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Inkwells For Sale
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and favrile slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Inkwell

$1,395
Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely 19th century French bronze ink well stand A good looking we...
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1880s French High Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880
Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880

Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880

$1,023
18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis
By Delft
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well and Desk Stand attributed to Anthoni Pennis, beautifully decorated in the chinoiserie style. Marked to the base with the Blu...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis
18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis

18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis

$1,705
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell England, circa 1880s Presenting a remarkable 19th-century Blackened Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug D...
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell

19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell

$780 Sale Price
20% Off
Gilt bronze inkwell forming a basket of grapes
Located in Paris, FR
Gilt bronze inkwell, concealed in a grape basket, revealing two cups. The rectangular base is adorned with four urns at the corners, acting as nib holders, and with an applied semi-c...
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1870s French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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

Gilt bronze inkwell forming a basket of grapes

$2,299
Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Victorian brass inlaid ebonised wood Boulle inkstand English, 19th century Measures: height 12.5cm, width 38cm, depth 23.5cm Made from ebonised wo...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand
Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand

Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand

$3,410
19th Century Belgium Louis XV Rococo Repousse Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's desk or study with this elegant antique inkwell; crafted in Belgium, circa 1880, the desk accessory stands on scroll feet over a scalloped apron, and features intric...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th Century Belgium Louis XV Rococo Repousse Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder
19th Century Belgium Louis XV Rococo Repousse Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder

19th Century Belgium Louis XV Rococo Repousse Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder

$675
Giant Cut Glass Sterling Silver Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
A very nice example of a large glass inkwell with silver marked lid with a hallmark ingraved. To the back of the lid under the hinge are initials a...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Giant Cut Glass Sterling Silver Inkwell
Giant Cut Glass Sterling Silver Inkwell

Giant Cut Glass Sterling Silver Inkwell

$1,078
Vienna Bronze Walrus Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderfully charming and boasting a high level of detail, this bronze walrus also serves as an inkwell. The incredible artistry of Viennese bronze work i...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Other Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Bronze Walrus Inkwell
Vienna Bronze Walrus Inkwell

Vienna Bronze Walrus Inkwell

$8,850
Victorian Inkwell with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in NYC, NY
Fine mid-19th century inkwell with inlaid mother-of-pearl decoration surrounding pen trays, a lidded compartment and two crystal inkwells. The whole raised atop four flattened bun feet.
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19th Century English Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Victorian Inkwell with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Victorian Inkwell with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Victorian Inkwell with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

$2,850
Vintage Boho Cut Glass Inkwells - Set of 3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These Vintage Boho Cut Glass Inkwells are charming and elegant, featuring intricate cut glass designs that capture the light beautifully. Perfect for adding a touch of vintage sophis...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Cut Glass Inkwells - Set of 3
Vintage Boho Cut Glass Inkwells - Set of 3

Vintage Boho Cut Glass Inkwells - Set of 3

$1,450 / set
19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare and exceptional 19th century Russian gilt bronze and malachite inkwell. Gilt Sphinx with two ink deposits and double sided pen holders.
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Late 19th Century Baltic Baltic Antique Inkwells

Materials

Malachite

19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell
19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell

19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell

$9,500
A Portuguese silver inkstand from the early 19th century
Located in Delft, NL
A Portuguese silver inkstand from the early 19th century This early 19th century silver inkstand consists of a tray, raised on paw feet with openwork border with a pen holder, a can...
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Early 19th Century Portuguese Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver

A Portuguese silver inkstand from the early 19th century
A Portuguese silver inkstand from the early 19th century

A Portuguese silver inkstand from the early 19th century

$3,294
George III Three Bottle Inkstand Made in London in 1810 by Emes Barnard
Located in London, GB
This spectacular piece has a shaped broad rectangular form and stands on four winged paw feet. The edge of the main body is decorated with gadrooning interspersed with raying shells,...
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1810s European George III Antique Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Three Bottle Inkstand Made in London in 1810 by Emes Barnard
George III Three Bottle Inkstand Made in London in 1810 by Emes Barnard

George III Three Bottle Inkstand Made in London in 1810 by Emes Barnard

$10,230
Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exquisite Example of an Early Rosewood Travelling Writing Slope of fairly large proportions of Continental origin, possibly French. Circa first half of the Nineteenth Century prob...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC
Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC

Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC

$826
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. This elegant and sophisticated inkwell is of sarcophagus form with finely painted por...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV 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

$3,273
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
Antique Victorian Era Cut Glass Inkwell with Sterling Silver Lid
By Mappin Brothers
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Victorian era cut glass inkwell with sterling silver lid and insert by Mappin Brothers of Birmingham, England, circa late 19th century. The inkwell is in great condition with...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Era Cut Glass Inkwell with Sterling Silver Lid
Antique Victorian Era Cut Glass Inkwell with Sterling Silver Lid

Antique Victorian Era Cut Glass Inkwell with Sterling Silver Lid

$750
Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a winning combination of brass and silver plate and retaining his wonderful two original...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880
Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880

$2,455
Swedish Bronze Inkwell by GAB, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant bronze inkwell produced by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), Sweden, circa 1930s. This beautifully crafted inkwell features a smooth, rounded pot with a sculptural finial lid, res...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Bronze Inkwell by GAB, 1930s
Swedish Bronze Inkwell by GAB, 1930s

Swedish Bronze Inkwell by GAB, 1930s

$479
Early 20th Century Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap
Located in Greven, DE
Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap England Cut crystal, silver-plated metal Early 20th century Dimensions: H × W × D: 6.1 × 4.2 × 4.2 cm Description: A small, well-p...
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Early 20th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap
Early 20th Century Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap

Early 20th Century Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap

$215
Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent French silver gilt inkstand made circa late 19th/early 20th century by one of the most important Parisian silversmiths: Puiforcat. Puifo...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Inkwells

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat
Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat

Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat

$1,841
WMF Art Nouveau Inkwell with Reclining Figure
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elongated wave-form base with classical draped figure reclining against rolling sea at one end. Hinged inkwell compartment at opposite end. Glass insert missing.White metal with silv...
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Early 1900s German Modern Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal

WMF Art Nouveau Inkwell with Reclining Figure
WMF Art Nouveau Inkwell with Reclining Figure

WMF Art Nouveau Inkwell with Reclining Figure

$7,500
Vienna Bronze 19th Century Bird Inkwell
Located in Marseille, FR
19th Century Viennese bronze inkwell representing a bird resting on a branch, 13 cm high, 20 cm wide and 7 cm deep. Additional information: Material: Bronze.
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19th Century Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Bronze 19th Century Bird Inkwell
Vienna Bronze 19th Century Bird Inkwell

Vienna Bronze 19th Century Bird Inkwell

$3,605
A 19th Century French "Pagoda" Japonisme Inkwell
By Maison Marnyhac 1, Edouard Lievre, Gabriel Viardot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A 19th Century French “Japonisme” Inkwell Patinated and gilt bronze, very finely chizeled Open-worked design in the Chinese Archaïc Taste of fighting dragoons The penholders simulati...
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1870s French Japonisme Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

A 19th Century French "Pagoda" Japonisme Inkwell
A 19th Century French "Pagoda" Japonisme Inkwell

A 19th Century French "Pagoda" Japonisme Inkwell

$4,551
1920s Art Deco Egyptian Revival Brass Pyramid Inkwell With Milk Glass Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1920s Art Deco era Egyptian Revival pyramid-shaped brass inkwell with milk glass ink container. The ink well has a top-hinged lid for easy access to ink when needed and is a...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Brass

1920s Art Deco Egyptian Revival Brass Pyramid Inkwell With Milk Glass Holder
1920s Art Deco Egyptian Revival Brass Pyramid Inkwell With Milk Glass Holder

1920s Art Deco Egyptian Revival Brass Pyramid Inkwell With Milk Glass Holder

$117 Sale Price
40% Off
Art Nouveau Repousse Brass Glass Inkwell
Located in Austin, TX
Circa 1900, this antique inkwell exemplifies the Art Nouveau period in decorative arts through the shape of its glass bowl and repousse brass-hinged cov...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Repousse Brass Glass Inkwell
Art Nouveau Repousse Brass Glass Inkwell

Art Nouveau Repousse Brass Glass Inkwell

$525
Antique Pair of Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwells
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique pair of Staffordshire Greyhound inkwells on raised blue cobalt bases with gilt decoration. In perfect original condition, no cracks, chips o...
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19th Century English Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Pair of Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwells
Antique Pair of Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwells

