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Jugendstil Inkwell, circa 1908
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil inkwell, circa 1908
Original condition
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Studios Grapevine Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage Tiffany Studios patinated brass & favrile art glass inkwell is beautifully designed in
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Boulle Tortoise Shell Inkwell with Brass Inlays
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine 19th century French "Boulle" tortoise shell inkwell (circa 1860). Inkwell containers, brass
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Brass Inkwell
Smart Antique English Polished Brass and Bronze Inkwell, Agate Mounts circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Victorian English inkwell made from a combination of polished bronze (base) and brass
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau German Brass Desktop Double Inkwell Inkstand
Pen Tray, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique Art Nouveau Jugendstil German cast brass double inkwell inkstand with a pen rest
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Amber Bubble Glass Cylindrical Inkwell with Brass Lid by John Armer
Co
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare amber bubble glass cylindrical inkwell with brass lid by John Armer & Co., circa 1940s. The
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
19th Century Victorian Crystal Octagonal Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique crystal inkwell with a pointed top and brass collar. England circa 1900. Nice size
Category
Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Bombe Boulle Inkwell with Bronze and Brass Mounts
By Ecole Boulle
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate and organize your desktop with this antique ebony Boulle inkwell. Crafted in France circa
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Victorian Crystal Pyramid Shape Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique, pyramid shape, crystal inkwell with a brass collar. English 1870. Very nice decorative
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Floral Painted Inkwell
By Edmé Samson
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good quality bronzed mounted French porcelain inkwell with Chinoiserie floral painted designs
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Scrolled Repousse Inkwell
Located in Savannah, GA
Petite size scrolled repousse brass single inkwell with lid. Features include an intricate design
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
Antique Crystal Glass Inkwell, Hermes, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell made of heavy crystal glass, high-quality workmanship with a gold-plated lid.
The
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Large Antique Coloured Glass Inkwell, English, Circa 1900.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful piece of green and red glass with an amazing bubbly interior.
Brass mounts
Good
Category
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
hinged head that lifts to reveal a brass-capped glass inkwell, this piece seamlessly combines
Category
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Metal, Brass
English Desk Set with Inkwells from the Arts
Crafts Era
Located in Austin, TX
pens and two fitted spaces for inkwells. With stylish brass handle and accents featuring an Arts and
Category
19th Century English Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Iridescent Glass Inkwell, England, circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The hinged top fitted with brass mounts to a spherical well, raised atop a trio of smaller
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Carved Victorian Bulldog Inkwells
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of two very cute original 19th century carved wooden Victorian era bulldog or boxer inkwells
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
19th Century Carved English Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Doberman Inkwell
Located in Haarlem, NL
Beautiful original 19th century carved heavy wooden Victorian era dog inkwell with hinged head that
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Bulldog Doberman Inkwells
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of two very beautiful original 19th century carved heavy wooden Victorian era dog inkwells with
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Late 19th or Early 20th Century Yorkshire Terrier Dog Bronze French Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Very detailed late 19th early 20th Century French inkwell of a Yorkshire terrier dog with the
Category
Late 19th Century French Barbizon School Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique English Cockerel / Rooster Combined Inkwell / Letter Clip and Nib Wipe
Located in Bath, GB
This is a fabulous and rare find, I haven't seen this one ever before.
Cast from English brass
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Bronze Heron
Frog Lily Pad Form Inkwell with Articulated Hinged Mouth Holder
Located in valatie, NY
Bronze Heron & Frog Lily form inkwell, with an articulated hinged mouth letter holder. The heron
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Rococo Bronze Doré Inkwell with Cherub Decor
By Melotte
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's desk or study with this elegant antique inkwell; crafted in France, circa 1860
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Stunning Arts
Crafts Era Oak Stationary Box with Glass Inkwells
Letter Rack
Located in Lisse, NL
could be the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one. All-handcrafted out of solid tiger oak and brass
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell of a Maiden with Long Hair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
.
Complete with the original porcelain inkwell and brass handled inkwell cover.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Emancipation Proclamation Inkstand - 19th Century Heavily Chased Brass
Located in Atlanta, GA
." - National Museum of American History
This inkwell is an identical match to the one housed at the National
Category
Mid-19th Century British Rococo Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
English Brass Bound Victorian Writing Stationery Slope, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
quality and medium proportions, with unusual moulded brass inlay decoration and central canted brass
Category
19th Century English Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Antique Regency Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
rectangular flat top lid with central brass inlaid plaque, the top and side edges of the hinged lid with brass
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
19th Century Art Nouveau Novelty Brass Snail Ink Well
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Art Nouveau novelty brass snail ink well
Fine quality novelty ink well.
Measures
Category
19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
French Art Nouveau Brass Footed Double Ink Well Filigree Bronze Moorish Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
-brass and has an indentation for the pen/quill.
