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Inkwells For Sale
Antique French Rococo Style Gilt Pewter and Porcelain Inkwell Signed Chatelain
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Rococo style gilt pewter and porcelain inkwell from circa 1900, marked "Chatelain".
This beautifully shaped gilt pewter inkwell is adorned with flowers in the center ...
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Early 1900s French Rococo Antique Inkwells
Materials
Pewter
Antique Blue Glass Inkwell, Hand-Painted, France, 1930s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique glass inkwell.
Stong blue colour of the glass and nicely hand painted accents.
Zinc lids.
Category
20th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Zinc
French Art Nouveau Desk Table Lamp by Charles Schneider, C. 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
French Art Nouveau desk table lamp by Charles Schneider (Epinay-sur-Seine, Paris), France, C.1920 on stylised bronze base. The base also with concealed opening for an inkwell. The glass shade was made of blown double glass. Measures approximately 14.00 x 8.00 x 6.00 inches. Lamp shade, white, orange, and amber yellow. Signed Schneider on the shade (difficult to photograph see photos), also with signed base for probably the foundry. The Schneider Glassworks, established by brothers Charles and Ernest Schneider in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, in 1917. Very small chip to top shade fitting, see last photograph. The Schneider Glassworks, established by brothers Charles and Ernest Schneider in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, in 1917, was among the leading producers of fine-art glass between the two world wars, creating exuberantly colorful vessels...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Heart Shaped Oak and Silver Inkwell, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 oak and silver plated inkwell and pen stand from England. The base is made from oak and is in the shape of a heart, which we have never had the pleasure to own before! T...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A superbly carved figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with great detail and retaining two large glass eyes.
The hinged lid opens to reveal an inner ink chamber...
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1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells
Antique Vienna Bronze Parrot Bird Sculpture Inkwell
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Vienna Bronze Parrot Bird Sculpture Inkwell
Category
1890s Vienna Secession Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Large Bullmastiff Triple Inkwell, circa 1900, Dog
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and large novelty inkwell in the form of a Bullmastiff / Bull Mastiff dog sporting his two glass eyes.
Made from spelter and beautifully executed, this heavy piece opens to reveal three removable brass ink chambers. There is a hole running through his mouth to hold a dip pen...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Inkwells
Materials
Metal
$945 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Marble and Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed Melotte
By Melotte
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your desk or study with this elegant antique inkwell, crafted in France, circa 1880, and situated on a rectangular green marble base, the desk accessory features a bronze ro...
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
An Ormolu and Marble Inkwell, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An ormolu and marble inkwell, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A Louis XVI style inkwell, 19th century, Napoleon III period in marble and ormolu depicting a putto.
H: 26cm, W: 34c...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Stone Inkwell, Souvenir from Oran Area, circa 1940, Morocco
Located in Labrit, Landes
Marocain stone inkwell
The sculpture represents a horseshoe surrounded by branches of leaves
The words "Souvenir oranais" are wroten in French on ...
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1940s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Inkwells
Materials
Stone
Art Nouveau Desk Set in Ceramic and Gilt Bronze, France, 1900s
By Louis Dage
Located in Lisbon, PT
A blue, green and gold stoneware desk writing set with four pieces and golden bronze details, A French Art Nouveau desk set, circa 1900, composed of a ceramic and gilt bronze inkwell...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
$1,769 Sale Price
20% Off
Gilt Bronze Ink Stand with Candlestick, French Empire
Located in Knivsta, SE
Rare and beautiful gilt bronze ink stand with candlestick. French empire, probably made in Paris around 1810. The gilt bronze with some patina.
Wear...
Category
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French Art Nouveau Double Crystal Crystal and Art Deco Wood Pen Holder
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality French Art Nouveau double crystal inkwell or wooden pen holder.
This French Art Nouveau desk accessory is a beautiful piece and a wo...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Materials
Crystal
$970 Sale Price
25% Off
Titze Bronze Inkwell With Horse And Rider
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Novelty Equestrian Hunting Inkwell.
An antique novelty desk top bronze inkwell with an equestrian theme. The desk piece consists of a horse, with huntsman a top, stood on a grass ban...
Category
Early 20th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Eugene Printz French Art Deco Modernist Desk Accessory
Located in Miami, FL
Authentic and beautiful Eugene Printz French art deco modernist desk accessory.
Made with high quality rosewood and nickel accents.
