19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
stunning enameling continues on the raised inkwell body and hinged lid with finial. Opposite, two raised
Antique Mid-19th Century Inkwells
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
stunning enameling continues on the raised inkwell body and hinged lid with finial. Opposite, two raised
Bronze, Enamel
$1,136Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.76 in W 3.94 in D 3.55 in
French Champlevé Enamel Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French Champlevé enamel inkwell from the 19th century, created in the opulent Napoleon III style
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
$588Sale Price|24% Off
H 8.27 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made of brass with enameled ornaments. France, late 19th century. .
Brass
$1,443Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.55 in W 8.08 in D 6.7 in
Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th century French inkwell in Champlevé enamel and bronze, mounted on an integrated tray with
Bronze
Late 19th Century Cloissoné-Enamel Inkwell, France, circa 1870-1890
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Cloisonné Enamel Origin: France Material: Bronze with polychrome cloisonné enamel
Bronze, Enamel
$3,500
H 2.37 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Bronze, Enamel
$5,000
H 2.76 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Bronze, Enamel
$316Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2.25 in W 4 in D 2.25 in
French Set of Champleve Enameled Small Inkwell and Letter Opener
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small bronze champleve enamel set of an inkwell and letter opener. Both of them depicts
Bronze
$959
H 3.55 in W 4.73 in D 5.12 in
Late 19th Century French Inkwell with Enamel Decoration and Onyx Plate
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Enamel Decoration and Onyx Plate Origin: Probably France Material: Gilded metal
Onyx, Brass, Enamel
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Butterfly Finial Origin: Probably France Material: Gilded metal with floral engraving
Brass, Enamel
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Cloisonné Enamel and Onyx Base Origin: France, probably Paris Material: Gilt bronze
Brass, Enamel
French Victorian Round Crystal and Silver Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian round crystal inkwell with silver and enamel cornucopia top (signed TIFFANY) *as
Crystal
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.
Brass, Enamel
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880. Stamped at the bottom "M B 5 9".
Brass, Enamel
$2,267Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 3.55 in W 8.08 in D 6.7 in
Pair Of French Champlevé Desk Inkwells, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French pair of Champlevé enamel inkwells from the 19th century, created in the opulent Napoleon
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Eugène Feuillâtre "Pavot" Inkwell
By Eugène Feuillatre
Located in New York, NY
This stunning enamel, silvered metal, and gilt metal "Pavot" inkwell by Eugène Feuillâtre features
Metal, Enamel
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
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson
By Samson & Cie
Located in Paris, FR
Small famille verte porcelain inkwell decorated with enameled flowerpots, foliage, and stylized
Enamel, Bronze
A Fine Quality Bronze Inkwell by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A grand 19th century bronze and champlevé inkwell with yellow background and large burgundy
Bronze, Enamel
French Silver and Enamel Inkstand, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
French silver and yellow enamel inkstand, circa 1920.
Enamel, Silver
$4,094 / set
H 5.12 in W 9.26 in D 5.12 in
An inkwell and Two Candlesticks from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An ormolu, enamelled and cloisonné inkwell and two candlesticks from the 19th century, Napoleon III
Bronze
Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand French Porcelain 19th
Porcelain
$1,300
H 8 in W 12 in D 6.75 in
19th Century French Marble and Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed Melotte
By Melotte
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your desk or study with this elegant antique inkwell, crafted in France, circa 1880, and
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
French Inkwell and Match Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite French enamel and bronze inkwell and match holder set, adorned with hand-painted
Bronze, Enamel
$2,400 / set
H 4 in W 6 in D 6 in
Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Ca. 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Circa 1890. Includes
Enamel, Bronze
$2,573
H 7.88 in W 3.71 in D 3.71 in
Antique Candle Sticks and Inkwell Émeaux de Bresse Desk Set Enamel Brass France
Located in Munich, DE
This beautifully enamelled set comprising an inkwell and two candlesticks will cheer up any room. A
Brass
$360Sale Price / set|76% Off
H 15.13 in Dm 2.13 in
Masonic Brass Enamel Chain, Pewter Inkwell, Cloth Regalia
Located in Miami, FL
20th century brass enamel chain and monogrammed black cloth regalia was worn by the Knights Templar
Gold, Pewter, Gold Plate
Marcel Bing, Art Nouveau Butterfly Inkwell in Enameled Bronze, France, 1905
By Marcel Bing
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Bing was the fourth child of Sigfried/Samuel Bing (1838-1905), the great collector of Japanese art and founder of the gallery L'Art Nouveau Bing located at 22 rue de Provence ...
