Fine Rosewood Brass Inkstand
Sold|$2,250
Fine Rosewood Brass Inkstand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English brass-mounted calamander inkstand of large size fitted with two cut-glass
Sold|$2,250
Fine Rosewood Brass Inkstand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English brass-mounted calamander inkstand of large size fitted with two cut-glass
Sold|$1,450
Regency nautical bronze inkstand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual Regency bronze nautical themed inkstand depicting an anchor over roped bottles with a
Bronze
Sold|$3,971
Oversized English Boulle Inkstand
Located in Northampton, GB
Large Sized Boulle Inkwell & Pen Tray The Inkstand with a square base having four convex faces
Brass
Sold|$48,500
Weeks Museum Ormolu Inkstand
By Weeks Museum
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare and outstanding Regency ormolu inkstand by the Weeks Museum conceals a mahogany
Sold|$8,850
George V Presentation Treasury Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
silver-mounted glass inkwells. The graceful linear design of this inkstand reflects the refined aesthetic
Silver
Sold|$3,555
Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand
Located in Paris, FR
Empire inkstand crafted of ebony, gilt bronze and crystal. Exhibiting an exquisite design of
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$3,555
Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand
Located in Paris, FR
Empire inkstand crafted of ebony, gilt bronze and crystal. Exhibiting an exquisite design of
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$1,850
Antique French Louis XV Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV bronze inkstand.
Bronze
Sold|$3,629
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
inkstand is embellished with impressive engraved decoration depicting bird designs with snake tails, amidst
Sterling Silver
Sold|$4,450
Wedgwood Decorated Black Basalt Inkstand
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
This enchanting antique Wedgwood black basalt inkwell is crafted in the form of an ancient oil lamp
Porcelain
Sold|$1,295
English mahogany and silver plate inkstand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English Old Sheffield silver and mahogany inkstand retaining its original cut glass inkwells and
Mahogany
Georgian Style Sterling Silver Footed Inkstand
By Crichton Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Georgian style sterling silver, "bun"-footed inkstand, London, 1916, Crichton Bros. - makers. Has a
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Mason's Ironstone Inkstand
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Savannah, GA
Chamfered rectangular shaped inkstand featuring gilt turned and scroll side handles, two pen trays
Ironstone
Sold|$6,224
1930s Sterling Silver '3rd Hussars' Inkstand
By Carrington & Co
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, and unusual antique George V sterling silver inkstand with
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold|$1,500
Antique English Officers Horse Hoof Inkstand
Located in Forney, TX
stirrups to the front, hinged lid opening to two cylindrical inkwell cutouts, and original iron horse shoe
Metal, Silver Plate, Iron
Sold|$3,766
Antique George III Sterling Silver Inkstand
By Joseph Craddock 1, William Ker Reid
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III sterling silver and glass inkstand; an
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Inkstand, Antique Victorian '1851'
By Henry Wilkinson & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. James Haldane Stewart, Rector of Limpsfield, Surrey'. This silver Victorian inkstand is ornamented
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Rare Sterling Silver Inkstand / Centrepiece
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
inkstand; an addition to our ornamental Victorian silverware collection. This magnificent, fine and
Sterling Silver
Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Astoria, NY
Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand, late 19th century, with cherub writing on a
Bronze, Ormolu
"Turtle Back" Double Inkstand by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York Art Nouveau patinated bronze and turtleback tile inkstand by Tiffany
Sold|$5,409 / set
Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Desk Inkstand
By John Edward Wilmot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and Crafts style inkstand; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent
Silver, Sterling Silver
Regency Silver Mounted Yew Inkstand, 1816
Located in Astoria, NY
Regency Silver Mounted Yew Wood Ink Stand, struck with marks for Birmingham, 1816, and partially legible maker's hallmark, the wood stand with single drawer and key, with silver top ...
