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Art nouveau golden brass inkwell 1900 jugendstil desk accessorie
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Art Nouveau Large jugendstil golden brass inkwell Original 1900 desk accessorie Original good condition Height 13 cm Large 25 cm
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Inkwell, Art Nouveau, Pen Tray, by WMF, circa 1910
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell, Art Nouveau, by WMF. Nice authentic condition. .
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Early 20th Century Unknown Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

English Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell, 1890-1910
Located in Delft, NL
An English Art Nouveau copper inkwell. An Art & Crafts English yellow with red copper inkwell. A rectangular inkwell with a scene of an owl sit...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells

Materials

Copper

Dutch Silver and Crystal Cut Inkwell by J.M. Van Kempen and Son, 1874
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Silver and Crystal Cut Inkwell by J.M. Van Kempen and Son, 1874 The silver and crystal inkwell consists of 3 parts, all silver pieces are marked with the Dutch silver hall ma...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Original Glass Inserts, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional Gutta-Percha inkwell with original glass inserts.  
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1880s Late Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Resin

Art Deco Cut-Glass and English Sterling Silver Inkwell
Located in Bath, GB
A really handsome vintage art deco inkwell, beautifully shaped and star cut on the underside. The collar and hinged lid is made from sterling silver and the top of the lid beautifull...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

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...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Fine 19th Century Russian Siena Marble and Ormolu Inkwell
Located in Worcester, GB
Fine 19th Century Russian Siena Marble and Ormolu Inkwell A fine quality Russian inkwell dating to the late 19th century, crafted in richly veined Siena marble and mounted with detai...
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Early 20th Century Russian Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble

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 Inkwells

Materials

Iron

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece of nineteenth-century French elegance is sure to be the envy of any collector. The Napoleon III gilt bronze inkwell is a prized find, crafted in circa 1840 France with int...
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1840s French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Continental Very Unusual Gilt Metal Rheinstone Set Globe Shaped Inwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Very unusual antique continental gilt metal pedestal Rheinstone set globe shaped inkwell dating from the 19th century. The inkwell, possibly Russian or French stands raised on four b...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Antique Sevrés Porcelain Polychrome & Gilt Decorated Inkwell with Bird C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Sevrés inkwell offers porcelain construction in shaped form and having hand painted floral decoration and reserve with a bird, gilt highl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of three antique Black Forest hand carved walnut wood hinged ink wells with glass insert eyes. Made during the mid-late 1800s, in the Brienz area of Switzerland. I have seen ...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Quality pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire Dalmatian inkwells
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire Dalmatian inkwells having a quality pair of Dalmatians laying down on a blue shaped base hand p...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Ceramic

Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Desk Pen Tray With Glass Insert, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkstand with one glass for the ink in the center. Made of Gutta-Percha in a very nice condition.
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19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Resin

WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand of Rectangular Organic Flowing Form
Located in London, GB
WMF. Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand. Germany. The inkstand is of rectangular organic form with stylized clovers to the front border, plain deep welled front and smaller si...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Antique Inkwell, Bald Eagle, Pen Tray, Gilded Bronze, Signed Frecourt, Art Deco
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made from bronze. Finely chiseled and gilded. Signed "FRECOURT" by the french artist Maurice Frecourt (born 1890, Paris). Very good condition of the bronze and good...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Gold

19th Century French Inkwell
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French inkwell, Louis-Philippe period.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Parisian Art Nouveau Marble Double Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular and unique period Parisian Art Nouveau bronze. Handcrafted in Paris, France in the late 19th- early 20th century, having a rectangular marbl...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art-Deco Swedish Hammered Silver Ink Well with Silver Pen
Located in Delft, NL
An Art Deco Swedish hammered silver ink well with silver pen. It is a complete set made and marked by the same maker Kynning Silvervaruverkstad GV ...
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20th Century Swedish Inkwells

Materials

Silver

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Inkwell Signed Van De Voorde
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 6 1/2 in Width: 15 3/4 in Depth: 9 in This antique French Louis XV style bronze ormolu inkwell is truly a sight to be seen! If we take a look at the photos prov...
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20th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Avatar UR Blue Ballpoint Pen
Located in Milan, IT
Available in multiple colors, this exclusive blue ballpoint pen captures engineering and aesthetic excellence. Its silhouette is made of perfectly interlocking parts with the use of ...
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2010s Italian Inkwells

Materials

Resin

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 Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass & Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass and Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell France, circa 1870s A magnificent French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass and Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell, dating back to the...
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19th Century French Gothic Antique Inkwells

Materials

Quartz, Marble, Ormolu

Asprey Desk Set and Document Holder, English, circa 1875
Located in Incline Village, NV
The Asprey Company is an iconic British luxury home goods maker, located in London, England and was established by William Asprey in 1781, They established their current residence in London on Bond Street between 1847 and 1859 after a couple of acquisitions. They were the Nieman-Marcus of the day and made only the finest products, utilizing the best quality materials; dealing in everything from jewelry to fashion, and appealing to those wanting to buy gifts for weddings, occasions, and events. This is a customized desk set, consisting of a crystal cut glass inkwell with a brass hinged lid, resting in a velvet lined well. Markings on the velvet lining under the inkwell indicate Asprey manufacture and Bond Street location “Asprey London, 166 Bond Street 22 Albemarle Street”. To the sides of the well are two Wedgwood cameos with the typical Greek mythology themed blue and white jasperware. Resting inside the recessed pen holder is a 14-karat gold nib pen marked “no. 3”, made by Aiken & Lambert, an American company (New York City) and manufacturer of fine quality gold fountain pens. Hand engraved brass mounts are applied to the surface, while the oval shaped inkwell and pen holder rests on three bun feet. The wood is an ebonized calamander (coromandel wood) which is a rare and valuable hardwood from Sri Lanka. Also included as part of the desk set is a hinged, fold over, double sided document holder with a blotter lined interior. The exterior of the document holder is also of calamander wood, with hand engraved brass mounts to the top surface. As with the desk inkwell and pen holder, the document holder has a Wedgwood blue and white jasperware cameo...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Harewood

