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Ceramic Inkwell, Late 19th Century, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic ceramic inkwell, with what seems to be a pottery oven in the midst of two naivistic lions
Category

1870s Swedish Folk Art Antique Inkwell

Materials

Ceramic

WMF Art Nouveau Inkwell with Reclining Figure
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Hinged inkwell compartment at opposite end. Glass insert missing.White metal with silver plating
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Early 1900s German Modern Antique Inkwell

Materials

Metal

Samuel Jacob Edwardian Sterling Silver Frog Inkwell
By Samuel Jacob
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, unusual, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver inkwell in
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson
By Samson Cie
Located in Paris, FR
Small famille verte porcelain inkwell decorated with enameled flowerpots, foliage, and stylized
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Inkwell

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Napoleon III lion inkwell, 19th century In veined yellow Siena marble, centered with a
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell

Materials

Marble

Bronze Inkwell Modelled as Ram s Head
Located in Montreal, QC
mulls. This inkwell is rather rare. The first we have seen for many years. This fine bronze inkwell is
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19th Century French Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell England 1905
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome sterling silver antique inkwell has a lovely, simple design and was made by William
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Early 20th Century English Antique Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Office inkwell in Siena yellow marble and bronze Napoleon III 19th century 34cm x 20cm Very good
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell

Materials

Marble

Siena Marble and Ormolu Inkwell, c.1900
Located in Worcester, GB
Siena Marble and Ormolu Inkwell, c.1900 A good quality desk inkwell, circa 1900, set in warm Siena
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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Inkwell

Materials

Siena Marble

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Inkwell (1885)
By Thomas Johnson II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty inkwell; an
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1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Regency Cherub Inkwell with Candleholder
Located in London, GB
Antique English Regency figural inkwell with candle holder. In finely cast and original patinated
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1810s English Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Sormani Ormolu Inkwell
By Paul Somani
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century gilded ormolu desk inkwell, stamped; Sormani, Paris. Having
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Inkwell

Materials

Ormolu

Octagonal Faience Inkwell With Polychrome Floral Motif
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Hand-painted faience inkwell with an octagonal form, featuring vivid red, blue, yellow, and green
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19th Century French Antique Inkwell

Materials

Faience

Bronze Hand Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A bronze sculpture of a hand with an open palm. Resting on the palm is a bronze object that resembles a traditional spinning top. The hand appears to be life-sized (Small Children s...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Repousse Brass Glass Inkwell
Located in Austin, TX
Circa 1900, this antique inkwell exemplifies the Art Nouveau period in decorative arts through the
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell

Materials

Brass

19th Century Inkwell, Louis Philippe Period
Located in Roma, IT
A beautiful double inkwell mounted on a red marble from Verona base, resting on four gilt bronze
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19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Inkwell

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
stunning enameling continues on the raised inkwell body and hinged lid with finial. Opposite, two raised
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Mid-19th Century Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Liberty Tudric Pewter Inkwell by Archibald Knox
By Archibald Knox, Tudric, Liberty Co.
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Liberty Tudric pewter inkwell Archibald Knox c1905 Period : Edward VII Origin : England
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell

Materials

Pewter

Titze Bronze Inkwell With Horse And Rider
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Novelty Equestrian Hunting Inkwell. An antique novelty desk top bronze inkwell with an equestrian
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Early 20th Century French Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Inkwell
Located in Greven, DE
Empire Inkwell on Circular Base Origin: France Material: Gilt bronze (Ormolu) Date: Circa 1800
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Early 19th Century French Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

1880s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Lantern Inkwell
By Thomas Smily
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver inkwell in
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1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th c. French Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unleash the Spirit of French Louis XVI: Antique gilt Bronze Inkwell Transport yourself to a time of
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1870s French Louis XIV Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand This is a very attractive desk top inkwell, the stand
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19th Century French Provincial Antique Inkwell

Materials

Marble

Banded Agate and Ormolu Antique Inkwell c1895
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : A 19th century banded agate and ormolu bronze inkwell Date : 1880-1910 Origin : France
Category

1890s French Belle Époque Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

French Victorian Round Crystal and Silver Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian round crystal inkwell with silver and enamel cornucopia top (signed TIFFANY) *as
Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwell

Materials

Crystal

Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine
Located in Opole, PL
Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine Metal inkwell with a bird figurine, dating back to the
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Early 20th Century European Antique Inkwell

