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Place of Origin: European
Mid 19th Century Inkwell in the Form of a Pocket Globe
Located in London, GB
A fantastic inkwell in the form of a pocket globe, dating from the mid 19th century.
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Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique European Inkwells

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Pewter

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

1850s High Quality Bronze and Black Marble Italian Inkwell
By Antonio Pandiani
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A bronze inkwell surmounted by a faun manufactured in Italy in the mid-18th century.
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Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Antique European Inkwells

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Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Sander with Classical Figure to the Lid
Located in London, GB
French inkwell in gilt bronze. Classical lady after the antique to the lid. She lying back against a rock with sandals and long robes and her arm over her head. To the inkwell front is an applied gilt bronze mount of palm fronds. The base has a fine decorative moulding...
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1890s Antique European Inkwells

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Bronze

Art Deco Brass Desk Letter Holder, ca. Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, European Art Deco brass and black glass desk letter holder, circa 1930s, Europe, possibly France. A great piece for any desk, libr...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco European Inkwells

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Brass

Palais Royal Engraved Mother of Pearl and Ormolu Cupid Inkwell
Located in London, GB
Palais Royal mother of pearl and ormolu inkwell depicting Cupid. Set upon a fine ormolu base with four ormolu feet, with the very finely e...
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1830s Antique European Inkwells

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Ormolu

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Walter and John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass inkstand / desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian silver inkstand / desk standish, has a rectangular shaped form. This Victorian inkstand...
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1880s Victorian Antique European Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

English 19th Century Victorian Period Crystal Inkwell Carried by Four Children
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period crystal inkwell from the 19th century, with gilded children. Created in England during the 19th century, this inkwell captures our attention with its unus...
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19th Century Antique European Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Top Quality Carved Antique Swiss Black Forest Exhausted Stag Sculpture Inkstand
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality carved and very good condition Swiss black forest stag / deer sculpture. For the collectors of the rarest and best quality Black Forest sculptures we also have this very detailed, hand-carved stag. Looking at the intricate details and the impressively realistic features of this possibly dying stag, this simply can only be the work of a Swiss master carver. Being capable of creating this much detail on a relatively small sculpture takes a god given talent and a lifetime of experience. With the anatomy, the posture AND the balance being perfectly correct, this work of art inkstand is simply devine. An experienced antique seller...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest European Inkwells

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Brass, Bronze

1870 T. Elkington Silver Plated Victorian British Inkwell
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Amazing silver plated inkwell by T. Elkington, marked on the bottom, good conditions overall, original glass.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Signed Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell with a Dore Bronze Maiden
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Marvelous Signed Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell with a Dore Bronze Maiden and Patinated and Dore Bronze Ink Pots. The body is made up of...
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20th Century Art Nouveau European Inkwells

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Crystal, Bronze

Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte Container / Inkwell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte container / inkwell. Measures 15.5 cm. x 12 cm. x 5 cm. Beautiful turquoise glaze. Marked. In perfect condi...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern European Inkwells

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Ceramic

Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and substantial novelty inkwell in the form of a running Ostrich standing on an oval shaped base with a naturalistic base incorporating two "rocks" acting as a pen rest. I...
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1890s Late Victorian Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell
By Joseph Angell II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver and red cranberry glass inkwell; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver inkwell has a circular shaped domed form. The body of this exceptional antique inkwell is embellished with impressive pierced and embossed scrolling leaf decoration, accented with pensile, baluster style bead motifs. The ornamentation to the body incorporates five oval cartouches; four are ornamented with an embossed male profile: two bearded males and two in a soldier's helmet. The cartouche to the anterior surface of the inkwell features the contemporary engraved crest of a stag encompassed with a garter and the motto 'God and my Honour'. The intricate sterling silver body of the inkwell incorporates five conical shaped pen receivers. The swept waisted upper portion of this antique inkwell is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover, ornamented with engraved simplified leaf decoration. The cover is surmounted with an impressive embossed three-dimensional bust of a male figure in robes. This antique inkwell retains the original and substantial red cranberry glass ink bottle liner, with a cut glass star motif to the underside; the cranberry glass liner is highly desirable. This exceptional silver and glass inkwell is supported by five swept feet, ornamented with a continuation of scrolling leaf and circular motif decoration from the body. This exceptional example of Victorian silverware, crafted by the renowned London silversmith Joseph Angell II, is the finest example of its type Condition This antique ink bottle...
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1850s Victorian Antique European Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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...
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1890s Black Forest Antique European Inkwells

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Wood

English Regency Cherub Inkwell with Candleholder
Located in London, GB
Antique English Regency figural inkwell with candle holder. In finely cast and original patinated bronze. Set on ball feet the rectangular base has a figure of Cupid holding up a w...
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1810s Antique European Inkwells

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Bronze

English Regency Ecrier and Match Strike in Patinated Bronze
Located in London, GB
English Regency figural ecrier or inkstand. Set upon a rectangular base with milled edges all around. The ecrier with pin tray to front and back with inkwell to one side and sander to the other. Quill holder...
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1810s Antique European Inkwells

