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Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A charming antique French provincial faience Quimper style inkwell from the French province of
Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900
Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900

Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900

$395
French Bronze and Siena Marble Antique Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
19th century inkstand with three jars crafted of patinated bronze, serving as inkwells. They are
Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

French Bronze and Siena Marble Antique Inkwell
French Bronze and Siena Marble Antique Inkwell

French Bronze and Siena Marble Antique Inkwell

$2,282
19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning and rare French mid-19th century encier in Louis Revival taste with Moorish Arabesque
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique 19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell

19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell

$1,280
French Gilded Bronze Inkwell, Pen Rest, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Gilded Bronze Inkwell, Pen Rest, 19th Century
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilded Bronze Inkwell, Pen Rest, 19th Century
French Gilded Bronze Inkwell, Pen Rest, 19th Century

French Gilded Bronze Inkwell, Pen Rest, 19th Century

$500
Antique Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell, France, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Art Nouveau pewter inkwell Continental Pewter c. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 10 cm x
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Antique Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell, France, circa 1900
Antique Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell, France, circa 1900

Antique Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell, France, circa 1900

$516
4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) 4 piece bronze inkwell set with swan design. Inkwell
Category

19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique 4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan
4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan

$1,650
Antique French Brass Inkwell, Shoe, Early 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass inkwell, which shows a antique shoe. France, around 1910.
Category

Early 20th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique French Brass Inkwell, Shoe, Early 20th Century
Antique French Brass Inkwell, Shoe, Early 20th Century

Antique French Brass Inkwell, Shoe, Early 20th Century

$243 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique French Brass Double Inkwell with Foliage Decoration
Located in Sofia, BG
Double inkwell made in brass with detailed and very beautiful foliage decoration. France, circa
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Early 20th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique French Brass Double Inkwell with Foliage Decoration
Antique French Brass Double Inkwell with Foliage Decoration

Antique French Brass Double Inkwell with Foliage Decoration

$445 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
A doré bronze and marble inkwell. It is French in the Empire style. Compartments have their little
Category

1890s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble Inkwell
19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble Inkwell

19th Century French Doré Bronze and Marble Inkwell

$550
French 19th Century Empire St. Oval Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Empire st. oval ormolu inkwell. The inkwell is raised by pawed
Category

19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire St. Oval Ormolu Inkwell
French 19th Century Empire St. Oval Ormolu Inkwell

French 19th Century Empire St. Oval Ormolu Inkwell

$4,300
Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell, made from glass with brass. France, circa 1880.
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s
Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s

Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s

$557 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Crystal and Doré Bronze Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French etched crystal and doré bronze inkwell with bronze carved detail.
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Crystal and Doré Bronze Inkwell
19th Century French Crystal and Doré Bronze Inkwell

19th Century French Crystal and Doré Bronze Inkwell

$1,650
19th Century French Boulle Inkwell of Large Proportions
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional 19th century Boulle work inkwell, of rectangular form, fitted with two cut glass ink
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19th Century French Victorian French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Inkwell of Large Proportions
19th Century French Boulle Inkwell of Large Proportions

19th Century French Boulle Inkwell of Large Proportions

$7,507
French Victorian Embossed Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian rectangular double glass inkwell with incised monogrammed sterling silver hinged
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Late 19th Century French Victorian French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Silver

French Victorian Embossed Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell
French Victorian Embossed Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell

French Victorian Embossed Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell

$180
Antique Inkwell, Shoe, Boot, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Cute antique inkwell in shape of a shoe. The original ceramic ink insert is existing.
Category

Late 19th Century French Early Victorian French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Antique Inkwell, Shoe, Boot, France, Late 19th Century
Antique Inkwell, Shoe, Boot, France, Late 19th Century

Antique Inkwell, Shoe, Boot, France, Late 19th Century

$318
French Silver Mounted Blue White Pottery Faience Inkwell
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual French silver mounted faience pottery inkwell hand painted with blue and white designs
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19th Century French Aesthetic Movement French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver

French Silver Mounted Blue White Pottery Faience Inkwell
French Silver Mounted Blue White Pottery Faience Inkwell

French Silver Mounted Blue White Pottery Faience Inkwell

$482
Rare Antique Mid-19th C Veuve Perrin French France Pottery Inkwell
By Veuve Perrin Factory
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Antique Mid-19th C Veuve Perrin French France Pottery Inkwell
Category

Mid-19th Century French Provincial French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Faience

Rare Antique Mid-19th C Veuve Perrin French France Pottery Inkwell
Rare Antique Mid-19th C Veuve Perrin French France Pottery Inkwell

Rare Antique Mid-19th C Veuve Perrin French France Pottery Inkwell

$1,650
Superb French Rococo Style Bronze Double Inkwell for Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb French Rococo style bronze double inkwell is a luxurious example of 19th-century
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1920s French Rococo French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Superb French Rococo Style Bronze Double Inkwell for Desk
Superb French Rococo Style Bronze Double Inkwell for Desk

