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1920 Rene Lalique Mures Inkwell Grey Stained Glass, Blueberries
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Rene Lalique "Mûres" inkwell made in 1920 in molded frosted with grey patina. Engraved "Lalique
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique 1920 Rene Lalique Mures Inkwell Grey Stained Glass, Blueberries
1920 Rene Lalique Mures Inkwell Grey Stained Glass, Blueberries

1920 Rene Lalique Mures Inkwell Grey Stained Glass, Blueberries

$2,870
19th Century Inkwell and Candlestick in Louis XV Style
Located in Paris, FR
Inkwell and candelabra in Louis XV style. The clover-shaped platter is in black lacquer with a gold
Category

19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century Inkwell and Candlestick in Louis XV Style
19th Century Inkwell and Candlestick in Louis XV Style

19th Century Inkwell and Candlestick in Louis XV Style

$3,049
Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture and Inkwell by Karl Korschann
Located in Paris, FR
Small patinated bronze sculpture forming an inkwell and representing a young nymph writing
Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture and Inkwell by Karl Korschann
Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture and Inkwell by Karl Korschann

Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture and Inkwell by Karl Korschann

$2,033
Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture and Inkwell by Karl Korschann
Located in Paris, FR
Small patinated bronze sculpture forming an inkwell and representing a young nymph writing
Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture and Inkwell by Karl Korschann
Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture and Inkwell by Karl Korschann

Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture and Inkwell by Karl Korschann

$2,033
Rare Bronze Boars Head Inkwell c.1850 by Christophe Fratin
Located in London, GB
Rare bronze boars head inkwell France c.1850 & signed Christophe Fratin (1800-1864). Another
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Rare Bronze Boars Head Inkwell c.1850 by Christophe Fratin
Rare Bronze Boars Head Inkwell c.1850 by Christophe Fratin

Rare Bronze Boars Head Inkwell c.1850 by Christophe Fratin

$6,900
"Les Deux Rats et L oeuf" Bronze Inkwell signed Aigon
Located in Dallas, TX
a patinated bronze inkwell with two rats and an egg (as ink pot) from the fable by Jean de La
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique "Les Deux Rats et L oeuf" Bronze Inkwell signed Aigon
"Les Deux Rats et L oeuf" Bronze Inkwell signed Aigon

"Les Deux Rats et L oeuf" Bronze Inkwell signed Aigon

$425
19th Century Inkwell a River after Jean-Jacques Caffieri
Located in Paris, FR
19th century inkwell crafted of gilt bronze and red Griotte marble. It is composed of two ink
Category

Late 19th Century French Baroque French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Antique 19th Century Inkwell a River after Jean-Jacques Caffieri
19th Century Inkwell a River after Jean-Jacques Caffieri

19th Century Inkwell a River after Jean-Jacques Caffieri

$4,186
Rare Napoleon III Portor Marble and Bronze inkwell 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Napoleon III Portor Marble and Bronze inkwell 19th century. France Width: 33.5 cm. good
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Rare Napoleon III Portor Marble and Bronze inkwell 19th century.
Rare Napoleon III Portor Marble and Bronze inkwell 19th century.

Rare Napoleon III Portor Marble and Bronze inkwell 19th century.

$1,148
Charles X Cut Crystal Gilded Bronze Inkwell, circa 1815-1820
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional inkwell in cut and engraved crystal in gilded bronze mount. The crystal has a so-called
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1810s French Charles X French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Charles X Cut Crystal Gilded Bronze Inkwell, circa 1815-1820
Charles X Cut Crystal Gilded Bronze Inkwell, circa 1815-1820

Charles X Cut Crystal Gilded Bronze Inkwell, circa 1815-1820

$12,558
Grand Tour Empire Style Green Glass Gilt Mounted Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
Green glass with gilt mounts of classical design. Lid with laurel. Rubbing to the gilt frieze and figures. Brilliant color. General wear and typical grime. No chips to glass. Pretty...
Category

Late 19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Grand Tour Empire Style Green Glass Gilt Mounted Inkwell
Grand Tour Empire Style Green Glass Gilt Mounted Inkwell

Grand Tour Empire Style Green Glass Gilt Mounted Inkwell

$975
19th Century Bronze Growling Dog with Collar and Chain Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
19th century bronze growling dog inkwell with collar and chain. This piece still has its original
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Growling Dog with Collar and Chain Inkwell
19th Century Bronze Growling Dog with Collar and Chain Inkwell

