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17th Century Spanish Traditional Talavera Glazed Ceramic Ink Holder
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 17th century Spanish traditional Talavera glazed ceramic ink holder.
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17th Century Spanish Antique Ink Holder

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Ceramic

Antique Parson s Candle Holder, English Silver Plate Nozzle, Ink Well, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique parson's candle holder. An English, silver plate nozzle or ink well, dating to
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Late 19th Century British Antique Ink Holder

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Silver Plate

Late 1800 s Double Ink Well Letter Holder- From Agne s Moorehead Estate
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1800s with this Double Ink Well & Letter Holder, a captivating creation seamlessly blending
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Early 1800s Antique Ink Holder

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Brass

Cool Ink Well designed as a Godin iron stove from the late 19th Century
By Godin
Located in Knivsta, SE
Cool Ink Well designed as a Godin iron stove from the late 19th Century. Made in France in cast
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Late 19th Century French Antique Ink Holder

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Iron

Onyx and Bronze Inkwell Desk Set
Located in Manhasset, NY
Onyx and bronze inkwell desk set depicting Louis Pasteur. A nicely cast bronze with double ink
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1920s Louis XVI Antique Ink Holder

Gilt Bronze Ink Stand with Candlestick, French Empire
Located in Knivsta, SE
Rare and beautiful gilt bronze ink stand with candlestick. French empire, probably made in Paris
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Ink Holder

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Bronze, Ormolu

Royal Vienna 19th Century Hand Painted Double Inkwell
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
two removable original ink holders with hinged lids. The Royal Vienna beehive mark in blue on the
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1890s Antique Ink Holder

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Porcelain

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
lying on a gilt bronze settee, opening up to two ink holders. Details: Height – 4 inches / 10cm Width
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ink Holder

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Bronze, Ormolu

Two Candlesticks and Ink Dryer in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Vienna, Early 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two candlesticks and ink dryer in hand-painted porcelain. Romantic scenes and gold decoration
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Ink Holder

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Porcelain

19th Century French Gilt Spelter Inkwell with Rooster Sculpture Signed A. Bossu
Located in Dallas, TX
features a proud chanticleer figure standing on a mount flanked with two round ink holders and lids, and
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ink Holder

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Spelter

Very Nice Late 19th Century Bronze and Marble 3 Piece Desk Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
rectangular desk set centered with a bronze crane and two decorated ink holders on either side, sitting on a
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ink Holder

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Marble, Bronze

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
band with a fluted, berried laurel and beaded design. Above is the circular ink holder set on Vert de
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ink Holder

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Pewter Inkwell with Lion Sculpture Signed A. Bossu
Located in Dallas, TX
mount flanked with two round ink holders and lids, and embellished with foliage decor. The piece is
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ink Holder

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Pewter

Luxury Swedish Art Deco Red Marble Bronze Desk Set, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
elegant bronze details. This luxury set includes: *Letter holder *Letter knife with marble handle *Desk
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Ink Holder

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Marble

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed Melotte
By Melotte
Located in Dallas, TX
. The inkwell is flanked by a pair of ink containers with the original enamel ink holders. The
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Ink Holder

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
revivalist taste of the Second Empire. At the center, a domed ink holder rises from a beautifully cast tray
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ink Holder

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Metal, Brass

Pen Holder in Porcelain - Original China Ink and Watercolor Drawing - 1890s
Located in Roma, IT
Pen holder in porcelain is an original artwork realized by a French Unknown Artist in 1890s. China
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1890s Modern Antique Ink Holder

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Ink, Watercolor

Early Century Art Nouveau Ink Well and Pen Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This exquisite vintage Art Nouveau inkwell and pen holder is a true testament to the elegance and
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Early 20th Century Antique Ink Holder

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Metal

Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century library writing barometric / barometer pen holder and ink stand, Circa 1860s
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ink Holder

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Brass, Pewter

Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
inlaid brush and inkwell holder and ink blotter rocker, features a wood base with ornate top and knob
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19th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Ink Holder

