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c. 1930 English Art Deco Brass Inkwell
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930 Art Deco brass inkwell, English. Cast in 2 parts & hinged. Warm patina. Lacks glass
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique c. 1930 English Art Deco Brass Inkwell
c. 1930 English Art Deco Brass Inkwell

c. 1930 English Art Deco Brass Inkwell

$145
English Victorian Bronze Double Inkwell with Horse
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian bronze double inkwell on oak base with jockey and horse motif and crystal wells.  
Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique English Victorian Bronze Double Inkwell with Horse
English Victorian Bronze Double Inkwell with Horse

English Victorian Bronze Double Inkwell with Horse

$1,750
Victorian Inkwell with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in NYC, NY
Fine mid-19th century inkwell with inlaid mother-of-pearl decoration surrounding pen trays, a
Category

19th Century English Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Inkwell with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Victorian Inkwell with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Victorian Inkwell with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

$2,850
Bronze inkwell George Josef Burgstaller (German/Austrian)
By George Josef Burgstaller
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze inkwell Georg Josef BURGSTALLER (German/Austrian) Neo classical woman signed Burgstaller
Category

1890s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze inkwell George Josef Burgstaller (German/Austrian)
Bronze inkwell George Josef Burgstaller (German/Austrian)

Bronze inkwell George Josef Burgstaller (German/Austrian)

$1,450
Gilt Bronze Glass Tiffany Studios Inkwell ca. 1900
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very handsome gilt bronze and glass inkwell will make any desk look important. Signed
Category

Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique Gilt Bronze Glass Tiffany Studios Inkwell ca. 1900
Gilt Bronze Glass Tiffany Studios Inkwell ca. 1900

Gilt Bronze Glass Tiffany Studios Inkwell ca. 1900

$4,500
Inkwell Regency Gilded Bronze Porcelain England \\\ 800
Located in Milano, IT
Porcelain inkwell, with a shaped body entirely enamelled with chinoiserie-style motifs: there are
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique Inkwell Regency Gilded Bronze Porcelain England \\\ 800
Inkwell Regency Gilded Bronze Porcelain England \\\ 800

Inkwell Regency Gilded Bronze Porcelain England \\\ 800

$7,719
Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell by Jacobi Jenkins
By Jacobi Jenkins
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare antique hand-hammered repousse lid sterling silver inkwell by Jacobi & Jenkins of Baltimore
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell by Jacobi Jenkins
Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell by Jacobi Jenkins

Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell by Jacobi Jenkins

$600 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Shell-Shaped, White Porcelain Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
White porcelain inkwell in the form of a shell, highlighted with gold and resting on a square base
Category

1820s French Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Gold

Antique 19th Century Shell-Shaped, White Porcelain Inkwell
19th Century Shell-Shaped, White Porcelain Inkwell

19th Century Shell-Shaped, White Porcelain Inkwell

$712
Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell With Gilded Mountings
Located in Greven, DE
Cut Crystal Inkwell with Gilt Metal Mount Origin: France Material: Cut crystal, gilt metal Date
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell With Gilded Mountings
Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell With Gilded Mountings

Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell With Gilded Mountings

$570
English Victorian Silver and Blue Glass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian silver and blue glass inkwell. Marked: George Fox, London, 1878.
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Silver

English Victorian Silver and Blue Glass Inkwell
English Victorian Silver and Blue Glass Inkwell

English Victorian Silver and Blue Glass Inkwell

$5,500
Ottoman Brass Inkwell and Pen Case Qalamdan
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional Turkish etched brass Qalamdan, a traveling scribe's inkwell and pen case. The beautiful
Category

Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Ottoman Brass Inkwell and Pen Case Qalamdan
Ottoman Brass Inkwell and Pen Case Qalamdan

Ottoman Brass Inkwell and Pen Case Qalamdan

$1,950
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron "Lion" Inkwell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Figural lion inkwell boasting original paint with hinged lion's head concealing the well, circa
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron "Lion" Inkwell
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron "Lion" Inkwell

