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Meissen Inkwell

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain. Hand-painted. Late 19th century

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Antique Late 19th Century German Inkwells

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Porcelain

Rococó Revival Inkwell By Meissen German Dresden Porcelain, 19th Century
Rococó Revival Inkwell By Meissen German Dresden Porcelain, 19th Century

Rococó Revival Inkwell By Meissen German Dresden Porcelain, 19th Century

$853Sale Price|54% Off

H 7.49 in W 7.68 in D 4.34 in

Rococó Revival Inkwell By Meissen German Dresden Porcelain, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Lisbon, PT

A graceful porcelain inkwell station, crafted from Meissen porcelain, features two inkwell

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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Meissen inkwell set in hand-painted porcelain with floral motifs. 19th C
Antique Meissen inkwell set in hand-painted porcelain with floral motifs. 19th C

Antique Meissen inkwell set in hand-painted porcelain with floral motifs. 19th C

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen inkwell set in hand-painted porcelain with floral motifs and gold decoration. 19th

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Antique 19th Century German Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Inkwell in Hand Painted Porcelain with Floral Motifs, 19th Century
Meissen Inkwell in Hand Painted Porcelain with Floral Motifs, 19th Century

Meissen Inkwell in Hand Painted Porcelain with Floral Motifs, 19th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen inkwell in hand painted porcelain with floral motifs and gold edge, 19th century

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Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Inkwell in Meissen Porcelain, 19th Century
Inkwell in Meissen Porcelain, 19th Century

Inkwell in Meissen Porcelain, 19th Century

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H 7.49 in W 14.18 in L 7.49 in

Inkwell in Meissen Porcelain, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Inkwell in Meissen porcelain, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Measures: H 19 cm, W 36 cm, D

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Antique 1870s German Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

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Meissen Blue Onion Ink Well in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1930s-1950s
Meissen Blue Onion Ink Well in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1930s-1950s

Meissen Blue Onion Ink Well in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1930s-1950s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen blue onion ink well in hand painted porcelain, 1930s-1950s. Measures: 22.5 x 15.5 cm. In

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Vintage 1930s German Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Rococo Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkstand and Candlestick, 19th Century
Rococo Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkstand and Candlestick, 19th Century

Rococo Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkstand and Candlestick, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Late 19th century multicolored porcelain and ormolu inkwell in Meissen taste. This piece is very

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

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Antique Meissen Red Dragon Inkwell on a Saucer in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Antique Meissen Red Dragon Inkwell on a Saucer in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Antique Meissen Red Dragon Inkwell on a Saucer in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen Red Dragon inkwell on a saucer in hand-painted porcelain. Late 19th century. The

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Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

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Inkwell and Dust Box in Meissen Porcelain, Carl Teichert, Germany, Late 19th C
Inkwell and Dust Box in Meissen Porcelain, Carl Teichert, Germany, Late 19th C

Inkwell and Dust Box in Meissen Porcelain, Carl Teichert, Germany, Late 19th C

By Carl Teichert Meissen, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Torino, IT

Inkwell and dust box in Meissen porcelain, Carl Teichert Origin Germany Period Late

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Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Continental Porcelain Flower-Encrusted Inkwell, 19th Century
Continental Porcelain Flower-Encrusted Inkwell, 19th Century

Continental Porcelain Flower-Encrusted Inkwell, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Continental porcelain flower-encrusted inkwell, 19th century, the body of pointed foliate form

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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

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Finding the Right Inkwells for You

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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