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Inkwells For Sale
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 lion's head with a long mane in bronze with dark patina, surrounded by two finely chi...
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19th Century French Napoleon III 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

$2,221
Original Art Nouveau Brass Copper Ink well set circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A real nice looking Art Nouveau Ink Well set ,hand made and cast in Brass and with a Copper base plate with Nouveau design . Polished brass casting of ...
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20th Century European Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Original Art Nouveau Brass Copper Ink well set circa 1900
Original Art Nouveau Brass Copper Ink well set circa 1900

Original Art Nouveau Brass Copper Ink well set circa 1900

$1,250
Novelty fountain pen nib shaped silver inkwell made in London in 1904
By Alexander Clark Co.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1904 by The Alexander Clark Manufacturing Co., this stylish, Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Inkwell, is modelled as a fountain pen nib. The ink stand mea...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Novelty fountain pen nib shaped silver inkwell made in London in 1904
Novelty fountain pen nib shaped silver inkwell made in London in 1904

Novelty fountain pen nib shaped silver inkwell made in London in 1904

$957
Fabulous Antique French Hand Engraved and Enameled Cast Brass Circular Inkstand
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Antique French engraved and enameled ormolu cast brass circular inkstand with original brass trimmed glass ink cup. (Some enameling A/F and illustrated as such) Mostly in superb con...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

Fabulous Antique French Hand Engraved and Enameled Cast Brass Circular Inkstand
Fabulous Antique French Hand Engraved and Enameled Cast Brass Circular Inkstand

Fabulous Antique French Hand Engraved and Enameled Cast Brass Circular Inkstand

$795
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 century. H: 15cm, W: 21cm, D: 14,5cm.
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19th Century French Napoleon III 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
Antique 19th century William IV bronze and ormolu pen tray
Located in London, GB
A large William IV period bronze & ormolu Pentray having cutglass inkwells and central urn with leaf and shell border & carrying handles, supported on bold leaf scrolled feet.
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Mid-19th Century English Rococo Revival Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique 19th century William IV bronze and ormolu pen tray
Antique 19th century William IV bronze and ormolu pen tray

Antique 19th century William IV bronze and ormolu pen tray

$3,856
Fine French Late 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Rococo Style Inkwell by Millet
By Aimé Millet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century gilded ormolu inkwell Rococo influenced inkwell, having scrolling foliate decoration to the whole, two lidded inkwells, signed; Millet, Paris Mais...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

Fine French Late 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Rococo Style Inkwell by Millet
Fine French Late 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Rococo Style Inkwell by Millet

Fine French Late 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Rococo Style Inkwell by Millet

$6,197
19th Century French Marble and Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed Melotte
By Melotte
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your desk or study with this elegant antique inkwell, crafted in France, circa 1880, and situated on a rectangular green marble base, the desk accessory features a bronze ro...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed Melotte
19th Century French Marble and Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed Melotte

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed Melotte

$1,300
Sevres Porcelain Marbelized Gilt and Lustre Dolphin Inkwell, Dated 1832
Located in New York, NY
Marked MC-31 for Micaud.
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1830s 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 French Belle Époque Classical Silver Inkwell on Stand
Located in New York, NY
French 950 silver inkwell on stand, circa 1910. Straight sides with vertically applied strapwork bands; curved bottom and raised foot. Cover hinged and domed with flower-head finial....
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique French Belle Époque Classical Silver Inkwell on Stand
Antique French Belle Époque Classical Silver Inkwell on Stand

Antique French Belle Époque Classical Silver Inkwell on Stand

$1,150
Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant French Art Deco inkwell in gilt bronze and portor black marble with its white and golden veins. The inkwell stands on three beautiful round gilt bronze feet. It has a pe...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920
Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920

Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920

$780
English Regency Inkwell in Patinated Bronze and Ormolu with Dolphin Mount
Located in London, GB
English Regency patinated bronze and ormolu double inkwell. Set upon a rectangular base with mercury gilt ormolu moulding of "stiff leaf and dart" design. The inkwell holder itself, ...
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1810s English Regency Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

English Regency Inkwell in Patinated Bronze and Ormolu with Dolphin Mount
English Regency Inkwell in Patinated Bronze and Ormolu with Dolphin Mount

English Regency Inkwell in Patinated Bronze and Ormolu with Dolphin Mount

$2,031
Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890
Located in Brussels, BE
A cut crystal inkwell inserted in a massive architectural beige marble base. Probably Italy around 1890.
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Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Crystal, Bronze

Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890
Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890

Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890

$1,729 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique English Mahogany Inkwell Set with Black, Red and Copying Features
Located in New Orleans, LA
This inkwell set comes with three compartments and a glass tray.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Inkwells

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Inkwell Set with Black, Red and Copying Features
Antique English Mahogany Inkwell Set with Black, Red and Copying Features

Antique English Mahogany Inkwell Set with Black, Red and Copying Features

$638
Inkwell Regency Gilded Bronze Porcelain England \\\ 800
Located in Milano, IT
Porcelain inkwell, with a shaped body entirely enamelled with chinoiserie-style motifs: there are large red flowers on a decorated blue background, on the sides two reserves in which...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Inkwell Regency Gilded Bronze Porcelain England \\\ 800
Inkwell Regency Gilded Bronze Porcelain England \\\ 800

Inkwell Regency Gilded Bronze Porcelain England \\\ 800

$7,805
XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Inlstand
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Modern style sterling silver inkwell. The inkwell was made from a raw sheet of 925 silver and hand-shaped to form a slightly rounded rectangle. A double-line border was soldered on t...
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2010s Italian Modern Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Inlstand
XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Inlstand

XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Inlstand

$2,341 / item
Rare Antique Victorian English Inkwell
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very elegant and rare silver and tortoise Victorian inkwell: a wonderful piece for Your desk. Punched: London, 1884. A/2128. Banned in USA, may be.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Rare Antique Victorian English Inkwell
Rare Antique Victorian English Inkwell

Rare Antique Victorian English Inkwell

$3,242
Crystal Pen Holder with Inkwell by Walther Design
By Pukeberg Sweden
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Pukeberg walther glass designed Solifleur rectangular single stem glass. Interesting and particularly striking pieces of Op Art glass . The front features a fun, light-hearted textur...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Pen Holder with Inkwell by Walther Design
Crystal Pen Holder with Inkwell by Walther Design

Crystal Pen Holder with Inkwell by Walther Design

$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze inkwell George Josef Burgstaller (German/Austrian)
By George Josef Burgstaller
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze inkwell Georg Josef BURGSTALLER (German/Austrian) Neo classical woman signed Burgstaller ruge marble.
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1890s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Bronze inkwell George Josef Burgstaller (German/Austrian)
Bronze inkwell George Josef Burgstaller (German/Austrian)

Bronze inkwell George Josef Burgstaller (German/Austrian)

$1,450
Mother of Pearl English Desk Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very elegant mother of pearl English desk inkwell. In very good conditions. Perfect for a lady's desk. It´s a perfect chic object. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and A...
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Mother of Pearl English Desk Inkwell
Mother of Pearl English Desk Inkwell

Mother of Pearl English Desk Inkwell

$799 Sale Price / set
46% Off
Edgar Gilstrap Simpson ARTS CRAFTS INKWELL, RUSKIN POTTERY LINER C.1900
By Ruskin Pottery
Located in Stourbridge, West Midlands
A fantastic quality beaten copper with turquoise finial arts and crafts inkwell signed by Edgar Simpson. A superb jewellery designer whose workmanship is of the very highest quality and pieces like this almost impossible to find as they are so rare. Of its type you will not find a better example. It is in flawless, original untouched condition, carries its original Ruskin pottery liner and is fully signed and hand numbered 'N/L/L 227' to the base. It measures 14.5cm in diameter and is 8.5cm in overall height. English: Edgar Gilstrap Simpson (1867-1945), British jewellery designer in the Arts & Crafts tradition. Born in Nottingham; his father, Henry Simpson...
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwells

Materials

Copper

Edgar Gilstrap Simpson ARTS CRAFTS INKWELL, RUSKIN POTTERY LINER C.1900
Edgar Gilstrap Simpson ARTS CRAFTS INKWELL, RUSKIN POTTERY LINER C.1900

Edgar Gilstrap Simpson ARTS CRAFTS INKWELL, RUSKIN POTTERY LINER C.1900

$12,325
Inkstand of Neopolitan Fisherman
Located in London, GB
A good Italian Grand Tour model of a Neopolitan fisherman at his work. In ormolu and patinated bronze the oval base is naturalistically decorated with rocks and seaweed which the fis...
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1860s Italian Grand Tour Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Inkstand of Neopolitan Fisherman
Inkstand of Neopolitan Fisherman

Inkstand of Neopolitan Fisherman

$1,480
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 ,the bronze are finely executed,original condition Extremly rare this inkwell have its...
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1890s French Louis XV 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
Sterling Silver Inkwell XL Size, Denmark, 1920
Located in Paris, FR
Sterling silver inkwell made in Denmark, 1920. Very large size silver inkwell holder made of sterling silver, weight 620 grams. Good condition, some engraving on the silver as seen...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Inkwell XL Size, Denmark, 1920
Sterling Silver Inkwell XL Size, Denmark, 1920

