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French Silver Inkstand, Late 19th century
Located in New York, NY
Retailed by Tiffany and Co. The three compartments decorated with gadrooning, shells and floral finials, with additional laurel leaf garlands flanking a central shell on the base, th...
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Late 19th Century Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Silver

French Art Deco Palisander and Pewter Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco palisander and pewter inlaid inkwell with 2 crystal wells.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells in New York City

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Crystal, Pewter

Eugène Feuillâtre "Pavot" Inkwell
By Eugène Feuillatre
Located in New York, NY
This stunning enamel, silvered metal, and gilt metal "Pavot" inkwell by Eugène Feuillâtre features peacock feather embellishments. The Inkwell lies under the gilded and silvered metal poppy seed pod lid, to which the title pavot (translated to English as poppy) refers. The vessel is vaguely pumpkin-shaped with negative space in a honeydew green, with white peacock feathers featuring purple and turquoise details. Product Details: Item #: S-21164 Artist: Eugène Feuillâtre Country: France Circa: 1900 Dimensions: 2.25" height, 3.5" diameter Materials: Enamel, Silvered Metal, Gilt Metal Signed: impressed Feuillâtre Exhibition History: Examples of this inkwell can be found in the permanent collections of Musée d’Art et d’Histoire, Geneva (inv. no. E 01500), Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris (inv. no. 8746), and Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg (inv. no. 1966.1). Salon des Artistes français, 1898. Literature: L. Bénédite, et. al., "Exposition Universelle de 1900: Les Beaux-Arts et les Arts Decoratifs," Gazette des Beaux-Arts, Paris, 1900, p. 510 (for a related example). H. Frantz, "E. Feuillatre, Emailleur," L’Art Décoratif, no. 28, Paris, January 1901, p. 166 (for a related example). C. Saunier, "Céramique, Verrerie, Émail," L’Art Décoratif, no. 34, Paris, July 1901, p. 155 (for a related example). R. Marx, La Décoration et les Industries d'Art à l'Exposition Universelle de 1900, Paris, 1901, p. 95 (for a related example). M. P. Verneuil, "L'Émail et les Émailleures," Art et Décoration, no. 2, Paris, February 1904, pp. 37-39 (for a related example). M. Rheims, L'Objet 1900, Paris, 1964, p. 34, no. 18 (for a related example). P. Garner, ed., The Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts 1890-1940, New York, 1978, p. 95 (for a related example). Die Jugendstil - Sammlung: Band 1: Künstler A-F, exh. cat., Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, 1979, pp. 465-466, cat. no. 655. A. Duncan, The Paris Salons 1895-1914, Volume V: Objets d'Art & Metalware, Suffolk, 1994, p. 252 (for related examples). G. de Bartha, L'Art 1900: La Collection Neumann, New York, 1994, p. 128 (for a related example). J. T. Busch and C. L. Futter, Inventing the Modern World: Decorative Arts at the World’s Fairs, 1851-1939, exh. cat., Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, 2012, p. 196, no. 9 (for a related example). Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Eugène Feuillâtre’s career began in René Lalique’s enamelling...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells in New York City

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Metal, Enamel

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 in New York City

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Animal Skin, Wood

19th Century Gilded Inkwell Depicting a Bulldog Tied to Tree Stump
Located in New York, NY
This 19th-century gilded inkwell is a captivating piece of artistry, masterfully crafted to depict a charming bulldog tethered to a rustic tree stump. W...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Brass Ink Blotter
Located in New York, NY
A brass Art Nouveau period ink blotter. Beautiful Art Nouveau details captured in blotters' handle. Use for its intended purpose or as a standalone piece decorative object on a desk,...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Inkwells in New York City

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Brass

19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink 'n' Perch Delight!
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite 19th-century bronze parakeet on perch candlestick inkwells showcase the fine craftsmanship of the era. Each inkwell features a beautifully designed parakeet with a hi...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Bronze