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron "Lion" Inkwell

$550
19th Century Paper Mache and Crystal Inkwell
Located in Water Mill, NY
19th century papier mâché and mother-of-pearl with elaborately carved inkwells.
Category

19th Century English Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Paper Mache and Crystal Inkwell
19th Century Paper Mache and Crystal Inkwell

19th Century Paper Mache and Crystal Inkwell

$1,200
French Louis XV Bronze Dore Inkwell/Candleholder
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore filigree double inkwell with candleholder sides
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Bronze Dore Inkwell/Candleholder
French Louis XV Bronze Dore Inkwell/Candleholder

French Louis XV Bronze Dore Inkwell/Candleholder

$16,500
French Bronze and Siena Marble Antique Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
19th century inkstand with three jars crafted of patinated bronze, serving as inkwells. They are
Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

French Bronze and Siena Marble Antique Inkwell
French Bronze and Siena Marble Antique Inkwell

French Bronze and Siena Marble Antique Inkwell

$2,256
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
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze, Steel

French Empire Steel And Gilt Bronze Inkwell
French Empire Steel And Gilt Bronze Inkwell

French Empire Steel And Gilt Bronze Inkwell

$2,700
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
Category

Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century French Ormolu-Gilded Inkwell
Early 19th Century French Ormolu-Gilded Inkwell

Early 19th Century French Ormolu-Gilded Inkwell

$2,800 Sale Price
37% Off
19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell
By L Escalier de Cristal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French Crystal and Bronze Mounumental Inkwell. Signed. Escalier de Cristal Paris.
Category

19th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell
19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell

19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell

$6,500
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell
By Severo Calzetta da Ravenna
Located in Miami Beach, FL
inkwell covered with a lid decorated with masks and garlands, surmounted by a lion holding a shield.
Category

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell

$760 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XV Style Bronze Double Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze double inkwell with trophy caps and cupid playing the
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Bronze Double Inkwell
French Louis XV Style Bronze Double Inkwell

French Louis XV Style Bronze Double Inkwell

$4,500
French Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell with Eagle
By Albert Marionnet
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Cent) bronze dore inkwell with perched eagle and acorn finial (signed A
Category

19th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell with Eagle
French Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell with Eagle

French Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell with Eagle

$7,500
Large Bullmastiff Triple Inkwell, circa 1900, Dog
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and large novelty inkwell in the form of a Bullmastiff / Bull Mastiff dog sporting his
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Metal

Large Bullmastiff Triple Inkwell, circa 1900, Dog
Large Bullmastiff Triple Inkwell, circa 1900, Dog

Large Bullmastiff Triple Inkwell, circa 1900, Dog

$932 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A charming antique French provincial faience Quimper style inkwell from the French province of
Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900
Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900

Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900

$395
Impressive Black Marble Inkwell with Bronze Ducks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Incredible black marble inkwell that is truly an objet d'arte, having two lyrical bronze ducks with
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Impressive Black Marble Inkwell with Bronze Ducks
Impressive Black Marble Inkwell with Bronze Ducks

Impressive Black Marble Inkwell with Bronze Ducks

$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell
By Joseph Angell II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
glass inkwell; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique Victorian
Category

1850s British Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell

$3,084
Late 19th Or Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell
Located in Greven, DE
Faceted Amethyst Glass Inkwell with Brass Lid Origin: France Material: glass, brass Date: circa
Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Or Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell
Late 19th Or Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell

Late 19th Or Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell

$570
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
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

$3,444
English Officers Equestrian Silverplate, Enamel Hoof Inkwell
By Elkington Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Officers Equestrian silver plate, enamel and hoof inkwell, an exquisite example with a
Category

1890s English High Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Silver Plate

English Officers Equestrian Silverplate, Enamel Hoof Inkwell
English Officers Equestrian Silverplate, Enamel Hoof Inkwell

