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Material: Glass
Bohemian Czech Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell with Water Lily Overlay
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Bohemian Czech Art Nouveau inkwell with metal water lily overlay in the style of Loetz, circa 1900s. The green art glass well is capped with...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Glass Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Brass

Victorian Novelty Silver Mounted Owl Inkwell By Sampson Mordan & Co London 1896
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian novelty silver mounted owl head and cut glass inkwell by Sampson Mordan & Co. London - 1896. Hallmarked. The hinged lid modelled as an owl with glass amber eyes, and a cut...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Brass ink stand in the form of a Gentleman Pushing a cart
By John Foote, Jr.
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Brass ink stand in the form of a Gentleman Pushing a cart Cast Brass Figure of a gentleman with a top hat Brass cart Pen stand in front, Moulded glass inkwell with brass lid...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells

Materials

Brass

English Silver Plated Gallery Top Footed Holding Base / Cut Glass Inkwell
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introduce a touch of refinement to your desk or workspace with this English Silver Plated Gallery Top Rectangle Footed Holding Base, featuring an exquisite cut glass inkwell. The sil...
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19th Century English Antique Glass Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Blow glass and silver Art nouveau inkwell, depicting iris flowers, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Art Nouveau writing desk inkwell, made of a blow glass with silver inserts, depicting iris flowers. France circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Glass Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique French Black Forest Carved Inkwell with Oak Leaves and Birds, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved in France, circa 1890, this Black Forest inkwell is incredibly detailed with motifs of oak leaves and a pair of birds. The two birds (a fl...
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1890s French Black Forest Antique Glass Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Collection Of Three Colorful Luxury Glass Inkwells
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Amazing group of vintage glass inkwells including: Round bulbous form blue ink well with glass hinged lid, brass collar, controlled air bubbles. Unmarked. Heavy piece with thick wal...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Glass Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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 Glass Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut

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 Glass Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Bone, Walnut

Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell With Gilded Mountings
Located in Greven, DE
Cut Crystal Inkwell with Gilt Metal Mount Origin: France Material: Cut crystal, gilt metal Date: Early 20th century Dimensions: H × W × D: approx. 9 × 8 × 8 cm Description: Square...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Glass Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and favrile slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Glass Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian cut glass and English sterling silver mounted desk inkwell, part of our antique silver and gl...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique inkwell is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Black Forest style. The inkwell is composed of a ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Glass Inkwells

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Art Glass, Softwood

Art Nouveau Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist
Located in Chicago, US
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 Glass Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Late 19thC Spelter Ink Stand Centered with a Gun Dog
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC spelter ink stand Centred with a Gun Dog with pheasant in its mouth, flanked by glass inkwells in a shaped base c1890 Measures: 10" W x 5" D x 5" H.
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells

Materials

Spelter

Late 19th Century Traveling Leather Inkwell Case with Glass Interior Well
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century traveling oval leather inkwell with a glass interior well and a hinged lid. A nice pocket size inkwell, a great piece to be add to any collection. From a private collector who traveled the world buy unique and unusual pieces.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Glass Inkwells

Materials

Leather, Glass

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 Glass Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver and red cranberry glass inkwell; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver inkwell has a circular shaped domed form. The body of this exceptional antique inkwell is embellished with impressive pierced and embossed scrolling leaf decoration, accented with pensile, baluster style bead motifs. The ornamentation to the body incorporates five oval cartouches; four are ornamented with an embossed male profile: two bearded males and two in a soldier's helmet. The cartouche to the anterior surface of the inkwell features the contemporary engraved crest of a stag encompassed with a garter and the motto 'God and my Honour'. The intricate sterling silver body of the inkwell incorporates five conical shaped pen receivers. The swept waisted upper portion of this antique inkwell is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover, ornamented with engraved simplified leaf decoration. The cover is surmounted with an impressive embossed three-dimensional bust of a male figure in robes. This antique inkwell retains the original and substantial red cranberry glass ink bottle liner, with a cut glass star motif to the underside; the cranberry glass liner is highly desirable. This exceptional silver and glass inkwell is supported by five swept feet, ornamented with a continuation of scrolling leaf and circular motif decoration from the body. This exceptional example of Victorian silverware, crafted by the renowned London silversmith Joseph Angell II, is the finest example of its type Condition This antique ink bottle...
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1850s British Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Glass Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

English Victorian Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver plated inkwell with 2 cranberry glass wells and back handle.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells

Materials

Silver

French Art Nouveau Bronze Dore Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau (Secessionist-style) bronze dore double inkwell with floral design and green fabric under glass base.  
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20th Century Art Nouveau Glass Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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 Glass Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Inkwell Depicting a Black African Man - Goldscheider Wien
Located in London, GB
A Wonderfull quality bronze inkwell depicting a black African man, made by the goldscheider factory in Vienna around 1890, with inset glass eyes.
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1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Inkwell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely Victorian mother of pearl inlaid inkwell with cut glass ink containers. It's likely rosewood or some other hard wood like macassar ebony. It is in good condition for its age...
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19th Century English Antique Glass Inkwells

