Vienna Bronze Walrus Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderfully charming and boasting a high level of detail, this bronze walrus also serves as an inkwell. The incredible artistry of Viennese bronze work is on display in this delightf...
Bronze
Antique Vienna Bronze Parrot Bird Sculpture Inkwell
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Vienna Bronze Parrot Bird Sculpture Inkwell
Bronze
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Vienna Bronze Cold Painted Pineapple Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vienna bronze cold painted pineapple inkwell with porcelain insert.
Bronze
Vienna Bronze 19th Century Bird Inkwell
Located in Marseille, FR
19th Century Viennese bronze inkwell representing a bird resting on a branch, 13 cm high, 20 cm wide and 7 cm deep. Additional information: Material: Bronze.
Bronze
$1,514Sale Price|20% Off
Vienna Bronze Writing Set Inkwell 1900 Dog F. Klar
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze writing set, Vienna about 1900-1920. Dimensions: approx. 45.5x17x16cm. & approx. 17x14.5x8cm. Length (dog): approx. 23.5cm. Good used condition, age-related signs of wear (se...
Bronze
Vienna Bergman Bronze Indian Man on Elephant Inkstand Inkwell Inkpot, circa 1880
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Stunning bronze item which has function of an inkpot, inkstand, inkwell, Indian man is situated on elephant which is climbing up some stairs, the elephant's trunk is attached to an i...
Bronze
Antique Austrian Vienna Bronze Dog Inkwell, circa 1900
Located in Torreon, Coahuila
Antique Vienna bronze dog inkwell circa 1900 Has the insert.
Bronze
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H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 4.93 in
Antique Vienna Bronze Inkwell Tray with Bird and Egg Shell on Natural Shell 1900
By Vienna Bronze
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely cold painted Vienna bronze inkwell tray of natural sea shell with young bird in egg shell.
Bronze
Antique Vienna bronze inkwell with bird perched on a tree trunk.
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vienna bronze inkwell with a bird perched on a tree stump.
Magnificent Antique Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Inkwell, Fox, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A scarce and highly sought-after Austrian cast bronze inkwell in the form of a fox with tail wrapped around as the base with the tip of the tail to the front. Beautifully executed...
Bronze
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H 4.25 in W 3.5 in D 5.25 in
Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Inkwell of a Terrier Outside His Dog House
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
Beautiful paint and detailed casting are what makes Vienna bronzes so attractive, and then of course there is the subject matter.
Bronze
Antique Vienna Bronze Dachshund Inkwell
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Dachshund bronze inkwell. A fabulous early 20th century cold painted Austrian bronze inkwell depicting a sitting Dachshund dog. This charming sausage dog is hinged at the rear of th...
Bronze
Bird Inkwell by Bergman Vienna Bronze
Located in Pomona, CA
Bronze bird inkwell on leafed tray, circa 1910.
Bronze
A cold painted Vienna bronze Cockatoo inkwell, H. 7 inch.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fedex priority shipping to the USA for this item: $95 An antique cold painted Vienna bronze Cockatoo inkwell. Marked "Geschutzt".
Late 19th Century Vienna Bronze Great Dane Pen Wiper
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th century Vienna Bronze great dane pen wiper. Pen wipers were used throughout the 1800s to keep the nib of a dip or fountain pen in perfect working order. This one is in the ...
Bronze
Vienna Bronze Armadillo Inkwell
Located in Petaluma, CA
We have sold many bronzes over the years and I can't remember ever offering a figure of an armadillo. We believe this is Austrian, circa 1920. The armadillo's back lifts up, and reve...
Bronze
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H 4.73 in W 4.53 in D 3.94 in
Antique cold painted Vienna bronze desk set with birds, inkwell & 2 vases 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Vienna bronze desk set, inkwell and two vases with birds.
Bronze
Pug Vienna Bronze Inkwell, Austria, 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Lost wax processed inkwell depicting a pug dog, standing over a green marble base. Head reclines revealing the ink reservoir. Original patina, Vienna, 1890 ca.
Marble, Bronze
Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Inkwell, 2 Owls, Mother and Baby, circa 1910
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
We do specialize in Vienna bronzes, and we seek quality casting and clean original colorful paint.
Bronze
Vienna Bronze Chrome Plated Inkwell in Shape of Dachshund
Located in Vienna, AT
It was professionally crafted around 1900 and made from Vienna Bronze and chrome plated. The material still has its original shine and is undamaged.
Bronze, Chrome
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H 9.6 in W 7.6 in D 3.5 in
Vienna Bronze Vintage Franz Bergman Arab Warrior Riding on Camel Inkwell, 1890
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Vienna, AT
His father Franz Bergmann was a professional chaser from Gablonz / Bohemia who came to Vienna and founded a small bronze factory in 1860.
Bronze
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H 7.1 in Dm 9.25 in
Large Antique Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Horse Sculpture Inkstand Attr. Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, rare and top quality workmanship desk piece. This antique is not only rare, stunning, original and top quality made, it also is very decorative and highly collectible. Bo...
