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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
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1840s English William IV Antique Inkwell

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.      
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1810s French Gothic Revival Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

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
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwell

Materials

Brass

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
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwell

Materials

Glass

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
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Inkwell

Materials

Iron

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
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

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.
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1880s English Antique Inkwell

Materials

Mahogany

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

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Sterling Silver

Inkwell signed by François Linke, Gilt Bronze and Lacquer, 19th Century
By François Linke
Located in NICE, FR
This rare Louis XV–style inkwell by François Linke (1855–1946) is crafted in Chinese lacquer and
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwell

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Bronze

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
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1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwell

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
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19th Century European Antique Inkwell

Materials

Silver

Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved linden wood inkwell with a realistic dog figure with glass
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1920s Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwell

Materials

Glass, Wood

Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs, two pen holders and bell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with rack, two reservoirs, two pen stands and bell. Metal: Silver
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Early 18th Century European Antique Inkwell

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with two tanks and relief applications with a bell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two tanks and relief applications with a bell. Metal: Silver
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Early 18th Century European Antique Inkwell

Materials

Silver

WMF Württembergische Metallwaren German Jugendstil Pewter Desk Stand and Inkwell
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish German Jugendstil pewter desk stand and inkwell by renowned makers WMF
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell

Materials

Pewter

Silver inkwell with two tanks, Putti bell support cut-out feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks and Putti supporting a bell, pen holder and
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19th Century European Antique Inkwell

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with grid, two tanks, pen holder four hollow feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with a grid with two reservoirs, pen holder and bell, resting on four
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Early 18th Century European Antique Inkwell

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with three engraved tanks, bell tray on claw feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with three engraved containers, bell, pen stand and tray resting on
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19th Century European Antique Inkwell

Materials

Silver

Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, tanks, bell floral feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chiseled silver inkwell with two nib holders, two reservoirs, a bell, and four feet
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Early 18th Century European Antique Inkwell

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Silver

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
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell

Materials

Metal

Antique English Oak and Silver-Plated Inkwell, Circa 1890 s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Oak and Silver-Plated Inkwell, Circa 1890's.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwell

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silvered Inkwell With Bust, 19th Century, France, Double Inkstand
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell with a small bust in the center and two glass inkwells on its sides. Nicely
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19th Century French Antique Inkwell

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Bronze

Antique Victorian Silver Cut Glass Inkstand Inkwell Desk Tidy London 1895
By Thomas Bradbury Sons Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique Victorian Silver Inkstand with two cut glass and Silver lidded Inkwells. The
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwell

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Sterling Silver

Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain and bronze inkwell in the taste of Asian Art. Inkwell decorated with a Buddha in white
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell

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Bronze

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
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwell

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain, two antique inkwells. 19th c.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain, two antique inkwells in porcelain. 19th c. Hand-painted
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19th Century Danish Antique Inkwell

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Porcelain

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Inkwell

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Bronze, Enamel

A Black Forest carved wood inkwell with wheat sheafs and poultry
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Black Forest carved wood inkwell with wheat sheafs and poultry, made of ebonised fruitwood
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1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwell

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Wood

Victorian Marble Inkwell Sienna Yellow Inkstand Desk Set Antique Louis XVI
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
An Antique Sienna marble inkwell / inkstand Very well shaped and decorative Made Of yellow and
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Inkwell

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Siena Marble, Bronze

19th Century French accessories Inkwell in bronze Louis XV style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XV style bronze inkwell ,in the middle you have a marble plaque in the shape of a heart
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Inkwell

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Bronze, Enamel

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Rose Quartz 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

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Sterling Silver

Japanned or Chinoiserie Decorated Louis XV Style Lacquer Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
The lacquer ground with a strong burgundy undertone. Well carved , colored and other wise decorated . The porcelain well in good Antique condition . Minor wear due to age and use .
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1860s French Louis XV Antique Inkwell

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Lacquer

Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th century Edwardian double inkwell with horseshoe pen holder This double inkwell desk set
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Inkwell

