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Inkwells For Sale
French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell
By Albert Cheuret
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau oval shaped bronze inkwell with pine cones and needles design (signed: ALBERT CHEURET)
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell
French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell

19th Century French Gilt Spelter Inkwell with Rooster Sculpture Signed A. Bossu
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique inkwell in a man’s office or study. Created in France, circa 1880, and built of spelter, the desk accessory sits on five small d...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells

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Spelter

19th Century French Gilt Spelter Inkwell with Rooster Sculpture Signed A. Bossu
19th Century French Gilt Spelter Inkwell with Rooster Sculpture Signed A. Bossu

19th Century French Gilt Spelter Inkwell with Rooster Sculpture Signed A. Bossu

Set of Two French Macassar Inkwells
By Jacques Adnet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French Macassar inkwell Art Deco ebony Macassar and crystal glass. Macassar ebony cover with a crystal reservoir in Cubist Art Deco form. Made in luxury Macassar wood with original c...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

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Crystal

Set of Two French Macassar Inkwells
Set of Two French Macassar Inkwells

Set of Two French Macassar Inkwells

Antique Old Vienna Paris Porcelain Inkwell and Ink Blotter Desk Set - 2 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Old Vienna Paris Porcelain Inkwell and Ink Blotter Desk Set - 2 Pc Set. item features Painted scenes, beautiful color, crown mark to inkwell, ver nice antique set. Circa Ear...
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Early 1900s Other Antique Inkwells

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Porcelain

Antique Old Vienna Paris Porcelain Inkwell and Ink Blotter Desk Set - 2 Pc Set
Antique Old Vienna Paris Porcelain Inkwell and Ink Blotter Desk Set - 2 Pc Set

Antique Old Vienna Paris Porcelain Inkwell and Ink Blotter Desk Set - 2 Pc Set

Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian Edwardian inkwell box Beautiful and very attractive inkwell, created in England during the Victorian and the Edwardian periods, back in the 1...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling

Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling

19th Century French Grand Tour Patinated Iron Napoleon’s Tomb Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
A mid 19th century Grand Tour, French, Inkwell in the form of Napoleon’s tomb. The patinated black iron tomb with removable lid revealing a sand sifter a...
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Mid-19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Inkwells

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Grand Tour Patinated Iron Napoleon’s Tomb Inkwell
19th Century French Grand Tour Patinated Iron Napoleon’s Tomb Inkwell

19th Century French Grand Tour Patinated Iron Napoleon’s Tomb Inkwell

Art Nouveau Loetz Styled Green Iridescent Art Glass Inkwell with Brass Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique art glass inkwell is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The body of the inkw...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Loetz Styled Green Iridescent Art Glass Inkwell with Brass Top
Art Nouveau Loetz Styled Green Iridescent Art Glass Inkwell with Brass Top

Art Nouveau Loetz Styled Green Iridescent Art Glass Inkwell with Brass Top

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) 4 piece bronze inkwell set with swan design. Inkwell, paperweight, pen holder, sandwell for cleaning nibs.(PRICED AS SET...
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19th Century Empire Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan
4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan

Fantastic Gilt Bronze Brass and Cut Glass Horseman & Hound Dog Desk Inkwell Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Marvelously detailed French antique desk accessory inkwell made of gilt bronze and nickel plate having sculptural horseman in period outfit acco...
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Early 1900s French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Fantastic Gilt Bronze Brass and Cut Glass Horseman & Hound Dog Desk Inkwell Set
Fantastic Gilt Bronze Brass and Cut Glass Horseman & Hound Dog Desk Inkwell Set

Fantastic Gilt Bronze Brass and Cut Glass Horseman & Hound Dog Desk Inkwell Set

Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Double inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze" Important double inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilded bronze with nice neo-classical decorations, XIXth century. H: 12cm, W...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand, London 1901, Gallery Border
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Ernest Damant, this striking, Victorian, antique sterling silver ink stand, features shaped and pierced gallery borders, and two glass ink wells...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand, London 1901, Gallery Border
Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand, London 1901, Gallery Border

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand, London 1901, Gallery Border

Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Walter and John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass inkstand / desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian silver inkstand / desk standish, has a rectangular shaped form. This Victorian inkstand...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish

Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish

Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The form of this rare encrier is based on the model of the known faience master Johann Georg Buchwald, who produced it first in the manufacture of Marieberg, later also in Eckernförd...
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Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Inkwells

Materials

Faience

Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf
Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf

Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf

Antique English Ormolu and Malachite Inkwell, Circa 1860-1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English ormolu & malachite inkwell, circa 1860-1880.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Antique English Ormolu and Malachite Inkwell, Circa 1860-1880.
Antique English Ormolu and Malachite Inkwell, Circa 1860-1880.

