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Antique French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Double Inkwell Ink Stand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Regal gilt bronze double inkwell with marble base. The center bust of Homere flanked by two gilt
Category

1880s French Neoclassical French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Double Inkwell Ink Stand
Antique French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Double Inkwell Ink Stand

Antique French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Double Inkwell Ink Stand

$2,250
Art Nouveau French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Nautical Mermaid Inkwell, circa 1910
By Baccarat
Located in Queens, NY
Art Nouveau French gilt bronze and crystal Nautical Mermaid Inkwell, attributed to Baccarat, circa
Category

19th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Nautical Mermaid Inkwell, circa 1910
Art Nouveau French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Nautical Mermaid Inkwell, circa 1910

Art Nouveau French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Nautical Mermaid Inkwell, circa 1910

$6,000
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Elm and Walnut Bear Sculpture Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Black Forest inkwell was crafted in the Alps mountains of France, circa 1880. The
Category

Late 19th Century French Black Forest French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Walnut, Glass, Elm

Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Carved Elm and Walnut Bear Sculpture Inkwell
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Elm and Walnut Bear Sculpture Inkwell

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Elm and Walnut Bear Sculpture Inkwell

$1,200
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Horse Sculpture Signed P.J. Mêne
By P.J. Mêne
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique signed inkwell in a man’s office. Created in France, circa 1870, the
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Horse Sculpture Signed P.J. Mêne
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Horse Sculpture Signed P.J. Mêne

19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Horse Sculpture Signed P.J. Mêne

$1,100
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XVI style inkwell features a marble base surrounded by a
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Bronze

Antique Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

$850
Bronze Inkwell of a Sleeping Putto
Located in Paris, FR
Small bronze inkwell dating from the first part of the 19th century. The lid of the inkwell
Category

1850s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Inkwell of a Sleeping Putto
Bronze Inkwell of a Sleeping Putto

Bronze Inkwell of a Sleeping Putto

$2,870
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 French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Silver, Bronze, Copper

Antique 20th Century Art Nouveau Silvered Bronze Stork Inkwell by Albert Cheuret, France
20th Century Art Nouveau Silvered Bronze Stork Inkwell by Albert Cheuret, France

20th Century Art Nouveau Silvered Bronze Stork Inkwell by Albert Cheuret, France

$3,100
Napoleon III Inkwell by Maison Giroux
By Maison Giroux
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleon III inkwell by Maison Giroux, in the form of a classical urn on an oval base with a
Category

1860s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ivory, Tulipwood

Antique Napoleon III Inkwell by Maison Giroux
Napoleon III Inkwell by Maison Giroux

Napoleon III Inkwell by Maison Giroux

$5,288
Bronze and Porcelain Chinoiseri style Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality Bronze and porcelain Chinoiseri style inkwell in the shape of Seated Budah
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze and Porcelain Chinoiseri style Inkwell
Bronze and Porcelain Chinoiseri style Inkwell

Bronze and Porcelain Chinoiseri style Inkwell

$7,500
19th Century Inkwell "Child in Drum"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Inkwell "Child in Drum". Whimsical design. Glass lined inkwell interior with attached
Category

19th Century French Victorian French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Inkwell "Child in Drum"
19th Century Inkwell "Child in Drum"

19th Century Inkwell "Child in Drum"

$636
Restauration Gilt Bronze Inkwell, Hive Design
Located in Paris, FR
Small, gilt bronze inkwell in the shape of a hive. The inkwell cover is decorated with sheaves of
Category

Early 19th Century French Restauration French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Restauration Gilt Bronze Inkwell, Hive Design
Restauration Gilt Bronze Inkwell, Hive Design

Restauration Gilt Bronze Inkwell, Hive Design

$2,870
French 19th Century Louis XVI Greek Style Ormolu Inkwell Boin-Taburet Paris
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French 19th century Louis XVI style Ormolu inkwell An Ormolu Double inkwell decorated with
Category

1880s French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Greek Style Ormolu Inkwell Boin-Taburet Paris
French 19th Century Louis XVI Greek Style Ormolu Inkwell Boin-Taburet Paris

