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George V Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver gallery inkstand; an addition to our ornamental office silverware collection This exceptional antique George V sterling silver gallery inkstand has a rectangular form. This inkstand is fitted with a hallmarked gallery, embellished with impressive panels of pierced angular diaper pattern decoration. The body of the sterling silver inkstand is ornamented with a gadroon decorated border to the rim. The internal frame of the Stand is divided into different sized compartments by pierced decorated dividers reflecting the same design to that of the body. The original hallmarked base has a sliding action which allows it to be removed for cleaning purposes. This antique sterling silver inkstand is supported by four impressive claw and ball feet. The two smaller internal compartments retain the original square glass ink bottles with chamfered edges. The ink bottles retain the original plain hallmarked silver cylindrical mounts fitted with hinged hallmarked covers. The flared rim of each circular cover is encircled with a gadroon style decorated border. Condition This antique inkstand...
Category

20th Century English Other Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Inkwell in Marble and Bronze by Jean-Marie Pigalle, 19th Century
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 20th Century English Silver Plated Novelty Golfing Inkwell c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century English silver plated novelty inkwell. Featuring a large tray supporting two inkwells flanking a figure of a golfer poised to take a swing. It is of incredible d...
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20th Century British Other Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

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...
Category

Early 1900s Antique Other Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

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

Vienna Bergman Bronze Indian Man on Elephant Inkstand Inkwell Inkpot, circa 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Stunning bronze item which has function of an inkpot, inkstand, inkwell, Indian man is situated on elephant which is climbing up some stairs, the elephant's...
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1880s Austrian Antique Other Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Silver Presentation Inkstand 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

Materials

Silver

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 ...
Category

20th Century Italian Other Inkwells

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

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

21st Century and Contemporary English Other Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

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...
Category

1910s British Vintage Other Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

XX Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand with table bell
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

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.
Category

19th Century French Antique Other Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Antique 20th Century German Silver Plated Toboggan Shaped Inkwell, Kayser c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century German silver plated inkwell depicting a group of children on a toboggan sliding down the mountain, under one of the mountain peaks is a glass lined inkwell. A f...
Category

1920s German Vintage Other Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

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...
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Other Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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

Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand
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

19th Century French Inkwell
Located in London, GB
A very unusual porcelain inkwell in the 18th century style, with all three pots intact and a covered lid with a hand-painted porcelain dog. The e...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Other Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

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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.

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