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Rare Inkwell in Carved Crystal and Worked Silver by Lucien Gaillard
By Lucien Gaillard
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful inkstand in carved crystal, with frame and cover in embossed silver.
Signed by Lucien Gaillard (1861-1942), 107 rue La Boétie, Paris.
Lucien Gaillard arises from silve...
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Antique Early 1900s French Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Rare Inkwell, Bronze Art Nouveau USA President Wilson 1st W War, Signed Cuzin
Located in Paris, FR
Rare, one of a kind.
This unique Art Nouveau bronze inkwell, signed by Cuzin, circa 1918
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
H 3.15 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
English 19th Century Brass Lobster Double Inkwell Registry Dated 1889
Located in Wells, ME
reveals two blown glass inkwells. This rare inkwell is registry dated 1889 and is superbly crafted and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique Victorian English Inkwell
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very elegant and rare silver and tortoise Victorian inkwell: a wonderful piece for Your desk
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Victorian English Silver and Tortoise Inkwell : Single Rare Piece
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very elegant and rare silver and tortoise Victorian inkwell: a wonderful piece for Your desk
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856
Located in Bath, GB
A rare Victorian silver plated novelty inkwell fashioned in the form of a barrel on stand, in turn
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Inkwell on Tray, Early 1900s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau inkwell on tray,
early 1900s.
Measures 25.5 cm. x 16 cm. x 5.5
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Inkwells
Rare Art Nouveau French Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Art Nouveau French Ormolu and crystal inkwell Encrier by Baccarat, circa 1900, the ormolu
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Rare Antique Mid-19th C Veuve Perrin French France Pottery Inkwell
By Veuve Perrin Factory
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Antique Mid-19th C Veuve Perrin French France Pottery Inkwell
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Provincial Inkwells
Materials
Faience
c1840 French Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. Beautiful and Rare by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1840 French Antique Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. 3 piece and a very rare item. Great accessory
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Antique 1840s Louis Philippe Inkwells
Materials
Crystal
Cricket Ball Inkwell
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Rare Novelty Cricket Inkwell.
A wonderful leather covered traveling inkwell in the shape of a
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Vintage 1920s British Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Georgian Brass Inkwell
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rare early English Queen Anne brass standish or desk set inkwell.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Rare black Forest rooster inkwell 19th century Swiss glass eyes hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
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H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
Rare French Ormolu and Diamond-Cut Crystal Figural Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Ormolu and diamond-cut crystal figural inkwell Encrier by Baccarat, circa 1875
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
H 8.5 in W 16 in D 8 in
An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell, circa 1875.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 7 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
Early and Rare Royal Copenhagen Writing Set with Two Inkwells, circa 1850s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early and rare Royal Copenhagen writing set with two inkwells.
hand-painted with flowers
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Antique 1850s Danish Biedermeier Inkwells
H 1.58 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in
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
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Rare Andre Villien Paris Art Nouveau quality Bronze & Marble Desk Inkwell Stand
By André Villien
Located in Lisse, NL
the beautiful marble and the patinated, cast bronze inkwell holders with leafs is a joy to watch and
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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H 4.75 in W 12.5 in D 8 in
Vintage Cricket Ball Inkwell
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Rare Novelty Cricket Inkwell.
A wonderful leather covered traveling inkwell in the shape of a
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Early 20th Century British Inkwells
Materials
Brass
"The Kiss, " Romantic, Rare Bronze Inkwell/Pen Tray with Nudes and Aquatic Motif
By Otto Strandman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and striking, this large, bronze desk accessory, a combination inkwell and large pen tray
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
H 6.25 in W 15 in D 10 in
Rare Antique Bronze Inkwell By Joseph D´Aste (1881-1945), Young Boy and Goose
By Joseph d' Aste
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell by the artist and sculptor Joseph D´Aste.
Nicely chiseled bronze work on a red
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 8.27 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and large 19th century Chinoiserie inkwell with raised decoration and fine gilt bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
H 6 in W 18 in D 14 in
Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Malachite is one of Russia’s most prestigious stones, and its use in the creation of this rare and
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Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss carved black Forest shaggy dog inkwell with pen holder. In the 1800’s the wood carving
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Wood
Inkwell in bronze louis XV style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
,the bronze are finely executed,original condition
Extremly rare this inkwell have its original glass
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Brass Crystal Malachite Inkwell
Located in Westport, CT
Rare and unusual Art Nouveau brass crystal malachite decorated inkwell with circular base.
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20th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Malachite, Brass
Bronze Inkwell Modelled as Ram's Head
Located in Montreal, QC
mulls. This inkwell is rather rare. The first we have seen for many years.
This fine bronze inkwell is
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning and rare French mid-19th century encier in Louis Revival taste with Moorish Arabesque
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Antique Mid-19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Samuel Jacob Edwardian Sterling Silver Frog Inkwell
By Samuel Jacob
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, buttoned jacket and bowtie.
This unusual and rare silver inkwell is fitted with an impressive hinged
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique bronze Inkwell tittle ALL DAVIL, signed
Located in Milano, IT
collector of rare artifacts or a connoisseur of fine craftsmanship, this Antique Bronze Inkwell promises to
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Vintage 1920s Italian Gothic Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell by Howard & Co.
