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Antique American 1892 Sterling Silver Top Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique American 1890 sterling silver top inkwell with crystal bottom rectangular base.
Very
Category
1890s North American Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Footed Inkwell with Hinged Lid
By Sydney
Co. 1
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver, footed inkwell with hinged lid, Birmingham, England, 1902, Sydney & Co
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Cut Crystal Inkwell With A Seperate Sterling Base.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Sterling Silver
Cut Crystal Inkwell With A Seperate Sterling Base. The inkwell has a flip top
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Birmingham Bell Shaped Inkwell
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
English sterling silver Birmingham bell shaped inkwell. Marking: A & J. ZIMMERMAN., City of
Category
1910s English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
The Gorham Silver Company Sterling Silver Repousse
Crystal Inkwell
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
an air bubble was created inside the glass base to hold the ink. The sterling silver hinged top was
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cut glass and English sterling silver mounted desk inkwell has a plain square form.
The Mappin and
Category
1910s British Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Crystal Inkwell
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Victorian period, sterling silver-mounted controlled bubbles crystal inkwell with hinged lid
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Moulded Glass and Sterling Silver ‘Hoof’ Inkwell, Antique Edwardian
By Nathan
Hayes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian moulded glass and English sterling silver mounted inkwell
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Inkwell, Bell, 1908
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
Usually these bell shaped inkwells are much smaller, this is a fabulous larger one with a base
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Crystal Inkwell by Durgin
By William B. Durgin
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian-Period, sterling silver mounted controlled bubbles design crystal inkwell with
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Unusual Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal "Star, " Form Inkwell
By A.W. Peninngton
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Victorian, sterling silver-mounted, star-form crystal inkwell, Birmingham, England, 1900
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Made for Tiffany Sterling Silver-Mounted "Controlled Bubbles" Inkwell
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver-mounted "controlled bubbles" crystal inkwell with hinged lid, made for
Category
1910s American Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Asprey
Co. Ltd Antique Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fine antique George V cut glass and English sterling silver mounted desk inkwell has a plain cuboid
Category
1920s English Other Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Very Large Unusual Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Inkwell on Stand
By Charles Boyton
Sons, Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Rare, very large, unusual Victorian sterling silver-mounted spiral cut inkwell with hinged lid on
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Era Cut Glass Inkwell with Sterling Silver Lid
By Mappin Brothers
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Victorian era cut glass inkwell with sterling silver lid and insert by Mappin Brothers of
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cut Crystal 20th century Inkwell with Sterling Silver Top
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful cut crystal inkwell. Early 20th century piece with sterling silver top which is
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Crystal
Antique Sterling Silver Rococo Style Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwells, 1859
Located in Lisse, NL
have this wonderful and extremely elegant inkstand. It is made of sterling silver and the handcrafted
Category
Mid-19th Century English Rococo Revival Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Fine Antique Silver and Cut Glass Inkwell c.1916
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique Silver and Cut Glass Inkwell, London 1916
A fine quality antique inkwell featuring a heavy
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
glass inkwell and is fitted with a sterling silver lid.
Weight: 200.9 Grams, (128.78 Dwt
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Novelty Silver Mounted Owl Inkwell By Sampson Mordan
Co London 1896
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian novelty silver mounted owl head and cut glass inkwell by Sampson Mordan & Co. London
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Samuel Kirk
Son Floral Repouse 11oz Silver
Crystal Inkstand, circa 1860
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Samuel Kirk & Son Floral Repouse 11oz Silver & Crystal Inkstand, circa 1860
Baltimore, USA
A
Category
19th Century American High Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique American Inkwell with Starburst Pattern, 1906
Located in Stamford, CT
private collector. This beautiful inkwell has a starburst pattern. Sterling silver collar and top. Size: 4
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Desk Inkstand
By J B Cameron
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver desk standish; an
Category
1830s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Writing Set England, Sheffield 1882 Sterling Silver 1450gr Sphinx
Located in Epfach, DE
This beautiful writing set was made in Sheffield 1882 and is out of 1450gr. Sterling silver. The
Category
1880s English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Large Sterling Silver Engraved Repousse Desk Ink Well Sheffield 1899
Located in Portland, OR
A very elegant antique English sterling silver desk lidded inkwell, Sheffield, 1899.
This very
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Silver and Enamel Inkstand Hallmarked 1910-1911 by Manoah Rhodes
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique English silver and enamel inkstand hallmarked 1910-11 by Manoah Rhodes (Bradford), Both the
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Victorian Silver Inkstand Sheffiels 1897 by Harry Wright Atkin
Located in Milano, MI
A charming antique Victorian sterling silver ink stand an elegant desk accessory from a Milanese
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Gorham Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Inkwell
By Gorham
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
decorative hinged silver repousse ball cover, sterling silver neck and chased silver floral base garland. The
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Watch and Inkwells John Grinsell
Sons
By John Grinsell
Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Deco Silver Desk Stand. The Ink Desk Stand cast in Sterling Silver and raised upon four ball and claw
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Walker
Hall Sheffield Capstan Desk Inkwell Clock, 1906
By Walker
Hall
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Walker & Hall sterling silver capstan watch inkwell, Sheffield, England, 1906.
