European Inkwells

Place of Origin: European

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Nice inkwell of the 19th century with its two ink receptacles and the stamp holder" Inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze and glass, 19th century, with its two ink receptacle...

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19th Century Napoleon III Antique European Inkwells

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Bronze

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century

Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful and rare large figural inkwell, beautifully executed in the form of an Owl with fine detail. The hinged head lifts to reveal a fitted ink chamber which looks to be a ...

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1890s Late Victorian Antique European Inkwells

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Brass

Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890

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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

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

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

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Bronze

Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Danish 18th Century Blue Faience Inkwell by Store Kongensgade

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Rare Danish blue and white faience ink stand by Johan Ernst Pfau for Store Kongensgade Faience Manufactory, Copenhagen Denmark circa 1740. This inkwell retain with its original ink a...

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Early 18th Century Baroque Antique European Inkwells

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Faience

Danish 18th Century Blue Faience Inkwell by Store Kongensgade

Petite Classica Crystal Inkwell

Located in Sheffield, MA

Small and elegant crystal inkwell with a brass collar with a square base and faceted lid makes a wonderful accent on your desk or table top. Ink-well, ink well, inkwell.

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Early 20th Century European Inkwells

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Crystal, Brass

Petite Classica Crystal Inkwell

French Victorian Bronze Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

French Victorian bronze square inkwell with 2 cornucopia pen holders.

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Inkwells

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Bronze

French Victorian Bronze Inkwell

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

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Porcelain, Wood

Sèvres Inkwell

Stately Antique Brass Bronze Inkwell, Around 1880

Located in Berlin, DE

Stately antique brass bronze inkwell around 1880 Solid brass bronze inkwell with lid. Original glass insert. Inkwell with paw feet standing on...

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1880s Antique European Inkwells

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Stately Antique Brass Bronze Inkwell, Around 1880

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

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Doré Inkwell

Antique Small Tray, Signed Octave Georges Lelievre, Gilded Bronze

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful small plate made from gilded bronze. Signed "O. Lelièvre" by the french artist Octave Georges Lelièvre (*1869- ?). The plate shows floral applications and little bugs and...

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Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells

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Gold, Bronze

Antique Small Tray, Signed Octave Georges Lelievre, Gilded Bronze

Sterling Silver Inkwell XL Size, Denmark, 1920

Located in Paris, FR

Sterling silver inkwell made in Denmark, 1920. Very large size silver inkwell holder made of sterling silver, weight 620 grams. Good condition, some engraving on the silver as seen...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Inkwells

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Silver

Sterling Silver Inkwell XL Size, Denmark, 1920

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19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted of brilliant doré bronze and fine brocatelle marble, this wonderful Napoleon III-period inkwell is as functional as it is beautiful. In a style reminiscent of Louis XV Rococo...

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19th Century Napoleon III Antique European Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell

British Studio Pottery Brown Glazed Water Dropper or Inkwell

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An unusual and finely hand crafted studio pottery water dropper or inkwell decorated in brown glazes dating from the 20th century. The hand thrown hive shaped vessel stands on a flat...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Inkwells

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Ceramic

British Studio Pottery Brown Glazed Water Dropper or Inkwell

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19th Century Antique French Inkwell in Gilded Brass and Porcelain

Located in Bradenton, FL

Beautiful Antique 19th century painted and gilded brass inkwell. Floral motif with pink rose on handle. 'Made in France' on underside.

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19th Century Rococo Antique European Inkwells

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Brass

19th Century Antique French Inkwell in Gilded Brass and Porcelain

Small Empire Inkwell in Gilded and Dark Patinated Bronze from the 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

A small and beautiful inkwell in gilded and dark patinated bronze with cups in porcelain. French Empire from the 1820s. Wear consistent with age and use.

