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Gilded Bronze and Turquoise Enameled Earthenware Inkstand By Theodore Deck.
Gilded Bronze and Turquoise Enameled Earthenware Inkstand By Theodore Deck.

Gilded Bronze and Turquoise Enameled Earthenware Inkstand By Theodore Deck.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gilded bronze and turquoise enameled earthenware inkstand by Theodore Deck from the Napoleon III period, 19th century. Inkwell by Theodore Deck, from the Napoleon III period, 19th c...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

James Deakin and Sons Silver Plate Ink Well and Sterling Fountain Pen
James Deakin and Sons Silver Plate Ink Well and Sterling Fountain Pen

James Deakin and Sons Silver Plate Ink Well and Sterling Fountain Pen

By James Deakin & Sons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A distinguished ink well set by James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield, England. The ensemble features two capped ink wells with finely cut glass containers, accompanied by a sterling silver...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Inkwell with Beetle Relief, France, Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century
Inkwell with Beetle Relief, France, Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century

Inkwell with Beetle Relief, France, Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century

Located in Greven, DE

Inkwell with Beetle Relief Origin: France Material: clear pressed glass, silver-plated metal lid Date: circa 1900 Dimensions: H × W × D: 11 × 8 × 8 cm Description: Square inkwell ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest

Located in Haarlem, NL

Very cute set of two 19th century Black Forest, Schwarzwald, Forêt Noir carved walnut dog and cat heads with glass eyes and ink well with log pen rest. Intricate carved detail to hair, teeth, eyes and paws. The cat has green glass eyes, has painted stripes and the log is painted darker. The inkwell insert...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Bone, Walnut

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

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

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

French Neoclassic Walnut Veneer & Brass Inkwell, 2nd quarter 19th century
French Neoclassic Walnut Veneer & Brass Inkwell, 2nd quarter 19th century

French Neoclassic Walnut Veneer & Brass Inkwell, 2nd quarter 19th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

the inkwell covered in walnut veneer and trimmed in brass, featuring lion masks at the sides and paw feet, brass covers atop the inkwells and a brass pen tray, with a sneaky side dr...

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1830s French Neoclassical Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Inkwell w/ Chinese Jade and Carnelian and Silver Mounts by Edward Farmer, 1920s
Inkwell w/ Chinese Jade and Carnelian and Silver Mounts by Edward Farmer, 1920s

Inkwell w/ Chinese Jade and Carnelian and Silver Mounts by Edward Farmer, 1920s

By Edward Farmer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Memorialized as an art and antique dealer and "collector of Chinese jades and porcelains" in a 1942 obituary in the New York Times, Edward Farmer, like his father, traveled to China ...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Jade, Silver

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen
Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Rare. Similar pieces are pictured in "Louis Lawrence : Hirado Prince of Porcelains. Lid not original. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

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

Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Art Deco inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s Original condition.

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Nickel

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

Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning early Art Nouveau threaded iridescent art glass inkwell, circa 1900s. The piece features a gorgeous array of rainbow iridescence from pinks to ...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Art Glass

Bronze Chinese Dragon Boat Inkwell 19th Century
Bronze Chinese Dragon Boat Inkwell 19th Century

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...

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19th Century European Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French Art Nouveau Desk Table Lamp by Charles Schneider, C. 1920
French Art Nouveau Desk Table Lamp by Charles Schneider, C. 1920

French Art Nouveau Desk Table Lamp by Charles Schneider, C. 1920

By Charles Schneider

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

Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.
Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.

Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.

Located in Milan, IT

A rare 19th-century inkwell and dusting pan made of bronze-patinated cast brass, with gilded details, depicting John Falstaff, inspired by Friedrich Wilhelm August Castner. Composed ...

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Late 19th Century German Other Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique French Empire-Style Bronze Double Inkwell with Crystal Wells

Antique French Empire-Style Bronze Double Inkwell with Crystal Wells

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze scalloped edge double inkwell on 4 claw feet with crystal wells and handles.

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19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Baccarat Déposé, Gilded Brass, Late 19th Century
Antique Inkwell, Baccarat Déposé, Gilded Brass, Late 19th Century

Antique Inkwell, Baccarat Déposé, Gilded Brass, Late 19th Century

Located in Greven, DE

Exceptional inkwell with pen tray made of BACCARAT crystal. The rectangular pen tray has a cube-shaped inkwell holder in the center, closed with a gild...

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Late 19th Century Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

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

Art Nouveau Blue Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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

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1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau French Inkwell Hand of Glory Inkwell, Gilt Bronze
Art Nouveau French Inkwell Hand of Glory Inkwell, Gilt Bronze

Art Nouveau French Inkwell Hand of Glory Inkwell, Gilt Bronze

Located in Valladolid, ES

Elegant tabletop inkwell made in France in the early 20th century, following the aesthetic of Belle Époque designs. The piece is structured around an iconographic motif with a long ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu, Pewter

French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass & Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell
French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass & Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell

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

French Empire Bronze Inkwell After the Roman Oil Lamps, c. 1815–25
French Empire Bronze Inkwell After the Roman Oil Lamps, c. 1815–25

French Empire Bronze Inkwell After the Roman Oil Lamps, c. 1815–25

Located in Atlanta, GA

A richly detailed French Empire bronze and brass inkwell conceived in the archeological revival manner, after the form of ancient Roman oil lamps. The central reservoir, cast with a ...

