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Material: Shell
Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique inkwell is a stunning example of Art Nouveau design, shaped like a grotto shell and inscribed with "Souvenir du Croisir," capturing the romantic essence of a b...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Shell Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Tiffany & Co. Studios New York Bronze and Abalone Desk Set
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning set of solid brass Tiffany & Co desk ink well notepad case and 4 corners for desk pad all in amazing condition came from a high end estate in P...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Shell Inkwells

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Bronze

19th Century Japanned English Victorian Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
An English Victorian Japanned papier mache desk set with mother of pearl inlay and elaborate rich polychrome painted flower decoration. The charm...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Shell Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Other

Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
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

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Brass

Chinese Ink Box Crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Chinese Ink Box crafted from bronze, with engraved Chinese characters from the early 20th century. This item may also be used to store a collection o...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Shell Inkwells

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Bronze

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

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Crystal

Pair of Chinese Ink Boxes crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A pair of Chinese ink boxes crafted from bronze, with engraved Chinese characters from the early 20th century. These items may also be used to store a ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Shell Inkwells

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Bronze

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

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Brass

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

Charles X Mother of Pearl and Ormolu Watch Holder and Inkwell
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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Located in Stockholm, SE
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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