Antique Pair of Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwells

$321 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted of brilliant doré bronze and fine brocatelle marble, this wonderful Napoleon III-period inkwell is as functional as it is beautiful. In a style reminiscent of Louis XV Rococo...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell

$19,850
Late 19th Century Sormani Ormolu Inkwell
By Paul Somani
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century gilded ormolu desk inkwell, stamped; Sormani, Paris. Having wonderful stylized scrolling foliate and shell like decoration, with a hinged central lid...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

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

Late 19th Century Sormani Ormolu Inkwell

$3,273
Elkington Co. Silver Inkwell Of Henry Morton Stanley
By Elkington Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional sterling silver inkwell was presented to Henry Morton Stanley, the famed Welsh-American journalist, politician and explorer, on the occasion of his marriage to Dorothy Tennant. The inkwell was a royal gift from the Prince of Wales, the future King George V, and the Princess of Wales. The charming inkstand was designed by Walter & John Barnard for the royal silversmiths Elkington & Co., and no detail was spared in its creation. Each inkwell bears Stanley’s monogram, while the crest of the Prince and Princess adorns the delicately pierced tray. The inscription reads, “To H. M. Stanley on the occasion of his marriage / From the Prince & Princess of Wales / July 12th, 1880.” Born in Wales, Henry Morton Stanley’s lifetime of adventure began at the young age of 15 when he crossed the Atlantic aboard a merchant vessel and jumped ship in New Orleans. The young orphan was taken in by a local merchant named Henry Morton Stanley, whose name he took as his own. Stanley began a career as a journalist and was commissioned by the New York Herald to go to Central Africa in search of the famous missionary David Livingstone...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Elkington Co. Silver Inkwell Of Henry Morton Stanley
Elkington Co. Silver Inkwell Of Henry Morton Stanley

Elkington Co. Silver Inkwell Of Henry Morton Stanley

$48,500
English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830
Located in Paris, FR
Inkwell in agate set in a vermeil mount. The agate cut is closed by a finely chiseled lid of foliage patterns and whose grip is adorned with a head of putti. The handle, which is dec...
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1830s English George IV Antique Inkwells

Materials

Agate, Silver

English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830
English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830

English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830

$4,192
Antique Art Nouveau Dachshund Ink Scraper in Cold-Painted Spelter
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Charming antique Art Nouveau ink scraper featuring a detailed dachshund figurine crafted in cold-painted spelter. This unique piece combines both functionality and decorative appeal,...
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1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Spelter

Antique Art Nouveau Dachshund Ink Scraper in Cold-Painted Spelter
Antique Art Nouveau Dachshund Ink Scraper in Cold-Painted Spelter

Antique Art Nouveau Dachshund Ink Scraper in Cold-Painted Spelter

$467
Art Deco Bronze Inkwell by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking Art Deco bronze inkwell designed by renowned Danish metalsmith Just Andersen, circa 1930s. This minimalist yet bold piece features a stepped, geometric inkwell form integr...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Inkwell by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s
Art Deco Bronze Inkwell by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s

Art Deco Bronze Inkwell by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s

$766 Sale Price
20% Off
Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Malachite is one of Russia’s most prestigious stones, and its use in the creation of this rare and opulent inkwell indicates commission and ownership by an individual of considerable status. Wonderful doré bronze accents are the perfect complement to the vivid green stone. Two dipping wells and pen tray make this inkwell as functional as it is beautiful, circa 1890. Dimensions: 18 1/4” wide x 11” deep x 5 1/2” high. The 19th century proved to be the golden age of Russian malachite. The stone became a sign of prestige and a token of wealth so much so that Russian papers of the time wrote: “To afford having a big piece wrought in malachite is synonymous to owning diamonds.” Due to malachite's relatively close proximity, Russian tsars could easily obtain the malachite they needed to decorate their lavish palaces, such as the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, paneling walls and commissioning beautiful inlaid works of art. Year after year the Russian (Romanov) treasury paid increasingly unreasonable prices to hoard the best malachite, much of which went into Romanov palaces and extravagant objects d’art. The Hermitage Museum possesses a collection of over 200 examples of this “palatial” malachite...
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Late 19th Century Antique Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell

Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell

$24,850
George IV Bachelor Inkstand Made in Sheffield by Thomas James Settle, 1822
Located in London, GB
In the manner of Paul Storr. A very rare George IV Bachelor Inkstand made in Sheffield in 1822 by Thomas & James Settle. This exceptionally rare Inkstand is modelled in the bachelor...
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19th Century English George IV Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

