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Inkwells For Sale
Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome inkwell has well-defined lines and includes spots for four writing pieces. The marble is a soft grey color and the inkwell itself nicely crafted.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand
Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand

Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand

$1,200
Antique Art Nouveau Ink Well, French, Pewter, Decorative Pen Tray, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Art Nouveau ink well. A French, pewter decorative pen tray, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Wonderful example fro...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Antique Art Nouveau Ink Well, French, Pewter, Decorative Pen Tray, Victorian
Antique Art Nouveau Ink Well, French, Pewter, Decorative Pen Tray, Victorian

Antique Art Nouveau Ink Well, French, Pewter, Decorative Pen Tray, Victorian

$788
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

$5,950
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.

$3,500
19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This exquisite inkwell exhibits the mastery of Baccarat's workmanship. The molded crystal body is decorated in one of their more rare Classic patterns Moulure Russe with concentric swirling spirals...
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Early 1900s French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

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

19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top

$2,800
English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830
Located in Paris, FR
Inkwell in agate set in a vermeil mount. The agate cut is closed by a finely chiseled lid of foliage patterns and whose grip is adorned with a head of putti. The handle, which is dec...
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1830s English George IV Antique Inkwells

Materials

Agate, Silver

English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830
English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830

English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830

$4,163
Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Malachite is one of Russia’s most prestigious stones, and its use in the creation of this rare and opulent inkwell indicates commission and ownership by an individual of considerable status. Wonderful doré bronze accents are the perfect complement to the vivid green stone. Two dipping wells and pen tray make this inkwell as functional as it is beautiful, circa 1890. Dimensions: 18 1/4” wide x 11” deep x 5 1/2” high. The 19th century proved to be the golden age of Russian malachite. The stone became a sign of prestige and a token of wealth so much so that Russian papers of the time wrote: “To afford having a big piece wrought in malachite is synonymous to owning diamonds.” Due to malachite's relatively close proximity, Russian tsars could easily obtain the malachite they needed to decorate their lavish palaces, such as the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, paneling walls and commissioning beautiful inlaid works of art. Year after year the Russian (Romanov) treasury paid increasingly unreasonable prices to hoard the best malachite, much of which went into Romanov palaces and extravagant objects d’art. The Hermitage Museum possesses a collection of over 200 examples of this “palatial” malachite...
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Late 19th Century Antique Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell

Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell

$24,850
Regency Mahogany And Brass Inkstand
Located in Essex, MA
With two ink bottles and candle holder and pen rest. Lower drawer. Brass paw feet.
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1820s English Regency Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany And Brass Inkstand
Regency Mahogany And Brass Inkstand

Regency Mahogany And Brass Inkstand

$1,500
Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exquisite Example of an Early Rosewood Travelling Writing Slope of fairly large proportions of Continental origin, possibly French. Circa first half of the Nineteenth Century prob...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC
Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC

Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC

$921
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
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

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910

$1,295
19th Century French accessories Inkwell in bronze Louis XV style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XV style bronze inkwell ,in the middle you have a marble plaque in the shape of a heart ,the bronze are finely executed,original condition Extremly rare this inkwell have its...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French accessories Inkwell in bronze Louis XV style
19th Century French accessories Inkwell in bronze Louis XV style

19th Century French accessories Inkwell in bronze Louis XV style

$5,200
George IV Bachelor Inkstand Made in Sheffield by Thomas & James Settle, 1822
Located in London, GB
In the manner of Paul Storr. A very rare George IV Bachelor Inkstand made in Sheffield in 1822 by Thomas & James Settle. This exceptionally rare Inkstand is modelled in the bachelor...
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19th Century English George IV Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

George IV Bachelor Inkstand Made in Sheffield by Thomas & James Settle, 1822
George IV Bachelor Inkstand Made in Sheffield by Thomas & James Settle, 1822

George IV Bachelor Inkstand Made in Sheffield by Thomas & James Settle, 1822

$2,271
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sèvres Porcelain and ormolu inkwell, stamped, P.C.G. The inkwell is raised by Fine fluted bun shaped feet below the beau...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

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

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

$3,200
Art Deco Glass and Brass Desk Inkwell with Pen Rest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco glass and brass desk inkwell with pen rest A very stylish piece made in heavy crystal with a brass mounted ink well and feet, these may have origi...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Glass and Brass Desk Inkwell with Pen Rest
Art Deco Glass and Brass Desk Inkwell with Pen Rest