Bronze
Antique French Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau inkwell. Made by Emile Langlois in Paris, ca 1920. Hemispheric clear glass bowl with
Silver, Enamel
Unavailable
H 3.55 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Early 20th Century French Guilloché Enamel and Gilt Silver Inkwell
By DREYFOUS, PARIS (worked from 1910)
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
A 20th century guilloché enamel and gilt silver inkstand by Dreyfous. This delicate inkwell
Enamel, Silver
French Haviland Limoges Porcelain Inkstand
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Haviland Limoges porcelain scrolling quadrapodal rectangular ionkstand with gilt-molded
Porcelain
1870s French Bronze and Enamel Inkwell Set
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1870s French bronze and enamel inkwell set. 6 pieces. Painted portraits.
Bronze, Enamel
French Bronze and Champleve Enamel Inkwell Encrier by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
French bronze and Champleve Cloisonne enamel inkwell Encrier by Ferdinand Barbedienne, circa 1870
Bronze, Enamel
Sold
H 4.5 in W 2.9 in D 2.9 in
French 1900 Antique Chinoiserie Champlevé Enameled Inkwell in Brass & Cut Glass
Located in Miami, FL
French champlevé inkwell. An elusive antique inkwell, created in France, with chinoiserie
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Sold
H 4.5 in W 7 in D 5.25 in
Antique French Ormolu & "DuBarry Rose" Pink Jeweled-Enamel Inkwell & Pen, 1860's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Ormolu and "DuBarry Rose" lovely pink jeweled-enamel inkwell with pen, Circa 1860
Enamel, Ormolu
Sold
H 2.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Antique French Rococo Bronze & Enameled Champleve Scroll Form Inkwell 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Rococo inkwell offers cast bronze construction in scroll and gadroon form with
Bronze
Inkwell Gilt Bronze and Enamel Napoleon III
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Inkwell gilt bronze and enamel Napoleon III Origen France circa 1930 Perfect condition.
Bronze
Sold
H 7.5 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in
Fine Quality Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Inkwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine quality late 19th century gilt bronze and champlevé enamel inkwell The shaped gilt bronze
Enamel, Bronze
Sold
H 4.53 in W 4.93 in D 4.53 in
NAP. III Inkwell Sign, Tahan a Paris Enamel Blue and Red Elephant, Dragon, Horse
Located in Epfach, DE
Napoleon III inkwell in bronze and enamel sig. Tahan a Paris, for Jean Pierre Alexandre Tahan
Bronze
French, Louis XVI Porcelain Inkwell Decorated with Figures in a Landscape
Located in Paris, FR
French, Louis XVI circular porcelain inkwell with a removable well and pointed lid. The inkwell has
Enamel
Sold
H 6.5 in Dm 7.88 in
Fabulous Antique French Hand Engraved and Enameled Cast Brass Circular Inkstand
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Antique French engraved and enameled ormolu cast brass circular inkstand with original brass
Ormolu, Brass
Sold
H 6.7 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
Art deco Porcelain Inkwell by A. Godard for Etling Paris, circa 1930
By Armand Godard, Etling Paris
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Art Deco Porcelain Inkwell by A. Godard for Etling Paris, circa 1930, is an
Porcelain
Sold
H 5.32 in W 7.68 in D 15.01 in
Antique French Silver Gilt, Glass & Enamel Inkstand Clock, Paris, France c. 1880
By E. Dreyfous
Located in London, GB
created to mirror a baroque or French formal garden, with the gilt & enamel clock in place of water
Silver
Sold
H 3.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
French Ormolu Bronze, Onyx, and Champlevé Cloisonné Enamel Desk Set, Inkwell
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
French ormolu bronze, onyx, and champlevé cloisonné enamel three-piece desk set, comprising of an
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Sold
H 3.15 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Enamel Decoration, France, circa 1870-1890
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Enamel Decoration Origin: France Material: Gilt metal with coloured enamel Date
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Sold
H 4.75 in Dm 7 in
Splendid Antique French Encrier Champleve Enamel Gilt Brass Inkwell, circa 1880
Located in Tustin, CA
A very fine, handmade, French gilt brass and Champleve enamel antique footed encrier or inkwell
Brass, Enamel
French Moorish Style Champlevé Enameled Bronze Double Inkwell Pen Tray
Located in Astoria, NY
French 19th century Moorish style double inkwell and pen tray made in enameled champlevé bronze
Bronze
Napoleon III Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Napoleon III inkwell gilt bronz and champleve enamel Origin France perfect condition circa 1860
Enamel
Cartier 'Must de Cartier' Crystal Gilt and Silver Mellon Inkwell
By Must De Cartier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cartier 'Must de Cartier' Crystal Gilt and Silver Mellon Inkwell France, Circa 1989 Cartier 'Must
Crystal
Sold
H 3.94 in W 8.86 in D 5.91 in
French Japonisme Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Encrier Emile Reiber for Christofle
By Christofle, Emile Reiber
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very nice quality French Japonisme red and gold patina ormolu and cloisonné enamel encrier
Enamel, Ormolu
White Pate-sur-Pate Enameled French Porcelain Inkstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French porcelain inkstand with double inkpots in a soft sea foam color. The decoration is in white
Porcelain
A.V.Becquerel and M. Guillard, rare enamelled terracotta inkwell
Located in Saint-Andre lez Lille, France
A.V.Becquerel and M. Guillard, rare enamelled terracotta inkwell EDITION ETLING PARIS 1925
Sold
H 3.15 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in
Unique Sterling Silver 'Map of the World' Inkstand, by Cartier, Paris
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary and unique special-commission double inkstand in Sterling silver, the stand with an embossed map of the Americas and Europe, illustrating a round-trip journey take...
