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Owl Inkwell

English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell
English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell

English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell

$640

H 3.5 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass owl inkwell on rectangular tray.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell
English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell

English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell

$640

H 3.5 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass owl inkwell on rectangular tray.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890
Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890

Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890

$3,247Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.75 in W 9.25 in D 4 in

Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful and rare large figural inkwell, beautifully executed in the form of an Owl with fine

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl
Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl

$883

H 7.09 in W 14.97 in D 6.3 in

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl

Located in Stockholm, SE

An Art Noveau or Jugend patinated bronze pen and inkwell with an owl sitting in the center. The owl

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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell Desk Set with Owl Figures, 1930s
Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell Desk Set with Owl Figures, 1930s

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell Desk Set with Owl Figures, 1930s

$1,101 / set

H 11.03 in W 14.18 in D 8.86 in

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell Desk Set with Owl Figures, 1930s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved wooden double inkwell with a majestic owl figure sitting

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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s
Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Beautiful Art Deco style hand-carved wooden inkwell or pen stand with a majestic owl figure with

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Inkwells

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Metal

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880
Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880

Located in Bath, GB

A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a

Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann
Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann

Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann

$3,567Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 15 in D 3 in

Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann

By Bergmann Foundry

Located in Bath, GB

finished in gold. The cast Owl is a figural inkwell with a hinged lid revealing a glass ink chamber

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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Large Detailed Early 20th Century Bronze Two Owl Inkwell
Large Detailed Early 20th Century Bronze Two Owl Inkwell

Large Detailed Early 20th Century Bronze Two Owl Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful bronze inkwell of two owls on a branch and leaf. This inkwell is beautifully detailed and

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Owl Head Inkwell
Gilt Bronze Owl Head Inkwell

Gilt Bronze Owl Head Inkwell

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H 5.12 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

Gilt Bronze Owl Head Inkwell

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A gilt bronze inkwell in the shape of a detailed owl head, with original glass eyes, set over an

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Double Inkwell with Owls, circa 1920
Antique Double Inkwell with Owls, circa 1920

Antique Double Inkwell with Owls, circa 1920

By Jennings Bros.

Located in Petaluma, CA

This very cute little inkwell is American and circa 1920. We believe it was made by Jennings Bros

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Vintage 1920s North American American Craftsman Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Owl, circa 1890
Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Owl, circa 1890

Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Owl, circa 1890

Located in Bath, GB

A most unusual and handsome inkstand or inkwell made from a combination of English Oak, glass and

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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios American Indian Bronze Inkwell Owl Details
Tiffany Studios American Indian Bronze Inkwell Owl Details

Tiffany Studios American Indian Bronze Inkwell Owl Details

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Toledo, OH

Tiffany Studios American Indian bronze inkwell with owl details. Very nice to excellent condition

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20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Novelty Victorian Silver Sampson Mordan Inkwell, 1895, Owl
Novelty Victorian Silver Sampson Mordan Inkwell, 1895, Owl

Novelty Victorian Silver Sampson Mordan Inkwell, 1895, Owl

Located in Bath, GB

A charming late Victorian cut crystal inkwell with a sterling silver collar and hinged lid. The lid

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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique Novelty Inkwell, Gilded Bronze Owl with Glass Eyes
Antique Novelty Inkwell, Gilded Bronze Owl with Glass Eyes

Antique Novelty Inkwell, Gilded Bronze Owl with Glass Eyes

Located in Bath, GB

A sensational heavy cast bronze inkwell beautifully cast in the form of an owl, retaining his

Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Novelty Cut Crystal and Brass Inkwell, circa 1890, Owl
Antique English Novelty Cut Crystal and Brass Inkwell, circa 1890, Owl

Antique English Novelty Cut Crystal and Brass Inkwell, circa 1890, Owl

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome large inkwell standing on it's original solid English oak base retaining the four

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1880

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Copper

A 19th c. Blackforest Carved Wooden Owl Inkstand

A 19th c. Blackforest Carved Wooden Owl Inkstand

Located in Greenwich, CT

A 19th Century Black Forest carving of an owl standing on a inkstand base. Good color and finely

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Antique 19th Century German Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Antique Malachite & Crystal Owl Rectangular Ink Desk Set, circa 1920
Antique Malachite & Crystal Owl Rectangular Ink Desk Set, circa 1920

Antique Malachite & Crystal Owl Rectangular Ink Desk Set, circa 1920

Located in London, GB

letter opener on a silver plated stand and is decorated with a beautifully carved rock crystal owl

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Vintage 1920s Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Malachite, Silver Plate

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Owl Inkwell German Antique, 1900s
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Owl Inkwell German Antique, 1900s

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Owl Inkwell German Antique, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1900s black forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of an owl. Nice addition to

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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Wood

Victorian Novelty Silver Mounted Owl Inkwell By Sampson Mordan & Co London 1896
Victorian Novelty Silver Mounted Owl Inkwell By Sampson Mordan & Co London 1896

Victorian Novelty Silver Mounted Owl Inkwell By Sampson Mordan & Co London 1896

Located in Norwich, GB

Victorian novelty silver mounted owl head and cut glass inkwell by Sampson Mordan & Co. London

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Hand-Carved Nutwood Owl Inkwell with Piercing Glass Eyes, circa 1900.
Antique Hand-Carved Nutwood Owl Inkwell with Piercing Glass Eyes, circa 1900.

