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Bronze inkwell and pen holder, a dachshund dog, by Anton Puchegger, Austria 1890
By Anton Puchegger
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze desktop inkwell with pen holder, depicting the head of a dachshund. The sculpture rests on a curved base in red Verona marble, which also houses the brass ink container. Signe...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Metal Inkwells

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass inkstand / desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian silver inkstand / desk standish, has a rectangular shaped form. This Victorian inkstand...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Metal Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Large Tiffany Japonesque Applied Sterling Silver Inkwell with Beetle
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque sterling silver inkwell. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1882. Drum form with curved shoulder, short neck, and hinged and cork-lined bayonet cover. Leaves and tendri...
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Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Metal Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell by Jacobi Jenkins
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare antique hand-hammered repousse lid sterling silver inkwell by Jacobi & Jenkins of Baltimore, circa 1900. The inkwell has a removable domed sterling repousse lid in a floral pa...
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Early 20th Century American Metal Inkwells

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Orig...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Inkwells

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Crystal, Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Geode and Bronze Pen Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and unique vintage piece. This piece brings its natural elements to sculptural statues. Raw bronze is artistically handled to form a base ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Inkwells

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Quartz, Bronze

1920s Pewter Inkwell by Just Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1920s, Denmark. Crafted by Just Andersen, this pewter inkhorn showcases the refined lines of the Swedish Grace movement. The footed base anchors the design while a glass insert provi...
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1920s Danish Vintage Metal Inkwells

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Pewter

19th Century English Brass Inkwell Writing Desk Set, c.1880
Located in Worcester, GB
19th Century English Brass Inkwell & Writing Desk Set, c.1880 A charming Victorian-era brass inkwell and writing desk set from c.1880, offering both functionality and decorative app...
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19th Century British Antique Metal Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Very Fine Linke Figural Doré Bronze Crystal Inkwell Ormolu Drawer Candelabra
Located in Roslyn, NY
Extremely fine cherub figural two-tone doré bronze with original crystal inkwells and ink inserts attributed to F. Linke. The two cherubs sit atop this beautiful bronze piece which i...
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1890s French Rococo Antique Metal Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian Boulle-style square tortoise shell and brass inlaid inkwell with crystal well.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Alp Giroux, Silver-plated Bronze Inkwell, Orientalist, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Silver-plated bronze inkwell representing a bust of an Arab wearing a turban, which hides the hole for the ink pot, placed on an onyx base This inkwell in the orientalist style is s...
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19th Century French Moorish Antique Metal Inkwells

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Onyx, Bronze

Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs four half-ball feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with a grid with two reservoirs, pen holder and resting on four half-ball feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portugal. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 321.67 grams...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Metal Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs, pen holders claw feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with rack with two reservoirs, pen holders, bell and resting on four claw feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portugal. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 2149.45 grams...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Metal Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell in the shape of a knight s helmet with a shell at the base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell in the shape of a knight's helmet with a shell on the base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 411.33 grams. Dimensions: 15x...
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19th Century European Antique Metal Inkwells

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Silver

Pair Of French Champlevé Desk Inkwells, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French pair of Champlevé enamel inkwells from the 19th century, created in the opulent Napoleon III style: - A 19th century French inkwell in Champlevé enamel and bronze, mounted ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

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 Metal Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Sphinx Green Marble Desk Top Double Inkwell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Sphinx Green Marble Desk Top Double Inkwell. Item features decorative cast bronze sphinx like figures all mounted on an oval green marble base wh...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Metal Inkwells

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Bronze

18th Century Silver Inkwell 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 Metal Inkwells

Materials

Silver

French Set of Champleve Enameled Small Inkwell and Letter Opener
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small bronze champleve enamel set of an inkwell and letter opener. Both of them depicts colorful hand painted flowers, “C” scrolls and foliages. The resting plate of the in...
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Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Metal Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Inkwell with rosewood base, silver iron-shaped holder ivory handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Inkwell with rosewood base and silver applications in the shape of an iron with an ivory handle, stamp holder and resting on four round feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Port...
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19th Century European Antique Metal Inkwells