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Brass

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
scratches rubbing and marks , some wear and oxidation over the decades and use . Some of the ink holders
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19th Century French Antique Ink Holder

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Bronze

19th C English Silver Plate Figural Crown Lion Shield Ink Well Inkwell Holder
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fantastic fine quality silver plate inkwell in the form of a standing lion with a crown on his head and is holding a shield. The shield is engraved with someone's initials...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Ink Holder

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Silver Plate

Silver Plate and Crystal Ink Stand
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning ink stand in Georgian style. Silver Plate and Crystal or cut glass ink wells. Candle
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Ink Holder

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Crystal, Silver Plate

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk office Inkwell Center Piece Faience Porcelain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
ink holders and cups for your Home and Office Accessories collection where form meets function
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Early 19th Century European Antique Ink Holder

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Brass, Bronze

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 Ink Holder

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Brass, Copper

Chamberlains Worcester Ink Stand Writing Set, Orange, Gilt Neoclassical, ca 1810
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in London, GB
1810. The ink stand contains a stand with a pen holder or candle holder in the shape of a serpent's
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1810s English Regency Antique Ink Holder

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Porcelain

Late 18th Century Small Lady s Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot Well
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
two ink pots and a pen holder. There is a plain frieze with a useful large drawer, with original brass
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Late 18th Century George III Antique Ink Holder

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Brass

Art Deco Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Watch and Inkwells John Grinsell Sons
By John Grinsell Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Two Ink Wells & Pocket Watch Holder From our Silver collection, we are pleased to offer this Art
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Ink Holder

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Original Vintage Ink and Pen Poster, Inchiostri G. Diletti, Italy, Quill, 1900
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
writing a letter with a pen-holder and ink. At the bottom of the poster, we find the eagle, symbol of the
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19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Ink Holder

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Paper

Regency Mahogany And Brass Inkstand
Located in Essex, MA
With two ink bottles and candle holder and pen rest. Lower drawer. Brass paw feet.
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1820s English Regency Antique Ink Holder

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Brass

French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu, Crystal and Breccia marble inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
showcases a front carved pen holder, with the ink vessels behind. At the center back is a handsome Ormolu
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19th Century French Empire Antique Ink Holder

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Marble, Ormolu

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 Ink Holder

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Bronze

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
$1,819 Sale Price
20% Off
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
By King Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
up and adjusts the height with the rachet support, inside fitted with pen tray and ink bottle holders
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Ink Holder

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Mahogany

19th Century Ormolu and Mahogany Desk Set
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely 19th Century French ormolu and mahogany desk set on ormolu claw feet, there are two ink
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1820s French Antique Ink Holder

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Ormolu

19th Century Tomb of the Scipios Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in New Orleans, LA
lid to reveal a pair of ink wells and a pen holder. The Tomb of the Scipios was erected around 150
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Ink Holder

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Siena Marble

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
most decorative grain and displaying a sculpted front pen holder. The top circular ormolu ink and
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ink Holder

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Marble, Ormolu

Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Desk Set of American Interest
Located in London, GB
holder, a letter holder, an ink well, and a blotter. The pieces are decorated with imagery of Native
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Early 20th Century Austrian Native American Antique Ink Holder

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Bronze

Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Light with Inkwell or Pen Desk Tidy 1920
Located in London, GB
chrome Bankers desk light with ink well or pen holder is a fine example of the period. The inkwell or pen
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Ink Holder

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Chrome

Beautiful Art Nouveau Inkwell, Signed "Guénardeau", Susse Frères
Located in Greven, DE
Nouveau decor with maple and vine motifs on the bottom of the pen tray, the ink cup holder and hinged lid
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Late 19th Century Antique Ink Holder

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Gold, Bronze

Oak Cased Barograph by Negretti Zambra, London
By Negretti Zambra
Located in Norwich, GB
circular drum with lever escapement. Original brass holder, ink bottle and dipper. Turned pen setting knob
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1920s English Antique Ink Holder

