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Shipping Free, 19th Century Silvered Bronze Inkstand Signed Boin Taburet, Paris
Shipping Free, 19th Century Silvered Bronze Inkstand Signed Boin Taburet, Paris

Shipping Free, 19th Century Silvered Bronze Inkstand Signed Boin Taburet, Paris

By Boin-Taburet

Located in Lisse, NL

Louis XV style inkstand with chinoiserie design, lacquered top. This rare and stylish inkstand is a work of the house Boin-Taburet, goldsmith in Paris. This impressive size inkstand...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Napoleon III Japonisme Porcelain and Lacquered Inkwell, France, circa 1880
Napoleon III Japonisme Porcelain and Lacquered Inkwell, France, circa 1880

Napoleon III Japonisme Porcelain and Lacquered Inkwell, France, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Napoleon III Japonisme Inkwell in Gilt Bronze, Lacquer and Porcelain France, Circa 1880 An exceptional Napoleon III desk inkwell combining gilt bronze, lacquered panel, and Imari-S...

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

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Ormolu

Staffordshire Dalmatian Pen Holder, Circa 1960's
Staffordshire Dalmatian Pen Holder, Circa 1960's

Staffordshire Dalmatian Pen Holder, Circa 1960's

Located in High Point, NC

Vintage 1960's pen holder in the form of a Dalmatian made in the Staffordshire region of England. The Dalmatian is recumbent, with front legs crossed in an elegant fashion, and sitt...

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1960s English Victorian Vintage Hand-Painted Inkwells

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Ceramic

Royal Worcester Art Nouveau Blush Porcelain Desk Stand Dated 1894
Royal Worcester Art Nouveau Blush Porcelain Desk Stand Dated 1894

Royal Worcester Art Nouveau Blush Porcelain Desk Stand Dated 1894

By Royal Worcester

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish and rare Royal Worcester Art Nouveau porcelain desk stand decorated in blush colors and moulded in low relief with trailing floral designs dated 1894. The stand is of recta...

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1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Early Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwell
Early Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwell

Early Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

Early and original inkwell or quill pen holder in the form of a seated greyhound by Staffordshire. England, circa 1860. Features a finely execu...

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19th Century English Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

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Pottery

Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells
Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells

Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells

By William Brownfield

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very stylish English majolica pottery partners desk stand with inkwells with ram heads by renowned maker William Brownfield and dating from around 1870. The rectangular shaped desk...

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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis
18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis

18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis

By Delft

Located in Hastings, GB

A superb 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well and Desk Stand attributed to Anthoni Pennis, beautifully decorated in the chinoiserie style. Marked to the base with the Blu...

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

Antique Fayence Inkwell By Henri Delcourt, 1925s, France, Monogram HDV
Antique Fayence Inkwell By Henri Delcourt, 1925s, France, Monogram HDV

Antique Fayence Inkwell By Henri Delcourt, 1925s, France, Monogram HDV

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful heart shaped faience inkwell by the french artist Henri Delcourt. Monogrammed at the bottom " HDV". One tint cup and three holes for feather pens. Faiences are open-pored ...

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1920s Arts and Crafts Vintage Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Faience

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 Other Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Desk Set in Ceramic and Gilt Bronze, France, 1900s
Art Nouveau Desk Set in Ceramic and Gilt Bronze, France, 1900s

Art Nouveau Desk Set in Ceramic and Gilt Bronze, France, 1900s

By Louis Dage

Located in Lisbon, PT

A blue, green and gold stoneware desk writing set with four pieces and golden bronze details, A French Art Nouveau desk set, circa 1900, composed of a ceramic and gilt bronze inkwell...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Inkwells

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Bronze

An Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Inkstand
An Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Inkstand

An Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Inkstand

By Jacob Petite

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A whimsical porcelain inkstand attributed to Jacob Petit, born Jacob Mordecai, was a well-known and celebrated French manufacturer of porcelain in the 19th Century. The spaniel dog s...

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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900
Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900

Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Pearland, TX

A charming antique French faience Quimper double inkwell and pen tray desk set, circa 1900. This gorgeous inkwell is hand painted with a traditional Breton man surrounded by bagpipes...

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Early 1900s French Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Faience

Calamaio Biedermeier in Vetro Smaltato Blu 1810 Judaica Origine Austro Ungarica
Calamaio Biedermeier in Vetro Smaltato Blu 1810 Judaica Origine Austro Ungarica

Calamaio Biedermeier in Vetro Smaltato Blu 1810 Judaica Origine Austro Ungarica

Located in Milano, MI

Calamaio in Vetro Biedermeier Judaica di forma rotonda in vetro trasparente incamiciato con uno strato bianco ed uno blu. Sul corpo ci sono degli intagli di forma lineare ed ovale ch...

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Early 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Mühlen & Leendertz Issum Majolica Glazed Lion Mask Inkwell and Desk Stand
Mühlen & Leendertz Issum Majolica Glazed Lion Mask Inkwell and Desk Stand

Mühlen & Leendertz Issum Majolica Glazed Lion Mask Inkwell and Desk Stand

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish antique German majolica glazed ceramic inkwell and desk stand by Mühlen & Leendertz Issum dating from around 1880. The porcelain desk stand is of square shape standing rais...