Art Deco Glass and Brass Desk Inkwell with Pen Rest

$413
Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Victorian brass inlaid ebonised wood Boulle inkstand English, 19th century Measures: height 12.5cm, width 38cm, depth 23.5cm Made from ebonised wo...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand
Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand

Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand

$2,753 Sale Price
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Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand Inkwell 1910 Large Desk Set Pen Tray
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
An impressive oval Antique solid Silver Inkstand standing on four scroll feet with a shaped rim and two scroll handles. The Inkstand has a pair of fitted Glass Inkwells with Solid Si...
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20th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand Inkwell 1910 Large Desk Set Pen Tray
Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand Inkwell 1910 Large Desk Set Pen Tray

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand Inkwell 1910 Large Desk Set Pen Tray

$3,235
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...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Desk Set in Ceramic and Gilt Bronze, France, 1900s
Art Nouveau Desk Set in Ceramic and Gilt Bronze, France, 1900s

Art Nouveau Desk Set in Ceramic and Gilt Bronze, France, 1900s

$1,756 Sale Price
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Silver Gilt Inkstand by William Bateman II
By William Bateman II
Located in New Orleans, LA
The unbridled boldness of William IV-period silver design is on full display in this grand silver gilt inkstand by William Bateman II. Hailing from one of the most legendary silversm...
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19th Century English William IV Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver Gilt Inkstand by William Bateman II
Silver Gilt Inkstand by William Bateman II

Silver Gilt Inkstand by William Bateman II

$34,500
Quality Antique Victorian Staffordshire Greyhound
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian Staffordshire Greyhound inkwell having a greyhound laying on a shaped blue coloured base, hand painted in wonderful blue an...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

Quality Antique Victorian Staffordshire Greyhound
Quality Antique Victorian Staffordshire Greyhound

Quality Antique Victorian Staffordshire Greyhound

$392
Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco period black glass and brass desk pen holder with crest, circa 20th century. Piece holds standard size pen. Crest at front center is a scul...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest
Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest

$540 Sale Price
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Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully Carved Black Forest Ink Jar, Late 19th Century, Switzerland A gorgeous and finely crafted Black Forest style ink jar dating from the late 19th century, created in Switze...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved
Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved

Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved

$1,171
Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal Glass and Gilt Bronze Inkwell of Impressive Size
Located in London, GB
A quite stunning French cut crystal inkwell of substantial size, with extremely elegantly worked neoclassical mounts, intricate scrolling filigree and very finely detailed sphinx's a...
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1860s French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal Glass and Gilt Bronze Inkwell of Impressive Size
Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal Glass and Gilt Bronze Inkwell of Impressive Size

Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal Glass and Gilt Bronze Inkwell of Impressive Size

$9,982
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. Alabastro marble and ormolu inkwell. The inkwell is raised by elegant topie shaped ormolu feet below the beautiful Alabastro marble suppo...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Inkwell
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Inkwell

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Inkwell

$3,200
Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Nautical Bronze Double Inkwell With Pen Tray
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period Nautical gilt bronze double inkwell with pen tray By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal Arts Co.), an offshoot of Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Ear...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Nautical Bronze Double Inkwell With Pen Tray
Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Nautical Bronze Double Inkwell With Pen Tray

Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Nautical Bronze Double Inkwell With Pen Tray

$695
Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Wedgwood blue porcelain and coromandel wood inkwell desk compendium, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.
Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.

Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.

$3,000
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

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

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

$511
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" inkwell By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.13"W x 4.13"D x 3.75"H. Very good original vintage cond...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Inkwell

$1,495
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell
By Severo Calzetta da Ravenna
Located in Miami Beach, FL
After a 16th century Venetian design, winged putti with taloned legs support a turned bronze inkwell covered with a lid decorated with masks and garla...
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell

$760 Sale Price
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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

Art nouveau golden brass inkwell 1900 jugendstil desk accessorie
Art nouveau golden brass inkwell 1900 jugendstil desk accessorie

Art nouveau golden brass inkwell 1900 jugendstil desk accessorie

$1,903
Antique English Mahogany Inkwell Set with Black, Red and Copying Features
Located in New Orleans, LA
This inkwell set comes with three compartments and a glass tray.
Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Inkwells