19th Century Bronze Growling Dog with Collar and Chain Inkwell

$800
1920 Rene Lalique Quatre Sirenes Inkwell Opalescent Stained Glass - Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Rene Lalique "Quatre Sirenes" inkwell made in 1920 in molded opalescent and light grey-blue stained
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 Rene Lalique Quatre Sirenes Inkwell Opalescent Stained Glass - Mermaids
1920 Rene Lalique Quatre Sirenes Inkwell Opalescent Stained Glass - Mermaids

1920 Rene Lalique Quatre Sirenes Inkwell Opalescent Stained Glass - Mermaids

$4,305
1910 René Lalique Nenuphar Inkwell Blue Stained Glass, Water Lily
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Nénuphar" inkwell made in 1910 in molded frosted with blue patina. Water Lily design
Category

1910s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Blown Glass

1910 René Lalique Nenuphar Inkwell Blue Stained Glass, Water Lily
1910 René Lalique Nenuphar Inkwell Blue Stained Glass, Water Lily

1910 René Lalique Nenuphar Inkwell Blue Stained Glass, Water Lily

$1,901
Inkwell Decorated with a Per Laborem Bronze, Signed E. Picault
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Paris, FR
Louis XVI style desk inkwell with rectangular base in red marble adorned with chiseled bronze and
Category

1880s French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Inkwell Decorated with a Per Laborem Bronze, Signed E. Picault
Inkwell Decorated with a Per Laborem Bronze, Signed E. Picault

Inkwell Decorated with a Per Laborem Bronze, Signed E. Picault

$5,884
19th Century Napoleon III Inkwell with Putto Playing the Drum
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century gilt and patinated bronze inkwell decorated with a putto playing the drum, on a
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Inkwell with Putto Playing the Drum
19th Century Napoleon III Inkwell with Putto Playing the Drum

19th Century Napoleon III Inkwell with Putto Playing the Drum

$3,109
Silver and Malachite Desk Inkwell by Guillemin Frères, Louis XVI Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver and malachite desk inkwell by Guillemin Frères, 19th century, Louis XVI style. Silver and
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Silver

Silver and Malachite Desk Inkwell by Guillemin Frères, Louis XVI Style.
Silver and Malachite Desk Inkwell by Guillemin Frères, Louis XVI Style.

Silver and Malachite Desk Inkwell by Guillemin Frères, Louis XVI Style.

$4,066
Bronze Inkwell in the Japanese Style, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze inkwell in the Japanese style, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Inkwell by Ferdinand
Category

19th Century French Japonisme French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Inkwell in the Japanese Style, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Bronze Inkwell in the Japanese Style, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Bronze Inkwell in the Japanese Style, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$3,947
Art Deco bronze and marble inkwell with a nude by Seraphin.
By Séraphin van den Hoek
Located in Antwerp, BE
Authentic Art Deco bronze sculpture of a young girl with tray, standing on a marble inkwell
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco bronze and marble inkwell with a nude by Seraphin.
Art Deco bronze and marble inkwell with a nude by Seraphin.

Art Deco bronze and marble inkwell with a nude by Seraphin.

$2,332
Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Pine Cones by D. Alonzo
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Art Nouveau gilt bronze inkwell with decoration of pine cones. By the French artist Dominique
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Pine Cones by D. Alonzo
Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Pine Cones by D. Alonzo

Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Pine Cones by D. Alonzo

$538
Gothic Revival Inkwell in Gilt Bronze and Sienna Marble, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Oval gilt bronze inkwell in Neo-Gothic style, decorated with cathedral arcades and rosettes. It
Category

1820s French Gothic Revival French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Gothic Revival Inkwell in Gilt Bronze and Sienna Marble, 19th Century
Gothic Revival Inkwell in Gilt Bronze and Sienna Marble, 19th Century

Gothic Revival Inkwell in Gilt Bronze and Sienna Marble, 19th Century

$3,468
1921 Rene Lalique Trois Sirenes Inkwell Opalescent Blue Stained Glass, Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Rene Lalique "Trois Sirenes" inkwell created 1921 in molded opalescent with blue stained glass
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Blown Glass

1921 Rene Lalique Trois Sirenes Inkwell Opalescent Blue Stained Glass, Mermaids
1921 Rene Lalique Trois Sirenes Inkwell Opalescent Blue Stained Glass, Mermaids

1921 Rene Lalique Trois Sirenes Inkwell Opalescent Blue Stained Glass, Mermaids

$8,970
19th Century Gilded Inkwell Depicting a Bulldog Tied to Tree Stump
Located in New York, NY
This 19th-century gilded inkwell is a captivating piece of artistry, masterfully crafted to depict
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilded Inkwell Depicting a Bulldog Tied to Tree Stump
19th Century Gilded Inkwell Depicting a Bulldog Tied to Tree Stump

