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Moorish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, 19th Century, Hand-Crafted in Asia
Moorish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, 19th Century, Hand-Crafted in Asia

Moorish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, 19th Century, Hand-Crafted in Asia

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A 19th century Middle Eastern, Asian brass decorated Islamic Moorish Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is an inkwell in solid brass. It consists of an inkwell and a pen compartment of typical tubular form with an interior cavity to store a reed pen. Attached to the body is an inkwell with engraved designs with a shell style cover. The piece measures 9 1/2" inches long x 2" inches high x 2" inches deep. Great brass decorative Islamic Metal...

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19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Brass

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood and glass eyes. Found at...

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1890s German Black Forest Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Wood

Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau
Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau

Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite antique inkwell is a stunning example of Art Nouveau design, shaped like a grotto shell and inscribed with "Souvenir du Croisir," capturing the romantic essence of a b...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Metal

Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist
Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist

Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Little is known about the origins of this amazing piece, apart from it being from France, circa 1900. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Bronze

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Inkwell German Antique, 1890s
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Inkwell German Antique, 1890s

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Inkwell German Antique, 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a walnut on a leaf. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood and gl...

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1890s German Black Forest Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Metal

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival

Located in VALENZA, IT

Faithful copy of the writing service by the silversmith Pietro Rubini, Milan c.1775 The inkstand is composed of a shaped tray supported by 4 rocailles feet, modeled along the entire profile by finely embossed and chiselled volutes, leaves and shells. Above the tray are two ink holders and two pen holders with spiral workmanship and highly embossed vegetable decorations. A bell in the center of the object rests on a FASTIGIO pierced with flowering vines. By Fiorentini, Argenterie di Milano - Italy for ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA Italian silverware...

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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Beautiful French Angel Face Cast-Iron Inkwell France Antique, 1910s
Beautiful French Angel Face Cast-Iron Inkwell France Antique, 1910s

Beautiful French Angel Face Cast-Iron Inkwell France Antique, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1900s French metal inkwell. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of cast iron and glass. Marked with a number and letters. Found at an estat...

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Early 20th Century French Black Forest Unknown Inkwells

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Wood

Art Nouveau Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist
Art Nouveau Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist

Art Nouveau Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist

Located in Palm Beach, FL

European spider lamp, circa 1925. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parce...

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1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Unknown Inkwells

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Blue Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist
Art Nouveau Blue Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist

Art Nouveau Blue Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist

Located in Palm Beach, FL

European spider table lamp, c. 1925. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard pa...

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1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Unknown Inkwells

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Bronze

Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Double inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze Important double inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilded bronze with nice neo-classical decorations, XIXth century. H: 12cm, W: 34c...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Bronze

Antique Victorian Judd Cast Iron Glass Inkwell and Pen Stand
Antique Victorian Judd Cast Iron Glass Inkwell and Pen Stand

Antique Victorian Judd Cast Iron Glass Inkwell and Pen Stand

Located in Greer, SC

Wonderful antique Victorian cast iron inkwell holder with glass inkwell. The glass ink well has the company name JUDD on the bottom and the bottom of...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Iron

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz House Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz House Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz House Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a cabin. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood and glass eyes. Found a...

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1890s German Black Forest Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Antique Art Nouveau Dachshund Ink Scraper in Cold-Painted Spelter
Antique Art Nouveau Dachshund Ink Scraper in Cold-Painted Spelter

Antique Art Nouveau Dachshund Ink Scraper in Cold-Painted Spelter

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Charming antique Art Nouveau ink scraper featuring a detailed dachshund figurine crafted in cold-painted spelter. This unique piece combines both functionality and decorative appeal,...

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1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Unknown Inkwells

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Spelter

Art Nouveau Viper Lamp by Unknown French Artist
Art Nouveau Viper Lamp by Unknown French Artist

Art Nouveau Viper Lamp by Unknown French Artist

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Little is known about the origins of this amazing lamp, apart from it being from France, circa 1900. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, f...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Bronze, Brass

Antique rare porcelain inkwell, Hand painted, Gilded, circa 1900's.
Antique rare porcelain inkwell, Hand painted, Gilded, circa 1900's.

Antique rare porcelain inkwell, Hand painted, Gilded, circa 1900's.

Located in Praha, CZ

The inkwell has a small chip on the back (see photo) The inkwell mark is illegible It has signs of use Original condition

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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Porcelain

Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Crystal Jugs 20th Century
Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Crystal Jugs 20th Century

Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Crystal Jugs 20th Century

Located in Milano, MI

Gilt bronze inkwell and crystal flasks, made in the 20th century. One of the flasks has a chip in the screwing part of the cap, as shown in the pictures. Ø cm 32 Ø cm 17 h cm 9 An...

