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A 19th c. Blackforest Carved Wooden Owl Inkstand
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th Century Black Forest carving of an owl standing on a inkstand base. Good color and finely detailed carving
Category

19th Century German Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood

Antique A 19th c. Blackforest Carved Wooden Owl Inkstand

A 19th c. Blackforest Carved Wooden Owl Inkstand

$2,800
Scottish Silver and Black Forest Ink Well Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
Scottish silver mounted ink wells with antlers and hoofs on Black Forest base carved with Thistles and hoofs. The ink well tops have silver Stag heads on the top of each well.
Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Silver

Antique Scottish Silver and Black Forest Ink Well Set
Scottish Silver and Black Forest Ink Well Set

Scottish Silver and Black Forest Ink Well Set

$2,995
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 Wood Inkwell

Materials

Metal

Antique A Regency Mahogany, Sheffield plate and Sterling Silver Inkstand
A Regency Mahogany, Sheffield plate and Sterling Silver Inkstand

A Regency Mahogany, Sheffield plate and Sterling Silver Inkstand

$3,400
French Louis XVI Chinoiserie Encrier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI style chinoiserie and dore' bronze encrier. Beautiful piece to add to any writing desk. Sure to make a statement!
Category

1850s Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Chinoiserie Encrier
French Louis XVI Chinoiserie Encrier

French Louis XVI Chinoiserie Encrier

$10,780
Art Nouveau Desk Blotter with Embossed Brass Decoration
Located in Marbella, ES
Art Nouveau desk Blotter with embossed brass decoration.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Desk Blotter with Embossed Brass Decoration
Art Nouveau Desk Blotter with Embossed Brass Decoration

Art Nouveau Desk Blotter with Embossed Brass Decoration

$1,423
19th Century Dog-Shaped Scrip in the Shape of a Bronze Hat
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century dog-shaped scrip in the shape of a bronze hat.
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century Dog-Shaped Scrip in the Shape of a Bronze Hat
19th Century Dog-Shaped Scrip in the Shape of a Bronze Hat

19th Century Dog-Shaped Scrip in the Shape of a Bronze Hat

$2,373
19th Century French Oversized Boulle Ink Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century stunning French oversized Boulle ink stand with a single drawer. The ink stand is embellished with tortoise shell and doré bronze mounts.
Category

19th Century French Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Oversized Boulle Ink Stand
19th Century French Oversized Boulle Ink Stand

19th Century French Oversized Boulle Ink Stand

$13,500
Charles X Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Walnut Inkstand
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of circular form with round cast and chased serpent handle on a baluster stem and circular base mounted with paired turned rings enclosing three cylindrical cut glass containers alte...
Category

19th Century French Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Charles X Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Walnut Inkstand
Charles X Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Walnut Inkstand

Charles X Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Walnut Inkstand

$1,500
Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand
Located in Montreal, QC
This inkstand exemplifies the excellence of French decorative accessories of the period. The design is well-thought out with everted edges, a trough-shaped depression for pens and ev...
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand
Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand

Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand

$1,900
Black Forest Wood Carved Inkwell
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
In the form of an owl with a hinged head and glass eyes.
Category

1890s Swiss Antique Wood Inkwell

Black Forest Wood Carved Inkwell
Black Forest Wood Carved Inkwell

Black Forest Wood Carved Inkwell

$2,256
Inkwell in Boulle Marquetry
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Inkwell in Boulle Marquetry with its bottle, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Measures: H: 9 cm
Category

19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood

Inkwell in Boulle Marquetry
Inkwell in Boulle Marquetry

Inkwell in Boulle Marquetry

$3,797
Tunbridge Ware Writing Stand with Faceted Inkwells c1870
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Wells, Kent Decoration : Two faceted inkwells flank a small central compartment (often used for stand
Category

1870s British Victorian Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Ware Writing Stand with Faceted Inkwells c1870
Tunbridge Ware Writing Stand with Faceted Inkwells c1870

Tunbridge Ware Writing Stand with Faceted Inkwells c1870

$615
English Desk Set with Inkwells and Stationery Box
Located in Austin, TX
with hinged cover, on two turned legs, opening to two fitted cut-glass and brass inkwells. With key.
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Brass

English Desk Set with Inkwells and Stationery Box
English Desk Set with Inkwells and Stationery Box

English Desk Set with Inkwells and Stationery Box

$2,895
Antique English Lap Desk Wedgwood Mount
Located in New Orleans, LA
interior is lined with Coromandel wood and has original inkwells,pen nib holder and dip pen and writing
Category

19th Century English Antique Wood Inkwell

Antique English Lap Desk Wedgwood Mount
Antique English Lap Desk Wedgwood Mount

Antique English Lap Desk Wedgwood Mount

$2,800
Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Ink Set Encrier Acanthus Grand Tour Regency
Located in Dublin, Ireland
losses. Some vertigris staining at base, see final image, original weighted wood panel underneath
Category

