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Material: Hardwood
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined antique inkwell, with two inkwells made of bronze, including glass cups. The base is made of veneered marquetry wood with a diamond pattern, framed in a bronze rim, resting...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Hardwood Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell

$746
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.
Category

1920s Vintage Hardwood Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut

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

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Wood, 1920-1930

$402
19th-Century Silver and Exotic Wood Inkwell in the Shape of a Piano
Located in Madrid, ES
An exceptional 19th-century inkwell crafted in the form of a grand piano, made from exotic woods with exquisite silver marquetry inlays. The inkwell’s design replicates the elegance ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Hardwood Inkwells

Materials

Fruitwood

19th-Century Silver and Exotic Wood Inkwell in the Shape of a Piano
19th-Century Silver and Exotic Wood Inkwell in the Shape of a Piano

19th-Century Silver and Exotic Wood Inkwell in the Shape of a Piano

$1,421 / item
Chinese Flora and Fauna Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholarly pursuits such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry were a highly respected and revered subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only f...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hardwood Inkwells

Materials

Stone

Chinese Flora and Fauna Inkstone, c. 1850
Chinese Flora and Fauna Inkstone, c. 1850

Chinese Flora and Fauna Inkstone, c. 1850

$1,480
English Victorian Hardwood Brass Mounted Standish with Single Drawer
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English brass mounted standish with a single drawer and a central handle flanked by 2 replaced inkwells. The piece is centered by a beautifully engraved brass decorative element a...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Hardwood Inkwells

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Hardwood Brass Mounted Standish with Single Drawer
English Victorian Hardwood Brass Mounted Standish with Single Drawer

English Victorian Hardwood Brass Mounted Standish with Single Drawer

$975
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
This large and stylish 19th century French ecritoire is made of a beautiful burl elm veneer and ebonized wood with an intricate applique design to the top. An ecritoire is typical...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Hardwood Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

$3,600
Handsome Large Antique Wooden Black Forest Dog Inkwell c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and very large example of a figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with a beautiful bright patina. He retains his original large glass eyes, without d...
Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Hardwood Inkwells

Materials

Fruitwood

Handsome Large Antique Wooden Black Forest Dog Inkwell c.1890
Handsome Large Antique Wooden Black Forest Dog Inkwell c.1890

Handsome Large Antique Wooden Black Forest Dog Inkwell c.1890

$1,311 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Hardwood Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

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

Set of Two French Macassar Inkwells

$1,750 / set
French Art Deco Palisander and Pewter Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco palisander and pewter inlaid inkwell with 2 crystal wells.
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Hardwood Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Pewter

French Art Deco Palisander and Pewter Inkwell
French Art Deco Palisander and Pewter Inkwell

French Art Deco Palisander and Pewter Inkwell

$2,250 / set
English McClark Tartanware Ink Stand Circa 1810
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
English McClark Tartanware Ink Stand Circa 1810 to 1840. Rare.
Category

Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Hardwood Inkwells

Materials

Hardwood

English McClark Tartanware Ink Stand Circa 1810
English McClark Tartanware Ink Stand Circa 1810

English McClark Tartanware Ink Stand Circa 1810

$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Ebony Writing Desk Set INKWELL – African Bust Design
Located in Madrid, ES
This unique and captivating 19th-century writing desk set combines function with artistic beauty. Crafted from ebonized wood, this remarkable piece is designed as the head of an Afri...
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1860s Antique Hardwood Inkwells

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Ebony Writing Desk Set INKWELL – African Bust Design
19th Century Ebony Writing Desk Set INKWELL – African Bust Design

19th Century Ebony Writing Desk Set INKWELL – African Bust Design

$2,617
Wooden Cased Inkwell Intricately Modelled as a Binocular Case, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Intricately carved in fruitwood, modelled as a leather case for opera glasses, circa 1900. Lifting the lid reveals two glass inkwells. This exquisitely crafted piece was originally m...
Category

Early 1900s European Antique Hardwood Inkwells

Materials

Fruitwood

Wooden Cased Inkwell Intricately Modelled as a Binocular Case, circa 1900
Wooden Cased Inkwell Intricately Modelled as a Binocular Case, circa 1900

Wooden Cased Inkwell Intricately Modelled as a Binocular Case, circa 1900

$3,277
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2010s Chinese Hardwood Inkwells

Materials

Stone

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Bone, Goat Hair

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Calligraphy Brush with Goat Bone and Hair

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Bone

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H 12 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Art Deco Inkwell with Original Inkwell Glass, Vienna, Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco inkwell with original inkwell glass vienna around 1920s. Original inkwell glass. Polished and stove enamelled.  
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Hardwood Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Inkwell with Original Inkwell Glass, Vienna, Around 1920s
Art Deco Inkwell with Original Inkwell Glass, Vienna, Around 1920s

Art Deco Inkwell with Original Inkwell Glass, Vienna, Around 1920s

$402
H 2.37 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted of brilliant doré bronze and fine brocatelle marble, this wonderful Napoleon III-period inkwell is as functional as it is beautiful. In a style reminiscent of Louis XV Rococo...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hardwood Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell

$19,850
H 9.25 in W 20.5 in D 11 in
French Copper & Wood Desk Art Nouveau Ink Blotter, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
French ink blotter for blooting paper Made circa 1900, in wood and embossed copper Vegetal motifs To be placed on a desk or a side table. Good antique condition
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Hardwood Inkwells

Materials

Copper

French Copper & Wood Desk Art Nouveau Ink Blotter, circa 1920
French Copper & Wood Desk Art Nouveau Ink Blotter, circa 1920