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Wood

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) vitrine in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and clear glass panels.  
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Glass Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Inkwell by Foster & Bailey
Located in New York, NY
Pretty Edwardian inkwell. Made by Foster & Bailey in Providence, circa 1910. Rectangular clear glass base with chamfered corners, wraparound acid-etched garland, and star cut to unde...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Glass Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Repousse Brass & Glass Inkwell
Located in Austin, TX
Circa 1900, this antique inkwell exemplifies the Art Nouveau period in decorative arts through the shape of its glass bowl and repousse brass-hinged cov...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Glass Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Sheffield 1891 Sterling Silver Tabletop Double Glass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver tabletop double inkwell with aquatic and wavy pattern. Two glass inkwells with sterling silver tops. Maker JJ, made in Sheffield, England in 1891. A great gift and ad...
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1890s English Antique Glass Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A Very Good 19th Century Cut Glass & Sterling Silver Inkstand / Capstan
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The robust globular shaped & cut glass body is fitted with a sterling silver collar & hinged lid, the interior retains its original removable glass reservoir. The inkwell sits withi...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell carved in the form of a bulldog head. The detail is of exceptional quality, featuring glass eyes and a red felt collar aroun...
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1910s British Other Vintage Glass Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

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 Glass Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
French patinated metal and iridescent glass inkwell, circa 1900. With lions head as cover.
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Early 20th Century French Glass Inkwells

Materials

Glass

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 Glass Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Nils Fougstedt Ink-Stand Produced by Fabriksaktiebolaget Kronsilver in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ink-stand designed by Nils Fougstedt. Produced by Fabriksaktiebolaget Kronsilver in Sweden.  
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Late 19th Century German or Bohemian Glass Inkwell
Located in Greven, DE
Iridescent Glass Inkwell with Brass Lid Origin: Bohemia or Germany Material: mold-blown glass, brass Date: circa 1900 Dimensions: H × D:...
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Late 19th Century Bohemian Antique Glass Inkwells

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Bronze

Vintage Boho Cut Glass Inkwells - Set of 3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These Vintage Boho Cut Glass Inkwells are charming and elegant, featuring intricate cut glass designs that capture the light beautifully. Perfect for adding a touch of vintage sophis...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Glass Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Cut Glass Inkwells - Set of 3
Vintage Boho Cut Glass Inkwells - Set of 3
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A 1930s High Quality Art Deco Wood and Chromed Metal French Desk Set
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Stylish desk set made in France, it's in wood and metal, composed by an inkstand and a mail holder. Inkwell dimensions cm 30 x 13, height cm 19.  
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Glass Inkwells

Materials

Steel

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 Glass Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Onyx Marble Gold Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful onyx and gold gilt bronze inkwell [ink well] box in the Empire style, circa 19th century, Europe. In addition to its intended use, piece makes a gorgeous standalone decor...
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Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Glass Inkwells

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Onyx, Bronze

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 Glass Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Silver Mounted Hukin & Heath Cut Glass Jockey Cap Inkwell c1908
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Edwardian cut glass jockey cap inkwell by Hukin & Heath, mounted on a hallmarked English silver collar. Hinged collar with hallmark and engraved monogram cover Hallmarked Birmingham ...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Glass Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely 19th century French bronze ink well stand A good looking we...
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1880s French High Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap
Located in Greven, DE
Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap England Cut crystal, silver-plated metal Early 20th century Dimensions: H × W × D: 6.1 × 4.2 × 4.2 cm Description: A small, well-p...
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Early 20th Century British Glass Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell Depicting a bronze sleeping cherub lying on a gilt bronze settee, opening up to two ink holders. Details: Height – 4 in...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Glass Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Of Antique Inkwells, Glass and Silvered, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of antique glass inkwells with silvered lids, France, circa 1880s.  
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1880s Late Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells

Materials

Silver

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 Glass Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique English Victorian Boulle Inkwell by JC 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 Glass Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Giant Cut Glass Sterling Silver Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
A very nice example of a large glass inkwell with silver marked lid with a hallmark ingraved. To the back of the lid under the hinge are initials a...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Glass Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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Bronze

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 Glass Inkwells

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Silver Plate, Brass

Small 1820s Travel Inkwell, France
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful antique travel inkwell in a cover of red leather. France, early 19th Century.
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Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late 19th Century Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap
Located in Greven, DE
Cut Crystal Inkwell with Hinged Silver-Plated Lid England or France Cut crystal, silver-plated metal Late 19th century Dimensions: H × W × D: 7 × 5 × 5 cm Description: A compact i...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Glass Inkwells

Materials

Cut Glass

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 Glass Inkwells

Materials

Art Glass

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 Glass Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

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 Glass Inkwells

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Quartz, Marble, Ormolu

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 Glass Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s Original condition.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Glass Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Antique Victorian Era Cut Glass Inkwell with Sterling Silver Lid
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Victorian era cut glass inkwell with sterling silver lid and insert by Mappin Brothers of Birmingham, England, circa late 19th century. The inkwell is in great condition with...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

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