19th Century French Regency Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Ink Set Encrier Acanthus Grand Tour Regency
Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Ink Set Encrier Acanthus Grand Tour Regency

Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Ink Set Encrier Acanthus Grand Tour Regency

$278
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a bear. Nice addition to your room
Category

1890s German Black Forest Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s

$245
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Owl Inkwell German Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s black forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of an owl. Nice addition to
Category

Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Wood

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Owl Inkwell German Antique, 1900s
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Owl Inkwell German Antique, 1900s

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Owl Inkwell German Antique, 1900s

$445
German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat in Boot inkwell from the Early 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A German Black Forest carved wood cat in boot inkwell from the early 20th century. Whether this
Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood

German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat in Boot inkwell from the Early 1900s
German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat in Boot inkwell from the Early 1900s

German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat in Boot inkwell from the Early 1900s

$1,950
Carved Victorian Pig Wooden Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The carved pig with slight cracks ink stains and a loose hinge and minor loss to tail. Obviously much used and well loved.
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood

Carved Victorian Pig Wooden Inkwell, 19th Century
Carved Victorian Pig Wooden Inkwell, 19th Century

Carved Victorian Pig Wooden Inkwell, 19th Century

$950
Antique Novelty Black Forest Hare Inkwell, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
It's so rare to find a novelty inkwell in the form of a Hare, I have only had one before several
Category

1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood

Antique Novelty Black Forest Hare Inkwell, circa 1890
Antique Novelty Black Forest Hare Inkwell, circa 1890

Antique Novelty Black Forest Hare Inkwell, circa 1890

$1,087
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell England, circa 1860s Presenting a
Category

19th Century English High Victorian Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog Inkwell

$1,195
English 19th Century Victorian Period Crystal Inkwell Carried by Four Children
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period crystal inkwell from the 19th century, with gilded children. Created in
Category

19th Century English Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Glass, Wood

English 19th Century Victorian Period Crystal Inkwell Carried by Four Children
English 19th Century Victorian Period Crystal Inkwell Carried by Four Children

English 19th Century Victorian Period Crystal Inkwell Carried by Four Children

$145
19th Century Carved English Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Doberman Inkwell
Located in Haarlem, NL
Beautiful original 19th century carved heavy wooden Victorian era dog inkwell with hinged head that
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Brass

19th Century Carved English Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Doberman Inkwell
19th Century Carved English Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Doberman Inkwell

19th Century Carved English Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Doberman Inkwell

$1,600
Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Bulldog Doberman Inkwells
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of two very beautiful original 19th century carved heavy wooden Victorian era dog inkwells with
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Bulldog Doberman Inkwells
Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Bulldog Doberman Inkwells

Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Victorian Bulldog Doberman Inkwells

$2,950
Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Carved Victorian Bulldog Inkwells
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of two very cute original 19th century carved wooden Victorian era bulldog or boxer inkwells
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Carved Victorian Bulldog Inkwells
Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Carved Victorian Bulldog Inkwells

Two 19th Century Lignum Vitae or Pockwood Carved Victorian Bulldog Inkwells

$2,950
Dutch Silver Inkwell from Fa. J.M. Van Kempen Sons 19th Century
Located in Delft, NL
A silver inkwell from Fa. J.M. van Kempen & Sons 19th century Fa. J.M. van Kempen & Sons 1858
Category

19th Century Dutch Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Dutch Silver Inkwell from Fa. J.M. Van Kempen Sons 19th Century
Dutch Silver Inkwell from Fa. J.M. Van Kempen Sons 19th Century

Dutch Silver Inkwell from Fa. J.M. Van Kempen Sons 19th Century

$2,669
Swiss Antique 19th Century Black Forest Dog inkwell desk accessory hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved
Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood

Swiss Antique 19th Century Black Forest Dog inkwell desk accessory hand carved
Swiss Antique 19th Century Black Forest Dog inkwell desk accessory hand carved

Swiss Antique 19th Century Black Forest Dog inkwell desk accessory hand carved

$1,655
19th Century Black Forest Carved Wooden Inkwell with Bird, Acorns and Oak Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A German Black Forest wooden inkwell from the 19th century, with hand-carved bird, acorns and oak
Category

19th Century German Black Forest Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Wooden Inkwell with Bird, Acorns and Oak Leaves
19th Century Black Forest Carved Wooden Inkwell with Bird, Acorns and Oak Leaves

19th Century Black Forest Carved Wooden Inkwell with Bird, Acorns and Oak Leaves

$750
Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved
Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Glass, Wood

Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass

Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass

$1,465
Antique German Black Forest Hand-Carved Top Hat Elephant Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique German Black Forest figural ink well features hand-carved elephant with top hat and spectacles; ebonized hat, tusks and eyes; top hat opens to copper well inset, 19th century...
Category

