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Art Deco Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant French Art Deco Inkwell in gilt bronze and portor black marble with its white and
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Art Deco Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920
Art Deco Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920

Art Deco Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920

$779
19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. French Boulle Style Writing Box with Inkwell. It is Tortoise Shell Veneered with Brass
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Antique 19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell
19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell

19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell

$3,500
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Inkwell
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis XV style bronze inkwell features intricate asymmetrical
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Inkwell
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Inkwell

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Inkwell

$495
Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French gilt bronze and patinated bronze inkwell. Rams head design.
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Inkwell

$9,500
Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved from walnut in France, circa 1880, this unusual inkwell features foliate and floral
Category

1880s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Walnut

Antique Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880
Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880

Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880

$760
19th Century French Silver Plated over Copper Casket Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique inkwell was created in France circa 1880, made of copper and silver plated
Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Antique 19th Century French Silver Plated over Copper Casket Inkwell
19th Century French Silver Plated over Copper Casket Inkwell

19th Century French Silver Plated over Copper Casket Inkwell

$275
Albert Marionnet French Belle Époque Bronze Inkwell with Children
By Albert Marionnet
Located in Astoria, NY
Albert Marionnet (France, 1852-1910) signed neoclassical bronze inkwell, crest depicting two
Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Albert Marionnet French Belle Époque Bronze Inkwell with Children
Albert Marionnet French Belle Époque Bronze Inkwell with Children

Albert Marionnet French Belle Époque Bronze Inkwell with Children

$1,200
Large 19th Century French Patinated Spelter Inkwell with Horse
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique horse inkwell was created in France, circa 1880. The desk accessory is made
Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Spelter

Antique Large 19th Century French Patinated Spelter Inkwell with Horse
Large 19th Century French Patinated Spelter Inkwell with Horse

Large 19th Century French Patinated Spelter Inkwell with Horse

$1,300
19th Century Empire Bronze and Marble Inkwell from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning antique French gilt bronze double inkwell has a majestic eagle between the wells. The
Category

Mid-19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique 19th Century Empire Bronze and Marble Inkwell from France
19th Century Empire Bronze and Marble Inkwell from France

19th Century Empire Bronze and Marble Inkwell from France

$1,900
French Empire Style Bronze Double Inkwell With Eagle
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze double inkwell with eagle on top and rectangular green
Category

19th Century Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Style Bronze Double Inkwell With Eagle
French Empire Style Bronze Double Inkwell With Eagle

French Empire Style Bronze Double Inkwell With Eagle

$2,750
Antique Cold Painted Spelter Novelty French Bulldog Inkwell
Located in Victoria, BC
An Antique Cold Painted Spelter Novelty French Bulldog Inkwell. This unusual piece featuring a
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Spelter

Antique Cold Painted Spelter Novelty French Bulldog Inkwell
Antique Cold Painted Spelter Novelty French Bulldog Inkwell

Antique Cold Painted Spelter Novelty French Bulldog Inkwell

$550
Antique French Old Paris Porcelain Gold Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1840.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Old Paris Porcelain & Gold Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1840.
Category

Mid-19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Old Paris Porcelain Gold Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1840.
Antique French Old Paris Porcelain Gold Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1840.

Antique French Old Paris Porcelain Gold Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1840.

$1,100
Empire Style Desk Inkwell in Gilt Bronze, France, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
the sand trap, the top has 2 inkwells. France 19th century, on the Napoleon period.
Category

Mid-19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Desk Inkwell in Gilt Bronze, France, 19th Century
Empire Style Desk Inkwell in Gilt Bronze, France, 19th Century

Empire Style Desk Inkwell in Gilt Bronze, France, 19th Century

$1,858
Beautiful Large 19th Century French Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
Large and beautifully detailed 19th century French chinoiserie and gilt bronze inkwell. The inkwell
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Large 19th Century French Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Beautiful Large 19th Century French Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Beautiful Large 19th Century French Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

$6,500
19th Century French Bronze and Crystal Inkwell with Animal Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This multi-faceted antique crystal inkwell on gilt bronze platter is highly decorated with animals
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze and Crystal Inkwell with Animal Motifs
19th Century French Bronze and Crystal Inkwell with Animal Motifs

