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19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo
Located in Paris, FR
19th century black marble inkwell surmounted by a patinated bronze statue featuring Moses by
Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo
19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo

19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo

$3,590
Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Empire style parallelogram shaped emerald green glass heavy inkwell. It’s guilt bronze
Category

Late 19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Antique Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle
Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle

Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle

$720 Sale Price
20% Off
An Ormolu and Marble Inkwell, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An ormolu and marble inkwell, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Louis XVI style inkwell, 19th
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique An Ormolu and Marble Inkwell, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
An Ormolu and Marble Inkwell, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

An Ormolu and Marble Inkwell, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$2,633
Antique Inkwell, Bronze D´oré, Desk Utensil, Neogotic, circa 1850
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell from gilded brass. France, 1840-1860.
Category

Mid-19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Gold, Brass

Antique Inkwell, Bronze D´oré, Desk Utensil, Neogotic, circa 1850
Antique Inkwell, Bronze D´oré, Desk Utensil, Neogotic, circa 1850

Antique Inkwell, Bronze D´oré, Desk Utensil, Neogotic, circa 1850

$305 Sale Price
50% Off
Japanned or Chinoiserie Decorated Louis XV Style Lacquer Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
The lacquer ground with a strong burgundy undertone. Well carved , colored and other wise decorated . The porcelain well in good Antique condition . Minor wear due to age and use .
Category

1860s French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanned or Chinoiserie Decorated Louis XV Style Lacquer Inkwell
Japanned or Chinoiserie Decorated Louis XV Style Lacquer Inkwell

Japanned or Chinoiserie Decorated Louis XV Style Lacquer Inkwell

$450
19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink n Perch Delight!
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite 19th-century bronze parakeet on perch candlestick inkwells showcase the fine
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink n Perch Delight!
19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink n Perch Delight!

19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink n Perch Delight!

$1,500 / set
Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain and bronze inkwell in the taste of Asian Art. Inkwell decorated with a Buddha in white
Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.
Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.

Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.

$2,154
Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell with Porcelain Plaque
Located in London, GB
tray and three fitted porcelain inkwells. French, circa 1820 This inkwell is a fine example of the
Category

19th Century French Gothic Revival French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell with Porcelain Plaque
Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell with Porcelain Plaque

Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell with Porcelain Plaque

$7,550
Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Ibex, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century
Located in Beaune, FR
Lovely inkwell in gilded bronze surmounted by an ibex. This inkwell opens with its interior
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Ibex, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century
Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Ibex, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century

Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Ibex, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century

$993
Victorian Marble Inkwell Sienna Yellow Inkstand Desk Set Antique Louis XVI
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
An Antique Sienna marble inkwell / inkstand Very well shaped and decorative Made Of yellow and
Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Victorian Marble Inkwell Sienna Yellow Inkstand Desk Set Antique Louis XVI
Victorian Marble Inkwell Sienna Yellow Inkstand Desk Set Antique Louis XVI

Victorian Marble Inkwell Sienna Yellow Inkstand Desk Set Antique Louis XVI

$956
Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique inkwell is a stunning example of Art Nouveau design, shaped like a grotto
Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau
Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau

Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau

$347
19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This exquisite inkwell exhibits the mastery of Baccarat's workmanship. The molded crystal body is
Category

Early 1900s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top
19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top

19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top

$2,800
1920 Rene Lalique Inkwell Mures Blackberries Opalescent Glass with blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Inkwell "Mures" made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1920. Engraved
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1920s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 Rene Lalique Inkwell Mures Blackberries Opalescent Glass with blue Patina
1920 Rene Lalique Inkwell Mures Blackberries Opalescent Glass with blue Patina

1920 Rene Lalique Inkwell Mures Blackberries Opalescent Glass with blue Patina

$4,488
René Lalique Inkwell Nightlight Model with does Created in 1913
By René Lalique
Located in NANTES, FR
Inkwell night light by René Lalique, in dark red pressed molded glass. Silvered bronze base
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1910s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

René Lalique Inkwell Nightlight Model with does Created in 1913
René Lalique Inkwell Nightlight Model with does Created in 1913

René Lalique Inkwell Nightlight Model with does Created in 1913

$1,556
Italian Patinated Brass and Marble Architectural Model Inkwell, circa 1875
Located in Atlanta, GA
openings, lacking glass inkwells, resting on a marble plinth base, raised on cast bronze feet.
Category

1870s French Gothic Revival French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Patinated Brass and Marble Architectural Model Inkwell, circa 1875
Italian Patinated Brass and Marble Architectural Model Inkwell, circa 1875