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1820s Empire Antique European Inkwells

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Gold Plate, Bronze

Small Empire Inkwell in Gilded and Dark Patinated Bronze from the 1820s

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Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped, Pen Tray

Located in Greven, DE

Antique inkwell made from bronze, gilded. Very good condition of the bronze work.

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Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells

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Gold, Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped, Pen Tray

Black Forest Carved Walnut Reclining Swiss Mountain Dog, Swiss, ca. 1880

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Black Forest Breinzware Walnut Inkwell, carved as a reclining Swiss Mountain Dog, with a hinged top, and two interior glass inkwells, Brienz, Switzerland ...

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1880s Black Forest Antique European Inkwells

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Walnut

Black Forest Carved Walnut Reclining Swiss Mountain Dog, Swiss, ca. 1880

Antique English Officers Horse Hoof Inkstand

Located in Forney, TX

Scarce antique English Officers equestrian silver plate and metal mounted horse hoof. An exceptional, most likely one-of-a-kind example, featuring a finely detailed sculpture of a fox with cane and stirrups to the front, hinged lid opening to two cylindrical inkwell cutouts, and original iron horse shoe...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Inkwells

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Metal, Silver Plate, Iron

Antique English Officers Horse Hoof Inkstand

19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble 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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1890s Antique European Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble Inkwell

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Desk Standish

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver inkstand / desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian inkstand...

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19th Century Victorian Antique European Inkwells

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Desk Standish

19th Century, French, Patinated Bronze Hunting Dog and Duck Inkwell

By Jules Moigniez

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a man's desk or office with this antique dog and bird inkwell. Created in France circa 1870 and attributed to Jules Moiniez, the sculpture composition depicts a setter head ...

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Mid-19th Century Antique European Inkwells

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Bronze

19th Century, French, Patinated Bronze Hunting Dog and Duck Inkwell

Inkwell, Glazed Ceramic, Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 17th Century

By Talavera de la Reyna

Located in Madrid, ES

Inkwell. Glazed ceramic. Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 17th century. Inkwell or spice rack with a square shaped hole that is made of glazed ceram...

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17th Century Baroque Antique European Inkwells

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Ceramic

Inkwell, Glazed Ceramic, Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 17th Century

Antique French Brass Inkwell, Shoe, Early 20th Century

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful brass inkwell, which shows a antique shoe. France, around 1910.

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Early 20th Century European Inkwells

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Brass

Antique French Brass Inkwell, Shoe, Early 20th Century

English Sterling Silver Capstan Inkwell With Pocket Watch - Edwardian

Located in London, GB

Very highly sought-after, this is a lovely example of an inkwell with the pocket watch lid. Made from sterling silver, the inkwell is hallmarked forBirmingham 1906, Edwardian in era. The watch is the original and has been overhauled and cleaned by our clock repairer...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique European Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Capstan Inkwell With Pocket Watch - Edwardian

An Arts & Crafts Pewter Inkwell with a Green Ruskin Jewel and original ink liner

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co in the style of. An English Arts & Crafts hexagonal pewter Inkwell with a Green Ruskin ceramic jewel to the hinged lid. Retaining the origi...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts European Inkwells

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Pewter

An Arts & Crafts Pewter Inkwell with a Green Ruskin Jewel and original ink liner

C19th Carved Wood and Velvet Black Forest Inkwell with Dog

Located in London, GB

Wonderful German late 19th century carved wood black Forest inkwell. Beautifully carved with a seated dog on a naturalistic base of ferns and foliage, the cut glass inkwells retaining their original leaf carved stoppers...

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19th Century Black Forest Antique European Inkwells

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Velvet, Cut Glass, Wood

C19th Carved Wood and Velvet Black Forest Inkwell with Dog

Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped

Located in Greven, DE

Antique inkwell made from bronze, gilded. On the base is depicted a hunting scene with hunting hounds in the woods. Very good condition of the bronze work.

