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Antique English Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Inkwell, 1904
By Thomas Bradbury Sons Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning Edwardian inkwell made from a hefty piece of English crystal, hand-cut all-over with a
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass & Crystal Ram Horn Inkwell
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Early 20th Century British Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Inkwell
Inkwell
$2,200 / set
Victorian Sterling Silver Cut Crystal Double Inkwell Rawlings Sumner
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely 19th C. English Silver double inkwell is the perfect desk accessory for the discerning
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19th Century British Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Charles X Cut Crystal Gilded Bronze Inkwell, circa 1815-1820
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional inkwell in cut and engraved crystal in gilded bronze mount. The crystal has a so-called
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1810s French Charles X Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique English Cut Crystal and Bronze Desktop Inkwell, Circa 1870-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English cut crystal and bronze desktop inkwell, Circa 1870-1880.
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19th Century English Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Crystal Table Top with Two Inkwells, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal table top with two inkwells, 19th century Rare crystal, brass and blue opaline table top
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19th Century French Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Antique Russian Gilt Bronze Rock Crystal Sleigh Sculpture Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This exceptional Russian ormolu and rock crystal encrier inkwell dates from circa 1840. The
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1840s Russian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Antique Double Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English brass and crystal double inkwell.
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19th Century English Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique English Novelty Cut Crystal and Brass Inkwell, circa 1890, Owl
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome large inkwell standing on it's original solid English oak base retaining the four
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal

Antique English Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheffield Silver Plated Stag Inkwell Signed Walker Hall Co.
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19th Century English Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century French Cut Crystal and Ormolu Inkwell
Located in Winnetka, IL
French late 19th century cut crystal and ormolu inkwell.
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted "Controlled Bubbles" Glass Inkwell
By Goodnow Jenks
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver-mounted, "controlled bubbles" crystal inkwell, attributed to Goodnow
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1890s American Victorian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Rare French Ormolu and Diamond-Cut Crystal Figural Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Queens, NY
A rare French Ormolu and diamond-cut crystal figural inkwell Encrier by Baccarat, circa 1875
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Art Nouveau French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Nautical Mermaid Inkwell, circa 1910
By Baccarat
Located in Queens, NY
Art Nouveau French gilt bronze and crystal Nautical Mermaid Inkwell, attributed to Baccarat, circa
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique English Inkwell and Scale.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional Antique English Brass Inkwell and Scale Coromander Wood Hand Engraved Circa 1880s
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19th Century English Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Victorian Sterling Silver Mounted Inkwell
By Heath Middleton
Located in New York, NY
Large, Victorian, sterling silver mounted inkwell, Birmingham, England, 1897, Heath and Middleton
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1890s English Victorian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

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
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

English Sterling Silver Standish with Two Cut-Glass Inkwells
By Edward Barnard Sons
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English sterling standish with 2 inkwells and an elaborate filigree surround supported on paw
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1890s English Victorian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XVI style inkwell features a marble base surrounded by a
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Bronze

Magnificent Large Antique English Bronze Bulldog Inkwell, circa 1890, Dogs
Located in Bath, GB
photograph frame with hinged cover. The lid lifts to reveal a large cut crystal lidded inkwell, amazingly
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Crystal, Sterling Silver Ebonized Wood Deskset by George Bedingham, circa 1870
By George Bedingham
Located in New York, NY
Crystal, sterling silver, and ebonized wood inkwell desk set by George Bedingham, Great Britain
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Malachite Crystal Owl Rectangular Ink Desk Set, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique malachite, crystal and silver plated ink set, circa 1920 in date
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1920s Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Malachite, Silver Plate

French 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Marble Inkstand Attr. Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Berlin, DE
moving bows. In the center of the plate the fixed inkwell of solid quality crystal glass with bronze
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Bronze

Victorian Sterling Silver Inkwell with Hinged Lid
By Goldsmiths Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
-Mawddwy, Merwnethshire, Wales. sterling silver surrounds an all crystal inkwell which is held in place by
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1890s English Victorian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Exceptional Victorian Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkstand
By Charles Thomas Fox George Fox
Located in New York, NY
An elaborate inkstand, incorporating a candleholder which presumably could be used to melt the wax to seal an envelope. Presented as a gift from George, the fifth Duke of Northumberl...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

James Dixon Sons English Sterling Silver Ink Wells on Tray
By James Dixon Sons
Located in Astoria, NY
& Sons, Sheffield hallmark on inkwell stand. Two fitted cut-crystal diamond pattern ink jars with
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Fabulous Equestrian / Horse Racing Inkstand, c.1890, Jockey
Located in Bath, GB
The two inkwells are made from crystal, hand-cut and topped with hinged brass lids; the inkwells
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand
Located in Paris, FR
Mercury heads and palmette, this set is comprised of two cut-crystal jars, serving as an inkwell, upon a
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand
Located in Paris, FR
Mercury heads and palmette, this set is comprised of two cut-crystal jars, serving as an inkwell, upon a
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

William IV silver inkstand
By William Ker Reid
Located in London, GB
supports. Both inkwells are fitted with silver collars and pull-off covers that are fitted with hinged
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19th Century British William IV Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Inscribed English Sterling Silver Inkstand London 1872
By Hands Sons
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English sterling silver inkstand the cut crystal bottle with a sterling cap mounted on a lobed
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

