Antique English Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Inkwell by John Grinsell & Sons
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
As the inscription predates the 1912 inkwell, it is likely the pocket watch was already owned before being paired with the inkwell.
Sterling Silver
Charles X Mother of Pearl and Ormolu Watch Holder and Inkwell
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Mother of pearl and Ormolu watch holder and inkwell. The center of the piece is decorated with an angel who is standing on a pedestal that rests in a semi-circular niche.
Bronze
Antique English Sterling Silver Mounted Cut Crystal Watch Ink Well, Circa 1900's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English sterling silver mounted cut crystal ink well with watch / clock, circa 1900's.
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 the relief portrait of Athena and on the base and the owl finial.
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 Grinsell & Sons, 1910.
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 from sterling silver, the inkwell is hallmarked forBirmingham 1906, Edwardian in era.
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 capstan with reeded borders.
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 detailed, pierced screen secures a timepiece and diminutive mirror, while the base h...
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 made from sterling silver fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1914 together with the ma...
Sterling Silver
Charles X Mother-of-Pearl and Ormolu Watch Holder and Inkwell
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Mother-of-pearl and ormolu watch holder and inkwell. The center of the piece is decorated with an angel who is standing on a pedestal that rests in a semi-circular niche.
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
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1912 by John Grinsell & Sons, this handsome, Edwardian, Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Ink Well, has a pocket watch in the lid, and a shaped glass body. ...
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 & Frost 8 Days".
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
The watch dates from circa 1900. When lid is closed, inkwell stands 3 inches high.
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, England, 1902, J.
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
Lifting the lid on each elephant’s back reveals a small glass inkwell. Centrally positioned at the rear of the piece is a pocket watch, elegantly mounted within an ornate, high-relie...
Silver
Sterling Silver Mounted Cut Glass Inkwell, Antique Edwardian
By John Collard Vickery
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very fine and impressive, unusual antique Edwardian English cut glass, silver mounted 'watch' inkwell; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
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
A vintage American rock crystal inkwell from the mid 20th century with silver plated American Waltham Watch Co. clock.
Rock Crystal, Silver Plate
Antique George V Sterling Silver Capstan Watch Inkwell
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive inkwell is fitted with a plain hallmarked cylindrical cover which features a gent's pocket / fob 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 Deco Silver Desk Stand. The Ink Desk Stand cast in Sterling Silver and raised upon f...
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 inkwell of capstan shape and fitted in the hinged lid is a silver pocket watch with...
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 silversmith John Grinsell & Sons, dated 1902.
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 the relief portrait of Athena and on the base and the owl finial.
Ceramic
Dutch clear crystal with Silver Inkwell, mid 20th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch clear crystal with Silver Inkwell, Mid 20th Century An inkwell, made of clear crystal glass with a silver cap, made in The Netherlands. The crystal glass at the bottom has a c...
Crystal, Silver
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 6 Size METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1907 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 41mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / ...
Gold-filled
J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Half Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1890s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W.Benson London STYLE / REFERENCE: Half Hunters Case METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA: 1890's DIMENSIONS: Diameter 39mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Windin...
Empire Style Table Clock and Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Empire style table clock and inkwell Origin France Circa 1900 The watch has a Paris machine and it works Golden bronze and Onix materials Very good general condition the marble ...
Bronze
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Solid Gold Case w/ Beautiful Colored Engraving on Both Sides Black Arabic Nume...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$550
H 4.73 in Dm 3.55 in
Early 20th Century Cut Glass Inkwell with Silver Mountings, Birmingham, 1905
Located in Greven, DE
English Inkwell with Faceted Crystal Body Origin: United Kingdom, Birmingham Material: Cut crystal, sterling silver mount Date: 1905 Dimensions: H × Ø: 13 × 9 cm Description: This...
Silver
$3,950 / set
H 8 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
1900s English Crystal and Silver Plated Sheffield Inkwell on Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1900s English crystal and silver plated Sheffield inkwell on handled tray. The tray measurement is: Depth: 10 inches. Height: 2.75 inches. Width: 14 inches. The measurement below...
Crystal, Silver Plate
$3,347
H 5.91 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Edwardian Engraved Silver Miniature Lantern Clock by the Douglas Clock Company
Located in London, GB
A highly unusual and substantial English sterling silver miniature lantern clock by the Douglas Clock Company, hallmarked Birmingham, 1901. The clock is deliberately modelled after ...
Silver
Table clock Opening lost hinge Swiss clock 8-day Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table clock with rounded vertical sides in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloche, in Art Nouveau style from the early 1900s. Hand-engraved e...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Dutch clear crystal with Silver Inkwell, circa 1850
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch clear crystal with Silver Inkwell, circa 1850 An inkwell, made of clear crystal glass with a silver cap, made in The Netherlands. The crystal glass at the bottom has a crystal...
Crystal, Silver
French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 7 1/2in W: 10 1/2in D: 7 3/4in This Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and bronze Ormolu Inkwell is truly a sight to be seen! If we take a look at t...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
American Waltham Art Deco Pocket Watch, Circa 1980, Unisex, 59.42g
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This classic American Waltham pocket watch is a fine example of early American craftsmanship and timeless design. Weighing 59.42 grams, it has a substantial feel, reflecting the qual...