French 19th Century Louis XVI Greek Style Ormolu Inkwell Boin-Taburet Paris

$3,348
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Mures Inkwell
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent glass 'Mures' Inkwell, with blue stained details. Pattern features
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Mures Inkwell
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Mures Inkwell

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Mures Inkwell

$3,626
Porcelain Bronze Inkwell Attributed to L Escalier de Cristal, France, c. 1880
By L Escalier de Cristal
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming Louis XV style polychrome porcelain and gilded bronze inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de
Category

1880s French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Porcelain Bronze Inkwell Attributed to L Escalier de Cristal, France, c. 1880
Porcelain Bronze Inkwell Attributed to L Escalier de Cristal, France, c. 1880

Porcelain Bronze Inkwell Attributed to L Escalier de Cristal, France, c. 1880

$6,219 / item
Early 20th Century French Green Marble and Bronze Inkwell with Eagle and Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your desk or study with this elegant inkwell. Crafted in France, circa 1920, the antique
Category

Late 19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Green Marble and Bronze Inkwell with Eagle and Mounts
Early 20th Century French Green Marble and Bronze Inkwell with Eagle and Mounts

Early 20th Century French Green Marble and Bronze Inkwell with Eagle and Mounts

$995
Charles X Inkwell with Mermaid Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Charles X inkwell crafted in marble and gilt bronze. This exquisite desk piece features two
Category

19th Century French Charles X French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Charles X Inkwell with Mermaid Decoration
Charles X Inkwell with Mermaid Decoration

Charles X Inkwell with Mermaid Decoration

$5,501
A Japanese Lacquer And Gilted Bronze Inkwell
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A japanese lacquer and gilted bronze inkwell France, Louis the XVIth
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

A Japanese Lacquer And Gilted Bronze Inkwell
A Japanese Lacquer And Gilted Bronze Inkwell

A Japanese Lacquer And Gilted Bronze Inkwell

$7,176
Louis XV Style Ormolu Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Beautiful 19th century Louis XV style ormolu inkwell. The C-scroll and foliate shaped encrier
Category

19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Ormolu Inkwell, 19th Century
Louis XV Style Ormolu Inkwell, 19th Century

Louis XV Style Ormolu Inkwell, 19th Century

$1,600
An Early 20th Century Faux Book Inkwell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An Early 20th Century Faux Book Inkwell with Original Quill Pens
Category

Early 20th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Paper, Leather, Glass, Feathers

An Early 20th Century Faux Book Inkwell
An Early 20th Century Faux Book Inkwell

An Early 20th Century Faux Book Inkwell

$1,200
Early 19th Century Ormolu Inkwell with Cornucopias
Located in Paris, FR
Small Restauration inkwell in ormolu or gilt bronze. The inkwell features a young woman holding
Category

Early 19th Century French Restauration French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Ormolu Inkwell with Cornucopias
Early 19th Century Ormolu Inkwell with Cornucopias

Early 19th Century Ormolu Inkwell with Cornucopias

$2,152
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Office inkwell in Siena yellow marble and bronze Napoleon III 19th century 34cm x 20cm Very good
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

$1,148
19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
19th century malachite inkwell. The circular plate for resting a fountain pen houses a crystal
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

$3,229
Antique Cut Crystal Glass Silver Plate Inkwell
Located in London, England
A large and beautiful French late Victorian antique cut lead crystal glass inkwell with a silver
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze

Antique Cut Crystal Glass Silver Plate Inkwell
Antique Cut Crystal Glass Silver Plate Inkwell

Antique Cut Crystal Glass Silver Plate Inkwell

$377
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
messengers. This inkwell represents the taste for polychromy under Napoleon III during the second empire
Category

1860s French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell

$4,879
Late 19th Century Novelty Boxwood Dog’s Head Inkwell
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late 19th century novelty boxwood dog’s head inkwell, modelled and painted as a black and tan
Category

1880s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Boxwood

Late 19th Century Novelty Boxwood Dog’s Head Inkwell
Late 19th Century Novelty Boxwood Dog’s Head Inkwell