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Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells

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Gold, Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped

French Chinoiserie Turquoise-Blue Porcelain Encrier Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

The underside of the cherry-blossom decorated palanquin forming the shade over the court figure with phoenix resting on the gilt-bronze mounted carton Pierre panel.

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie European Inkwells

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Ormolu

French Chinoiserie Turquoise-Blue Porcelain Encrier Table Lamp

19th Century Dog-Shaped Scrip in the Shape of a Bronze Hat

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century dog-shaped scrip in the shape of a bronze hat.

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19th Century Antique European Inkwells

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Bronze

19th Century Dog-Shaped Scrip in the Shape of a Bronze Hat

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell

By Albert Cheuret

Located in New York, NY

French Art Nouveau oval shaped bronze inkwell with pine cones and needles design (signed: ALBERT CHEURET)

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique European Inkwells

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Bronze

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell

19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This exquisite inkwell exhibits the mastery of Baccarat's workmanship. The molded crystal body is decorated in one of their more rare Classic patterns Moulure Russe with concentric swirling spirals...

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Early 1900s Antique European Inkwells

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Crystal

19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top

Desk Set in Elegant Art Deco from 1930s

Located in Knivsta, SE

A very elegant desk set in art deco probably from 1930s or earlier. The desk set is made of patinated brass and consists of two parts. An ink stand with pen stand and a rocker blotter...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage European Inkwells

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Brass

Desk Set in Elegant Art Deco from 1930s

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Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular with two cut glass inkwells and pen tray over a drawer. The sides rounded. The inspiration for the decoration from designs by the master cabinet maker Andre Charles Boull...

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Mid-19th Century Louis XIV Antique European Inkwells

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Brass

Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass

By J. C. Vickery

Located in London, GB

Victorian era inkstand with Boulle marquetry in ebonised wood and brass English, dated 1853 Measures: Height 17cm, width 38.5cm, depth 27.5cm This 19th Century English inkstand ...

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Mid-19th Century High Victorian Antique European Inkwells

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Brass

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass

Inkwell in Yellow Siena Marble and Gilded Bronze, Italy, Late 1800s

Located in Milano, IT

Inkwell in yellow Siena marble with a gilt bronze bust of Napoleon at the top. On the sides, gilded bronze inkwells with finely chiseled fret decorations and leafy scrolls. The inkwe...

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19th Century Other Antique European Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Inkwell in Yellow Siena Marble and Gilded Bronze, Italy, Late 1800s

Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Pewter Inkwell with Violet Enamel Decoration.

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co. Regent Street. London. An English Arts & Crafts Pewter Inkwell with violet-colored enamel decoration to the top, and to each of the circles at the four corners. Stamped...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts European Inkwells

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Enamel, Pewter

Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Pewter Inkwell with Violet Enamel Decoration.

Crystal Pen Holder with Inkwell by Walther Design

By Pukeberg Sweden

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Pukeberg walther glass designed Solifleur rectangular single stem glass. Interesting and particularly striking pieces of Op Art glass . The front features a fun, light-hearted textur...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Inkwells

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Crystal

Crystal Pen Holder with Inkwell by Walther Design

Mid-Century Antique Pair of Glass Inkwells with a Brass Lid and a Shield on Top

Located in Stamford, CT

A nice pair of mid-century glass inkwells with brass hinged lids and a shield on top. English lap desk style purchased by a private collector who trav...

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Mid-19th Century Antique European Inkwells

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Brass

Mid-Century Antique Pair of Glass Inkwells with a Brass Lid and a Shield on Top

Rare Art Nouveau French Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A Rare Art Nouveau French Ormolu and crystal inkwell Encrier by Baccarat, circa 1900, the ormolu possibly by Francois Linke. Depicting a reclined winged maiden...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Inkwells

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Rare Art Nouveau French Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat

Iznik-Style Ceramic and Brass-Mounted Ink Stand

By Iznik Pottery

Located in London, GB

Iznik-style ceramic and brass-mounted ink stand French, 19th Century Height 10.5cm, width 34cm, depth 19cm Revealing a vase and flowers contained in a border of repeating pattern-work, with two lidded inkwells flanking a central holder, this remarkable desk-piece is a very fine Iznik style inkstand, made in France in the late nineteenth century. Stylistically, it draws upon earlier Islamic...

