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art nouveau pewter inkwell, glass bucket, circa 1900
Located in Mouscron, WHT
art nouveau pewter inkwell, glass bucket, circa 1900
Category

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique art nouveau pewter inkwell, glass bucket, circa 1900
art nouveau pewter inkwell, glass bucket, circa 1900

art nouveau pewter inkwell, glass bucket, circa 1900

$1,424
Antique English Novelty Equestrian Inkwell, Horse, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
across this wonderful figural equestrian inkwell. Beautifully cast in solid English brass, the inkwell
Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique English Novelty Equestrian Inkwell, Horse, circa 1880
Antique English Novelty Equestrian Inkwell, Horse, circa 1880

Antique English Novelty Equestrian Inkwell, Horse, circa 1880

$1,199 Sale Price
20% Off
A Fine Quality Bronze Inkwell by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A grand 19th century bronze and champlevé inkwell with yellow background and large burgundy
Category

19th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique A Fine Quality Bronze Inkwell by Ferdinand Barbedienne
A Fine Quality Bronze Inkwell by Ferdinand Barbedienne

A Fine Quality Bronze Inkwell by Ferdinand Barbedienne

$2,600
Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze" Inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze, 19th
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

$1,708 Sale Price
20% Off
Elkington Co. Silver Inkwell Of Henry Morton Stanley
By Elkington Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional sterling silver inkwell was presented to Henry Morton Stanley, the famed Welsh
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Silver

Antique Elkington Co. Silver Inkwell Of Henry Morton Stanley
Elkington Co. Silver Inkwell Of Henry Morton Stanley

Elkington Co. Silver Inkwell Of Henry Morton Stanley

$48,500
Silver inkwell with blue enamel, pen gold-lined reservoir
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Gilt silver inkwell, enamels, acanthus leaf handles, resting on four feet on a wooden
Category

19th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver inkwell with blue enamel, pen gold-lined reservoir
Silver inkwell with blue enamel, pen gold-lined reservoir

Silver inkwell with blue enamel, pen gold-lined reservoir

$2,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver inkwell with reliefs, two containers palm-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with reliefs and applications with two containers resting on four palm
Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver inkwell with reliefs, two containers palm-shaped feet
Silver inkwell with reliefs, two containers palm-shaped feet

Silver inkwell with reliefs, two containers palm-shaped feet

$1,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Inkwell, Shoe, Boot, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Cute antique inkwell in shape of a shoe. The original ceramic ink insert is existing.
Category

Late 19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique Inkwell, Shoe, Boot, France, Late 19th Century
Antique Inkwell, Shoe, Boot, France, Late 19th Century

Antique Inkwell, Shoe, Boot, France, Late 19th Century

$314
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern gilt bronze inkwell By Tiffany
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell

$995
Silver inkwell with grape motifs, bell, sandpit hinged lids
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with reliefs in the shape of bunches of grapes and vines, a bell, a
Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with grape motifs, bell, sandpit hinged lids
Silver inkwell with grape motifs, bell, sandpit hinged lids

Silver inkwell with grape motifs, bell, sandpit hinged lids

$1,750 Sale Price
50% Off
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell with Bronze Statuettes representing "Night Day" by
Category

1880s French Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Marble, Griotte Marble, Bronze

A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell

A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell

$5,950
English Regency antique inkwell ecrier in patinated bronze
Located in London, GB
A fine English Regency period patinated bronze inkwell in the shape of a long ship. The main body
Category

19th Century English Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

English Regency antique inkwell ecrier in patinated bronze
English Regency antique inkwell ecrier in patinated bronze

English Regency antique inkwell ecrier in patinated bronze

$1,773
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
Category

Early 1900s Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Cut Crystal Inkwell with Faceted Hinged Lid, circa 1900
Cut Crystal Inkwell with Faceted Hinged Lid, circa 1900

Cut Crystal Inkwell with Faceted Hinged Lid, circa 1900

$557
Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell, made from glass with brass. France, circa 1880.
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s
Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s

Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s

$550 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century English Silvered Metal Worried Knight Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century English Silvered Metal 'Worried Knight' Inkwell Add a touch of classical whimsy to
Category

Late 19th Century English Renaissance Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Silvered Metal Worried Knight Inkwell
19th Century English Silvered Metal Worried Knight Inkwell

19th Century English Silvered Metal Worried Knight Inkwell

$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Inkwell, Wild Boar Foot, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional inkwell made from a wild boar foot. Beautiful craftsmanship from the late 19th
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bone

Antique Inkwell, Wild Boar Foot, Late 19th Century
Antique Inkwell, Wild Boar Foot, Late 19th Century

Antique Inkwell, Wild Boar Foot, Late 19th Century

$1,044
Antique French Brass Inkwell, Shoe, Early 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass inkwell, which shows a antique shoe. France, around 1910.
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique French Brass Inkwell, Shoe, Early 20th Century
Antique French Brass Inkwell, Shoe, Early 20th Century