Antique English Ormolu and Malachite Inkwell, Circa 1860-1880.

Late 19th Century 'Sormani' Ormolu Inkwell
By Paul Somani
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century gilded ormolu desk inkwell, stamped; Sormani, Paris. Having wonderful stylized scrolling foliate and shell like decoration, with a hinged central lid...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Inkwells

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Ormolu

Late 19th Century 'Sormani' Ormolu Inkwell
Late 19th Century 'Sormani' Ormolu Inkwell

Late 19th Century 'Sormani' Ormolu Inkwell

Antique Pair of Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwells
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique pair of Staffordshire Greyhound inkwells on raised blue cobalt bases with gilt decoration. In perfect original condition, no cracks, chips o...
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19th Century English Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Pair of Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwells
Antique Pair of Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwells

Antique Pair of Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwells

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular base mounted with a round lidded ink pot with a porcelain container and a sand pot, each raised on winged lion feet, centered by a ...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'
Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'

English Sterling Silver Capstan Inkwell With Pocket Watch - Edwardian
Located in London, GB
Very highly sought-after, this is a lovely example of an inkwell with the pocket watch lid. Made from sterling silver, the inkwell is hallmarked forBirmingham 1906, Edwardian in era. The watch is the original and has been overhauled and cleaned by our clock repairer...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Capstan Inkwell With Pocket Watch - Edwardian
English Sterling Silver Capstan Inkwell With Pocket Watch - Edwardian

English Sterling Silver Capstan Inkwell With Pocket Watch - Edwardian

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Nice inkwell of the 19th century with its two ink receptacles and the stamp holder" Inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze and glass, 19th century, with its two ink receptacle...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells

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Bronze

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century

Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century library writing barometric / barometer pen holder and ink stand, Circa 1860s-1880s. Made of brass featuring pewter inkwell with glass dome reservoir and slots f...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Brass, Pewter

Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"
Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"

Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"

Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century double Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved displaying a bird eating nuts & floral leaves / walnuts. Carved by a master carve...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century
Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century

Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century

French Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Pembroke, MA
Rouge marble and gilt bronze inkwell with seated angel, in the neoclassical style, signed "Francois Flamand".
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
French Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

French Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Gothic English Ink Stand, circa 1880
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 brass & wood ink stand, English. Gothic Revival brass strapwork. Ebonized trim accents. Burl walnut. 10 1/2" W., 7 7/16" D., 3 5/16" H. Whitehall Antiques is a family bus...
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1880s English Gothic Revival Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Gothic English Ink Stand, circa 1880
Gothic English Ink Stand, circa 1880

Gothic English Ink Stand, circa 1880

"The Kiss, " Romantic, Rare Bronze Inkwell/Pen Tray with Nudes and Aquatic Motif
By Otto Strandman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and striking, this large, bronze desk accessory, a combination inkwell and large pen tray, depicts nude male and female figures, shown at the crest of a wave, in the midst of a gentle kiss. This sculpture puts the couple in an aquatic setting, almost as if they are mermaid and merman, with the movement of water and the cresting of waves shown throughout the piece. The sculptor, Otto Strandman...
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1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Inkwells

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Bronze

"The Kiss, " Romantic, Rare Bronze Inkwell/Pen Tray with Nudes and Aquatic Motif
"The Kiss, " Romantic, Rare Bronze Inkwell/Pen Tray with Nudes and Aquatic Motif

"The Kiss, " Romantic, Rare Bronze Inkwell/Pen Tray with Nudes and Aquatic Motif

English Victorian Papier-Mache and Crystal Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache floral design oval double inkwell with fluted crystal wells and handles.  
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20th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

English Victorian Papier-Mache and Crystal Inkwell
English Victorian Papier-Mache and Crystal Inkwell

English Victorian Papier-Mache and Crystal Inkwell

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.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass

19th Century Crystal Inkwell
19th Century Crystal Inkwell

19th Century Crystal Inkwell

Antique Continental Ceramic Pink & Gilt Striped Shell or Oil Lamp Styled Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique ceramic inkwell is presumed to have been made in Continental Europe in circa 1880 in the period Victorian style. The inkwell is cl...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Ceramic

Antique Continental Ceramic Pink & Gilt Striped Shell or Oil Lamp Styled Inkwell
Antique Continental Ceramic Pink & Gilt Striped Shell or Oil Lamp Styled Inkwell

Antique Continental Ceramic Pink & Gilt Striped Shell or Oil Lamp Styled Inkwell

19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th century) bronze dore rectangular inkwell on 4 clawed feet with relief (signed BARBEDIENNE).  
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19th Century Empire Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed
19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed

19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed

French Louis XV Bronze Dore Inkwell/Candleholder
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore filigree double inkwell with candleholder sides and griffins.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Bronze Dore Inkwell/Candleholder
French Louis XV Bronze Dore Inkwell/Candleholder