English Officers Equestrian Silverplate, Enamel Hoof Inkwell

$962 Sale Price
45% Off
Art Nouveau Inkwell by Albert Marionnet, French
By Albert Marionnet
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century Art Nouveau inkwell and tidy crafted of bronze with brown and black patina
Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Inkwell by Albert Marionnet, French
Art Nouveau Inkwell by Albert Marionnet, French

Art Nouveau Inkwell by Albert Marionnet, French

$2,612
Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl
Located in Stockholm, SE
An Art Noveau or Jugend patinated bronze pen and inkwell with an owl sitting in the center. The owl
Category

Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl
Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl

$890
Antique Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell, France, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Art Nouveau pewter inkwell Continental Pewter c. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 10 cm x
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Pewter

Antique Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell, France, circa 1900
Antique Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell, France, circa 1900

Antique Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell, France, circa 1900

$510
Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING WHIMSICAL BLACK FOREST DESK ACCESSORY WITH HAND-CARVED RABBIT, TREE PEN
Category

Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood

Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray
Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray

Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray

$1,919
Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th-century French inkwell in gilded brass, designed in the Napoleon III style with Rococo
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century

$638 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique 19th century bronze gilded inkwell with malachite
Located in Bilzen, BE
A richly engraved gilded bronze inkwell decorated with cabochon polished malachite stones Fully
Category

19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Antique 19th century bronze gilded inkwell with malachite
Antique 19th century bronze gilded inkwell with malachite

Antique 19th century bronze gilded inkwell with malachite

$902
Tiffany Studios New York Silvered Bronze and Abalone Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts period silvered bronze and inlaid abalone inkwell By
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Silvered Bronze and Abalone Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Silvered Bronze and Abalone Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Silvered Bronze and Abalone Inkwell

$1,295
Late 19th Century German or Bohemian Glass Inkwell
Located in Greven, DE
Iridescent Glass Inkwell with Brass Lid Origin: Bohemia or Germany Material: mold-blown glass
Category

Late 19th Century Bohemian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century German or Bohemian Glass Inkwell
Late 19th Century German or Bohemian Glass Inkwell

Late 19th Century German or Bohemian Glass Inkwell

$617
Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Inkwell in gilded bronze and crystal from the second half of the 19th century Original gilding in
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century
Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century

$313
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Double Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze double inkwell box in the Venetian design By Tiffany Studios (signed to
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Double Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Double Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Double Inkwell

$1,295
4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) 4 piece bronze inkwell set with swan design. Inkwell
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan
4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan

$1,650
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Inkwell

$1,195
French Gilded Bronze Inkwell, Pen Rest, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Gilded Bronze Inkwell, Pen Rest, 19th Century
Category

19th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

French Gilded Bronze Inkwell, Pen Rest, 19th Century
French Gilded Bronze Inkwell, Pen Rest, 19th Century

French Gilded Bronze Inkwell, Pen Rest, 19th Century

$500
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Hand-Carved Puppy, Switzerland, 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand carved Black Forest inkwell featuring a puppy's head. Head tilts back to reveal glass inkwell.
Category

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Hand-Carved Puppy, Switzerland, 1890
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Hand-Carved Puppy, Switzerland, 1890

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Hand-Carved Puppy, Switzerland, 1890

$1,250
Sterling Silver Globe Inkwell Centerpiece by Tiffany Co.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This superb inkwell centerpiece dating to the Edwardian era was designed by the legendary Tiffany
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Sterling Silver Globe Inkwell Centerpiece by Tiffany Co.
Sterling Silver Globe Inkwell Centerpiece by Tiffany Co.

Sterling Silver Globe Inkwell Centerpiece by Tiffany Co.