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece of nineteenth-century French elegance is sure to be the envy of any collector. The Napoleon III gilt bronze inkwell is a prized find, crafted in circa 1840 France with int...
Metal, Bronze
French Gilt Bronze and Pink Porcelain Jewellery Box by Tahan
By Tahan Paris
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze and pink porcelain jewellery box by Tahan. French, late 19th Century Measures: height 13cm, width 18cm, depth 13cm. This fine jewellery casket by the French m...
Ormolu
$2,100
H 6 in W 7 in D 5 in
19th Century French Empire Cloisonné Bronze Jewelry Casket with Velvet Interior
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century French Empire cloisonne bronze jewelry casket with blue velvet interior By: unknown Material: bronze, velvet, enamel, metal, copper Technique: gilt, cloisonné, champlev...
Bronze, Enamel, Metal, Copper
$10,250
H 5 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form Box, Signed
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous French Louis XVI style Sevres Porcelain cobalt blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form jewel box and cover, Signed by the Artist. Of cartouche form with bombay shaped...
Porcelain
19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French Sevres Porcelain box.
Porcelain
$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
19th Century French Sèvres Porcelain Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful 19th-century French Sèvres porcelain box, showcasing the elegance and artistry for which Sèvres is renowned. This finely crafted box features hand-painted couple, floral ...
Porcelain
Antique French Louis XIV Bronze D'ore Inkwell, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis 14th Bronze D'ore Inkwell, circa 1860.
Bronze
$7,000
H 5.12 in W 9.06 in D 6.7 in
Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box, Louis XV Style, France, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Onyx, champlevé and gilt bronze jewelry box. Louis XV style, France, circa 1890.
Onyx, Bronze
Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period Sèvres Porcelain Box.
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small 19th century Napoleon III period Sèvres porcelain box. A Napoleon III period small box, 19th century, in Sèvres blue porcelain, enamelled and gilded, with a gallant scene on t...
Porcelain
Very Rare 19th C. Cobalt Blue Ground Sevres Porcelain Jewelry Box
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A very large and unusual 19th century French Louis XVI style dore bronze mounted Sevres cobalt blue ground box signed Sarat. This box is truly a masterpiece. Sevres boxes, such as th...
Bronze
$20,252
H 30.71 in W 10.24 in D 9.06 in
Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Jewellery Box on Stand Attributed to Giroux
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine transitional style gilt-bronze and Sèvres style porcelain mounted Jewelry box on stand, attributed to Alphonse Giroux. This exquisite petite jewelry box on stand has a hing...
Porcelain, Wood
$6,345
H 4.73 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in
Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Jewellery
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and sèvres style porcelain mounted jewellery box. Of rectangular for this charming jewellery box has a hinged lockable lid above silvered column...
Bronze
$4,950
H 8.75 in W 11.25 in D 4.75 in
French Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Tortoiseshell Gilt Bronze Inkwell Desk Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent fine quality antique French gilt bronze ormolu mounted André-Charles Boulle (1642-1732) style marquetry inlaid tortoise-shell sculptural encrier (inkstand). G...
Bronze, Ormolu, Brass
$1,316
H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
Antique French Sevres Cobalt Blue Porcelain Jewellery Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique French Sevres ormolu mounted cobalt blue soft paste porcelain jewellery casket, Circa 1870 in date. The shaped hinged ormolu mounted cover is superbly de...
Ormolu
$2,500
H 3.5 in Dm 9.5 in
Nice Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Sèvres Style Centerpiece
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A nice late 19th century gilt bronze and champlevé enamel mounted Sèvres style centerpiece The porcelain plate decorated with a scene of an amorous couple at the edge of a river w...
Bronze, Enamel
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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