Half moon ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Inkwells
Materials
Nickel
$695 Sale Price
26% Off
Vintage Silver Crest Gold Over Bronze Ink Well
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage Inkwell designed by Silver Crest Gold Over Bronze, it has the maker’s mark in the bottom. Beautiful piece for your desk. Made of bronze in an Art Deco design. Origi...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear
Located in Barntrup, DE
Black Forest carved inkwell and pen rest with a bear, late 19th century.
This antique, dark brown, linden wood inkwell is masterfully carved and features a detailed figure of a bear ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and substantial novelty inkwell in the form of a running Ostrich standing on an oval shaped base with a naturalistic base incorporating two "rocks" acting as a pen rest. I...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass
$834 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Silver and Cut Glass Inkwell, London 1916
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique Silver and Cut Glass Inkwell, London 1916
A fine quality antique inkwell featuring a heavy cut glass body with arched faceted sides and a star-cut base, mounted with a hallm...
Category
Early 20th Century British Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell By Maurice Frecourt, Bronze Doré, 1910s, France
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau inkwell by Maurice Frecourt (*1890 - ?).
Signed by the french artist "Frecourt".
The original tint insert is in a nice condition.
Similar inkwells can be found...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Gold
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
19th Century Crystal Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful light blue crystal inkwell American, circa 1888. An unusual piece with the base in light blue.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Inkwells
Materials
Glass
Ink Pad by Le Verrier in Bronze Gold and Green Color France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ink Pad by Le Verrier in Bronze Gold and Green Color France
Signed
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
$431 Sale Price
20% Off
French Silver Mounted Blue & White Pottery Faience Inkwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual French silver mounted faience pottery inkwell hand painted with blue and white designs dating from the 19th century. The domed shape inkwell stands on a rounded base with ...
Category
19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Antique Travel Inkwell, Silvered, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful travel inkwell with a silver plated lid and a bottom of black leather.
On the lid are the initials of a former owner grounded in.
Several stamps are on the side of the lid....
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
Islamic Ottoman Inkwell and Feather Set Made From Brass and Papier Maché
Located in Vienna, AT
In this ad you get the chance to buy a unique historical object. It is an old Ottoman inkwell made from brass with typical ornaments and little turquoi...
Category
18th Century Asian Islamic Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass
British Studio Pottery Brown Glazed Water Dropper or Inkwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and finely hand crafted studio pottery water dropper or inkwell decorated in brown glazes dating from the 20th century. The hand thrown hive shaped vessel stands on a flat...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
Materials
Ceramic
XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Inlstand
Located in VALENZA, IT
Modern style sterling silver inkwell.
The inkwell was made from a raw sheet of 925 silver and hand-shaped to form a slightly rounded rectangle.
A double-line border was soldered on t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$2,336 / item
19th century dolphin Inkstand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Ram Horn and Silver Plate Dolphin Inkwell, bearing a pair of ram’s horns, mounted with plated dolphin mounts, the tail suspending a bell, the beater for which is on mounts to the fro...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Inkwells
Materials
Oak
Christian Thomsen Royal Copenhagen 1903 Art Nouveau Porcelain Cocks Inkwell #524
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Designed by Christian Thomsen of Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, this fine antique porcelain inkstand features two white cocks feeding.
Created in 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
French Marble and Bronze Inkwell Signed Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paris, circa 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A Verona red marble remarkable inkwell, pure Empire style representing a gilded bronze of the bust of Antinous as Dioniso. Empire style, Generous size, excellent state of preservatio...
Category
1860s French Empire Antique Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19thC Spelter Ink Stand Centered with a Gun Dog
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC spelter ink stand Centred with a Gun Dog with pheasant in its mouth, flanked by glass inkwells in a shaped base c1890 Measures: 10" W x 5" D x 5" H.
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Spelter
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.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Crystal, Bronze
$1,725 Sale Price
20% Off
Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Pewter Inkwell with Violet Enamel Decoration.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. Regent Street. London. An English Arts & Crafts Pewter Inkwell with violet-colored enamel decoration to the top, and to each of the circles at the four corners. Stamped...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwells
Materials
Pewter
Royal Worcester Art Nouveau Blush Porcelain Desk Stand Dated 1894
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...
