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Antique Copper Inkwell

English Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell, 1890-1910
Located in Delft, NL
An English Art Nouveau copper inkwell. An Art & Crafts English yellow with red copper inkwell
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Late 19th Century English Antique Copper Inkwell

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Copper

Antique English Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell, 1890-1910
English Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell, 1890-1910
$2,072
H 4.34 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Copper Inkwell
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper inkwell. By Roycroft (signed with impressed
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

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Copper

Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper inkwell By Roycroft (signed
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Brass, Copper

Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper inkwell By Roycroft (signed
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Brass, Copper

J F Poole Hayle Arts Crafts Handbeaten Cornish Copper Inkwell
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Arts & Crafts hand-beaten lidded copper inkwell by J F Poole Hayle dating from
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

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Copper

Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper inkwell By Roycroft (signed
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Brass, Copper

Roycroft Arts Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Inkwell
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper inkwell By Roycroft (signed
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Copper, Brass

Neo-Greek Inkwell by C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet and J. Brandely, France, Circa 1867
By Emmanuel Fremiet, Charles-Guillaume Diehl, Jean Brandely
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed Diehl à Paris. Wood and silvered copper inkwell. Central drawer ornamented with an
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1860s French Greek Revival Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Copper

Partly Gilt Copper Art Nouveau Double Inkwell with Porcelain Vessel
Located in Greven, DE
inkwells Date: Circa 1900 Description: Rectangular copper inkstand with gently curved sides and stylized
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Copper

English Victorian Mahogany Double Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian mahogany and brass inlaid trim double inkwell with crystal wells having copper
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Copper

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Double Inkwell
English Victorian Mahogany Double Inkwell
$1,800
H 6.25 in W 12.25 in D 7.5 in
Art Nouveau Repoussé Mystic Inkwell by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Copper

Antique Silverplated Fox-themed Inkwell by James Deakin Sons, England
By James Deakin Sons
Located in Leesburg, VA
James Deakin & Sons Ltd. Sheffield, England; ca. 1897-1935 Silver plated copper and glass
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Silver, Copper, Silver Plate

Edgar Gilstrap Simpson ARTS CRAFTS INKWELL, RUSKIN POTTERY LINER C.1900
By Ruskin Pottery
Located in Stourbridge, West Midlands
A fantastic quality beaten copper with turquoise finial arts and crafts inkwell signed by Edgar
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Copper

Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Early 20th century desk set, rare and great quality Mamluk Cairoware style, silver and copper
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19th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
$3,500 / set
H 2.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in
Art Déco English Square Shapped Cut Glass/Crystal Inkwell with Brass/Bronze Top
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco english square shapped cut crystal inkwell with brass/bronze spherical top By: unknown
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Copper Inkwell

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Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Zinc

Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique coppered Japonais Revival inkstand with two ink pots and a stamp holder. The border of the
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1890s English Japonisme Antique Copper Inkwell

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Brass, Copper

Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells
Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells
$550 Sale Price
35% Off
H 5 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
C F A Voysey Attri, Made by Richard Rathbone, an Arts Crafts Copper Inkstand
By Richard Rathbone, Charles Voysey
Located in London, GB
copper inkstand with domed top lid with upturned lip handle and a pen tray to the front.  
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Copper

Exceptional Quality Egyptian Revival Puma Raised Bi-Metal Desk Stand
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
bodies and tails. The pumas support a copper inset tray mounted with two brass bodied inkwells with glass
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell

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Brass, Copper

19th Century Vieille Garde Sculpture on Inkstand by A. Le Véel and Susse Frères
By Susse Freres, Armand LeVeel 1
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Napoleon III 'Vieille Garde' sculpture with inkwells and marble base inkstand by
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Copper Inkwell

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Large Wrought Iron Inkwell of Branches with Roses, circa 1910
Located in Delft, NL
leaves. The hinged edges on the inkwells is copper silver plated. It is an imposing piece and detailed
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Copper Inkwell

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Crystal, Wrought Iron

Chinese Qing Yellow Cloisonne Writing Set
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
reveal the original fitted removable glass liner, the inkwell with copper edging. The box is of
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Chinese Qing Yellow Cloisonne Writing Set
Chinese Qing Yellow Cloisonne Writing Set
$1,860 / set
H 3.45 in W 8.57 in D 3.15 in
12th Century Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Calligraphy Inkwell
Located in Portland, OR
An ancient Khurasan silver and copper inlaid bronze inkwell, Eastern Persia or Herat, 12th-13th
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15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Copper, Bronze, Silver

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19th Century Double Inkwell Encrier
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A double inkwell circa 1885.
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1880s French Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Copper

Quality English Enamel Box with Mythological Scenes, circa 1765
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Rare large English enamel writing casket, the interior with gilt copper divisions for inkwells etc
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1760s English Rococo Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Enamel

