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Chinese Enamel and Jade Inkwell with Pen, 19th/20th C. Ric#JD014
Chinese Enamel and Jade Inkwell with Pen, 19th/20th C. Ric#JD014

Chinese Enamel and Jade Inkwell with Pen, 19th/20th C. Ric#JD014

Located in Norton, MA

19th/20th century Chinese enamel and jade, inkwell with pen. Stone carved and pierced. Pen 7.5 in length.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Inkwells

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell
Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell

Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell Impressive handblown clear glass heavy inkwell with bronze lid. The robust mushroom shaped inkwell is created with heavy handblo...

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19th Century French Antique Other Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Champleve Inkstand
19th Century French Champleve Inkstand

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 French Antique Other Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Vienna Bronze Walrus Inkwell
Vienna Bronze Walrus Inkwell

Vienna Bronze Walrus Inkwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

Wonderfully charming and boasting a high level of detail, this bronze walrus also serves as an inkwell. The incredible artistry of Viennese bronze work i...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Other Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand
Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand

Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand

By Wedgwood & Bentley

Located in New Orleans, LA

This elegant inkwell set by Wedgwood & Bentley is crafted of black basalt, one of Wedgwood’s finest inventions. The set is comprised of two canisters, both held within an intriguing double stand. One is designed to hold ink and features a top with slots for quills or pens, and the other is a powder Shaker with a shell-ornamented lid. Black basalt refers to the fine-grained stoneware that Josiah Wedgwood, inspired by the hard, natural stone known as Egyptian basalt...

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18th Century English Antique Other Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

XXI Century English Sterling Silver and glass inkwell
XXI Century English Sterling Silver and glass inkwell

XXI Century English Sterling Silver and glass inkwell

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Sterling Silver Inkwell with Fluted Glass Base. The inkwell is made of glass with various grooves to accommodate pens, nibs, ink etc. A perforated sterling silver frame supported by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Other Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Old Vienna Paris Porcelain Inkwell and Ink Blotter Desk Set - 2 Pc Set
Antique Old Vienna Paris Porcelain Inkwell and Ink Blotter Desk Set - 2 Pc Set

Antique Old Vienna Paris Porcelain Inkwell and Ink Blotter Desk Set - 2 Pc Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Old Vienna Paris Porcelain Inkwell and Ink Blotter Desk Set - 2 Pc Set. item features Painted scenes, beautiful color, crown mark to inkwell, ver nice antique set. Circa Ear...

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Early 1900s Antique Other Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

XX Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand with table bell
XX Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand with table bell

XX Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand with table bell

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

925 sterling silver inkwell in the shape of a cathedral. The tray plate has been completely hand-hammered from a raw 925 silver plate. The inkwell is raised from the support surface ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Other Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

20thC English Solid Silver Novelty "Shuttlecock" Inkwell, Birmingham c.1928
20thC English Solid Silver Novelty "Shuttlecock" Inkwell, Birmingham c.1928

20thC English Solid Silver Novelty "Shuttlecock" Inkwell, Birmingham c.1928

By Sanders & Mackenzie

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A novelty 20th Century English solid silver novelty “shuttlecock” inkwell. Designed in the form of a badminton shuttlecock, it features detailed plumage and accurate proportions. Ope...

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20th Century British Other Inkwells

Materials

Silver

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

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 Italian Antique Other Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Hand Carved Wood and Glass Double Inkwells
Hand Carved Wood and Glass Double Inkwells

Hand Carved Wood and Glass Double Inkwells

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a hand carved wood double inkwells with two glass jars. Its base is almost square shaped. Over this base there are two large lions with a lot of hair laying down at each side...

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20th Century Unknown Other Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Inkwell in Marble and Bronze by Jean-Marie Pigalle, 19th Century
Inkwell in Marble and Bronze by Jean-Marie Pigalle, 19th Century

Inkwell in Marble and Bronze by Jean-Marie Pigalle, 19th Century

By Jean Marie Pigalle

Located in Milano, IT

Inkwell with large base in green serpentine marble surmounted by two cup-shaped vases with lids and lion handles with the function of inkwells. In the center, a statue of Mercury wit...

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19th Century French Antique Other Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910
Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910

Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell carved in the form of a bulldog head. The detail is of exceptional quality, featuring glass eyes and a red felt collar aroun...

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1910s British Vintage Other Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Set of Lacquered Vellum Drawing Forms/Desk Accessories, Italy, 20th Century
Set of Lacquered Vellum Drawing Forms/Desk Accessories, Italy, 20th Century

Set of Lacquered Vellum Drawing Forms/Desk Accessories, Italy, 20th Century

Located in New York City, NY

Set of Lacquered Vellum Drawing Forms/Desk Accessories, Italy, 20th C. Elegant vintage drawing forms/desk accessories. The vellum that covers them encompasses many shades of forest ...

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20th Century Italian Other Inkwells

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Silver Presentation Inkstand by Turner & Simpson Ltd.
Silver Presentation Inkstand by Turner & Simpson Ltd.

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 English Other Inkwells

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Silver

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Find a broad range of unique Other 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 Other inkwells made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original inkwells, popular names associated with this style include Asprey International Limited, Franz Bergmann, Jean Marie Pigalle, and Samson Porcelain Factory. 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 $1,150 and tops out at $14,850 while the average work can sell for $3,448.