Sterling Silver Inkwell XL Size, Denmark, 1920

$1,801
Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top i
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top inkwell, the letter sections are decorated with Putti and Cherubs th...
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Early 1900s Baroque Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top i
Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top i

Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top i

$619
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 feet below a lattice design with rosettes in the center. Above are two ink dispensers ...
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19th Century French Empire 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
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 Silver Ink Stand, features a shared and pierced gallery style border, and two cut ...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian sterling silver inkstand with gallery border - London 1900
Victorian sterling silver inkstand with gallery border - London 1900

Victorian sterling silver inkstand with gallery border - London 1900

$5,501
17th Century Spanish Traditional Talavera Glazed Ceramic Ink Holder
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 17th century Spanish traditional Talavera glazed ceramic ink holder.
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17th Century Spanish Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

17th Century Spanish Traditional Talavera Glazed Ceramic Ink Holder
17th Century Spanish Traditional Talavera Glazed Ceramic Ink Holder

17th Century Spanish Traditional Talavera Glazed Ceramic Ink Holder

$1,441
English Regency Desk Set in Form of British Sailors Defending a Fort with Mortar
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and very unusual bronze desk set in the form of British sailors ( or Jack Tars) defending or more likely attacking a fort with mortars. Set on bun feet with what ap...
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1810s English Regency Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

English Regency Desk Set in Form of British Sailors Defending a Fort with Mortar
English Regency Desk Set in Form of British Sailors Defending a Fort with Mortar

English Regency Desk Set in Form of British Sailors Defending a Fort with Mortar

$3,408
Large French Gilt Bronze Marine Inkstand, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Large French gilt bronze marine inkstand, circa 1875.
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1870s French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Large French Gilt Bronze Marine Inkstand, circa 1875
Large French Gilt Bronze Marine Inkstand, circa 1875

Large French Gilt Bronze Marine Inkstand, circa 1875

$17,500
Brass Accented Crystal Prism Tray – Luxury Decorative Crystal Table Decor
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Bring elegance and functionality together with the Brass Accented Crystal Prism Tray, a stunning piece that transforms any surface into a display of sophistication. Designed with cle...
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2010s American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Brass Accented Crystal Prism Tray – Luxury Decorative Crystal Table Decor
Brass Accented Crystal Prism Tray – Luxury Decorative Crystal Table Decor

Brass Accented Crystal Prism Tray – Luxury Decorative Crystal Table Decor

$500
Clear Crystal Brass Decorative Bookend –Heavy Duty Multifaceted Modern Design
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Crafted from premium clear crystal triangular bookend and accented with polished metallic brass, this decorative bookend is a true statement piece. Its asymmetrical, multifaceted des...
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2010s American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Clear Crystal Brass Decorative Bookend –Heavy Duty Multifaceted Modern Design
Clear Crystal Brass Decorative Bookend –Heavy Duty Multifaceted Modern Design

Clear Crystal Brass Decorative Bookend –Heavy Duty Multifaceted Modern Design

$350
French Porcelaine and Bronze Inkstand, Marks of Samson, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French Porcelaine and bronze inkstand. Marks of Samson, 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Porcelaine and Bronze Inkstand, Marks of Samson, 19th Century
French Porcelaine and Bronze Inkstand, Marks of Samson, 19th Century

French Porcelaine and Bronze Inkstand, Marks of Samson, 19th Century

$7,805
Impressive Edwardian sterling silver ink stand by Barnards 1908 - 2.7kg
By Edward Barnard Sons
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1908 by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd., this very handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is plain in design, with reed detailing, 2 pots for ink,...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Impressive Edwardian sterling silver ink stand by Barnards 1908 - 2.7kg
Impressive Edwardian sterling silver ink stand by Barnards 1908 - 2.7kg

Impressive Edwardian sterling silver ink stand by Barnards 1908 - 2.7kg

$11,671
Antique English Ormolu and Malachite Inkwell, Circa 1860-1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English ormolu & malachite inkwell, circa 1860-1880.
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Antique English Ormolu and Malachite Inkwell, Circa 1860-1880.
Antique English Ormolu and Malachite Inkwell, Circa 1860-1880.

Antique English Ormolu and Malachite Inkwell, Circa 1860-1880.