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Bronze

Marble Case with Inkwell, Italy 2nd Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Red marble casket with pyramidal lid and fitted brass vessels. Light bumps.
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Mid-19th Century Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver desk standish has a naturalistic-shaped form. The surface of the stand is embellished with impressive bright cut engraved scrolling leaf and floral ornamentation, incorporating a scroll bordered cartouche bearing the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of an elephant's head. The stand is further ornamented with scrolling designs encompassing an oval recess, composing a pen well. The rim of the body of the sterling silver inkstand...
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1840s Victorian Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell England 1905
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome sterling silver antique inkwell has a lovely, simple design and was made by William Harrison Walter, circa 1905. It has a high polished profile, with a hinged lid and is wei...
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Early 20th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French Crystal and Bronze Mounumental Inkwell. Signed. Escalier de Cristal Paris.
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19th Century Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th-C. French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Ram Form Inkwell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-19th century French gilt bronze neo-classical style ram form inkwell. It has dual rams to possibly hold the writing instrument.
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Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Edwardian Sterling Silver Ink Stand - Egyptian Revival - Garrard 1908
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1908 by Garrard & Co., this monumental Antique, Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is the epitome of Egyptian Revival taste, ...
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Early 1900s Egyptian Revival Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Presentation Inkstand by Turner & Simpson Ltd.
By Turner & Simpson Ltd
Located in New Orleans, LA
This superlative silver inkwell was presented to Sir Arthur Steel-Maitland, the United Kingdom’s Minister of Labour, on the occasion of the opening of the Salford Bridge in Birmingha...
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20th Century Other European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze & Brose Double Inkstand, Scotland 1910, H547
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Art Nouveau gilt bronze & brose double inkstand, Scotland 1910, H547 Scotland 1910 Brass Shaped back with pen rest. Pair of inkwells with ce...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage European Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique French Green Marble & Gold Bronze 4 Piece Inkwell Desk Set Circa 1875-85
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional Antique French green marble and gold bronze 4 piece inkwell desk set, circa 1875-1885. Includes: Inkwell: 11W x 8L x 4.75H Paperweight (Left): 3W x 5.25L x 3.5H Rolli...
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Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Double Inkstand, Linage Blue and Gilt, France, 1900, H565
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique double inkstand, linage blue and gilt, France 1900, H565 France 1900 Porcelain Floral decoration to the back Pair of porcelain inkwells with lids Pen rest Stamp holder to th...
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Early 1900s Antique European Inkwells

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Porcelain

Antique Oval Silver Plated Double Inkstand, Scotland 1910, H549
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oval Silver Plated Double Inkstand, Scotland 1910, H549 Scotland 1910 Silver plate and glass Silver plated inkstand having two blue glass inkwells A handle with three pen re...
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1910s Vintage European Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Late 19th Century Austro-Hungarian Bronze Lizard Inkwell
Located in London, GB
A beautiful quality lizard inkwell, the realistically modelled lizard as inset glass eyes.
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1890s Victorian Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bronze D'ore & Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Set on Stand, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze D'Ore and cut crystal inkwell desk set on stand, Circa 1900. Includes inkwell, pen holder, pen nib brush and drip box.
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Early 20th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Biedermeier Glass Inkwell Judaica Inkpot
Located in Milan, IT
Early 19th Century Jewish Glass Ink pot dating back to the Biedermeier period, of European Austro-Hungarian origin. Circular shape, this clear jacketed gl...
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Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century English Crystal Inkwell with Brass Collar
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th Century crystal inkwell with a brass collar and chamfered edges, English circa 1880. This is one of many pieces we received from a private colle...
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Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells

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Crystal, Brass

Late 19th Century Inkwell Depicting a Black African Man - Goldscheider Wien
By Arthur Goldscheider
Located in London, GB
A Wonderfull quality bronze inkwell depicting a black African man, made by the goldscheider factory in Vienna around 1890, with inset glass eyes.
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1890s Victorian Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Champleve Inkstand
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a luxurious combination of colors in the form of a French champleve inkstand, with a square crystal inkwell with a champleve top. 19th century.
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19th Century Other Antique European Inkwells

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Metal

Late 19th Century Leather Mini Hat Box Traveling Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century traveling inkwell in the shape of a leather hatbox with a copper interior and glass insert circa 1870 England. A very nice piece for a...
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Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Copper

Antique Brass Double Inkstand with Pen Holders, Scotland 1900, H548
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique brass double inkstand with pen holders, Scotland 1900, H548 Scotland 1900 Brass & glass Brass pen holder to the back Pair of cut glass inkwel...
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Early 1900s Antique European Inkwells

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Brass

English Lap Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Early 19th century rosewood lap desk. Made in England, circa 1830. Has brass corners and brown leather writing surface with gold tooling. Left side...
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Early 19th Century Antique European Inkwells