Late 19th Century Novelty Boxwood Dog’s Head Inkwell

$1,579
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell of a Baby Wearing a Bonnet on a Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell of a Baby on a turned green variegated marble base. This
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Inkwell of a Baby Wearing a Bonnet on a Marble Base
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell of a Baby Wearing a Bonnet on a Marble Base

19th Century French Bronze Inkwell of a Baby Wearing a Bonnet on a Marble Base

$1,250
19th Century Bronze Neoclassical Inkwell and Blotter Set
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast from solid bronze, this elegant 19th century bronze neoclassical Inkwell includes a blotter
Category

1870s French Neoclassical French Antique Inkwells

19th Century Bronze Neoclassical Inkwell and Blotter Set
19th Century Bronze Neoclassical Inkwell and Blotter Set

19th Century Bronze Neoclassical Inkwell and Blotter Set

$498
An Ormolu and Coromandel Lacquer Inkwell, circa 1880
By L Escalier de Cristal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An Ormolu and Coromandel Lacquer Inkwell, circa 1880 Chiseled and gilded bronze inkwell composed of
Category

1870s French Chinoiserie French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

An Ormolu and Coromandel Lacquer Inkwell, circa 1880
An Ormolu and Coromandel Lacquer Inkwell, circa 1880

An Ormolu and Coromandel Lacquer Inkwell, circa 1880

$1,853
René Lalique Clear Frosted Glass Trois Papillons Inkwell
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
' Inkwell with some signs of light blue staining. Moulded and engraved makers mark, 'R. LALIQUE FRANCE
Category

1910s French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass

René Lalique Clear Frosted Glass Trois Papillons Inkwell
René Lalique Clear Frosted Glass Trois Papillons Inkwell

René Lalique Clear Frosted Glass Trois Papillons Inkwell

$3,475
Large Neoclassical Style Bronze and Sienna Marble Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
Neoclassical styled inkwell on a single slab of Sienna marble. Winged lions supporting a central
Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Neoclassical Style Bronze and Sienna Marble Inkwell
Large Neoclassical Style Bronze and Sienna Marble Inkwell

Large Neoclassical Style Bronze and Sienna Marble Inkwell

$575
Inkwell of Maurice Bouval in Bronze, Founder Collin
By Maurice Bouval
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Inkwell of Maurice Bouval in bronze, Founder Collin Measures: H 16cm, L 26cm, L 20cm.
Category

1910s French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Inkwell of Maurice Bouval in Bronze, Founder Collin
Inkwell of Maurice Bouval in Bronze, Founder Collin

Inkwell of Maurice Bouval in Bronze, Founder Collin

$6,578
Antique Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell, Early 19th Century
By Old Paris
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique early 19C Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell Additional information: Materials: Porcelain
Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell, Early 19th Century
Antique Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell, Early 19th Century

Antique Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell, Early 19th Century

$995
Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Birds, from the 1830s
Located in Paris, FR
This small gilt bronze inkwell from the Restauration period takes the form of a wicker basket with
Category

1830s French Restauration French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Birds, from the 1830s
Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Birds, from the 1830s

Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Birds, from the 1830s

$2,631
Crystal Table Top with Two Inkwells, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal table top with two inkwells, 19th century Rare crystal, brass and blue opaline table top
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Crystal Table Top with Two Inkwells, 19th Century
Crystal Table Top with Two Inkwells, 19th Century

Crystal Table Top with Two Inkwells, 19th Century

$2,750
Maison Marnyhac, Inkwell in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
By Maison Marnyhac 1
Located in Beaune, FR
Inkwell in gilded bronze signed on the back "Maison MARNYHAC - 1 rue de la Paix - Paris". The
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Maison Marnyhac, Inkwell in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Maison Marnyhac, Inkwell in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

Maison Marnyhac, Inkwell in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

$1,315
Rene Lalique Clear and Frosted Glass Cernay Inkwell
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass 'Cernay' Inkwell. This pattern features a cluster of berries
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Rene Lalique Clear and Frosted Glass Cernay Inkwell
Rene Lalique Clear and Frosted Glass Cernay Inkwell