19th Century German Black Forest Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood

Antique German Black Forest Hand-Carved Top Hat Elephant Inkwell, 19th Century
Antique German Black Forest Hand-Carved Top Hat Elephant Inkwell, 19th Century

Antique German Black Forest Hand-Carved Top Hat Elephant Inkwell, 19th Century

$750
19th C. French Boulle Inlay Inkwell with Bronze Mounts and Cut Glass Vessels
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant antique Louis XV Boulle inlaid inkwell with bronze mounts from Paris, France, circa 1880
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

19th C. French Boulle Inlay Inkwell with Bronze Mounts and Cut Glass Vessels
19th C. French Boulle Inlay Inkwell with Bronze Mounts and Cut Glass Vessels

19th C. French Boulle Inlay Inkwell with Bronze Mounts and Cut Glass Vessels

$1,600
Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
boxed inkwell crafted in wood and carefully embellished around, with faux tortoise shell. It is fitted
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling

Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling

$798
Bronze and Ebonized Wood Double Inkstand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An equestrian themed bronze and wood double inkstand. The footed base supporting the oval black
Category

19th Century European Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Ebonized Wood Double Inkstand
Bronze and Ebonized Wood Double Inkstand

Bronze and Ebonized Wood Double Inkstand

$1,495
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 Wood Inkwell

Materials

Metal

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Desktop Catchall German Antique, 1890s
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Desktop Catchall German Antique, 1890s

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Desktop Catchall German Antique, 1890s

$345
Ignatius Taschner German, 1871-1913 Jugendstil Giraffe Mounted Ink Stand
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
mounted removable lidded glass inkwell. The stand has a slight domed shape with raised lip pen rests to
Category

Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Brass, Copper

Ignatius Taschner German, 1871-1913 Jugendstil Giraffe Mounted Ink Stand
Ignatius Taschner German, 1871-1913 Jugendstil Giraffe Mounted Ink Stand

Ignatius Taschner German, 1871-1913 Jugendstil Giraffe Mounted Ink Stand

$663
19th Century Black Forest Carved Box
Located in London, GB
A Black Forest carved box Constructed from stained and patinated Lindenwood, the lockable box carved to resemble a tied sheaf with its accompanying sickle; a mother hen and her ch...
Category

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Box
19th Century Black Forest Carved Box

19th Century Black Forest Carved Box

$8,890
Black Forest Wood Carved Bear Statue Inkwell German Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s black forest wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to
Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Bear Statue Inkwell German Antique 1900s
Black Forest Wood Carved Bear Statue Inkwell German Antique 1900s

Black Forest Wood Carved Bear Statue Inkwell German Antique 1900s

$310
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bird Pen Holder Inkwell Catchall German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Barrel with a Bird
Category

1890s German Black Forest Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bird Pen Holder Inkwell Catchall German Antique
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bird Pen Holder Inkwell Catchall German Antique

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bird Pen Holder Inkwell Catchall German Antique

$380
Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes and Brass Inkwell
Located in Lisse, NL
Small and rare owl sculpture inkwell. Given the fact that owls are the international symbol for
Category

Early 20th Century European Black Forest Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes and Brass Inkwell
Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes and Brass Inkwell

Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes and Brass Inkwell

$682
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Inkstand with Owl on Books Sculpture Inkwells
Located in Lisse, NL
'composition' mixed with the warm patina of the antique wood is what makes this aesthetically pleasing inkstand
Category

Early 20th Century European Black Forest Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Inkstand with Owl on Books Sculpture Inkwells
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Inkstand with Owl on Books Sculpture Inkwells

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Inkstand with Owl on Books Sculpture Inkwells

$1,661
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 Wood Inkwell

Materials

Metal

Antique English Inkwells On Metal and Wood Base
Antique English Inkwells On Metal and Wood Base

Antique English Inkwells On Metal and Wood Base

$185
Figural Inkwell of a Dog in Carved Wood
Located in Culver City, CA
Carved in the Black Forest manner, circa 1900, each inkwell represents a puppy with character
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Wood Inkwell

Figural Inkwell of a Dog in Carved Wood
Figural Inkwell of a Dog in Carved Wood

Figural Inkwell of a Dog in Carved Wood

$495
German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat Inkwell and Pen Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
. It is highly detailed and realistic with glass eyes, originally used as an inkwell, as the head tilts
Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood

German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat Inkwell and Pen Holder
German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat Inkwell and Pen Holder

German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat Inkwell and Pen Holder

$850
Wine Barrel Inkwell
Located in Charleston, SC
A lovely and rare inkwell in the shape of a wine barrel on stand.
Category

19th Century British Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood, Glass