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Early 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

Art Nouveau Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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

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1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts
French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts

French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts

Located in Nashville, TN

Second Empire green glass inkwell circa 1870 .rare color .Encased in gilt metal Empire styled mounts ,swans drinking from a fountain. The lid shows a woman with bust . The ovoid gree...

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Early 1900s French Empire Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Doré Large Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Doré Large Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Chinese" pattern gilt bronze large inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.38"W x 6.38"...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Chinoiserie Turquoise-Blue Porcelain Encrier Table Lamp
French Chinoiserie Turquoise-Blue Porcelain Encrier Table Lamp

French Chinoiserie Turquoise-Blue Porcelain Encrier Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

The underside of the cherry-blossom decorated palanquin forming the shade over the court figure with phoenix resting on the gilt-bronze mounted carton Pierre panel.

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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Victorian Brass Inkwell with Winged Griffons & Integrated Pen Tray
19th Century Victorian Brass Inkwell with Winged Griffons & Integrated Pen Tray

19th Century Victorian Brass Inkwell with Winged Griffons & Integrated Pen Tray

Located in Stamford, CT

Late 19th century Victorian brass inkwell with winged griffons and a integrated pen tray. This is an impressive large 19th century Victorian brass inkwell accompanied on each side by...

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1890s French Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique sterling silver Treasury ink stand made by Tessiers of Bond Street 1924
Antique sterling silver Treasury ink stand made by Tessiers of Bond Street 1924

Antique sterling silver Treasury ink stand made by Tessiers of Bond Street 1924

By Tessier, London 1

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

JOHN GRINSELL & SONS 1904 Edwardian Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Tray In .925
JOHN GRINSELL & SONS 1904 Edwardian Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Tray In .925

JOHN GRINSELL & SONS 1904 Edwardian Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Tray In .925

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Miami, FL

An inkwell desk tray designed by John Grinsell & Sons. This is a very elegant desk inkwell tray set created in London England by the silversmith company of John Grinsell & Sons, bac...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Inkwell (1907)
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Inkwell (1907)

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Inkwell (1907)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver parcel gilt inkwell made by R & S Garrard & Co; part of our antique silver and glassware collect...

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Early 1900s English Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver

20thC English Solid Silver Novelty "Shuttlecock" Inkwell, Birmingham c.1928
20thC English Solid Silver Novelty "Shuttlecock" Inkwell, Birmingham c.1928

20thC English Solid Silver Novelty "Shuttlecock" Inkwell, Birmingham c.1928

By Sanders & Mackenzie

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A novelty 20th Century English solid silver novelty “shuttlecock” inkwell. Designed in the form of a badminton shuttlecock, it features detailed plumage and accurate proportions. Ope...

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20th Century British Other Inkwells

Materials

Silver

1920s Art Deco Egyptian Revival Brass Pyramid Inkwell With Milk Glass Holder
1920s Art Deco Egyptian Revival Brass Pyramid Inkwell With Milk Glass Holder

1920s Art Deco Egyptian Revival Brass Pyramid Inkwell With Milk Glass Holder

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original 1920s Art Deco era Egyptian Revival pyramid-shaped brass inkwell with milk glass ink container. The ink well has a top-hinged lid for easy access to ink when needed and is a...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902
Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902

Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902

Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902. Joseph Reinemann, Munich, a Jugendstil silvered pewter novelty desk inkwell in the form of a grotesque bi...

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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Antique Victorian Walnut & Ebonised Brass Mounted Inkstand
Antique Victorian Walnut & Ebonised Brass Mounted Inkstand

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...

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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Wood, 1920-1930
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Wood, 1920-1930

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Wood, 1920-1930

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful handmade Black Forest inkwell. Around 1920 / 1930. Depiction of a chamois. Wood with glass eyes.

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1920s Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut

Sterling Silver-Mounted Pairpoint "Controlled Bubbles" Crystal Inkwell
Sterling Silver-Mounted Pairpoint "Controlled Bubbles" Crystal Inkwell

Sterling Silver-Mounted Pairpoint "Controlled Bubbles" Crystal Inkwell

By Goodnow & Jenks

Located in New York, NY

Sterling silver-mounted, Pairpoint "controlled bubbles" crystal inkwell, Goodnow & Jenks, Boston, circa 1890s-1900. Monogrammed (script, interlocking HLL?) sterling silver lid has se...

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Cartier Pasha Inkwell
Cartier Pasha Inkwell

Cartier Pasha Inkwell

By Cartier

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice little Cartier Crystal Inkwell. It came with a matching Pasha Pen. It is dated 1989 and signed on the interior of the lid and features the logo on the...

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1980s French Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson
Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson

Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson

By Samson & Cie

Located in Paris, FR

Small famille verte porcelain inkwell decorated with enameled flowerpots, foliage, and stylized rinceaux. The inkwell is set on a gilt bronze b...