19th Century Gilded Inkwell Depicting a Bulldog Tied to Tree Stump

$1,600
1920 Rene Lalique Serpents Snakes Inkwell Clear and Frosted Stained Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Rene Lalique "Serpents" inkwell made in 1920 in molded clear and frosted sepia stained glass
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1920s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 Rene Lalique Serpents Snakes Inkwell Clear and Frosted Stained Glass
1920 Rene Lalique Serpents Snakes Inkwell Clear and Frosted Stained Glass

1920 Rene Lalique Serpents Snakes Inkwell Clear and Frosted Stained Glass

$5,023
Large Rouge Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell Encrier, Attributed to Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Queens, NY
A large rouge marble and gilt bronze inkwell Encrier, attributed to Barbedienne. Of rectangular
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Rouge Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell Encrier, Attributed to Barbedienne
Large Rouge Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell Encrier, Attributed to Barbedienne

Large Rouge Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell Encrier, Attributed to Barbedienne

$700
1920 Rene Lalique Inkwell Mures Glass with Brown Stained Glass - Blackberries
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Inkwell "Mures" made in clear and frosted glass with brown patina by René Lalique in 1920
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 Rene Lalique Inkwell Mures Glass with Brown Stained Glass - Blackberries
1920 Rene Lalique Inkwell Mures Glass with Brown Stained Glass - Blackberries

1920 Rene Lalique Inkwell Mures Glass with Brown Stained Glass - Blackberries

$3,935
1920 René Lalique - Inkwell Quatre Sirènes Opalescent Glass With Grey Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Inkwell “Quatre Sirènes” (Four Mermaids) made in opalescent glass with grey patina by René Lalique
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 René Lalique - Inkwell Quatre Sirènes Opalescent Glass With Grey Patina
1920 René Lalique - Inkwell Quatre Sirènes Opalescent Glass With Grey Patina

1920 René Lalique - Inkwell Quatre Sirènes Opalescent Glass With Grey Patina

$4,365
19th Century Gilded and Patinated Bronze Inkwell by Lucie Signoret-Ledieu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
inkwell Representing a Putto seeking to approach a dove, the ormolu ink receiver in an opening patinated
Category

1880s French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Gilded and Patinated Bronze Inkwell by Lucie Signoret-Ledieu
19th Century Gilded and Patinated Bronze Inkwell by Lucie Signoret-Ledieu

19th Century Gilded and Patinated Bronze Inkwell by Lucie Signoret-Ledieu

$2,800
Charles X Mother-of-Pearl and Ormolu Watch Holder and Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
Mother-of-pearl and ormolu watch holder and inkwell. The center of the piece is decorated with an
Category

Early 19th Century French Restauration French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Charles X Mother-of-Pearl and Ormolu Watch Holder and Inkwell
Charles X Mother-of-Pearl and Ormolu Watch Holder and Inkwell

Charles X Mother-of-Pearl and Ormolu Watch Holder and Inkwell

$5,980
Fine Quality Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Inkwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine quality late 19th century gilt bronze and champlevé enamel inkwell The shaped gilt bronze
Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Fine Quality Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Inkwell
Fine Quality Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Inkwell

Fine Quality Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Inkwell

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with Butterflies and Glass Inlay, circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bronze inkwell with butterflies. Style:
 Art Nouveau. Date:
 1900. Material:
 Patinated bronze
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with Butterflies and Glass Inlay, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with Butterflies and Glass Inlay, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with Butterflies and Glass Inlay, circa 1900

$1,614
Boin-Taburet Paris Soapstone Inkwell, Ormolu and Chinese Lacquer, circa 1880
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Open-Worked Carved Monkey Design Soapstone Inkwell (Steatite) Resting on a Red and Gold China
Category

1880s French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Soapstone, Ormolu

Boin-Taburet Paris Soapstone Inkwell, Ormolu and Chinese Lacquer, circa 1880
Boin-Taburet Paris Soapstone Inkwell, Ormolu and Chinese Lacquer, circa 1880

Boin-Taburet Paris Soapstone Inkwell, Ormolu and Chinese Lacquer, circa 1880

$3,731
Sporting Inkwell in Gilt Bronze Depicting Retriever and Duck, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell Depicting a Retriever with Duck A charming and finely cast
Category

Early 20th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Sporting Inkwell in Gilt Bronze Depicting Retriever and Duck, Early 20th Century
Sporting Inkwell in Gilt Bronze Depicting Retriever and Duck, Early 20th Century

