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Antique 1890 Large American Cut Crystal Inkwell with Metal Collar/Glass Insert
Located in Stamford, CT
1890 large American cut crystal inkwell with metal top with gold wash inside, and all original
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1890s American Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Crystal
Emile Picault
s Model French Inkwell
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
, alpe green marble and metal
electroplated.
Category
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Bronze-Mounted Cut Glass Inkwell
Located in Rochester, NY
Cut crystal ink well with gilt bronze mounts, 19th century.
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19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Bronze
W.M.F inkwell art nouveau racing car
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
W.M.F inkwell art nouveau racing car
Origin Germany Circa 1915
Excellent condition. It has all its
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Large French Neoclassical Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Rochester, NY
Fine French 19th century gilt bronze inkwell mounted on rouge marble. Sculpture of Roman woman with
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
metal nameplate. (not inscribed) The head is hinged lifts to reveal the brass capped glass inkwell
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique English Painted Spelter Novelty Inkwell, Sailor Bulldog, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and very unusual figural inkwell in the form of a British Bulldog dressed with Sailor's
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Louis XV Patinated Spelter Inkwell with Hunting Dog
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your desk with this fine, antique inkwell from France, circa 1870. The patinated spelter
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Arts
Crafts Sculptural Owl Forged Iron Inkwell by Goberg Hugo Berger Antique
By Hugo Berger, Goberg
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Fantastic hand-forged Arts & Crafts figural Inkwell in shape of an owl, believed to be made by
Category
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron
Smart Antique English Polished Brass and Bronze Inkwell, Agate Mounts circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
(spherical inkwell). The metals have been professionally polished to gleam showcasing the four polished
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Silver Crest Gold over Bronze Ink Well
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Soquel, CA
Gold encrusted bronze ink well, circa 1920, Silver Crest line #2202. Smith Metal Arts was founded
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Napoleon´S Tomb Inkstand Desk Piece
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
century, the silvered tomb with a gold plated bicorne hat on top, When you open the lid you find a inkwell
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Desktop Catchall German Antique, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell, paperclip holder or Catchall in form
Category
1890s German Black Forest Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Sphinx Inkwell
By (After) Sarah Bernhardt
Located in Palm Beach, FL
SYMBOLIST INKWELL: SELF-PORTRAIT AS A SPHINX, after SARAH BERNHARDT (1844-1923), spelter with a
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Gorgeous Crystal Glass Rome Souvenir Inkwell Antique, Italy, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful souvenir inkwell made of metal and Crystal glass. A beautiful nice addition to your room
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Patinated Metal Inkwell
Located in Water Mill, NY
Neoclassical patinated metal inkwell depicting mythological scene. Both inkwells have porcelain
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Metal Inkwell
Antique English Inkwells On Metal and Wood Base
Located in Port Chester, NY
. Two matching, brass-topped inkwells. Very smart, this desk accessory makes a great gift.
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Inkwell
Located in So. Egremont, MA
Egyptian Revival inkwell in the form of Pharoah Head.
Glass liner in place.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
$850
19th Century Large Patinated Metal Dog Inkwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
19thC LARGE PATINATED METAL DOG INKWELL
An Atlanta Resource for Fine Antiques
We have a
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19th Century Antique Metal Inkwell
Owl Inkwell
Located in Middleburg, VA
FABULOUS HEAVY BRITANNIA METAL ENGLISH OWL INKWELL - THE INKWELL HAVING A LOOSE TOP WITH A
Category
19th Century English Antique Metal Inkwell
$950
19th Century Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A metal mounted horse hoof inkwell mounted with a hinged lid with raised decoration, the interior
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Style Tiger Head Inkwell, Early 19th Century
Located in Notting Hill, GB
Originating in the 1920s, and coming to full fruition during the 1930s, Art Deco was a movement within both the fine and decorative arts as well as architecture, this ink well repres...
Category
Early 19th Century European Art Deco Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Regency Ormolu and Gilt Metal Dolphin Inkstand
By Thomas Messenger
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
Regency ormolu and gilt metal dolphin inkstand in the manner of Thomas Messenger & Sons
The
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Gilt Metal, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Regency Period Gilt Metal Ink Stand
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
-shaped acanthus leaf flowers and a gilt-cast circular moulding. The cut glass ink bottles and gilt-metal
Category
Early 1800s English George IV Antique Metal Inkwell
19th Century Silver and Brass Mixed Metal Helmet Ink Well on Wooden Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century silver and brass mixed metal helmet ink well on wooden base.
Category
19th Century Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Silver, Brass
Great Victorian Inkwell
Located in San Francisco, CA
inkwell also incorporates rococo design with scrolling legs and urn shaped inkwells.
Category
19th Century English Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
$1,275
1920
s Bouillotte Lamp with 19th C. Cast Iron Inkwells
Located in Easton, PA
Bouillotte lamp with a pair of 19th C. cast iron inkwells/candlesticks mounted on an oval wooden
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Iron, Metal
A Very Good 19th C. Black Forest Desk Set (EG28)
Located in Miami, FL
drawer, metal mounts with original glass inkwell inserts; dove tail joinery and construction.
Category
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Inkwell, France, 1930
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Wilnis, UT
A unique, very rare inkwell designed by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann and manufactured in France, circa
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Turn of the Century Figural Lion Inkwell
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a wonderful, turn of the century, figural lion head inkwell made of a cold patinated cast
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Inkwell with Fish by Franjou, France
By Franjou
Located in Retie, BE
patinated metal dolphin fish with two ink reservoir mounted on Venous marble base. The glass inkwells are no
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Large Antique Loetz Blue and Gold Iridescent Inkwell
By Loetz Glass
Located in Concord, MA
Very large loetz blue and gold iridescent inkwell, unsigned, with metal lid marked "EP10385./DRGM
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Art Glass
Arts + Crafts Metal Inkstand, Ink Holder And Pen Rest, Scotland, 1920
Located in Vancouver, BC
Arts + Crafts metal inkstand, ink holder and pen rest, Scotland 1920, H297
Scotland 1920
Pot metal
Category
1920s Scottish Antique Metal Inkwell
Materials
Metal
Fine Sportsman
s Inkstand / Letter Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gilt metal appointed with hunting dogs, one holding waterfowl in his mouth,
the other prowling
Category
Late 19th Century 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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