$88,500
Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign Grand Tour neoclassical patinated
Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign
Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign

Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign

$614 Sale Price
33% Off
Tiffany Studios Bronze Inkwell New York Bookmark Pattern
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Toledo, OH
Lovely bronze inkwell from Tiffany Studios in the New York Bookmark pattern. Beautifully detailed
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Bronze Inkwell New York Bookmark Pattern
Tiffany Studios Bronze Inkwell New York Bookmark Pattern

Tiffany Studios Bronze Inkwell New York Bookmark Pattern

$950
Memorial Marble Inkwell from the Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Memorial Marble Inkwell from the Early 20th Century A marble inkwell with a recess for a pen
Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Marble

Memorial Marble Inkwell from the Early 20th Century
Memorial Marble Inkwell from the Early 20th Century

Memorial Marble Inkwell from the Early 20th Century

$427 Sale Price
20% Off
English Victorian Plated Gilded Inkwell, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
With serpents handles and a bird finial, the border with a double row of upright leaves separated by ribbon tied bands.
Category

Early 1900s British Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Silver Plate

English Victorian Plated Gilded Inkwell, circa 1900
English Victorian Plated Gilded Inkwell, circa 1900

English Victorian Plated Gilded Inkwell, circa 1900

$12,000
19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
on all sides with middle eastern calligraphy. Comprising an inkwell and a pen compartment of typical
Category

19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan
19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan

$1,008 Sale Price
48% Off
Antique Brass English Equestrian Inkwell with Horseshoe Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Brass letter holder and inkwell. The base is a horseshoe with a horse & jockey attached
Category

19th Century English Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Brass English Equestrian Inkwell with Horseshoe Base
Antique Brass English Equestrian Inkwell with Horseshoe Base

Antique Brass English Equestrian Inkwell with Horseshoe Base

$550
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
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Inkwell (1907)
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Inkwell (1907)

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Inkwell (1907)

$3,084
Art Nouveau Frog Inkwell by Émile Müller
By Emile Müller
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Category

1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Earthenware

Art Nouveau Frog Inkwell by Émile Müller
Art Nouveau Frog Inkwell by Émile Müller

Art Nouveau Frog Inkwell by Émile Müller

$10,600
Antique English Victorian Boulle Inkwell by JC Vickery
By J. C. Vickery
Located in Northampton, GB
The inkwell with a square base having four faceted faces leading up to a central boulle lidded
Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Boulle Inkwell by JC Vickery
Antique English Victorian Boulle Inkwell by JC Vickery

Antique English Victorian Boulle Inkwell by JC Vickery

$2,741
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
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

1900s Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell
1900s Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell

1900s Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell

$1,295
Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs and pen holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs and pen holder. Metal: Silver. Origin: French
Category

19th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs and pen holder
Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs and pen holder

Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs and pen holder

$2,500
Gilt bronze inkwell forming a basket of grapes
Located in Paris, FR
Gilt bronze inkwell, concealed in a grape basket, revealing two cups. The rectangular base is
Category

1870s French Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Gilt bronze inkwell forming a basket of grapes
Gilt bronze inkwell forming a basket of grapes

Gilt bronze inkwell forming a basket of grapes

$2,280
Blue white ceramic inkwell with circular brass stand
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century blue and white ceramic inkwell with circular pierced brass stand and brass lid
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Blue white ceramic inkwell with circular brass stand
Blue white ceramic inkwell with circular brass stand

Blue white ceramic inkwell with circular brass stand

$370
Blue and Gold Porcelain Inkwell By Crown Stafforshire
By Crown Staffordshire
Located in Vienna, AT
A Crown Staffordshire powder blue ground gold plated chinoiserie inkwell early 1900s. Excellent
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and Gold Porcelain Inkwell By Crown Stafforshire
Blue and Gold Porcelain Inkwell By Crown Stafforshire

Blue and Gold Porcelain Inkwell By Crown Stafforshire

$475
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Antique Inkwell Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique inkwell desk you’re looking for. Each antique inkwell desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique inkwell desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique inkwell desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Empire styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique inkwell desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany Studios, John Grinsell Sons and Ferdinand Barbedienne are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Inkwell Desk?

The average selling price for an antique inkwell desk at 1stDibs is $1,449, while they’re typically $44 on the low end and $100,005 for the highest priced.

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 Inkwell Desk
  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
    2 Answers
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • What are antique desks called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.

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