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Style: Belle Époque
19th century nautilus inkwell/paperweight
Located in London, GB
À beautiful bronze patinated iron inkwell/paperweight in the shape of a nautilus shell.
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19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

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Iron

19th century nautilus inkwell/paperweight
19th century nautilus inkwell/paperweight

19th century nautilus inkwell/paperweight

$497
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

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

$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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

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.

$5,000
Franz Bergman Style 19th-Century Austrian Bronze & Coconut Camel Inkwell
By Franz Bergmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Franz Bergman Style 19th-Century Austrian Bronze & Coconut Camel Inkwell A rare and whimsical 19th-century Austrian figural inkwell in the Franz Bergman...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

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Bronze

Franz Bergman Style 19th-Century Austrian Bronze & Coconut Camel Inkwell
Franz Bergman Style 19th-Century Austrian Bronze & Coconut Camel Inkwell

Franz Bergman Style 19th-Century Austrian Bronze & Coconut Camel Inkwell

$1,400
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

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.

$7,000
French Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1880
Located in Newark, England
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 bronze inkwell is cast as...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

$6,913
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

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

$1,750
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

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.

$3,500
Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Sevres Porcelain Plaque's in Robin’s Egg
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful large 19th century French Belle Époque inkwell. Grand gilt bronze with many compartments decorated with Sevres porcelain plaques. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Sevres Porcelain Plaque's in Robin’s Egg
Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Sevres Porcelain Plaque's in Robin’s Egg

Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Sevres Porcelain Plaque's in Robin’s Egg

$10,500
Albert Marionnet (1852-1910), A Belle Époque Naturalistic Inkwell, circa 1900
By Albert Marionnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Albert Marionnet (1852-1910), A Large Belle-Epoque Naturalistic Inkwell, circa 1900 In gilded and chiseled bronze with naturalistic decoration of grapevines, the green marble board ...
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1890s French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Albert Marionnet (1852-1910), A Belle Époque Naturalistic Inkwell, circa 1900
Albert Marionnet (1852-1910), A Belle Époque Naturalistic Inkwell, circa 1900

Albert Marionnet (1852-1910), A Belle Époque Naturalistic Inkwell, circa 1900

$3,352
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

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Silver

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

$1,150
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

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Marble, Bronze

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

$2,500 / set
Banded Agate and Ormolu Antique Inkwell c1895
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : A 19th century banded agate and ormolu bronze inkwell Date : 1880-1910 Origin : France Decoration : The handle and inkwell with engraved foliate design. Original glass line...
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1890s French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Banded Agate and Ormolu Antique Inkwell c1895
Banded Agate and Ormolu Antique Inkwell c1895

Banded Agate and Ormolu Antique Inkwell c1895

$539
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19th Century Baccarat Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
A Baccarat crystal inkwell with decorated bronze. Circa 19th century, France. The interior is two inches deep and the opening is one inch wide.
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1890s French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

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Crystal

19th Century Baccarat Inkwell
19th Century Baccarat Inkwell

19th Century Baccarat Inkwell

$575
H 4.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamelled Inkstand
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century gilt bronze and champlevé enameled inkstand with single well with hinge cover and pen rest. All raised up on bun feet. Dimensions H...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamelled Inkstand
Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamelled Inkstand

Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamelled Inkstand

$967 Sale Price
40% Off
H 4.5 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl
Located in Stockholm, SE
An Art Noveau or Jugend patinated bronze pen and inkwell with an owl sitting in the center. The owl have inset glass eyes. Made ca.1900. Possibly Swedish. Symbolism of the owl: The...
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Early 1900s European Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl
Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl

$897
H 7.09 in W 14.97 in D 6.3 in
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 French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell

$19,850
H 9.25 in W 20.5 in D 11 in
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 French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell
19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell

19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell

$6,500
H 6.75 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist
Located in Chicago, US
Little is known about the origins of this amazing piece, apart from it being from France, circa 1900. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist
Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist

Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist

$4,900
H 3.5 in W 11.5 in D 5 in
19th century Embossed Bronze Inkwell
Located in Savannah, GA
Bronze inkwell intricately embossed with scroll work. Features include a pen vest and back tray and double inkwells with griffins on the back gallery. A continental piece possibly Au...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

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Bronze

19th century Embossed Bronze Inkwell
19th century Embossed Bronze Inkwell

19th century Embossed Bronze Inkwell

$275 Sale Price
63% Off
H 4.25 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
19th Century French Inkwell
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French inkwell, Louis-Philippe period.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Inkwell
19th Century French Inkwell