George IV Bachelor Inkstand Made in Sheffield by Thomas James Settle, 1822
George IV Bachelor Inkstand Made in Sheffield by Thomas James Settle, 1822

George IV Bachelor Inkstand Made in Sheffield by Thomas James Settle, 1822

$2,250
Art Deco Cut Crystal Silver Plate Inkwell Signed Cross
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of historical elegance to your desk with this Art Deco Cut Crystal & Silver Plate Inkwell, signed by Cross, England, from the early 20th century. This exquisite inkwell e...
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Early 1900s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Art Deco Cut Crystal Silver Plate Inkwell Signed Cross
Art Deco Cut Crystal Silver Plate Inkwell Signed Cross

Art Deco Cut Crystal Silver Plate Inkwell Signed Cross

$265
Chinese Ink Box Crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Chinese Ink Box crafted from bronze, with engraved Chinese characters from the early 20th century. This item may also be used to store a collection o...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ink Box Crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings C. 1900
Chinese Ink Box Crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings C. 1900

Chinese Ink Box Crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings C. 1900

$500
19th Century French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century French gilt bronze inkwell. Perfect coffee table art or desk statement piece. It is in very good condition and unmarked.
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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

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

$1,225
Set of Lacquered Vellum Drawing Forms/Desk Accessories, Italy, 20th Century
Located in New York City, NY
Set of Lacquered Vellum Drawing Forms/Desk Accessories, Italy, 20th C. Elegant vintage drawing forms/desk accessories. The vellum that covers them encompasses many shades of forest ...
Category

20th Century Italian Other Inkwells

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Set of Lacquered Vellum Drawing Forms/Desk Accessories, Italy, 20th Century
Set of Lacquered Vellum Drawing Forms/Desk Accessories, Italy, 20th Century

Set of Lacquered Vellum Drawing Forms/Desk Accessories, Italy, 20th Century

$4,000 / set
Black Glass Ink Well with Brass Accents, Crystal Wells and Dipping Pen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Black Glass ink well with two lidded Crystal ink wells. The piece is wonderful and in very good condition. Also rare, both crystal wells are chip free and the piece has the original dipping pen...
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20th Century European Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Black Glass Ink Well with Brass Accents, Crystal Wells and Dipping Pen
Black Glass Ink Well with Brass Accents, Crystal Wells and Dipping Pen

Black Glass Ink Well with Brass Accents, Crystal Wells and Dipping Pen

$850
French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
With removable globe cover revealing a removable ink-pot. The Chinese Buddha holding a quill holder in his left hand.
Category

1840s French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840
French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840

French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840

$9,500
Modernist Nickel Bronze Art Deco Inkwell, Attributed to Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modernist nickel bronze Art Deco inkwell, attributed to Jacques Adnet.
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Nickel

Modernist Nickel Bronze Art Deco Inkwell, Attributed to Jacques Adnet
Modernist Nickel Bronze Art Deco Inkwell, Attributed to Jacques Adnet

Modernist Nickel Bronze Art Deco Inkwell, Attributed to Jacques Adnet

$2,156
Sterling Glass Inkwell by Dominick Haff for J.E. Caldwell Co, Circa 1920
By Dominick Haff, J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Sterling & Glass Inkwell by Dominick & Haff for J.E. Caldwell & Co., Circa 1920 Dimensions: Inkwell: 3" H x 2.75" W x 2.75" D Tray: 5" x 5" x 0.25" A superb two-piece st...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Glass Inkwell by Dominick Haff for J.E. Caldwell Co, Circa 1920
Sterling Glass Inkwell by Dominick Haff for J.E. Caldwell Co, Circa 1920

Sterling Glass Inkwell by Dominick Haff for J.E. Caldwell Co, Circa 1920

$950 / set
Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent English Victorian inkwell made from solid English brass having been professionally polished to gleam. This grand figural dog inkwell was modelled in the form of an E...
Category

1890s English Late Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880

Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880

$1,522 Sale Price
20% Off
Vienna Bergman Bronze Indian Man on Elephant Inkstand Inkwell Inkpot, circa 1880
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Stunning bronze item which has function of an inkpot, inkstand, inkwell, Indian man is situated on elephant which is climbing up some stairs, the elephant's...
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1880s Austrian Other Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Bergman Bronze Indian Man on Elephant Inkstand Inkwell Inkpot, circa 1880
Vienna Bergman Bronze Indian Man on Elephant Inkstand Inkwell Inkpot, circa 1880