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare antique hand-hammered repousse sterling silver inkwell by Howard & Co. New York, circa 1903
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Early 20th Century American Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell by Jacobi & Jenkins
By Jacobi & Jenkins
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare antique hand-hammered repousse lid sterling silver inkwell by Jacobi & Jenkins of Baltimore
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Early 20th Century American Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Ottoman Brass Inkwell and Pen Case Qalamdan
Located in Stamford, CT
dome topped inkwell is rare, it is attached by chain to the pen case, consisting of two tubes for quill
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Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss bear with log pen rest and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Walking bear pen holder and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Wood
Antique Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell Pen Store
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
rare pen store located in the barrel to the front. The Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell dates to the late
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Wood
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Inkwell (1907)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
mark 'R & S Garrard & Co, Haymarket, London'.
This unusual antique inkwell is a rare and desirable
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Antique Early 1900s English Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Early 20th century desk set, rare and great quality Mamluk Cairoware style, silver and copper
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Antique 19th Century Moorish Inkwells
Materials
Brass
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
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Edwardian Sterling Silver 'Anvil' Inkwell by George Unite & Sons
By George Unite & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare and unusual antique Edwardian English sterling silver
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Danish 18th Century Blue Faience Inkwell by Store Kongensgade
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rare Danish blue and white faience ink stand by Johan Ernst Pfau for Store Kongensgade Faience
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Antique Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Inkwells
Materials
Faience
19th Century French Imperial Manufacture of Sevres Porcelain Inkwell
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 19th century French porcelain inkwell from the imperial manufacture of Sevres. Green and
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare and exceptional 19th century Russian gilt bronze and malachite inkwell. Gilt Sphinx with two
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Antique Late 19th Century Baltic Baltic Inkwells
Materials
Malachite
Signed Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell with a Dore Bronze Maiden
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Marvelous Signed Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell with a Dore Bronze Maiden and
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells
By William Brownfield
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish English majolica pottery partners desk stand with inkwells with ram heads by
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Pottery
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H 4.53 in W 10.24 in D 8.47 in
Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century double Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
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H 7.09 in W 13 in D 7.49 in
19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This exquisite inkwell exhibits the mastery of Baccarat's workmanship. The molded crystal body is
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Antique Early 1900s French Inkwells
Materials
Crystal
Flight Barr & Barr Porcelain Inkwell, Homage to Robert Burns, circa 1810
By William Billingsly, Samuel Walker, Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester
Located in Atlanta, GA
will understand how exceedingly rare and impressive this inkwell truly is. Not only was it created
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Antique 1810s British Egyptian Revival Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Original and rare French
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Louis XV Style Inkwell, Designed by Léon Messagé and Cast By Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Inkwell. Designed by Léon Messagé and Cast By The Ferdinand
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells
Materials
Ormolu
Edgar Gilstrap Simpson ARTS & CRAFTS INKWELL, RUSKIN POTTERY LINER C.1900
By Ruskin Pottery
Located in Stourbridge, GB
A fantastic quality beaten copper with turquoise finial arts and crafts inkwell signed by Edgar
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Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Materials
Copper
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H 3.35 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in
Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
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H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
20th Century Italian Bronze Inkwell with Bull Heads and Putti Embracing Lion
Located in Milan, IT
From Italy an early 20th century bronze inkwell resting on a double circular marble base, in black
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Early 20th Century Italian Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Victorian Desktop Inkwell Set With Stag Heads by W W Harrison & Co Sheffield
By William Wheatcroft Harrison & Co. 1
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Rare Luxurious Silver Plated Stag's Head Ink Stand Desk Set Comprising of Pop Up Inkwells Art
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
H 3.55 in W 7.17 in D 5.52 in
Unique & Intricate Swiss Black Forest Style Hunting Ink Stand Original Inkwells
Located in Lisse, NL
. Mind you, our price for this rare antique even includes perfect packing and also worldwide delivery
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Brass
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H 7.9 in W 7.7 in D 4.9 in
Al Thani Collection, a Mughal Indian Square White Jade Inkwell Cover, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
Al Thani collection, a Mughal Indian square white jade inkwell cover, circa 1800
Purchased from
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Islamic Inkwells
Materials
Jade
No Reserve
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Rare Minton Ink Stand with Ink Pot and Sander
Located in Lincoln, GB
Minton Double Inkwell
Measures: H 10cm, W 25cm, D 18cm
A beautiful inkwell, in excellent
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Antique 19th Century British Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The form of this rare encrier is based on the model of the known faience master Johann Georg
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Antique Late 18th Century German Rococo Inkwells
Materials
Faience
H 3.94 in W 10.44 in D 10.63 in
Old English Ellis Silver Plate Georgian Style, "Adam" Influenced Inkstand
By Ellis Bros.
Located in Charleston, SC
Very rare English Ellis silver plate "Georgian style "Adam" influenced inkstand with original panel
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Early 20th Century English Adam Style Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
Iznik-Style Ceramic and Brass-Mounted Ink Stand
By Iznik Pottery
Located in London, GB
lidded inkwells flanking a central holder, this remarkable desk-piece is a very fine Iznik style inkstand
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Antique 19th Century French Islamic Inkwells
Materials
Brass
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