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Item Ships From: France
René Lalique Inkwell Nightlight Model with does Created in 1913
By René Lalique
Located in NANTES, FR
Inkwell night light by René Lalique, in dark red pressed molded glass. Silvered bronze base. Electrified. 3 polished chips. Total height: 10 cm Width: 15cm Depth: 15cm Weight: 1,4 ...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage France Inkwells

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Bronze

Japanese Calligraphy Set with a Red Lacquer Wooden Box 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a calligraphy set with a wooden lacquer box. There is a pen, an indien ink, a porcelain pot for water and a stone base to make the ink. And ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa France Inkwells

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Stone

Alp Giroux, Silver-plated Bronze Inkwell, Orientalist, 19th Century
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Silver-plated bronze inkwell representing a bust of an Arab wearing a turban, which hides the hole for the ink pot, placed on an onyx base This inkwell in the orientalist style is s...
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19th Century French Moorish Antique France Inkwells

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Onyx, Bronze

Neo-Greek Inkwell by C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet and J. Brandely, France, Circa 1867
By Emmanuel Fremiet, Jean Brandely, Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed Diehl à Paris. Wood and silvered copper inkwell. Central drawer ornamented with an escutcheon and flanked by two small lateral drawers forming two containers, surmounted by a lid representing a nestling. Central niche ornamented with a winged creature. Inkwell flanked by two felines. Toped by a penholder representing a Moorish head resting on an eagle claw. This exceptional piece was realized thanks to the collaboration of ornemanist J. Brandely, sculptor E. Frémiet and cabinet-maker C.-G. Diehl. The motif of the fantasy creature dear to Diehl, is to be seen on the famous cabinet made by him in 1867 and now exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (Inv. 1989.197). Arriving in Paris in about 1840 Charles-Guillaume Diehl (1811-1885) founded his cabinet making and decoration firm at 19 rue Michel-le-Comte in 1885. His workshops produced elegant little pieces of furniture in rosewood and thuja and novelties with bronze and porcelain embellishments (see “Les ébénistes du XIXème siècle”, D. Ledoux-Lebard, Ed. de l’amateur, 1982, p.164). It was his luxury boxes, however (liqueur cellarettes, cigar cabinets, games boxes, cashmere cases, jewelry cases) which assured Diehl’s renown (see “l’Art en France sous le Second Empire”, Exposition Grand-Palais, Paris, 1979, p.133). Already rewarded with a bronze medal at the Universal Exhibition of 1855 in Paris, he exhibited a jardinière with china columns and a liqueur cabinet at the Industrial Arts Exhibition in 1861. In collaboration with the designer Jean Brandely (active from 1867 until 1873), Diehl renovated his decorative repertory and created astonishing pieces of furniture in the Grecian style which had a dazzling success at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1867, where his cabinets also won a silver medal. Certain motifs were so typical of Diehl’s work that they received extensive commentary by the art critic J. Mesnard in his book “Les Merveilles de l’Exposition Universal de 1867” (vol. II, pp. 133 & 149). He writes of a table of which “the pendant bearing hooks and the fan shaped radiating motif which ornaments the entablature are engraved with love” (p. 133) and a jewelry case where “The head in fine Grecian style makes up the essential part of the fine gilt bronze ornamentation” (p. 149). For this Universal Exhibition Diehl also formed a partnership with two famous sculptors: Emile Guillemin (1841-1907) who carved the relief for a mahogany sideboard with galvanic gilt bronzes (Orsay Museum, Paris, Inv. O.A.O. 992) and Emmanuel Frémiet (1824-1910) who executed the low relief for a cedar medal cabinet...
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1860s French Greek Revival Antique France Inkwells

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Copper

French Empire period Inkwell, identical to the one of Elisa Bonaparte
Located in Paris, FR
Empire period gilt bronze and bird's eye maple veneer inkwell. This model is an exact replica of the inkwell that belonged to Elisa Bonaparte, Princess of Lucca and Piombino, sister...
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1810s French Empire Antique France Inkwells

