European Inkwells

Place of Origin: European

19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate your office desk with this large Empire style inkwell. Created in France circa 1870 and rectangular in shape, the inkwell features a bron...

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Mid-19th Century Empire Antique European Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base

$1,200

French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy

Located in London, GB

An attractive and unusual patinated bronze inkwell of a child feeding his dog which is chained to its kennel. The top of the kennel lifts off to reveal the porcelain inkwell within. The child in 19th...

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1850s Antique European Inkwells

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Bronze

French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy

$1,610

Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze" Inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze, 19th century. H: 15cm, W: 21cm, D: 14,5cm.

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19th Century Napoleon III Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

$2,156

Empire Gilt-Bronze & Variegated Green Marble Desk Set, c.1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

The base is composed of variegated green marble with a pen tray, ormolu trim and patarae motif. The ormolu well with lid is beautifully decorated with laurel wreath garland surround...

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19th Century Empire Antique European Inkwells

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Marble

Empire Gilt-Bronze & Variegated Green Marble Desk Set, c.1820

$4,500

Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Double inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze" Important double inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilded bronze with nice neo-classical decorations, XIXth century. H: 12cm, W...

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19th Century Napoleon III Antique European Inkwells

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Bronze

Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

$2,635

Sèvres Inkwell

Located in Tampa, FL

A Sèvres inkwell in immaculate condition with dorè bronze fittings and a burled wood base on paw feet. With liner. France, circa 1890s.

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1890s Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Sèvres Inkwell

$675

Ceramic inkwell-pen holder depicting a Pierrot, Austria 1930.

Located in Milan, IT

An inkwell and pen holder, made of painted ceramic, depicting the character of Pierrot from the Commedia dell'Arte. Austria circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic inkwell-pen holder depicting a Pierrot, Austria 1930.

$1,198

Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Porcelain and bronze inkwell in the taste of Asian Art. Inkwell decorated with a Buddha in white porcelain on a red lacquer tray mounted with gilt bronze and inkwells in porcelain a...

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Early 20th Century Napoleon III European Inkwells

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Bronze

Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.

$2,155

17th Century Spanish Traditional Talavera Glazed Ceramic Ink Holder

Located in Marbella, ES

Antique 17th century Spanish traditional Talavera glazed ceramic ink holder.

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17th Century Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

17th Century Spanish Traditional Talavera Glazed Ceramic Ink Holder

$1,437

19th Century French Bronze Doré Inkwell

Located in Tampa, FL

A doré bronze and marble inkwell. It is French in the Empire style. Compartments have their little glass containers for ink and are all original.

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1920s Vintage European Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Doré Inkwell

$650

Edgar Gilstrap Simpson ARTS & CRAFTS INKWELL, RUSKIN POTTERY LINER C.1900

By Ruskin Pottery

Located in Stourbridge, West Midlands

A fantastic quality beaten copper with turquoise finial arts and crafts inkwell signed by Edgar Simpson. A superb jewellery designer whose workmanship is of the very highest quality and pieces like this almost impossible to find as they are so rare. Of its type you will not find a better example. It is in flawless, original untouched condition, carries its original Ruskin pottery liner and is fully signed and hand numbered 'N/L/L 227' to the base. It measures 14.5cm in diameter and is 8.5cm in overall height. English: Edgar Gilstrap Simpson (1867-1945), British jewellery designer in the Arts & Crafts tradition. Born in Nottingham; his father, Henry Simpson...

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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Copper

Edgar Gilstrap Simpson ARTS & CRAFTS INKWELL, RUSKIN POTTERY LINER C.1900

$12,265

Victorian Brass Inkwell In The Form Of A Terrier

Located in Essex, MA

Cast terrier with hinge lid opening to an inkwell. From the estate of the founder of Yankee Candle Co.

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1880s Victorian Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Inkwell In The Form Of A Terrier

$575

Large French Gilt Bronze Marine Inkstand, circa 1875

Located in New York, NY

Large French gilt bronze marine inkstand, circa 1875.

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1870s Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Large French Gilt Bronze Marine Inkstand, circa 1875

$17,500

Regency circular bronze inkwell

Located in London, GB

A small early 19th century Regency period circular bronze encrier, engine turned throughout, having pierced mirrored lid, bearing label ‘from the Duche...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Regency circular bronze inkwell

$1,301

Italian Gray Marble Inkwell, 20th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

A gray marble circular inkwell with marble stopper.

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20th Century Neoclassical European Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Italian Gray Marble Inkwell, 20th Century

$1,440 Sale Price

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Empire Style Table Clock and Inkwell

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Empire style table clock and inkwell Origin France Circa 1900 The watch has a Paris machine and it works Golden bronze and Onix materials Very good general condition the marble ...

