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Ransomers Patent De La Rue 02 Antique Traveling Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful antique traveling inkwell, made of wood and steel. Great condition. By De La Rue.
Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Metal

Ransomers Patent De La Rue 02 Antique Traveling Inkwell
Ransomers Patent De La Rue 02 Antique Traveling Inkwell

Ransomers Patent De La Rue 02 Antique Traveling Inkwell

$473
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 Empire Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique 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
Victorian Cast Brass Inkwell with Ornamental Scrollwork, England, circa 1880
Located in Worcester, GB
Victorian Cast Brass Inkwell with Ornamental Scrollwork, England, circa 1880 A finely cast late
Category

19th Century British Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Cast Brass Inkwell with Ornamental Scrollwork, England, circa 1880
Victorian Cast Brass Inkwell with Ornamental Scrollwork, England, circa 1880

Victorian Cast Brass Inkwell with Ornamental Scrollwork, England, circa 1880

$361
French Neoclassic Walnut Veneer Brass Inkwell, 2nd quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the inkwell covered in walnut veneer and trimmed in brass, featuring lion masks at the sides and
Category

1830s French Neoclassical Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique French Neoclassic Walnut Veneer Brass Inkwell, 2nd quarter 19th century
French Neoclassic Walnut Veneer Brass Inkwell, 2nd quarter 19th century

French Neoclassic Walnut Veneer Brass Inkwell, 2nd quarter 19th century

$3,400
Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Original Glass Inserts, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional Gutta-Percha inkwell with original glass inserts.  
Category

1880s Late Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Glass, Resin

Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Original Glass Inserts, Circa 1880s
Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Original Glass Inserts, Circa 1880s

Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Original Glass Inserts, Circa 1880s

$281 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made of brass with enameled ornaments. France, late 19th century. .
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880
Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880

Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880

$595 Sale Price
24% Off
Art Nouveau Double Inkwell Brass Solid Crystal circa 1890
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is the perfect desk accessory for any decor but especially decorative in the Art Nouveau taste
Category

19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Double Inkwell Brass Solid Crystal circa 1890
Art Nouveau Double Inkwell Brass Solid Crystal circa 1890

Art Nouveau Double Inkwell Brass Solid Crystal circa 1890

$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Signed Gaston Bigard, 1910s, France
By Gaston Bigard
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional beautiful inkwell by the french artist and sculptor Gaston Bigard. Signed at the lid
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Signed Gaston Bigard, 1910s, France
Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Signed Gaston Bigard, 1910s, France

Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Signed Gaston Bigard, 1910s, France

$485
Antique Inkwell, Crystal Glass, Silver Plated, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell made from crystal glass. The lid is silver-plated.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Inkwell, Crystal Glass, Silver Plated, Late 19th Century
Antique Inkwell, Crystal Glass, Silver Plated, Late 19th Century

Antique Inkwell, Crystal Glass, Silver Plated, Late 19th Century

$373
Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856
Located in Bath, GB
A rare Victorian silver plated novelty inkwell fashioned in the form of a barrel on stand, in turn
Category

1850s British Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856
Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856

Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856

$928 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Cloisonné Enamel and Onyx Base Origin: France, probably Paris Material: Gilt bronze
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel

$793
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
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

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

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Inkwell

$1,095
Gilt Art Nouveau Portrait Casket Double Inkwell WMF (Attrib.)
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gilt Art Nouveau Portrait Casket Double Inkwell WMF (Attrib.) Germany, Circa 1900s Attributed to
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Metal

Gilt Art Nouveau Portrait Casket Double Inkwell WMF (Attrib.)
Gilt Art Nouveau Portrait Casket Double Inkwell WMF (Attrib.)

Gilt Art Nouveau Portrait Casket Double Inkwell WMF (Attrib.)