19th Century French Bronze and Crystal Inkwell with Animal Motifs

$1,960
Antique French Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Dedication Inkwell, 1896
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French cut crystal inkwell features sterling silver top with incised dedication, marked
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique French Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Dedication Inkwell, 1896
Antique French Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Dedication Inkwell, 1896

Antique French Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Dedication Inkwell, 1896

$375
French Bronze and Champleve Enamel Inkwell Encrier by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Queens, NY
French bronze and Champleve Cloisonne enamel inkwell Encrier by Ferdinand Barbedienne, circa 1870
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

French Bronze and Champleve Enamel Inkwell Encrier by Ferdinand Barbedienne
French Bronze and Champleve Enamel Inkwell Encrier by Ferdinand Barbedienne

French Bronze and Champleve Enamel Inkwell Encrier by Ferdinand Barbedienne

$1,000
Rare Grand Tour Inkwell
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Grand Tour patinated bronze and Rouge Royal marble inkwell.
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Grand Tour Inkwell
Rare Grand Tour Inkwell

Rare Grand Tour Inkwell

$4,500
French 17th Century Louis XIV Period Ormolu and Porphyry Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A truly superb and unique French 17th century Louis XIV period ormolu inkwell. This impressive
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Porphyry, Ormolu

French 17th Century Louis XIV Period Ormolu and Porphyry Inkwell
French 17th Century Louis XIV Period Ormolu and Porphyry Inkwell

French 17th Century Louis XIV Period Ormolu and Porphyry Inkwell

$37,900
French Bronze sculptural Inkwell with classical soldier by Picault 1896.
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Antwerp, BE
La Vaillance or Courage. Bronze and marble inkwell by Emile Louis Picault (1839-1915) Paris
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19th Century French Romantic French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Bronze sculptural Inkwell with classical soldier by Picault 1896.
French Bronze sculptural Inkwell with classical soldier by Picault 1896.

French Bronze sculptural Inkwell with classical soldier by Picault 1896.

$2,637
Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Old Paris porcelain one piece inkwell. Beautifully molded shell with attached inkpot, finely
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1890s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell
Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell

Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell

$275
19th Century French Green Marble Inkwell with Bronze Eagle Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your desk or study with this large inkwell, which was crafted in France, circa 1880
Category

Late 19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Green Marble Inkwell with Bronze Eagle Sculpture
19th Century French Green Marble Inkwell with Bronze Eagle Sculpture

19th Century French Green Marble Inkwell with Bronze Eagle Sculpture

$975
Finest Antique French Pink "Boulle" Inkwell / Desk Set, circa 1830
Located in Bath, GB
A truly exquisite and rare antique inkstand / desk set made in France, circa 1830. Made from fine
Category

1830s French Louis Philippe French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Finest Antique French Pink "Boulle" Inkwell / Desk Set, circa 1830
Finest Antique French Pink "Boulle" Inkwell / Desk Set, circa 1830

Finest Antique French Pink "Boulle" Inkwell / Desk Set, circa 1830

$2,467
19th Century, French, Patinated Bronze Hunting Dog and Duck Inkwell
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's desk or office with this antique dog and bird inkwell. Created in France circa
Category

Mid-19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, French, Patinated Bronze Hunting Dog and Duck Inkwell
19th Century, French, Patinated Bronze Hunting Dog and Duck Inkwell

19th Century, French, Patinated Bronze Hunting Dog and Duck Inkwell

$1,200
French Art Nouveau Pâte-de-Verre Inkwell by Walter
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau glass pâte-de-verre double inkwell by Amalric Walter, featuring a large horned
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Early 20th Century French Antique Inkwells

French Art Nouveau Pâte-de-Verre Inkwell by Walter

French Art Nouveau Pâte-de-Verre Inkwell by Walter

Napoleon III Desk Inkwell in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Napoleon III inkwell in Boulle style Marquetry in a special Queen's style marquetry composition of
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Napoleon III Desk Inkwell in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Desk Inkwell in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Desk Inkwell in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

