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Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
retractable pen and ink well draw all below an oak slide. The lifting top reveals draws within. Stamped T
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Antique 1820s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Georgian Metamorphic Campaign Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
topped writing slope and pewter lined pen and ink wells, mirror and lidded compartments and scalloped
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Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Black Glass Ink Well with Brass Accents, Crystal Wells and Dipping Pen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Black Glass ink well with two lidded Crystal ink wells. The piece is wonderful and in
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20th Century European Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese & Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
notably the example from Persia and Japan, and have an ink well incorporated into their composition. The
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Anglo-Indian Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

Art-Deco Swedish Hammered Silver Ink Well with Silver Pen
Located in Delft, NL
An Art Deco Swedish hammered silver ink well with silver pen. It is a complete set made and
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20th Century Swedish Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Hand Carved Wood Terrier Dog Pen Tray Ink Well Ink Stand Early 20th Century
Located in Gardena, CA
Hand carved wood terrier dog pen tray ink well ink stand Early 20th century Hand carved figural
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Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century French Wooden Hand Carved Swing Top Box for Ink Well and Pens
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 19th Century hand carved wooden pen box with a swing top and space for an ink well and pens
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Antique Early 19th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Double Ink Well Red and Black with a Pen Wipe London, England
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th century crystal double ink well with a sterling silver lid from London England circa
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Early 20th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

21st pen and ink artwork - Onions
Located in Malton, GB
this one is pen and ink study of Onions. This I think will work well in a great number of interiors
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21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

21st pen and ink artwork - Onions
21st pen and ink artwork - Onions
H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 0.01 in
Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
two ink pots and a pen holder. There is a plain frieze with a useful large drawer, with original brass
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Antique Late 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Desk Set with Ink Wells & Calendar
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco desk set with ink wells & calendar. Modernist design with glass base and streamlined metal
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Albert Goodwin, Untitled Landscape Sketch, Pen and Ink Wash, Signed
Located in Toronto, CA
A exquisite landscape sketch by Albert Goodwin, 1845-1932, with detailed pen work over ink wash
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Early 20th Century English Romantic Drawings

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.
Located in Atlanta, GA
flanked on either side of a Napolean bust. The marble base with pen tray rest on shaped circular feet
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Desk Set Ink Wells & Penguin Statue French
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Oakland, CA
attention to detail, this set features two ink wells adorned with intricate metal design details accented by
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Charles X Large Marble and Gilded Bronze Ink Well and Candle Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
shaped inkwell is set up on animal paw feet. Cast with 4 holes to rest the quills or pens two wells for
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Inkwell Tatum’s Standard Crystal Well 3 Pen Quill Rests Hinged Lid
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Ink Well Tatum’s Standard, crystal well, 3 pen quill rests, hinged lid. This piece is
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20th Century American Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique coppered Japonais Revival inkstand with two ink pots and a stamp holder. The border of the
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Antique 1890s English Japonisme Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Copper

Original Vintage Ink and Pen Poster, Inchiostri G. Diletti, Italy, Quill, 1900
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
writing a letter with a pen-holder and ink. At the bottom of the poster, we find the eagle, symbol of the
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Antique 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Posters

Materials

Paper

Fine Antique Onyx and Bronze Desk Ink Stand Pen Rest Faux Book and Blotter Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
inkwell features the sculpture as well as a pen rest or vide poche. In addition to the inkwell, the set
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Early 20th Century European Desk Sets

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Late 20th Century Eugene Shortridge Cowboy Pen & Ink Western Drawing
Located in Seguin, TX
Pen and ink on artist board of a pair of cowboys on horseback by Eugene Shortridge (1926-2014) well
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Drawings

Materials

Paper

Antique Continental Hand Carved Novelty Ink Stand & Pen Tray Camel Formed
Located in Gardena, CA
ink wells to the forefront and a carved inset area serving as a pen holder. Marked North Belgium on
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Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Pair of Spanish Erotic Pen and Ink with Wash Drawings
Located in Hudson, NY
pen and ink then certain areas filled with washed ink by brush. The technique is masterful and very
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mid-20th Century, Eugene Shortridge Wild Horses Pen & Ink Western Drawing
Located in Seguin, TX
Pen and ink on artist board of wild horses by Eugene Shortridge (1926-2014) well know western
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Mid-20th Century North American Rustic Paintings