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Inkwell Set with Black, Red and Copying Features
Antique English Mahogany Inkwell Set with Black, Red and Copying Features

Antique English Mahogany Inkwell Set with Black, Red and Copying Features

$638
Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
Located in Bath, GB
An outstanding late Victorian inkwell made from two cattle horns and mounted with silver plated fittings, a stunning combination and always highly sought-after; I haven't had one of ...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897

Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897

$1,094
Inkwell Glass and Nickel Combination Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Inkwell glass and nickel combination around 1920s Original condition.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Nickel

Inkwell Glass and Nickel Combination Around 1920s
Inkwell Glass and Nickel Combination Around 1920s

Inkwell Glass and Nickel Combination Around 1920s

$416
Antique French Louis XIV Bronze D'ore Inkwell, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis 14th Bronze D'ore Inkwell, circa 1860.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XIV Bronze D'ore Inkwell, circa 1860
Antique French Louis XIV Bronze D'ore Inkwell, circa 1860

Antique French Louis XIV Bronze D'ore Inkwell, circa 1860

$1,200
19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare and exceptional 19th century Russian gilt bronze and malachite inkwell. Gilt Sphinx with two ink deposits and double sided pen holders.
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Late 19th Century Baltic Baltic Antique Inkwells

Materials

Malachite

19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell
19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell

19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell

$9,500
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz House Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a cabin. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood and glass eyes. Found a...
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1890s German Black Forest Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz House Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz House Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz House Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s

$260
Asprey Desk Set and Document Holder, English, circa 1875
By Asprey International Limited
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

Asprey Desk Set and Document Holder, English, circa 1875
Asprey Desk Set and Document Holder, English, circa 1875

Asprey Desk Set and Document Holder, English, circa 1875

$5,500
Naturalistic Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Novelty 'Fruit Design' Ink Stand
By Daniel & Charles Houle
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1874 by Daniel & Charles Houle, this very unusual, Victorian, Antique, sterling silver ink stand has a shaped wooden base with applied silver leaf decoration ...
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1870s English Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Naturalistic Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Novelty 'Fruit Design' Ink Stand
Naturalistic Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Novelty 'Fruit Design' Ink Stand

Naturalistic Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Novelty 'Fruit Design' Ink Stand

$3,442
Antique Italian Green Marble and 'Lava Cameo' Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Antique Italian green marble and 'lava cameo' inkstand Italian, 19th century Measures: Height 10cm, diameter 14cm This charming inkstand is crafted from green marble and gilt metal....
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Metal

Antique Italian Green Marble and 'Lava Cameo' Inkstand
Antique Italian Green Marble and 'Lava Cameo' Inkstand

Antique Italian Green Marble and 'Lava Cameo' Inkstand

$7,159 Sale Price
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Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Inkwell With Letter Rack Desk Set
Located in Clearwater, FL
This sophisticated Art Deco black and gold desk set is a stunning example of 1920s elegance. Crafted from sleek black glass with luxurious brass detailing, it exudes timeless style. ...
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1920s American Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Inkwell With Letter Rack Desk Set
Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Inkwell With Letter Rack Desk Set

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Inkwell With Letter Rack Desk Set

$390
Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories
Located in London, GB
In a time of computers and technology, this antique desk set harks back to a more romantic period when people read letters at their desks by candlelig...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories
Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories

Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories

$9,362 Sale Price / set
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19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo
Located in Paris, FR
19th century black marble inkwell surmounted by a patinated bronze statue featuring Moses by Michelangelo. The statue of Moses, commissioned in 1505 by Pope Julius II for his tomb and housed in the church of San Pietro in Rome, is a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance. The Renaissance, like the Middle Ages, was a rich source of inspiration for 19th century artists, who used to imitate the works of the past. Our inkwell is provided with two gilt bronze ink...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo
19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo

19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo

$3,568
Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Crystal Jugs 20th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Gilt bronze inkwell and crystal flasks, made in the 20th century. One of the flasks has a chip in the screwing part of the cap, as shown in the pictures. Ø cm 32 Ø cm 17 h cm 9 An...
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1920s French Baroque Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Crystal Jugs 20th Century
Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Crystal Jugs 20th Century

Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Crystal Jugs 20th Century

$737
Royal Worcester Art Nouveau Blush Porcelain Desk Stand Dated 1894
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and rare Royal Worcester Art Nouveau porcelain desk stand decorated in blush colors and moulded in low relief with trailing floral designs dated 1894. The stand is of recta...
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1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

