of a ceramic and gilt bronze inkwell...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Morning Glory in a flower pot, sumi-e ink, scroll (#000721)

Morning Glory in a flower pot, sumi-e ink, scroll (#000721)

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Nakajima Kaho (1866-1939) Morning Glory (Asagao) in a flower pot with haiku. “The morning sun is here. The flowers reveal their beauty, just as the sun has created them, day after da...

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Early 20th Century Showa Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink

Pot of Joy Print, Expressionist Style, Signed Ink on Linen
Pot of Joy Print, Expressionist Style, Signed Ink on Linen

Pot of Joy Print, Expressionist Style, Signed Ink on Linen

By Tosin Oyeniyi

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Print Offest Ink on Linen Size: 36W x 42Hx 2 D In Unmounted artwork Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria Signed on the front side and accompanied by a Certificate of Authentic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Ink, Linen

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkwell with Pen Rest
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkwell with Pen Rest

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkwell with Pen Rest

Located in Dallas, TX

The hinged lid opens to reveal the original white porcelain ink pot, The piece offers a pen rest at the top edges of the marble platform, uniting beauty with practicality.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Spanish Talavera Inkwell - Hand-Painted Faience with Animals & Floral Motifs
Spanish Talavera Inkwell - Hand-Painted Faience with Animals & Floral Motifs

Spanish Talavera Inkwell - Hand-Painted Faience with Animals & Floral Motifs

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

The central depression would have originally housed a removable ink pot or metal liner, making this a functional yet beautifully crafted object.

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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Inkwells

Materials

Faience

Antique Sterling Silver Nephrite and Rose Quartz Inkstand
Antique Sterling Silver Nephrite and Rose Quartz Inkstand

Antique Sterling Silver Nephrite and Rose Quartz Inkstand

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional and unusual ink pot is fitted with a removable glass liner.

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Vintage 1920s British Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Irish Bog Oak Hand Carved Inkstand in the Form of an Owl 'Cornelius Goggin'
Irish Bog Oak Hand Carved Inkstand in the Form of an Owl 'Cornelius Goggin'

Irish Bog Oak Hand Carved Inkstand in the Form of an Owl 'Cornelius Goggin'

By Cornelius & Co.

Located in Central England, GB

The head is hinged and opens to reveal a circular cavity where a glass ink pot would once have been (now missing). This wonderful object is in very good original condition.

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Antique 19th Century Irish Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bog Wood

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Mid 19th century gilt tooled leather, opening to the wells with compartments for your ink pots, pens and utensils, with good size writing surface .

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez
Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez

Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez

By Jules Moigniez

Located in Paris, FR

Bronze inkwell sculpture with nuanced brown patination. Two ink pots are cleverly hidden at either end of the sculpture: One in the stump of the tree and the other under a rock.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass

By J. C. Vickery

Located in London, GB

The top of the inkstand features two ink-pots of cut, faceted glass with brass lids, and a pen tray.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Kupjack Studios Sterling Silver Collectibles - Tiny Curated Set For the Writer
Kupjack Studios Sterling Silver Collectibles - Tiny Curated Set For the Writer

Kupjack Studios Sterling Silver Collectibles - Tiny Curated Set For the Writer

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

For the Writer Sterling Silver Writer's Set* set includes: Candelabra with candles, Ink pots with quill, cup, blotting pad, tiny piece of paper, plexi-display case with display block.

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2010s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Taos Pueblo Pots Still Life
Taos Pueblo Pots Still Life

Taos Pueblo Pots Still Life

By Pam Ackerman

Located in Soquel, CA

This etching is a study in light and shadow of Taos pueblo pots (Georgia O'Keefe's Adobe staircase) by Santa Cruz, California artist Pam Ackerman (American, 20th Century). Edition nu...

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1980s Modern Interior Prints

Materials

Ink, Archival Paper

Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot
Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot

Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

Placed alongside the Four Treasures of the scholar - paper, brush, ink, and inkstone - the brush pot was an essential fixture of the traditional Chinese scholar's studio, used to hol...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots...

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Swirled Wood Brush Pot
Chinese Swirled Wood Brush Pot

Chinese Swirled Wood Brush Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

Placed alongside the Four Treasures of the scholar - paper, brush, ink, and inkstone - this brush pot would have stirred the imagination and satisfied the scholars' taste for natural...