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Bronze

Silver and Malachite Desk Inkwell by Guillemin Frères, Louis XVI Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver and malachite desk inkwell by Guillemin Frères, 19th century, Louis XVI style. Silver and malachite desk inkwell by Guillemin Frères, Louis XV...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique France Inkwells

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Malachite, Silver

Napoleon III Inkwell with Egyptian Inspiration
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Egyptian-style inkwell was crafted in France during the reign of Napoleon III. The centerpiece of the inkwell features a depiction of the goddess Hathor. Front-facing and hiera...
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Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique France Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Rare Inkwell in Carved Crystal and Worked Silver by Lucien Gaillard
By Lucien Gaillard
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful inkstand in carved crystal, with frame and cover in embossed silver. Signed by Lucien Gaillard (1861-1942), 107 rue La Boétie, Paris. Lucien Gaillard arises from silve...
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Early 1900s French Antique France Inkwells

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Crystal, Silver

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Nice inkwell of the 19th century with its two ink receptacles and the stamp holder" Inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze and glass, 19th century, with its two ink receptacle...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique France Inkwells

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Bronze

Empire period gilt bronze obelisk inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
Chased and gilded bronze inkwell on a canted base with a frieze of interlacings centered on rosettes. Leobelisk model, topped by a seeded fruit. It features two covered cups decorate...
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1810s French Empire Antique France Inkwells

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Bronze

19th Century Small Inkwell in Porcelain and Silver-Gilt in Sevres Style
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Paris, FR
Small inkwell crafted in porcelain, the paunch and lid decorated with a frieze of polychromatic floral motives highlighted with gold. The lid topped by a pine cone finial features a ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique France Inkwells

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Silver

19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo
Located in Paris, FR
19th century black marble inkwell surmounted by a patinated bronze statue featuring Moses by Michelangelo. The statue of Moses, commissioned in 1505 by Pope Julius II for his tomb and housed in the church of San Pietro in Rome, is a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance. The Renaissance, like the Middle Ages, was a rich source of inspiration for 19th century artists, who used to imitate the works of the past. Our inkwell is provided with two gilt bronze ink...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique France Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson
By Samson & Cie
Located in Paris, FR
Small famille verte porcelain inkwell decorated with enameled flowerpots, foliage, and stylized rinceaux. The inkwell is set on a gilt bronze b...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie France Inkwells

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Enamel, Bronze

French Bronze and Siena Marble Antique Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
19th century inkstand with three jars crafted of patinated bronze, serving as inkwells. They are decorated with acanthus leaf and small flowers....
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique France Inkwells

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Siena Marble, Bronze

XX Century Silver Plated Hare Inkwell
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Decorative XX century inkwell or box representing a silver plated hare.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern France Inkwells

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Silver Plate

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
19th century malachite inkwell. The circular plate for resting a fountain pen houses a crystal inkpot in its center. The plate and the inkpot's stopper are embellished with a gilt bronze cross...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique France Inkwells

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Crystal, Malachite

Ink Pad by Le Verrier in Bronze Gold and Green Color France
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ink Pad by Le Verrier in Bronze Gold and Green Color France Signed
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage France Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830
Located in Paris, FR
Inkwell in agate set in a vermeil mount. The agate cut is closed by a finely chiseled lid of foliage patterns and whose grip is adorned with a head of putti. The handle, which is dec...
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1830s English George IV Antique France Inkwells

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Agate, Silver

An inkwell and Two Candlesticks from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An ormolu, enamelled and cloisonné inkwell and two candlesticks from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. An ormolu, cloisonné and enamelled inkwe...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique France Inkwells

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Bronze

Art nouveau golden brass inkwell 1900 jugendstil desk accessorie
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Art Nouveau Large jugendstil golden brass inkwell Original 1900 desk accessorie Original good condition Height 13 cm Large 25 cm
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau France Inkwells

