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Quality Antique Victorian Staffordshire Greyhound
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian Staffordshire Greyhound inkwell having a greyhound laying on a shaped
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Early 19th Century Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Ceramic

Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
By Charles Thomas Fox George Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver desk standish; an
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1840s British Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Cut Glass Inkwell with Silver Mountings, Birmingham, 1905
Located in Greven, DE
Victorian and Edwardian eras. Inkwells such as this one, combining elaborate crystal cutting with precise
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Silver

Antique Victorian Walnut Ebonised Brass Mounted Inkstand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Offered for sale is this mid 19th Century Victorian antique walnut and ebonised brass mounted
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Brass

Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Boulle marquetry technique, this beautiful piece is a Victorian inkstand with two capped inkwells
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19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Brass

Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Walter and John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass inkstand
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1880s English Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Elkington Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass inkstand
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19th Century British Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Blown Glass and Sterling Silver Ink Bottle
By Horace Woodward Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and blown glass ink
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1890s British Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Silver, Sterling Silver

English Victorian Hardwood Brass Mounted Standish with Single Drawer
Located in San Francisco, CA
inkwells. The piece is centered by a beautifully engraved brass decorative element and additional brass
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1870s English Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Brass

Victorian sterling silver inkstand with gallery border - London 1900
By William Hutton Sons
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1900 by William Hutton & Sons, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling
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Early 1900s English Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Victorian Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very handsome double inkwell from the Victorian era.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 1898 Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by John Grinsell Sons
By John Grinsell Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver fox inkstand; an
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1890s British Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Dayton, OH
-1880s. Made of brass featuring pewter inkwell with glass dome reservoir and slots for three quill pens
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19th Century Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Brass, Pewter

Antique Art Nouveau Ink Well, French, Pewter, Decorative Pen Tray, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Victorian period, circa 1900. Wonderful example from the appealing Art Nouveau period Displays a desirable
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Pewter

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine early English Well Figured Solid grained Walnut Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of the Nin...
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19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Brass

Antique English Sterling Silver Victorian Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English sterling silver Victorian inkstand.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
By J. C. Vickery
Located in London, GB
Victorian era inkstand with Boulle marquetry in ebonised wood and brass English, dated 1853
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Inkstand and Pen Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming little piece
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style
Located in London, GB
Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style English, 19th Century Height 19cm, width 27cm
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19th Century English Gothic Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Brass

Small Antique Calligrapher s Quill Pot, Chinese, Soapstone, Carved, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Intricate pierced detail accentuates the colourful form
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Soapstone

P.J. Mene Patinated Bronze Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian patinated bronze group of 2 dogs hunting bird titled Chasse a la Perdrix (signed
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19th Century French Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Bronze

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 functional piece of desk furniture.Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, makin...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Bronze

Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkstand with two crystal inkwells. The base and the lids are made of gutta
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Glass, Resin

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand, London 1901, Gallery Border
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Ernest Damant, this striking, Victorian, antique sterling silver
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Early 1900s English Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

A Very Good 19th Century Cut Glass Sterling Silver Inkstand / Capstan
By Charles Boyton II
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
; hinged lid, the interior retains its original removable glass reservoir. The inkwell sits within its
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

AUSTRIAN COLD PAINTED BRONZED CARPET SELLER INK STAND AFTER FRANZ BERGMAn
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely made in Austria stamped Ink well depicting an Arabic carpet seller which is after and original design by Franz Bergman This is a very ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Spelter

English McClark Tartanware Ink Stand Circa 1810
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
English McClark Tartanware Ink Stand Circa 1810 to 1840. Rare.
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Hardwood

Victorian Travelling Inkwell Silver Plated Banded Agate
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This little elegant travelling inkwell is made out of plated silver. The lid and the bottom of the
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1890s European Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Agate, Silver Plate

Large Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Inkwell
By Bigelow Kennard Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large, Victorian period, sterling silver-mounted controlled bubbles crystal inkwell with hinged lid
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1890s American Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Hand Crafted Mahogany Brass Desktop Lamp Inkwell Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique Victorian Hand Crafted Desktop Writing And Reading Stand. The Stand Is Fitted Additionally
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Early 19th Century British Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Brass

Antique English Victorian Stag Mounted Crystal Glass Inkwell Silver Plated Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Stag Mounted Crystal Glass Inkwell Silver Plated Tray. Item is raised on
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Silver Plate

19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells
By James Allen
Located in Morristown, NJ
inkwells and features a hidden compartment beneath the pen tray—hallmarks of quality construction during
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1860s English Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Brass

English Victorian Silver Plated Platter Tray Stag Mounted Glass Inkwell Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian silver plated figural platter tray with stag mounted glass inkwell
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Victorian Ebonised Desk Set With Two Cut Glass Inkwells Decorated With Brass
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Lovely Victorian Ebonised Desktop Tidy With Two Cut Glass Inkwells, With Attractive Brass Rails
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Chrome, Brass