Wine Barrel Inkwell
Wine Barrel Inkwell

Wine Barrel Inkwell

$875
Black Forest Inkwell
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A handsome and whimsical vintage Black Forest inkwell of a bear cub motif. Hand carved and painted
Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood, Paint

Black Forest Inkwell
Black Forest Inkwell

Black Forest Inkwell

$950
Late 19th Century Inkwell or Inkstand with Wood, Brass and Glass
Located in Raalte, NL
Lovely designed 19th century wooden inkstand or inkwell with glass ink pots and decorated with
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Inkwell or Inkstand with Wood, Brass and Glass
Late 19th Century Inkwell or Inkstand with Wood, Brass and Glass

Late 19th Century Inkwell or Inkstand with Wood, Brass and Glass

$1,127
Louis XV Inkwell / Standish, Circa 1770
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted porcelain and coromandel lacquer standish with three gilt-bronze mounted blanc de chine porcelain dishes.
Category

19th Century French Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Inkwell / Standish, Circa 1770
Louis XV Inkwell / Standish, Circa 1770

Louis XV Inkwell / Standish, Circa 1770

$7,500
Cris Agterberg Amsterdam School Inkwell with Batik Decoration
By Cris Agterberg
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Amsterdam School inkwell with batik decoration by Cris Agterberg. The object consists of three
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood

Cris Agterberg Amsterdam School Inkwell with Batik Decoration
Cris Agterberg Amsterdam School Inkwell with Batik Decoration

Cris Agterberg Amsterdam School Inkwell with Batik Decoration

$533
19th Century Bronze and Wood Figural Desk Set
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century Bronze and Wood Figural Desk Set with twin crystal ink bottles with bronze lids and a
Category

19th Century French Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze and Wood Figural Desk Set
19th Century Bronze and Wood Figural Desk Set

19th Century Bronze and Wood Figural Desk Set

$1,250
Collection of Black Forest Ink Stands/Bottles
Located in New York, NY
A selection from our collection of Black Forest inkwells, decorative carvings, pen trays, etc
Category

19th Century Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood

Collection of Black Forest Ink Stands/Bottles
Collection of Black Forest Ink Stands/Bottles

Collection of Black Forest Ink Stands/Bottles

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 Wood Inkwell

Materials

Silver, Brass

19th Century Silver and Brass Mixed Metal Helmet Ink Well on Wooden Base
19th Century Silver and Brass Mixed Metal Helmet Ink Well on Wooden Base

19th Century Silver and Brass Mixed Metal Helmet Ink Well on Wooden Base

$375
Revolver Ink Well
Located in New York, NY
An incredible walnut and brass revolver style ink well. This hand made novel desk piece is great looking and a stand out way to hide the ink bottle on the desk. The revolving cylin...
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Revolver Ink Well
Revolver Ink Well

Revolver Ink Well

$2,650
Two Antique Carved Ink Wells Black Forest Bears
Located in Stutton, GB
Two antique carved ink wells, Black Forest bears with lift up lids original glass eyes [one ink pot missing] Lovely color.
Category

1860s European Black Forest Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood

Two Antique Carved Ink Wells Black Forest Bears
Two Antique Carved Ink Wells Black Forest Bears

Two Antique Carved Ink Wells Black Forest Bears

$711
19TH Century English Letterbox / Lap Desk / Inkstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine 19th Century example fashioned with burl walnut. Superb attention to detail. A versatile and eye-catching piece. The piece has been measured in closed position. .
Category

19th Century English Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Brass

19TH Century English Letterbox / Lap Desk / Inkstand
19TH Century English Letterbox / Lap Desk / Inkstand

19TH Century English Letterbox / Lap Desk / Inkstand

$1,495
Secessionist Period Inkwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Secessionist period roll top inkwell set by Erhard and Son having brass motifs inlaid into
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Secessionist Period Inkwell

Secessionist Period Inkwell

$2,800
Wooden Cat Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Wooden cat inkwell
Category

19th Century British Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Wood

Wooden Cat Inkwell
Wooden Cat Inkwell

Wooden Cat Inkwell

$750
Letter rack with inkwell
Located in Port Chester, NY
Charming letter holder, like a picket fence,with a silver-plated top inkwell and a place for your
Category

19th Century English Antique Wood Inkwell

Materials

Silver

Letter rack with inkwell
Letter rack with inkwell

Letter rack with inkwell

$180
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Antique Wood Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique wood inkwell you’re looking for. An antique wood inkwell — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique wood 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 wood inkwell, designed in the Victorian, Art Nouveau or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique wood inkwell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Black Forest, C. V. Bergen Co. and Charles-Guillaume Diehl produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Wood Inkwell?

The average selling price for an antique wood inkwell at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $145 on the low end and $34,028 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.

Questions About Antique Wood Inkwell
  • How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.

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