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Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century French treen inkwell with pen holder. Elegantly decorated with subtly colored
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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Brass

Bronze inkwell and pen holder, a dachshund dog, by Anton Puchegger, Austria 1890
By Anton Puchegger
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze desktop inkwell with pen holder, depicting the head of a dachshund. The sculpture rests on a
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Dayton, OH
-1880s. Made of brass featuring pewter inkwell with glass dome reservoir and slots for three quill pens
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Brass, Pewter

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Antique Brass Double Inkstand with Pen Holders, Scotland 1900, H548
Located in Vancouver, BC
Brass pen holder to the back Pair of cut glass inkwells All standing on a shaped base H548 Measures
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy and Dog, Scotland 1910, H555
Located in Vancouver, BC
Figure of a boy and his dog Fitted with a square inkwell with a brass lid Pen holder to the front All
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1910s Scottish Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Silver Plate

English Burl Walnut Desk Set Stationary Box with Inkwells and Pen Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
areas that contain two original glass inkwells and a pen rest.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Brass

Regency Brass-Mounted Rosewood Inkstand, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Regency brass-mounted rosewood inkstand with cornucopia handle, two brass covered inkwells, pen
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Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Brass

19th Century British Campaign Writing Slope with Mop Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
. It comes with the original 2 brass topped glass inkwells and pen holder (complete with old nib pen
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Art Deco Sengbusch Inkstand, with Pen Holder
Located in Vancouver, BC
Art Deco Sengbusch inkstand, with pen holder, B2781Y Having an inkwell and pen holder With
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Marble, Brass

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Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of a ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
$4,179 / item
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
French 19th Century Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century Directoire style fruitwood chest of drawers, appearing to be a semainier except with six drawers instead of the requisite seven. Below the modest wood top and rou...
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Brass

French 19th Century Tall Chest of Drawers
French 19th Century Tall Chest of Drawers
$3,500
H 57.63 in W 23.75 in D 13.75 in
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5" Height x 5" Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) B...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Brass

Pair of Art Noveau Style Cast Iron Garden Patio Benches
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of cast iron benches in the Art Noveau Style, high quality iron castings perfectly fitted to each other and freshly hand painted with Rustoleum hunter green gloss. Ver...
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1960s American Art Nouveau Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Iron

Pair of Art Noveau Style Cast Iron Garden 
Patio Benches
Pair of Art Noveau Style Cast Iron Garden 
Patio Benches
$4,695 / set
H 32 in W 53.5 in D 23 in
French Petite Bridal Box from Normandy
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic antique marriage or bridal box–from Normandy, France–the petite trunk is decorated with stylized foliate details that grace the exterior. Once-vibrant pink and cream pain...
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18th Century French Folk Art Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Metal

French Petite Bridal Box from Normandy
French Petite Bridal Box from Normandy
$1,600
H 6.25 in W 10.25 in D 6.25 in
IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 1680 TO 1720 GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, Museum Quality German safe circa 1680-1720 attributed to Johann Gottlied Dittman and Sigmund...
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1680s Charles II Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Iron, Nickel

Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower
By Ron Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

Handmade Nickel Plated Decorative Snail, Paperweight
By Alguacil Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Each of these exquisite solid brass snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are finished with a nickel plating giving the...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Nickel

Handmade Nickel Plated Decorative Snail, Paperweight
Handmade Nickel Plated Decorative Snail, Paperweight
$117 / item
H 2.76 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Brass

Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
$3,603 / set
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 9.85 in
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Gold, Gold Leaf

Early 1950s Scandinavian Double Wall Unit / Bookcase
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautifully designed mid-century modern wall unit from Sweden, dating back to the early 1950s. Materials: Teak veneer, golden teak, and beech supports Storage: Left cabinet: Four ...
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1950s Swedish Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Teak

Early 1950s Scandinavian Double Wall Unit / Bookcase
Early 1950s Scandinavian Double Wall Unit / Bookcase
$4,323
H 45.67 in W 68.9 in D 16.54 in
New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock
By New Haven Clock Company
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Art Nouveau Style Table Clock. It depicts a small balloon shape clock mounted in copper color metal. A standing young nymph is adorning the front of the case while holding...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Bronze

New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock
New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock
$1,500
H 14.74 in W 7.75 in D 7.18 in
Antique French folding screen painted in the Romantic style
Located in London, GB
Decorated with figures of winged cherubs amongst vases of flowers and other similar subjects, the reverse painted with landscape scenes. This beautiful antique French folding screen...
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Wood

19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
French first Empire period Secretaire à Abattant, also known as a drop-front secretary, fall front or cantilevered desk. Under the dark grey marble top is a secret, entablature drawe...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary
19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary
$8,500
H 55.75 in W 40.5 in D 18.25 in
19th Century French Limoges Enamel Plaque in Gilt Bronze Frame
By Limoges
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Limoges enamel plaque depicts a knight in full armour. He is portrayed turning towards the viewer, as though he is about to unsheathe his sword. The knight stands befo...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Vintage Libbey Glass Tom Collins Glasses Numbered 1-8 Each in a Different Color
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 Libbey Glass Tom Collins glasses in clear glass with a frosted panel, each with a full height numeral in a stylized font and of different colors, 1 through 8.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder

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Glass

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Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique brass inkwell pen holder you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique brass inkwell pen holder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique brass inkwell pen holder — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique brass inkwell pen holder made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. A well-made antique brass inkwell pen holder has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Asprey International Limited and WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Brass Inkwell Pen Holder?

Prices for an antique brass inkwell pen holder start at $369 and top out at $31,968 with the average selling for $850.

Finding the Right Inkwells for You

Now that we no longer need vintage, new or antique inkwells for written communication, these elegant desk accessories make for a distinctive decorative touch in any home office or study.

Prior to the 19th century, the inkwell was an integral part of the writing process. The first fountain pen was patented in 1827. Typewriters found acceptance during the 1880s, and the ballpoint pen, which replaced the inkwell on most desks and writing tables of the era, modernized the way we write. (Later, it would transform how some of us make art.) Today, a well-designed antique or vintage inkwell is a fun, decorative accent for any work area.

If you find yourself working from home today more often than not, why not freshen things up a bit? Small changes can help elevate your workspace: Incremental edits to your interior, such as rethinking your shelving, swapping out your wall decor and adding a touch of the past to your modern-day desktop, can actually make a big difference. Alongside an ornate Art Deco–era desk lamp and an antique paperweight, your inkwell will look right at home and can support your effort to create a happy home office.

Find a collection of unique metal inkwells to suit any taste on 1stDibs or shop by style. Browse a range of Art Nouveau inkwells, Victorian inkwells, Art Deco inkwells and more. Search our selection of inkwells to find the perfect piece for any space.