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Place of Origin: British
Pair of Antique Carved Black Forest Bear Inkwell
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique carved black forest bear inkwells with lift up lids and original glass eyes [one missing]. They are beautifully carved and a lovely co...
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19th Century Antique British Inkwells

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Harewood

Pair of Crystal Inkwells on Silver Tray, England, 1850
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful pair of crystal inkwells on an oval silver plated tray. The tray has a nice rope detailing. Circa 1890 England.
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19th Century Antique British Inkwells

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Crystal, Silver

English 20th Century Sterling Silver and Tortoise Shell Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning sterling silver inkwell with an inlaid tortoise shell lid. Circa 1912. Glass liner is missing.
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20th Century Regency British Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Antique Single Crystal Inkwell, with Lid, Marble Base, Scotland 1910, H298
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique single crystal inkwell, with lid, marble base, Scotland 1910, H298 Scotland 1910 Marble + glass Single crystal inkwell Sitting upon a square black and white marble base H2...
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1910s Vintage British Inkwells

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Marble

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic red glass inset eyes, original leather collar with a copper buckle. The head is hinged an...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Inkwells

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Brass

Early Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Early and original inkwell or quill pen holder in the form of a seated greyhound by Staffordshire. England, circa 1860. Features a finely execu...
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19th Century Antique British Inkwells

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Pottery

English Victorian Marble Double Inkwell with Dog
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian yellow marble rectangular double inkwell with dog.  
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Inkwells

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Stone, Marble

English Victorian Bone and Brass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian oval burl wood and ebonized inkwell with decorative brass trim and nail heads holding a large 10 sided crystal well.  
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

English Victorian Papier-Mache and Crystal Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian papier mache floral design oval double inkwell with fluted crystal wells and handles.  
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20th Century Victorian British Inkwells

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Crystal

Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy and Dog, Scotland 1910, H555
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy And Dog, Scotland 1910, H555 Scotland 1910 Brass Figure of a boy and his dog Fitted with a square inkwell with a brass lid Pen holder to ...
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1910s Vintage British Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Antique English Edwardian Cut Crystal & Sterling Silver Inkwell, Circa 1900's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fine antique English Edwardian Hallmarked cut crystal and sterling silver inkwell, Circa 1900's.
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20th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Silver Antique Inkwell with Base Obtained from a Deer Hoof
Located in Milan, IT
Silver inkwell with base obtained from a deer hoof. English manufacture of the late 19th century. Good condition, the ink bottle is missing. Measures: cm 6.5 x 10 H 8. Shipping is insured by Lloyd...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Inkwells

Materials

Bone

19th Century Dolphin Inkstand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Ram horn and silver plate dolphin inkwell, bearing a pair of ram’s horns, mounted with plated dolphin mounts, the tail suspending a bell, the beater fo...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Inkwells

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Oak

J F Poole Hayle Arts & Crafts Handbeaten Cornish Copper Inkwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Arts & Crafts hand-beaten lidded copper inkwell by J F Poole Hayle dating from around 1895. Made in Cornwall the inkwell is of rounded cylindrical shape and stands rai...
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1890s Arts and Crafts Antique British Inkwells

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Copper

Egyptian Revival Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Birmingham 1873
By Hirons, Plante & Co. 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1873 by Hirons, Plante & Co., this striking, Antique, Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is in the Egyptian Revival taste...
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1870s Egyptian Revival Antique British Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Sterling Silver Galleried Double Inkstand
By Robert Frederick Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver galleried double inkstand; an addition to our ornamental office silverware collection This exceptional...
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1910s Vintage British Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell
By John Grinsell & Sons
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 Victorian Antique British Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Unusual Mid 19th Century Bronze & Ormolu Inkwell in the Form of Well-Cast Coc
Located in London, GB
An unusual mid 19th Century bronze & ormolu Inkwell in the form of well-cast Cockerel with lifting head, spurs and flamboyant tail feathers, raised on moulded socle.
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Inkwells

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Bronze

Military WWI British MkIV Tank Bronze Desk Inkstand, circa 1918
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
WWI British Military MkIV tank, circa 1918 Marble and bronze desk inkstand. High details. Pen not included.  
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Early 20th Century Art Deco British Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage 19th century inkwell is beautifully designed with a detailed sculpted doré' bronze reminiscent the poet, Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The figure is costumed in a draped g...
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1880s Victorian Antique British Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Victorian English Silver and Tortoise Inkwell : Single Rare Piece
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very elegant and rare silver and tortoise Victorian inkwell: a wonderful piece for Your desk. Punched: London, 1884. A/2128.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Inkwells

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Silver

Bronze Mounted Shagreen Inkstand, English, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Mounted shagreen inkstand, English, circa 1820.
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1820s Antique British Inkwells