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20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

Chinese Spotted Bamboo Brush Pot
Chinese Spotted Bamboo Brush Pot

Chinese Spotted Bamboo Brush Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

Placed alongside the Four Treasures of the scholar - paper, brush, ink, and inkstone - this brush pot would have stirred the imagination and satisfied the scholars' taste for natural...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

It contains a traditional Japanese bamboo brush and an ink pot filled with cotton or silk which holds liquid sumi ink.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Israeli Yosl Bergner Modernist Watercolor Painting Drawing Pots, Pans
Israeli Yosl Bergner Modernist Watercolor Painting Drawing Pots, Pans

Israeli Yosl Bergner Modernist Watercolor Painting Drawing Pots, Pans

By Yosl Bergner

Located in Surfside, FL

Abstract Composition, Kitchen Utensils. Ink and watercolor of kitchen implements. Hand signed in Hebrew upper left.

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Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Ink, Watercolor

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Pottery Ink Pot by Vally Wieselthier for the Wiener Werkstätte, 1926
Pottery Ink Pot by Vally Wieselthier for the Wiener Werkstätte, 1926

Pottery Ink Pot by Vally Wieselthier for the Wiener Werkstätte, 1926

By Vally Wieselthier, Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Vienna, AT

Ink Pot by Vally Wieselthier, manufactured by the Wiener Werkstätte, model number 191 Red pottery, polychrome glaze H 11,5 cm, L 23 cm, W 18,5 cm Marks: WW, MADE IN AUSTRIA, 191 ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Inkwells

ITALIAN MANNERIST PERIOD POLYCHROME MAJOLICA INK POT

ITALIAN MANNERIST PERIOD POLYCHROME MAJOLICA INK POT

Located in San Francisco, CA

the high-waisted pot supported on the backs of three satyrs on a trefoil shaped base with paw feet.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Ceramics

Rare Minton Ink Stand with Ink Pot and Sander
Rare Minton Ink Stand with Ink Pot and Sander

Rare Minton Ink Stand with Ink Pot and Sander

Unavailable

H 3.94 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in

Rare Minton Ink Stand with Ink Pot and Sander

Located in Lincoln, GB

Minton Double Inkwell Measures: H 10cm, W 25cm, D 18cm A beautiful inkwell, in excellent condition and stunning color.

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Antique 19th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Papier-Mâché Pen and Ink Stand
Victorian Papier-Mâché Pen and Ink Stand

Victorian Papier-Mâché Pen and Ink Stand

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 11.25 in D 8.5 in

Victorian Papier-Mâché Pen and Ink Stand

Located in Hudson, NY

Brass handle and two glass ink pots. Marked in gold pen on the underside 4 Leadenhall Street, London.

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Inkwells

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

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 piece, flanked by two cut glass ink pots, finished off on a silver EP stand on bun f...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century Silver Plated Ink Stand, circa 1930
20th Century Silver Plated Ink Stand, circa 1930

20th Century Silver Plated Ink Stand, circa 1930

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H 4 in W 11 in D 7.25 in

20th Century Silver Plated Ink Stand, circa 1930

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A lovely Nordic 20th century silver plated ink stand with polar bear finial to ink pot and embossed and hammered decoration to tray and internal removable glass liner, circa 1930.

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Vintage 1930s European Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Desk / Ink Well Set
19th Century Desk / Ink Well Set

19th Century Desk / Ink Well Set

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H 3 in W 19 in D 14 in

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...

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Antique Early 1900s English Beaux Arts Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Fighting dragon Ink and Pen Box
Japanese Fighting dragon Ink and Pen Box

Japanese Fighting dragon Ink and Pen Box

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H 9.25 in W 7.25 in D 2 in

Japanese Fighting dragon Ink and Pen Box

By Vintage Japanese Monochrome

Located in Milton, DE

It was purchased with this porcelain ink pot. The overall appearance is striking and will compliment any design setting.

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Antique 1870s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain, Softwood

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key
Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A Military Campaign brass bound walnut veneered writing slope with ebonised edging, opening to reveal the usual fitted interior with tooled black leather skiver. 2 glass ink pots w...

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Antique 1850s English Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key
Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

opening to reveal the usual fitted interior with tooled black leather skiver. 2 cut glass ink pots with silver plate lids in separate compartments. 2 Keys included for the main loc...

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Antique 1850s English Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Barograph
Early 20th Century Barograph

Early 20th Century Barograph

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H 8.47 in W 14.38 in D 8.47 in

Early 20th Century Barograph

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

The cylinder revolves once a week and you can remove the week's record and store it in the drawer below which also holds replacement sheets. The barograph has an ink pot to replen...