French Louis XV Bronze Dore Inkwell/Candleholder

19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-century dore gold stag double ink well is an elegant and ornate piece crafted with a sense of luxury typical of the era. The glass Jars with delicate tops make this piece except...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set
19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set

19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set

English Victorian Bronze Double Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian bronze inkwell with 2 crystal wells with finial tops and side handles on 4 scroll legs.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Crystal, Bronze

English Victorian Bronze Double Inkwell
English Victorian Bronze Double Inkwell

English Victorian Bronze Double 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

Materials

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

English Desk Set Inkwell
Located in Westwood, NJ
An early English Queen Anne brass inkwell desk set with a walnut base on brass feet.
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Early 19th Century Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

English Desk Set Inkwell
English Desk Set Inkwell

English Desk Set Inkwell

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

French Victorian Bronze Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze square inkwell with 2 cornucopia pen holders.  
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Victorian Bronze Inkwell
French Victorian Bronze Inkwell

French Victorian Bronze Inkwell

Very Large and Fine 19th Century Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Chinoiserie and gilt bronze inkwell with a decorated scene. Fine gilt bronze detail with a patinated Oriental figure in the center and inkpots with mo...
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Late 18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Very Large and Fine 19th Century Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Very Large and Fine 19th Century Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Very Large and Fine 19th Century Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Three Sterling Silver Mounted Commemorative Horse Hoof Inkwells
Located in London, GB
These interesting inkwells were crafted in Britain between the Victorian period and early to mid-20th century. The works have been created from horse hooves, applied with sterling silver mounts. Each hoof has been set onto a silver horseshoe and features a silver top and lid. Two of the tops have been engraved to imitate real horse hair, while the third is more simple, with banded ornament. All three have been given covers, two of which feature commemorative inscriptions. One lid states, ‘The Grey/1907-1917’ — presumably the name of the favourite racehorse, whose hoof this is — and another reads, ‘Mavourneen/ Died June 29th / Aged 53’. ‘Mavourneen’ is an Irish Gaelic word meaning ‘my beloved’. The dedicatee’s age of 53 implies that they were a human, perhaps a jokey, or racehorse owner. The lids open up onto a silver-lined interior, intended to be used for storing ink as part of a desk arrangement. The inkwells are stamped, on their underside, with silver hallmarks and maker’s marks, ‘J.T.’ and ‘C & CS’. This set of three horse hoof inkwells...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Three Sterling Silver Mounted Commemorative Horse Hoof Inkwells
Three Sterling Silver Mounted Commemorative Horse Hoof Inkwells

Three Sterling Silver Mounted Commemorative Horse Hoof Inkwells

Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Inkwell, circa 1890
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XV Style gilt bronze and Sèvres style Porcelain inkwell. French, circa 1890. This elegant and sophisticated inkwell is of sarcophagus form with finely painted por...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Inkwell, circa 1890
Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Inkwell, circa 1890

Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Inkwell, circa 1890

Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th century Edwardian double inkwell with horseshoe pen holder This double inkwell desk set has two glass inkwells that sit upon a wooden base with an attached horseshoe that...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder
Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder

Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder

Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Engraved Glass Inkwell
By Tiffany & Co.
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

Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Engraved Glass Inkwell
Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Engraved Glass Inkwell

Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Engraved Glass Inkwell

Antique French Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau inkwell. Made by Emile Langlois in Paris, ca 1920. Hemispheric clear glass bowl with garland acid-etched to sides and diaper cut to underside. Neck collar 950 silver as i...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique French Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Inkwell
Antique French Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Inkwell

Antique French Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Inkwell

Edwardian Sterling Silver 'Anvil' Inkwell by George Unite & Sons
By George Unite & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare and unusual antique Edwardian English sterling silver anvil inkwell; part of antique silver and glassware collection. This exceptional an...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver 'Anvil' Inkwell by George Unite & Sons
Edwardian Sterling Silver 'Anvil' Inkwell by George Unite & Sons

Edwardian Sterling Silver 'Anvil' Inkwell by George Unite & Sons

Antique English Presentation Inkwell & Desk Set with Horse Jockey Theme
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique desk set has no maker's signature, but is presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1890 and done in the period ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Antique English Presentation Inkwell & Desk Set with Horse Jockey Theme
Antique English Presentation Inkwell & Desk Set with Horse Jockey Theme

Antique English Presentation Inkwell & Desk Set with Horse Jockey Theme

Repousse Gorham Sterling Silver Inkwell Custom Order Ornate, 1887 Hollowware
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Repousse by Gorham monumental inkwell with repousse design, gadroon borders, and beading. It has a vaseline glass insert; the glass insert has a chip. The piece has a monogram that r...
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Late 19th Century Antique Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Repousse Gorham Sterling Silver Inkwell Custom Order Ornate, 1887 Hollowware
Repousse Gorham Sterling Silver Inkwell Custom Order Ornate, 1887 Hollowware