Materials

Paper

Mid 20th Century Eugene Shortridge Cowboy & Wagon Pen & Ink Western Drawing
Located in Seguin, TX
Pen and ink on artist board of a cowboy on horseback and wagon by Eugene Shortridge (1926-2014
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Rustic Paintings

Materials

Paper

Vintage Original 'Life Drawing' Nude Pen and Ink Wash by Wendy de Rusett, 1970s
Located in Bristol, GB
confident style matching scratchy, sketchy pen work with bold washes which work well together. Signed and
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Vintage 1970s Drawings

Materials

Paper

Victor Manuel Cuban Artist, Original Pen & Ink Drawing, circa 1930s-1940s
By Victor Manuel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Original pen & ink drawing by well-known Cuban artist Victor Manuel (1897-1969). The subject is a
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Mid-20th Century Cuban Drawings

Materials

Paper

Sandu Darie Laver Cuban Pen Ink Graphite Drawing, COA, circa 1955
By Sandu Darie
Located in Miami, FL
Sandu Darie Laver Cuban pen ink graphite drawing, COA, Circa 1955. Offered for sale is a 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Cuban Drawings

Materials

Glass, Paper, Wood

Ottoman Brass Inkwell and Pen Case Qalamdan
Located in Stamford, CT
or reed pens. Clearly a well used artifact, with black ink still coloring the brass. It can be
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and 18-Karat Gold Pen by Jean Schlumberger Vintage
By Tiffany & Co., Jean Schlumberger
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage stunning, signed and rare Tiffany & Co. sterling silver and 18-karat gold pen was
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Glass and Brass Desk Inkwell with Pen Rest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
with a brass mounted ink well and feet, these may have originally been chrome plated but this has now
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Naturalistic Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Novelty 'Fruit Design' Ink Stand
By Daniel & Charles Houle
Located in London, London
, an apple and a pear shaped ink well, and a central pen holder resembling acanthus leaves. The
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Antique 1870s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Robert Freiman Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 1957
By Robert Freiman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic midcentury watercolor and ink on paper by Robert Freiman, signed and dated 1957. Robert
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Robert Freiman Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 1956
By Robert Freiman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming 1956 Robert Freiman watercolor and ink on paper. Robert J Freiman (b. 1917 - d. 1991
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
Located in Haarlem, NL
heads with glass eyes and ink well with log pen rest. Intricate carved detail to hair, teeth, eyes and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Bone, Walnut, Glass

Framed Pen & Pencil Drawing by M.T. Brown
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An ink and pencil landscape drawing from England signed by M.T. Brown. Recently matted and framed
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20th Century English Other Drawings

Materials

Paint

Framed Pen & Pencil Drawing by M.T. Brown
Framed Pen & Pencil Drawing by M.T. Brown
H 17.75 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
shaped bowl in the centre the first owners would have kept their stamps or their brass dip pens. Anyone
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Parker Norman Rockwell Limited Edition Fountain Pen w/ Rare Documents & Prints
By Norman Rockwell, Parker
Located in New York, NY
pen, a certificate of authenticity and four original, numbered prints, as well as additional
Category

20th Century American Desk Sets

Materials

Gold

Antique Pen Tray, English, Brass, Silver Plate, Inkwell Stand, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
'') Ink Well Diameter: 5cm (2'') Ink Well Height: 5cm (2'')
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Rene Portocarrero 1952 Cuban Art Jarron Con Flores Ink And Gouache On Paper
Located in Miami, FL
: Jarron Con Flores, or Naturaleza Muerta. Technique: Black and gray ink, pen and point of the brush on
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Vintage 1950s Cuban Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Light with Inkwell or Pen Desk Tidy 1920
Located in London, GB
chrome Bankers desk light with ink well or pen holder is a fine example of the period. The inkwell or pen
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Walter and John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
this exceptional example of antique silverware incorporates two elongated oval recesses, composing pen
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Patrick Carrara Black Ink on Mylar Drawings, Appearance Series, 2017
By Patrick Carrara
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Patrick Carrara's Black Ink on Mylar Drawings were created in 2017
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Mylar