Superb French Rococo Style Bronze Double Inkwell for Desk

$995
Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Little is known about the origins of this amazing piece, apart from it being from France, circa
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist
Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist

Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist

$4,900
Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century French treen inkwell with pen holder. Elegantly decorated with subtly colored
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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder
Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder

Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder

$450
Pierre-Adrien DALPAYRAT French Art Nouveau Stoneware Inkwell, 1890
By Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art
Category

1890s French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Pierre-Adrien DALPAYRAT French Art Nouveau Stoneware Inkwell, 1890
Pierre-Adrien DALPAYRAT French Art Nouveau Stoneware Inkwell, 1890

Pierre-Adrien DALPAYRAT French Art Nouveau Stoneware Inkwell, 1890

$3,000
French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass and Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell France, circa 1870s A magnificent
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19th Century French Gothic French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Quartz, Marble, Ormolu

French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell
French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell

French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell

$636 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made of brass with enameled ornaments. France, late 19th century. .
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Late 19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880
Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880

Antique Inkwell, Brass Enameled, Butterfly, Inkstand, France, circa 1880

$604 Sale Price
24% Off
French Lapislazuli and Silver Inkwell by Gustave Keller, 1920s
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This French Lapis Lazuli and Silver Inkwell, crafted by Gustave Keller in the 1920s, stands as a
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1920s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver

French Lapislazuli and Silver Inkwell by Gustave Keller, 1920s
French Lapislazuli and Silver Inkwell by Gustave Keller, 1920s

French Lapislazuli and Silver Inkwell by Gustave Keller, 1920s

$4,312
Antique Cloisonne Inkwell
By Inaba Cloisonne Co.
Located in Vienna, AT
This inkwell comprises a base and hinged cover. The base is elaborately decorated with red, gold
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Cloisonne Inkwell
Antique Cloisonne Inkwell

Antique Cloisonne Inkwell

$480
19th Century French Imperial Manufacture of Sevres Porcelain Inkwell
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 19th century French porcelain inkwell from the imperial manufacture of Sevres. Green and
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19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Imperial Manufacture of Sevres Porcelain Inkwell
19th Century French Imperial Manufacture of Sevres Porcelain Inkwell

19th Century French Imperial Manufacture of Sevres Porcelain Inkwell

$855 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Bronze Green Opaline Glass Inkwell Set
Located in Guaynabo, PR
French Bronze Green Opaline Double Inkwells Set. It depicts a Japonisme style bronze tray with a
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19th Century French Japonisme French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Green Opaline Glass Inkwell Set
19th Century French Bronze Green Opaline Glass Inkwell Set

19th Century French Bronze Green Opaline Glass Inkwell Set

$1,225
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

$468
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880. Stamped at the bottom "M B 5 9".
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

$468
Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Pearland, TX
A charming antique French faience Quimper double inkwell and pen tray desk set, circa 1900. This
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Early 1900s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Faience

Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900
Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900

Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900

$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Signed Gaston Bigard, 1910s, France
By Gaston Bigard
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional beautiful inkwell by the french artist and sculptor Gaston Bigard. Signed at the lid
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Signed Gaston Bigard, 1910s, France
Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Signed Gaston Bigard, 1910s, France

Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Signed Gaston Bigard, 1910s, France

$492
Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.
Category

1890s French Belle Époque French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.
Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.

$7,000
French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
French patinated metal and iridescent glass inkwell, circa 1900. With lions head as cover.
Category

Early 20th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass

French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900
French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900

French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900

$2,750
French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts
Located in Nashville, TN
Second Empire green glass inkwell circa 1870 .rare color .Encased in gilt metal Empire styled
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Early 1900s French Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass

French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts
French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts

French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts

$975
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840
Located in Dallas, TX
Napoleon III gilt bronze inkwell is a prized find, crafted in circa 1840 France with intricate
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1840s French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840

$1,800
19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th century) bronze dore rectangular inkwell on 4 clawed feet with relief
Category

19th Century Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed
19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed

19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed

$2,400
French Neoclassic Walnut Veneer Brass Inkwell, 2nd quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the inkwell covered in walnut veneer and trimmed in brass, featuring lion masks at the sides and
Category

1830s French Neoclassical French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Neoclassic Walnut Veneer Brass Inkwell, 2nd quarter 19th century
French Neoclassic Walnut Veneer Brass Inkwell, 2nd quarter 19th century

French Neoclassic Walnut Veneer Brass Inkwell, 2nd quarter 19th century

$3,400
Inkwell with Beetle Relief, France, Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Beetle Relief Origin: France Material: clear pressed glass, silver-plated metal lid
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Inkwell with Beetle Relief, France, Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century
Inkwell with Beetle Relief, France, Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century

Inkwell with Beetle Relief, France, Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century