Crystal, Silver
Sold|$1,500
Bronze Inkstand modeled as a stalking cat
Located in Montreal, QC
An amusing large bronze inkstand by Dominic Alonzo, modeled as a cat stalking lovebirds, ready to
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Desk Inkstand
Located in London, GB
This superb and beautifully designed early 19th century inkstand is made of rosewood with an
Brass
c.1870 German Black Forest Double Inkstand
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Amazing nature inspired hand-carved double inkwell depicting twigs, flowers and a wonderful
Inscribed English Sterling Silver Inkstand London 1872
By Hands & Sons
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English sterling silver inkstand the cut crystal bottle with a sterling cap mounted on a lobed
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Inkstand, London, 1905
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique English sterling silver inkstand London 1905 James Parkes. Rectangular shape, gadroon, and
Sterling Silver
Exceptional Victorian Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkstand
By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox
Located in New York, NY
An elaborate inkstand, incorporating a candleholder which presumably could be used to melt the wax
Sterling Silver
Secessionist Jugendstil Pewter Inkstand, WMF, Germany, circa 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Secessionist Jugendstil Pewter Inkstand, WMF, Germany, circa 1910. The inkstand of large
Pewter
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Located in London, GB
in the manner of George Bullock. The encrier comprises two glass inkwells and a lidded stamp box with
Antique French Ormolu & Porcelain Inkstand c.1870
Located in London, GB
inkstand compromises of two inkwells centered by a pounce pot and a pen tray. The inkstand is further
20th Century English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand
Located in Paris, FR
rinceau and birds and is topped with a pensive angel. Inside, the inkstand is composed of two inkwells and
Agate, Silver
Fabulous Equestrian / Horse Racing Inkstand, c.1890, Jockey
Located in Bath, GB
The two inkwells are made from crystal, hand-cut and topped with hinged brass lids; the inkwells
Crystal, Brass
English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830
Located in Paris, FR
inkstand is composed of two inkwells and two penholders. Dim: W: 3.9 in – D: 3.9in – H: 3.5in. Silver
Agate, Silver
19th Century Paul Storr George III Silver Inkstand
By Paul Storr
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent silver inkstand by the preeminent silversmith Paul Storr is a work of Georgian
Silver
A 19th c. Blackforest Carved Wooden Owl Inkstand
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th Century Black Forest carving of an owl standing on a inkstand base. Good color and finely
Wood
Fine English Bronze, Brass and Cut Glass Inkstand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine William IV patinated bronze, brass and cut glass two bottle inkstand with a central cast
Bronze, Brass
19th Century Italian Inkstand Barocco Style, Turin, 1839
Located in VALENZA, IT
Silver 800 rectangular inkwell on feet in Baroque style characterized by embossed and chiselled
Silver
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Lacquer Inkstand
Located in Kittery Point, ME
charming inkstand is very much in keeping with period pieces from the mid-18th century which would have
Bronze
1930s Art Deco Wood and Brass Italian Inkstand
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Art Deco wood and brass Italian inkwell with a brass eagle on the top. It has normal signs of use
Brass
A Regency period large bronze and ormolu inkstand
Located in London, GB
A large early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Pen tray having well scrolled handles, glass inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Victorian Brass Lobster Shaped Inkstand, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th Century Victorian polished brass lobster shaped inkstand, with two inkwells and
Brass
Gilt Bronze and Ebonised Wood Boulle Marquetry Antique Inkstand
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
This antique English inkstand was crafted in the 19th century in ormolu and tortoiseshell using the
Brass, Ormolu
Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand
Located in Montreal, QC
This inkstand exemplifies the excellence of French decorative accessories of the period. The design
Crystal, Brass
Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820
Located in London, GB
' inkstand, made from rosewood, circa 1820 in date. The set was expertly inlaid with brass scrolling
19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Located in London, GB
glass inkwells and a lidded stamp box with a sunken well. It has exquisite cut brass Boulle marquetry of
Brass
Antique English Coromandel Wood "Partner's" Inkstand, Circa 1870-80
Located in New Orleans, LA
Museum quality Antique English Coromandel wood "Partner's" Inkstand, Circa 1870-80.
Brass
Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Inkstand by Hamilton & Inches
By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver inkstand made by
Sterling Silver
Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Depicting a winged putto as a drummer
Bronze, Ormolu
Charles X Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Walnut Inkstand
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of circular form with round cast and chased serpent handle on a baluster stem and circular base mounted with paired turned rings enclosing three cylindrical cut glass containers alte...
Ormolu
Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd Antique Sterling Silver Treasury Inkstand
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver treasury inkstand; an
Sterling Silver
The Coronation Inkstand and Pen of King Edward VII
By George Fox
Located in New Orleans, LA
Royal provenance and an extraordinary history set apart this one-of-a-kind silver-gilt inkstand and
Silver
William & George Sissons Victorian Silver Plated Inkstand, circa 1870
By William and George Sissons
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Particular silver plate inkstand attributed to William & George Sissons, marked on the bottom
Silver Plate
Charles X Inkstand in Blue Opaline and Gilt Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Small, circular inkwell in turquoise opaline with two inkwells and a pounce pot. It is mounted with
Bronze, Gold
French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkstand with Nude Venus, 1900
By Silaguy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Venus, beautiful French Art Nouveau bronze inkwell with nude and seashell. Signature/ Marks
Bronze
Old English Ellis Silver Plate Georgian Style, "Adam" Influenced Inkstand
By Ellis Bros.
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very rare English Ellis silver plate "Georgian style "Adam" influenced inkstand with original panel
Silver Plate
American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Inkstand by Barbour Silver Company
By Barbour Silver Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A spectacular American Art Nouveau peened sterling silver inkstand with overall foliate decoration
Sterling Silver
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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