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20th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles

French antique secretaire commode
French antique secretaire commode

French antique secretaire commode

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H 41.74 in W 52.37 in D 22.45 in

French antique secretaire commode

Located in Cheltenham, GB

The front opens to reveal a fitted interior in birdseye maple and a spacious writing surface with original ink pots. Elegant brass handles, side columns, and intricate lower carvings...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Keys
Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Keys

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Keys

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A Military Campaign brass bound walnut veneered writing slope, opening to reveal the usual fitted interior with tooled leather skiver and secret drawers, the top set with a brass pa...

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Antique 1850s English British Colonial Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Brass Inlay Rosewood Writing Desk with Cylinder Roll Top
19th Century French Brass Inlay Rosewood Writing Desk with Cylinder Roll Top

19th Century French Brass Inlay Rosewood Writing Desk with Cylinder Roll Top

Located in South Newfane, VT

The interior of the desk has a removable tray, various wells for ink pots, a pen tray and three drawers with brass inlay fronts.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Bronze

Hot Pot
Hot Pot

Rufus NewellHot Pot, 2019

Unavailable

H 12.21 in W 14.18 in

Hot Pot

Located in Worthing, GB

Ink on paper. Rufus Newell lives and work in Leeds. He is a founding member of Precious art collective, and current studio holder at Assembly House Leeds. Rufus uses drawing to res...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Canaux Rare French All Sterling Silver Inkwell Exaggerated Rococo Pattern
Canaux Rare French All Sterling Silver Inkwell Exaggerated Rococo Pattern

Canaux Rare French All Sterling Silver Inkwell Exaggerated Rococo Pattern

By Paul Canaux and Company 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Extremely rare French all sterling silver inkwell with its original ink pot and exaggerated Rococo pattern. The french inkwells are usually made of silverplate or bronze.

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Antique 1890s French Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Nature morte au pot
Nature morte au pot

Fernand LégerNature morte au pot, 1949

Unavailable

H 16.03 in W 12.8 in

Nature morte au pot

By Fernand Léger

Located in Ottikon, CH

Provenance: -Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris (stock number 09874, photo number 30356 according to the label on the back) -Finarte auction Milan, March 9, 1971, lot 81 Purchased by the f...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Mariano's Things 04 Flower Pot Cutlery Watercolor Paper Drawing Mariano Martin
Mariano's Things 04 Flower Pot Cutlery Watercolor Paper Drawing Mariano Martin

Mariano's Things 04 Flower Pot Cutlery Watercolor Paper Drawing Mariano Martin

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...

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2010s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

19th Century English Treen Collection
19th Century English Treen Collection

19th Century English Treen Collection

Unavailable

H 4 in Dm 2.5 in

19th Century English Treen Collection

Located in Southampton, NY

Consisting of two boxwood pounce pots (ink blotting shaker) and rosewood glass lined inkwell with screw cap.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800
Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800

Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800

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H 51 in W 34 in D 22 in

Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800

Located in Dorking, GB

This would probably have been used to store small items such as a pot of ink, quills and a blotter. It may also have supported a candlestick.

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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Key
Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Key

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Key

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Opening up to reveal the classic fitted interior with black felt inlay. With one glass ink pot with brass lid. Key included for the main lock.

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Antique 1850s English British Colonial Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Austrian Porcelain Ink Pot with Napoleon
Austrian Porcelain Ink Pot with Napoleon

Austrian Porcelain Ink Pot with Napoleon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The underside is marked Austria in red. This ink pot remains in excellent condition.

Category

Antique 1870s Austrian Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

1890s Antique Sterling Silver Ink Pot and Stamp Holder
1890s Antique Sterling Silver Ink Pot and Stamp Holder

1890s Antique Sterling Silver Ink Pot and Stamp Holder

By Alfred Fuller

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver ink pot and stamp holder; a part of our antique silver writing compendium collection.

Category

Antique 1890s English Early Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

1930s George V Sterling Silver Ink Pot by Mappin & Webb Ltd
1930s George V Sterling Silver Ink Pot by Mappin & Webb Ltd

1930s George V Sterling Silver Ink Pot by Mappin & Webb Ltd

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver ink pot; part of our antique silver and glassware collection.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ink well Collection
Ink well Collection

Ink well Collection

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H 2.5 in D 2 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Inkwells

Materials

Brass

First French Empire Ink Stand
First French Empire Ink Stand

First French Empire Ink Stand

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H 17 in W 33 in D 13 in

First French Empire Ink Stand

Located in Kent, Dover

A French Empire ink stand comprising a marble base, gilt bronze hairy paw feet, two tone bronze ink pots and stand.

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Hollywood Regency Style Ink Set, Early 20th Century
Hollywood Regency Style Ink Set, Early 20th Century

Hollywood Regency Style Ink Set, Early 20th Century

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Nice French ink set. The base is made of black glass, the ink pots are made of crystal with a copper rim and lid.