Antique French Brass Inkwell, Shoe, Early 20th Century

$240 Sale Price
30% Off
Edwardian Sterling Silver Anvil Inkwell by George Unite Sons
By George Unite Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
anvil inkwell; part of antique silver and glassware collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian
Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Anvil Inkwell by George Unite Sons
Edwardian Sterling Silver Anvil Inkwell by George Unite Sons

Edwardian Sterling Silver Anvil Inkwell by George Unite Sons

$2,115
Antique Inkwell, Crystal Glass, Bronze, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell made from crystal glass with a fine bronze lid. The lid shows beautiful floral patterns
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Crystal Glass, Bronze, Late 19th Century
Antique Inkwell, Crystal Glass, Bronze, Late 19th Century

Antique Inkwell, Crystal Glass, Bronze, Late 19th Century

$806
Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Crystal Inkwell
By Goodnow Jenks
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted, controlled bubbles crystal inkwell with hinged lid, Ca
Category

1890s American Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Crystal Inkwell
Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Crystal Inkwell

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Crystal Inkwell

$1,200
Rustic Antler Inkwell Stand with Glass and Metal Pen Holder
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic desk object / inkwell holder made of a deer antler mounted on a metal armature with bullet
Category

Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Antler

Rustic Antler Inkwell Stand with Glass and Metal Pen Holder
Rustic Antler Inkwell Stand with Glass and Metal Pen Holder

Rustic Antler Inkwell Stand with Glass and Metal Pen Holder

$350
Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
on all sides with Arabic calligraphy writing.It consists of an inkwell and a pen compartment of
Category

19th Century Moorish Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

$2,850
Early 20th Century Polished Brass Renaissance Style Inkwell
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
scroll motifs. The inkwell has two removable ink wells. The upright support has a penholder. Made in
Category

Early 1900s French Renaissance Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Polished Brass Renaissance Style Inkwell
Early 20th Century Polished Brass Renaissance Style Inkwell

Early 20th Century Polished Brass Renaissance Style Inkwell

$462
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze inkwell featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell

$795
19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
A doré bronze and marble inkwell. It is French in the Empire style. Compartments have their little
Category

1890s French Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble Inkwell
19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble Inkwell

19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble Inkwell

$550
Antique French Brass Double Inkwell with Foliage Decoration
Located in Sofia, BG
Double inkwell made in brass with detailed and very beautiful foliage decoration. France, circa
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique French Brass Double Inkwell with Foliage Decoration
Antique French Brass Double Inkwell with Foliage Decoration

Antique French Brass Double Inkwell with Foliage Decoration

$440 Sale Price
30% Off
French Silver Mounted Blue White Pottery Faience Inkwell
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual French silver mounted faience pottery inkwell hand painted with blue and white designs
Category

19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Silver

French Silver Mounted Blue White Pottery Faience Inkwell
French Silver Mounted Blue White Pottery Faience Inkwell

French Silver Mounted Blue White Pottery Faience Inkwell

$479
French 19th Century Empire St. Oval Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Empire st. oval ormolu inkwell. The inkwell is raised by pawed
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire St. Oval Ormolu Inkwell
French 19th Century Empire St. Oval Ormolu Inkwell

French 19th Century Empire St. Oval Ormolu Inkwell

$4,300
19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th century) bronze dore rectangular inkwell on 4 clawed feet with relief
Category

19th Century Empire Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed
19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed

19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed

$2,400
Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and substantial novelty inkwell in the form of a running Ostrich standing on an oval
Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880
Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880

Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880

$821 Sale Price
20% Off
English Porcelain Cherub Inkwell, Moore, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Impressed "Moore" on the bottom of the base.
Category

1870s British Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Porcelain

English Porcelain Cherub Inkwell, Moore, circa 1875
English Porcelain Cherub Inkwell, Moore, circa 1875

English Porcelain Cherub Inkwell, Moore, circa 1875

$5,500
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Patinated Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period patinated bronze inkwell featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Patinated Bronze Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Patinated Bronze Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Patinated Bronze Inkwell

$1,295
19th Century English Brass Resting Dog Double Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century English brass resting dog double inkwell, the wells opening to the left and the right.
Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Brass Resting Dog Double Inkwell
19th Century English Brass Resting Dog Double Inkwell

19th Century English Brass Resting Dog Double Inkwell

$760 Sale Price
20% Off
French Victorian Embossed Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian rectangular double glass inkwell with incised monogrammed sterling silver hinged
Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Metal, Silver

French Victorian Embossed Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell
French Victorian Embossed Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell

French Victorian Embossed Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell

$180
Royal Vienna 19th Century Hand Painted Double Inkwell
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautifully hand painted Royal Vienna double inkwell. The floral decoration on the stand and the
Category

1890s Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Vienna 19th Century Hand Painted Double Inkwell
Royal Vienna 19th Century Hand Painted Double Inkwell