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Early 1900s Empire Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Table Clock and Inkwell

$1,440 Sale Price

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Swedish Bronze Inkwell by GAB, 1930s

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Stockholm, SE

Elegant bronze inkwell produced by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), Sweden, circa 1930s. This beautifully crafted inkwell features a smooth, rounded pot with a sculptural finial lid, res...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage European Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Bronze Inkwell by GAB, 1930s

$479

Bronze and Cryastal Double Inkwell

Located in Water Mill, NY

19th century bronze and crystal prob. Baccarat with very heavy double inkwells.

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19th Century Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Bronze and Cryastal Double Inkwell

$950

English Victorian Silver and Blue Glass Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

English Victorian silver and blue glass inkwell. Marked: George Fox, London, 1878.

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Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

English Victorian Silver and Blue Glass Inkwell

$5,500

Silver Plated Novelty Bi-Plane Ink Stand by Franz Reichenberg, circa 1920

Located in London, London

Made circa 1920 in Berlin, Germany, by Franz Reichenberg, this handsome, antique silver plated ink stand, is modelled as a bi-plane, with moving propeller, and two inkwells making up...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage European Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Novelty Bi-Plane Ink Stand by Franz Reichenberg, circa 1920

$8,188

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and crystal inkwell. The inkwell is raised by a fine circular ormolu base with a lovely reeded and richly chased palmette design. Above the fine mottled base is the beautiful crystal bowl with a lovely spiral fluted design. The top rim displays a superb and richly chased wrap around band with charming flowers. Above are the three removable lidded vessels, two for ink, one for pounce, each set within a pierced tray...

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19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Inkwells

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Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell

$5,900

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 European Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Silvered Brass Standish

$950

Silver Inkstand, with Hallmarks, Madrid, Spain, 1779

Located in Madrid, ES

With hallmarks and property marks (AL). A tray of curved profiles is supported on four legs in the shape of plant elements. Fixed to it are four elements. These, and the bell, prese...

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1770s Neoclassical Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver Inkstand, with Hallmarks, Madrid, Spain, 1779

$4,790

Art Nouveau Inkwell by Albert Marionnet, 'French'

By Albert Marionnet

Located in Paris, FR

Late 19th century Art Nouveau inkwell and tidy crafted of bronze with brown and black patina, featuring an eagle with spread wings on a rock. This desktop piece includes two containers for ink hidden in the naturalist landscape. Signed on the base A Marionnet and underneath A. Marionnet BRONZES...

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Inkwell by Albert Marionnet, 'French'

$2,635

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain

Located in West Hollywood, CA

19th C. Antique writing stand desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain . This beautiful garniture on a desk a table or a console will a...

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19th Century Antique European Inkwells

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Bronze

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain

$3,840 Sale Price

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Nils Fougstedt Ink-Stand Produced by Fabriksaktiebolaget Kronsilver in Sweden

By Nils Fougstedt

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Ink-stand designed by Nils Fougstedt. Produced by Fabriksaktiebolaget Kronsilver in Sweden.

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1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Nils Fougstedt Ink-Stand Produced by Fabriksaktiebolaget Kronsilver in Sweden

$1,797

Gilt bronze inkwell forming a basket of grapes

Located in Paris, FR

Gilt bronze inkwell, concealed in a grape basket, revealing two cups. The rectangular base is adorned with four urns at the corners, acting as nib holders, and with an applied semi-c...

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1870s Antique European Inkwells

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Bronze

Gilt bronze inkwell forming a basket of grapes

$2,300

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 European Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Mid 19th Century Bronze & Ormolu Inkwell in the Form of Well-Cast Coc

$2,055

18th Century Venetian Bronze Figural Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

Patinated bronze urn-shaped inkwell rests on three winged-horses evoking movement and action. The body of the inkwell is decorated with faces among garlands and the lid is topped by a seated putti holding fruitVenetian patinated bronze figural inkwell...

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18th Century Renaissance Antique European Inkwells

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Bronze

18th Century Venetian Bronze Figural Inkwell

$3,200

19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Gilded Ormolu Ink Well, Stamped, Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century French gilded Ormolu Gran Tour influenced gilded Ormolu ink well, having classing motifs and Roman Centurion bust embo...

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Late 19th Century Grand Tour Antique European Inkwells

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Ormolu

19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Gilded Ormolu Ink Well, Stamped, Barbedienne

$2,055

Antique French Bronze D' Oré and Green Marble Napoleon Inkstand, Circa 1880.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Bronze D' Oré and Green Marble Napoleon Inkstand, Circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Bronze D' Oré and Green Marble Napoleon Inkstand, Circa 1880.