Italian Patinated Brass and Marble Architectural Model Inkwell, circa 1875

$1,900
An Gilt Bronze Inkwell from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An gilt bronze inkwell from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Louis XV style gilt bronze
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

An Gilt Bronze Inkwell from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
An Gilt Bronze Inkwell from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

An Gilt Bronze Inkwell from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$6,942
Antique Inkwell, Seashells, Gilded and Silvered, Bronze Dorée, Mid 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell from gilded and silvered bronze. France, mid 19th Century. Exceptionally
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1850s French Victorian French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Seashells, Gilded and Silvered, Bronze Dorée, Mid 19th Century
Antique Inkwell, Seashells, Gilded and Silvered, Bronze Dorée, Mid 19th Century

Antique Inkwell, Seashells, Gilded and Silvered, Bronze Dorée, Mid 19th Century

$634
Albert Marionnet (1852-1910), A Belle Époque Naturalistic Inkwell, circa 1900
By Albert Marionnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Albert Marionnet (1852-1910), A Large Belle-Epoque Naturalistic Inkwell, circa 1900 In gilded and
Category

1890s French Belle Époque French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Albert Marionnet (1852-1910), A Belle Époque Naturalistic Inkwell, circa 1900
Albert Marionnet (1852-1910), A Belle Époque Naturalistic Inkwell, circa 1900

Albert Marionnet (1852-1910), A Belle Époque Naturalistic Inkwell, circa 1900

$2,614 Sale Price
22% Off
Louis XV Style Ormolu Inkwell, Late 19/Early 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Attributed to Leon Messager for Francois Linke, with Rococo and seashell Decoration.
Category

Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV Style Ormolu Inkwell, Late 19/Early 20th Century
Louis XV Style Ormolu Inkwell, Late 19/Early 20th Century

Louis XV Style Ormolu Inkwell, Late 19/Early 20th Century

$5,000
Sevres Porcelain Marbelized Gilt and Lustre Dolphin Inkwell, Dated 1832
Located in New York, NY
Marked MC-31 for Micaud.
Category

1830s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Sevres Porcelain Marbelized Gilt and Lustre Dolphin Inkwell, Dated 1832
Sevres Porcelain Marbelized Gilt and Lustre Dolphin Inkwell, Dated 1832

Sevres Porcelain Marbelized Gilt and Lustre Dolphin Inkwell, Dated 1832

$5,500
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped, Pen Tray
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made from bronze, gilded. Very good condition of the bronze work.
Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Gold, Bronze

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

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

$371
Very Large and Fine 19th Century Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Chinoiserie and gilt bronze inkwell with a decorated scene. Fine
Category

Late 18th Century French Chinoiserie French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Very Large and Fine 19th Century Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Very Large and Fine 19th Century Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Very Large and Fine 19th Century Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

$9,500
Inkwell in Marble and Bronze by Jean-Marie Pigalle, 19th Century
By Jean Marie Pigalle
Located in Milano, IT
Inkwell with large base in green serpentine marble surmounted by two cup-shaped vases with lids and
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19th Century French Other French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Inkwell in Marble and Bronze by Jean-Marie Pigalle, 19th Century
Inkwell in Marble and Bronze by Jean-Marie Pigalle, 19th Century

Inkwell in Marble and Bronze by Jean-Marie Pigalle, 19th Century

$4,668
An inkwell and Two Candlesticks from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An ormolu, enamelled and cloisonné inkwell and two candlesticks from the 19th century, Napoleon III
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

An inkwell and Two Candlesticks from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
An inkwell and Two Candlesticks from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

An inkwell and Two Candlesticks from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$4,189 / set
Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820
Located in Knivsta, SE
Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Ebonized Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820 A rare and
Category

1820s French Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820
Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820

Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820

$1,855
Louis XV Style Inkwell, Designed by Léon Messagé and Cast By Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Inkwell. Designed by Léon Messagé and Cast By The Ferdinand
Category

19th Century French Rococo French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV Style Inkwell, Designed by Léon Messagé and Cast By Barbedienne
Louis XV Style Inkwell, Designed by Léon Messagé and Cast By Barbedienne

Louis XV Style Inkwell, Designed by Léon Messagé and Cast By Barbedienne

$38,437
Gilt Bronze and Griotte Red marble inkwell, Empire Period, early 19th century
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Empire-period inkwell featuring a rectangular base in griotte red marble, embellished with
Category

1810s French Empire French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Griotte Red marble inkwell, Empire Period, early 19th century
Gilt Bronze and Griotte Red marble inkwell, Empire Period, early 19th century