Rene Lalique Clear and Frosted Glass Cernay Inkwell

$3,392
Inkwell in Gilded and Cloisonné Bronze and Onyx
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Inkwell in gilded and Cloisonné bronze and onyx, 19th century, Napoleone III period. Measures: H
Category

1870s French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Inkwell in Gilded and Cloisonné Bronze and Onyx
Inkwell in Gilded and Cloisonné Bronze and Onyx

Inkwell in Gilded and Cloisonné Bronze and Onyx

$4,305
1910 Rene Lalique Nenuphar Inkwell Frosted Stained Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Rene Lalique "Nenuphar" inkwell made in 1910 in molded frosted sepia stained glass. Engraved
Category

1910s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Blown Glass

1910 Rene Lalique Nenuphar Inkwell Frosted Stained Glass
1910 Rene Lalique Nenuphar Inkwell Frosted Stained Glass

1910 Rene Lalique Nenuphar Inkwell Frosted Stained Glass

$2,152
Small Louis XVI-Style Inkwell "Cupid Playing Timbales"
Located in Paris, FR
Crafted of gilt and patinated bronze, this small Louis XVI-style inkwell features a winged Cupid
Category

1890s French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Small Louis XVI-Style Inkwell "Cupid Playing Timbales"
Small Louis XVI-Style Inkwell "Cupid Playing Timbales"

Small Louis XVI-Style Inkwell "Cupid Playing Timbales"

$1,578
Restauration Tripod Bronze Inkwell Decorated With Fantastic Animals
Located in Paris, FR
Early 19th century bronze inkwell richly decorated with fantastic animals and foliage. The vase
Category

Early 19th Century French Medieval French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Restauration Tripod Bronze Inkwell Decorated With Fantastic Animals
Restauration Tripod Bronze Inkwell Decorated With Fantastic Animals

Restauration Tripod Bronze Inkwell Decorated With Fantastic Animals

$2,033
19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell in Rocaille Style
Located in Paris, FR
19th century inkwell in Louis XV style crafted in gilt bronze, ornamented with shells, scrolls and
Category

19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell in Rocaille Style
19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell in Rocaille Style

19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell in Rocaille Style

$2,750
Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell, Charles X Period
Located in Paris, FR
Inkwell in the shape of a shuttle in gilt bronze and chiseled on a marble. It has four
Category

1820s French Charles X French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell, Charles X Period
Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell, Charles X Period

Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell, Charles X Period

$5,454
Becker Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Serpent and Apple Inkwell
By Edmond-Henri Becker
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau gilt bronze serpent and apple inkwell by Becker. (MG #14426)  
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Becker Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Serpent and Apple Inkwell
Becker Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Serpent and Apple Inkwell

Becker Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Serpent and Apple Inkwell

$2,750
19th Century Palais Royal Inkwell and Watch Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
Shimmering mother-of-pearl envelopes this outstanding watch holder and inkwell. The magnificently
Category

19th Century French Louis XIV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Palais Royal Inkwell and Watch Holder
19th Century Palais Royal Inkwell and Watch Holder

19th Century Palais Royal Inkwell and Watch Holder

$19,850
19th c large Classical bronze dore and crystal inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c Large bronze dore and cut crystal classical inkwell
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th c large Classical bronze dore and crystal inkwell
19th c large Classical bronze dore and crystal inkwell

19th c large Classical bronze dore and crystal inkwell

$6,500
1820 s Bronze Inkwell with an Eagle Standing Atop
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Napoleon III bronze inkwell Encrier. Three winged cupids holding up a bowl with masked faces with
Category

Early 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

1820 s Bronze Inkwell with an Eagle Standing Atop
1820 s Bronze Inkwell with an Eagle Standing Atop

1820 s Bronze Inkwell with an Eagle Standing Atop

$700
Elegant Empire Inkwell with Original Gilding, Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Empire inkwell in gilded bronze with the original gilding. French Empire from the early
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Elegant Empire Inkwell with Original Gilding, Early 19th Century
Elegant Empire Inkwell with Original Gilding, Early 19th Century

