Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style
Located in London, GB
Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style English, 19th Century Height 19cm, width 27cm
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Inkwells
Brass
Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style
Located in London, GB
Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style English, 19th Century Height 19cm, width 27cm
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Pewter Inkstand, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1925
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare pewter inkstand, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden -1925. Lid in the shape of a fish, relief
Pewter
XX Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand with table bell
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
925 sterling silver inkwell in the shape of a cathedral. The tray plate has been completely hand
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand, London 1901, Gallery Border
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Ernest Damant, this striking, Victorian, antique sterling silver ink stand, features shaped and pierced gallery borders, and two glass ink wells with ...
Sterling Silver
Gilt Bronze Basket Form Inkstand, French, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Charles X.
Bronze
Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand French Porcelain 19th
Porcelain
Pewter Inkstand by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930
By Nils Fougstedt, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Örebro, SE
Very rare and amazing pewter inkstand with glass tube by Nils Fougstedt, adorned with a flute
Pewter
Victorian sterling silver inkstand with gallery border - London 1900
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1900 by William Hutton & Sons, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, features a shared and pierced gallery style border, and two cut ...
Sterling Silver
A George V silver double inkstand presented to Major Seymour Egerton
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George V silver double inkstand presented to Major Seymour Egerton, Coldstream Guards, by Prince
Silver
WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand of Rectangular Organic Flowing Form
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
WMF. Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand. Germany. The inkstand is of rectangular organic form
Pewter
$322Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkstand with two crystal inkwells. The base and the lids are made of gutta
Glass, Resin
WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand of Rectangular Organic Flowing Form
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
WMF. Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand. Germany. The inkstand is of rectangular organic
Pewter
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.
Porcelain
Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The form of this rare encrier is based on the model of the known faience master Johann Georg Buchwald, who produced it first in the manufacture of Marieberg, later also in Eckernförd...
Faience
$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
Brass, Copper
18th/19th Century English Georgian III Period Matthew Boulton Inkstand
By Matthew Boulton
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality Georgian III period silver plated inkstand by celebrated English silversmith Matthew
Silver Plate
Antique English Edwardian Golden Oak, Brass and Glass Inkstand, Circa 1900's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Edwardian Golden Oak, Brass and Glass Inkstand, Circa 1900's.
Brass
Fine Early 19th Century Empire Russian Inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A fine Russian Empire gilt- and patinated bronze desk top inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810
Bronze
French gilt bronze and marble inkstand of a majestic lioness, circa 1850
Located in Central England, GB
This highly decorative mid 19th century desk inkstand is in the form of a recumbent lioness. She is
Marble, Bronze
Antique Baccarat Crystal Glass Inkstand, Pen Holder, Desk Utensil, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Great Baccarat inkwell with extensive crystal cut. Places for pens are at each side. France, late
Crystal
Military WWI British MkIV Tank Bronze Desk Inkstand, circa 1918
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
WWI British Military MkIV tank, circa 1918 Marble and bronze desk inkstand. High details. Pen not
Marble, Bronze
French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy
Located in London, GB
An attractive and unusual patinated bronze inkwell of a child feeding his dog which is chained to
Bronze
$1,170Sale Price|35% Off
A Very Good 19th Century Cut Glass & Sterling Silver Inkstand / Capstan
By Charles Boyton II
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
; hinged lid, the interior retains its original removable glass reservoir. The inkwell sits within its
Sterling Silver
Antique French Bronze D' Oré and Green Marble Napoleon Inkstand, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Bronze D' Oré and Green Marble Napoleon Inkstand, Circa 1880.
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very fine Russian giltbronze mounted malachite veneered inkstand from the first quarter of the
Malachite, Bronze
Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Elephant Inkwell Desk Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Figural Elephant Inkwell Desk Stand. This is an antique Victorian
Ebony
George IV Bachelor Inkstand Made in Sheffield by Thomas & James Settle, 1822
Located in London, GB
In the manner of Paul Storr. A very rare George IV Bachelor Inkstand made in Sheffield in 1822 by
Silver, Sterling Silver
A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870
Located in Central England, GB
This very stylish French Empire gilt bronze and marble inkstand is a fine example. It is made from
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Vieille Garde Sculpture on Inkstand by A. Le Véel and Susse Frères
By Susse Freres, Armand LeVeel 1
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Napoleon III 'Vieille Garde' sculpture with inkwells and marble base inkstand by
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
A J Seward of Birmingham Arts and Crafts Hammered Electro-Plated Double Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Arthur John Seward of Birmingham. An Arts and Crafts hammered electro-plated double inkstand
EPNS
George III Three Bottle Inkstand Made in London in 1810 by Emes & Barnard
Located in London, GB
This spectacular piece has a shaped broad rectangular form and stands on four winged paw feet. The edge of the main body is decorated with gadrooning interspersed with raying shells,...
