19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
The stunning enameling continues on the raised inkwell body and hinged lid with finial.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Inkwells
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French Champlevé Enamel Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
$1,129Sale Price|30% Off
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.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880
$587Sale Price|24% Off
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. .
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France
$1,345Sale Price|25% Off
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 pen holders, in the Napoleon III style.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
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 Date: Circa 1870–1890 Dimensions: H × W × D: 8 × 8 × 8 cm Description: This small in...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
French Set of Champleve Enameled Small Inkwell and Letter Opener
$316Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 colorful hand painted flowers, “C” scrolls and foliages. The resting plate of the in...
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Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell, Champlevé Enamel, Ornate Design
$364Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell, Champlevé Enamel, Ornate Design
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century French Bronze Desk Inkwell. This ornate inkwell exemplifies the refined artistry of 19th-century French decorative metalwork, combining intricate craftsmanship with vivi...
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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, champlevé enamel, onyx Date: Circa 1870–1890 Dimensions: H × W × D: 9 × 12 ×13 cm Des...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
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 and enamel decoration Date: Circa 1870–1890 Dimensions: H × D: 11 x 15 cm Descri...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
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, cloisonné enamel, onyx Date: Circa 1880 Description: Oval inkwell with a centrally...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
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 is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Crystal
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair Of French Champlevé Desk Inkwells, Napoleon III, 19th Century
$2,261Sale Price / set|40% Off
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 III style: - A 19th century French inkwell in Champlevé enamel and bronze, mounted ...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Eugène Feuillâtre "Pavot" Inkwell
By Eugène Feuillatre
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Item #: S-21164 Artist: Eugène Feuillâtre Country: France Circa: 1900 Dimensions: 2.25" height, 3.5" diameter Materials: Enamel, Silvered Metal, Gilt Metal Signed: i...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
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 Champlevé and bronze Ormolu Inkwell is truly a sight to be seen!
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century French Green Marble and Bronze Rooster Inkwell Signed Melotte
By Melotte
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a desk, library, or study with this elegant antique bronze and marble inkwell set. Crafted in France circa 1880, the writing accessory is mounted on a richly veined green ma...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson
$1,400Sale Price|25% Off
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 rinceaux. The inkwell is set on a gilt bronze base that is decorated with palmette and...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Inkwells
Materials
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 trefoils with ivy leaf and cherry blossom pattern. With a hinged lid, triangular floral ha...
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
French Silver and Enamel Inkstand, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
French silver and yellow enamel inkstand, circa 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Enamel, Silver
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 period. An ormolu, cloisonné and enamelled inkwell and its two candlesticks from ...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
French champleve Chinoiserie inkstand
Located in New York, NY
Fine French champleve Chinoiserie inkstand, Late 19th c., rectangular stand, blue and red enamel ground with blue florals, censer-form inkwell to center, raised on bracket feet, att...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Inkwells
Materials
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 Century Dimensions: H x W x D: 8.5cm x 12cm x 8cm This charming decorative inkstand d...
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
French Inkwell and Match Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite French enamel and bronze inkwell and match holder set, adorned with hand-painted figures, is a stunning piece of functional art.
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Antique 1880s French Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
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 fine example of the wonderful enamel work executed in Bresse around 1870. The mast...
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Antique 1870s French Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Masonic Brass Enamel Chain, Pewter Inkwell, Cloth Regalia
$360Sale Price / set|76% Off
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 of the Masonic fraternity for ceremonial meetings. Offered with a pewter and glass...
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20th Century French Historical Memorabilia
Materials
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 ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Inkwell
$384Sale Price|20% Off
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 garland acid-etched to sides and diaper cut to underside. Neck collar 950 silver as i...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Guilloché Enamel and Gilt Silver Inkwell
Unavailable|$2,700
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 features exquisite craftsmanship, with each side of the Stand featuring three guilloche´ e...
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Vintage 1910s French Inkwells
Materials
Enamel, Silver
French Haviland Limoges Porcelain Inkstand
Unavailable|$1,500 / set
French Haviland Limoges Porcelain Inkstand
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Haviland Limoges porcelain scrolling quadrapodal rectangular ionkstand with gilt-molded handle, the gold ground painted with flowers, with sander and well, and two holes for p...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
1870s French Bronze and Enamel Inkwell Set
Sold|$2,800 / set
1870s French Bronze and Enamel Inkwell Set
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1870s French bronze and enamel inkwell set. 6 pieces. Painted portraits.
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Antique 1870s Inkwells
Materials
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.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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 patterns, back in the 1900's.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
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 1860-1870.
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Antique 1860s French Inkwells
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
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 tray having central well, allover Champleve enamel decorated, raised on ball feet, 19...
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells
Materials
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.
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Vintage 1930s French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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 frame surrounds the beautiful inlaid floral enamel designs, centered by a large va...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Inkwells
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
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 very decorative inkwell in blue with red, inlaid also with elephant, horse, dragon.
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
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.
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Inkwells
Materials
Enamel
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 trimmed glass ink cup. (Some enameling A/F and illustrated as such) Mostly in superb con...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Ormolu, Brass
Art deco Porcelain Inkwell by A. Godard for Etling Paris, circa 1930
By Etling Paris, Armand Godard
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Art Deco Porcelain Inkwell by A. Godard for Etling Paris, circa 1930, is an opportunity to own a piece of exquisite craftsmanship that encapsulates the essence of t...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Silver Gilt, Glass & Enamel Inkstand Clock, Paris, France c. 1880
By E. Dreyfous
Located in London, GB
The inkstand is created to mirror a baroque or French formal garden, with the gilt & enamel clock in place of water feature.
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Early 20th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Silver
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 inkwell / encrier, a platter / tray, and a candlestick with a female bust, circa ...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Sets
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
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: Circa 1870–1890 Dimensions: H × W × D: 8 × 9 × 9 cm Description: Square inkwell resti...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
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 features an inkpot with scalloped handles and a hinged lid with an acorn finial top.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
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 with ornate and colorful floral and foliage enameling to the tray and the bodies of th...
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Antique 1850s French Moorish Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III Inkwell
Sold|$680
Napoleon III Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Napoleon III inkwell gilt bronz and champleve enamel Origin France perfect condition circa 1860.
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
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 de Cartier' crystal gilt and silver mellon inkwell, made in France around 1989.
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Late 20th Century French Modern Inkwells
Materials
Crystal
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 attributed to Emile Reiber for Christofle, the tray receiving ink reservoir and box, the ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Inkwells
Materials
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 Pate-sur-Pate enamels. The inkpot covers are removable. The covers and the inkstand...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Inkwells
Materials
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
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Vintage 1930s French Inkwells
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...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Enamel, Sterling Silver
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French Enamel Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French enamel inkwell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A French enamel inkwell — often made from metal, enamel and bronze — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the French enamel inkwell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right French enamel inkwell, those designed in Victorian, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French enamel inkwell over the years, but those crafted by Ferdinand Barbedienne, Cartier and E. Dreyfous are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a French Enamel Inkwell?
Prices for a French enamel inkwell start at $140 and top out at $15,274 with the average selling for $1,459.
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.
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.
Questions About French Enamel Inkwell
- What is French enamel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French enamel is a type of decoration produced by applying liquid glass to metal. The French company Limoges popularized the technique during the 16th century, producing jewelry and decorative objects with intricately painted portraits, flowers and landscape scenes. You'll find a collection of French enamel furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
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