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Inkwells For Sale
19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Longwy ceramic desk set with inkwells and candle holders. Beautiful cloisonné enamel floral design with vibrant blue pink, rose, green and yellow on bright turq...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells

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Ceramic

19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell
19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell

19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell

Pair of Chinese Ink Boxes crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A pair of Chinese ink boxes crafted from bronze, with engraved Chinese characters from the early 20th century. These items may also be used to store a ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Inkwells

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Bronze

Pair of Chinese Ink Boxes crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings, c. 1900
Pair of Chinese Ink Boxes crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings, c. 1900

Pair of Chinese Ink Boxes crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings, c. 1900

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French Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Inkwell
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and exceptionally high quality French early 19th century Louis XV st. Sèvres Porcelain and ormolu inkwell, signed Sèvres. The inkwell is raised by striking pierced scrolled foliate ormolu movements in a most decorative satin and burnished finished. At the center is the finely detailed Sèvres Porcelain tray...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells

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Ormolu

French Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Inkwell
French Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Inkwell

French Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Inkwell

Antique Single Crystal Inkwell, with Lid, Marble Base, Scotland 1910, H298
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique single crystal inkwell, with lid, marble base, Scotland 1910, H298 Scotland 1910 Marble + glass Single crystal inkwell Sitting upon a square black and white marble base H2...
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1910s Scottish Vintage Inkwells

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Marble

Antique Single Crystal Inkwell, with Lid, Marble Base, Scotland 1910, H298
Antique Single Crystal Inkwell, with Lid, Marble Base, Scotland 1910, H298

Antique Single Crystal Inkwell, with Lid, Marble Base, Scotland 1910, H298

Middle Eastern Brass Inkwell Qalamdan 19th C
Located in North Hollywood, 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 Inkwells

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Brass

Middle Eastern Brass Inkwell Qalamdan 19th C

Middle Eastern Brass Inkwell Qalamdan 19th C

19th century Embossed Bronze Inkwell
Located in Savannah, GA
Bronze inkwell intricately embossed with scroll work. Features include a pen vest and back tray and double inkwells with griffins on the back gallery. A continental piece possibly Au...
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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Bronze

19th century Embossed Bronze Inkwell
19th century Embossed Bronze Inkwell

19th century Embossed Bronze Inkwell

Naturalistic Victorian Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Charles & George Fox, 1846
By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1846 by Charles & George Fox, this charming, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver ink stand, features an ornate scroll ...
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Naturalistic Victorian Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Charles & George Fox, 1846
Naturalistic Victorian Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Charles & George Fox, 1846

Naturalistic Victorian Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Charles & George Fox, 1846

19th Century Japanned English Victorian Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
An English Victorian Japanned papier mache desk set with mother of pearl inlay and elaborate rich polychrome painted flower decoration. The charm...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Crystal, Bronze, Other

19th Century Japanned English Victorian Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Desk Set
19th Century Japanned English Victorian Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Desk Set

19th Century Japanned English Victorian Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Desk Set

Late 19th Century Double Crystal Inkwell with Pen Tray, England, 1880
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century double crystal inkwell with a pen tray and brass trim from England 1880. This is from a private collector who traveled the world buying and selling beautiful and un...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells

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Crystal, Brass

Late 19th Century Double Crystal Inkwell with Pen Tray, England, 1880
Late 19th Century Double Crystal Inkwell with Pen Tray, England, 1880

Late 19th Century Double Crystal Inkwell with Pen Tray, England, 1880

19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell Stand Set with Ink Blotter and Candleholder
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Portuguese Baroque style solid gilt bronze desk set of double inkwell Stand, ink blotter and candleholder, Portugal 1870-1880 All three pieces richly decorated with foliage features,...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Inkwells

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Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell Stand Set with Ink Blotter and Candleholder
19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell Stand Set with Ink Blotter and Candleholder

19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell Stand Set with Ink Blotter and Candleholder

