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Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.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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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
Marble inkwell adorned with removable bronze rooster and two hinged top inkwells with glass liners
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19th Century French Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th C. Jugendstil German Cut Glass Crystal Inkwell with Polished 800 Silver Lid
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Jugendstil german cut glass crystal inkwell with polished 800 silver lid
By
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
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 Glass Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Zinc
Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Desk Pen Tray With Glass Insert, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkstand with one glass for the ink in the center.
Made of Gutta-Percha in a very
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19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Resin
Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Nice inkwell of the 19th century with its two ink receptacles and the stamp holder"
Inkwell
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) inkwell stand in the form of a miniature secretary with roll
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Onyx Marble Gold Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful onyx and gold gilt bronze inkwell [ink well] box in the Empire style, circa 19th
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Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Inkwell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely Victorian mother of pearl inlaid inkwell with cut glass ink containers. It's likely
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19th Century English Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Wood
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell
By John Grinsell
Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
The Inkwell of square shape made from glass with hand cut diamond quilt pattern to the exterior
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Magnificent Antique English Novelty Inkwell / Pen Tray - Parrot With Glass Eyes
Located in Bath, GB
one's pen. The novelty inkwell is cast in the form of a Parrot retaining two little glass eyes. The
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Brass
$819 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique English Bronze, Brass and Glass Inkstand / Inkwell, circa 1870 Victorian
Located in Bath, GB
dip pen and two circular shaped cradles to accommodate the unusual circular inkwells. They are made
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1870s English Late Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells
Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s
Original condition.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Bronze Hand Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Wood, 1920-1930
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful handmade Black Forest inkwell.
Around 1920 / 1930.
Depiction of a chamois.
Wood with
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1920s Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut
Mother of Pearl English Desk Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very elegant mother of pearl English desk inkwell. In very good conditions. Perfect for a lady's
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Glass
$799 Sale Price / set
46% Off
19th Century English Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Oval Inkwell with Glass Insert
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of 19th-century elegance to your desk with this Victorian Aesthetic Movement inkwell
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
French Empire Steel And Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire (19th Century) steel inkwell with gilt bronze trim with four original glass inserts
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19th Century French Empire Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Early 19th Century French Ormolu-Gilded Inkwell
Located in Copenhagen, K
French cut-glass, Palisander and ormolu inkwell. Sneaks as handle and claw on ball feet. Original
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
$2,800 Sale Price
37% Off
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Inkwell (1907)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver parcel gilt inkwell
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Early 1900s English Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Vintage Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
flowing shawl around her. Two decorative inkwells with glass inserts accent both sides of the bronze
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1880s English Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Cut Crystal Inkwell with Faceted Hinged Lid, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Cut Crystal Inkwell with Faceted Hinged Lid
Origin: likely Central Europe
Material: colorless lead
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Early 1900s Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Silver inkwell with two glass tanks on a base with floral reliefs on four feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with embossed floral motifs and a monogram card, letter holder, pearly
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19th Century European Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Silver
$2,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and rare large figural inkwell, beautifully executed in the form of an Owl with fine
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Brass
$3,277 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
has a brass lidded inkwell and glass liner. A truly wonderful piece and a must desk accessory for a
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1910s British Other Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
Stately Antique Brass Bronze Inkwell, Around 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
glass insert.
Inkwell with paw feet standing on a square molded marble base.
Very noble and stately.
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1880s German Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$747 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined antique inkwell, with two inkwells made of bronze, including glass cups. The base is made
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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.
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Inkwell with Beetle Relief, France, Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Beetle Relief
Origin: France
Material: clear pressed glass, silver-plated metal lid
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Pewter
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840
Located in Dallas, TX
Napoleon III gilt bronze inkwell is a prized find, crafted in circa 1840 France with intricate
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1840s French Napoleon III Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique inkwell is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Art Glass, Softwood
Art Deco Sterling Silver Inkwell by John
William Deakin
By John
William Deakin
Located in San Diego, CA
inkwell has a single back hinge to open the lid and a saucer cap as well as the original glass liner. Fine
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Chinese Dragon Boat Inkwell 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Chinese dragon boat double inkwell. Original glass inserts. Circa 1870's bronze.