Gilt Bronze and Griotte Red marble inkwell, Empire Period, early 19th century

$10,772
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

$5,386
Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze inkwell sculpture with nuanced brown patination. Two ink pots are cleverly hidden at either
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez
Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez

Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez

$5,386
Antique Inkwell, Bald Eagle, Pen Tray, Gilded Bronze, Signed Frecourt, Art Deco
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made from bronze. Finely chiseled and gilded. Signed "FRECOURT" by the french
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Antique Inkwell, Bald Eagle, Pen Tray, Gilded Bronze, Signed Frecourt, Art Deco
Antique Inkwell, Bald Eagle, Pen Tray, Gilded Bronze, Signed Frecourt, Art Deco

Antique Inkwell, Bald Eagle, Pen Tray, Gilded Bronze, Signed Frecourt, Art Deco

$651 Sale Price
20% Off
Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell From the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble and gilt bronze inkwell from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. Napoleon III period
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell From the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell From the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell From the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$2,752
1910 René Lalique Nenuphar Inkwell Frosted Glass with Grey Patina, Water Lily
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Inkwell "Nénuphar" (Water Lily) made in frosted glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1910
Category

1910s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Blown Glass

1910 René Lalique Nenuphar Inkwell Frosted Glass with Grey Patina, Water Lily
1910 René Lalique Nenuphar Inkwell Frosted Glass with Grey Patina, Water Lily

1910 René Lalique Nenuphar Inkwell Frosted Glass with Grey Patina, Water Lily

$2,812
Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Sevres Porcelain Plaque s in Robin’s Egg
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful large 19th century French Belle Époque inkwell. Grand gilt bronze with many compartments
Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Sevres Porcelain Plaque s in Robin’s Egg
Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Sevres Porcelain Plaque s in Robin’s Egg

Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Sevres Porcelain Plaque s in Robin’s Egg

$10,500
Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal Glass and Gilt Bronze Inkwell of Impressive Size
Located in London, GB
A quite stunning French cut crystal inkwell of substantial size, with extremely elegantly worked
Category

1860s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal Glass and Gilt Bronze Inkwell of Impressive Size
Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal Glass and Gilt Bronze Inkwell of Impressive Size

Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal Glass and Gilt Bronze Inkwell of Impressive Size

$9,952
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

$1,436
Early 20th Century Silvered Bronze Inkwell in the Form of a Caparisoned Elephant
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early twentieth century silvered bronze inkwell in the form of a caparisoned elephant in mid-stride
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate, Bronze

Early 20th Century Silvered Bronze Inkwell in the Form of a Caparisoned Elephant
Early 20th Century Silvered Bronze Inkwell in the Form of a Caparisoned Elephant

Early 20th Century Silvered Bronze Inkwell in the Form of a Caparisoned Elephant

$2,650
Antique Continental Ceramic Pink Gilt Striped Shell or Oil Lamp Styled Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique ceramic inkwell is presumed to have been made in Continental Europe in circa 1880 in
Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Continental Ceramic Pink Gilt Striped Shell or Oil Lamp Styled Inkwell
Antique Continental Ceramic Pink Gilt Striped Shell or Oil Lamp Styled Inkwell

Antique Continental Ceramic Pink Gilt Striped Shell or Oil Lamp Styled Inkwell

$775
Rare Inkwell in Carved Crystal and Worked Silver by Lucien Gaillard
By Lucien Gaillard
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful inkstand in carved crystal, with frame and cover in embossed silver. Signed by Lucien Gaillard (1861-1942), 107 rue La Boétie, Paris. Lucien Gaillard arises from silve...
Category

Early 1900s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Rare Inkwell in Carved Crystal and Worked Silver by Lucien Gaillard
Rare Inkwell in Carved Crystal and Worked Silver by Lucien Gaillard

Rare Inkwell in Carved Crystal and Worked Silver by Lucien Gaillard

$4,548
Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt-bronze and crystal desk set of the Napoleon III period. Composed of two crystal ink wells, a raised pen tray, and a sculptural depiction of a female figure riding a tiger. All...
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870
Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870

Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870

$5,885
Fantastic Gilt Bronze Brass and Cut Glass Horseman Hound Dog Desk Inkwell Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Marvelously detailed French antique desk accessory inkwell made of gilt bronze and nickel plate
Category

Early 1900s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Fantastic Gilt Bronze Brass and Cut Glass Horseman Hound Dog Desk Inkwell Set
Fantastic Gilt Bronze Brass and Cut Glass Horseman Hound Dog Desk Inkwell Set