Italian 1920s Art Deco Wrought Iron and Marble Bird Inkwell
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1920s Art Deco wrought iron and marble bird inkstand.
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Italian 1920s Art Deco Wrought Iron and Marble Bird Inkwell
Italian 1920s Art Deco Wrought Iron and Marble Bird Inkwell

Italian 1920s Art Deco Wrought Iron and Marble Bird Inkwell

Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning early Art Nouveau gourd shaped iridescent art glass inkwell, circa 1900s. The piece features a gorgeous array of rainbow iridescence from green...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells

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Art Glass

Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell

Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell

Asprey & Co. Ltd Antique Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V cut-glass and English sterling silver mounted desk inkwell made by Asprey & Co; part of our antique silver and glassware collection. This fine antique George V cut glass and English sterling silver mounted desk inkwell has a plain cuboid form with rounded corners. The neck of the antique glass inkwell is encircled with an impressive silver mount and fitted with a compressed circular hinged hallmarked sterling silver cover. The cover opens to reveal the removable glass ink liner. The interior of the cover retains the original gilt interior. The impressive glass body of this inkwell is embellished with hobnail style deep cut glass ornamentation to the underside. This fine example of antique silverware has been crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Asprey & Co Ltd. Dimensions: Height to top of cover 10cm/3.9" Width 11.3cm/4.4" square Diameter of liner 2.5cm/1" Height of liner 2.8cm/1.1" Condition: This antique glass inkwell is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The inkwell has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The glass is in perfect condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the mount have wear but remain legible. The part hallmarks to the interior of the cover are all very clear. Maker: Asprey & Co Ltd Date: 1921 Origin: London, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique glassware...
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1920s English Other Vintage Inkwells

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Asprey & Co. Ltd Antique Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell
Asprey & Co. Ltd Antique Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell

Asprey & Co. Ltd Antique Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell

Silver Plated and Clear Glass Ink Well by Walker and Hall
Located in Cheshire, GB
A silver-plated and clear glass ink well and stand, shaped square plated Stand with gadroon borders raised on four claw and ball feet supporting square ...
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Early 20th Century British Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated and Clear Glass Ink Well by Walker and Hall
Silver Plated and Clear Glass Ink Well by Walker and Hall

Silver Plated and Clear Glass Ink Well by Walker and Hall

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Vert de Patricia marble inkwell. The inkwell is raised by Fine topie shaped feet below the elegantly shaped wrap ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells

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Marble, Ormolu

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Inkwell
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Inkwell

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Inkwell

Fine French Late 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Rococo Style Inkwell by Millet
By Aimé Millet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century gilded ormolu inkwell Rococo influenced inkwell, having scrolling foliate decoration to the whole, two lidded inkwells, signed; Millet, Paris Mais...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Inkwells

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Ormolu

Fine French Late 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Rococo Style Inkwell by Millet
Fine French Late 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Rococo Style Inkwell by Millet

Fine French Late 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Rococo Style Inkwell by Millet

Late 19th Century Austro-Hungarian Bronze Lizard Inkwell
Located in London, GB
A beautiful quality lizard inkwell, the realistically modelled lizard as inset glass eyes.
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1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Austro-Hungarian Bronze Lizard Inkwell
Late 19th Century Austro-Hungarian Bronze Lizard Inkwell

Late 19th Century Austro-Hungarian Bronze Lizard Inkwell

Antique Double Inkstand, Carved Wood And Antlers, Middle Eastern 1930
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique double inkstand, carved wood and antlers, Middle Eastern 1930, H564 Middle Eastern Wood + horn Wooden base with bun feet Having two glass inkwells with wooden tops Two antle...
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1930s Asian Vintage Inkwells

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Wood

Antique Double Inkstand, Carved Wood And Antlers, Middle Eastern 1930
Antique Double Inkstand, Carved Wood And Antlers, Middle Eastern 1930