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Vintage 1920s French Hollywood Regency Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Large Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver Ink Stand by D & J Wellby in 1922
Large Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver Ink Stand by D & J Wellby in 1922

Large Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver Ink Stand by D & J Wellby in 1922

By D. & J. Wellby 1

Located in London, London

Wellby, this exceptional George V, sterling silver ink stand is plain in style, featuring reed borders, oval ink pots and standing on neoclassical feet.

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Vintage 1920s English Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Egyptian Revival Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Birmingham 1873
Egyptian Revival Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Birmingham 1873

Egyptian Revival Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Birmingham 1873

By Hirons, Plante & Co. 1

Located in London, London

., this striking, Antique, Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is in the Egyptian Revival taste, featuring a cast model of a sphinx to the centre, 2 glass ink pots and engraved decoration thr...

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Antique 1870s English Egyptian Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bronze Colored Sculpted Horse Inkwell
Bronze Colored Sculpted Horse Inkwell

Bronze Colored Sculpted Horse Inkwell

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H 7.75 in W 10 in D 7 in

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.

Category

Early 20th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Carved Black Forest Inkwell
19th Century Carved Black Forest Inkwell

19th Century Carved Black Forest Inkwell

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H 3.5 in W 10 in D 6.5 in

19th Century Carved Black Forest Inkwell

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1890 Black Forest carved double inkwell with leaf design and two glass ink pots with carved lids.

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Antique 19th Century German Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

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H 5.52 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in

Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

Located in Kent, Dover

A fine Russian encrier (ink pot) in the form of a bear in ormolu, with ruby eyes and on a malachite base.

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Antique 1890s Russian Inkwells

Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

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H 5.52 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in

Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

Located in Kent, Dover

A fine Russian encrier (ink pot) in the form of a bear in ormolu, with ruby eyes and on a malachite base.

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Antique 1890s Russian Inkwells

A Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
A Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

A Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

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H 5.52 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in

A Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

Located in Kent, Dover

A fine Russian encrier (ink pot) in the form of a bear in ormolu, with ruby eyes and on a malachite base.

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Antique 1890s Russian Inkwells

Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

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H 5.52 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in

Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier

Located in Kent, Dover

A fine Russian encrier (ink pot) in the form of a bear in ormolu, with ruby eyes and on a malachite base.

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Antique 1890s Russian Inkwells

Late 19th Century Ostrich in Motion Inkwell with Ruby Colored Eyes
Late 19th Century Ostrich in Motion Inkwell with Ruby Colored Eyes

Late 19th Century Ostrich in Motion Inkwell with Ruby Colored Eyes

Located in New York, NY

Two stones in bronze serve as the quill holder and top opens but the porcelain ink pot is missing.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

"Les Deux Rats et L'oeuf" Bronze Inkwell signed Aigon
"Les Deux Rats et L'oeuf" Bronze Inkwell signed Aigon

"Les Deux Rats et L'oeuf" Bronze Inkwell signed Aigon

Located in Dallas, TX

a patinated bronze inkwell with two rats and an egg (as ink pot) from the fable by Jean de La Fontaine "The Two Rats and the Egg"

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

1890s Antique Chinese Export Silver Inkstand and Pen Rack by Woshing
1890s Antique Chinese Export Silver Inkstand and Pen Rack by Woshing

1890s Antique Chinese Export Silver Inkstand and Pen Rack by Woshing

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The stand has a plain integrated receiver to accommodate the original hallmarked ink pot. The ink pot has a square cut cornered form accented with a cylindrical neck.

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Large, Rare and Outstanding Quill Box, Writing Slope
Large, Rare and Outstanding Quill Box, Writing Slope

Large, Rare and Outstanding Quill Box, Writing Slope

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Fabulous piece, complete with candle holders and ink pots. Please check out our website at fshenemaderantiques.com

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes

Dresden Porcelain Inkstand
Dresden Porcelain Inkstand

Dresden Porcelain Inkstand

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H 4 in Dm 5.75 in

Dresden Porcelain Inkstand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The lid reveals the original porcelain ink pot trimmed in gold. The Dresden marks are in blue on the underside.

Category

Antique 1890s German Romantic Inkwells

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The head is hinged and opens to reveal an empty ink pot insert compartment. Condition In Great Condition - no damage, just general wear.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The head is hinged and opens to reveal an empty ink pot insert compartment with a brass hinged lid.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19thC Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19thC Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

19thC Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The head is hinged and opens to reveal an empty ink pot insert compartment. A truly wonderful piece and a must-have desk accessory for a dog lover.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Trinket Bowl
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Trinket Bowl

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Trinket Bowl

Located in Paris, FR

The lower portion features two ink pots, a pounce pot, and three pen holes. The exterior is expertly sculpted with latticework and water-leaf.

