Baroque Inkwells

French Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Dore Desk Stand, with two covered acanthus leave inkwells flanking central candlestick holder with porpoise motif and acanthus leaf form base. 4.5" H...

Large Crab-shaped inkwell North of Italy,17th–18th century, bronze H5 xL20x P12 cm This finely cast bronze inkwell takes the form of a crab, showcasing the naturalistic detail and c...

Bronze inkwell. Spain, 17th century. Inkwell made of octagonal bronze with eight small holes and one larger one in the center of the upper part that has a flat base and decoration on its fronts based on moldings of different shapes and widths, all smooth and leaving areas flat in the center of the piece. Around this central hole it presents an enhancement of moldings, in a combination similar to the one mentioned. Typologically, the most common form of inkwell in Baroque Spain was square, and they were made of bronze, ceramic, etc. The polygonal shape, although also relatively frequent and apparently more so in the 18th century, is less common. Compare, for example, the polygonal ceramic inkwell from Talavera de la Reina dated from the 17th century in the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas (Madrid), or the bronze one with an octagonal lid from the 19th century. from the same institution, with various ceramics and different provenances from the 18th century (same museum), etc. Above all, it is necessary to remember the polygonal inkwell with six holes made of bronze and dated from the 17th century, which is in the Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes (Alcalá de Henares, Madrid), due to its resemblance to this piece. Likewise, it is possible to see the use of pieces of this type in paintings such as San Gregorio Magno...

Inkwell, variegated series. Glazed ceramic. Possibly Talavera, 17th century. Slightly rectangular inkwell, decorated with two semicircular pillars on each front, made of glazed cera...

Portuguese Baroque style solid gilt bronze desk set of double inkwell Stand, ink blotter and candleholder, Portugal 1870-1880 All three pieces richly decorated with foliage features,...

Small English ink stand crafted of tortoise, crystal and gilt bronze by Patent in London. It is richly decorated with inlaid foliage and floral motifs. This stand is well appointed f...

19th century inkwell crafted of gilt bronze and red Griotte marble. It is composed of two ink holders embedded in the side parts of the piece, with two removable glass ink holders in...

Silver 800 rectangular inkwell on feet in Baroque style characterized by embossed and chiselled shells and swirls. At the centre of the inkwell a bell is positioned while on the sid...

A beautiful 19th century French crystal and brass inkwell with a swirled design and round brass top. No ink dish. The signature is worn and faded but still legible-barely.

This antique English inkstand was crafted in the 19th century in ormolu and tortoiseshell using the technique of marquetry made famous by the French cabinetmaker Andre Charles Boulle...

This elegant 19th century ormolu bronze and white Carrara marble writing desk fitted with two inkwells and an antique mercury thermometer. This rec...

Remarkably well preserved desk stand complete with vessels for ink and sand. Has decorative design etched along edges front and back. This item is over 300 years old!