Antique Double Inkstand, Carved Wood And Antlers, Middle Eastern 1930

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and crystal inkwell. The inkwell is raised by a fine circular ormolu base with a lovely reeded and richly chased palmette design. Above the fine mottled base is the beautiful crystal bowl with a lovely spiral fluted design. The top rim displays a superb and richly chased wrap around band with charming flowers. Above are the three removable lidded vessels, two for ink, one for pounce, each set within a pierced tray...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells

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Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell

Bronze Inkwell, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Bronze inkwell is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century. A very elegant bronze inkwell decorated with a rampant horse. Includes a couple of ink inkwell.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Inkwells

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Brass

Bronze Inkwell, Mid-20th Century
Bronze Inkwell, Mid-20th Century

Bronze Inkwell, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Notre Dame De Lorette Copper Double Inkwell, France 1930, H556
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Notre Dame De Lorette copper double inkwell, France 1930, H556 France 1930 Copper + Glass Central Monument Pair of pictured lids with glas...
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1930s French Vintage Inkwells

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Copper

Vintage Notre Dame De Lorette Copper Double Inkwell, France 1930, H556
Vintage Notre Dame De Lorette Copper Double Inkwell, France 1930, H556

Vintage Notre Dame De Lorette Copper Double Inkwell, France 1930, H556

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 the Al Thani collection, Christies New York, Sal...
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Late 18th Century Indian Islamic Antique Inkwells

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Jade

Al Thani Collection, a Mughal Indian Square White Jade Inkwell Cover, circa 1800
Al Thani Collection, a Mughal Indian Square White Jade Inkwell Cover, circa 1800

Al Thani Collection, a Mughal Indian Square White Jade Inkwell Cover, circa 1800

Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s Original condition.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

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Metal, Nickel

Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s
Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s

Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s

20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver & Glass Inkwell with Clock, Chester, c.1907
By Saunders & Shepherd
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
20th century Edwardian silver capstan shaped inkwell with an 8 day goliath clock. The hinged cover is set with a silver plated clock, with a white dial w...
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20th Century British Edwardian Inkwells

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Silver

20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver & Glass Inkwell with Clock, Chester, c.1907
20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver & Glass Inkwell with Clock, Chester, c.1907

20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver & Glass Inkwell with Clock, Chester, c.1907

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Late 19th Century Leather Mini Hat Box Traveling Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century traveling inkwell in the shape of a leather hatbox with a copper interior and glass insert circa 1870 England. A very nice piece for a...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells

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Copper

Late 19th Century Leather Mini Hat Box Traveling Inkwell
Late 19th Century Leather Mini Hat Box Traveling Inkwell

Late 19th Century Leather Mini Hat Box Traveling Inkwell

Pair of Antique Carved Black Forest Bear Inkwell
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique carved black forest bear inkwells with lift up lids and original glass eyes [one missing]. They are beautifully carved and a lovely co...
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19th Century English Antique Inkwells

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Harewood

Pair of Antique Carved Black Forest Bear Inkwell
Pair of Antique Carved Black Forest Bear Inkwell

Pair of Antique Carved Black Forest Bear Inkwell

Mid-Century American Civil War Era Gutta Percha Cylindrical Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
American Civil War era gutta-percha inkwell with a screw off top. In the mid 19th century, gutta-percha (hard rubber) became very popular. For Civi...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Inkwells

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Rubber

Mid-Century American Civil War Era Gutta Percha Cylindrical Inkwell
Mid-Century American Civil War Era Gutta Percha Cylindrical Inkwell

Mid-Century American Civil War Era Gutta Percha Cylindrical Inkwell

Late 19th Century American Pressed Glass Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
American pressed glass inkwell square base with a black top rounded edges stamped VICTOR. This inkwell has a great look and unusual shape circa ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Inkwells

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Glass

Late 19th Century American Pressed Glass Inkwell
Late 19th Century American Pressed Glass Inkwell