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1920s French Baroque Vintage Unknown Inkwells

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique Brass Qalamdan Inkwell, Moorish Design, Egypt, 1880
Antique Brass Qalamdan Inkwell, Moorish Design, Egypt, 1880

Antique Brass Qalamdan Inkwell, Moorish Design, Egypt, 1880

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Islamic Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, etched on all sides with Egyptian floral design. It consists of an inkwell and a pen...

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19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Brass

19th C. Jugendstil German Cut Glass Crystal Inkwell with Polished 800 Silver Lid
19th C. Jugendstil German Cut Glass Crystal Inkwell with Polished 800 Silver Lid

19th C. Jugendstil German Cut Glass Crystal Inkwell with Polished 800 Silver Lid

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century Jugendstil german cut glass crystal inkwell with polished 800 silver lid By: unknown Material: glass, cut glass, crystal, si...

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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Unknown Inkwells

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Crystal, Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Inkwell
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Inkwell

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Inkwell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This sterling silver inkwell conjures memories of a time when letter writing was an art and people waited for letters from loved ones with anticipation....

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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century

$1,794Sale Price|20% Off

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Nice inkwell of the 19th century with its two ink receptacles and the stamp holder" Inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze and glass, 19th century, with its two ink receptacle...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder
Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder

Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder

Located in Middleburg, VA

Early 20th century Edwardian double inkwell with horseshoe pen holder This double inkwell desk set has two glass inkwells that sit upon a wooden base with an attached horseshoe that...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Unknown Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Office inkwell in Siena yellow marble and bronze Napoleon III 19th century 34cm x 20cm Very good condition.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Marble

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Important Napoleon III lion inkwell, 19th century In veined yellow Siena marble, centered with a lion's head with a long mane in bronze with dark patina, surrounded by two finely chi...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Marble

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble Ink Stand
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble Ink Stand

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble Ink Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French gilt bronze and marble ink stand, Late 19th century. The verde antico marble with gilt bronze mounts, recesses and fitted with two glass jars, centering a gilt bronze figure ...

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19th Century Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Bronze

Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century
Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century

Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 1900s Empire style inkwell in yellow Siena marble with gilded bronze inkwells and sphinx. 48 x 23 cm Height 20.

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Unknown Inkwells

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Marble

Banded Agate and Ormolu Antique Inkwell c1895
Banded Agate and Ormolu Antique Inkwell c1895

Banded Agate and Ormolu Antique Inkwell c1895

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : A 19th century banded agate and ormolu bronze inkwell Date : 1880-1910 Origin : France Decoration : The handle and inkwell with engraved foliate design. Original glass line...

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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Inkwell Lamp Signed A. Féry, Art Nouveau Period. France, circa 1890
Gilt Bronze Inkwell Lamp Signed A. Féry, Art Nouveau Period. France, circa 1890

Gilt Bronze Inkwell Lamp Signed A. Féry, Art Nouveau Period. France, circa 1890

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Gilt bronze inkwell lamp signed A. Féry. Art Nouveau period. France, circa 1890. Dimensions with shade: 62 cm height. Bronze signed A. Féry.  

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Bronze

Mid 19th Century Inkwell in the Form of a Pocket Globe
Mid 19th Century Inkwell in the Form of a Pocket Globe

Mid 19th Century Inkwell in the Form of a Pocket Globe

Located in London, GB

A fantastic inkwell in the form of a pocket globe, dating from the mid 19th century.

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Pewter

Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well
Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well

Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well. Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Mid 19th Century Inkwell in the Form of a Pocket Globe
Mid 19th Century Inkwell in the Form of a Pocket Globe

Mid 19th Century Inkwell in the Form of a Pocket Globe

Located in London, GB

A fantastic inkwell in the form of a pocket globe, dating from the mid 19th century.

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Pewter

18th Century French Tole Painted Ink Stand
18th Century French Tole Painted Ink Stand

18th Century French Tole Painted Ink Stand

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

18th Century French Tole Painted Ink Stand. Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Metal

Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell From the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell From the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell From the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Marble and gilt bronze inkwell from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. Napoleon III period gilt bronze and marble inkwell decorated with imperial eagles, with porcelain interior...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze" Inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze, 19th century. H: 15cm, W: 21cm, D: 14,5cm.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Inkwells

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Bronze

Unknown inkwells for sale on 1stDibs.

Unknown inkwells are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown inkwells, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original inkwells by Unknown were created in the Victorian style in europe during the 19th century. Prices for Unknown inkwells can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $160 and can go as high as $18,245, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $850.
Questions About Unknown Inkwells
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