Fantastic Gilt Bronze Brass and Cut Glass Horseman Hound Dog Desk Inkwell Set

$1,400
Rare Andre Villien Paris Art Nouveau quality Bronze Marble Desk Inkwell Stand
By André Villien
Located in Lisse, NL
). Villien was a French sculptor and decorator who worked in Paris between 1905 and 1924. The combination of
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Andre Villien Paris Art Nouveau quality Bronze Marble Desk Inkwell Stand
Rare Andre Villien Paris Art Nouveau quality Bronze Marble Desk Inkwell Stand

Rare Andre Villien Paris Art Nouveau quality Bronze Marble Desk Inkwell Stand

$1,316
19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Antique writing stand desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain . This beautiful
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain
19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain

$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Siena Marble Inkwell
Located in Kittery Point, ME
the modernity of their industrialized century. Both England and France laid claim to the Gothic as
Category

1820s French Gothic Revival French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

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

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

$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Inkwell, circa 1890
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XV Style gilt bronze and Sèvres style Porcelain inkwell. French, circa 1890
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Inkwell, circa 1890
Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Inkwell, circa 1890

Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Inkwell, circa 1890

$3,294
Rare Antique Bronze Inkwell By Joseph D´Aste (1881-1945), Young Boy and Goose
By Joseph d Aste
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell by the artist and sculptor Joseph D´Aste. Nicely chiseled bronze work on a red
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Antique Bronze Inkwell By Joseph D´Aste (1881-1945), Young Boy and Goose
Rare Antique Bronze Inkwell By Joseph D´Aste (1881-1945), Young Boy and Goose

Rare Antique Bronze Inkwell By Joseph D´Aste (1881-1945), Young Boy and Goose

$2,094
Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and large 19th century Chinoiserie inkwell with raised decoration and fine gilt bronze
Category

Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot
Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot

Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot

$9,500
Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU
By Henri Chapu
Located in Paris, FR
Inkwell in red Griotte marble and gilt bronze representing an allegory of writing by Henri Chapu
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU
Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU

Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU

$5,984
Royal Blue Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Pen Tray in the Louis XVI Taste
Located in London, GB
An Ensemble de Bureau in the Louis XVI Taste Constructed using gilt bronze, and 'Sevres' style porcelain having 'Bleu de Roi' borders, and hand painted with polychrome foliate and...
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Royal Blue Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Pen Tray in the Louis XVI Taste
Royal Blue Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Pen Tray in the Louis XVI Taste

Royal Blue Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Pen Tray in the Louis XVI Taste

$11,668
Substantial French Empire Figural Encrier
Located in London, GB
A substantial and very fine quality late French Empire Verde marble and ormolu figural encrier or
Category

1830s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Substantial French Empire Figural Encrier
Substantial French Empire Figural Encrier

Substantial French Empire Figural Encrier

$6,589
Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Astoria, NY
Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand, late 19th century, with cherub writing on a
Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand
Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand

Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand

$1,300
19th Century French Champleve Inkstand
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a luxurious combination of colors in the form of a French champleve inkstand, with a square
Category

19th Century French Other French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Champleve Inkstand
19th Century French Champleve Inkstand

19th Century French Champleve Inkstand

$1,850
Antique French Bronze Goose Ink Well
Located in Bishop s Stortford, GB
A rare Antique French Bronze Goose Ink Well. Very good condition, Circa 1880. Great detail and a
Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bronze Goose Ink Well
Antique French Bronze Goose Ink Well

Antique French Bronze Goose Ink Well

$507
French Porcelain Inkstand, Sèvres Style, 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
This is an exquisite porcelain gilded and enameled inkstand in the Sèvres style, from France
Category

19th Century French Rococo French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

French Porcelain Inkstand, Sèvres Style, 19th Century
French Porcelain Inkstand, Sèvres Style, 19th Century

French Porcelain Inkstand, Sèvres Style, 19th Century

$1,200
Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome inkwell has well-defined lines and includes spots for four writing pieces. The marble
Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand
Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand

Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand

$1,200
18th Century French Tole Painted Ink Stand
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century French Tole Painted Ink Stand. Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear
Category

18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal

18th Century French Tole Painted Ink Stand
18th Century French Tole Painted Ink Stand

18th Century French Tole Painted Ink Stand

$316 Sale Price
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Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand French Porcelain 19th
Category

19th Century French Rococo French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand
Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand

Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand

$550
19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This beautifully detailed French bronze and gilt inkwell shows a Revolutionary figure sounding an
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Metal

19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand
19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand

19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand

$1,450
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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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