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French Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Tortoiseshell Gilt Bronze Inkwell Desk Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent fine quality antique French gilt bronze ormolu mounted André-Charles Boulle
Category

19th Century French Louis XIV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu, Brass

Antique French Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Tortoiseshell Gilt Bronze Inkwell Desk Stand
French Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Tortoiseshell Gilt Bronze Inkwell Desk Stand

French Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Tortoiseshell Gilt Bronze Inkwell Desk Stand

$4,950
19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-century dore gold stag double ink well is an elegant and ornate piece crafted with a sense of luxury typical of the era. The glass Jars with delicate tops make this piece except...
Category

1890s English Victorian French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Antique 19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set
19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set

19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set

$1,495
19th C. French Faience Blue and White Hand Painted Inkwell with Harbor Scene
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of classic French charm to your writing desk with this elegant ceramic inkwell. Crafted
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique 19th C. French Faience Blue and White Hand Painted Inkwell with Harbor Scene
19th C. French Faience Blue and White Hand Painted Inkwell with Harbor Scene

19th C. French Faience Blue and White Hand Painted Inkwell with Harbor Scene

$695
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze & Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell. Circa Early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell

Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell

$650
Empire period gilt bronze obelisk inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
Chased and gilded bronze inkwell on a canted base with a frieze of interlacings centered on
Category

1810s French Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Empire period gilt bronze obelisk inkwell
Empire period gilt bronze obelisk inkwell

Empire period gilt bronze obelisk inkwell

$6,366
c1840 French Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. Beautiful and Rare by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1840 French Antique Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. 3 piece and a very rare item. Great accessory
Category

1840s Louis Philippe French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

Antique c1840 French Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. Beautiful and Rare by Baccarat
c1840 French Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. Beautiful and Rare by Baccarat

c1840 French Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. Beautiful and Rare by Baccarat

$468 Sale Price
20% Off
Napoleon III Inkwell with Egyptian Inspiration
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Egyptian-style inkwell was crafted in France during the reign of Napoleon III. The
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Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Napoleon III Inkwell with Egyptian Inspiration
Napoleon III Inkwell with Egyptian Inspiration

Napoleon III Inkwell with Egyptian Inspiration

$6,486
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu and Rouge Marble Inkwell By Susse Frères
By Susse Freres
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
craftsmanship, this French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu and Rouge Marble Inkwell by the renowned Susse Frères
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu and Rouge Marble Inkwell By Susse Frères
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu and Rouge Marble Inkwell By Susse Frères

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu and Rouge Marble Inkwell By Susse Frères

$1,295 / item
Empire Style Table Clock and Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Empire style table clock and inkwell Origin France Circa 1900 The watch has a Paris machine and
Category

Early 1900s French Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Empire Style Table Clock and Inkwell
Empire Style Table Clock and Inkwell

Empire Style Table Clock and Inkwell

$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Crystal Inkwells and Pen Trays Desk Set by Jacques Adnet and Baccarat, France
By Baccarat, Jacques Adnet
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco crystal desk set of inkwells and pen Trays by Jacques Adnet
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Inkwells and Pen Trays Desk Set by Jacques Adnet and Baccarat, France
Crystal Inkwells and Pen Trays Desk Set by Jacques Adnet and Baccarat, France

Crystal Inkwells and Pen Trays Desk Set by Jacques Adnet and Baccarat, France

$8,000
Antique French Black Forest Carved Inkwell with Oak Leaves and Birds, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved in France, circa 1890, this Black Forest inkwell is
Category

1890s French Black Forest French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique French Black Forest Carved Inkwell with Oak Leaves and Birds, Circa 1890
Antique French Black Forest Carved Inkwell with Oak Leaves and Birds, Circa 1890

Antique French Black Forest Carved Inkwell with Oak Leaves and Birds, Circa 1890

$1,400
Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Nice inkwell of the 19th century with its two ink receptacles and the stamp holder" Inkwell
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century