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19th Century Islamic Antique European Inkwells

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Brass

Iznik-Style Ceramic and Brass-Mounted Ink Stand

Art Deco chrome inkwell

Located in Barnstaple, GB

Circa 1930s a charming chrome on marble depiction of a little girl seated reading a book next to an inkwell. She sits upon a variegated black marble plinth with chased recess for a f...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage European Inkwells

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Chrome

Art Deco chrome inkwell

Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Pug Inkwell, 19th Century Dog Carving

Located in Bristol, GB

Antique Carving in the Form of a Dog Raised up on his hind legs, the head with original glass eyes tilts back to reveal the original glass inkwell ins...

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19th Century Black Forest Antique European Inkwells

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Wood

Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Pug Inkwell, 19th Century Dog Carving

Silver inkwell , Italy, Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Silver inkwell is a vintage silver decorative object. A beautiful inkweel with stamps realized in the mid-20th Century. Don't miss this precious object

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Mid-20th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell , Italy, Mid-20th Century

Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

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Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells

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Porcelain, Wood

Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.

French Art Nouveau Bronze Floral Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

French Art Nouveau bronze floral design inkwell with handles and iridescent glass well.

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20th Century Art Nouveau European Inkwells

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Bronze

French Art Nouveau Bronze Floral Inkwell

Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand

Located in London, GB

Victorian brass inlaid ebonised wood Boulle inkstand English, 19th century Measures: height 12.5cm, width 38cm, depth 23.5cm Made from ebonised wo...

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19th Century Victorian Antique European Inkwells

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Brass

Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand

Antique English Presentation Inkwell & Desk Set with Horse Jockey Theme

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique desk set has no maker's signature, but is presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1890 and done in the period ...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Inkwells

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Onyx, Brass

Antique English Presentation Inkwell & Desk Set with Horse Jockey Theme

Scandinavian Desk Set in Bronze by Gusum, A 5 Pieces Set, Signed

By Gusums Bruk

Located in Paris, FR

A very rare desk set of 5 pieces made by Gosum. Sweden. Signed Bronze.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Inkwells

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Brass, Bronze

Scandinavian Desk Set in Bronze by Gusum, A 5 Pieces Set, Signed

Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU

By Henri Chapu

Located in Paris, FR

Inkwell in red Griotte marble and gilt bronze representing an allegory of writing by Henri Chapu (1833-1891). This old 19th century inkstand is ...

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19th Century Napoleon III Antique European Inkwells

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU

English Victorian Papier-Mache Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

English Victorian papier mache rectangular inkwell with gold stenciled and floral painted decoration with a small center box between 2 square sh...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Inkwells

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Gold

English Victorian Papier-Mache Inkwell

19th Century Scottish Double Inkwell

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century Scottish double inkwell by Arthur Medlock with two hoof inkwells with metal covers centred by a facet citrine, on a wooden base, th...

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Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells

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Oak

19th Century Scottish Double Inkwell

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

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Inkwell German Antique, 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

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...

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1890s Black Forest Antique European Inkwells

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Metal

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Inkwell German Antique, 1890s

Cut Glass Tortoise Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

Cut glass tortoise inkwell. Vintage turtle pillbox inkwell of cut glass carrying a mounted finial topped circular lidded well originally for ink but cha...

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Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Cut Glass Tortoise Inkwell

Art Deco Desk Set with Ink Wells & Calendar

Located in Oakland, CA

Art Deco desk set with ink wells & calendar. Modernist design with glass base and streamlined metal with black vitrolite glass tops for the ink wells...

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