Sporting Inkwell in Gilt Bronze Depicting Retriever and Duck, Early 20th Century

$1,500
19th Century Regency Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Cut Glass Standish Inkwell
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century Regency Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Cut Glass Standish Inkwell with Two Ink Pots
Category

19th Century French Regency French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Regency Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Cut Glass Standish Inkwell
19th Century Regency Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Cut Glass Standish Inkwell

19th Century Regency Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Cut Glass Standish Inkwell

$2,995
Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with a Nude and Lyre by H. Godet
By Godet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Allegory of music by Henri Godet. 1863-1937. An Art Nouveau gilt bronze inkwell with a nude and a
Category

19th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with a Nude and Lyre by H. Godet
Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with a Nude and Lyre by H. Godet

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with a Nude and Lyre by H. Godet

$1,973
Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Inkwell or Encrier with Sevres Style Plaques
Located in Nashville, TN
Finished in the surround (all four sides) with paquetry panels and bronze mounts. Each side with a centered porcelain plaque. Some light fading to the veneers but very good antique ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV French Antique Inkwells

Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Inkwell or Encrier with Sevres Style Plaques
Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Inkwell or Encrier with Sevres Style Plaques

Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Inkwell or Encrier with Sevres Style Plaques

$750
19th Century Napoleon III Style Brass Marquetry and Mother of Pearl Inkwell
Located in LEGNY, FR
19th century Napoleon III style inkwell. Blackened wood, brass marquetry and mother of pearl
Category

1850s French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century Napoleon III Style Brass Marquetry and Mother of Pearl Inkwell
19th Century Napoleon III Style Brass Marquetry and Mother of Pearl Inkwell

19th Century Napoleon III Style Brass Marquetry and Mother of Pearl Inkwell

$2,212
Armand Guénard for Susse Frères Gilt Bronze Antique Inkwell Desk Writing Set
By Susse Freres, Armand Guénard
Located in Shippensburg, PA
cup insert, a very finely chiseled twin inkwell centerpiece and the original rolling blotter. The edge
Category

1910s French Belle Époque French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Armand Guénard for Susse Frères Gilt Bronze Antique Inkwell Desk Writing Set
Armand Guénard for Susse Frères Gilt Bronze Antique Inkwell Desk Writing Set

Armand Guénard for Susse Frères Gilt Bronze Antique Inkwell Desk Writing Set

$875
1924 René Lalique - Inkwell Colbert Glass With Sepia Patina - N°2/50
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Inkwell “Colbert” made in clear glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1924. Molded signature
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Blown Glass

1924 René Lalique - Inkwell Colbert Glass With Sepia Patina - N°2/50
1924 René Lalique - Inkwell Colbert Glass With Sepia Patina - N°2/50

1924 René Lalique - Inkwell Colbert Glass With Sepia Patina - N°2/50

$10,585
19th Century Small Inkwell in Porcelain and Silver-Gilt in Sevres Style
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Paris, FR
Small inkwell crafted in porcelain, the paunch and lid decorated with a frieze of polychromatic
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver

19th Century Small Inkwell in Porcelain and Silver-Gilt in Sevres Style
19th Century Small Inkwell in Porcelain and Silver-Gilt in Sevres Style

19th Century Small Inkwell in Porcelain and Silver-Gilt in Sevres Style

$1,435
19th Century Charles X Ormolu and Mother-of-Pearl Inkwell With Cupid
Located in Paris, FR
inkwell (with its original glass), and wearing the quiver with a sandbox. He is resting on a circular
Category

Early 19th Century French Charles X French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Charles X Ormolu and Mother-of-Pearl Inkwell With Cupid
19th Century Charles X Ormolu and Mother-of-Pearl Inkwell With Cupid

19th Century Charles X Ormolu and Mother-of-Pearl Inkwell With Cupid

$4,784
NAP. III Inkwell Sign, Tahan a Paris Enamel Blue and Red Elephant, Dragon, Horse
Located in Epfach, DE
Napoleon III inkwell in bronze and enamel sig. Tahan a Paris, for Jean Pierre Alexandre Tahan
Category

1870s French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

NAP. III Inkwell Sign, Tahan a Paris Enamel Blue and Red Elephant, Dragon, Horse
NAP. III Inkwell Sign, Tahan a Paris Enamel Blue and Red Elephant, Dragon, Horse

NAP. III Inkwell Sign, Tahan a Paris Enamel Blue and Red Elephant, Dragon, Horse

$1,435
"Napoléon on the Eve of the Battle of Austerlitz", Inkwell and Desk Clock, 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Napoleon On The Eve Of The Battle Of Austerlitz" Inkwell and desk clock Bronze brown patina
Category