$6,200

19th Century French Imperial Manufacture of Sevres Porcelain Inkwell

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful 19th century French porcelain inkwell from the imperial manufacture of Sevres. Green and gold decor with dolphin's head. Stamped Sevres at the back. Rare item.

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19th Century Antique European Inkwells

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Porcelain

19th Century French Imperial Manufacture of Sevres Porcelain Inkwell

$853 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique French Belle Époque Classical Silver Inkwell on Stand

Located in New York, NY

French 950 silver inkwell on stand, circa 1910. Straight sides with vertically applied strapwork bands; curved bottom and raised foot. Cover hinged and domed with flower-head finial....

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Early 20th Century Belle Époque European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique French Belle Époque Classical Silver Inkwell on Stand

$1,150

19th Century Shell-Shaped, White Porcelain Inkwell

Located in Paris, FR

White porcelain inkwell in the form of a shell, highlighted with gold and resting on a square base. The top features two round, glass inkwells and two pen holes. Light wear to the gi...

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1820s Antique European Inkwells

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Gold

19th Century Shell-Shaped, White Porcelain Inkwell

$718

Old English Ellis Silver Plate Georgian Style, "Adam" Influenced Inkstand

By Ellis Bros.

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Very rare English Ellis silver plate "Georgian style "Adam" influenced inkstand with original panel cut crystal lidded inkwell. Maker: Ellis Silver Co. (predecessor to Barker-Ellis ...

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Early 20th Century Adam Style European Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Old English Ellis Silver Plate Georgian Style, "Adam" Influenced Inkstand

$595

Italian Empire Silver and Silver Gilt Inkstand

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Of oval shape, with a cupid holding a bow and arrow riding aloft a gilt dolphin forming a lid over a compartment, flanked by ink and sand pots on masked plinths cast with Medusa masks and mounted to a lion's-paw footed oval galleried tray...

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Early 19th Century Empire Antique European Inkwells

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Silver

Italian Empire Silver and Silver Gilt Inkstand

$8,500

Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920

Located in Paris, FR

Very elegant French Art Deco inkwell in gilt bronze and portor black marble with its white and golden veins. The inkwell stands on three beautiful round gilt bronze feet. It has a pe...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco European Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920

$778

George III Armorial Travelling Inkwell Made in London by William Price, 1819

Located in London, GB

A Very Rare & Unusual George III Armorial Travelling Inkwell Made in London in 1819 by William Price. The Inkwell is of a large size and broad rectangul...

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19th Century George III Antique European Inkwells

George III Armorial Travelling Inkwell Made in London by William Price, 1819

$1,713

20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver & Glass Inkwell with Clock, Chester, c.1907

By Saunders & Shepherd

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

20th century Edwardian silver capstan shaped inkwell with an 8 day goliath clock. The hinged cover is set with a silver plated clock, with a white dial w...

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20th Century Edwardian European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver & Glass Inkwell with Clock, Chester, c.1907

$3,282

Fabulous Antique French Hand Engraved and Enameled Cast Brass Circular Inkstand

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Antique French engraved and enameled ormolu cast brass circular inkstand with original brass trimmed glass ink cup. (Some enameling A/F and illustrated as such) Mostly in superb con...

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Mid-19th Century Antique European Inkwells

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Ormolu, Brass

Fabulous Antique French Hand Engraved and Enameled Cast Brass Circular Inkstand

$795

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 growling bulldog with realistic glass inset eyes, original leather collar with a copper buckle. The head is hing...

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19th Century Victorian Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

$2,459

c. 1930 English Art Deco Brass Inkwell

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1930 Art Deco brass inkwell, English. Cast in 2 parts & hinged. Warm patina. Lacks glass liner. 4 1/16" w., 4 11/16" d., 2.5" h. Whitehall Antiques is a family business that h...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco European Inkwells

Materials

Brass

c. 1930 English Art Deco Brass Inkwell

$145

Inkstand of Neopolitan Fisherman

Located in London, GB

A good Italian Grand Tour model of a Neopolitan fisherman at his work. In ormolu and patinated bronze the oval base is naturalistically decorated with rocks and seaweed which the fis...

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1860s Grand Tour Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Inkstand of Neopolitan Fisherman

$1,473

A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870

Located in Central England, GB

This very stylish French Empire gilt bronze and marble inkstand is a fine example. It is made from superb figured green marble. The triform base is raised onto bronze pads. The main inkwell body is in matching green figured marble which is raised onto ornate lion’s paw feet. The body is beautifully hand turned and separated with ormolu mounts and a lift off cover. Inside the git interior is inset with an original glass liner for ink. This very pleasing piece is in excellent original condition with very little sign of wear to the original gilding. French, circa 1870 Height 16.5cm x width 19cn x depth 17cm Please contact us for a shipping quote. We always use the best couriers with cost effective prices tracked and insured. Most of our items are double boxed for the safety of delicate items. Thank you for looking at the wonderful marble and Ormolu French inkstand...