1930 Art Deco Macassar Wood & Bone Detail Handmade 5 Piece Desk Ink Set France
Located in Miami, FL
out of 2 square Ink well container, Letter Opener, 1 Fountain Pen with 14K Gold nib and the display
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Patrick Carrara Black Ink on Mylar Drawings, Appearance Series, 2014 - 2017
By Patrick Carrara
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Patrick Carrara's black ink on Mylar drawings were created in 2014
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Mylar

Patrick Carrara Black Ink on Mylar Drawing Triptych, Appearance Series, 2017
By Patrick Carrara
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Patrick Carrara's Black Ink on Mylar Drawing Triptych was created in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Mylar

Patrick Carrara Black Ink on Mylar Drawings, Appearance Series, 2013 - 2015
By Patrick Carrara
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Patrick Carrara's black ink on Mylar drawings were created in 2013
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Mylar

Patrick Carrara Black Ink on Mylar Drawings, Appearance Series, 2016 - 2017
By Patrick Carrara
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Patrick Carrara's Black Ink on Mylar Drawings were created in 2016
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Mylar

Patrick Carrara Black Ink on Mylar Drawings, Appearance Series, 2016 - 2017
By Patrick Carrara
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Patrick Carrara's black ink on mylar drawings were created in 2016
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Mylar

William P. Katz, "Embarrassed Over Walking the Dog" Acrylic & Ink on Linen 1961
By William P. Katz
Located in Norwalk, CT
William P. Katz, American (1926-2003) "Embarrassed Over Walking the Dog" Mixed media acrylic, pen
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Linen, Paint

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako
Located in Atlanta, GA
mischievous in manners. Kanzan is identified by the pen and scroll he holds while Jittoku by a broom as he
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Stone, Metal

An Important 18th Century George Iii Satinwood and Sabicu Writing Cabinet
Located in Benington, Herts
reading slide, pen and crystal ink wells. The whole raised on slender tapering legs, headed with inlaid
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Antique 1780s English George III Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Margaret Bourke-White Statue of Liberty Inscribed Note and Limited Edition Photo
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Webster. Bourke-White’s note is penned on one of her very own business cards. Originally taken in 1952
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Important Sterling and Gilt Inkwell by John & Joseph Angell, London, 1853
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
decoration on the lid and body as well as each cartouche. There five gilt pen holders and gilt and scalloped
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century Laptop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
neatly into a relatively compact box, as well as storage for ink wells, sand wells, pens, and quills
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Laptop
19th Century Laptop
H 6 in W 16 in D 9.75 in
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk
By George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood (1875-1955) for J.S. Henry An oak writing desk with sloping pen compartment
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Desk Set of American Interest
Located in London, GB
holder, a letter holder, an ink well, and a blotter. The pieces are decorated with imagery of Native
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Native American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

Antique Travelling Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Victorian, C.1899
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
drawer Set within a pair of square recesses, a charming glass and brass ink well Quartet of period
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Furniture

Materials

Brass

A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
The locking desk with two hinged tops, one opening to reveal pen and ink storage and the other
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Brass

Geneva Bible, Christopher Barker, London, Dated 1599
Located in Southbury, CT
. Very old ink scribble on the front and back of The New Testament title page, a light pen mark on the
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Antique Early 17th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Geneva Bible, Christopher Barker, London, Dated 1599
Geneva Bible, Christopher Barker, London, Dated 1599
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H 9 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
drawer on the front left side that rotates outward to give access to pens and ink. The desk sits on
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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Pen And Ink Well For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pen and ink well for your home. Each pen and ink well for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paper. There are 414 variations of the antique or vintage pen and ink well you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pen and ink well, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A pen and ink well made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one pen and ink well that is appealing in its simplicity, but Patrick Carrara, English School and David Hockney produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Pen And Ink Well?

Prices for a pen and ink well start at $276 and top out at $228,500 with the average selling for $2,048.