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Inkwells For Sale
Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very charming Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century. Nice patina with some wear. See pictures.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Inkwells
Materials
Sheet Metal
19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, decorated on all sides with middle eastern calligraphy. Comprising an inkwell and a pen compar...
Category
19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exquisite Example of an Early Rosewood Travelling Writing Slope of fairly large proportions of Continental origin, possibly French. Circa first half of the Nineteenth Century prob...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Tiffany & Co. Antique Arts & Crafts Bronze Pen Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze pen holder
By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 2.5"H.
Good o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Staffordshire Dalmatian Pen Holder, Circa 1960's
Located in High Point, NC
Vintage 1960's pen holder in the form of a Dalmatian made in the Staffordshire region of England. The Dalmatian is recumbent, with front legs crossed in an elegant fashion, and sitt...
Category
1960s English Victorian Vintage Inkwells
Materials
Ceramic
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern gilt bronze inkwell
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.5"W x 4...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
19th-Century French Bronze Bulldog Inkwell by M. Bertin on Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite 19th-century French inkwell, featuring a finely detailed bronze bulldog, signed by the artist M. Bertin. The bulldog, with its characteristic strong and determined expre...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1900s Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell With glass insert. Clearly marked on the bottom Tiffany Studios, New York, 842. 4“ x 4“ x 2“ tall. Wonderful original condition with on...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
19th century nautilus inkwell/paperweight
Located in London, GB
À beautiful bronze patinated iron inkwell/paperweight in the shape of a nautilus shell.
Category
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Inkwells
Materials
Iron
Crystal Pen Tray – A Luxurious Blend of Crystal and Brass for Your Desk
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Elevate your workspace with the sleek and stylish Crystal Pen Tray. This modern desk accessory features a sophisticated combination of clear crystal and brass accents, offering a min...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
A Fine Quality Bronze Inkwell by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A grand 19th century bronze and champlevé inkwell with yellow background and large burgundy trefoils with ivy leaf and cherry blossom pattern. With a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Pair Of Antique Inkwells, Glass and Silvered, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of antique glass inkwells with silvered lids, France, circa 1880s.
Category
1880s Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Inkwell travel desk Islamic symbols
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Inkwell travel desk Islamic symbols
Inkwell with Islamic symbols
Circa 1900 Origin France
Middle East
Gold and silver patina with Islamic symbols and monograms
Very good general condition with some wear from use
It is a beautiful, very old writing desk...
Category
Early 1900s French Islamic Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870
Located in Central England, GB
This very stylish French Empire gilt bronze and marble inkstand is a fine example.
It is made from superb figured green marble. The triform base is raised onto bronze pads. The main inkwell body is in matching green figured marble which is raised onto ornate lion’s paw feet. The body is beautifully hand turned and separated with ormolu mounts and a lift off cover.
Inside the git interior is inset with an original glass liner for ink.
This very pleasing piece is in excellent original condition with very little sign of wear to the original gilding.
French, circa 1870
Height 16.5cm x width 19cn x depth 17cm
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Thank you for looking at the wonderful marble and Ormolu French inkstand...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Victorian Walnut & Ebonised Brass Mounted Inkstand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Offered for sale is this mid 19th Century Victorian antique walnut and ebonised brass mounted inkstand having original ornate brass handle and decorative brass detailing with two ori...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century library writing barometric / barometer pen holder and ink stand, Circa 1860s-1880s. Made of brass featuring pewter inkwell with glass dome reservoir and slots f...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Pewter
19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk office Inkwell Center Piece Faience Porcelain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk office Inkwell Center Piece Faience Porcelain . This beautiful garniture on a desk a table or a console will a...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
art nouveau style inkwell + nib
Located in Felino, IT
double inkwell, Art nouveau style. reproduction 1900s made of pewter. 2 ink containers with lids. including very fine silver nib, worked crochet type.
Category
1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Inkwells
Materials
Metal
French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 7 1/2in W: 10 1/2in D: 7 3/4in
This Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and bronze Ormolu Inkwell is truly a sight to be seen! If we take a look at t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
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.
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Marble
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Zodiac" pattern bronze inkwell
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.13"W x 4.13"D x 2"H.