Pair Of 20th Century Victorian Solid Silver Grotesque Inkwells, London c.1880
By Daniel Charles Houle
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian pair of solid silver inkwells, crafted in a grotesque style
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19th Century British Other Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Silver

Three Sterling Silver Mounted Commemorative Horse Hoof Inkwells
Located in London, GB
These interesting inkwells were crafted in Britain between the Victorian period and early to mid
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver-Mounted Pairpoint "Controlled Bubbles" Crystal Inkwell
By Goodnow Jenks
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver-mounted, Pairpoint "controlled bubbles" crystal inkwell, Goodnow & Jenks, Boston
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19th Century American Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Unique Antique Cast Brass Double Inkwell from France, Early 1900s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique cast brass inkwell features 2 ceramic ink depositories with pen rests, all highly decorated
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Early 1900s Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Brass

Rare 19th Century Kashmir Hand Painted Inkwell and Boxes Set
Located in London, GB
Rare 19th Century Kashmir Hand Painted Inkwell and Boxes Set A highly decorative and rare example
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1870s Indian Early Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Pine

Important Sterling and Gilt Inkwell by John Joseph Angell, London, 1853
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Important sterling and gilt inkwell by John & Joseph Angell London 1853, depicting a likeness of
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1850s English Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Silver

19th C English Silver Plate Figural Crown Lion Shield Ink Well Inkwell Holder
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fantastic fine quality silver plate inkwell in the form of a standing lion with a crown
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Tennis Inkwell With Tennis Player (Real Tennis or Racquets)
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Victorian Novelty Tennis Silver Plated Inkwell. A fine quality plated tennis inkwell with a single
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Antique Candle Sticks and Inkwell Émeaux de Bresse Desk Set Enamel Brass France
Located in Munich, DE
This beautifully enamelled set comprising an inkwell and two candlesticks will cheer up any room. A
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1870s French Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Brass

19th Century English Plate and Horn Candlesticks and Large Cut-Glass Inkwell
Located in Hudson, NY
plate on brass and mounted with deer horn the set typifies the Victorian love and nature and manufacture
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Brass

Antique Tiffany Wave Edge Sterling Silver Inkstand
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Wave Edge sterling silver inkstand. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1884. Square with corner scroll-mounted supports. Centrally mounted bowl with hinged cover. Applied reeded a...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Faberge Rock Crystal Gold Inkwell
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé gold and rock crystal inkwell, the lobed rock-crystal body carved with bombe' sides, the
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, Gold

French Victorian Green Marble Inkwell with Tiger
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian green marble double inkwell with bronze trim and centered figure of tiger.
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19th Century French Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Antique Victorian Cricket Sculpture Inkwell
Located in London, Greenwich
A superb antique Victorian inkwell. Hand carved from solid fruitwood in England and dating from
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19th Century European Colonial Revival Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Cherry

Bronze English Inkwell Set with Rocking Blotter
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are featuring an ornate Victorian inkwell with a rocking blotter. The details on the cast bronze
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Bronze

Large Cut Glass Victorian 1880 Inkwell
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A Large cut glass Victorian 1880 inkwell, it has a brass lid and a pen stand to the front. It
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Cut Glass

A Victorian Mahogany, Brass and Cut Glass Inkwell
Located in London, GB
English Brass and mahogany inkwell with cut glass ink bottles. With one central drawer and raised
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19th Century British Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Brass

Victorian Inlay Floral Inkwell with Silver Plume
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Victorian inlay, floral inkwell with silver plume. Two crystal inkwells. Height to top of inkwell
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells

Antique Metal Inkwell, Victorian Double Inkstand, England 1890, H302
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Metal Inkwell, Victorian Double Inkstand, England 1890, H302 England 1890 Metal Three
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1890s English Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Metal

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Monogramed Inkwell, Scotland 1897, H552
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Monogramed Inkwell, Scotland 1897, H552 Scotland "1897" Shaped pen
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1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Carved Dog Inkwell.
Located in New York, NY
A charming English Victorian large carved wood inkwell modeled as a dog with glass eyes, his paws
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19th Century British Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Wood

Victorian Brass Inkwell with Two Lidded Crystal Wells, 19th century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian Brass Inkwell with 2 Crystal Wells Originally $ 960.00 PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR WEB
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Crystal, Brass

19th Century Large Bronze Inkwell with Dragons
Located in Brighton, GB
Late 19th century large bronze inkwell with dragons probably French. A very impressive desk
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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Victorian Antique Inkwells For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of victorian antique inkwells is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct victorian antique inkwells — often made from metal, silver and brass — can elevate any home. Victorian antique inkwells have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of victorian antique inkwells to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau victorian antique inkwells are of considerable interest. Victorian antique inkwells have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charles Thomas Fox George Fox, Gorham Manufacturing Company and James Deakin Sons are consistently popular.

How Much are Victorian Antique Inkwells?

Victorian antique inkwells can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,298, while the lowest priced sells for $44 and the highest can go for as much as $81,667.

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.