The
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Silver
Edward VII 9 Carat Gold Mounted Crystal Inkwell, 1907
By J. G.
S.
Located in New York, NY
This Inkwell is a lovely example of Edwardian Novelty Items. It is designed as a square crystal
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Antique Tiffany American Aesthetic Sterling Silver Inkwell
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Aesthetic sterling silver inkwell. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Drum-form with spread base
Category
Early 1900s North American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique American Edwardian Glass and Sterling Silver Inkwell
By J.F. Fradley
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian glass and sterling silver inkwell. Made by JF Fradley in New York, circa 1910
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany Sterling Silver Portable Inkwell
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Portable sterling silver inkwell. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Drum-form with curved shoulder
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell by Gorham
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau glass and sterling silver inkwell. Made by Gorham in Providence. Rectilinear clear
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique American Edwardian Sterling Silver Double Inkwell on Stand
By Graff, Washbourne
Dunn
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver double inkwell on stand. Made by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn in New York
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Massive English Edwardian Cut-Glass and Marble Inkstand 1908
By Andrew Barrett
Son
Located in New York, NY
sterling silver collar with hinged and same-mounted marble ball cover; between fluted pen rests. Glass is
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Marble, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver inkwell hallmarked London, 1905 and stamped Mathew West
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Crystal and Sterling Silver Inkwell
By Charles Boyton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A cut crystal inkwell mounted on a sterling silver stand made in London and fully hallmarked.
Category
19th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Crystal and Sterling Silver Inkwell
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large crystal and sliver mounted inkwell, the hinged top with a monogrammed shield within a
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Antique 1909 English Tortoise Shell Sterling Silver Inkwell
Located in San Marcos, CA
stand or tray beneath, fine solid English sterling silver framing in steam-pressed tray and lid of
Category
20th Century English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Arts and Crafts inkwell by William Comyns
Located in Boston, MA
Exceptional tortoiseshell and sterling silver inkwell by the renown silversmith William Comyns. An
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Theodore B. Starr Sterling and Roe Deer Antler Inkwell, Late 19th Century
Located in San Antonio, TX
Sterling silver inkwell marked "Theodore B. Starr, Sterling, New York." This charming inkwell is
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Sterling
Crystal Inkwell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very elegant sterling silver inkwell on tray with chamber stick. London Circa 1846 by John and
Category
19th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Hexagonal Art Deco inkwell.
Located in London, GB
A striking Art Deco glass and Sterling silver inkwell, the massive hexagonal glass body mounted on
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Aesthetic Inkwell Gorham Sterling Silver 1873 Gilt
Located in New York, NY
A fine circa 1873 sterling silver inkwell on stand by Gorham of Providence, RI, the stand and ink
Category
19th Century American Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver, Glass, and Crocodile Inkwell
By Asprey International Limited
Located in New York, NY
Highly desirable sterling silver and glass inkwell (by Asprey,
hallmarked, London, 1908) set in
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Double Inkwell
By James Charles Edington
Located in Concord, MA
William IV sterling silver double inkwell with hallmarks for James Charles Edington, maker, London
Category
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Sterling Crystal Inkwell
Located in Summerland, CA
Beautiful square crystal bottle with sterling yoke and cap ink bottle.
English hallmark
4" high
Category
1910s British Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Large Early 20th Century French Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkwell by Tonnel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large early 20th century French sterling silver and crystal inkwell by Tonnel
Marked.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Early 20th Century French Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkwell by Tonnel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large early 20th century French sterling silver and crystal inkwell by Tonnel
Marked.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Captain
s Silver Clock Inkwell
Located in London, GB
A striking Captain's Silver Clock Inkwell, with silver marks of Birmingham 1912, rubbed makers mark
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Silver
French Silver Japonisante Inkwell
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in Paris, FR
A rare French silver covered inkwell with glass insert, fixed on a three-sided shallow tray
Category
19th Century French Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Silver
Sterling Napoleon III Inkwell featuring Napoleon III
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An elaborate inkwell featuring a portrait bust of Emperor Napoleon III with c-scroll pen holder and
Category
19th Century French Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare and unusual Gorham sterling inkwell
Located in New York, NY
This is a great example of early American figural silver in the form of Armor. It retains its
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Giant crystal and silver inkwell by Thomas Johnson.
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in London, GB
An unusually large Victorian inkwell, with a hobnail cut base and hinged silver top, engraved with
Category
19th Century British Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
English Inkwell, circa 1910
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1910 cut glass inkwell.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique sterling silver inkwell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique sterling silver inkwell — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique sterling silver inkwell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique sterling silver inkwell made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique sterling silver inkwell over the years, but those crafted by John Grinsell
Sons, Tiffany
Co. and Gorham Manufacturing Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell?
An antique sterling silver inkwell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $180 and the highest can go for as much as $80,000.
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 Sterling Silver Inkwell
- What is antique sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
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