Category

Antique 1880s Restauration Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Trinket Bowl
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Trinket Bowl

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Trinket Bowl

Located in Paris, FR

The lower portion features two ink pots, a pounce pot, and three pen holes. The exterior is expertly sculpted with latticework and water-leaf.

Category

Antique 1880s Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The head is hinged and opens to reveal an empty ink pot insert compartment with a brass hinged lid.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Antique Malachite Inkwell Desk Set French Inkstand
Antique Malachite Inkwell Desk Set French Inkstand

Antique Malachite Inkwell Desk Set French Inkstand

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous French malachite desk inkwell set Love the colour and grain to the malachite which really stands out The gilt fixtures are original and very well cast with great patina Come...

Category

Antique 1880s Inkwells

Materials

Glass

20th Century German Wmf Silver Double Inkwell With Aeroplane Theme, c.1920
20th Century German Wmf Silver Double Inkwell With Aeroplane Theme, c.1920

20th Century German Wmf Silver Double Inkwell With Aeroplane Theme, c.1920

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The top is hinged and opens to reveal two separate glass ink pot inserts. A truly wonderful piece of aviation history and a must have desk accessory, that is as relavant today as the...

Category

20th Century German Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Napoleon III Inkwell with Putto Playing the Drum
19th Century Napoleon III Inkwell with Putto Playing the Drum

19th Century Napoleon III Inkwell with Putto Playing the Drum

Located in Paris, FR

Late 19th century gilt and patinated bronze inkwell decorated with a putto playing the drum, on a small circular base. He is flanked by two ink pots, intricately chiselled with folia...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Sterling Silver Travelling Inkwell, Antique George V
Sterling Silver Travelling Inkwell, Antique George V

Sterling Silver Travelling Inkwell, Antique George V

By Charles Henry Dumenil

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The interior of the box features a gilded domed cover which when opened allows access to the original removable glass ink pot. This impressive inkwell was crafted by the London si...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Set Encrier Inkwell Art Nouveau Grand Tour
Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Set Encrier Inkwell Art Nouveau Grand Tour

Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Set Encrier Inkwell Art Nouveau Grand Tour

Located in Dublin, Ireland

The lavish cast ormolu frame with Acanthus leaf detail in Art Nouveau taste surrounds a bronze plate complete with its original carry handle, lidded stamp holder and two led crystal ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

French Bulldogs Chasing a Bee, Inkwell by E Samson, c.1940
French Bulldogs Chasing a Bee, Inkwell by E Samson, c.1940

French Bulldogs Chasing a Bee, Inkwell by E Samson, c.1940

Located in Bath, GB

The subject couldn't be more collectable with two French Bulldogs chasing a Bee behind the ink chamber. The lidded chamber lifts to reveal a ceramic ink pot (chip to side).

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Inkwells

Materials

Spelter

Signed Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell with a Dore Bronze Maiden
Signed Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell with a Dore Bronze Maiden

Signed Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell with a Dore Bronze Maiden

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A Rare and Marvelous Signed Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell with a Dore Bronze Maiden and Patinated and Dore Bronze Ink Pots. The body is made up of the finest quality of French ha...

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Early Victorian 19th Century Rosewood Pop Up Davenport Desk
Early Victorian 19th Century Rosewood Pop Up Davenport Desk

Early Victorian 19th Century Rosewood Pop Up Davenport Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

A quality Victorian rosewood pop up top davenport, the hidden pop up top has a stationary compartment with three small boxwood drawers and pigeon holes to the interior, the piano fal...

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Highly Decorative English Lady's Secretary Desk from the 19th Century
Highly Decorative English Lady's Secretary Desk from the 19th Century

Highly Decorative English Lady's Secretary Desk from the 19th Century

Located in Opole, PL

The inside hides numerous shelfs and compartments, a fluted recess for writing accessories and two ink pots. Furthermore, the front is decorated with beautiful inlays.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Baize, Wood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Desk or Writing Table
Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Desk or Writing Table

Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Desk or Writing Table

Located in London, GB

The flip top stationery compartment on the back is a lovely feature, and even includes the two original glass and brass ink pots. There is one long drawer with very fine dovetails an...

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate ink pot for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Modern style, while we also have 2 Modern versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect ink pot among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding an ink pot to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, beige, black, brown and more. Finding an appealing ink pot — no matter the origin — is easy, but Randal Ford, Katharine Morling, Pam Ackerman, Yosl Bergner and Mitchell Funk each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in ink, archival ink and paper, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

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