Signed Gustav Stickley Arts Crafts Hammered Copper Inkwell
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts period hammered copper inkwell By Gustav Stickley USA, Early 20th
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Copper

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with Reading Lady by Jochems, 1895
By Frans Jochems
Located in Antwerp, BE
:
 Patinated bronze.
 Original copper inkwell. Origin: Belgium. Size: 
 L 13.8 inch. x W 7.5 inch. x H 4.7
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Late 19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Silver Plated over Copper Casket Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique inkwell was created in France circa 1880, made of copper and silver plated
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Late 19th Century French Antique Copper Inkwell

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Silver Plate, Copper

Sterling over Copper Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Inkwell and Tray
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An oval form inkwell of copper decorated with sterling silver in and Arts and Crafts style design
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

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Sterling Silver, Copper

Large Baccarat Inkwell
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Baccarat inkwell with a square base having the companies signature swirled and ribbed motif
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Silver, Copper

Large Baccarat Inkwell
Large Baccarat Inkwell
H 6.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Arts and Crafts Enamel, Copper Brass Inkstand Inkwell, Probably English C.1900
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Arts and Crafts enamel, copper and brass inkstand, probably English, circa 1900. The box of piano
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Early 1900s European Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

Amazing Art Nouveau Inkwell, circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Very stylish inkwell made in Germany, 1900 circa, it's in copper and brass.
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Amazing Art Nouveau Inkwell, circa 1900
Amazing Art Nouveau Inkwell, circa 1900
H 4.73 in W 8.67 in D 7.09 in
Novelty Silver Fire Extinguisher Inkwell Mappin Webb
By Mappin Webb
Located in Newark, England
copper hose inside the centre holding the glass inkwell. The top decorated with four hose attachments
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Copper Inkwell

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Silver, Copper

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Brass, Copper

20th Century Art Nouveau Silvered Bronze Stork Inkwell by Albert Cheuret, France
By Albert Cheuret
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Nouveau silvered bronze inkwell of a stork with extended wings by Albert
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell

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Metal, Silver, Bronze, Copper

1910s Silvered Pewter Race Car Inkwell by Wilhelm Zwick for Kayserzinn, Germany
By Kayser Germany, Kayserzinn 1, Wilhelm Zwick
Located in North Miami, FL
1910s silvered pewter race car team inkwell and pen tray by Wilhelm Zwick for the company
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1910s German Jugendstil Antique Copper Inkwell

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Metal, Silver, Copper, Lead, Tin, Pewter

Richard Rathbone, Attributed to C F A Voysey Arts Crafts Copper Desk Ink Well
By Richard Rathbone, Charles Voysey
Located in London, GB
Richard Llewellyn Benson Rathbone. Attributed to C.F.A. Voysey An Arts & Crafts large copper desk
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

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Copper

18th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Inkwell Desk Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georgian period Sheffield silver plate on copper inkwell set. Having two crystal inkwells, with
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Copper Inkwell

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Sheffield Plate

Antique Victorian Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Pig Pigsty, 19th Cen., England
Located in Esbjerg, DK
composed of polished bronze. The stopper to the bottom is made of copper. Please notice that it does not
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Copper Inkwell

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Bronze, Copper

Antique Ornately Cast Silver Plated Figural Bird Inkwell Pen Holder or Rest
By James Deakin Sons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated figural inkwell was made by the renowned James Deakin & Sons of England
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Copper Inkwell

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Silver Plate, Copper

Antique World War 1 Trench Art British Tank 1919 Brass Inkwell Desk Set WWI
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Amazing ! This Trench art piece from 1919 "A British Mark IV tank" as a functional Inkwell desk
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1910s Belgian Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

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Brass, Copper

Ignatius Taschner German, 1871-1913 Jugendstil Giraffe Mounted Ink Stand
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Jugendstil German copper giraffe mounted ink stand by Ignatius Taschner (German, 1871-1913) dated
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Chinese Qing Enamel Mille Fleur Cloisonné Desk Writing Set Inkwell, 1900
Located in Portland, OR
cloisonne (enamel on copper) and having a Miller Fleur (Thousand Flowers) design, the set comprises a hinged
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Copper Inkwell by Old Mission Kopperkraft
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful domed copper inkwell by the Old Mission Kopperkraft Studios of San Francisco; retains
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Early 20th Century American Antique Copper Inkwell

Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell
Located in Charlevoix, MI
An ornately decorated Art Nouveau inkwell, with wonderful patina.
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Copper

Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell
Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell
H 3.25 in W 14 in D 9.25 in
Large Inkwell With Copper Animals and Bugs - Possibly Tiffany
Located in London, GB
Large Swirled Glass Inkwell with Silvered Top applied with Copper Animals and Bugs - possibly
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Early 20th Century Antique Copper Inkwell