Late 19th Century American Pressed Glass Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Green Glass Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Among the most visually alluring and technically excellent of all Tiffany Studios New York's desk accessories, the exciting design for this refined but robustly rounded inkwell features green blown glass in pinched triangular forms that appear to dance in perfectly coordinated movement around the circumference of the piece. The negative space between the blown green glass appears in the form of stylized flowers with Minimalist linear accents in patinated bronze. Artist: Tiffany Studios New York Country: United States circa 1900 Dimensions: 3.75" height, 6.25" diameter Materials: Leaded glass, bronze Signed: "Tiffany Studios New York 25055” along with the Tiffany Studios monogram...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Green Glass Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Green Glass Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Green Glass Inkwell

Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy and Dog, Scotland 1910, H555
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy And Dog, Scotland 1910, H555 Scotland 1910 Brass Figure of a boy and his dog Fitted with a square inkwell with a brass lid Pen holder to ...
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1910s Scottish Vintage Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy and Dog, Scotland 1910, H555
Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy and Dog, Scotland 1910, H555

Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy and Dog, Scotland 1910, H555

French 19th Century Empire St. Oval Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Empire st. oval ormolu inkwell. The inkwell is raised by pawed feet below a lattice design with rosettes in the center. Above are two ink dispensers ...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire St. Oval Ormolu Inkwell
French 19th Century Empire St. Oval Ormolu Inkwell

French 19th Century Empire St. Oval Ormolu Inkwell

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," plate 92a. Book included. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800’s it had become the driving force for this industry. Swiss wood carvers became world renown and featured at many international exhibitions. Period: 1900 Origin: Switzerland Size: 4" H x 7" W Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Black Forest, Brienz Collection, Carvings, Bears, Inkwells, Desk Accessories...
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

Eugene Printz Art Deco Modernist Desk Accessory
By Eugene Printz
Located in Miami, FL
Authentic and beautiful Eugene Printz art deco modernist desk accessory. Made with high quality rosewood and nickel accents. Half moon shaped base with two cups and a pen holder a...
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Early 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Inkwells

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Nickel

Eugene Printz Art Deco Modernist Desk Accessory
Eugene Printz Art Deco Modernist Desk Accessory

Eugene Printz Art Deco Modernist Desk Accessory

Antique Metal Inkwell, Victorian Double Inkstand, England 1890, H302
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Metal Inkwell, Victorian Double Inkstand, England 1890, H302 England 1890 Metal Three Quarter Metal Gallery Pen Rest To The Back Pair ...
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1890s English Antique Inkwells

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Metal

Antique Metal Inkwell, Victorian Double Inkstand, England 1890, H302
Antique Metal Inkwell, Victorian Double Inkstand, England 1890, H302

Antique Metal Inkwell, Victorian Double Inkstand, England 1890, H302

Late 19th Century Inkwell Depicting a Black African Man - Goldscheider Wien
By Arthur Goldscheider
Located in London, GB
A Wonderfull quality bronze inkwell depicting a black African man, made by the goldscheider factory in Vienna around 1890, with inset glass eyes.
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1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Inkwell Depicting a Black African Man - Goldscheider Wien
Late 19th Century Inkwell Depicting a Black African Man - Goldscheider Wien

Late 19th Century Inkwell Depicting a Black African Man - Goldscheider Wien

Late 19th Century Traveling Leather Inkwell Case with Glass Interior Well
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century traveling oval leather inkwell with a glass interior well and a hinged lid. A nice pocket size inkwell, a great piece to be add to any collection. From a private collector who traveled the world buy unique and unusual pieces.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells

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Leather, Glass

Late 19th Century Traveling Leather Inkwell Case with Glass Interior Well
Late 19th Century Traveling Leather Inkwell Case with Glass Interior Well

Late 19th Century Traveling Leather Inkwell Case with Glass Interior Well

17th Century Spanish Traditional Talavera Glazed Ceramic Ink Holder
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 17th century Spanish traditional Talavera glazed ceramic ink holder.
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17th Century Spanish Antique Inkwells

