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Style: Belle Époque
Massive Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, by Hans Müller
Massive Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, by Hans Müller

Massive Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, by Hans Müller

By Hans Muller

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Massive Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, by Hans Müller Austrian, circa 1900. Behold the Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, a masterpiece attributed to the skilled hands of Ha...

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Late 19th Century Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.
Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.

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1890s French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

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Onyx, Bronze

French Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1880
French Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1880

French Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1880

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Modelled as a Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey From our Decorative collection, we are pleased to offer this French Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey Inkwell. The...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Masterpiece inkwell, faun bacchus and putto motif, 1880/90 Belle Époque France
Masterpiece inkwell, faun bacchus and putto motif, 1880/90 Belle Époque France

Masterpiece inkwell, faun bacchus and putto motif, 1880/90 Belle Époque France

Located in Wien, AT

Exceptional table writing set with inkwell, featuring a particularly attractive design, made of Regule, dating from the late 19th century around 1880/90 in France. The irregular bas...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique French Belle Époque Classical Silver Inkwell on Stand
Antique French Belle Époque Classical Silver Inkwell on Stand

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 French Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Bronze Double Inkwell in Renaissance Revival Style
19th Century French Bronze Double Inkwell in Renaissance Revival Style

19th Century French Bronze Double Inkwell in Renaissance Revival Style

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Bronze Double Inkwell in Renaissance Revival Style was cast in bronze with extraordinary ambition and detail and is a fine example of the Renaissance revival styl...

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1890s French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell
Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell Depicting a bronze sleeping cherub lying on a gilt bronze settee, opening up to two ink holders. Details: Height – 4 in...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Very Nice Late 19th Century Bronze and Marble 3 Piece Desk Set
Very Nice Late 19th Century Bronze and Marble 3 Piece Desk Set

Very Nice Late 19th Century Bronze and Marble 3 Piece Desk Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Very Nice Late 19th Century Bronze and Marble 3 Piece Desk Set The large Chinese designed rectangular desk set centered with a bronze crane and two de...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Belle Époque inkwells for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Belle Époque inkwells for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage inkwells created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Belle Époque inkwells made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original inkwells, popular names associated with this style include and Ernest Justin Ferrand. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for inkwells differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $750 and tops out at $10,500 while the average work can sell for $3,125.