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Set of 4 Arts&Crafts armchairs
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Set of 4 armchairs in stained oak, Arts & Crafts, Austrian work circa 1905. Possible to divide the set in pairs (2 pairs)
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Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

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Wood, Oak

Set of 4 Arts&Crafts armchairs
Set of 4 Arts&Crafts armchairs
$12,012 / set
H 45.28 in W 25.2 in D 16.93 in
Art Nouveau Rectangular Silver Plate Jewelry Box, France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This French rectangular silver box is heavily decorated in the typical styles of this Art Nouveau period. The box has vintage red velvet interior and the original hardware with a wor...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell

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Silver Plate

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Letter Rack
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze desk letter holder rack By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 2.5"D x 4.2...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

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Sterling Silver, Bronze

Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Bar Cabinet
By Gustav Stickley, Stickley Brothers, Roycroft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add timeless Arts & Crafts charm into any room with this attractive Mission display cabinet. Featuring classic quartersawn oak in a rich mahogany stain, it boasts a simple yet elegan...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

Antique Mission Oak Arts 
Crafts Bar Cabinet
Antique Mission Oak Arts 
Crafts Bar Cabinet
$1,500
H 57.5 in W 24 in D 14 in
Arts Crafts Sugar Bowl, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Arts & Crafts sugar bowl, circa 1920 Manufactured in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition with wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Copper Inkwell

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Glass

Arts 
Crafts Sugar Bowl, circa 1920
Arts 
Crafts Sugar Bowl, circa 1920
$951 Sale Price
20% Off
H 4.34 in Dm 6.7 in
1900 Rosewood Box Art Nouveau by Erhard Soehne
By Erhard Söhne
Located in Marseille, FR
Box rosewood and brass inlay cover Art Nouveau by Erhard and Soehne, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Copper

1900 Rosewood Box Art Nouveau by Erhard 
Soehne
1900 Rosewood Box Art Nouveau by Erhard 
Soehne
$961
H 1.97 in W 7.09 in D 4.34 in
Antique Macey Arts Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers Secretary Desk Bookcase
By Macey Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers 3 Stack Secretary Desk Bookcase. Very rare model with fall front secretary/fitted writing desk interior, 2 dovetailed lower dra...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Spectacular table vitrine solid bronze, brass Jugendstil Art Nouveau 1900 France
Located in Wien, AT
This incredibly beautiful table display case is an original from the Art Nouveau period in France in the 1900s. The exceptionally high quality of the showcase is reflected in the w...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell

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Brass, Bronze

Spectacular table vitrine solid bronze, brass Jugendstil Art Nouveau 1900 France
Spectacular table vitrine solid bronze, brass Jugendstil Art Nouveau 1900 France
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.35 in W 8.27 in D 7.09 in
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts library table or writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Solid quartersawn oak, with original copper hardware. Meas...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Copper

French Art Nouveau Majolica Planter Jardiniere by Hector Guimard Barbotine
By Hector Guimard, Gustave De Bruyn
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Hector Guimard was a renowned French architect and designer who is best known for his Art Nouveau style. He was born in Lyon in 1867 and later moved to Paris, where he became a promi...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell

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Ceramic, Majolica

Rare and Important Orientalist Corner Cabinet by Carlo Bugatti
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
Important and rare cabinet by Carlo Bugatti, (1856-1940) . This exceptional cabinet of asymmetrical design is made of intricately carved and ebonized walnut inlaid with pewter, bone ...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Wood

Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Small Sliding Door Bookcase Curio with Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Small Sliding Door Bookcase Curio with Drawers. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 42.5" H x 32.5" W x 13" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

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Glass, Oak

Van Briggle Arts Crafts Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Vase With Floral Motif
By Van Briggle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery vase with floral motif By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.88"W x 3.8...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hard...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Copper

Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Candleholder Jugendstil Aesthetic Movement
Located in Sharon, CT
Arts and Crafts copper and brass candleholder Jugendstil Aesthetic Movement. Candleholder retains original patinated surface.
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19th Century British Jugendstil Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Little is known about the origins of this amazing piece, apart from it being from France, circa 1900. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Copper Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Copper Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique copper inkwell for your home. Frequently made of copper, metal and brass, every antique copper inkwell was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique copper inkwell — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique copper inkwell, designed in the Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique copper inkwell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Richard Rathbone, Charles-Guillaume Diehl and Emmanuel Fremiet produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Copper Inkwell?

An antique copper inkwell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,000, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $31,131.

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.

Questions About Antique Copper Inkwell
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique copper finish refers to the natural tarnishing or ‘patina’ that a copper piece acquires over time. It also refers to the green color some vintage copper pieces take on. You’ll find a large collection of antique copper from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Unless a copper piece has a heavy green patina indicating advanced age or bears a maker’s mark identifying it, the best way to tell whether a copper piece is antique is to take it to an appraiser. Find a collection of antique, vintage and modern copper pieces on 1stDibs.