Antique Hand-Carved Nutwood Owl Inkwell with Piercing Glass Eyes, circa 1900.

Located in Lisse, NL

craftsmanship and symbolism, this exquisitely hand-carved owl inkwell captures both the natural majesty of the

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Nutwood

Large Bronze Inkwell, golden patina, Duke owl, Paul Jouve - France
Large Bronze Inkwell, golden patina, Duke owl, Paul Jouve - France

Large Bronze Inkwell, golden patina, Duke owl, Paul Jouve - France

By Paul Jouve

Located in Girona, Girona

Very large bronze inkwell, golden patina, Big Duke owl, base decorated with conifers. Signed

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Arts & Crafts Sculptural Owl Forged Iron Inkwell by Goberg Hugo Berger Antique
Arts & Crafts Sculptural Owl Forged Iron Inkwell by Goberg Hugo Berger Antique

Arts & Crafts Sculptural Owl Forged Iron Inkwell by Goberg Hugo Berger Antique

By Goberg, Hugo Berger

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Fantastic hand-forged Arts & Crafts figural Inkwell in shape of an owl, believed to be made by

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Hand-Carved Book-Shaped Wooden Inkwell with Owl Figure, 1930s
Art Deco Hand-Carved Book-Shaped Wooden Inkwell with Owl Figure, 1930s

Art Deco Hand-Carved Book-Shaped Wooden Inkwell with Owl Figure, 1930s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Beautiful Art Deco hand-carved wooden double inkwell in a shape of a book with a majestic owl

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Inkwell, 2 Owls, Mother and Baby, circa 1910
Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Inkwell, 2 Owls, Mother and Baby, circa 1910

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Inkwell, 2 Owls, Mother and Baby, circa 1910

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Petaluma, CA

and the baby owl. The head of the mother lifts up to reveal and inkwell which still retains the

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Inkstand with Owl on Books Sculpture & Inkwells
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Inkstand with Owl on Books Sculpture & Inkwells

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Inkstand with Owl on Books Sculpture & Inkwells

Located in Lisse, NL

meaning) could be gracing your home or office soon. With the owl being the international symbol for wisdom

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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Owl Inkwell
Owl Inkwell

Owl Inkwell

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H 11.5 in W 12 in D 6.5 in

Owl Inkwell

Located in Middleburg, VA

FABULOUS HEAVY BRITANNIA METAL ENGLISH OWL INKWELL - THE INKWELL HAVING A LOOSE TOP WITH A

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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Owl by Bergmann Fashioned as Inkwell
Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Owl by Bergmann Fashioned as Inkwell

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Owl by Bergmann Fashioned as Inkwell

Located in Brussels, BE

Cold painted Vienna bronze Owl by Franz Bergmann, fashioned as an inkwell. Signed "Bergmann" and

Category

20th Century Austrian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian Silver and Glass Owl Inkwell
Edwardian Silver and Glass Owl Inkwell

Edwardian Silver and Glass Owl Inkwell

Located in London, GB

A rare and unusual sterling silver and moulded glass inkwell, the lid fashioned as an owl's head

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Inkwell Set with Three Owls and One Mouse
Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Inkwell Set with Three Owls and One Mouse

Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Inkwell Set with Three Owls and One Mouse

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau inkwell set with three owls and one mouse. Measures: 30 cm x 20 cm

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Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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By New Haven Clock Company

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Located in Palm Beach, FL

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Antique English Novelty Equestrian Inkwell, Horse, circa 1880
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Antique English Novelty Equestrian Inkwell, Horse, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

This is only the second time in many years of being in the antiques business that I have come across this wonderful figural equestrian inkwell. Beautifully cast in solid English b...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells

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Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
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Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

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Owl Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the owl inkwell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An owl inkwell — often made from metal, bronze and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer owl inkwell, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An owl inkwell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. A well-made owl inkwell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox, Pierre-Paul Jouve and Royal Copenhagen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Owl Inkwell?

The average selling price for an owl inkwell at 1stDibs is $1,727, while they’re typically $445 on the low end and $5,878 for the highest priced.

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.