$384
Large Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkwell, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a stunning, large, antique French marble and gilt bronze double inkwell. The inkwells’ lids
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1870s French Louis XIV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkwell, circa 1880
Large Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkwell, circa 1880

Large Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkwell, circa 1880

$3,600
Late 19th Century Cloissoné-Enamel Inkwell, France, circa 1870-1890
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Cloisonné Enamel Origin: France Material: Bronze with polychrome cloisonné enamel
Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Late 19th Century Cloissoné-Enamel Inkwell, France, circa 1870-1890
Late 19th Century Cloissoné-Enamel Inkwell, France, circa 1870-1890

Late 19th Century Cloissoné-Enamel Inkwell, France, circa 1870-1890

$540
French Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Pembroke, MA
Rouge marble and gilt bronze inkwell with seated angel, in the neoclassical style, signed "Francois
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
French Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

French Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

$5,950
Antique French Parisian Art Nouveau Marble Double Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular and unique period Parisian Art Nouveau bronze. Handcrafted in Paris, France in the
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Parisian Art Nouveau Marble Double Inkwell
Antique French Parisian Art Nouveau Marble Double Inkwell

Antique French Parisian Art Nouveau Marble Double Inkwell

$750
19th Century Baccarat Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
A Baccarat crystal inkwell with decorated bronze. Circa 19th century, France. The interior is two
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1890s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

19th Century Baccarat Inkwell
19th Century Baccarat Inkwell

19th Century Baccarat Inkwell

$575
Antique Silvered Inkwell With Bust, 19th Century, France, Double Inkstand
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell with a small bust in the center and two glass inkwells on its sides. Nicely
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Silvered Inkwell With Bust, 19th Century, France, Double Inkstand
Antique Silvered Inkwell With Bust, 19th Century, France, Double Inkstand

Antique Silvered Inkwell With Bust, 19th Century, France, Double Inkstand

$444
French Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1880
Located in Newark, England
collection, we are pleased to offer this French Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey Inkwell. The bronze inkwell is
Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1880
French Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1880

French Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1880

$6,890
Antique French Louis XIV Bronze D ore Inkwell, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis 14th Bronze D'ore Inkwell, circa 1860.
Category

Mid-19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XIV Bronze D ore Inkwell, circa 1860
Antique French Louis XIV Bronze D ore Inkwell, circa 1860

Antique French Louis XIV Bronze D ore Inkwell, circa 1860

$1,200
Inkwell Charles X French Gothic in Patinated Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Inkwell Charles X French Gothic in Patinated Bronze, Early 19th Century Gothic inkwell in
Category

Early 19th Century French Charles X French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Inkwell Charles X French Gothic in Patinated Bronze, 19th Century
Inkwell Charles X French Gothic in Patinated Bronze, 19th Century

Inkwell Charles X French Gothic in Patinated Bronze, 19th Century

$2,866 Sale Price
20% Off
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

$3,500
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

$5,000
19th Century French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century French gilt bronze inkwell. Perfect coffee table art or desk statement piece
Category

Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell
19th Century French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell

19th Century French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell

$1,225
Auguste Ledru (French, 1860–1902) Inkwell. Gilded Bronze — Susse Frères Foundry
Located in Victoria, BC
A magnificent and substantial French Art Nouveau gilded bronze inkwell, sculpted with detail and
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1890s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Auguste Ledru (French, 1860–1902) Inkwell. Gilded Bronze — Susse Frères Foundry
Auguste Ledru (French, 1860–1902) Inkwell. Gilded Bronze — Susse Frères Foundry

Auguste Ledru (French, 1860–1902) Inkwell. Gilded Bronze — Susse Frères Foundry

$2,895
A red Verona marble and bronze inkwell, signed Barbedienne, France 1870.
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Milan, IT
A red Verona marble inkwell with a central, extremely refined, lost-wax bronze sculpture in the
Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A red Verona marble and bronze inkwell, signed Barbedienne, France 1870.
A red Verona marble and bronze inkwell, signed Barbedienne, France 1870.

A red Verona marble and bronze inkwell, signed Barbedienne, France 1870.

$3,483
19th Century French accessories Inkwell in bronze Louis XV style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XV style bronze inkwell ,in the middle you have a marble plaque in the shape of a heart
Category

1890s French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French accessories Inkwell in bronze Louis XV style
19th Century French accessories Inkwell in bronze Louis XV style

19th Century French accessories Inkwell in bronze Louis XV style

$5,200
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. Alabastro marble and ormolu inkwell. The inkwell is
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Inkwell
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Inkwell

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Inkwell

$3,200
French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 7 1/2in W: 10 1/2in D: 7 3/4in This Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890
French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890

French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890

$2,950
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and crystal inkwell. The inkwell is raised by a
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell

$5,900
French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu, Crystal and Breccia marble inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu, Crystal and Breccia marble
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19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu, Crystal and Breccia marble inkwell
French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu, Crystal and Breccia marble inkwell

French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu, Crystal and Breccia marble inkwell

$5,400
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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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