Vienna Bergman Bronze Indian Man on Elephant Inkstand Inkwell Inkpot, circa 1880

$3,713
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

$4,364
Antique Edwardian Walnut Double Inkwell Handled Footed Writing Desktop Caddy
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century Edwardian Era Ink Stand. Made from walnut with a rectangular form and centrally located handle flanked by two crystal cut inkwells. The beautiful caddy is double s...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

Antique Edwardian Walnut Double Inkwell Handled Footed Writing Desktop Caddy
Antique Edwardian Walnut Double Inkwell Handled Footed Writing Desktop Caddy

Antique Edwardian Walnut Double Inkwell Handled Footed Writing Desktop Caddy

$470 / set
Antique English Ormolu and Malachite Inkwell, Circa 1860-1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English ormolu & malachite inkwell, circa 1860-1880.
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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
Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper inkwell By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 2.5"H...
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Copper

Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s
Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s

Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s

$495
1920s Art Deco Black and White Marble and Metal French Inkwell
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This is a 1920s French Art Deco inkwell made from black and white marble with metal detailing. The centerpiece of the design is a metal sculpture of a leopard, showcasing sleek geome...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Metal

1920s Art Deco Black and White Marble and Metal French Inkwell
1920s Art Deco Black and White Marble and Metal French Inkwell

1920s Art Deco Black and White Marble and Metal French Inkwell

$1,557
Antique Black Forest Puppy Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand carved Black Forest inkwell featuring a puppy's head. Head tilts back to reveal glass inkwell.
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Puppy Inkwell
Antique Black Forest Puppy Inkwell

Antique Black Forest Puppy Inkwell

$1,250
Restauration Period Inkstand in Ormolu and Patinated Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Restauration inkstand composed of a high, gilt bronze base with two inkwells and two penholders, decorated with a frieze of stylized flowers. The rectangular lid is topped by a patin...
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1820s Restauration Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Restauration Period Inkstand in Ormolu and Patinated Bronze
Restauration Period Inkstand in Ormolu and Patinated Bronze

Restauration Period Inkstand in Ormolu and Patinated Bronze

$2,755
Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Integrated Pump Mechanism Origin: France Material: Brass, porcelain, nickel-plated metal Date: Circa 1900 Dimensions: H × Ø: 8 × 14 cm Description: This French inkwel...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900
Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900

Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900

$754
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
Gilt Bronze Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell with Bronze Statuettes representing "Night Day" by Michelangelo. Crystal ink containers with elaborate gilt bronze covers. France, circ...
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1880s French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell
Gilt Bronze Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell

Gilt Bronze Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell

$5,650
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell with Bronze Statuettes representing "Night Day" by Michelangelo, crystal ink containers with elaborate gilt bronze covers. France, circ...
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1880s French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Griotte Marble, Bronze

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

A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell

$5,950
Art Deco Sterling Silver Inkwell by John William Deakin
By John William Deakin
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco sterling silver inkwell by John & William Deakin of Chester, England, circa 1921. The inkwell has a single back hinge to open the lid and a saucer cap as well as the origina...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Inkwell by John William Deakin
Art Deco Sterling Silver Inkwell by John William Deakin

Art Deco Sterling Silver Inkwell by John William Deakin

$520 Sale Price
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Gilt Bronze Inkwell, "L Amour timbalier", Louis XVI Style
Located in Paris, FR
Gilt bronze inkwell in the Louis XVI style, representing Love seated with two sticks in his hands, surrounded by timbales. The circular timbales in gilt bronze, are decorated with dr...
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1890s French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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

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

$2,874
Antique rare porcelain inkwell, Hand painted, Gilded, circa 1900 s.
Located in Praha, CZ
The inkwell has a small chip on the back (see photo) The inkwell mark is illegible It has signs of use Original condition
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique rare porcelain inkwell, Hand painted, Gilded, circa 1900 s.
Antique rare porcelain inkwell, Hand painted, Gilded, circa 1900 s.

Antique rare porcelain inkwell, Hand painted, Gilded, circa 1900 s.

$364 Sale Price
20% Off

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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