Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
the inkwell is in use the lid flips up for timekeeping and houses a nice sized pocket watch. The
Silver, Sterling Silver
Charles X Mother of Pearl and Ormolu Watch Holder and Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
Mother of pearl and Ormolu watch holder and inkwell. The center of the piece is decorated with an
Bronze
$3,100
H 4.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Antique English Sterling Silver and Cut Crystal Watch-Clock Inkwell, Circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful antique English sterling silver and cut crystal watch-clock inkwell, Circa 1910.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
German Scholar's Inkwell and Watch Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
Scholar's earthenware inkwell and watch stand, Germany, circa 1780. Neoclassical details include
Pewter
Antique Glass Clock Inkwell John Grinsell & Sons
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique glass clock inkwell with sterling silver pocket watch by Birmingham silversmith John
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 3.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
English Sterling Silver Capstan Inkwell With Pocket Watch - Edwardian
Located in London, GB
Very highly sought-after, this is a lovely example of an inkwell with the pocket watch lid. Made
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 2.76 in Dm 4.41 in
Large Edwardian Silver Mounted Double Watch Capstan Inkwell, London, 1905
By J. C. Vickery
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A large and unusual very fine quality Edwardian silver mounted glass inkwell, made in the form of a
Silver
19th Century Palais Royal Inkwell and Watch Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
Shimmering mother-of-pearl envelopes this outstanding watch holder and inkwell. The magnificently
Bronze
Mammoth Antique English Sterling Silver and Glass Pocket Watch Inkwell
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A truly impressive pocket watch inkwell made from a hefty piece of English glass with the fittings
Sterling Silver
Charles X Mother-of-Pearl and Ormolu Watch Holder and Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
Mother-of-pearl and ormolu watch holder and inkwell. The center of the piece is decorated with an
Bronze
Sold
H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
George v Sterling Silver Pocket Watch Ink Stand - John Grinsell & Sons, 1912
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in London, London
& Sterling Silver Ink Well, has a pocket watch in the lid, and a shaped glass body. The ink stand
Sterling Silver
Black Starr & Frost Sterling Silver Inkwell and Pocket Watch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unusual inkwell with a removable double face silver pocket watch engraved with "Black Starr
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 4.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Edwardian-Style Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell/Pocket Watch Holder
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian-style, sterling silver-mounted, crystal inkwell/pocket watch holder, London, 1988
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 4.75 in W 2.5 in D 3.75 in
Unusual Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell or Pocket Watch Holder
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Edwardian, sterling silver-mounted crystal inkwell or pocket watch holder, Birmingham
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 5.52 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
Antique 20thC Indian Solid Silver Inkwell & Pocket Watch Desk Set, Hamilton & Co
By Hamilton & Co., Calcutta
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
watch retailed by Hamilton & Co., Calcutta. The piece is flanked by two finely modelled elephants
Silver
Sterling Silver Mounted Cut Glass Inkwell, Antique Edwardian
By John Collard Vickery
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the nickel plated watch. The plain mount of this impressive inkwell displays the retailer's mark
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 6 in
Rock Crystal Inkwell with Silver Plated American Waltham Watch Company Clock
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Waltham Watch Co. clock. Made in the USA during the first half of the 20th century, this inkwell features
Rock Crystal, Silver Plate
Antique George V Sterling Silver Capstan Watch Inkwell
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique George V English sterling silver capstan watch
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 3.94 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in
Art Deco Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Watch and Inkwells John Grinsell & Sons
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Two Ink Wells & Pocket Watch Holder From our Silver collection, we are pleased to offer this Art
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 3 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Antique Sterling Silver Walker & Hall Sheffield Capstan Desk Inkwell Clock, 1906
By Walker & Hall
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Walker & Hall sterling silver capstan watch inkwell, Sheffield, England, 1906. The
Silver
Sold
H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique Watch & Silver Inkwell by John Grinsell & Son Early 20th Century
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique Clock Inkwell with unusual sterling silver pocket watch lid and pen rest by London
Sterling Silver
German Ceramic Inkwell and Watch Stand
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Scholar’s earthenware inkwell and watch stand, Germany, circa 1780. Neoclassical details include
Ceramic
$1,400 / set
H 3.5 in W 0.75 in D 0.01 in
A Fine Set of Eight Art Deco Sterling Silver & Enamel Cocktail Picks, Circa 1920
By Magnus Aase
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very charming & festive set of 8 Norwegian sterling silver & gilt washed Art Deco cocktail picks. All showing sterling silver spears exhibiting a subtle gold wash, rising to finia...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Large Ormolu-Mounted Cut Crystal Dish in Renaissance Taste
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th century cut crystal and gilt bronze dish in Renaissance taste. The circular cup is decorated with cut-diamond patterns. It is set on a baluster-shaped stem that is embellished...
Crystal, Bronze
Important Pendulum in Gilded Bronze and Onyx, 19th Century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Important pendulum in gilded bronze and onyx from the nineteenth century. The enamel dial. Made for the russian market. Large: 60 x 55 x 18 cm.. With pendulum and key 6550 euros.
Bronze
$3,483
H 70.87 in W 85.44 in D 21.26 in
Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Leicester, GB
An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...
Mahogany, Walnut
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
Antique French Gold Gilt Rococo Mirror With Bevelled Plate
Located in London, GB
An antique mid 19th century French Rococo style gold gilt crested mirror. The original bevelled plate still intact and relatively fox free. The frame with warm worn gilt work and bea...
Mirror
$1,650
H 13 in W 22 in D 18 in
Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very Rare Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 13" H x 22" W x 18" D.
Metal
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 22.75 in D 12 in
Antique Italian Renaissance Brass Lucerne Florentine Chatelaine Oil Lamp 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good 19th century Italian 'Florentine' or 'Lucerne' 4 burner brass oil lamp, in the Renaissance Revival manner, circa 1860. Designed to burn whale oil which is placed into a reserv...
Brass
$2,064
H 2.17 in W 1.78 in D 0.4 in
19th Century Dance Card in Mother of Pearl and Gilded Bronze, Palais-Royal Work
Located in Paris, FR
Charles X dance card in mother of pearl with gilt bronze mounts. It is engraved with plants, flowery interlacing, and bouquets of flowers. An enameled pansy adorns the cover, a typic...
Bronze
Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Pressed Tortoiseshell Design From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Architectural Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of bombe form with flared bas...
Shell
$1,518
H 2.37 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very charming Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century. Nice patina with some wear. See pictures. Wear consistent with age and use.
Sheet Metal
Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Little is known about the origins of this amazing piece, apart from it being from France, circa 1900. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, ...
Bronze
Marine Surgeon's Box" Louis MATHIEU 1816-1879
Located in Madrid, ES
Marine Surgeon's Box" Louis MATHIEU 1816-1879 Navy Surgeon's Box with two superimposed trays presenting the different instruments (including saw, scalpels, trepanning tools, box...
Metal
19th Century Gilded Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A bronze and marble inkwell. Add this to your desk for instant style.
Marble, Brass
$395
H 10 in W 39.5 in D 13.75 in
Rustic 19th Century French Wooden Sled with Weathered Patina and Curving Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rustic wooden sled from the 19th century with curving extremities. Charming our eyes with its rustic appearance and nicely weathered patina, this French sled is made of simp...
Wood
$194,341Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in Dm 18 in
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
By Gerard and Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...
Other
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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