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Sculptural Antique Inkwell from United States
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Antique cast metal sculpture of a Maltese Terrier. The hinged cover reveals a glass lift-out
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Imperial Period Faberge Bowenite and Silver-Gilt Inkwell
By Fabergé
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An Imperial Period, silver-gilt, bowenite inkwell by Faberge featuring chased laurel leaves
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
Eclectic Collection of Five Continental Dog-Form Inkwells
Located in London, GB
Eclectic collection of five Continental dog-form inkwells
Continental, circa 1900
Measures
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Early 20th Century European Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Paris Le Sacre Coeur Souvenir Double Inkwell Stand Architecture Building
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s - 1910s double inkwell, with a souvenir building of The Basilica of the Sacred
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Antoine Louis Barye, Panther of India on Inkwell, Ferdinand Barbedienne Edition
By Antoine-Louis Barye, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in PARIS, FR
marble inkwell, Ferdinand Barbedienne edition, France circa 1900. Signed by the artist and foundry.
The
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1890s French Romantic Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
WMF Art Nouveau Inkwell and Pen Tray Desk Stand, Retains Original Glass
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
WMF Art Nouveau inkwell and pen tray desk stand
Art Nouveau Pattern
Retains original glass
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Jugendstil J.P. Kayser Inkstand / Inkwell with Great Hamlet
Skull Sculpture
By J.P. Kayser Sohn, Hugo Leven
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and important Kayserzinn pewter inkwell, designed by Hugo Leven.
Who, in this day and age
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Foliage Silver Overlay Black Glass Inkwell Four Piece Desk set
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rare silver overlay on black glass desk set containing an inkwell (2 pieces), blotter, double pen
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal, Silver
20th Century Art Déco Black Marble Desk Clock and Inkwells with Base, France
Located in North Miami, FL
subtle metal accents, including the pointed finials and hinged lids of the inkwells. The clock face is
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Stone, Crystal, Marble, Metal
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Desk Stand, Two Cut Glass Inkwells With A Pen Tray
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Impressive Art Deco Egyptian Revival Desk Stand
With Two Cut Glass Metal Topped Inkwells With A
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Chrome
$1,675 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories
Located in London, GB
sealing the envelope with a wax stamp.
The desk set is comprised of twelve gilt and painted metal
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Orientalist Cold-Painted Bronze and Marble Inkstand
Located in London, GB
reveal a metal-lined inkwell, the casing of which is removable. Exceptional carving is demonstrated in
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Islamic Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Beautiful French Angel Face Cast-Iron Inkwell France Antique, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s French metal inkwell. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your
Category
Early 20th Century French Black Forest Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Wood
Antique Metal Inkwell, Victorian Double Inkstand, England 1890, H302
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Metal Inkwell, Victorian Double Inkstand, England 1890, H302
England 1890
Metal
Three
Category
1890s English Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
19th Century Charles X Bronze Gilt-Metal Quill Holders on Red Marble Plinths
Located in Nashville, TN
This very unusual pair of 19th century Charles X gilt and metal quill holders are in the shape of
Category
Late 19th Century French Charles X Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Red Lacquered Chinoiserie and Bronze Inkstand
Located in Sheffield, MA
Charming small oval gilded bronze red lacquered chinoiserie inkstand with hinged top revealing the ink receptacle inside, mounted on small gilded feet.
Category
1860s British Chinoiserie Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
A French Gilt Metal Globe Form Inkwell or Standish
Located in Woodbury, CT
A gilt metal globe Standish with fitted interior and most of its original writing instruments. The
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Antique Metal Inkwell
Victorian Sterling Silver Inkwell Stand
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
comes with a mother of pearl and gilt metal pen.
The tray and inkwell have sterling silver hall marks
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Novelty Boxwood Dog’s Head Inkwell
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
bulldog with glass eyes and a red felt lined leather collar, opening to reveal a gilt metal inkwell
Category
1880s French Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Boxwood
Antique Sheep and Basket Metal Inkwell or Catchall, Germany, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous catchall. Made of metal, can probably be used as an inkwell. Beautiful color and patina
Category
Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Heintz Arts
Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Inkwell
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period bronze inkwell with sterling silver inlay design
By Heintz Art
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Antique Gilt Metal Double Glass Inkwells with Dachshund Dog
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique gilt metal double glass inkwells with dachshund dog in nice age appropriate condition. The
Category
1880s English Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
English Victorian Period 19th Century Ram
s Horns Inkwell with Metal Canister
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period ram's horns inkwell from the 19th century, with metal canister. Created
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Inkwell WMF Racing Car
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Inkwell WMF racing car
Desk inkwell
Origin Germany Circa 1915-1920
Manufacturer WMF
Very good
Category
1910s German Art Deco Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
$3,900
Inkwell Wmf Racing Car
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Inkwell WMF racing car
desk inkwell
Origin Germany circa 1915-1920
pewter Material
car merdez
Category
1910s German Art Deco Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
$2,900
Art Nouveau British Inkwell
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Organic antique Art Nouveau double inkwell. With two cut-glass bottles from the UK.
Category
19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Amazing Art Nouveau Inkwell, circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Very stylish inkwell made in Germany, 1900 circa, it's in copper and brass.
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
French 19th Century Carved Wood Inkwell Dog
Located in New York, NY
of a kind inkwell with its original glass container and metal cover.
Category
Late 19th Century French Revival Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century French Gilt Desktop Inkwell
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality double inkwell, circa 1900.
Oval shape with a marble base, pierced gilt gallery
Category
Early 20th Century French Romantic Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Silvered Art Nouveau Inkwell, Germany, circa 1905
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Britannia metal, this very artful processed inkwell plate shows a beautiful depiction of a young lady with
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Antique Double Inkwell with Owls, circa 1920
By Jennings Bros.
