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Tiffany Studios New York Silvered Bronze and Abalone Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Silvered Bronze and Abalone Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Silvered Bronze and Abalone Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts period silvered bronze and inlaid abalone inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Shell Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Papier Mâché Inkstand w/ Drawer & Crystal Inkwells English Jennens & Bettridge
Papier Mâché Inkstand w/ Drawer & Crystal Inkwells English Jennens & Bettridge

Papier Mâché Inkstand w/ Drawer & Crystal Inkwells English Jennens & Bettridge

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Located in Savannah, GA

This high quality Papier-Mache desk set is beautifully hand painted in a floral motif and features inlaid mother of pearl and the original pair of cut glass inkwells with brass tops....

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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Shell Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Large English Papier Mâché Inkwell with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Large English Papier Mâché Inkwell with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Large English Papier Mâché Inkwell with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Troy, MI

This circa 1880 ink well is very large and beautifully decorated. Footed papier mâché base with black lacquer finish, elaborate hand painted gilt details moth...

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19th Century English Antique Shell Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

19th Century English Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Oval Inkwell with Glass Insert
19th Century English Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Oval Inkwell with Glass Insert

19th Century English Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Oval Inkwell with Glass Insert

Located in Dallas, TX

Add a touch of 19th-century elegance to your desk with this Victorian Aesthetic Movement inkwell, crafted in England circa 1870. The oval base is built from warm walnut and features ...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Inkwells

Materials

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Located in Dallas, TX

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...

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1870s English Antique Shell Inkwells

Materials

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Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Inkwell
Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Inkwell

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 Shell Inkwells

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Wood

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Located in Paris, FR

Mother of pearl and Ormolu watch holder and inkwell. The center of the piece is decorated with an angel who is standing on a pedestal that rests in a semi...

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Shell Inkwells

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Bronze

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