$1,200
Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand wit
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand with Pen Holder 19th Century French Louis XV style figural cast bronze d...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand wit
Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand wit

Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand wit

$350
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Walking bear pen holder and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings," plate 92a. Book included. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800’s it had become the driving force for this industry. Swiss wood carvers became world renown and featured at many international exhibitions. Period: 1900 Origin: Switzerland Size: 4" H x 7" W Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Black Forest, Brienz Collection, Carvings, Bears, Inkwells, Desk Accessories...
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

$1,500
19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Gilded Ormolu Ink Well, Stamped, Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century French gilded Ormolu Gran Tour influenced gilded Ormolu ink well, having classing motifs and Roman Centurion bust embo...
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Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Gilded Ormolu Ink Well, Stamped, Barbedienne
19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Gilded Ormolu Ink Well, Stamped, Barbedienne

19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Gilded Ormolu Ink Well, Stamped, Barbedienne

$2,065
Silver Gilt Inkstand by William Bateman II
By William Bateman II
Located in New Orleans, LA
The unbridled boldness of William IV-period silver design is on full display in this grand silver gilt inkstand by William Bateman II. Hailing from one of the most legendary silversm...
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19th Century English William IV Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver Gilt Inkstand by William Bateman II
Silver Gilt Inkstand by William Bateman II

Silver Gilt Inkstand by William Bateman II

$34,500
Gilt Bronze Basket Form Inkstand, French, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Charles X.
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1810s French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Basket Form Inkstand, French, circa 1810
Gilt Bronze Basket Form Inkstand, French, circa 1810

Gilt Bronze Basket Form Inkstand, French, circa 1810

$6,000
Mid-Century French Alpine Deer Inkwell Desk Set on Walnut Base
Located in Dallas, TX
This striking vintage inkwell desk set was crafted in the French Alps, circa 1950, and reflects the region’s long tradition of Alpine and Black Forest,...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Spelter

Mid-Century French Alpine Deer Inkwell Desk Set on Walnut Base
Mid-Century French Alpine Deer Inkwell Desk Set on Walnut Base

Mid-Century French Alpine Deer Inkwell Desk Set on Walnut Base

$800
Modern Crystal and Steel Circles Wall Sconce – Luxury Sconce Lighting
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Bring timeless elegance and modern artistry into your home with the Modern Brass Wall Sconce Lighting – Crystal and Brass Circles. Expertly crafted with glistening textured crystal ...
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2010s American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Modern Crystal and Steel Circles Wall Sconce – Luxury Sconce Lighting
Modern Crystal and Steel Circles Wall Sconce – Luxury Sconce Lighting

Modern Crystal and Steel Circles Wall Sconce – Luxury Sconce Lighting

$1,000
French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray
Located in Montreal, QC
This luxurious encrier de bureau is raised on scrolling and leafy feet mounting a malachite-finished base. The tray itself is modelled as a shell rising to a spring-loaded pen holder...
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray
French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray

French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray

$2,250
Early 19th Century Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Encrier
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Regency period bronze and ormolu encrier, having penholders and triple inkwells with leaf cast lids contained in leaf decorated classical bath, supported on wre...
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Encrier
Early 19th Century Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Encrier

Early 19th Century Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Encrier

$1,721
French 2 Pot Inkwell Stand with a Hunting Retriever Dog
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French 2 pot inkwell stand with a Hunting Retriever Dog This is a very attractive desk top inkwell, the centre of the stand is set with a curly coated retrie...
Category

Late 19th Century Country Antique Inkwells

Materials

Spelter

French 2 Pot Inkwell Stand with a Hunting Retriever Dog
French 2 Pot Inkwell Stand with a Hunting Retriever Dog

French 2 Pot Inkwell Stand with a Hunting Retriever Dog

$654
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 Measures: Height 17cm, width 38.5cm, depth 27.5cm This 19th Century English inkstand ...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass

$4,406
Early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Encrier
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century bronze and ormolu Encrier having lyre and flower handle flanked by engine-turned inkwells with penholders, raised on platform base ...
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Encrier
Early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Encrier

Early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Encrier

$2,065
Antique Italian Green Marble and Lava Cameo Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Antique Italian green marble and 'lava cameo' inkstand Italian, 19th century Measures: Height 10cm, diameter 14cm This charming inkstand is crafted from green marble and gilt metal....
Category

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Metal

Antique Italian Green Marble and Lava Cameo Inkstand
Antique Italian Green Marble and Lava Cameo Inkstand

Antique Italian Green Marble and Lava Cameo Inkstand

$8,951
Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, London 1798 Henry Greenway
By Henry Greenway
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1798 by Henry Greenway, this handsome, George III, antique, sterling silver ink stand, is plain in style, and feature...
Category