Late Victorian 1900 Gilt Brass & Crystal Glass Ball Pocket Watch w/ Key
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian crystal ball brass pocket watch from 1900 made in Unite States appears to be by Elgin. It comes with original loop, so you can clip it onto your pocket. The watch is r...
Brass
Vintage Crystal & Sterling Silver Inkwell – Desk Accessory, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant vintage inkwell featuring a clear faceted crystal glass base with a hinged sterling silver lid. The geometric cut crystal body paired with the polished silver top creates a r...
Silver
$340Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.125 in W 3 in D 0.5 in
Antique 1885 Rockford Watch Co Floral Engraved 18s Railroad Pocket Watch
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century pocket watch made by the Rockford Watch Co. of Illinois, featuring a classic white enamel dial with Roman numerals, a lower sub-dial, and gold floral engraved ca...
Brass
Victorian Silver Embossed Clock by Douglas Clock Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Victorian silver embossed bedside clock features a brass body clock complete with a brass-cased timepiece and lever escapement along with a solid sterling silver face embossed w...
Silver
Mid-Century Modern Display Cabinet by Young Manufacturing Company
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a statement with this striking mid-century modern display cabinet by Young Manufacturing Company, a beautifully crafted piece that blends timeless design with everyday functiona...
Walnut
1940s Swedish Floor Lamp With Three Red Satin Shades
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1940s brass floor lamp with a solid bronze base. The lamp features three adjustable arms, each fitted with its original red satin shade. All three light points can be switched indivi...
Brass
Antique French Romantic Floral Ceramic Wall Sink, Circa 1900
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant antique French wall-mounted ceramic sink dating to the turn of the 20th century, exquisitely decorated with hand-painted floral motifs in soft, muted tones. This piece ref...
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Revival Cabinet
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Revival Cabinet This refined early 20th century Spanish Colonial Revival cabinet exemplifies the sober elegance and architectural strength that d...
Wood
$22,500
H 33 in W 26 in D 44 in
Italian Baroque Rocking Chair by Pauly & Co., 19th Century Silver Leaf
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
$10,595
H 57.88 in W 24.02 in D 14.97 in
Tiepolo Green with Colorful Butterflies Tall Chest of Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Milan, IT
This tall chest of drawers features a dark green patinated finish adorned with a delicate array of colorful butterflies, each detailed with subtle shading to enhance their lifelike a...
Wood
$1,077
H 12.6 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in
Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Patinated Metal & Murano Glass, Circa 1900
By Marke Unbekannt
Located in Schwerin, MV
Original Art Nouveau table lamp from the 1900s in good working condition and in a rare design: This intricate piece is characterized by the organic, flowing lines and nature-inspired...
Metal, Brass
$1,720
H 47.25 in W 33.47 in D 0.2 in
Art Nouveau Black Lacquered Two-Panel Screen with Hand-Painted Irises, France ca
Located in Meulebeke, BE
An elegant French Art Nouveau folding screen dating from the early twentieth century, crafted as a two-panel room divider with a striking black lacquered ground. The surface is hand-...
Metal
Tiffany Studios Poppy table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
TIFFANY STUDIOS 'Poppy' Table Lamp, circa 1905 Leaded glass, gilt bronze Dimensions: 21 ¾ in. (55.2 cm) high, 16 ¾ in. (42.5 cm) diameter Shade impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 146...
Bronze
$3,726
H 57.09 in W 78.75 in D 63 in
Double bed Art Nouveau period – Carved mahogany – Full-round flowers
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Double bed from the Art Nouveau period, circa 1895-1910, in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer with satiny, slightly wavy grain. Bedhead at a height of 145 cm, crowned with a bouq...
Hardwood
$498
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 1.58 in Dm 27.56 in
Roseate Spoonbill Print from Audubon's Birds of America C1838 Round 70cm di. New
By John James Audubon
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a digitally remastered print of a Roseate Spoonbill referenced from an Audubon Birds of America hand coloured print, originally from the 1800's Prints of this style were ori...
Wood, Paper
$3,210
H 0.4 in W 14.97 in D 0.4 in
Delphin Massier Art Nouveau Majolica figural egret planter, Vallauris, 1900
By Delphin Massier
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Jardinière Art Nouveau Vallauris Majolique sur pied, jardinière par Jérôme Massier, circa 1900.
Majolica
$12,600 / item
H 23 in W 105 in D 31 in
Custom 1960s Italian Style Velvet Sofa or Bench with Brass Base by Adesso Import
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom 1960s Italian style sofa or bench with handmade brass base upholstered in light pink velvet. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different colors, fabrics an...
Brass
$651,300
H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Naturalia agate specimen, with candle holder, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A Wunderkammer naturalia agate specimen mounted in an oval shape frame over a golden wooden base, with candle holder. Italy end of 19th century.
Agate
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
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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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.