$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Cornish circular open top serpentine stone inkwell, c. 1800 s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Circular open top inkwell in polished black and red serpentine stone fitted with a removable brass
Category

19th Century British Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Serpentine

Cornish circular open top serpentine stone inkwell, c. 1800 s
Cornish circular open top serpentine stone inkwell, c. 1800 s

Cornish circular open top serpentine stone inkwell, c. 1800 s

$185
Antique English Regency Inkwell Mahogany Cristal Glas Brass Mounts
Located in Munich, DE
We see an important regency inkwell crafted out of mahogany with brass decorations in England
Category

1810s English Regency Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Regency Inkwell Mahogany Cristal Glas Brass Mounts
Antique English Regency Inkwell Mahogany Cristal Glas Brass Mounts

Antique English Regency Inkwell Mahogany Cristal Glas Brass Mounts

$1,989
Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze doré inkwell featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Inkwell

$995
Ceramic Inkwell, Talavera De La Reina, Spain, 18th Century
By Talavera de la Reyna
Located in Madrid, ES
Talavera Inkwell, 18th century. Glazed pottery Talavera ceramic inkwell, decorated with cobalt
Category

18th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Inkwell, Talavera De La Reina, Spain, 18th Century
Ceramic Inkwell, Talavera De La Reina, Spain, 18th Century

Ceramic Inkwell, Talavera De La Reina, Spain, 18th Century

$1,006
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
Category

Early 1900s Belgian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Wrought Iron

Lode Van Boeckel Inkwell Holder with Wrought Iron Rosette
Lode Van Boeckel Inkwell Holder with Wrought Iron Rosette

Lode Van Boeckel Inkwell Holder with Wrought Iron Rosette

$1,178
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze large inkwell featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

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

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Large Inkwell

$1,695
Partly Gilt Copper Art Nouveau Double Inkwell with Porcelain Vessel
Located in Greven, DE
inkwells Date: Circa 1900 Description: Rectangular copper inkstand with gently curved sides and stylized
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Copper

Partly Gilt Copper Art Nouveau Double Inkwell with Porcelain Vessel
Partly Gilt Copper Art Nouveau Double Inkwell with Porcelain Vessel

Partly Gilt Copper Art Nouveau Double Inkwell with Porcelain Vessel

$592
Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890
Located in Brussels, BE
A cut crystal inkwell inserted in a massive architectural beige marble base. Probably Italy around
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Marble, Crystal, Bronze

Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890
Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890

Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890

$1,705 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Sterling Silver Inkwell by John William Deakin
By John William Deakin
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco sterling silver inkwell by John & William Deakin of Chester, England, circa 1921. The
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Inkwell by John William Deakin
Art Deco Sterling Silver Inkwell by John William Deakin

Art Deco Sterling Silver Inkwell by John William Deakin

$520 Sale Price
20% Off
c. 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Pen Case
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic brass inkwell & pen case (Qalamden). Solid brass with cast parts
Category

Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

c. 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Pen Case
c. 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Pen Case

c. 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Pen Case

$450
19th Century French Imperial Manufacture of Sevres Porcelain Inkwell
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 19th century French porcelain inkwell from the imperial manufacture of Sevres. Green and
Category

19th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Imperial Manufacture of Sevres Porcelain Inkwell
19th Century French Imperial Manufacture of Sevres Porcelain Inkwell

19th Century French Imperial Manufacture of Sevres Porcelain Inkwell

$843 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Victorian Brass Inkwell with Winged Griffons Integrated Pen Tray
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century Victorian brass inkwell with winged griffons and a integrated pen tray. This is
Category

1890s French Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Brass Inkwell with Winged Griffons Integrated Pen Tray
19th Century Victorian Brass Inkwell with Winged Griffons Integrated Pen Tray

19th Century Victorian Brass Inkwell with Winged Griffons Integrated Pen Tray

$995
Inkwell signed by François Linke, Gilt Bronze and Lacquer, 19th Century
By François Linke
Located in NICE, FR
XV writing desk or a collector’s interior, this inkwell is presented in very good condition and
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Inkwell signed by François Linke, Gilt Bronze and Lacquer, 19th Century
Inkwell signed by François Linke, Gilt Bronze and Lacquer, 19th Century