1790s English Neoclassical Antique Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, London 1798 Henry Greenway
Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, London 1798 Henry Greenway

Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, London 1798 Henry Greenway

$5,226
Art Nouveau Brass Crystal Malachite Inkwell
Located in Westport, CT
Rare and unusual Art Nouveau brass crystal malachite decorated inkwell with circular base.
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20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Malachite, Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Crystal Malachite Inkwell
Art Nouveau Brass Crystal Malachite Inkwell

Art Nouveau Brass Crystal Malachite Inkwell

$2,200 / set
Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th century Edwardian double inkwell with horseshoe pen holder This double inkwell desk set has two glass inkwells that sit upon a wooden base with an attached horseshoe that...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder
Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder

Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder

$725
Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Wedgwood blue porcelain and coromandel wood inkwell desk compendium, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.
Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.

Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.

$3,000
Chinese Art Deco Enameled Bronze Inkwell w/ Bird and Flower Motif, ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Art Deco Enameled Bronze Inkwell w/ Bird and Flower Motif ca. 1920 Dimensions: Height: 2.5 inches. Width: 6.75 inches. Depth: 3.5 inches.  
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Chinese Art Deco Enameled Bronze Inkwell w/ Bird and Flower Motif, ca. 1920
Chinese Art Deco Enameled Bronze Inkwell w/ Bird and Flower Motif, ca. 1920

Chinese Art Deco Enameled Bronze Inkwell w/ Bird and Flower Motif, ca. 1920

$1,100
1900s English Crystal and Silver Plated Sheffield Inkwell on Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1900s English crystal and silver plated Sheffield inkwell on handled tray. The tray measurement is: Depth: 10 inches. Height: 2.75 inches. Width: 14 inches. The measurement below...
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Early 1900s European Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

1900s English Crystal and Silver Plated Sheffield Inkwell on Tray
1900s English Crystal and Silver Plated Sheffield Inkwell on Tray

1900s English Crystal and Silver Plated Sheffield Inkwell on Tray

$3,950 / set
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 is a soft grey color and the inkwell itself nicely crafted.
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Late 19th Century 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 Silver Inkwell by James Young
By James Young
Located in New Orleans, LA
This superlative, Georgian-period silver inkwell was crafted by 18th century London silversmith James Young. Of exceptional size and quality, this large inkwell is perfectly appointed to draft important correspondence, complete with a sand shaker and compartments for writing utensils. A masterpiece of the restrained Georgian style, the inkwell bears the marital coat-of-arms of the Gresley and Coventry families with the motto “Meliore fyde quam fortuna,” or “With better fidelity than fortune.” Hallmarked London, 1782 11 1/4” wide x 7 1/2” deep x 5 1/2” high The armorial bearings almost certainly commemorate the marriage of Sir Roger Gresley, the 8th Baronet of Drakelowe, and Lady Sophia Coventry, youngest daughter of the 7th Earl of Coventry...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver

18th Century Silver Inkwell by James Young
18th Century Silver Inkwell by James Young

18th Century Silver Inkwell by James Young

$49,500
French Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Sander with Classical Figure to the Lid
Located in London, GB
French inkwell in gilt bronze. Classical lady after the antique to the lid. She lying back against a rock with sandals and long robes and her arm over her head. To the inkwell front is an applied gilt bronze mount of palm fronds. The base has a fine decorative moulding...
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1890s French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Sander with Classical Figure to the Lid
French Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Sander with Classical Figure to the Lid

French Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Sander with Classical Figure to the Lid

$1,508
Regency period bronze and ormolu gothic encrier
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Regency period bronze and ormolu encrier, having inkwells and star pierced sander, contained in Gothic fret body, supported on leaf decorated plinth base.
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Regency period bronze and ormolu gothic encrier
Regency period bronze and ormolu gothic encrier

Regency period bronze and ormolu gothic encrier

$1,308 / set
Gilt Bronze Goat Inkwell, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze goat inkwell, circa 1875.
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1870s Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Goat Inkwell, circa 1875
Gilt Bronze Goat Inkwell, circa 1875

Gilt Bronze Goat Inkwell, circa 1875

$5,500
Regency circular bronze inkwell
Located in London, GB
A small early 19th century Regency period circular bronze encrier, engine turned throughout, having pierced mirrored lid, bearing label ‘from the Duche...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Regency circular bronze inkwell
Regency circular bronze inkwell

Regency circular bronze inkwell

$1,308

Vintage, New and Antique Inkwells

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.

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