19th Century English Tortoise Ink Stand
Located in Paris, FR
Small English ink stand crafted of tortoise, crystal and gilt bronze by Patent in London. It is
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19th Century English Baroque Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Ink Well
Located in Dallas, TX
two cut crystal ink bottles with sterling lids
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19th Century Unknown Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand
Located in Montreal, QC
This inkstand exemplifies the excellence of French decorative accessories of the period. The design is well-thought out with everted edges, a trough-shaped depression for pens and ev...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Scholarly Antique English Lap Desk on Custom Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
, 20 H on the other. Pair of crystal inkwells included.
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19th Century English Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Old English Ellis Silver Plate Georgian Style, "Adam" Influenced Inkstand
By Ellis Bros.
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
cut crystal lidded inkwell. Maker: Ellis Silver Co. (predecessor to Barker-Ellis Silver Co
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Early 20th Century English Adam Style Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Silver Plate

S XIX Luis XV silver French writing desk circa 1840, silver and cristal signed
Located in Valladolid, ES
contrasts. Blown crystal inside the inkwells and it have a central space for pens and pencils. In Luis XV
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1840s French Louis XV Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Silver Leaf

Amazing 1870 Late Empire Pure Gold Gilded Metal and Crystal Italian Desk Set
Located in Catania, Sicilia
time. The set includes: a 9cm in height square crystal inkwell with gold gilded accents and an ornate
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Late 19th Century Italian Empire Revival Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand
Located in Benington, Herts
exquisite look. The shaped rectangular body having it's original raised cut crystal inkwells of
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1830s French Antique Crystal Inkwell

1910 Birmingham Williams Sterling Silver Overlay Crystal Perfume Bottle Inkwell
By C. E. Williams
Located in Dayton, OH
inkwell by C.E. Williams. Features unique rectangular form with geometric stopper; solid clad at the top
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1910s Edwardian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Ormolu and Bronze Desk Ink Set Encrier Satyr Mounts Regency Period
Located in Dublin, Ireland
original crystal inkwells and decorative ormolu covers The lavish cast front Ormolu apron with a central
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19th Century French Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Set Encrier Inkwell Art Nouveau Grand Tour
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, lidded stamp holder and two led crystal ink pots with decorative covers. The Standish is raised on four
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Crystal Footed Inkstand
By William Naylor
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver and crystal footed inkstand, the inkwell anving a sterling silver hinged
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique Crystal Inkwell
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant late 19th century crystal inkwell from England. square design with lovely chamfered edges
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal

Etched Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell
By Lapierre Silver Co.
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, etched sterling silver-mounted crystal inkwell; hinged lid, LaPierre Silver Co, New York
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19th Century Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

English Victorian Period 1890s Stamped Silver Inkstand with Crystal Inkwells
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English stamped silver inkstand from the late 19th century, with two crystal inkwells. Born
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Late 19th Century English Crystal Inkwell with Brass Collar
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th Century crystal inkwell with a brass collar and chamfered edges, English circa 1880. This
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Late 19th Century English Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique 1890 Large American Cut Crystal Inkwell with Metal Collar/Glass Insert
Located in Stamford, CT
1890 large American cut crystal inkwell with metal top with gold wash inside, and all original
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1890s American Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal

Antique American 1880 Crystal Inkwell with Intaglio Cut Flowers on Top
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th Century Crystal Inkwell with intaglio cut flowers on the top American ca 1880 from a
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Late 19th Century American Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal

English 19th Century Victorian Period Crystal Inkwell Carried by Four Children
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period crystal inkwell from the 19th century, with gilded children. Created in
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19th Century English Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Glass, Wood

Sterling Silver Cut Crystal Inkwell With A Seperate Sterling Base.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Sterling Silver Cut Crystal Inkwell With A Seperate Sterling Base. The inkwell has a flip top
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

The Gorham Silver Company Sterling Silver Repousse Crystal Inkwell
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large 19th century blown crystal inkwell with a hand-cut base in the cane pattern. When fabricated
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1880s American Victorian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

19th Century Crystal Inkwells in Brass Tray with Sturgeon Stamp Holder
Located in Stamford, CT
. 19th century crystal inkwells in brass tray with sturgeon stamp holder. It has two cut-glass inkwells
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1870s English Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Sterling Silver-Mounted Etched Crystal Inkwell
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver-mounted, etched crystal inkwell, The Gorham Corp., Providence, Rhode Island, year
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19th Century American Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Crystal Inkwell
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Victorian period, sterling silver-mounted controlled bubbles crystal inkwell with hinged lid
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1890s American Victorian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

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
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

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
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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Crystal Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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Antique Crystal Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique crystal inkwell you’re looking for. Frequently made of stone, metal and crystal, every antique crystal inkwell was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique crystal inkwell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique crystal inkwell, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique crystal inkwell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gorham Manufacturing Company, Baccarat and Heath Middleton are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Crystal Inkwell?

Prices for an antique crystal inkwell start at $145 and top out at $81,667 with the average selling for $1,325.

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 Crystal Inkwell
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some antique crystal is worth something. There is often a market for antique pieces produced by well-known makers, such as Lalique, Baccarat and Baum. In addition to the maker, the type, style, age and condition of crystal ware will impact its potential value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate any pieces you own and provide you with an estimated valuation. Shop a large selection of antique crystal on 1stDibs.