Repousse Gorham Sterling Silver Inkwell Custom Order Ornate, 1887 Hollowware

Bronze and Cryastal Double Inkwell
Located in Water Mill, NY
19th century bronze and crystal prob. Baccarat with very heavy double inkwells.
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19th Century French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Bronze and Cryastal Double Inkwell
Bronze and Cryastal Double Inkwell

Bronze and Cryastal Double Inkwell

Antique Edwardian Elkington Inkwell, 1890
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Toledo, OH
This antique Edwardian inkwell from 1890 is covered in ornate detailing and was made by Elkington. Elkington was established in 1830's - 1963 in Birmingham, England. This inkwell has...
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1890s Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Antique Edwardian Elkington Inkwell, 1890
Antique Edwardian Elkington Inkwell, 1890

Antique Edwardian Elkington Inkwell, 1890

19th Century Small Inkwell in Porcelain and Silver-Gilt in Sevres Style
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Paris, FR
Small inkwell crafted in porcelain, the paunch and lid decorated with a frieze of polychromatic floral motives highlighted with gold. The lid topped by a pine cone finial features a ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver

19th Century Small Inkwell in Porcelain and Silver-Gilt in Sevres Style
19th Century Small Inkwell in Porcelain and Silver-Gilt in Sevres Style

19th Century Small Inkwell in Porcelain and Silver-Gilt in Sevres Style

Antique French Belle Époque Classical Silver Inkwell on Stand
Located in New York, NY
French 950 silver inkwell on stand, circa 1910. Straight sides with vertically applied strapwork bands; curved bottom and raised foot. Cover hinged and domed with flower-head finial....
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique French Belle Époque Classical Silver Inkwell on Stand
Antique French Belle Époque Classical Silver Inkwell on Stand

Antique French Belle Époque Classical Silver Inkwell on Stand

Inkwell in Yellow Siena Marble and Gilded Bronze, Italy, Late 1800s
Located in Milano, IT
Inkwell in yellow Siena marble with a gilt bronze bust of Napoleon at the top. On the sides, gilded bronze inkwells with finely chiseled fret decorations and leafy scrolls. The inkwe...
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Inkwell in Yellow Siena Marble and Gilded Bronze, Italy, Late 1800s
Inkwell in Yellow Siena Marble and Gilded Bronze, Italy, Late 1800s

Inkwell in Yellow Siena Marble and Gilded Bronze, Italy, Late 1800s

Crystal Pen Tray – A Luxurious Blend of Crystal and Brass for Your Desk
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Elevate your workspace with the sleek and stylish Crystal Pen Tray. This modern desk accessory features a sophisticated combination of clear crystal and brass accents, offering a min...
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2010s American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Crystal Pen Tray – A Luxurious Blend of Crystal and Brass for Your Desk
Crystal Pen Tray – A Luxurious Blend of Crystal and Brass for Your Desk

Crystal Pen Tray – A Luxurious Blend of Crystal and Brass for Your Desk

19th Century Paper Mache and Crystal Inkwell
Located in Water Mill, NY
19th century papier mâché and mother-of-pearl with elaborately carved inkwells.
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19th Century English Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century Paper Mache and Crystal Inkwell
19th Century Paper Mache and Crystal Inkwell

19th Century Paper Mache and Crystal Inkwell

Silvered Brass Standish
Located in Westwood, NJ
An early silvered brass four-piece Standish with a scalloped edge base and handle.
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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Silvered Brass Standish
Silvered Brass Standish

Silvered Brass Standish

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.
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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.
Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

20th Century Sterling Silver Galleried Double Inkstand

Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and rare large figural inkwell, beautifully executed in the form of an Owl with fine detail. The hinged head lifts to reveal a fitted ink chamber which looks to be a ...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890
Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890

Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890

Early 19th Century French Ormolu-Gilded Inkwell
Located in Copenhagen, K
French cut-glass, Palisander and ormolu inkwell. Sneaks as handle and claw on ball feet. Original glass wells and two drawers.
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century French Ormolu-Gilded Inkwell
Early 19th Century French Ormolu-Gilded Inkwell

Early 19th Century French Ormolu-Gilded Inkwell

19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
A doré bronze and marble inkwell. It is French in the Empire style. Compartments have their little glass containers for ink and are all original.
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1890s French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble Inkwell
19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble Inkwell

19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble Inkwell

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
By J. C. Vickery
Located in London, GB
Victorian era inkstand with Boulle marquetry in ebonised wood and brass English, dated 1853 Measures: Height 17cm, width 38.5cm, depth 27.5cm This 19th Century English inkstand ...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and 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.

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