Elegant Empire Inkwell with Original Gilding, Early 19th Century

$2,344
Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Porcelain Bust
Located in Nashville, TN
Probably Madame Pompadour ........ the ormolu base in Louis XV style. The ormolu very finely cast, crisply chased and otherwise finely detailed. The bust in good condition and well d...
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells

Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Porcelain Bust
Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Porcelain Bust

Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Porcelain Bust

$490
Large Detailed Early 20th Century Bronze Two Owl Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful bronze inkwell of two owls on a branch and leaf. This inkwell is beautifully detailed and
Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Large Detailed Early 20th Century Bronze Two Owl Inkwell
Large Detailed Early 20th Century Bronze Two Owl Inkwell

Large Detailed Early 20th Century Bronze Two Owl Inkwell

$2,500
Louis XV Style Desk Inkwell in Bronze Boulle Marquetry
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
2 dwellings which include an open inkwell. FRANCE circa 1865
Category

1860s French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Louis XV Style Desk Inkwell in Bronze Boulle Marquetry
Louis XV Style Desk Inkwell in Bronze Boulle Marquetry

Louis XV Style Desk Inkwell in Bronze Boulle Marquetry

$4,485
19th Century Bronze Armadillo Inkwell on a Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
Unusual 19th century bronze armadillo inkwell on a marble base. Armored back opens to reveal
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Armadillo Inkwell on a Marble Base
19th Century Bronze Armadillo Inkwell on a Marble Base

19th Century Bronze Armadillo Inkwell on a Marble Base

$980
Inkwell in Bronze Napoleon III Period, Effigy of Demosthenes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Inkwell in bronze napoleon iii period, effigy of Demosthenes, one Abimée hinges. Measures: H 30cm
Category

1880s French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Inkwell in Bronze Napoleon III Period, Effigy of Demosthenes
Inkwell in Bronze Napoleon III Period, Effigy of Demosthenes

Inkwell in Bronze Napoleon III Period, Effigy of Demosthenes

$2,870
1924 René Lalique Cernay Inkwell Blue Stain Glass, Leaves
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Cernay" inkwell made in 1924 in molded frosted glass with blue stain on. Molded
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Blown Glass

1924 René Lalique Cernay Inkwell Blue Stain Glass, Leaves
1924 René Lalique Cernay Inkwell Blue Stain Glass, Leaves

1924 René Lalique Cernay Inkwell Blue Stain Glass, Leaves

$2,332
1912 René Lalique Inkwell Biches Deep Red Amber Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Inkwell "Biches" made in red amber glass by René LALIQUE in 1912. Acid-stamped signature on the
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Blown Glass

1912 René Lalique Inkwell Biches Deep Red Amber Glass
1912 René Lalique Inkwell Biches Deep Red Amber Glass

1912 René Lalique Inkwell Biches Deep Red Amber Glass

$10,465
Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze and Patinated Inkwell with Children
By Louchet Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
This beautiful and adorable bronze inkwell is done in a two tone patina with gilt highlights. This
Category

1910s French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze and Patinated Inkwell with Children
Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze and Patinated Inkwell with Children

Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze and Patinated Inkwell with Children

$1,800
Bronze Inkwell with a Goddess in the Antique Style
Located in Paris, FR
Rocaille inkwell representing a goddess in the Antique style in bronze with brown patina, resting
Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Inkwell with a Goddess in the Antique Style
Bronze Inkwell with a Goddess in the Antique Style

Bronze Inkwell with a Goddess in the Antique Style

$2,296
1920 Rene Lalique Mures Inkwell Opalescent Stained Glass, Blueberries
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Rene Lalique "Mûres" inkwell made in 1920 in molded opalescent with blue stained glass. Engraved
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 Rene Lalique Mures Inkwell Opalescent Stained Glass, Blueberries
1920 Rene Lalique Mures Inkwell Opalescent Stained Glass, Blueberries

1920 Rene Lalique Mures Inkwell Opalescent Stained Glass, Blueberries

$2,870
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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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