$2,973
Antique French Empire Marble and Bronze D Ore Inkwell, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Empire marble and bronze D'Ore Inkwell, circa 1870.
Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Antique French Empire Marble and Bronze D Ore Inkwell, circa 1870
Antique French Empire Marble and Bronze D Ore Inkwell, circa 1870

Antique French Empire Marble and Bronze D Ore Inkwell, circa 1870

$850
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Blue "Sevres" Porcelain Inkwell, Circa 1860-1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Ormolu Mounted blue and gold "Sevres" porcelain inkwell with hand-painted scene
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Blue "Sevres" Porcelain Inkwell, Circa 1860-1880.
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Blue "Sevres" Porcelain Inkwell, Circa 1860-1880.

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Blue "Sevres" Porcelain Inkwell, Circa 1860-1880.

$2,300
Antique French Rococo Bronze Enameled Champleve Scroll Form Inkwell 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Rococo inkwell offers cast bronze construction in scroll and gadroon form with
Category

19th Century French Rococo French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Rococo Bronze Enameled Champleve Scroll Form Inkwell 19th C
Antique French Rococo Bronze Enameled Champleve Scroll Form Inkwell 19th C

Antique French Rococo Bronze Enameled Champleve Scroll Form Inkwell 19th C

$280
19th Century French Louis XVI style Chinoiserie Bronze and Porcelain Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
19th century French bronze inkwell depicts Samurai warriors on horseback wielding spears and flying
Category

Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI style Chinoiserie Bronze and Porcelain Inkwell
19th Century French Louis XVI style Chinoiserie Bronze and Porcelain Inkwell

19th Century French Louis XVI style Chinoiserie Bronze and Porcelain Inkwell

$2,200
Mid-19th Century Anglo-French Mold Cut Glass Inkwell
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Anglo-French mold & cut glass inkwell. Brass collar. Fine condition with a few
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Anglo-French Mold Cut Glass Inkwell
Mid-19th Century Anglo-French Mold Cut Glass Inkwell

Mid-19th Century Anglo-French Mold Cut Glass Inkwell

$295
French, Louis XVI Porcelain Inkwell Decorated with Figures in a Landscape
Located in Paris, FR
French, Louis XVI circular porcelain inkwell with a removable well and pointed lid. The inkwell has
Category

1780s French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Enamel

French, Louis XVI Porcelain Inkwell Decorated with Figures in a Landscape
French, Louis XVI Porcelain Inkwell Decorated with Figures in a Landscape

French, Louis XVI Porcelain Inkwell Decorated with Figures in a Landscape

$1,918
Rare Art Nouveau French Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Queens, NY
A Rare Art Nouveau French Ormolu and crystal inkwell Encrier by Baccarat, circa 1900, the ormolu
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Rare Art Nouveau French Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat
Rare Art Nouveau French Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat

Rare Art Nouveau French Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat

$35,000
19th Century French Barbedienne Bronze and Marble Inkwell by Edouard Lièvre
By Edouard Lievre
Located in New York, NY
19th century French Barbedienne gilded bronze and rouge griotte marble inkwell by Edouard Lièvre
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Barbedienne Bronze and Marble Inkwell by Edouard Lièvre
19th Century French Barbedienne Bronze and Marble Inkwell by Edouard Lièvre

19th Century French Barbedienne Bronze and Marble Inkwell by Edouard Lièvre

$1,800
French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell
Located in LEGNY, FR
French Napoleon III gilded brass "Boulle" marquetry and tortoise shell inkwell. Base with fauna
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell
French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell

French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell

$2,338
19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze and Marble Inkwell with Cherub
Located in Dallas, TX
This fine, antique bronze and marble inkwell was crafted in France circa 1860. The inkwell is
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze and Marble Inkwell with Cherub
19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze and Marble Inkwell with Cherub

19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze and Marble Inkwell with Cherub

$1,400
French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell
Located in LEGNY, FR
French Napoleon III gilded brass "Boulle" marquetry and tortoiseshell inkwell. Base with fauna
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell
French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell

French Napoleon III Gilded Brass "Boulle" Marquetry and Tortoise Shell Inkwell

$2,338
Early 20th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell with Eagle Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your desk or office with this large inkwell on a green marble base. Crafted in France
Category