$1,825 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Gilt Bronze Inkwell on Rouge Marble Stand, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French gilt bronze inkwell on rouge marble stand. It is of superb quality and features a
Category

19th Century Regency French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Inkwell on Rouge Marble Stand, 19th Century
Antique French Gilt Bronze Inkwell on Rouge Marble Stand, 19th Century

Antique French Gilt Bronze Inkwell on Rouge Marble Stand, 19th Century

$2,200
Bronze Inkwell Modelled as Ram s Head
Located in Montreal, QC
mulls. This inkwell is rather rare. The first we have seen for many years. This fine bronze inkwell is
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19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Inkwell Modelled as Ram s Head
Bronze Inkwell Modelled as Ram s Head

Bronze Inkwell Modelled as Ram s Head

$4,500
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Vert de Patricia marble
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Inkwell
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Inkwell

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Inkwell

$3,200
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, French Pen Holder, Around
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell made from gilded bronze. Nicely coloured ceramic parts. The plate is
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Gold, Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, French Pen Holder, Around
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, French Pen Holder, Around

Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, French Pen Holder, Around

$396
Octagonal Faience Inkwell With Polychrome Floral Motif
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Hand-painted faience inkwell with an octagonal form, featuring vivid red, blue, yellow, and green
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Faience

Octagonal Faience Inkwell With Polychrome Floral Motif
Octagonal Faience Inkwell With Polychrome Floral Motif

Octagonal Faience Inkwell With Polychrome Floral Motif

$395
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Sphinx Green Marble Desk Top Double Inkwell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Sphinx Green Marble Desk Top Double Inkwell. Item features
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Sphinx Green Marble Desk Top Double Inkwell
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Sphinx Green Marble Desk Top Double Inkwell

Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Sphinx Green Marble Desk Top Double Inkwell

$495
Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell Modelled as a Monkey Castrating a Cat!!
Located in London, GB
Well what can I say about this incredible Inkwell, I have seen many examples from this period that
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Late 19th Century French Victorian French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell Modelled as a Monkey Castrating a Cat!!
Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell Modelled as a Monkey Castrating a Cat!!

Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell Modelled as a Monkey Castrating a Cat!!

$5,443
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Napoleon III lion inkwell, 19th century In veined yellow Siena marble, centered with a
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

$2,222
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

$1,441
Titze Bronze Inkwell With Horse And Rider
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Novelty Equestrian Hunting Inkwell. An antique novelty desk top bronze inkwell with an equestrian
Category

Early 20th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Titze Bronze Inkwell With Horse And Rider
Titze Bronze Inkwell With Horse And Rider

Titze Bronze Inkwell With Horse And Rider

$468
Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson
By Samson Cie
Located in Paris, FR
Small famille verte porcelain inkwell decorated with enameled flowerpots, foliage, and stylized
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson
Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson

Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson

$1,922
Late 19th Century Sormani Ormolu Inkwell
By Paul Somani
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century gilded ormolu desk inkwell, stamped; Sormani, Paris. Having
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XIV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

Late 19th Century Sormani Ormolu Inkwell
Late 19th Century Sormani Ormolu Inkwell

Late 19th Century Sormani Ormolu Inkwell

$3,307
Banded Agate and Ormolu Antique Inkwell c1895
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : A 19th century banded agate and ormolu bronze inkwell Date : 1880-1910 Origin : France
Category

1890s French Belle Époque French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Banded Agate and Ormolu Antique Inkwell c1895
Banded Agate and Ormolu Antique Inkwell c1895

Banded Agate and Ormolu Antique Inkwell c1895

$537
Antique French Bronze D ore Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Set on Stand, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze D'Ore and cut crystal inkwell desk set on stand, Circa 1900. Includes
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Early 20th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Bronze D ore Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Set on Stand, Circa 1900
Antique French Bronze D ore Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Set on Stand, Circa 1900

