Bone Inkwells

Sterling mounted horse hoof inkwell marked by the maker C & Co. from Chester, and date marked 1920. Great piece for display on a shelf or desk.

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...

A rare and magnificent fine quality antique French gilt bronze ormolu mounted André-Charles Boulle (1642-1732) style marquetry inlaid tortoise-shell sculptural encrier (inkstand). G...

French Victorian Boulle-style square tortoise shell and brass inlaid inkwell with crystal well.

Antique English brass and crystal inkwell with small horns and brass boar head. Diameter for bottle: 2.38".

Silver inkwell with base obtained from a deer hoof. English manufacture of the late 19th century. Good condition, the ink bottle is missing. Measures: cm 6.5 x 10 H 8. Shipping is insured by Lloyd...

Exceptional inkwell made from a wild boar foot. Beautiful craftsmanship from the late 19th century. .

An exceptional and highly decorative 19th century English equestrian-themed inkwell, finely crafted in Sheffield silver plate with a richly preserved gold-washed interior. Designed i...

19th century English Leuchars & Sons brass inlaid boulle inkstand with spiral crystal inkwell, circa 1850. The inlaid base has cameos of cupids framed ...

Exceptional pen holder made from a wild boar foot. Beautiful craftsmanship from the late 19th century. .

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...

Bronze inkwell depicting a standing eagle with folded wings. The sculpture rises on a rectangular base and, as it rotates, reveals the white ceramic ink container. Stag horn beak. Si...

Rustic desk object / inkwell holder made of a deer antler mounted on a metal armature with bullet casings along the sides creating a compartment for a square inkwell adjoining a blue...

An exquisite blend of elegance and functionality, this tortoiseshell double inkwell is a true collector's delight. With its stunning glass inkwells, brass accents, and convenient sto...