Antique sterling silver Treasury ink stand made by Tessiers of Bond Street 1924
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1924 by Tessiers Ltd., this handsome, Antique, George V period, Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is in the classic Treasury style, with cast scroll handles, and fou...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th-C. French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Ram Form Inkwell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-19th century French gilt bronze neo-classical style ram form inkwell. It has dual rams to possibly hold the writing instrument.
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Victorian Green Marble Inkwell with Tiger
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian green marble double inkwell with bronze trim and centered figure of tiger.
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Antique Inkwell, Crystal Glass, Silver Plated, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell made from crystal glass. The lid is silver-plated.
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Late 19th Century Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

English Victorian Bronze Double Inkwell with Horse
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian bronze double inkwell on oak base with jockey and horse motif and crystal wells.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Blue & white ceramic inkwell with circular brass stand
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century blue and white ceramic inkwell with circular pierced brass stand and brass lid. They ceramic inkwell depicts a riverside scene of birds and rushes.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
With removable globe cover revealing a removable ink-pot. The Chinese Buddha holding a quill holder in his left hand.
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1840s French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Bronze

W.M.F inkwell art nouveau racing car
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
W.M.F inkwell art nouveau racing car Origin Germany Circa 1915 Excellent condition. It has all its original parts Electroplated metal Sealed on the back The car is a Mercedes Benz of...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique 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"H. Good or...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure wearing a straw hat, together with a pair French or...
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19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

English Silver Inkwell, Stamped Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company
Located in Spencertown, NY
The rectangular inkwell with flat hinged lid, opening to reveal ceramic well and cut-glass liner beneath. Hallmarks on inside cover, rear and underside.
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20th Century English Neoclassical Inkwells

Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell
Located in valatie, NY
19th century English Leuchars & Sons brass inlaid boulle inkstand with spiral crystal inkwell, circa 1850. The inlaid base has cameos of cupids framed ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Inkwell, Bronze D´oré, Desk Utensil, Neogotic, circa 1850
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell from gilded brass. France, 1840-1860.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Gold, Brass

Silver Plate and Crystal Ink Stand
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning ink stand in Georgian style. Silver Plate and Crystal or cut glass ink wells. Candle holder to light the way. Stamped with makers marks.
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

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...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze inkwell featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkstand with two crystal inkwells. The base and the lids are made of gutta-percha, a molded resin, France, circa 1880. The lids fe...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Resin

Antique Inkwell, Shoe, Boot, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Cute antique inkwell in shape of a shoe. The original ceramic ink insert is existing.
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Late 19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Black Marble Standish Double Inkwell
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Black Marble Standish Inkwell with Cherub playing music.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

English Gilt Sterling Silver 1844 Victorian Inkstand with 2 Inkwells
Located in New York, NY
English gilt sterling silver inkstand with two glass and gilt sterling silver inkwells with pierced motifs, from 1844 (Victorian era). It measures 9'' in depth by 6 3/4'' in depth b...
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1840s English Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Déco German Silvered Metal Pen Tray and Inkwell Decorative Desk Stand by WMF
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco german silvered/plated metal pen tray and inkwell decorative desk stand by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) By: Württembergisc...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal, Silver

Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Engraved Glass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver and clear glass inkwell. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Bellied and lobed clear glass base with short inset foot and carved and engraved stylized flow...
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Silvered Bronze Inkwell in the Form of a Caparisoned Elephant
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early twentieth century silvered bronze inkwell in the form of a caparisoned elephant in mid-stride with trunk raised, the blanket opening to reveal double inkwells. Standing on a wh...
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate, Bronze

Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Church Cathedral Siena Marble
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and Rare Example of a French Patinated Bronze Architectural Style Grand Tour Regency Period Double Inkstand of rectangular outline and compact proportions. First quarter of the Nineteenth Century. This stunning offering is modelled as an ancient Gothic Style Religious building ending on a well veined Sienna Marble platform base. The Ormolu dome top finial covers complete with their internal bronze linings. An early ormolu and Sienna Marble Watch stand is included. Condition: Good condition, original good surface patination, small repair to corner of marble base, see image. Baise underneath has been replaced, nicely done. Back and front views are similar, no visible foundry marks. Height: (inkstand) 5.25" (13.5cm). Width: (at base) 7" (17.5cm). Depth: (at base) 4” (10.25cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable Fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller. Please take time to scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our Shop PATRICK HOWARD ANTIQUES...
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Inkwells

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Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made of brass with enameled ornaments. France, late 19th century. .
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Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Crystal Footed Inkstand
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver, footed inkstand with original sterling silver-mounted, panel-cut crystal inkwell, London, 1912, Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. - ma...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Inkwell with Hinged Lid
Located in Vienna, AT
Edwardian, sterling silver and rose quartz Inkwell with hinged lid, Birmingham, England, 1912, Levi & Salamon - makers. Hinged sterling lid surrounds a beautiful amber coloured middl...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Rose Quartz Inkwell with Hinged Lid
Located in Vienna, AT
Edwardian, sterling silver and rose quartz Inkwell with hinged lid, Birmingham, England, 1912, Levi & Salamon - makers. "Egg and Dart" border around edge of lid and on bottom rim of ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Early 20th century desk set, rare and great quality Mamluk Cairoware style, silver and copper inlaid brush and inkwell holder and ink blotter rocker, features a wood base with ornate...
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19th Century Moorish Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Chrome, Wrought Iron

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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