The Dragon Boat
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19th Century European Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a growling bulldog with
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Repoussé Mystic Inkwell by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. These boxes which Daguet often further embellished with colored glass unquestionably reflect the tenets
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Copper
Lode Van Boeckel Inkwell Holder with Wrought Iron Rosette
By Lodewijk Van Boeckel
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Inkwell holder with wrought iron rose bush, rose branch. Lode van Boeckel (Lodewijk, Louis) ± 1900
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Inkwell, Baccarat Déposé, Gilded Brass, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
inkwells were very often limited edition works, made only of crystal glass or sometimes in combination with
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Late 19th Century Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic glass
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Maritime Inkwell, Late 19th Century, France, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
central glass ink reservoir.
The inkwell itself is made of faceted pressed glass and sealed with a
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Late 19th Century French Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze inkwell
By Tiffany Studios (signed
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French accessories Inkwell in bronze Louis XV style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
,the bronze are finely executed,original condition
Extremly rare this inkwell have its original glass
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
WMF Württembergische Metallwaren German Jugendstil Pewter Desk Stand and Inkwell
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
stylized patterning. The inkwell has its original glass liner with residue blue ink from use. The inkwell
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Pewter
Antique Brass English Equestrian Inkwell with Horseshoe Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. There is a cut glass crystal inkwell on each side. the letter holder is engraved with a rider's hat
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19th Century English Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1900s Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell With glass insert. Clearly marked on the bottom
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz House Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a cabin. Nice addition to your
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1890s German Black Forest Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
English Victorian campaign travellers inkwell made by Berry
s Patent circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
bound travel inkwell that is fully working. The case is made of robust steel, which is leather bound on
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Leather, Glass
Late 19th Century Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap
Located in Greven, DE
Cut Crystal Inkwell with Hinged Silver-Plated Lid
England or France
Cut crystal, silver-plated
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Late 19th Century British Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Cut Glass
Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique inkwell is a stunning example of Art Nouveau design, shaped like a grotto
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap
Located in Greven, DE
Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap
England
Cut crystal, silver-plated metal
Early
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Early 20th Century British Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Metal
French Silver Mounted Blue
White Pottery Faience Inkwell
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
inkwell has a silver top and hinged cover which opens to reveal an original removable glass liner. The
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19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Silver
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 Glass Inkwells
Materials
Silver, Copper, Silver Plate
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Inkwell German Antique, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a walnut on a leaf. Nice
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1890s German Black Forest Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Metal
René Lalique Inkwell Nightlight Model with does Created in 1913
By René Lalique
Located in NANTES, FR
Inkwell night light by René Lalique, in dark red pressed molded glass.
Silvered bronze base
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1910s French Art Deco Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Napoleonic Ormolu
Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
-cornered hat.
The inkwells with inset glass cups, likely original to the piece. The marble platform with
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
feeling of the quality of this piece. This large inkwell comes with its original 2 glass ink inserts
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique English Presentation Inkwell
Desk Set with Horse Jockey Theme
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
square glass, bottles with jockey hat brass tops, an onyx seal, and a horse shoe pen rest on the back of
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Art Deco style hand-carved wooden inkwell or pen stand with a majestic owl figure with
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Glass Inkwells
Materials
Metal
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Antique Glass Inkwells For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique glass inkwells is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and silver, all antique glass inkwells available were constructed with great care. Antique glass inkwells have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique glass inkwells to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco antique glass inkwells are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique glass inkwells over the years, but those made by Tiffany Studios, John Grinsell
Sons and Tiffany
Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Glass Inkwells?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,200, while they’re typically $88 on the low end and $35,000 highest priced.
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 Glass Inkwells
- What was an inkwell used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An inkwell is a small jar or container made to conveniently hold ink for a writer. Inkwells were often made of glass, pewter, brass or porcelain. You’ll find a variety of inkells from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is antique mercury glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.
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