Brass, Bronze
Bronze and Ebonized Wood Double Inkstand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An equestrian themed bronze and wood double inkstand. The footed base supporting the oval black base fitted with two horse head Vienna bronze style inkwells.
Bronze
Vienna Bronze Sphinx Inkwell
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
Come on now....how can you not smile when you look at this? The detail is over the top, the cold painting and the miniature Egyptian figures on the base make this one marvelous exam...
Bronze
Orientalist inkwell
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in New York, NY
Cold painted Vienna bronze Orientalist inkwell A cold painted Vienna Bronze Orientalist Inkwell on an onyx base depicting an Arab figure and saddled camels carrying howdah.
Bronze
Vienna Bronze Fox Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Great example of a Vienna Bronze inkwell of a fox, mounted on a heavy granite base.
Bronze
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.
Bronze
Precious Vienna Enamel Inkwell Very Rare 19th Century
Located in Redding, CA
Vienna enamel with gilt bronze figural mounts, exceptional quality and a very rare example.
Bronze, Enamel
$1,992
H 4 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
English Regency Inkwell in Patinated Bronze and Ormolu with Dolphin Mount
Located in London, GB
English Regency patinated bronze and ormolu double inkwell. Set upon a rectangular base with mercury gilt ormolu moulding of "stiff leaf and dart" design. The inkwell holder itself, ...
Bronze, Ormolu
Large Decorative Gilt Pineapple Finial on Plinth Base
Located in London, GB
A late 20th-century Georgian Revival decorative pineapple. A large decorative pineapple finial with gilt surface, raised on a square plinth base. Long associated with hospitality an...
Composition
Mid-Century Brass Seal Sculpture, Europe, 1960s–1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
This Mid-Century brass seal sculpture, dating from the 1960s–1970s, is a charming decorative object characterized by its elegant, stylized silhouette and warm golden surface. The sea...
Brass
$2,090
H 3.94 in Dm 3.55 in
Late 19th Century Bronze Desk Accessories Inkwell with lid Bronze Brass Glass
Located in Sacile, PN
Bronze inkwell dated circa 1880, angels subject supported by feline paws. Ink bowl in glass with bronze profile and "alla ruota" engraved base.
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Hollywood Regency-Style Pineapple-Form Lidded Brass Jar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural brass pineapple-form trinket jar with natural, warm patina (circa 1970s). Sourced in Rome, Italy. Dense, quality production, differing from flimsy, later examples of the ...
Brass
$115Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.75 in
Vintage Brass Pineapple Bookends, Cast and Polished, India, 1970s Pair
Located in Cordova, SC
A pair of brass pineapple bookends in great condition. They both have felt bottoms so as to not scratch the surface they are on. Recently polished.
Brass
Antique Cast Continental Silver Bird Sculpture on a Wooden Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cast silver bird sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Europe, likely Austria or Italy and date to approximately 1920 and done in a realistic style...
Silver
Mid Century Brass Pineapple Ice Bucket Hollywood Regency
Located in Palermo, PA
This sculptural brass ice bucket dates from the 1970s and features a distinctive pineapple form, a popular motif in mid-century design. Crafted entirely in brass, the piece has devel...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Bronze Pineapple Door Knocker
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate the entrance to your home with this remarkable mid-20th century American cast brass door knocker, meticulously crafted in the shape of a pineapple. Beyond its stunning aesthe...
Bronze
French Victorian Bronze Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze square inkwell with 2 cornucopia pen holders.
Bronze
Seal Sculpture in Bronze
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Seal sculpture in bronze, circa 20th century Origin France illegible signature signed in the bronze back perfect condition with natural wear.
Bronze
$3,250
H 6.5 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in
French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell by Albert Cheuret, Late 19th Century
By Albert Cheuret
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau oval shaped bronze inkwell with pine cones and needles design (signed: ALBERT CHEURET)
Bronze
Gold Tone Solid Brass Pineapple Shape Jar with Lid
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine craftsmanship solid brass pineapple shape jar vessel. Parzinger decor accent piece.
Brass
Bronze Inkwell by H.Luppens & Cie, Bruxelles, Belgium, 1900
By H. Luppens & Cie
Located in Delft, NL
Bronze inkwell by H.Luppens & Cie, Bruxelles, Belgium, 1900 Famous bronze company of Brussels of the 19th century. The H.Luppens & Cie Foundry had its workshops in Saint-Gilles, 15 ...
Bronze
Vintage Brass Pineapple Urn with Lid
By Maison Jansen
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage heavy solid brass lidded pineapple urn features streamlined body, mounted on square base with paw feet, and a three-tier pineapple motif lid handle. The Mid Century Modern d...
Brass
Rococo Style Heavy Bronze Inkwell
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Embossing & chasing techniques are highlighted in the Rococo motifs of this gilt bronze inkwell. The inkwells are shaped as garlic domes. The exaggerated rocaille shaped tray with la...
Bronze
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.