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Oak

Edwardian Mahogany Cased Barograph by Negretti Zambra, London
By Negretti Zambra
Located in Norwich, GB
with lever escapement. Original ink bottle and holder with dipper. Pen setting knob to the brass
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Ink Holder

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Mahogany

Edwardian Oak Cased Barograph by Negretti Zambra, London
By Negretti Zambra
Located in Norwich, GB
to the revolving circular drum with lever escapement. Original brass holder, ink bottle and dipper
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Ink Holder

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Brass

Bronze Inkwell Modelled as Ram s Head
Located in Montreal, QC
is hinged to reveal two ink pots and a pen holder, (liner missing). The ram has a rather noble
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19th Century French Antique Ink Holder

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Bronze

LOVELY ANTIQUE FRENCH BAROQUE REPOUSSE GiLT BRASS CHERUB INKWELL LETTER STAND
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
French Baroque Repoussé gilt brass Cherub ink well letter holder stand A very decorative and well made
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Ink Holder

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Brass

Hand Carved Wood Terrier Dog Pen Tray Ink Well Ink Stand Early 20th Century
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
dog, possibly terrier breed, ink stand with modeled two ink holders and one nib holder. Probably
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Early 20th Century Antique Ink Holder

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Wood

Austrian Bronze Inkwell by Heinrich Krippel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, 1883-1945. Note: Ink holder is missing..
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Ink Holder

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Bronze

Decorative Silver Inkwell London, 1856
Located in London, London
A 19th century antique silver inkwell with two lidded ink holders. Decorated beautifully. Made
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1850s English Antique Ink Holder

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Secretary Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
slope and sections for writing materials including a drawer within a drawer pull out pen and ink holder
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18th Century British George III Antique Ink Holder

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Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Cased Barograph by Negretti and Zambra, London
By Negretti Zambra
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Negretti & Zambra, London. Adjustable pen set, original ink holder and bottle, Fine mahogany case with
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1920s English Other Antique Ink Holder

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Brass

Fine Art Nouveau Geschutz Inkwell-Vine Handles, circa 1890 Harkness Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
inkwell top which opens to a hinged hefty crystal ink holder to adorn a desktop, tabletop or book shelves
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Ink Holder

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Brass

Bronze Inkwell "Bou Bou" by Max Le Verrier, 1930, Set of Two
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Gent, BE
produced in the early 1930s and includes a removable glass ink holder, still intact and original condition
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ink Holder

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Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century Worcester Porcelain Swan Ink and Quill Holder
Located in Nashville, TN
Early 19th Century very Unique Worcester porcelain ink and quill holder in the shape of a Swan
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Early 19th Century English Antique Ink Holder

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Porcelain

19th Century Desk / Ink Well Set
Located in Milton, DE
This amazing 19th century ink well set is the crown to any power desk. It is [“gold” (has not been
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Early 1900s English Beaux Arts Antique Ink Holder

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Gold Leaf

19th Century French Faux Leather Book Ink Well
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 19th century French ink well holder artfully made to appear as a leather book. Originally there
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19th Century French Antique Ink Holder

Victorian Silver Plated Double Ink Stand, circa 1890
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A good English Victorian silver plated double ink stand with pen holders to each side, embossed
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1890s European Victorian Antique Ink Holder

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Silver Plate

William IV English Library Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
English library/writing stand. Drawer with pencil and ink well holders. Amboyna and rosewoods.
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19th Century British William IV Antique Ink Holder

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Amboyna

Regency Period Desk Piece
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
A very good Regency period ebony and brass inlaid desk piece with the original ink bottles
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1820s British Antique Ink Holder

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Antique Ink Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique ink holder for your home. Each antique ink holder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and porcelain. Your living room may not be complete without an antique ink holder — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique ink holder is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique ink holder over the years, but those crafted by Alfred Fuller and Stuart Clifford are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Ink Holder?

The average selling price for an antique ink holder at 1stDibs is $962, while they’re typically $163 on the low end and $3,623 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Ink Holder
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