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Inkwell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver inkwell conjures memories of a time when letter writing was an art and people waited for letters from loved ones with anticipation....
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Baccarat "Victor Hugo" Crystal Inkwell
By Robert Rigot
Located in New York, NY
French midcentury (1980s-1990s) limited edition (28/450) " Victor Hugo" crystal inkwell with a six-sided shape and a cut star base (signed BACCARAT). Baccarat Crystal has, from the...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Inkwells in New York City

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Crystal

Rare Art Nouveau French Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Art Nouveau French Ormolu and crystal inkwell Encrier by Baccarat, circa 1900, the ormolu possibly by Francois Linke. Depicting a reclined winged maiden...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells in New York City

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

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 Inkwells in New York City

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Pottery

Gardener’s Delight, Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Beehive Model Encrier
Located in New York, NY
Great fun for a gardening afficionado - a delightful desk accessory wether you're planning a beautiful garden, tending a beehive, ordering new seeds for the season or wish for a an uplifting reminder at your work space of the bounty and beauty of nature... France, 19th century This fabulous antique French gilt bronze inkstand has a beehive central well with a hay stack cover, several bees on the surface, flanked by two bronze baskets with covers laden with fruit, flowers and wheat sheaves, at the base of one sits a bird leaning over a large basket with a container for sand in the shape of a large bunch of wheat tied with a rope and a bird perched on top as a cover. The back of this fantasy is composed of a group of garden implements which include a sickle, a spade, a trowel, a scythe, ring pliers and a pitch fork tied with an attractive bow and hung with garlands of flowers, masses of grapes, wheat forming a support for a quill. The base designed as naturalistic wood logs topped with rustic wood...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Bronze

Rare French Ormolu and Diamond-Cut Crystal Figural Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Ormolu and diamond-cut crystal figural inkwell Encrier by Baccarat, circa 1875. Depicting a cherub with books, with the finest ormolu mounts, this exquisite jewel...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Sevres Porcelain Marbelized Gilt and Lustre Dolphin Inkwell, Dated 1832
Located in New York, NY
Marked MC-31 for Micaud.
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1830s French Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Porcelain

Victorian Gilt and Patinated Bronze Ram's Head Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Fitted with candle arms in the shape of horns surmounted by a nozzle with gadrooned circular drip pans and with headdress moulded as cover opening to reveal a circular detachable gla...
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19th Century Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Bronze

Antique American Modern Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver and glass inkwell on stand, circa 1920. Lobed melon-form glass bowl; sterling silver cover domed with overlapping ovoid ring finial. stand has well and large l...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Inkwells in New York City

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver 1886 Table Top Double Inkwell
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Gorham sterling silver tabletop double inkwell from 1886 with intricately pierced figural gallery. It contains two glass inkwells with sterling silver caps and has an open compartment with hinged door. A great gift and addition to one's home or collection. It measures 7 3/4'' in length by 2 7/8'' in height by 4 3/4'' in depth, and bears hallmarks and monograms as shown. During the heyday of American silver manufacturing–approximately 1850 to 1940–Gorham was one of the most influential. The White House has used Gorham silver services...
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1880s American Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Marcel Bing, Art Nouveau Butterfly Inkwell in Enameled Bronze, France, 1905
By Marcel Bing
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Bing was the fourth child of Sigfried/Samuel Bing (1838-1905), the great collector of Japanese art and founder of the gallery L'Art Nouveau Bing located at 22 rue de Provence in Paris. Marcel trained as a jeweler, creating jewelry and vase mounts for the gallery and took over its management upon his father's death in 1905. Bibliography: - L’art appliqué revue internationale, le style moderne...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Bronze

Cut Glass Tortoise Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Cut glass tortoise inkwell. Vintage turtle pillbox inkwell of cut glass carrying a mounted finial topped circular lidded well originally for ink but cha...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Silver Plate

Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Onyx Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver - mounted onyx inkwell, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1915. Measures 3 3/4 inches wide (at widest point) x 2 1/4 inches high x 4 inches deep. So...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Inkwells in New York City

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Onyx, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Brass Desk Letter Holder, ca. Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, European Art Deco brass and black glass desk letter holder, circa 1930s, Europe, possibly France. A great piece for any desk, libr...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells in New York City

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Brass

Large Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Crystal Inkwell by Durgin
By William B. Durgin
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian-Period, sterling silver mounted controlled bubbles design crystal inkwell with hinged lid, William B. Durgin Co., Concord, New Hampshire, Ca. 1900. Measures 4 1/2 in...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Very Nice Late 19th Century Bronze and Marble 3 Piece Desk Set
Located in New York, 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 ...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The black inkstand with a molded lion decoration with a shell pen tray. The two glass inkwells on either end.
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Rubber

Grand Tour Imperial Austrian Helmet Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Grand Tour Imperial Austrian helmet inkwell. Apparently unmarked. Dimensions: H 8" x W 8" x D 5.5" Condition: Signs of age and use includ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Grand Tour Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Bronze

French Empire Style Bronze Double Inkwell With Eagle
Located in New York, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze double inkwell with eagle on top and rectangular green marble base.
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19th Century Empire Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Marble, Bronze

Chinese Art Deco Enameled Bronze Inkwell w/ Bird and Flower Motif, ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Art Deco Enameled Bronze Inkwell w/ Bird and Flower Motif ca. 1920 Dimensions: Height: 2.5 inches. Width: 6.75 inches. Depth: 3.5 inches.  
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Inkwells in New York City

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Brass

Signed Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell with a Dore Bronze Maiden
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Marvelous Signed Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell with a Dore Bronze Maiden and Patinated and Dore Bronze Ink Pots. The body is made up of...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells in New York City

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Crystal, Bronze

English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian brass owl inkwell on rectangular tray.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Brass

French Art Nouveau Bronze Dore Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau (Secessionist-style) bronze dore double inkwell with floral design and green fabric under glass base.  
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20th Century Art Nouveau Inkwells in New York City

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Bronze

19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed
Located in New York, NY
French Empire-style (19th century) bronze dore rectangular inkwell on 4 clawed feet with relief (signed BARBEDIENNE).  
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19th Century Empire Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Bronze

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan
Located in New York, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) 4 piece bronze inkwell set with swan design. Inkwell, paperweight, pen holder, sandwell for cleaning nibs.(PRICED AS SET...
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19th Century Empire Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Green Glass Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Among the most visually alluring and technically excellent of all Tiffany Studios New York's desk accessories, the exciting design for this refined but robustly rounded inkwell features green blown glass in pinched triangular forms that appear to dance in perfectly coordinated movement around the circumference of the piece. The negative space between the blown green glass appears in the form of stylized flowers with Minimalist linear accents in patinated bronze. Artist: Tiffany Studios New York Country: United States circa 1900 Dimensions: 3.75" height, 6.25" diameter Materials: Leaded glass, bronze Signed: "Tiffany Studios New York 25055” along with the Tiffany Studios monogram...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Bronze

English Arts & Crafts Mahogany and Brass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Arts & Crafts (Gothic Revival-style) mahogany and brass trimmed double inkwell with glass jewels and drawer.   
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20th Century Gothic Inkwells in New York City

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Brass

Art Deco Onyx Blotter with Bronze Elk Statue and Fountain Pens
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco onyx blotter with bronze elk statue and fountain pens. The fountain pens are by Eversharp Inc. The tip of the pens are 14-karat gold. The bo...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Inkwells in New York City

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Onyx, Bronze

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron "Lion" Inkwell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Figural lion inkwell boasting original paint with hinged lion's head concealing the well, circa late 1800s Patina / paint loss consistent with age / use.
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Iron