Late 19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell with Eagle Sculpture
Early 20th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell with Eagle Sculpture

Early 20th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell with Eagle Sculpture

$750
19th Century Neoclassical Brass Inkwell
Located in Savannah, GA
Very ornate and substantial 19th French bronze footed inkwell in the neoclassical style. Features
Category

1860s French Neoclassical French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Neoclassical Brass Inkwell
19th Century Neoclassical Brass Inkwell

19th Century Neoclassical Brass Inkwell

$795
19th Century Rococo Style French Bronze Ormolu Desk Double Inkwell Encrier
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This fine 19th century encrier or inkwell is cast in Rococo revival with swirling weaves, scrolls
Category

Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Rococo Style French Bronze Ormolu Desk Double Inkwell Encrier
19th Century Rococo Style French Bronze Ormolu Desk Double Inkwell Encrier

19th Century Rococo Style French Bronze Ormolu Desk Double Inkwell Encrier

$650
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Double Inkwell with Bronze Eagle Surmount
Located in Hixson, TN
A fine 19th century French bronze and marble double inkwell with bronze eagle surmount. There are
Category

19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Double Inkwell with Bronze Eagle Surmount
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Double Inkwell with Bronze Eagle Surmount

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Double Inkwell with Bronze Eagle Surmount

$4,000
Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell
Located in Hudson, NY
A very nicely made and detailed gilt bronze inkwell of the Charles X period. The use of
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell
Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell

Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell

$1,600
French Napoléon III 19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Bambou Tors Décor
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period Baccarat crystal desk inkwell from the late 19th century with Bamboo
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

French Napoléon III 19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Bambou Tors Décor
French Napoléon III 19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Bambou Tors Décor

French Napoléon III 19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Bambou Tors Décor

$795
19th century nautilus inkwell/paperweight
Located in London, GB
À beautiful bronze patinated iron inkwell/paperweight in the shape of a nautilus shell.
Category

19th Century French Belle Époque French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Iron

19th century nautilus inkwell/paperweight
19th century nautilus inkwell/paperweight

19th century nautilus inkwell/paperweight

$494
French 1900 Antique Chinoiserie Champlevé Enameled Inkwell in Brass Cut Glass
Located in Miami, FL
French champlevé inkwell. An elusive antique inkwell, created in France, with chinoiserie
Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

French 1900 Antique Chinoiserie Champlevé Enameled Inkwell in Brass Cut Glass
French 1900 Antique Chinoiserie Champlevé Enameled Inkwell in Brass Cut Glass

French 1900 Antique Chinoiserie Champlevé Enameled Inkwell in Brass Cut Glass

$698
Art Nouveau Inkwell by Nodon
By Nodon
Located in Paris, FR
Small, gilt bronze inkwell, sculpted to portray a young woman swimming in the waves of the sea
Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Art Nouveau Inkwell by Nodon
Art Nouveau Inkwell by Nodon

Art Nouveau Inkwell by Nodon

$2,278
Inkwell Napoleon III Period, 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Inkwell Napoleon III Period, 1880, in painted and gilded porcelain and gilded bronze, portraits of
Category

1880s French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Inkwell Napoleon III Period, 1880
Inkwell Napoleon III Period, 1880

Inkwell Napoleon III Period, 1880

$3,357
Antique French Ormolu "DuBarry Rose" Pink Jeweled-Enamel Inkwell Pen, 1860 s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Ormolu and "DuBarry Rose" lovely pink jeweled-enamel inkwell with pen, Circa 1860
Category

1860s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu "DuBarry Rose" Pink Jeweled-Enamel Inkwell Pen, 1860 s
Antique French Ormolu "DuBarry Rose" Pink Jeweled-Enamel Inkwell Pen, 1860 s

Antique French Ormolu "DuBarry Rose" Pink Jeweled-Enamel Inkwell Pen, 1860 s

$3,300
Antique French Napoleon III Bronze Grand Tour Novelty Drum Desk Inkwell 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique French 'Grand Tour' bronze novelty inkwell modeled as a drum, circa 1850. The
Category