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Ceramic

17th Century Spanish Traditional Talavera Glazed Ceramic Ink Holder
17th Century Spanish Traditional Talavera Glazed Ceramic Ink Holder

17th Century Spanish Traditional Talavera Glazed Ceramic Ink Holder

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell by D. Alonzo
Located in Fairfax, VA
An amazing work, double inkwells in red coopery color bronze with flower and leaf accents and marble base.
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell by D. Alonzo
Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell by D. Alonzo

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell by D. Alonzo

20th Century Sterling Silver Galleried Double Inkstand
By Robert Frederick Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver galleried double inkstand; an addition to our ornamental office silverware collection This exceptional...
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1910s English Vintage Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Sterling Silver Galleried Double Inkstand
20th Century Sterling Silver Galleried Double Inkstand

20th Century Sterling Silver Galleried Double Inkstand

"The Young Architect, " Monumental Bronze & Marble Inkwell/Pen Tray, Male Figure
By Ernest Justin Ferrand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and monumental, this bronze and marble inkwell and pen tray -- over 15 inches tall -- was clearly commissioned by a wealthy architect- businessman with a richly-outfitted desk a...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

"The Young Architect, " Monumental Bronze & Marble Inkwell/Pen Tray, Male Figure
"The Young Architect, " Monumental Bronze & Marble Inkwell/Pen Tray, Male Figure

"The Young Architect, " Monumental Bronze & Marble Inkwell/Pen Tray, Male Figure

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 industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the ...
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell

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 decorated in one of their more rare Classic patterns Moulure Russe with concentric swirling spirals...
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Early 1900s French Antique Inkwells

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Crystal

19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top
19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top

19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top

Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell Modelled as a Monkey Castrating a Cat!!
Located in London, GB
Well what can I say about this incredible Inkwell, I have seen many examples from this period that depict monkeys tormenting cats but I have never seen one that is quite this extreme...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Bronze

Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell Modelled as a Monkey Castrating a Cat!!
Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell Modelled as a Monkey Castrating a Cat!!

Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell Modelled as a Monkey Castrating a Cat!!

Military WWI British MkIV Tank Bronze Desk Inkstand, circa 1918
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
WWI British Military MkIV tank, circa 1918 Marble and bronze desk inkstand. High details. Pen not included.  
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Military WWI British MkIV Tank Bronze Desk Inkstand, circa 1918
Military WWI British MkIV Tank Bronze Desk Inkstand, circa 1918

Military WWI British MkIV Tank Bronze Desk Inkstand, circa 1918

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...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rococo Revival Inkwells

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Bronze

Rococo Style Heavy Bronze Inkwell
Rococo Style Heavy Bronze Inkwell

Rococo Style Heavy Bronze Inkwell

Antique Brass Stag & Hunting Hounds Double Inkwell, Scotland, 1890
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique brass stag & hunting hounds double inkwell, Scotland 1890, H546 Scotland 1890 Solid brass and glass Double brass inkstand comes with a pen ...
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1890s Scottish Antique Inkwells

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Brass

Antique Brass Stag & Hunting Hounds Double Inkwell, Scotland, 1890
Antique Brass Stag & Hunting Hounds Double Inkwell, Scotland, 1890

Antique Brass Stag & Hunting Hounds Double Inkwell, Scotland, 1890

Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of rectangular shape, cast with gothic style arcading, the removable top depicting a fallen knight adjacent to a broken column and opening to two wells. In the early 19th century, ...
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1810s French Gothic Revival Antique Inkwells

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Bronze

Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell
Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell

Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell

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...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Brass

English Victorian Period 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell with Brass Putto Motif
English Victorian Period 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell with Brass Putto Motif

English Victorian Period 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell with Brass Putto Motif

Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Siena Marble Inkwell
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of rectangular shape, decorated with gothic cathedral arcades, with two wells and two pen holders, raised on a Siena marble base raised on scrolled feet. Between the twelfth and six...
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1820s French Gothic Revival Antique Inkwells