2-Piece Victorian Gothic Iron Double Inkwell Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian Gothic-style wrought iron double inkwell with (later) crystal wells and filigree back-rail. (with calendar stand) (PRICED AS SET).  
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20th Century Gothic Inkwells in New York City

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Crystal, Iron, Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) inkwell stand in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and etched glass doors.   
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Glass, Walnut

Napoleon I Empire Encrier, Gilt Bronze and Verde Antico, Signed Basil, 1830
Located in New York, NY
Impressive gilt bronze and Verde Antico marble inkstand centered by a bust of Napoleon I, the sculpture signed on back Basil and dated 1830, with two inkwells flanking. Beautifully...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Marble, Bronze

Anglo Indian Sandalwood and Horn Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
Anglo Indian (19th Century) antler veneered sandalwood writing box of rectangular form with 2 glass inkwells above a drawer (Vizigapatam).   
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19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Glass, Wood

English Victorian Papier-Mache Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian papier mache rectangular inkwell with gold stenciled and floral painted decoration with a small center box between 2 square sh...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Gold

Al Thani Collection, a Mughal Indian Square White Jade Inkwell Cover, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
Al Thani collection, a Mughal Indian square white jade inkwell cover, circa 1800 Purchased from the Al Thani collection, Christies New York, Sal...
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Late 18th Century Indian Islamic Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Jade

French Victorian Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian bronze square inkwell with 2 cornucopia pen holders.  
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Bronze

French Louis XV Silver and Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) silver plate on bronze oval shaped inkwell with handles and acorn finial.  
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Silver, Bronze

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) vitrine in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and clear glass panels.  
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Glass, Walnut

English Victorian Mahogany Double Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian mahogany and brass inlaid trim double inkwell with crystal wells having copper top lids and letter holder backrail.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Crystal, Brass, Copper

Antique French Art Nouveau Silver & Enamel Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau inkwell. Made by Emile Langlois in Paris, ca 1920. Hemispheric clear glass bowl with garland acid-etched to sides and diaper cut to underside. Neck collar 950 silver as i...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells in New York City

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Silver, Enamel

English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian brass and crystal shell shaped inkwell with coral design details.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Crystal, Brass

German Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
German Art Nouveau pewter inkstand with scroll designs supporting a square cut glass inkwell with a square molded pewter lid.  
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20th Century German Art Nouveau Inkwells in New York City

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Pewter

English Victorian Bronze Double Inkwell with Horse
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian bronze double inkwell on oak base with jockey and horse motif and crystal wells.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Crystal, Bronze

Sterling Silver-Mounted Pairpoint "Controlled Bubbles" Crystal Inkwell
By Goodnow & Jenks
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver-mounted, Pairpoint "controlled bubbles" crystal inkwell, Goodnow & Jenks, Boston, circa 1890s-1900. Monogrammed (script, interlocking HLL?) sterling silver lid has se...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

French Art Nouveau Bronze Floral Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau bronze floral design inkwell with handles and iridescent glass well.       
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells in New York City

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Bronze

English Victorian Bronze Double Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian bronze inkwell with 2 crystal wells with finial tops and side handles on 4 scroll legs.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Crystal, Bronze

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, 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.
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Bronze

Sheffield 1891 Sterling Silver Tabletop Double Glass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver tabletop double inkwell with aquatic and wavy pattern. Two glass inkwells with sterling silver tops. Maker JJ, made in Sheffield, England in 1891. A great gift and ad...
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1890s English Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Silver, Sterling Silver

English Victorian Papier-Mache and Crystal Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian papier mache floral design oval double inkwell with fluted crystal wells and handles.  
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20th Century British Victorian Inkwells in New York City

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Crystal

English Victorian Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian silver plated inkwell with 2 cranberry glass wells and back handle.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells in New York City

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Silver

French Victorian Embossed Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian rectangular double glass inkwell with incised monogrammed sterling silver hinged lids. (Hallmarked).        
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwells in New York City

Materials

Metal, Silver

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