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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Inkwells

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Rose Quartz Inkwell with Hinged Lid
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Rose Quartz Inkwell with Hinged Lid

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Rose Quartz Inkwell with Hinged Lid

By Levi & Salaman

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

Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Signed Gaston Bigard, 1910s, France
Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Signed Gaston Bigard, 1910s, France

Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Signed Gaston Bigard, 1910s, France

By Gaston Bigard

Located in Greven, DE

Exceptional beautiful inkwell by the french artist and sculptor Gaston Bigard. Signed at the lid "BIGARD". Ceramic with authentic craquele lacquer and a brass lid with beautiful Art ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Double Inkwell on Sterling Silver Tray by J E Caldwell & Co.
Antique Art Nouveau Double Inkwell on Sterling Silver Tray by J E Caldwell & Co.

Antique Art Nouveau Double Inkwell on Sterling Silver Tray by J E Caldwell & Co.

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Antique Art Nouveau double inkwell on sterling silver tray by J E Caldwell & Co., circa 1900. This stunning piece features two square crystal wells with etched floral designs in the ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique English Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Inkwell by John Grinsell & Sons
Antique English Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Inkwell by John Grinsell & Sons

Antique English Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Inkwell by John Grinsell & Sons

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

An Art Nouveau sterling silver pocket watch inkwell dating to 1912. The square glass inkwell is cut with a diamond quilt pattern and mounted with a hinged sterling silver lid hallmar...

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1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell
Vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell

Vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell

By Cartier

Located in NEWARK, GB

A fine vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell. It is a melon shaped inkwell with a chunky ribbed crystal body, reflecting the light beautifully, the ...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920
Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920

Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920

Located in Paris, FR

Very elegant French Art Deco inkwell in gilt bronze and portor black marble with its white and golden veins. The inkwell stands on three beautiful round gilt bronze feet. It has a pe...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Spanish Talavera Inkwell - Hand-Painted Faience with Animals & Floral Motifs
Spanish Talavera Inkwell - Hand-Painted Faience with Animals & Floral Motifs

Spanish Talavera Inkwell - Hand-Painted Faience with Animals & Floral Motifs

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

This charming and highly decorative antique Spanish inkwell is crafted in the traditional Talavera de la Reina style, likely dating to the late 18th or early 19th century. The square...

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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Inkwells

Materials

Faience

French Champlevé Enamel Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
French Champlevé Enamel Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century

French Champlevé Enamel Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A French Champlevé enamel inkwell from the 19th century, created in the opulent Napoleon III style. Crafted from gilded bronze with finely detailed polychrome enamel in shades of t...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell
French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell

French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell

Located in London, GB

A highly rare and remarkably sophisticated French Charles X period luxury desk accessory, measuring 33 cm in height. Designed as an exceptional suspension inkwell (encrier), this pie...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkwell with Pen Rest
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkwell with Pen Rest

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkwell with Pen Rest

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1880, this elegant desk inkwell is a refined example of Louis XVI style design. The square base is fashioned from richly veined dark green marble with molded ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, 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

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

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Inkwell by Albert Marionnet, 'French'
Art Nouveau Inkwell by Albert Marionnet, 'French'

Art Nouveau Inkwell by Albert Marionnet, 'French'

By Albert Marionnet

Located in Paris, FR

Late 19th century Art Nouveau inkwell and tidy crafted of bronze with brown and black patina, featuring an eagle with spread wings on a rock. This desktop piece includes two containers for ink hidden in the naturalist landscape. Signed on the base A Marionnet and underneath A. Marionnet BRONZES...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

English Art Moderne Silver Inkwell
English Art Moderne Silver Inkwell

English Art Moderne Silver Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

English Art Moderne round silver inkwell. (Portsea 1941)

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Inkwells

English Arts & Crafts Mahogany and Brass Inkwell
English Arts & Crafts Mahogany and Brass Inkwell

English Arts & Crafts Mahogany and Brass Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

English Arts & Crafts (Gothic Revival-style) mahogany and brass trimmed double inkwell with glass jewels and drawer.   

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20th Century Gothic Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century Baccarat Inkwell
19th Century Baccarat Inkwell

19th Century Baccarat Inkwell

Located in Tampa, FL

A Baccarat crystal inkwell with decorated bronze. Circa 19th century, France. The interior is two inches deep and the opening is one inch wide.

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1890s French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

Antique English Victorian Boulle Inkwell by JC Vickery
Antique English Victorian Boulle Inkwell by JC Vickery

Antique English Victorian Boulle Inkwell by JC Vickery

By J. C. Vickery

Located in Northampton, GB

The inkwell with a square base having four faceted faces leading up to a central boulle lidded square glass inkwell with brass collar. The Boulle work finished in typical fashion wit...

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

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.

Find a collection of unique metal inkwells to suit any taste on 1stDibs or shop by style. Browse a range of Art Nouveau inkwells, Victorian inkwells, Art Deco inkwells and more. Search our selection of inkwells to find the perfect piece for any space.