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Brass

Hilton MCONNICO (1943-2018) and DAUM FRANCE. Inkwell bottle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Crystal inkwell bottle with blue and violet polychrome pâte de verre nib. Height: 22.5 cm
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Late 20th Century France Inkwells

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Crystal

French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mounted horse hoof inkwell with horseshoe pen holder Inkwell shoe ferrer pen holder with beautiful finish, popular art work Shipping: L11 P19 ...
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1890s French Folk Art Antique France Inkwells

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Chrome, Wrought Iron

An Art Nouveau Patinated and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1900.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An Art Nouveau patinated and gilt bronze inkwell, circa 1900. An Art Nouveau patinated and gilt bronze inkwell, signed, circa 1900, lacking the glass receptacle. H: 5.5cm, W: 20cm, ...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau France Inkwells

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Bronze

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 Belle Époque Antique France Inkwells

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Marble, Ormolu

Stone Inkwell, Souvenir from Oran Area, circa 1940, Morocco
Located in Labrit, Landes
Marocain stone inkwell The sculpture represents a horseshoe surrounded by branches of leaves The words "Souvenir oranais" are wroten in French on ...
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1940s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage France Inkwells

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Stone

An Gilt Bronze Inkwell from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An gilt bronze inkwell from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Louis XV style gilt bronze inkwell from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 23cm, W: 37cm, D: 24cm
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique France Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze" Inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze, 19th century. H: 15cm, W: 21cm, D: 14,5cm.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique France Inkwells

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Bronze

An Ormolu and Marble Inkwell, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An ormolu and marble inkwell, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Louis XVI style inkwell, 19th century, Napoleon III period in marble and ormolu depicting a putto. H: 26cm, W: 34c...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique France Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Griotte Red marble inkwell, Empire Period, early 19th century
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Empire-period inkwell featuring a rectangular base in griotte red marble, embellished with gilded bronzes. The main decoration, of great finesse, represents a winged figure i...
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1810s French Empire Antique France Inkwells

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze inkwell sculpture with nuanced brown patination. Two ink pots are cleverly hidden at either end of the sculpture: One in the stump of the tree and the other under a rock. Moig...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique France Inkwells

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Brass, Bronze

1910 René Lalique Nenuphar Inkwell Frosted Glass with Grey Patina, Water Lily
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Inkwell "Nénuphar" (Water Lily) made in frosted glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1910. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. diameter : 7 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lali...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage France Inkwells

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Blown Glass

Sterling Silver Inkwell XL Size, Denmark, 1920
Located in Paris, FR
Sterling silver inkwell made in Denmark, 1920. Very large size silver inkwell holder made of sterling silver, weight 620 grams. Good condition, some engraving on the silver as seen...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern France Inkwells

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Silver

An Ormolu and Coromandel Lacquer Inkwell, circa 1880
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An Ormolu and Coromandel Lacquer Inkwell, circa 1880 Chiseled and gilded bronze inkwell composed of a chantered shape tray in Coromandel lacquer, moulded edge in chiselled and gilded...
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1870s French Chinoiserie Antique France Inkwells

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Ormolu

19th Century French accessories Inkwell in bronze Louis XV style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XV style bronze inkwell ,in the middle you have a marble plaque in the shape of a heart ,the bronze are finely executed,original condition Extremly rare this inkwell have its...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique France Inkwells

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Bronze

Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell From the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble and gilt bronze inkwell from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. Napoleon III period gilt bronze and marble inkwell decorated with imperial eagles, with porcelain interior...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique France Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Double inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze" Important double inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilded bronze with nice neo-classical decorations, XIXth century. H: 12cm, W...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique France Inkwells

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Bronze

Scandinavian Desk Set in Bronze by Gusum, A 5 Pieces Set, Signed
By Gusums Bruk
Located in Paris, FR
A very rare desk set of 5 pieces made by Gosum. Sweden. Signed Bronze.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern France Inkwells