Antique French Bronze D ore Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Set on Stand, Circa 1900

$3,300
19th Century Gilded Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A bronze and marble inkwell. Add this to your desk for instant style.
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century Gilded Bronze and Marble Inkwell
19th Century Gilded Bronze and Marble Inkwell

19th Century Gilded Bronze and Marble Inkwell

$695
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier Inkwell by Boin Taburet
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze, mahogany and porcelain Encrier (Inkwell
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier Inkwell by Boin Taburet
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier Inkwell by Boin Taburet

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier Inkwell by Boin Taburet

$6,450 Sale Price
56% Off
19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Inkwell is a luxurious collectible item that exudes
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Inkwell
19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Inkwell

19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Inkwell

$2,150
19th Century Shell-Shaped, White Porcelain Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
White porcelain inkwell in the form of a shell, highlighted with gold and resting on a square base
Category

1820s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Gold

19th Century Shell-Shaped, White Porcelain Inkwell
19th Century Shell-Shaped, White Porcelain Inkwell

19th Century Shell-Shaped, White Porcelain Inkwell

$720
Late 19th Or Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell
Located in Greven, DE
Faceted Amethyst Glass Inkwell with Brass Lid Origin: France Material: glass, brass Date: circa
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Or Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell
Late 19th Or Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell

Late 19th Or Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell

$576
Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell With Gilded Mountings
Located in Greven, DE
Cut Crystal Inkwell with Gilt Metal Mount Origin: France Material: Cut crystal, gilt metal Date
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell With Gilded Mountings
Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell With Gilded Mountings

Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell With Gilded Mountings

$576
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

$3,483
Impressive Black Marble Inkwell with Bronze Ducks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Incredible black marble inkwell that is truly an objet d'arte, having two lyrical bronze ducks with
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Impressive Black Marble Inkwell with Bronze Ducks
Impressive Black Marble Inkwell with Bronze Ducks

Impressive Black Marble Inkwell with Bronze Ducks

$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell with Bronze Statuettes representing "Night Day" by
Category

1880s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Griotte Marble, Bronze

A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell

A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell

$5,950
Antique 19th century bronze gilded inkwell with malachite
Located in Bilzen, BE
A richly engraved gilded bronze inkwell decorated with cabochon polished malachite stones Fully
Category

19th Century French Louis XIV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Antique 19th century bronze gilded inkwell with malachite
Antique 19th century bronze gilded inkwell with malachite

Antique 19th century bronze gilded inkwell with malachite

$912
Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Inkwell in gilded bronze and crystal from the second half of the 19th century Original gilding in
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century
Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century

$316
Early 20th Century Polished Brass Renaissance Style Inkwell
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
scroll motifs. The inkwell has two removable ink wells. The upright support has a penholder. Made in
Category

Early 1900s French Renaissance French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Polished Brass Renaissance Style Inkwell
Early 20th Century Polished Brass Renaissance Style Inkwell

Early 20th Century Polished Brass Renaissance Style Inkwell

$468
Gilt bronze inkwell forming a basket of grapes
Located in Paris, FR
Gilt bronze inkwell, concealed in a grape basket, revealing two cups. The rectangular base is
Category

1870s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Gilt bronze inkwell forming a basket of grapes
Gilt bronze inkwell forming a basket of grapes

Gilt bronze inkwell forming a basket of grapes

$2,306
Art Nouveau Frog Inkwell by Émile Müller
By Emile Müller
Located in Palm Beach, FL
great recognition, both in France and abroad. At the World's Fair of 1889, the “Grande Tuilerie” was a
Category

1880s French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Earthenware

Art Nouveau Frog Inkwell by Émile Müller
Art Nouveau Frog Inkwell by Émile Müller

Art Nouveau Frog Inkwell by Émile Müller

$10,600
Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign Grand Tour neoclassical patinated
Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign
Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign

Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign

$617 Sale Price
33% Off
A Fine Quality Bronze Inkwell by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A grand 19th century bronze and champlevé inkwell with yellow background and large burgundy
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

A Fine Quality Bronze Inkwell by Ferdinand Barbedienne
A Fine Quality Bronze Inkwell by Ferdinand Barbedienne

A Fine Quality Bronze Inkwell by Ferdinand Barbedienne

$2,600
Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze" Inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze, 19th
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

$1,729 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Butterfly Finial Origin: Probably France Material: Gilded metal with floral engraving
Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration

$780
Neo-Greek Inkwell by C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet and J. Brandely, France, Circa 1867
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl, Jean Brandely, Emmanuel Fremiet
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed Diehl à Paris. Wood and silvered copper inkwell. Central drawer ornamented with an
Category

1860s French Greek Revival French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Copper

Neo-Greek Inkwell by C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet and J. Brandely, France, Circa 1867
Neo-Greek Inkwell by C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet and J. Brandely, France, Circa 1867

Neo-Greek Inkwell by C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet and J. Brandely, France, Circa 1867

$22,223
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece Desk decorative inkwell. The base of the
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Metal

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

$650
Napoleonic Ormolu Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
inkwells. These flanking a finely-cast bust of Napoleon in military dress. The gilt-bronze finely crafted
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Napoleonic Ormolu Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870
Napoleonic Ormolu Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870

Napoleonic Ormolu Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870

$5,375
Alp Giroux, Silver-plated Bronze Inkwell, Orientalist, 19th Century
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Silver-plated bronze inkwell representing a bust of an Arab wearing a turban, which hides the hole
Category

19th Century French Moorish French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Alp Giroux, Silver-plated Bronze Inkwell, Orientalist, 19th Century
Alp Giroux, Silver-plated Bronze Inkwell, Orientalist, 19th Century

Alp Giroux, Silver-plated Bronze Inkwell, Orientalist, 19th Century

$961
A Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Unusual Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827–1875). Modelled as
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

A Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
A Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

A Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

$20,671
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined antique inkwell, with two inkwells made of bronze, including glass cups. The base is made
Category

1860s French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell

$756
Napoleon Bronze Sculpture Desk Inkwell, Signed Emile Pinedo
By Émile Pinedo
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Napoleon Bonaparte bronze desk inkwell, signed Pinedo with foundry mark. Mounted over a Green Alps
Category

1890s French Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon Bronze Sculpture Desk Inkwell, Signed Emile Pinedo
Napoleon Bronze Sculpture Desk Inkwell, Signed Emile Pinedo

Napoleon Bronze Sculpture Desk Inkwell, Signed Emile Pinedo

$5,000
Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Double inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze Important double inkwell, Napoleon III period
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

$2,114 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made from bronze, gilded. On the base is depicted a hunting scene with hunting
Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped

Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped

$612
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Cloisonné Enamel and Onyx Base Origin: France, probably Paris Material: Gilt bronze
Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel

$804
Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell
Located in Kittery Point, ME
France and is reflected in paintings, decorative arts, and the forms of numerous objects adorned with
Category

1810s French Gothic Revival French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell
Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell

Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell

$2,400
Gilt Bronze Inkwell, "L Amour timbalier", Louis XVI Style
Located in Paris, FR
Gilt bronze inkwell in the Louis XVI style, representing Love seated with two sticks in his hands
Category

1890s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Inkwell, "L Amour timbalier", Louis XVI Style
Gilt Bronze Inkwell, "L Amour timbalier", Louis XVI Style

Gilt Bronze Inkwell, "L Amour timbalier", Louis XVI Style

$2,883
Art Nouveau Repoussé Mystic Inkwell by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...
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Art Nouveau Repoussé Mystic Inkwell by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Repoussé Mystic Inkwell by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Repoussé Mystic Inkwell by Alfred Daguet

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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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