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Glass, Wood

Ancient Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Caligraphy Inkwell 1200
Located in Portland, OR
An important Islamic Khurasan bronze and silver-inlaid inkwell & cover, Eastern Persia, Circa 1200
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15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Antique Inkwell

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Silver, Bronze

19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink n Perch Delight!
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite 19th-century bronze parakeet on perch candlestick inkwells showcase the fine
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell

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Bronze

A red Verona marble and bronze inkwell, signed Barbedienne, France 1870.
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Milan, IT
A red Verona marble inkwell with a central, extremely refined, lost-wax bronze sculpture in the
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Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwell

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Marble, Bronze

Antique English Hallmarked Sterling Silver Crystal Clock Inkwell, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English hallmarked sterling silver & cut crystal clock inkwell, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Inkwell

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th C. Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing.An antique
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Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Inkwell

Materials

Brass

French Set of Champleve Enameled Small Inkwell and Letter Opener
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small bronze champleve enamel set of an inkwell and letter opener. Both of them depicts
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Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

1920s Art Deco Black and White Marble and Metal French Inkwell
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This is a 1920s French Art Deco inkwell made from black and white marble with metal detailing. The
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Inkwell

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Marble, Metal

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
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1920s Art Deco Antique Inkwell

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XIV Bronze D ore Inkwell, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis 14th Bronze D'ore Inkwell, circa 1860.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Bronze D´oré, Desk Utensil, Neogotic, circa 1850
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell from gilded brass. France, 1840-1860.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Inkwell

Materials

Gold, Brass

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
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1890s German Black Forest Antique Inkwell

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Glass, Wood

C19th Carved Wood and Velvet Black Forest Inkwell with Dog
Located in London, GB
Wonderful German late 19th century carved wood black Forest inkwell. Beautifully carved with a
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19th Century German Black Forest Antique Inkwell

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Velvet, Cut Glass, Wood

Antique Inkwell, Art Nouveau, Pen Tray, by WMF, circa 1910
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell, Art Nouveau, by WMF. Nice authentic condition. .
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Ibex, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century
Located in Beaune, FR
Lovely inkwell in gilded bronze surmounted by an ibex. This inkwell opens with its interior
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Arthur Bond Sterling Silver Inkwell with Repousse Chased Water Lilies
By Arthur Bond
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique inkwell was made by the well known English owned Arthur & Bond of Japan in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Inkwell

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

English Victorian campaign travellers inkwell made by Berry s Patent circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
bound travel inkwell that is fully working. The case is made of robust steel, which is leather bound on
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Inkwell

Materials

Leather, Glass

19th Century French Empire Inkwell with Bronze Mount and Marble Base
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Bronze Mount and Marble Base Origin: France Material: Gilt and patinated bronze
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Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Inkwell

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Auguste Ledru (French, 1860–1902) Inkwell. Gilded Bronze — Susse Frères Foundry
Located in Victoria, BC
A magnificent and substantial French Art Nouveau gilded bronze inkwell, sculpted with detail and
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1890s French Antique Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Papier Mâché Inkstand w/ Drawer Crystal Inkwells English Jennens Bettridge
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Savannah, GA
inlaid mother of pearl and the original pair of cut glass inkwells with brass tops. The very special
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Enamel Decoration, France, circa 1870-1890
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Enamel Decoration Origin: France Material: Gilt metal with coloured enamel Date
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Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwell

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Late 19th Century French Inkwell with Enamel Decoration and Onyx Plate
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Enamel Decoration and Onyx Plate Origin: Probably France Material: Gilded metal
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Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwell

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Onyx, Brass, Enamel

Antique Silverplated Fox-themed Inkwell by James Deakin Sons, England
By James Deakin Sons
Located in Leesburg, VA
Approximate size: 11 (w) x 6 (h) x 6 (d) in. This lovely silver-plated inkwell features an elegant base with
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwell

Materials

Silver, Copper, Silver Plate

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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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