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Bronze, Brass

Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain and bronze inkwell in the taste of Asian Art. Inkwell decorated with a Buddha in white porcelain on a red lacquer tray mounted with gilt bronze and inkwells in porcelain a...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III France Inkwells

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Inkwell by Albert Marionnet, 'French'
By Albert Marionnet
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century Art Nouveau inkwell and tidy crafted of bronze with brown and black patina, featuring an eagle with spread wings on a rock. This desktop piece includes two containers for ink hidden in the naturalist landscape. Signed on the base A Marionnet and underneath A. Marionnet BRONZES...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique France Inkwells

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Bronze

Inkwell in Wood Figuring a Child, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Inkwell in wood figuring a slightly lied down child only dressed with a simple cloth around his hips. He stands on a small piedestal adorned with water leaves. Two circular fluted in...
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Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique France Inkwells

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Wood

19th Century French Imperial Manufacture of Sevres Porcelain Inkwell
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 19th century French porcelain inkwell from the imperial manufacture of Sevres. Green and gold decor with dolphin's head. Stamped Sevres at the back. Rare item.
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19th Century French Antique France Inkwells

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Porcelain

19th Century Shell-Shaped, White Porcelain Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
White porcelain inkwell in the form of a shell, highlighted with gold and resting on a square base. The top features two round, glass inkwells and two pen holes. Light wear to the gi...
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1820s French Antique France Inkwells

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Gold

Sterling Silver Inkwell Made by Gösta Helenius, Ábo Sweden, 1928
Located in Paris, FR
Writing stand, Sterling silver and glass, by Gösta Konstantin Helenius, Ábo Sweden 1928. Square bottle, bevelled edges, size 6x6 cm, height tot. 9 cm. W...
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Mid-20th Century France Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Vienna Bronze 19th Century Bird Inkwell
Located in Marseille, FR
19th Century Viennese bronze inkwell representing a bird resting on a branch, 13 cm high, 20 cm wide and 7 cm deep. Additional information: Material: Bronze.
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19th Century Antique France Inkwells

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Bronze

Charles X Mother of Pearl and Ormolu Watch Holder and Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
Mother of pearl and Ormolu watch holder and inkwell. The center of the piece is decorated with an angel who is standing on a pedestal that rests in a semi...
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique France Inkwells

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Bronze

Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU
By Henri Chapu
Located in Paris, FR
Inkwell in red Griotte marble and gilt bronze representing an allegory of writing by Henri Chapu (1833-1891). This old 19th century inkstand is ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique France Inkwells

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Bronze Inkwell of a Sleeping Putto
Located in Paris, FR
Small bronze inkwell dating from the first part of the 19th century. The lid of the inkwell represents a bed on which a putto is dozing. The whole rests on a rectangular base decorat...
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1850s French Antique France Inkwells

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Inkwell, "L'Amour timbalier", Louis XVI Style
Located in Paris, FR
Gilt bronze inkwell in the Louis XVI style, representing Love seated with two sticks in his hands, surrounded by timbales. The circular timbales in gilt bronze, are decorated with dr...
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1890s French Antique France Inkwells

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Bronze

Restauration Period Inkstand in Ormolu and Patinated Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Restauration inkstand composed of a high, gilt bronze base with two inkwells and two penholders, decorated with a frieze of stylized flowers. The rectangular lid is topped by a patin...
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1820s Restauration Antique France Inkwells

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Bronze

Late 19th Century, Blue White Ceramic Pocket Inkwell
Located in Marseille, FR
Chinese ceramic pocket inkwell white blue late 19th century in its inlaid box. Dimension height 7 cm for a size of 21 cm long (once opened) for 9 cm deep. Additional information: ...
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Late 19th Century Antique France Inkwells

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Ceramic

Gilt bronze inkwell forming a basket of grapes
Located in Paris, FR
Gilt bronze inkwell, concealed in a grape basket, revealing two cups. The rectangular base is adorned with four urns at the corners, acting as nib holders, and with an applied semi-c...
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1870s French Antique France Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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