Category
1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze inkwell featuring the iconic Graduate pattern in verdigris green patina
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Me...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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
20th Century French Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Rooster Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French inkwell is a striking example of fine craftsmanship, blending luxurious marble and ornate gilt bronze detailing. The substantial marble base, with its rich veining and stepped edges, provides an elegant foundation for the decorative elements above.
At the center stands a finely cast gilt bronze rooster, a symbol of strength and vigilance in French heritage, mounted on a polished Sienna marble pedestal. Flanking the sculpture are two inkwells, intricately adorned with gilt bronze wreaths and inset hardstone cameos, evoking a sense of classical refinement. Each inkwell features a hinged lid, revealing the original ink reservoirs inside.
This French desk accessory...
Category
20th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Pewter
Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent English Victorian inkwell made from solid English brass having been professionally polished to gleam.
This grand figural dog inkwell was modelled in the form of an E...
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass
$1,551 Sale Price
20% Off
Gilt Bronze Figural Inkwell, E.F. Caldwell and Co., circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze figural inkwell, E.F. Caldwell and Co., circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Silver Horn Desk Set
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th century continental horn desk set ornately decorated with silver. The small tray is 8 inches long, 3.25 inches deep and 1.75 inches high. The lidded...
Category
19th Century European Antique Inkwells
Materials
Silver
$995 / set
Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell England 1905
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome sterling silver antique inkwell has a lovely, simple design and was made by William Harrison Walter, circa 1905. It has a high polished profile, with a hinged lid and is wei...
Category
Early 20th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Novelty Knife Box Shaped Wooden Inkwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stylish British Victorian inkwell in the form of a wooden knife box dating from the 19th century. The box hand crafted in mahogany is of ta...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Wood
Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish English majolica pottery partners desk stand with inkwells with ram heads by renowned maker William Brownfield and dating from around 1870. The rectangular shaped desk...
Category
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Pottery
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
Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver and Black Onyx-Mounted Hinged Crystal Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, sterling silver and black onyx-mounted hinged crystal inkwell, American, circa 1920s-1930s. 12-sided, faceted, clear crystal lid is mounted by a 12-sided piece of black onyx...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Onyx, Sterling Silver
French Louis XV Style Bronze Double Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze double inkwell with trophy caps and cupid playing the cello on a white onyx base.
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Antique Silver Inkstand Inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver inkstand inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Plain rectangular form on four turned feet, shaped Chippendale li...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
French Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell and Pen Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
French gilt bronze and marble inkwell and pen holder.
Category
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
$1,595 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Antique Bronze Inkwell By Joseph D´Aste (1881-1945), Young Boy and Goose
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell by the artist and sculptor Joseph D´Aste.
Nicely chiseled bronze work on a red marble base.
In the middle of the plinth is a boy holding gently a goose in his arms.
Right and left of the boy are the two inkwells with original inlets made of porcelain. In the marble base is a space espacially for the fountain pen.
The bronze is signed at the back "J. D´Aste".
D´Aste was born in Naples, Italy in 1881.
He moved to Paris around 1900, exhibited at the Salon from 1905.
He produced numerous groups and statuettes of children, mostly depicting popular and rural scenes, as well as animal studies...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
English Inlaid Boulle Inkwell on Chase Feet, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English Boulle brass inlaid one-drawer inkwell with original fluted glass brass capped ink bottles, decorative floral carrying handle and resting on original chased ball feet, Mid-19...
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1840s English William IV Antique Inkwells
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze inkwell featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.25"W x 4.25"D x 2.25"H.
...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Rococo Antique Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Crystal Inkwells on Silver Tray, England, 1850
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful pair of crystal inkwells on an oval silver plated tray. The tray has a nice rope detailing. Circa 1890 England.
Category
19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Papier Mâché Inkstand w/ Drawer & Crystal Inkwells English Jennens & Bettridge
Located in Savannah, GA
This high quality Papier-Mache desk set is beautifully hand painted in a floral motif and features inlaid mother of pearl and the original pair of cut glass inkwells with brass tops....
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass
$575 Sale Price
27% Off
Cast Gilt Brass Figural Inkwell
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Cast brass inkwell on marble base.
Category
1920s Vintage Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Anglo-Indian Rams Horn and Brass Inkwell
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th century Anglo-Indian rams horn inkwell having decorative brass Hindu deities, quill pen supports and ink pot.
Category
19th Century Antique Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Inkwell Glass and Nickel Combination Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Inkwell glass and nickel combination around 1920s
Original condition.
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Materials
Nickel
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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