19th Century French Inkwell

$2,150 / set
H 8 in W 13.38 in D 6.63 in
Austrian Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cold painted Austrian bronze sculpture by Franz Bergman depicting a carpet trader. The piece shows great attention to detail and craftsm...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Belle Époque Inkwells

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Bronze

Austrian Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergman
Austrian Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergman

Austrian Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergman

$3,250
H 8 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell
By Albert Cheuret
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau oval shaped bronze inkwell with pine cones and needles design (signed: ALBERT CHEURET)
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell
French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell

$3,250
H 6.5 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in
French Brass Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A French brass inkwell, 19th century. 8 ¼ inches wide by 4 ¾ inches tall
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19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

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Brass

French Brass Inkwell, 19th Century
French Brass Inkwell, 19th Century

French Brass Inkwell, 19th Century

$480
H 4.75 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece of nineteenth-century French elegance is sure to be the envy of any collector. The Napoleon III gilt bronze inkwell is a prized find, crafted in circa 1840 France with int...
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1840s French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

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Metal, Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840

$1,800
H 3.875 in W 12.125 in D 8.75 in
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Historicism Writing Set, Early 19th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
Writing set is from the 19th century and is stylistically attributable to historicism. If you do not know what to do with a writing set in this day and age...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

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Brass

Historicism Writing Set, Early 19th Century
Historicism Writing Set, Early 19th Century

Historicism Writing Set, Early 19th Century

H 6.11 in W 10.04 in D 6.3 in
Bronze Inkwell, Young Black Boy Straw Hat, Black Americana, ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This humorous inkwell is not only fun to look at but incredibly detailed. The fact that it is an inkwell is just a bonus. His charming expression, his detailed hair, the hat and even...
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Inkwells

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Bronze

Bronze Inkwell, Young Black Boy Straw Hat, Black Americana, ca. 1900
Bronze Inkwell, Young Black Boy Straw Hat, Black Americana, ca. 1900

Bronze Inkwell, Young Black Boy Straw Hat, Black Americana, ca. 1900

H 3 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
Albert Marionnet French Belle Époque Bronze Inkwell with Children
By Albert Marionnet
Located in Astoria, NY
Albert Marionnet (France, 1852-1910) signed neoclassical bronze inkwell, crest depicting two children reading, signed at right: "A. Marionnet," inscribed underside: "Lucie et Edmond ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

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Bronze

Albert Marionnet French Belle Époque Bronze Inkwell with Children
Albert Marionnet French Belle Époque Bronze Inkwell with Children

Albert Marionnet French Belle Époque Bronze Inkwell with Children

H 5 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
Fishing Boy Bronze D'ore Writing Desk Organizer, France, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $450....This is a 19th century French bronze ink stand and pen holder/rest. Finely detailed figurative french bronze D'Ore desktop writing organizer featuring a fishing ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Fishing Boy Bronze D'ore Writing Desk Organizer, France, 19th Century
Fishing Boy Bronze D'ore Writing Desk Organizer, France, 19th Century

Fishing Boy Bronze D'ore Writing Desk Organizer, France, 19th Century

H 4.5 in W 5 in D 3 in
Armand Guénard for Susse Frères Gilt Bronze Antique Inkwell Desk Writing Set
By Armand Guénard, Susse Freres
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is a remarkably complete gilt bronze writing suite by Susse Frères from the first quarter of the 20th century. It retains the original pen shaft (no tip), the well with an original pewter or lead cup insert, a very finely chiseled twin inkwell centerpiece and the original rolling blotter. The edge of the blotter is finished with a top-grain leather with gilt lettering in the edge noting the retailer Susse Freres. Other than the pewter/lead well and the pen, every piece is signed by both Susse Freres and Armand Guénard...
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1910s French Vintage Belle Époque Inkwells

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Metal, Bronze

Armand Guénard for Susse Frères Gilt Bronze Antique Inkwell Desk Writing Set
Armand Guénard for Susse Frères Gilt Bronze Antique Inkwell Desk Writing Set

Armand Guénard for Susse Frères Gilt Bronze Antique Inkwell Desk Writing Set

H 3.38 in W 13 in D 6.88 in
White Pate-sur-Pate Enameled French Porcelain Inkstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French porcelain inkstand with double inkpots in a soft sea foam color. The decoration is in white Pate-sur-Pate enamels. The inkpot covers are removable. The covers and the inkstand...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Inkwells

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Porcelain

White Pate-sur-Pate Enameled French Porcelain Inkstand
White Pate-sur-Pate Enameled French Porcelain Inkstand

White Pate-sur-Pate Enameled French Porcelain Inkstand

H 3 in W 8.25 in D 6.13 in

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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.

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