The inkwells are lidded.
It has a nice brass color
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing area with lavish gold leaf tooled decoration. The rectangular flat top lid with central brass
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and large proportions, with unusual moulded brass inlay decoration
Category
19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
brass inlaid plaque, the top and side edges of the hinged lid with quadrant polished brass mouldings
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
feature, see image. The rectangular flat top lid with central brass inlaid plaque, the top and side edges
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Eissenloeffel Ink Well
Located in Dronten, NL
A polished brass base with pen tray mounted with a pair of inkwells.
Made circa 1910, by Jan
Category
1910s Dutch Modern Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Gilt Bubble Design French Glass Inkwel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French 19th century glass inkwell. The design is one of diagonal bubbles with every other one gilt
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with two cut glass inkwells and pen tray over a drawer. The sides rounded. The
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Ignatius Taschner
German, 1871-1913
Jugendstil Giraffe Mounted Ink Stand
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
mounted removable lidded glass inkwell. The stand has a slight domed shape with raised lip pen rests to
Category
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass, Copper
Art Nouveau Gilt Dore Framed / Glass Ink Well
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Art nouveau gilt dore brass framed with glass inserted ink wells with open work irises & applied
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Turnbridge Ware Burl Walnut Traveling Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality English tunbridge ware inlaid well figured solid burr walnut ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions, La...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality early English Well Figured Solid grained Burr Burl Walnut Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Ink well set with green marble
Located in Wien, AT
Ink well set with green marble
polished and stove enamelled
excellent condition
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Victorian Turnbridge Ware Burl Walnut Traveling Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Tunbridge Ware detail inlaid Well Figured Solid Burr Walnut Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proporti...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
19th c Golden Oak and Brass Flat Model National Cash Register Money Box
By National Cash Register Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
covered brass inkwell, leather insert, brass gallery and other brass scrolled embellishments. A push of
Category
1890s American Other Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Antique WMF Jugendstil Sphinx Theme Egyptian Revival Inkstand with Glass Liner
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, rare and mint Egyptian Revival brass desk piece.
This completely original WMF inkstand
Category
Early 20th Century German Egyptian Revival Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Horse Sculpture Inkstand Attr. Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Lisse, NL
strong hinge that folds the horses head back to open the inkwell too is a sign of the quality of this
Category
19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique American Oak Mercantile Country Store Desk Spool Cabinet, Willimantic
By Willimantic
Located in Portland, OR
The spool cabinet circa 1890, having a shaped gallery and an inset covered brass inkwell, the lift
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Oak
Antique Travelling Golf Ball Inkwell
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Rare novelty gutty golf ball inkwell.
A wonderful leather covered travelling inkwell in the shape
Category
1890s European Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Secrétaire à Abattant, by Leclaire, circa 1860
By A. Leclaire
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
integral gilt-bronze and brass inkwell and sand shaker.
The cabinet is raised on a stand fitted with a
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
Exquisite Victorian Rosewood
Leather Tooled Writing Slope, Inkwell and Pen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
befit with original glass inkwells and secret compartment.
Would make an ideal gift for the writing
Category
19th Century British Campaign Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Victorian Rosewood
Leather Tooled Writing Slope, Inkwell and Pen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
befit with original glass inkwells and secret compartment.
Would make an ideal gift for the writing
Category
19th Century British Campaign Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Inkstand with Owl on Books Sculpture
Inkwells
Located in Lisse, NL
superb condition. Have you also noticed the tree trunk design inkwells with their (probably original
Category
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Red Morrocan Leather Desk or Travelling Blotter with Inkwell
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
gilt brass and glass inkwell.
Made in Vienna and supplied by
“James Macmichael, to the Queen
42 SOUTHE
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Leather
Mid 19th Century Rosewood Brass Bound Hand Crafted Exquisite Writing Slope
Located in Reading, Berkshire
.
Item will include a brass topped inkwell, a vintage propelling pencil, a new modern day notepad.
We
Category
19th Century British Campaign Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Antique English Writing Box
Located in Houston, TX
writing platform and compartments for holding paper, inkwells and quills. There is a brass escutcheon for
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Antique Olive Wood Small Writing Desk Slope Stationery Box
Located in Norwich, GB
tag. It also includes a pen tray and inkwell recesses, with the original brass topped inkwells. The
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Inkwell
Materials
Brass
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Antique Brass Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique brass inkwell for your home. Each antique brass inkwell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Your living room may not be complete without an antique brass inkwell — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique brass inkwell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique brass inkwell over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat and Ecole Boulle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Brass Inkwell?
Prices for an antique brass inkwell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $44 and can go as high as $34,028, while the average can fetch as much as $1,223.
Finding the Right Desk-accessories for You
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
Find antique and vintage desk accessories today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Brass Inkwell
- Is antique brass strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
- What color is antique brass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
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