Materials

Silver

19th Century Large Gorham Inkwell
Located in High Point, NC
19th century marked Gorham inkwell with a sterling top and collar and handblown base. It retains the original handblown ink pot.
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Metal Inkwells

Materials

Silver

19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Encrier set with richly-veined Verde Antico marble base mounted with pair gilt-bronze inkwells flanked on either side of a Napolean bust. The marble base with pen tray rest on sh...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

An inkwell and Two Candlesticks from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An ormolu, enamelled and cloisonné inkwell and two candlesticks from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. An ormolu, cloisonné and enamelled inkwe...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Inkwells

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Bronze

19th century Embossed Bronze Inkwell
Located in Savannah, GA
Bronze inkwell intricately embossed with scroll work. Features include a pen vest and back tray and double inkwells with griffins on the back gallery. A continental piece possibly Au...
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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Metal Inkwells

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Bronze

French Bronze “Looking for Milk” Inkwell circa 1880 Style of Henri Picard
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Bronze “Looking for Milk” Inkwell circa 1880 Style of Henri Picard. French, circa 1880. A finely cast inkwell or storage box constructed in two parts. The top having a young ...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Metal Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Inkwell-Pairpoint Glass with Controlled Bubble Pattern and Sterling Cover
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pairpoint Glass Company ball shaped inkwell with the controlled bubble pattern that became synonymous with the company. The glass was blown around a molded form to create a receptacl...
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Metal Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Tatum s Dual Postal Ink Stand with Two Crystal Inkwells
Located in Stamford, CT
Hard to find antique Victorian Tatum's dual postal inkwell stand with two crystal inkwells in a decorative iron stand with hinged lids and three pen quail rests. The inkwell is signed Tatum's Postal Ink Stand and is in very good condition, a nice desk...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Metal Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Art Nouveau Tiffany Studios Bronze "Zodiac" Pattern Inkwell on Tray #1078
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tiffany Studios number 1078 bronze Art Nouveau "Zodiac" pattern inkwell. This bronze inkwell is permanently mounted on a tray featuring 11 zodiac signs throughout the piece with Libr...
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Early 1900s American Antique Metal Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Brass Moroccan Double Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Double inkwell with brass latched cover with hinged open mechanism. Colorful and intricate patterns abundant in Islamic arts were hand painted on front, s...
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1960s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Metal Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Just Andersen, early Art Deco inkwell in bronze. Rare model.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen, early Art Deco inkwell in bronze. Rare model. Including an original glass insert with a lid. Model 1895. Approximately from 1930. Condition: In good condition, with si...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Metal Inkwells

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Bronze

English Pewter Figural Inkwell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique English cast pewter inkwell of an Asian scholar sporting a Fu Manchu mustache and ponytail, fixed to a lacquered wood tray.
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Metal Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

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 Metal Inkwells

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Bronze

Just Andersen, Early Ink Well and Ink Blotter in Alloy Bronze, 1930s-1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen. Early ink well and ink blotter in alloy bronze, 1930s-1940s. In very good condition. Ink well measures: 27.5 x 17.5 cm. Ink blotter measures: 15 x 9.5 cm. Stamped....
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Metal Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique English brass and crystal inkwell with small horns and brass boar head. Diameter for bottle: 2.38".
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19th Century English Charles II Antique Metal Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Regency Silver Mounted Yew Inkstand, 1816
Located in Astoria, NY
Regency Silver Mounted Yew Wood Ink Stand, struck with marks for Birmingham, 1816, and partially legible maker's hallmark, the wood stand with single drawer and key, with silver top ...
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1810s British Regency Antique Metal Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver

19th C. Jugendstil German Cut Glass Crystal Inkwell with Polished 800 Silver Lid
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Jugendstil german cut glass crystal inkwell with polished 800 silver lid By: unknown Material: glass, cut glass, crystal, si...
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Metal Inkwells

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Crystal, Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique coppered Japonais Revival inkstand with two ink pots and a stamp holder. The border of the base is in relief and abounds with flowers and birds while the pen rest has a quain...
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1890s English Japonisme Antique Metal Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th C. French Gilt and Porcelain Inkwell - Estate of Barbara J. Walters
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., France, an ormolu, gilt and polychrome enameled porcelain encrier or inkwell in pot form. It is decorated with flowering vines, the gilt bronze top with wells for writing im...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Metal Inkwells