Materials

Metal

18th Century Silver Inkwell by James Young
By James Young
Located in New Orleans, LA
This superlative, Georgian-period silver inkwell was crafted by 18th century London silversmith
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Inkwell

Materials

Silver

Antique Vienna Bronze Parrot Bird Sculpture Inkwell
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Vienna Bronze Parrot Bird Sculpture Inkwell
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1890s Vienna Secession Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Stately Antique Brass Bronze Inkwell, Around 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Stately antique brass bronze inkwell around 1880 Solid brass bronze inkwell with lid. Original
Category

1880s German Antique Inkwell

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

19th Century Gilded Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A bronze and marble inkwell. Add this to your desk for instant style.
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19th Century French Antique Inkwell

Materials

Marble, Brass

English Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell, 1890-1910
Located in Delft, NL
An English Art Nouveau copper inkwell. An Art & Crafts English yellow with red copper inkwell
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwell

Materials

Copper

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Zodiac" pattern bronze inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Brass, Cobalt and Porcelain Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely inkwell, typical of the period.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwell

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
inkwell is as functional as it is beautiful. In a style reminiscent of Louis XV Rococo, two acanthus leaf
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rosewood inkwell with letter holder and silver applications
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rosewood inkwell with letter holder and silver applications. Metal: Silver. Origin
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19th Century European Antique Inkwell

Materials

Silver

Mother of Pearl English Desk Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very elegant mother of pearl English desk inkwell. In very good conditions. Perfect for a lady's
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell

Materials

Glass

Mother of Pearl English Desk Inkwell
Mother of Pearl English Desk Inkwell
$799 Sale Price / set
46% Off
Victorian Novelty Knife Box Shaped Wooden Inkwell
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stylish British Victorian inkwell in the form of a wooden knife box dating from the
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwell

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Bronze and Glass Figural Inkwell
Located in Germantown, MD
Louis XV Style Bronze and Glass Figural Inkwell Dimensions: 7" in width, 4" in depth and 6.5
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19th Century American Louis XV Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Silverplated
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful silver inkwell with purple ornaments. Nice authentic condition. Art Nouveau.
Category

Early 1900s Unknown Antique Inkwell

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Travel Inkwell, Silvered, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful travel inkwell with a silver plated lid and a bottom of black leather. On the lid are the
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Inkwell

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell Impressive handblown clear glass heavy
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19th Century French Other Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian Sterling Silver Inkwell with Hinged Lid
By Levi Salaman
Located in Vienna, AT
Edwardian, sterling silver and rose quartz Inkwell with hinged lid, Birmingham, England, 1912, Levi
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Wood, 1920-1930
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful handmade Black Forest inkwell. Around 1920 / 1930. Depiction of a chamois. Wood with
Category

1920s Antique Inkwell

Materials

Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut

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 Art Deco Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Middle Eastern Brass Inkwell Qalamdan 19th C
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
inkwell in solid brass. It consists of an inkwell and a pen compartment of typical tubular form with an
Category

19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 1900s Empire style inkwell in yellow Siena marble with
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell

Materials

Marble

Equestrian / Jockey CAP Inkstand / Inkwell, C.1890
Located in Bath, GB
plated horseshoe and a square gallery to secure the glass inkwell. The glass inkwell is topped with a
Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Inkwell

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze inkwell featuring the iconic Graduate pattern in verdigris green patina
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze inkwell featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Inkwell Glass and Nickel Combination Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Inkwell glass and nickel combination around 1920s Original condition.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Inkwell

Materials

Nickel

Bronze Chinese Dragon Boat Inkwell 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Chinese dragon boat double inkwell. Original glass inserts. Circa 1870's bronze. The Dragon Boat
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19th Century European Antique Inkwell

Materials

Metal, Bronze

English Victorian Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver plated inkwell with 2 cranberry glass wells and back handle.  
Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwell

Materials

Silver

Kralik Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Inkwell
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique iridescent purple glass inkwell by Kralik in the "Pampas" decor, i.e. a Kralik decor shift
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell

Materials

Brass

2-Piece French Victorian Bronze Pheasant Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze inkwell of standing pheasant with roll blotter. (priced as set).   
Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period bronze inkwell featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Brass

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Antique Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique inkwell for your home. Each antique inkwell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique inkwell, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique inkwell bearing Victorian, Art Nouveau or Empire hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique inkwell over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany Studios, John Grinsell Sons and Tiffany Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Inkwell?

An antique inkwell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,451, while the lowest priced sells for $44 and the highest can go for as much as $102,083.

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