French Copper & Wood Desk Art Nouveau Ink Blotter, circa 1920

$414
H 3.55 in W 7.09 in D 3.35 in
English Victorian Period 1890s Stamped Silver Inkstand with Crystal Inkwells
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English stamped silver inkstand from the late 19th century, with two crystal inkwells. Born during the later years of Queen Victoria's reign, this ex...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Hardwood Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver

English Victorian Period 1890s Stamped Silver Inkstand with Crystal Inkwells
English Victorian Period 1890s Stamped Silver Inkstand with Crystal Inkwells

English Victorian Period 1890s Stamped Silver Inkstand with Crystal Inkwells

$995
H 4.5 in W 11 in D 7.75 in
French Brass Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A French brass inkwell, 19th century. 8 ¼ inches wide by 4 ¾ inches tall
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Brass

French Brass Inkwell, 19th Century
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French Brass Inkwell, 19th Century

$480
H 4.75 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
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Located in Kilmarnock, VA
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Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Hardwood Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Exoticism Elephant Inkwell
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19th Century Exoticism Elephant Inkwell

$1,200
H 6.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Crystal Calligraphy Brush
Located in Somis, CA
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Crystal

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Crystal Calligraphy Brush

Crystal Calligraphy Brush

$95 Sale Price
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H 14.5 in W 2 in D 2 in
Art Deco Streamlined Skyscraper Style Burled Carpathian Elm Letter Holder, 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This elegant Art Deco Skyscraper style letter holder was realized in the United States, circa 1930. It features four concentric demilune streamlined forms that diminish in size from ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Hardwood Inkwells

Materials

Wood, Burl

Art Deco Streamlined Skyscraper Style Burled Carpathian Elm Letter Holder, 1930
Art Deco Streamlined Skyscraper Style Burled Carpathian Elm Letter Holder, 1930

Art Deco Streamlined Skyscraper Style Burled Carpathian Elm Letter Holder, 1930

$331 Sale Price
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H 21.26 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A charming antique French provincial faience Quimper style inkwell from the French province of Saint-Quay-Portrieux, circa 1900. Signed on reverse. Thi...
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Ceramic, Faience

Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900
Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900

Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900

$395
H 3 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
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Antique Victorian Traveling Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Stationary Box 19c
Located in Dublin, Ireland
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Antique Victorian Traveling Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Stationary Box 19c
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H 12.25 in W 17.25 in D 10.25 in
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality early English Well Figured Solid grained Burr Burl Walnut Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Hardwood Inkwells

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Brass

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Box
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Box

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Box

H 5.5 in W 12 in D 9.25 in
Late 19th Century Novelty Boxwood Dog’s Head Inkwell
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late 19th century novelty boxwood dog’s head inkwell, modelled and painted as a black and tan bulldog with glass eyes and a red felt lined leather c...
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1880s French Antique Hardwood Inkwells

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Boxwood

Late 19th Century Novelty Boxwood Dog’s Head Inkwell
Late 19th Century Novelty Boxwood Dog’s Head Inkwell

Late 19th Century Novelty Boxwood Dog’s Head Inkwell

H 4.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine early English Well Figured Solid grained Mahogany Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of the 1...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Hardwood Inkwells

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Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box

H 6 in W 12 in D 8.75 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Elm and Walnut Bear Sculpture Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Black Forest inkwell was crafted in the Alps mountains of France, circa 1880. The decorative desk accessory is mounted on an elm base, over small round feet. The inkwell features an adorable carved walnut bear head sculpture, his front paws resting on a split log in the center, and flanked by two removable cut glass and metal ink well holders...
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Walnut, Glass, Elm

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Elm and Walnut Bear Sculpture Inkwell
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Elm and Walnut Bear Sculpture Inkwell

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Elm and Walnut Bear Sculpture Inkwell

H 5 in W 14.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Dog, Pencil Tray, 1920-1930
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful handmade Black Forest inkwell. Around 1920 / 1930. Depiction of a dog. Wood with glass eyes.
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Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Dog, Pencil Tray, 1920-1930
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Dog, Pencil Tray, 1920-1930

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Dog, Pencil Tray, 1920-1930

H 4.34 in W 3.94 in D 5.91 in
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Cat, 1920-1930
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful handmade Black Forest inkwell. Around 1920 / 1930. Depiction of a cat. Wood with glass eyes.
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1920s Vintage Hardwood Inkwells

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

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Cat, 1920-1930

H 3.55 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine early English well figured solid plum-pudding grained mahogany ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. First q...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Hardwood Inkwells

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box

H 6.5 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Carved Wood Black Forest Desk Set Inkwell Bird Tray w Letter Opener
Located in Shreveport, LA
~From our most recent buying trip, we found several great antique black forest pieces, including this beautiful antique ink well and letter opener ~La...
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1890s French French Provincial Antique Hardwood Inkwells

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Glass, Hardwood

19th Century Carved Wood Black Forest Desk Set Inkwell Bird Tray w Letter Opener
19th Century Carved Wood Black Forest Desk Set Inkwell Bird Tray w Letter Opener

19th Century Carved Wood Black Forest Desk Set Inkwell Bird Tray w Letter Opener

H 3 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality English well figured solid burr walnut ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Third quarter of the Ni...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Hardwood Inkwells

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct

H 5.75 in W 12 in D 8.75 in
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English well figured solid burr walnut ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Third quarter of the Ni...
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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct

H 6 in W 13.75 in D 9.5 in
Antique Victorian Brass Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19th Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally fine quality English well figured solid pale mahogany ladies or gents traveling writing slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last half of the Ninete...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Hardwood Inkwells

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19th Ct
Antique Victorian Brass Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19th Ct

Antique Victorian Brass Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19th Ct

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