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Ormolu

19th Century Antique French Inkwell in Gilded Brass and Porcelain
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful Antique 19th century painted and gilded brass inkwell. Floral motif with pink rose on handle. 'Made in France' on underside.  
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Metal Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink n Perch Delight!
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite 19th-century bronze parakeet on perch candlestick inkwells showcase the fine craftsmanship of the era. Each inkwell features a beautifully designed parakeet with a hi...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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 Metal Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the early 18th century, this grouping of brass pen cases have their origins in Persia, Egypt and Japan respectively. Each case is intricately engraved with a patterned sc...
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18th Century Japanese Anglo-Indian Antique Metal Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Blow glass and silver Art nouveau inkwell, depicting iris flowers, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Art Nouveau writing desk inkwell, made of a blow glass with silver inserts, depicting iris flowers. France circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Metal Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique Italian Carved Marble Stone Inkwell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Antique inkwell from Italy, Masterfully carved from marble with lion and lioness , letter opener and a pen included A wonderfully accessory for any desk.
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19th Century Antique Metal Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Metal

English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and crystal shell shaped inkwell with coral design details.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Metal Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Silver inkwell with bell and tank holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with bell and tank holder. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 436.25 grams. Dimensions: 13x22cm. Content: 833/1000. Assay ...
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19th Century European Antique Metal Inkwells

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Silver

Circular silver and wooden inkwell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Embossed silver inkwell with shells, floral and plant motifs with a pommel on the hinged lid in the imperialist style, quill holder and assen on a rosewood base. Metal: ...
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20th Century European Metal Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Circular silver and wooden inkwell
Circular silver and wooden inkwell
$3,125 Sale Price
50% Off
Openwork silver inkwell with pen holder and standing on four feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Openwork silver inkwell with pen holder and resting on four feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 115.82 grams. Dimensions: 10x12cm. Con...
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19th Century European Antique Metal Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs, two pen holders and bell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with rack, two reservoirs, two pen stands and bell. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 876.58 grams. Dimensions: 20x19cm. Con...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Metal Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs and pen holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs and pen holder. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête Minerve. Weight: 409.35 gr. Dimensions: 11x16cm. Content: 800/1000. A...
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19th Century European Antique Metal Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with grid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with circular grid, two reservoirs and bell with base on three openwork feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 418.89 grams...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Metal Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with grid
Silver inkwell with grid
$2,125 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver inkwell with bell, inkwell and sandpit
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with bell, inkwell and sandpit, pen holder, raised floral motifs and resting on three cut-out feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa....
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Early 18th Century European Antique Metal Inkwells

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Silver

Relief silver inkwell with tanks, bell four claw-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks and bell, quill holder and resting on four claw-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 1348...
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19th Century European Antique Metal Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with two tanks and bell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs and bell, pen stand, cut-out reliefs, acanthus leaves, flower-shaped caps and four reliefs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: ...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Metal Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell three shell-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell, two pen holders and resting on a base with three shell-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Wei...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Metal Inkwells

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Silver

Helmet-shaped silver inkwell on rosewood with shells stamp box
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell in the shape of a "helmet" on rosewood with shells, friezes and a stamp box. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 1511.83 gr...
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19th Century European Antique Metal Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with three containers chiseled tray on zoomorphic feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with three containers and a chiseled tray on a support with four zoomorphic feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 628.61 gr...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Metal Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with two glass tanks on a base with floral reliefs on four feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with embossed floral motifs and a monogram card, letter holder, pearly frieze and set on four round feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali...
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19th Century European Antique Metal Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with two tanks, base with mask applications and claw-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, base with mask applications and claw-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 322.5 grams. Dimensions: 2...
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20th Century European Metal Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with reliefs, two containers palm-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with reliefs and applications with two containers resting on four palm-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto coroa. Weight: 343.82 ...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Metal Inkwells

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Silver