19th Century Victorian Cast Iron "Lion" Inkwell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Figural lion inkwell boasting original paint with hinged lion's head concealing the well, circa
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Inkwells
Iron
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron "Lion" Inkwell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Figural lion inkwell boasting original paint with hinged lion's head concealing the well, circa
Iron
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Napoleon III lion inkwell, 19th century In veined yellow Siena marble, centered with a
Marble
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Office inkwell in Siena yellow marble and bronze Napoleon III 19th century 34cm x 20cm Very good
Marble
$1,250 / set
H 4.25 in W 10.75 in D 8 in
19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Marble Inkwell with Lion Motif
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Antique inkwell from Italy, Masterfully carved from marble with lion and lioness , letter opener
Marble, Metal
$956Sale Price|52% Off
H 5.91 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Silver inkwell with lion figure, pen & marble-silver claw-foot base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with lion figure and pen resting on a marble and silver base with four
Silver
$125
H 3.75 in W 13.5 in D 10 in
Vintage Renaissance Victorian Style Brass Lion Head Double Pen Desk Inkwell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Renaissance Victorian Style Brass Lion Head Double Pen Desk Inkwell. Circa Mid 20th Century
Brass, Bronze
$388
H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Mühlen & Leendertz Issum Majolica Glazed Lion Mask Inkwell and Desk Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
hinged brass inkwell mounted with a raised round cover molded with a lion head. The desk stand is
Brass
19th Century French Pewter Inkwell with Lion Sculpture Signed A. Bossu
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique signed inkwell in a man’s office. Created in France, circa 1880, the
Pewter
$350
H 4 in W 12 in D 10 in
Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand wit
Located in Chicago, IL
lions and central face, double inkwell with glass inserts, pen holder and other ornate pierced bronze
Bronze
19th C English Silver Plate Figural Crown Lion Shield Ink Well Inkwell Holder
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fantastic fine quality silver plate inkwell in the form of a standing lion with a crown
Silver Plate
Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads. inkwell 28,5x18,5x6cm clock 24,5x13x8cm match stand
Brass
$38,000
H 17 in W 29 in D 7.75 in
Imperial Anichkov Palace Russian Bronze Garniture Desk Set. Alexei Alexandrovich
Located in Victoria, BC
. Features: Central Inkwell Stand: Featuring two seated lions holding oval shields, surmounted by a large
Marble, Bronze
$2,800
H 17 in W 20 in D 12.5 in
Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fitted interior, small glass inkwell, lion head drop ring handles, raised on turn carved feet, solid wood
Metal
Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Marble 19th Century
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Richly chiseled and gilded bronze inkwell. Basin with lion's mouth, arched feet with scrolls and
Bronze
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Office inkwell in Siena yellow marble and bronze Napoleon III 19th century 34cm x 20cm Very good
Marble
Very Fine Antique Bronze English Lion Inkwell, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
A truly magnificent and rare English Victorian bronze inkwell beautifully executed in the form of a
Bronze
Antique French Inkwell, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bronze and Marble Inkwell Antique French Bronze and Marble Lion Inkwell, circa 1880
Marble
Inkwell in Walnut Figuring a Lion, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Inkwell in walnut figuring a lion lied down on a rock and foliage surface. In front of it, a
Wood
Sold
H 9.75 in W 12.75 in D 8 in
Antique Continental .800 Silver Figural Winged Lion Griffin Double Inkwell
Located in Big Flats, NY
flanking winged lion griffins surmounting footed shell form tray with flanking lidded glass inkwells
Silver
Lion Encrier
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century bronze and Ormolu Encrier having unusual acanthus leaf pentray with lion mounted
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Regency Period Bronze & Ormolu Roman Bath Shaped Inkwell
Located in London, GB
handles and lions masks, enclosing two inkwells and central lidded compartment, supported on scroll and
Bronze, Ormolu
French Faience Inkwell with Lion
Located in Pembroke, MA
An unusual and highly-decorative 19th century French faience inkwell from Normandy, featuring a
Ceramic
Sold
H 6.75 in W 11.75 in D 7 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Desktop Inkwell, circa 1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XV style figural cast bronze desktop inkwell features columns, opposing lions
Bronze
Sold
H 8 in W 18 in D 9 in
19th Century Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand Pen Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cast bronze lions and central face, double inkwell with glass inserts, pen holder, and other ornate
Bronze
Sold
H 9.4 in W 11.5 in D 6.75 in
19th Century French Bronze and Green Marble Inkwell with Roman Figure and Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
either side of the figure, are two bronze inkwells with carved lion heads. Both round inkwells have their
Marble, Bronze
GAB Bronze Inkwell - Lion
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
Attributed to GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget) Inkwell in massive bronze. 1930's
Bronze
Bronze Lion Inkwell From The Temple Of Karnak Egypt
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
The lion of Karnak on the Egyptian temple, bronze with black patina. Inkwell in patinated and
Bronze
Sold
H 5.25 in W 10.5 in D 8.25 in
Victorian Era Cold Painted Spelter Figural Lion Inkwell and Pen Rest Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
inkwell depicting a roaring lion with front paws crossed and a lion skin rug that serves as a pen rest or
Spelter
Turn of the Century Figural Lion Inkwell
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a wonderful, turn of the century, figural lion head inkwell made of a cold patinated cast
Metal
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
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.
Find a collection of unique metal inkwells to suit any taste on 1stDibs or shop by style. Browse a range of Art Nouveau inkwells, Victorian inkwells, Art Deco inkwells and more. Search our selection of inkwells to find the perfect piece for any space.
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