Inkwell signed by François Linke, Gilt Bronze and Lacquer, 19th Century

$1,776
Antique Inkwell, Baccarat Déposé, Gilded Brass, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional inkwell with pen tray made of BACCARAT crystal. The rectangular pen tray has a cube
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Antique Inkwell, Baccarat Déposé, Gilded Brass, Late 19th Century
Antique Inkwell, Baccarat Déposé, Gilded Brass, Late 19th Century

Antique Inkwell, Baccarat Déposé, Gilded Brass, Late 19th Century

$604
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
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Pewter

Inkwell with Beetle Relief, France, Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century
Inkwell with Beetle Relief, France, Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century

Inkwell with Beetle Relief, France, Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century

$378
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Chinese" pattern gilt bronze large inkwell By Tiffany Studios
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Doré Large Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Doré Large Inkwell

$1,495
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
Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Metal

Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau
Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau

Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau

$343
French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
French patinated metal and iridescent glass inkwell, circa 1900. With lions head as cover.
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Glass

French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900
French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900

French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900

$2,750
William Comyns Victorian Repousse Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkwell 1895
By William Comyns
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large Victorian inkwell by William Comyns. This has a repousse sterling design over a heavy crystal
Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

William Comyns Victorian Repousse Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkwell 1895
William Comyns Victorian Repousse Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkwell 1895

William Comyns Victorian Repousse Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkwell 1895

$550
19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare and exceptional 19th century Russian gilt bronze and malachite inkwell. Gilt Sphinx with two
Category

Late 19th Century Baltic Baltic Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Malachite

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

19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell

$9,500
19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo
Located in Paris, FR
19th century black marble inkwell surmounted by a patinated bronze statue featuring Moses by
Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo
19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo

19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo

$3,552
19th Century English Brass and Milk Glass Dog Inkwell
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English brass and milk glass dog inkwell.
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

19th Century English Brass and Milk Glass Dog Inkwell
19th Century English Brass and Milk Glass Dog Inkwell

19th Century English Brass and Milk Glass Dog Inkwell

$1,550
French Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Pembroke, MA
Rouge marble and gilt bronze inkwell with seated angel, in the neoclassical style, signed "Francois
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
French Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

French Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

$5,950
Gilt Bronze Inkwell, "L Amour timbalier", Louis XVI Style
Located in Paris, FR
Gilt bronze inkwell in the Louis XVI style, representing Love seated with two sticks in his hands
Category

1890s French Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Inkwell, "L Amour timbalier", Louis XVI Style
Gilt Bronze Inkwell, "L Amour timbalier", Louis XVI Style

Gilt Bronze Inkwell, "L Amour timbalier", Louis XVI Style

$2,842
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
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

$2,451
Late 19th Century Cloissoné-Enamel Inkwell, France, circa 1870-1890
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Cloisonné Enamel Origin: France Material: Bronze with polychrome cloisonné enamel
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Late 19th Century Cloissoné-Enamel Inkwell, France, circa 1870-1890
Late 19th Century Cloissoné-Enamel Inkwell, France, circa 1870-1890

Late 19th Century Cloissoné-Enamel Inkwell, France, circa 1870-1890

$532
Commanding Art Deco 1920s Rosso Levanto Red Marble Inkwell Penrest Stand
Located in Red Lion, PA
Commanding 1920s Art Deco Rosso Levanto Red Marble Inkwell and Pen Rest This striking Art Deco
Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Commanding Art Deco 1920s Rosso Levanto Red Marble Inkwell Penrest Stand
Commanding Art Deco 1920s Rosso Levanto Red Marble Inkwell Penrest Stand

Commanding Art Deco 1920s Rosso Levanto Red Marble Inkwell Penrest Stand

$890
19th Century Napoleonic French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Our client's large antique (19th century) French inkwell in the Empire style features vessel lids
Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Napoleonic French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Inkwell
19th Century Napoleonic French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Inkwell

19th Century Napoleonic French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Inkwell

$3,500
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
Category

1890s German Black Forest Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz House Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz House Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz House Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s