1880s French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

"Napoléon on the Eve of the Battle of Austerlitz", Inkwell and Desk Clock, 1880
"Napoléon on the Eve of the Battle of Austerlitz", Inkwell and Desk Clock, 1880

"Napoléon on the Eve of the Battle of Austerlitz", Inkwell and Desk Clock, 1880

$3,707
19th Century Carved Wood Black Forest Desk Set Inkwell Bird Tray w Letter Opener
Located in Shreveport, LA
~From our most recent buying trip, we found several great antique black forest pieces, including this beautiful antique ink well and letter opener ~Large bird with meticulous hand ca...
Category

1890s French French Provincial French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

19th Century Carved Wood Black Forest Desk Set Inkwell Bird Tray w Letter Opener
19th Century Carved Wood Black Forest Desk Set Inkwell Bird Tray w Letter Opener

19th Century Carved Wood Black Forest Desk Set Inkwell Bird Tray w Letter Opener

$485 / set
Antique French Silver Gilt, Glass Enamel Inkstand Clock, Paris, France c. 1880
By E. Dreyfous
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique French silver gilt mounted inkstand with a glass base. The inkstand is
Category

Early 20th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique French Silver Gilt, Glass Enamel Inkstand Clock, Paris, France c. 1880
Antique French Silver Gilt, Glass Enamel Inkstand Clock, Paris, France c. 1880

Antique French Silver Gilt, Glass Enamel Inkstand Clock, Paris, France c. 1880

$14,766
French Empire Style Ormolu Encrier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine French Empire style ormolu encrier, the gilt bronze eagle flanked by 2 inkwells with liners
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Style Ormolu Encrier
French Empire Style Ormolu Encrier

French Empire Style Ormolu Encrier

$2,850
First French Empire Ink Stand
Located in Kent, Dover
A French Empire ink stand comprising a marble base, gilt bronze hairy paw feet, two tone bronze ink
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

First French Empire Ink Stand
First French Empire Ink Stand

First French Empire Ink Stand

$820
Antique French Louis XV Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV bronze inkstand.
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Inkstand
Antique French Louis XV Inkstand

Antique French Louis XV Inkstand

$1,850
1920s French Marble Desk Set
Located in High Point, NC
A set of marble decorations in light brown, circa 1920s France. Inspired by the forms of Cubism
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble

1920s French Marble Desk Set
1920s French Marble Desk Set

1920s French Marble Desk Set

$450
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique French ebonised cut brass Boulle work encrier, circa 1840 in date and made
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

$1,442
Antique French Ormolu Porcelain Inkstand c.1870
Located in London, GB
This is an antique French ormolu and porcelain encrier of rectangular form c.1870 in date. The
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Antique French Ormolu Porcelain Inkstand c.1870
Antique French Ormolu Porcelain Inkstand c.1870

Antique French Ormolu Porcelain Inkstand c.1870

$2,000
French Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Dore Desk Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
French Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Dore Desk Stand, with two covered acanthus leave inkwells flanking
Category

19th Century French Baroque French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Dore Desk Stand
French Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Dore Desk Stand

French Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Dore Desk Stand

$850
19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Pen Tray
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century French bronze and ormolu ribbed and scrolled hull boat-shape pen tray, raised on
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Pen Tray
19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Pen Tray

19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Pen Tray

$1,304
French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkstand with Nude Venus, 1900
By Silaguy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Venus, beautiful French Art Nouveau bronze inkwell with nude and seashell. Signature/ Marks
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkstand with Nude Venus, 1900
French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkstand with Nude Venus, 1900

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkstand with Nude Venus, 1900

$2,212
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
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19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

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Bronze

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

19th Century French Oversized Boulle Ink Stand

$13,500
Turn of the Century French Carved Gilded Ink Blotter
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden ink blotter from France, circa 1900. The handle and upper surface are alive with bold
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Early 1900s French French Provincial French Antique Inkwells

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Fabric, Giltwood

Turn of the Century French Carved Gilded Ink Blotter
Turn of the Century French Carved Gilded Ink Blotter

Turn of the Century French Carved Gilded Ink Blotter

$150
Large French Porcelain King Charles Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1850
Located in New York, NY
The dog seated on a gilt-tasseled pillow, painted with flowers, with removable inkwell and pounce
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1850s French French Antique Inkwells

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Porcelain

Large French Porcelain King Charles Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1850
Large French Porcelain King Charles Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1850

Large French Porcelain King Charles Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1850

$15,000
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique French coromandel wood and cut brass Boulle work ink stand, circa 1840 in
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1840s French French Antique Inkwells

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840

$1,442
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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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