Go...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Chrome & Glass Insert Ink Well By K & O Co.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Art Deco chrome ink well with glass insert by K & O Co.( Kronheimt & Oldenbusch Co. (USA 1800's - 1939). Hallmarked on verso.
Dimensions: 3" x 3" x 2 3/8" H
Condition: Please see ...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Chrome
English Victorian Period 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell with Brass Putto Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period porcelain and brass inkwell from the 19th century, with putto motif. Created in England during the Victorian era, this inkwell features a blue porcelain base adorned with satyrs and foliage motifs, topped with a handsome brass putto with a garland of roses wrapped around his shoulders. With its finely executed décor and lovely patina, this Victorian porcelain and brass 19th century...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Victorian Period Crystal Inkwell Carried by Four Children
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period crystal inkwell from the 19th century, with gilded children. Created in England during the 19th century, this inkwell captures our attention with its unus...
Category
19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
Gilt bronze inkwell forming a basket of grapes
Located in Paris, FR
Gilt bronze inkwell, concealed in a grape basket, revealing two cups. The rectangular base is adorned with four urns at the corners, acting as nib holders, and with an applied semi-c...
Category
1870s French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze & Glass Tiffany Studios Inkwell ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very handsome gilt bronze and glass inkwell will make any desk look important. Signed, Tiffany Studios guarantees quality. The design is of the metalwork is striking and the g...
Category
Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Napoleon III Bronze Grand Tour Novelty Drum Desk Inkwell 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique French 'Grand Tour' bronze novelty inkwell modeled as a drum, circa 1850.
The inkwell is finely & realistically cast as a French Revolutionary period drum. The inkwell...
Category
1840s French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
A Royal presentation silver inkstand by Carrington & Co
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Royal presentation silver inkstand by Carrington & Co., in the form of two military drums from the Kings Own Hussars with regimental crest with battle honours, on three feet, the h...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Napoleon III Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Napoleon III inkwell
gilt bronz and champleve enamel
Origin France
perfect condition
circa 1860.
The Napoleon III style had its heyday during the 1850s and 1880s. Emperor Napoleon wa...
Category
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Boho Cut Glass Inkwells - Set of 3
Located in west palm beach, FL
These Vintage Boho Cut Glass Inkwells are charming and elegant, featuring intricate cut glass designs that capture the light beautifully. Perfect for adding a touch of vintage sophis...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Bronze dore inkwell bird
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful inkwell in bird shape, when opens wings apear ink deposit and open beak is to put cards, almost a unique piece,
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Inkwell
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper inkwell.
By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark)
USA, Early 20th Century
Each measures: 4"W x 4"D x 2.5"H.
Goo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Materials
Copper
Massive English Edwardian Cut-Glass and Marble Inkstand 1908
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian inkstand. Made by Andrew Barrett & Sons in London in 1908. Cut-glass base. Short neck in sterling silver collar with hinged and same-mounted marble ball cover; between flut...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Sterling Silver
Nineteenth Century Cobalt Porcelain Inkstand
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a lovely porcelain ink stand, most probably French, from the nineteenth century.
Brilliant cobalt ground with glorious, hand-painted floral and gilded decoration, and bronze ...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Brass Accented Crystal Prism Tray - Elegant Pen Holder for Office Desk
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Add an exquisite touch of luxury to your workspace with the Brass Accented Crystal Prism Tray. Crafted from premium crystal and brass, this unique tray is designed to captivate. Its ...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Finest Quality Handcrafted Antique Bronze and Brass Gothic Revival Inkstand
Located in Lisse, NL
Another rare antique for the collectors and enthusiasts of Gothic art.
This sizeable and very stylish inkstand was all-handcrafted in the late 19th century and it could hardly be in...
Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
WMF Württembergische Metallwaren German Jugendstil Pewter Desk Stand and Inkwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish German Jugendstil pewter desk stand and inkwell by renowned makers WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) and dating from around 1906. The stand comprises of a centr...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Materials
Pewter
XXI Century English Sterling Silver and glass inkwell
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling Silver Inkwell with Fluted Glass Base.