Sterling Silver
C F A Voysey Attri, Made by Richard Rathbone, an Arts & Crafts Copper Inkstand
By Richard Rathbone, Charles Voysey
Located in London, GB
copper inkstand with domed top lid with upturned lip handle and a pen tray to the front.
Copper
Inkstand in leather in the shape of a heart for love letters. Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful Inkstand in leather in the shape of a heart for your love letters. Made in France during
Brass
Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray
By Vernis Martin
Located in Forney, TX
encrier (inkwell or inkstand) Paris, France, circa 1750, exceptionally executed in Louis 14th exotic far
Bronze, Ormolu
Swedish Art Deco Marble and Bronze Desk Set with Deer Figures, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
: Inkstand with hinged inkwell and bronze deer figures Rocker blotter with curved base Letter holder with
Marble, Bronze
Jugendstil J.P. Kayser Inkstand / Inkwell with Great Hamlet & Skull Sculpture
By J.P. Kayser Sohn, Hugo Leven
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and important Kayserzinn pewter inkwell, designed by Hugo Leven. Who, in this day and age
Metal
Vienna Bergman Bronze Indian Man on Elephant Inkstand Inkwell Inkpot, circa 1880
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Stunning bronze item which has function of an inkpot, inkstand, inkwell, Indian man is situated on
Bronze
Fine Antique George II Double Partners Inkstand
Located in Torino, IT
silver mounted finely cut-glass inkwells. The body of the inkstand is ornamented with a gadroon decorated
Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted KPM Porcelain Desk Set - Inkwell Candlesticks
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Forney, TX
pieces: 1 encrier (inkwell desk tray / inkstand); 1 ink blotter; Pair of (2) dainty candle holders, which
Bronze
Antique Quality 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality 19th century antique French cast-brass desk set with a very attractive inkstand
Brass
Magnificent Quality Antique 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality 19th century antique French cast-brass desk set with a very attractive inkstand
Brass
$1,650 / set
Vintage Continental Italian Leather Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
, 10.25" Wide, 6" Deep Inkstand, with double inkwell holders flanking a central writing instrument pen
Crystal, Brass
Antique Tiffany Wave Edge Sterling Silver Inkstand
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Wave Edge sterling silver inkstand. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1884. Square with corner
Sterling Silver
Comyns English Edwardian Regency Sterling Silver Inkstand, 1905
By William Comyns
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Regency sterling silver inkstand. Made by William Comyns in London in 1905. Serpentine
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Japonesque Hand Hammered Inkstand with Applied Bugs & Leaves
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque sterling silver ink stand. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1881. Square with concave sides and fluted corners on cast scroll and bead supports. Centrally mounted bal...
Sterling Silver
Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze & Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell
Located in Lisse, NL
inkstand dates from the late 19th century and it has a large number of striking Roman emperial style
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Unavailable|$75
Vintage Brass Inkwell, Single Inkstand, England 1930, H305
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Brass Inkwell, Single Inkstand, England 1930, H305 England 1930 Single Inkwell With Brass
Brass
Unavailable|$95
Vintage Brass Inkwell, Single Inkstand, England 1920, H304
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Brass Inkwell, Single Inkstand, England 1920, H304 England 1920 Single Inkwell With Brass
Brass
Unavailable|$110
Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H300
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H300 Germany 1930 Metal German Inkwell
Metal
Unavailable|$110
Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H301
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H301 Germany 1930 Metal German Inkwell
Metal
Antique Bronze Inkwell, Ormolu Mounted Inkstand, France 1890, H303
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique bronze inkwell, Ormolu mounted inkstand, France 1890, H303 France 1890 Bronze Bronze
Bronze
Antique Metal Inkwell, Victorian Double Inkstand, England 1890, H302
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Metal Inkwell, Victorian Double Inkstand, England 1890, H302 England 1890 Metal Three
Metal
Antique Brass Double Inkstand, Inkwell, Desk Set, Scotland 1910, H526
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Brass double inkstand, inkwell, desk set, Scotland 1910, H526 Scotland 1910 Solid brass
Brass
Antique Brass Inkstand, Circular Inkwell, With Pen Rest, Scotland 1910, H557
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique brass inkstand, circular inkwell, with pen rest, Scotland 1910, H557 Scotland 1910 Brass
Brass
Unavailable|$3,800
Inkstand
Located in Toronto, ON
Choice antique mid 19th century French Boulle Inkstand
Brass
Unavailable|$2,500
Regency Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Regency bronze and ormolu mounted Inkstand
Bronze
Unavailable|$4,995
Italian Pietra Dura Inkstand
Located in Mississauga, ON
A late 19th century Italian Pietra Dura inkstand; with two removable blown glass inkwells with
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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