Walnut Inkwells

Antique English Wedgwood blue porcelain and coromandel wood inkwell desk compendium, circa 1880.

Another rare antique for the collectors and enthusiasts of Gothic art. This sizeable and very stylish inkstand was all-handcrafted in the late 19th century and it could hardly be in...

Intricate, painstaking detail is featured in this rare and magnificent, hand-carved, Black Forest chalet clock, which has professionally restored woodwork...

A Victorian Military Campaign brass bound mahogany and brass writing slope with black leather tooled Interior and secret compartment. Made in 1800s #11 Features a blank brass front shield ideal for engraving Antique lap desks...

A stunning georgian military campaign rosewood & brass bound hand crafted writing slope. With Red Tooled Leather Interior, Befit with the original glass inkwells. Made by Esteemed Maker with Royal Warrant "Tompson" circa 1830s A rare Thompson lock with attractive stamped escutcheon with coat of arms. The top and front have been decorated with brass inlay and brass reinforcing edges and corners. Inside there are secret drawers concealed beneath the writing surface. The glass ink bottles are original to the item with red leather tooled interior. This writing slope comes with original "Tompson" lock. Will sent with a vintage writing pen...

A beautiful rich brown burl wood round box with circular detail in the Minimalist style, circa late-20th century. A great box for any vanity or desk area for...

Red marble casket with pyramidal lid and fitted brass vessels. Light bumps.

Classic 1930s black forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a Scotty Dog. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood and glass eyes. Th...

Exquisite craftsmanship from the early 19th century a Mahogany writing slope befit with A black velvet interior & A pair of glass inkwells by J J Mechi of No 4, Leadenhall Street, City of London, circa 1830s Would make an ideal gift for the writing enthusiast or London historian. Item has lever action hidden compartment. Has an oval front brass plaque ideal for engraving a message if the item is a gift. Comes with the original heavy metal topped inkwells and notepad, modern quill and stand.Other items are shown for illustrative purposes. Alderman John Joseph Mechi (1802–1880) was a silversmith, banker, inventor and Alderman of the City of London. He experimented with new farming methods on his estate at Tiptree in Essex. Mechi was born in London 22 May 1802, the third son of Giacomo Mechi, a citizen of Bologna, who had settled in England early in life, was naturalised, and obtained a post at Kensington Palace in the household of George III. His mother was Elizabeth, daughter of J. Beyer of Poland Street, London. John at the age of sixteen was placed as a clerk in a house in Walbrook, trading with Newfoundland, a job he had for ten years. In 1828 he set up on his own account as a cutler in a small workshop at 130 Leadenhall Street, from where he removed to No. 4 in the same street in 1830. Between 1830 and 1840 he made his fortune through the 'magic razor strop' which bears his name After the Crimean war and a fashion for beards, sales declined. On 10 November 1840 he took out a patent for 'improvements in apparatus to be applied to lamps in order to carry off heat and the products of consumption'. This was for the external shop-window lamps...

Classic early 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a walnut on a leaf. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood and gl...

Elegant late 19th century crystal inkwell from England. square design with lovely chamfered edges and brass collar. Wonderful for any desk or table. ink well,

Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood and glass eyes. Found at...