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very cute little inkwell is American and circa 1920. We believe it was made by Jennings Bros
Category
1920s North American American Craftsman Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Magnificent Antique English Inkwell / Rabbit and Chicks, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
About as charming as they come, this late Victorian inkwell is a combination of a silver plated
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Metal
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Antique Arts
Crafts Tiffany Studios Bronze Pyramidal Zodiac Inkwell, c1900
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique inkwell by Tiffany Studios offers cast bronze form in pyramidal form having alternating
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Pug Inkwell, 19th Century Dog Carving
Located in Bristol, GB
tilts back to reveal the original glass inkwell inside. The arms are curved round so he can hold a pen
Category
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Art Deco French Inkwell in Black and White Marble and Bird Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Art Deco French inkwell in black marble with white veins and bird metal sculpture in a
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Marble, Metal
Antique Arts
Crafts Tiffany Studios Enameled Gilt Bronze Graduate Inkwell 1900
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Graduate inkwell by Tiffany Studios, New York offers gilt bronze
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Edward Farmer Chinese Carved Jade
Agate Dragon Inkwell W/ Gold Gilt Filigree
By Edward Farmer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Edward Farmer Chinese Carved Jade & Agate Dragon Inkwell W/ Gold Gilt Filigree.
Edward I. Farmer
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Agate, Jade, Metal, Bronze
Armand Guénard for Susse Frères Gilt Bronze Antique Inkwell Desk Writing Set
By Armand Guénard, Susse Freres
Located in Shippensburg, PA
cup insert, a very finely chiseled twin inkwell centerpiece and the original rolling blotter. The edge
Category
1910s French Belle Époque Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal, Bronze
20th Century Art Nouveau Silvered Bronze Stork Inkwell by Albert Cheuret, France
By Albert Cheuret
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Nouveau silvered bronze inkwell of a stork with extended wings by Albert
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal, Silver, Bronze, Copper
1910s Silvered Pewter Race Car Inkwell by Wilhelm Zwick for Kayserzinn, Germany
By Wilhelm Zwick, Kayserzinn 1, Kayser Germany
Located in North Miami, FL
1910s silvered pewter race car team inkwell and pen tray by Wilhelm Zwick for the company
Category
1910s German Jugendstil Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal, Silver, Copper, Lead, Tin, Pewter
Art Nouveau Ink Well and Pen Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This exquisite vintage Art Nouveau inkwell and pen holder is a true testament to the elegance and
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinese Aesthetic Movement Cloisonne and Onyx Ink Well, circa 1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese Aesthetic Movement inkwell offers cube form with spherical hinged lid having
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Calamaio da wunderkammer in silver plate di epoca vittoriana con uovo di emù
Located in Milan, IT
Calamaio da wunderkammer in silver plate di epoca vittoriana che presenta al centro del vassoio un albero di palma dal tronco tagliato su cui poggia adagiato su quattro foglie di ...
Category
1870s Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Antique English Officers Horse Hoof Inkstand
Located in Forney, TX
Scarce antique English Officers equestrian silver plate and metal mounted horse hoof.
An
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Iron
A Regency Mahogany, Sheffield plate and Sterling Silver Inkstand
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular silvered top with a gadrooned edge and a pen tray at each side, the center supporting a chamber candlestick, and flanked by two glass containers for ink and sand, the...
Category
19th Century English Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Antique French Gilt Metal Eagle Inkwell
Located in Portland, England
Antique French gilt metal novelty inkwell in a form of the eagle. This inkwell is made circa early
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Gilt Metal
Heintz Arts
Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Inkwell
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze inkwell
By Heintz
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Vintage Art Deco Double Inkwell (1920s/1930s) -1Y04
Located in Bordeaux, FR
lines, and a polished metal pen holder, this inkwell perfectly captures the essence of Art Deco style
Category
1920s French Empire Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Chrome
Antique Adjustable Jugendstil Working Table with Inkwell for Craftsman
Artists
Located in Lisse, NL
original glass inkwell certainly has signs of usage, but the overal condition in terms of stability and
Category
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
19th Century J J Mechi Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells
By John Joseph Mechi
Located in Reading, Berkshire
gift.
Comes with the original heavy metal topped inkwells and notepad, modern quill and stand and
Category
19th Century British Campaign Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells by J J Mechi
Located in Reading, Berkshire
.
Comes with the original heavy metal topped inkwells and notepad, modern quill and stand.Other items are
Category
19th Century British Campaign Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Metal Inkwell with Caparisoned Indian Elephant and Monkey
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French metal inkwell from the 19th century depicting an Indian caparisoned elephant topped with a
Category
19th Century French Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Vienna Style Cold Painted Metal Bison Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vienna style cold painted metal bison inkwell, realistically cast and painted, with removable
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Antique Desk Stand, English, Edwardian, Gilt Metal Letter Rack, Inkwells
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk stand, an English, Edwardian gilt metal letter rack with inkwells dating to
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Antique Egyptian Revival Figural Bronzed Metal Letter Holder
Inkwell c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Egyptian Revival figural desk letter holder and inkwell offers bronzed cast metal
Category
Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Toronto, ON
This beautiful collectable from Tiffany Studios, circa 1900s, is in cast metal with a heavily
Category
1910s American Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
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Antique Metal Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique metal inkwell you’re looking for. An antique metal inkwell — often made from metal, glass and stone — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique metal inkwell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique metal inkwell, those designed in Art Nouveau, Victorian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique metal inkwell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany Studios, Armand Guénard and Franjou are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Metal Inkwell?
The average selling price for an antique metal inkwell at 1stDibs is $898, while they’re typically $180 on the low end and $8,847 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.
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