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Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Antique European Inkwells

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Marble, Ormolu

A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870

$1,596

English Victorian Plated Gilded Inkwell, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

With serpents handles and a bird finial, the border with a double row of upright leaves separated by ribbon tied bands.

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Early 1900s Antique European Inkwells

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Silver Plate

English Victorian Plated Gilded Inkwell, circa 1900

$12,000

Fine French Late 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Rococo Style Inkwell by Millet

By Aimé Millet

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality late 19th century gilded ormolu inkwell Rococo influenced inkwell, having scrolling foliate decoration to the whole, two lidded inkwells, signed; Millet, Paris Mais...

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Late 19th Century Rococo Antique European Inkwells

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Ormolu

Fine French Late 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Rococo Style Inkwell by Millet

$6,166

Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell with Porcelain Plaque

Located in London, GB

A Louis-Philippe Gothic Revival gilt and patinated bronze inkwell Rising from two-tone gilt bronze bracket feet, the patinated bronze rectangular inkwell having a band of circular...

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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique European Inkwells

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Bronze, Ormolu

Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell with Porcelain Plaque

$7,537

Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique English brass and crystal inkwell with small horns and brass boar head. Diameter for bottle: 2.38".

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19th Century Charles II Antique European Inkwells

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Crystal, Brass

Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers

$1,750

Antique English Hallmarked Sterling Silver & Crystal Clock Inkwell, Circa 1900

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English hallmarked sterling silver & cut crystal clock inkwell, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique English Hallmarked Sterling Silver & Crystal Clock Inkwell, Circa 1900

$4,200

Antique Empire ink set, gold-plated bronze with swans, France

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique Empire ink set, gold-plated bronze with swans, France Solid bronze, partially gold-plated. Ink set in symmetrical arrangement. Very elegant and hig...

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Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Empire ink set, gold-plated bronze with swans, France

$1,845

English McClark Tartanware Ink Stand Circa 1810

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

English McClark Tartanware Ink Stand Circa 1810 to 1840. Rare.

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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Hardwood

English McClark Tartanware Ink Stand Circa 1810

$1,120 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique English Crystal & Sterling Silver Inkwell Signed "Samuel Jacob" Ca 1895

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English cut crystal and sterling silver inkwell signed by silversmith "Samuel Jacob" of London, circa 1895.

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Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique English Crystal & Sterling Silver Inkwell Signed "Samuel Jacob" Ca 1895

$1,200

Inkwell Regency Gilded Bronze Porcelain England \\\'800

Located in Milano, IT

Porcelain inkwell, with a shaped body entirely enamelled with chinoiserie-style motifs: there are large red flowers on a decorated blue background, on the sides two reserves in which...

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19th Century Regency Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

$Inkwell Regency Gilded Bronze Porcelain England \\\'800$

Inkwell Regency Gilded Bronze Porcelain England \\\'800

$7,787

Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal Glass and Gilt Bronze Inkwell of Impressive Size

Located in London, GB

A quite stunning French cut crystal inkwell of substantial size, with extremely elegantly worked neoclassical mounts, intricate scrolling filigree and very finely detailed sphinx's a...

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1860s Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal Glass and Gilt Bronze Inkwell of Impressive Size

$9,935

Mid-20th Century French Spelter and Cut Glass Inkwell with Deer Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

This interesting, vintage inkwell was crafted in the Alps mountains of France, circa 1950. The decorative inkwell is mounted on a walnut base. The desk...

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Mid-20th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Spelter

Mid-20th Century French Spelter and Cut Glass Inkwell with Deer Sculpture

$900

French 19th Century Charles X St. Bronze, Ormolu and Sienna Marble Inkwell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century Charles X st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Sienna marble inkwell. The inkwell is raised by a rectangular Sienna marble base. The pedestal displays an e...

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19th Century Charles X Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Charles X St. Bronze, Ormolu and Sienna Marble Inkwell

$2,400

Regency period bronze and ormolu gothic encrier

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century Regency period bronze and ormolu encrier, having inkwells and star pierced sander, contained in Gothic fret body, supported on leaf decorated plinth base.

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Regency period bronze and ormolu gothic encrier

$1,301 / set

Antique French 19th Century "Vieux Paris" Jacob Petit Inkwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

Jacob Petit (1796-1868) was first a porcelain painter in the Sevres factory and then opened his own shop, where decorative porcelain was made and painted such as the inkwell shown here.

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