1840s French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III Bronze Grand Tour Novelty Drum Desk Inkwell 1850
Antique French Napoleon III Bronze Grand Tour Novelty Drum Desk Inkwell 1850

Antique French Napoleon III Bronze Grand Tour Novelty Drum Desk Inkwell 1850

$395
Rococo French Bronze Ormolu Desk Inkwell Encrier by Paul Sormani, 19th Century
By Paul Sormani
Located in Queens, NY
French bronze ormolu desk inkwell Encrier by Paul Sormani. Late 19th century. Signed P
Category

19th Century French Rococo French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Rococo French Bronze Ormolu Desk Inkwell Encrier by Paul Sormani, 19th Century
Rococo French Bronze Ormolu Desk Inkwell Encrier by Paul Sormani, 19th Century

Rococo French Bronze Ormolu Desk Inkwell Encrier by Paul Sormani, 19th Century

$2,000
French Art Deco Inkwell, Polished Bronze, Pencil Tray, Desk Tray
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful Art Deco inkwell in typical design. Beautiful condition.
Category

1920s French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Inkwell, Polished Bronze, Pencil Tray, Desk Tray
French Art Deco Inkwell, Polished Bronze, Pencil Tray, Desk Tray

French Art Deco Inkwell, Polished Bronze, Pencil Tray, Desk Tray

$431
Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Inkwell and Stamp Rest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 19th century French crystal inkwell features a gilt bronze case and lid detailed with
Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Inkwell and Stamp Rest
Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Inkwell and Stamp Rest

Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Inkwell and Stamp Rest

$695 / set
French Gilt-Bronze and Pink Sèvres Porcelain Inkwell Letter Holder, circa 1880
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Queens, NY
A French gilt bronze and pink Sèvres Porcelain inkwell and letter holder, circa 1880 With
Category

Late 19th Century French Rococo French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt-Bronze and Pink Sèvres Porcelain Inkwell Letter Holder, circa 1880
French Gilt-Bronze and Pink Sèvres Porcelain Inkwell Letter Holder, circa 1880

French Gilt-Bronze and Pink Sèvres Porcelain Inkwell Letter Holder, circa 1880

$2,000
Rare French Ormolu and Diamond-Cut Crystal Figural Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Queens, NY
A rare French Ormolu and diamond-cut crystal figural inkwell Encrier by Baccarat, circa 1875
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Rare French Ormolu and Diamond-Cut Crystal Figural Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat
Rare French Ormolu and Diamond-Cut Crystal Figural Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat

Rare French Ormolu and Diamond-Cut Crystal Figural Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat

$35,000
French Empire Style Marble and Bronze Inkwell with Letter Opener, circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
From France, this elegant marble and gilt bronze inkwell and letter opener has been done in the
Category

Mid-19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Style Marble and Bronze Inkwell with Letter Opener, circa 1860
French Empire Style Marble and Bronze Inkwell with Letter Opener, circa 1860

French Empire Style Marble and Bronze Inkwell with Letter Opener, circa 1860

$1,200
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your office desk with this large Empire style inkwell. Created in France circa 1870 and
Category

Mid-19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base

19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base

$1,200
Louis-Ernest Barrias (French, 1841 - 1905) Ormolu Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell
By Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in Queens, NY
Inkwell/Encrier. La Nature se Dévoilant Devant la Science. "Nature revealing herself to
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19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Louis-Ernest Barrias (French, 1841 - 1905) Ormolu Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Louis-Ernest Barrias (French, 1841 - 1905) Ormolu Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell

Louis-Ernest Barrias (French, 1841 - 1905) Ormolu Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell

$7,000
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French Antique Inkwells For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of French antique inkwells available for sale. Each of these unique French antique inkwells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. There are all kinds of French antique inkwells available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Art Nouveau and Neoclassical French antique inkwells are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made French antique inkwells over the years, but those made by Armand Guénard, Ferdinand Barbedienne and E. Dreyfous are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are French Antique Inkwells?

Prices for French antique inkwells can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French antique inkwells begin at $175 and can go as high as $15,462, while the average can fetch as much as $1,228.

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 French Antique Inkwells
  • How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.

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