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Siena Marble Inkwell
Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Siena Marble Inkwell

Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Siena Marble Inkwell

Napoleon I Empire Encrier, Gilt Bronze and Verde Antico, Signed Basil, 1830
Located in New York, NY
Impressive gilt bronze and Verde Antico marble inkstand centered by a bust of Napoleon I, the sculpture signed on back Basil and dated 1830, with two inkwells flanking. Beautifully...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Napoleon I Empire Encrier, Gilt Bronze and Verde Antico, Signed Basil, 1830
Napoleon I Empire Encrier, Gilt Bronze and Verde Antico, Signed Basil, 1830

Napoleon I Empire Encrier, Gilt Bronze and Verde Antico, Signed Basil, 1830

Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, London 1798 Henry Greenway
By Henry Greenway
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1798 by Henry Greenway, this handsome, George III, antique, sterling silver ink stand, is plain in style, and feature...
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1790s English Neoclassical Antique Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, London 1798 Henry Greenway
Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, London 1798 Henry Greenway

Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, London 1798 Henry Greenway

Late 19th Century English Traveling Inkwell in a Red Leather Mini Binocular Case
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century traveling inkwell in a red leather mini binocular case. It has a hinged top and a mini glass insert, its a unique traveling inkwell. T...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells

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Metal

Late 19th Century English Traveling Inkwell in a Red Leather Mini Binocular Case
Late 19th Century English Traveling Inkwell in a Red Leather Mini Binocular Case

Late 19th Century English Traveling Inkwell in a Red Leather Mini Binocular Case

Late 19th Century American Antique Crystal Inkwell Six Sided with Mitre Cuts
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century six sided crystal inkwell with deep mitre cuts in the sides and a hinged top. A nice piece for a collector or just sitting on a desk top. From a private collector w...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Inkwells

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Crystal

Late 19th Century American Antique Crystal Inkwell Six Sided with Mitre Cuts
Late 19th Century American Antique Crystal Inkwell Six Sided with Mitre Cuts

Late 19th Century American Antique Crystal Inkwell Six Sided with Mitre Cuts

French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mounted horse hoof inkwell with horseshoe pen holder Inkwell shoe ferrer pen holder with beautiful finish, popular art work Shipping: L11 P19 ...
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1890s French Folk Art Antique Inkwells

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Chrome, Wrought Iron

French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century
French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century

French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century

English Victorian Papier-Mache Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian papier mache rectangular inkwell with gold stenciled and floral painted decoration with a small center box between 2 square sh...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Gold

English Victorian Papier-Mache Inkwell
English Victorian Papier-Mache Inkwell

English Victorian Papier-Mache Inkwell

Royal Worcester Art Nouveau Blush Porcelain Desk Stand Dated 1894
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and rare Royal Worcester Art Nouveau porcelain desk stand decorated in blush colors and moulded in low relief with trailing floral designs dated 1894. The stand is of recta...
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1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells

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Porcelain

Royal Worcester Art Nouveau Blush Porcelain Desk Stand Dated 1894
Royal Worcester Art Nouveau Blush Porcelain Desk Stand Dated 1894

Royal Worcester Art Nouveau Blush Porcelain Desk Stand Dated 1894

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Group of Two French Faience Ink Wells, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century group of two faience ink wells, circa 1875 Desvres with Fourmentraux Frères Mark, circular, decorated in the Rouen style, faience inkwell (5" diameter), circa 1898. Hen...
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19th Century French Antique Inkwells

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Faience

Group of Two French Faience Ink Wells, 19th Century
Group of Two French Faience Ink Wells, 19th Century

Group of Two French Faience Ink Wells, 19th Century

Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890
Located in Brussels, BE
A cut crystal inkwell inserted in a massive architectural beige marble base. Probably Italy around 1890.
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Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Crystal, Bronze

Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890
Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890

Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890

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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