Materials

Shagreen

Early 19th Century Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Encrier
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Regency period bronze and ormolu encrier, having penholders and triple inkwells with leaf cast lids contained in leaf decorated classical bath, supported on wre...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Inkwells

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique English Sterling Silver and Cut Crystal Watch-Clock Inkwell, Circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful antique English sterling silver and cut crystal watch-clock inkwell, Circa 1910.
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1910s Vintage British Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

C F A Voysey Attri, Made by Richard Rathbone, an Arts & Crafts Copper Inkstand
By Charles Voysey, Richard Rathbone
Located in London, GB
C F A Voysey attributed. Made by Richard Rathbone, stamped maker to the base. An Arts & Crafts copper inkstand with domed top lid with upturned lip handle and a pen tray to the fron...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique British Inkwells

Materials

Copper

Wedgwood Decorated Black Basalt Inkstand
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
This enchanting antique Wedgwood black basalt inkwell is crafted in the form of an ancient oil lamp. With a removable well and holes for storing pens ...
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19th Century Other Antique British Inkwells

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Porcelain

Edwardian Sterling Silver 'Anvil' Inkwell by George Unite & Sons
By George Unite & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare and unusual antique Edwardian English sterling silver anvil inkwell; part of antique silver and glassware collection. This exceptional an...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Brass, Walnut and Ebonized Double Inkwell Set
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
English Victorian inkwell set. This walnut set has been accented with an ebony color and an overall brass decoration, mid-late 10th century.
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British 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 Antique British Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand
By Wedgwood & Bentley
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant inkwell set by Wedgwood & Bentley is crafted of black basalt, one of Wedgwood’s finest inventions. The set is comprised of two canisters, both held within an intriguing double stand. One is designed to hold ink and features a top with slots for quills or pens, and the other is a powder Shaker with a shell-ornamented lid. Black basalt refers to the fine-grained stoneware that Josiah Wedgwood, inspired by the hard, natural stone known as Egyptian basalt...
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18th Century Other Antique British Inkwells

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Ceramic

Silver & Enamel Film Inkstand by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company London 1940
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning rare silver enamel film inkstand with a calendar by the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, London 1940. The Inkwells are formed as staked Film Canisters and the Calendar as a Clapper board...
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Mid-20th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Walker & Hall Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Inkwell
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and glass inkwell made by Walker and Hall, part of our antique silver and glassware collection. This exceptional antique George V English sterling silver inkwell has a hexagonal shaped, waisted form. The shaped surface of this impressive antique inkwell is plain and unembellished, with applied iconic Art Deco style tiered designs to the either side of the base. The elevated anterior edge of the base composes a pen receiver. This Walker and Hall inkwell is fitted with an impressive flat topped hinged hallmarked sterling silver cover. The cover opens to reveal a sunken well and removable glass ink liner. The underside of the inkwell is fitted with the original wood base. Condition This antique Walker...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage British Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

English Silver Capstan Inkwell by Cohen & Charles, Chester, 1908
By Cohen & Charles
Located in Delft, NL
English Silver Capstan Inkwell by Cohen & Charles, Chester, 1908 Silver capstan inkwell with pen holder in front English silver Hall marked, Chester, ...
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20th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Classical 19th Century Letter Rack and Ink Well
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Edwardian period silver plated letter rack and ink well, having three scallop shaped divisions with classical engraved decoration, a pair of cut glass ink wells o...
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Early 20th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Royal Worcester Art Nouveau Blush Porcelain Desk Stand Dated 1894
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and rare Royal Worcester Art Nouveau porcelain desk stand decorated in blush colors and moulded in low relief with trailing floral designs dated 1894. The stand is of recta...
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique British Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell
Located in valatie, NY
19th century English Leuchars & Sons brass inlaid boulle inkstand with spiral crystal inkwell, circa 1850. The inlaid base has cameos of cupids framed ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Inkwells

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Crystal, Brass

Rare Minton Ink Stand with Ink Pot and Sander
Located in Lincoln, GB
Minton Double Inkwell Measures: H 10cm, W 25cm, D 18cm A beautiful inkwell, in excellent condition and stunning color.
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19th Century Antique British Inkwells

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Porcelain

Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand by Mappin & Webb, 1916
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1916 by Mappin & Webb, this handsome, George V, antique sterling silver ink stand, features a cut glass body and ...
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1910s Vintage British Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Malachite and Ormolu-Mounted Inkwell
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Victorian ormolu and malachite mounted inkwell, circa 1870 in date. The ormolu inkwell has a decorative inset turquoise cabochon gemstone with a chain ...
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1870s Victorian Antique British Inkwells