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

Royal Worcester Art Nouveau Blush Porcelain Desk Stand Dated 1894

$956
Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and large 19th century Chinoiserie inkwell with raised decoration and fine gilt bronze mounts. Porcelain inkpots and a porcelain bell.
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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot
Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot

Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot

$9,500
Modernist Nickel Bronze Art Deco Inkwell, Attributed to Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modernist nickel bronze Art Deco inkwell, attributed to Jacques Adnet.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Nickel

Modernist Nickel Bronze Art Deco Inkwell, Attributed to Jacques Adnet
Modernist Nickel Bronze Art Deco Inkwell, Attributed to Jacques Adnet

Modernist Nickel Bronze Art Deco Inkwell, Attributed to Jacques Adnet

$2,141
Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Baroque style solid brass double inkwell set with letter holder, c. 1900-1910. A gorgeous desktop accessory ornately adorned with cherubs, flowers and scrolling acanthus leaves. In...
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Early 1900s European Baroque Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand
Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand

$450
Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a winning combination of brass and silver plate and retaining his wonderful two original...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880
Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880

$2,478
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear
By Brienz Switzerland
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 ...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear

Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear

$1,183
René Lalique Clear & Frosted Glass 'Trois Papillons' Inkwell
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
René Lalique clear and frosted with signs of some light blue staining to glass 'Trois Papillons' Inkwell with some signs of light blue staining. Moulded and engraved makers mark, 'R....
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Glass

René Lalique Clear & Frosted Glass 'Trois Papillons' Inkwell
René Lalique Clear & Frosted Glass 'Trois Papillons' Inkwell

René Lalique Clear & Frosted Glass 'Trois Papillons' Inkwell

$3,483
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped, Pen Tray
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made from bronze, gilded. Very good condition of the bronze work.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped, Pen Tray
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped, Pen Tray

Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped, Pen Tray

$368
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
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

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell

$795
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

Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890
Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890

Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890

$1,996
Eclectic Collection of Five Continental Dog-Form Inkwells
Located in London, GB
Eclectic collection of five Continental dog-form inkwells Continental, circa 1900 Measures: Largest: Height 12cm, width 30cm, depth 18cm Smallest: Height 10cm, diameter 7.5cm T...
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Early 20th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Eclectic Collection of Five Continental Dog-Form Inkwells
Eclectic Collection of Five Continental Dog-Form Inkwells

Eclectic Collection of Five Continental Dog-Form Inkwells

$4,185 Sale Price / set
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Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Patinated Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period patinated bronze inkwell featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: 4"W x 4"D x 2"H. Good o...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Patinated Bronze Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Patinated Bronze Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Patinated Bronze Inkwell

$1,295
W.M.F inkwell art nouveau racing car
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
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

W.M.F inkwell art nouveau racing car
W.M.F inkwell art nouveau racing car

W.M.F inkwell art nouveau racing car

$3,500
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

Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880
Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880

Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880

$598 Sale Price
24% Off
Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign Grand Tour neoclassical patinated bronze campaign inkwell. Finely cast and chased patinated bronze inkwell decorated...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign
Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign

Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign

$771
Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells
By William Brownfield
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...
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells
Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells

Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells

$585
Giant Art Deco Desk Set Extinguishing Cradle made of Serpentine, Germany 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
This mighty desk set stood on the desk of a company director in the 1920s in an imposing office. This masculine set still exudes prestige today and is an exclusive highlight on the e...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Serpentine

Giant Art Deco Desk Set Extinguishing Cradle made of Serpentine, Germany 1920s
Giant Art Deco Desk Set Extinguishing Cradle made of Serpentine, Germany 1920s

Giant Art Deco Desk Set Extinguishing Cradle made of Serpentine, Germany 1920s

$513 Sale Price / set
28% Off
Antique Grand Tour Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Set Inkstand English Regency 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and Rare Example of an English Grand Tour Regency period brass inlaid Mahogany Inkstand of rectangular outline and generous proportions. First quarter of the Nineteenth Cent...
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19th Century English Grand Tour Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Grand Tour Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Set Inkstand English Regency 19Ct
Antique Grand Tour Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Set Inkstand English Regency 19Ct

Antique Grand Tour Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Set Inkstand English Regency 19Ct

$1,040

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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