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1880s German Victorian Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Porcelain Inkstand, Sèvres Style, 19th Century
French Porcelain Inkstand, Sèvres Style, 19th Century

French Porcelain Inkstand, Sèvres Style, 19th Century

Located in Toronto, CA

This is an exquisite porcelain gilded and enameled inkstand in the Sèvres style, from France. Nineteenth century. The inkwell features an elongated shaped tray with two covered ink p...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

French Silver Mounted Blue & White Pottery Faience Inkwell
French Silver Mounted Blue & White Pottery Faience Inkwell

French Silver Mounted Blue & White Pottery Faience Inkwell

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An unusual French silver mounted faience pottery inkwell hand painted with blue and white designs dating from the 19th century. The domed shape inkwell stands on a rounded base with ...

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19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900
Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900

Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900

Located in Pearland, TX

A charming antique French provincial faience Quimper style inkwell from the French province of Saint-Quay-Portrieux, circa 1900. Signed on reverse. Thi...

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique Cloisonne Inkwell
Antique Cloisonne Inkwell

Antique Cloisonne Inkwell

By Inaba Cloisonne Co.

Located in Vienna, AT

This inkwell comprises a base and hinged cover. The base is elaborately decorated with red, gold, blue and white against a green background. The inside of the inkwell is colored red...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Strasbourg Faience Chinoiserie Inkwell
Strasbourg Faience Chinoiserie Inkwell

Strasbourg Faience Chinoiserie Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

Strasbourg chinoiserie inkwell. Antique double-pot faience handled encrier with quill pot and removeable ink pot and cover and sand pot, both wi...

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Late 18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Faience

Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray
Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray

Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray

By Vernis Martin

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce nearly 300 year old Louis XV (1715-1774) period French gilt bronze ormolu mounted Japanned encrier (inkwell or inkstand) Paris, France, circa 1750, exceptionally executed in Louis 14th exotic far-east Japanesque / Chinoiserie oriental styling, popular at the time due to the rise in trade with China and Japan throughout the 18th century, Parisian Vernis Martin lacquer work, decorated with lavish Rocaille elements, having three inkwells fitted with glass jar inserts and ornate fiolated acorn finial covers, on a black lacquer cartouche shaped tray with roster...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Art Nouveau Dachshund Ink Scraper in Cold-Painted Spelter
Antique Art Nouveau Dachshund Ink Scraper in Cold-Painted Spelter

Antique Art Nouveau Dachshund Ink Scraper in Cold-Painted Spelter

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Charming antique Art Nouveau ink scraper featuring a detailed dachshund figurine crafted in cold-painted spelter. This unique piece combines both functionality and decorative appeal,...

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1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Spelter

19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal
19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal

19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A very nice quality French Japonisme Style inkwell Attributed to l'Escalier de Cristal, circa 1880 Resting on a diamond-shaped polychromed hand-painted porcelain tray representing l...

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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set
19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set

19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th-century dore gold stag double ink well is an elegant and ornate piece crafted with a sense of luxury typical of the era. The glass Jars with delicate tops make this piece except...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Antique rare porcelain inkwell, Hand painted, Gilded, circa 1900's.
Antique rare porcelain inkwell, Hand painted, Gilded, circa 1900's.

Antique rare porcelain inkwell, Hand painted, Gilded, circa 1900's.

Located in Praha, CZ

The inkwell has a small chip on the back (see photo) The inkwell mark is illegible It has signs of use Original condition

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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier Inkwell by Boin Taburet
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier Inkwell by Boin Taburet

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier Inkwell by Boin Taburet

By Boin-Taburet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze, mahogany and porcelain Encrier (Inkwell). The oval mahogany base surmounted with an ormolu mounted trim, dual-trays and fi...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Derby Imari Pattern Partners Porcelain Inkwell and Quill Pen Stand
Derby Imari Pattern Partners Porcelain Inkwell and Quill Pen Stand

Derby Imari Pattern Partners Porcelain Inkwell and Quill Pen Stand

By Derby

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very fine, rare and unusual antique English Derby partners porcelain inkwell and quill pen holder decorated in the Imari pattern and dating from the early ...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th c.  French Hand Painted Faience Inkwell, signed Alice Chaumeil
Late 19th c.  French Hand Painted Faience Inkwell, signed Alice Chaumeil

Late 19th c. French Hand Painted Faience Inkwell, signed Alice Chaumeil

Located in Winter Park, FL

A good French inkwell faience with great colors and details. Minors chips on the edges but overall condition. Signed CA,, with number 820. From Alcide Chaumeil's atelier in Paris ac...

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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

19th C. French Faience Blue and White Hand Painted Inkwell with Harbor Scene
19th C. French Faience Blue and White Hand Painted Inkwell with Harbor Scene

19th C. French Faience Blue and White Hand Painted Inkwell with Harbor Scene

By Delft

Located in Dallas, TX

Add a touch of classic French charm to your writing desk with this elegant ceramic inkwell. Crafted in France circa 1880, the cartouche-shaped faience piece features intricate hand p...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Art Deco Style Glass Inkwell Bottle
Art Deco Style Glass Inkwell Bottle

Art Deco Style Glass Inkwell Bottle

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is an Art Deco style Glass Inkwell. It depicts a clear glass rhombus shaped inkwell bottle with a round green glass hinged lid hand painted with branches of flowers. The inkwell...

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Hand-Painted Inkwells

Materials

Glass