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Malachite, Ormolu

Two 19th Century English Walnut Carved Victorian Dachshund Wiener Dog Inkwells
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of two very cute original 19th century carved wooden Victorian era wiener dogs or dachshund inkwells. The bigger one, which is a dachshund head, has a hinged lid that opens to r...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Samuel Jacob Edwardian Sterling Silver Frog Inkwell
By Samuel Jacob
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, unusual, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver inkwell in the form of a frog; part of our antique diverse ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian English sterling silver inkwell has been modelled in the form of a perched frog. The surface of this impressive novelty silver...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Magnificent Antique English Gilded Bronze Hare Inkwell, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fabulous Victorian novelty inkwell made from solid cast bronze in the form of a hunting Hare holding a rifle, smothered in the original gold with a fabulous antique patina. ...
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1880s Late Victorian Antique British Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd Antique Sterling Silver Treasury Inkstand
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver treasury inkstand; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection ...
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1930s Vintage British Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Regency Inkwell Mahogany Cristal Glas Brass Mounts
Located in Munich, DE
We see an important regency inkwell crafted out of mahogany with brass decorations in England, circa 1810. Measurements are taken without the crystal inkwells.
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1810s Regency Antique British Inkwells

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Burl Wood & Rosewood Parkins & Gotto Inkwell Desk Letterbox
By Parkins & Gotto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century English burl wood and rosewood Parkins & Gotto inkwell desk letterbox. Item includes a brass ormolu, glass inkwells, bun feet, beautiful...
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19th Century Regency Antique British Inkwells

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Wood, Rosewood

Antique 1928 Sterling Silver Bell Inkwell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver inkwell, part of our antique diverse ornamental silverware collection...
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1920s Vintage British Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unusual English Crab-Shaped Brass Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Unusual English crab-shaped brass inkstand English, late 19th century Measures: Height 8cm, width 18cm, depth 17cm This charming brass inkstand takes the form of a naturalistica...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Inkwells

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Brass

Silvered Brass Standish
Located in Westwood, NJ
An early silvered brass four-piece Standish with a scalloped edge base and handle.
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18th Century Queen Anne Antique British Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique English Novelty / Figural Brass Inkwell - Hare c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A charming and scarce inkwell made from polished English brass featuring a beautifully cast Hare's head. At first I thought he sported glass eyes but taking a closer look, they look...
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1880s Late Victorian Antique British Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Georgian Brass Inkwell
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rare early English Queen Anne brass standish or desk set inkwell.
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Early 19th Century Queen Anne Antique British Inkwells

Materials

Brass

English Brass Inkstand in the Form of a Lobster
Located in London, GB
English brass inkwell in the form of a lobster English, late 19th century Measures: Height 9.5cm, width 17.5cm, depth 33cm This bizarre yet charming brass inkwell takes the guis...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Inkwells

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Brass

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand Inkwell 1910 Large Desk Set Pen Tray
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
An impressive oval Antique solid Silver Inkstand standing on four scroll feet with a shaped rim and two scroll handles. The Inkstand has a pair of fitted Glass Inkwells with Solid Si...
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20th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Victorian Inkstand and Pen Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming little piece
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Late 19th Century Antique British Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Jesson Birkett & Co, Stamped with Monogram. Arts & Crafts Silver Plated Inkwell
By Jesson Birkett & Co. 1
Located in London, GB
Jesson Birkett & Co, Stamped with Monogram. Arts & Crafts Silver Plated Inkwell and '682L'.
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1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage British Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Green & Silver Mercury Glass Inkwell by W. Lund of London
Located in San Diego, CA
A large antique green and silver mercury glass Inkwell by W. Lund of London, circa 1890s. The well is bell shaped with a brass hinged lid. There is a metal medallion under glass ...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique British Inkwells

Materials

Art Glass

English Officers Equestrian Silverplate, Enamel & Hoof Inkwell
By Elkington & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Officers Equestrian silver plate, enamel and hoof inkwell, an exquisite example with a portrait of the beloved horse, expertly mounted, possibly b...
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1890s High Victorian Antique British Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

18th Century Silver Inkwell by James Young
By James Young
Located in New Orleans, LA
This superlative, Georgian-period silver inkwell was crafted by 18th century London silversmith James Young. Of exceptional size and quality, this large inkwell is perfectly appointed to draft important correspondence, complete with a sand shaker and compartments for writing utensils. A masterpiece of the restrained Georgian style, the inkwell bears the marital coat-of-arms of the Gresley and Coventry families with the motto “Meliore fyde quam fortuna,” or “With better fidelity than fortune.” Hallmarked London, 1782 11 1/4” wide x 7 1/2” deep x 5 1/2” high The armorial bearings almost certainly commemorate the marriage of Sir Roger Gresley, the 8th Baronet of Drakelowe, and Lady Sophia Coventry, youngest daughter of the 7th Earl of Coventry...
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19th Century Georgian Antique British Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Victorian English Inkwell in Silver Plated, Queen Anne Style
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Refin...
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Late 19th Century Queen Anne Antique British Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

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