$260
Large Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkwell, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a stunning, large, antique French marble and gilt bronze double inkwell. The inkwells’ lids
Category

1870s French Louis XIV Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkwell, circa 1880
Large Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkwell, circa 1880

Large Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkwell, circa 1880

$3,600
French Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1880
Located in Newark, England
collection, we are pleased to offer this French Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey Inkwell. The bronze inkwell is
Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1880
French Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1880

French Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1880

$6,828
An Ormolu and Marble Inkwell, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An ormolu and marble inkwell, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Louis XVI style inkwell, 19th
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

An Ormolu and Marble Inkwell, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
An Ormolu and Marble Inkwell, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

An Ormolu and Marble Inkwell, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$2,605
English Inlaid Boulle Inkwell on Chase Feet, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English Boulle brass inlaid one-drawer inkwell with original fluted glass brass capped ink bottles
Category

1840s English William IV Antique Inkwell Desk

English Inlaid Boulle Inkwell on Chase Feet, Circa 1840
English Inlaid Boulle Inkwell on Chase Feet, Circa 1840

English Inlaid Boulle Inkwell on Chase Feet, Circa 1840

$4,800
Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell
Located in Kittery Point, ME
arcades, portals, buttresses, clovers, and other neo-Gothic patterns, such as our inkwell.      
Category

1810s French Gothic Revival Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell
Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell

Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell

$2,400
French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Champlevé and bronze Ormolu Inkwell is truly a sight to be seen! If we take a look at the photos provided we
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890
French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890

French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890

$2,950
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
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

$2,997
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze inkwell featuring Zodiac designs By
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910

$1,295
Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Empire style parallelogram shaped emerald green glass heavy inkwell. It’s guilt bronze
Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Glass

Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle
Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle

Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle

$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Judd Cast Iron Glass Inkwell and Pen Stand
Located in Greer, SC
Wonderful antique Victorian cast iron inkwell holder with glass inkwell. The glass ink well has the
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Judd Cast Iron Glass Inkwell and Pen Stand
Antique Victorian Judd Cast Iron Glass Inkwell and Pen Stand

Antique Victorian Judd Cast Iron Glass Inkwell and Pen Stand

$195
Bronze Inkwell by H.Luppens Cie, Bruxelles, Belgium, 1900
By H. Luppens Cie
Located in Delft, NL
Bronze inkwell by H.Luppens & Cie, Bruxelles, Belgium, 1900 Famous bronze company of Brussels of
Category

Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Inkwell by H.Luppens Cie, Bruxelles, Belgium, 1900
Bronze Inkwell by H.Luppens Cie, Bruxelles, Belgium, 1900

Bronze Inkwell by H.Luppens Cie, Bruxelles, Belgium, 1900

$1,746
19th Century Mahogany Inkwell in the Form of a Capstan Nautical
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
19th century model of a ship's capstan in mahogany with a hinged lid enclosing an inkwell.
Category

1880s English Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Inkwell in the Form of a Capstan Nautical
19th Century Mahogany Inkwell in the Form of a Capstan Nautical

19th Century Mahogany Inkwell in the Form of a Capstan Nautical

$716
Art Deco Cut-Glass and English Sterling Silver Inkwell
By William Base Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A really handsome vintage art deco inkwell, beautifully shaped and star cut on the underside. The
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Cut-Glass and English Sterling Silver Inkwell
Art Deco Cut-Glass and English Sterling Silver Inkwell

Art Deco Cut-Glass and English Sterling Silver Inkwell

$539
Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A superbly carved figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with great detail and
Category

1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwell Desk

Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890
Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890

Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890

$1,980
Openwork silver inkwell with pen holder and standing on four feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Openwork silver inkwell with pen holder and resting on four feet. Metal: Silver
Category

19th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk

Materials

Silver

Openwork silver inkwell with pen holder and standing on four feet
Openwork silver inkwell with pen holder and standing on four feet

Openwork silver inkwell with pen holder and standing on four feet

$550 Sale Price
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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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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