Royal Vienna 19th Century Hand Painted Double Inkwell

$775
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Butterfly Finial Origin: Probably France Material: Gilded metal with floral engraving
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration

$771
Late 19th Century, Blue White Ceramic Pocket Inkwell
Located in Marseille, FR
Chinese ceramic pocket inkwell white blue late 19th century in its inlaid box. Dimension height 7
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Ceramic

Late 19th Century, Blue White Ceramic Pocket Inkwell

Late 19th Century, Blue White Ceramic Pocket Inkwell

$320
Art Deco Cut Crystal Silver Plate Inkwell Signed Cross
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of historical elegance to your desk with this Art Deco Cut Crystal & Silver Plate
Category

Early 1900s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Art Deco Cut Crystal Silver Plate Inkwell Signed Cross
Art Deco Cut Crystal Silver Plate Inkwell Signed Cross

Art Deco Cut Crystal Silver Plate Inkwell Signed Cross

$265
Antique Kayserzinn Pewter Inkwell with Lovebirds, German, 1910s
By Kayserzinn 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative inkwell with two small lovebirds and original ink-glass. Manufactured by Kayserzinn in
Category

1910s German Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Pewter

Antique Kayserzinn Pewter Inkwell with Lovebirds, German, 1910s
Antique Kayserzinn Pewter Inkwell with Lovebirds, German, 1910s

Antique Kayserzinn Pewter Inkwell with Lovebirds, German, 1910s

$296
Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and grand late Victorian Austrian desk set, made from cast bronze, beautifully
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann
Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann

Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann

$3,613 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Boulle Inkwell of Large Proportions
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional 19th century Boulle work inkwell, of rectangular form, fitted with two cut glass ink
Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Inkwell of Large Proportions
19th Century French Boulle Inkwell of Large Proportions

19th Century French Boulle Inkwell of Large Proportions

$7,417
19th Century French Crystal and Doré Bronze Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French etched crystal and doré bronze inkwell with bronze carved detail.
Category

19th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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

19th Century French Crystal and Doré Bronze Inkwell

$1,650
Antique French Parisian Art Nouveau Marble Double Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
late 19th- early 20th century, having a rectangular marble base, fitted with two removable inkwells
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Parisian Art Nouveau Marble Double Inkwell
Antique French Parisian Art Nouveau Marble Double Inkwell

Antique French Parisian Art Nouveau Marble Double Inkwell

$750
Inkwell WMF Germany Justice silver plate Art nuveau.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Inkwell WMF Germany (Juatice) silver plate, crica 1920 Art nuveau. Art nouveau, modernist art or
Category

1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Pewter

Inkwell WMF Germany Justice silver plate Art nuveau.
Inkwell WMF Germany Justice silver plate Art nuveau.

Inkwell WMF Germany Justice silver plate Art nuveau.

$1,730
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Gilt Bronze Inkwell No. 1072
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany Studios gilt bronze inkwell. In the Zodiac pattern. Model no. 1072. Simply iconic
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Gilt Bronze Inkwell No. 1072
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Gilt Bronze Inkwell No. 1072

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Gilt Bronze Inkwell No. 1072

$695
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain. Hand-painted. Late 19th century
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.

$320 / set
Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Baroque style solid brass double inkwell set with letter holder, c. 1900-1910. A gorgeous desktop
Category

Early 1900s European Baroque Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand
Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand

$450
Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th century French inkwell in Champlevé enamel and bronze, mounted on an integrated tray with
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France
Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France

Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France

$1,459 Sale Price
20% 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
Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890
Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890

Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890

$3,286 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Pearland, TX
A charming antique French faience Quimper double inkwell and pen tray desk set, circa 1900. This
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Faience

Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900
Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900

Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900

$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Wonderful Heart Shaped Oak and Silver Inkwell, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 oak and silver plated inkwell and pen stand from England. The base is made from oak and
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Silver Plate

Wonderful Heart Shaped Oak and Silver Inkwell, Circa 1900
Wonderful Heart Shaped Oak and Silver Inkwell, Circa 1900

Wonderful Heart Shaped Oak and Silver Inkwell, Circa 1900

$695
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
Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell

$747
Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
A rare 19th-century inkwell and dusting pan made of bronze-patinated cast brass, with gilded
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.
Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.

Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.

$1,424
Napoleonic Ormolu Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
inkwells. These flanking a finely-cast bust of Napoleon in military dress. The gilt-bronze finely crafted
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Napoleonic Ormolu Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870
Napoleonic Ormolu Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870

Napoleonic Ormolu Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870

$5,375
French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass and Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell France, circa 1870s A magnificent
Category

19th Century French Gothic Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Quartz, Marble, Ormolu

French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell
French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell

French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell

$636 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
Category

1910s British Other Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910
Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910

Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910

$2,183
Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper inkwell By Roycroft (signed
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass, Copper

Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s
Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s

Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s

$495
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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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