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Rosewood

French Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Inkwell
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and exceptionally high quality French early 19th century Louis XV st. Sèvres Porcelain and ormolu inkwell, signed Sèvres. The inkwell is raised by striking pierced scrolled foliate ormolu movements in a most decorative satin and burnished finished. At the center is the finely detailed Sèvres Porcelain tray...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique European Inkwells

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Ormolu

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Vert de Patricia marble inkwell. The inkwell is raised by Fine topie shaped feet below the elegantly shaped wrap ...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Inkwells

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Gold Bronze & Green Marble Inkwell Signed "A. Marionnet, " Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gold Bronze and Green Marble Inkwell Signed "A. Marionnet," Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sèvres Porcelain and ormolu inkwell, stamped, P.C.G. The inkwell is raised by Fine fluted bun shaped feet below the beau...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

Late 19th Century Double Crystal Inkwell with Pen Tray, England, 1880
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century double crystal inkwell with a pen tray and brass trim from England 1880. This is from a private collector who traveled the world buying and selling beautiful and un...
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Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells

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Crystal, Brass

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

Scotty Dog Black Forest Wood Carved Inkwell German Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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...
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1930s Black Forest Vintage European Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Asprey & Co. Ltd Antique Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V cut-glass and English sterling silver mounted desk inkwell made by Asprey & Co; part of our antique silver and glassware collection. This fine antique George V cut glass and English sterling silver mounted desk inkwell has a plain cuboid form with rounded corners. The neck of the antique glass inkwell is encircled with an impressive silver mount and fitted with a compressed circular hinged hallmarked sterling silver cover. The cover opens to reveal the removable glass ink liner. The interior of the cover retains the original gilt interior. The impressive glass body of this inkwell is embellished with hobnail style deep cut glass ornamentation to the underside. This fine example of antique silverware has been crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Asprey & Co Ltd. Dimensions: Height to top of cover 10cm/3.9" Width 11.3cm/4.4" square Diameter of liner 2.5cm/1" Height of liner 2.8cm/1.1" Condition: This antique glass inkwell is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The inkwell has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The glass is in perfect condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the mount have wear but remain legible. The part hallmarks to the interior of the cover are all very clear. Maker: Asprey & Co Ltd Date: 1921 Origin: London, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique glassware...
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1920s Other Vintage European Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century English Traveling Inkwell in a Red Leather Mini Binocular Case
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century traveling inkwell in a red leather mini binocular case. It has a hinged top and a mini glass insert, its a unique traveling inkwell. T...
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Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells

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Metal

Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell Modelled as a Monkey Castrating a Cat!!
Located in London, GB
Well what can I say about this incredible Inkwell, I have seen many examples from this period that depict monkeys tormenting cats but I have never seen one that is quite this extreme...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Inkwells

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Bronze

Silver Plated and Clear Glass Ink Well by Walker and Hall
Located in Cheshire, GB
A silver-plated and clear glass ink well and stand, shaped square plated Stand with gadroon borders raised on four claw and ball feet supporting square ...
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Early 20th Century European Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H300
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H300 Germany 1930 Metal German Inkwell Stand With Carved Oval Face Having A Pen Rest Li...
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1930s Vintage European Inkwells

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Metal

Antique Silver Plate Arts Crafts Double Inkwell Pen Rest, Scotland 1920, H550
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Silver Plated Double Inkwell With Pen Rest, Arts & Crafts, Scotland 1920, H550 Scotland 1920 Silver Plate Shaped open back with pen rest Pair of inkwells...
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1920s Vintage European Inkwells

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Silver Plate

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. Alabastro marble and ormolu inkwell. The inkwell is raised by elegant topie shaped ormolu feet below the beautiful Alabastro marble suppo...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Inkwells

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Marble, Ormolu

Naturalistic Victorian Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Charles & George Fox, 1846
By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1846 by Charles & George Fox, this charming, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver ink stand, features an ornate scroll ...
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1840s Early Victorian Antique European Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell Desk Set with Owl Figures, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved wooden double inkwell with a majestic owl figure sitting on two books. The owl has glass eyes, and the Stand has a tray for pen and accessori...
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1930s Black Forest Vintage European Inkwells

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Empire St. Oval Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Empire st. oval ormolu inkwell. The inkwell is raised by pawed feet below a lattice design with rosettes in the center. Above are two ink dispensers ...
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19th Century Empire Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Art Nouveau Inkstand, Wood + Kingwood Inlaid, Scotland, 1900
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Art Nouveau inkstand, Wood + kingwood inlaid, Scotland 1900, H627 Scotland 1900 Wood + kingwood Pair of two crystal inkwells and lids with metal handles and a pen rest Inlai...
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Early 1900s Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Italian 1920s Art Deco Wrought Iron and Marble Bird Inkwell
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1920s Art Deco wrought iron and marble bird inkstand.
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1920s Art Deco Vintage European Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Late 19th Century Traveling Leather Inkwell Case with Glass Interior Well
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century traveling oval leather inkwell with a glass interior well and a hinged lid. A nice pocket size inkwell, a great piece to be add to any collection. From a private collector who traveled the world buy unique and unusual pieces.
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Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells

Materials

Leather, Glass

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