The inkwell is made of glass with various grooves to accommodate pens, nibs, ink etc.
A perforated sterling silver frame supported by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Other Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical Style Glass Inkwell Bottle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Neoclassical Style Glass Inkwell. It depicts a heavy octagonal shaped glass inkwell bottle. The round hinged bronze lid is adorned at the top with a Roman soldier profile. ...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Inkwells
Materials
Glass
Glass and Brass Circle Wall Sconce – Elegant Ambient Lighting for Modern Homes
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Add a touch of luxury and sophistication to your home with the Glass and Brass Circle Wall Sconce. Expertly crafted from high-quality brass and adorned with shimmering, textured glas...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Bronze Chinese Dragon Boat Inkwell 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Chinese dragon boat double inkwell. Original glass inserts. Circa 1870's bronze.
The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday that occurs on the fifth day of the fift...
Category
19th Century European Antique Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Victorian sterling silver inkstand with gallery border - London 1900
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1900 by William Hutton & Sons, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, features a shared and pierced gallery style border, and two cut ...
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique German Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Rosso Antico Marble Ormolu Burgstaller
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Chisel Cast Austrian or German Neo-Classical Ormolu and Rosso Antico Marble Ink Stand of Museum Quality and generous proportions, by George Josef Burgstaller, Late Nineteent...
Category
19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Inkwells
Materials
Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze
Vintage Bronze & Marble Inkwell
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage 19th century inkwell is beautifully designed with a detailed sculpted dore' bronze depicting the poet, Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The figure is costumed in a draped gow...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Crystal and Brass Bookend - Artistic Multifaceted Decor for Bookshelves
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Elevate your bookshelf or desk with this stunning Crystal and Brass Bookend. Crafted from premium clear crystal with shiny brass accents, this asymmetrical triangular bookend creates...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Brass Wall Sconce Lighting – Crystal and Brass - Circles
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
The decorative prism tray is designed to fascinate and delight. Creating beautiful displays of light and color, each exquisite piece is functional and aesthetically appealing. Simply...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Encrier set with richly-veined Verde Antico marble base mounted with pair gilt-bronze inkwells flanked on either side of a Napolean bust. The marble base with pen tray rest on sh...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Victorian Round Crystal and Silver Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian round crystal inkwell with silver and enamel cornucopia top (signed TIFFANY) *as is
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Crystal
Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A charming antique French provincial faience Quimper style inkwell from the French province of Saint-Quay-Portrieux, circa 1900. Signed on reverse. Thi...
Category
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Inkwells
Materials
Faience, Ceramic
Antique Marble & Bronze Napoleon 3 Inkstand by Marcel Debut Salon Des Beaux-Arts
By Marcel Debut
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and important French Napoleonic ink stand with female sculpture.
This hand-crafted and sizable ink stand of marble and gilt bronze is signed by the renowned French sculptor Mar...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Large Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Chinese" pattern gilt bronze inkwell
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 3.13"H.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Tunbridge Ware Inkwell Stand by Thomas Burows c1880
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware inkwell stand by Thomas Burrows c1880
Date : 1877-1883
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tonbridge, Kent
Decoration : Inkwell with stickwear cover and two clamp...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Wood
English Victorian Multi-tonal Hardstone Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian (19th Century) footed rectangular inkwell composed of a hardstone mosaic inlaid into a carved black stone casing. The inkwells and...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique American Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
American Art Nouveau glass inkwell with engraved silver overlay, ca 1900. Globular. Bowl has flat top and well with short inset neck and fitted cover. Loose and fluid overlay pattern...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Antique Empire ink set, gold-plated bronze with swans, France
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Empire ink set, gold-plated bronze with swans, France
Solid bronze, partially gold-plated. Ink set in symmetrical arrangement. Very elegant and hig...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Oak and Silver-Plated Inkwell, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Oak and Silver-Plated Inkwell, Circa 1890's.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
English Victorian Period 19th Century Antlers, Silver Plate and Crystal Inkwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period inkwell from the 19th century with antlers, silver plate and crystal bottles. This English Victorian period inkwell from the 19th century effortlessly com...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Vintage, New and Antique Inkwells
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.
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