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Place of Origin: European
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 ...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
17th Century Spanish Traditional Talavera Glazed Ceramic Ink Holder
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 17th century Spanish traditional Talavera glazed ceramic ink holder.
Category
17th Century Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1810s Regency Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Large French Gilt Bronze Marine Inkstand, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Large French gilt bronze marine inkstand, circa 1875.
Category
1870s Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
19th Century Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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,...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
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 Louis XV Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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
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Black Forest, Brienz Collection, Carvings, Bears, Inkwells, Desk Accessories...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Grand Tour Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Ormolu
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 William IV Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Gilt Bronze Basket Form Inkstand, French, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Charles X.
Category
1810s Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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 European Inkwells
Materials
Spelter
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 Napoleon III Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
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 Regency Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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 High Victorian Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Brass
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 ...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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 Grand Tour Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Metal
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 Neoclassical Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Brass Crystal Malachite Inkwell
Located in Westport, CT
Rare and unusual Art Nouveau brass crystal malachite decorated inkwell with circular base.
Category
20th Century European Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Malachite, Brass
$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...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian European Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
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.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
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 Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
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.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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 Georgian Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Silver
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 Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$1,308 / set
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Equestrian Inkwell, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze equestrian inkwell, circa 1870.
Category
1870s Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell Modelled as a Monkey Castrating a Cat!!
Located in London, GB
Well what can I say about this incredible Inkwell, I have seen many examples from this period that depict monkeys tormenting cats but I have never seen one that is quite this extreme...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Iznik-Style Ceramic and Brass-Mounted Ink Stand
By Iznik Pottery
Located in London, GB
Iznik-style ceramic and brass-mounted ink stand
French, 19th Century
Height 10.5cm, width 34cm, depth 19cm
Revealing a vase and flowers contained in a border of repeating pattern-work, with two lidded inkwells flanking a central holder, this remarkable desk-piece is a very fine Iznik style inkstand, made in France in the late nineteenth century. Stylistically, it draws upon earlier Islamic...
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19th Century Islamic Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Brass
French Silver and Enamel Inkstand, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
French silver and yellow enamel inkstand, circa 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century European Inkwells
Materials
Enamel, Silver
English Victorian Silver and Blue Glass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian silver and blue glass inkwell.
Marked: George Fox, London, 1878.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Inkwell (1907)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver parcel gilt inkwell made by R & S Garrard & Co; part of our antique silver and glassware collection.
Th...
Category
Early 1900s Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Silver
English Porcelain Cherub Inkwell, Moore, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Impressed "Moore" on the bottom of the base.
Category
1870s Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
Marcel Bing, Art Nouveau Butterfly Inkwell in Enameled Bronze, France, 1905
By Marcel Bing
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Bing was the fourth child of Sigfried/Samuel Bing (1838-1905), the great collector of Japanese art and founder of the gallery L'Art Nouveau Bing located at 22 rue de Provence in Paris. Marcel trained as a jeweler, creating jewelry and vase mounts for the gallery and took over its management upon his father's death in 1905.
Bibliography:
- L’art appliqué revue internationale, le style moderne...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
A Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Unusual Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827–1875).
Modelled as a fountain with pedestal surmounted by a bust of ‘Rieur napolitain’ (The Laughing N...
Category
19th Century Napoleon III Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
A Very Good 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze
Marble Inkstand, Circa 1870
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The crescent shaped & dished ‘verdi alpi’ marble base affixed with a pair of lidded gilt bronze inkpots (glass inkwells absent), decorated with fine engine turned detail, flanking a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
AUSTRIAN COLD PAINTED BRONZED CARPET SELLER INK STAND AFTER FRANZ BERGMAn
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely made in Austria stamped Ink well depicting an Arabic carpet seller which is after and original design by Franz Bergman
This is a very ...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Spelter
Antique English Oak and Silver-Plated Inkwell, Circa 1890
s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Oak and Silver-Plated Inkwell, Circa 1890's.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand, London 1901, Gallery Border
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Ernest Damant, this striking, Victorian, antique sterling silver ink stand, features shaped and pierced gallery borders, and two glass ink wells...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
An exquisite blend of elegance and functionality, this tortoiseshell double inkwell is a true collector's delight. With its stunning glass inkwells, brass accents, and convenient sto...
Category
1870s Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand by Mappin
Webb, 1916
By Mappin
Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1916 by Mappin & Webb, this handsome, George V, antique sterling silver ink stand, features a cut glass body and ...
Category
1910s Vintage European Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French Bronze D
Oré and Green Marble Napoleon Inkstand, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Bronze D' Oré and Green Marble Napoleon Inkstand, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
Marble inkwell adorned with removable bronze rooster and two hinged top inkwells with glass liners. Bronze feet. Remnants of gilt overlay.
Category
19th Century Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
English Victorian Papier-Mache and Crystal Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache floral design oval double inkwell with fluted crystal wells and handles.
Category
20th Century Victorian European Inkwells
Materials
Crystal
Antique French Gold Bronze
Green Marble Inkwell Signed "A. Marionnet, " Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gold Bronze and Green Marble Inkwell Signed "A. Marionnet," Circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Gilt Bronze Inkwell Lamp Signed A. Féry, Art Nouveau Period. France, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze inkwell lamp signed A. Féry. Art Nouveau period. France, circa 1890.
Dimensions with shade: 62 cm height.
Bronze signed A. Féry.
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Gold Bronze, Hand-Painted Porcelain
Lacquer Inkwell, Circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exquisite Antique French Gold Bronze, Hand-Painted Porcelain & Lacquer Inkwell, Circa 1870-1880.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870
Located in Central England, GB
This very stylish French Empire gilt bronze and marble inkstand is a fine example.
It is made from superb figured green marble. The triform base is raised onto bronze pads. The main inkwell body is in matching green figured marble which is raised onto ornate lion’s paw feet. The body is beautifully hand turned and separated with ormolu mounts and a lift off cover.
Inside the git interior is inset with an original glass liner for ink.
This very pleasing piece is in excellent original condition with very little sign of wear to the original gilding.
French, circa 1870
Height 16.5cm x width 19cn x depth 17cm
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Thank you for looking at the wonderful marble and Ormolu French inkstand...
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Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell with Porcelain Plaque
Located in London, GB
A Louis-Philippe Gothic Revival gilt and patinated bronze inkwell
Rising from two-tone gilt bronze bracket feet, the patinated bronze rectangular inkwell having a band of circular...
Category
19th Century Gothic Revival Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
English Regency antique inkwell ecrier in patinated bronze
Located in London, GB
A fine English Regency period patinated bronze inkwell in the shape of a long ship. The main body of the inkwell is in the form of a ship and in a form of shipbuilding known as clink...
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19th Century Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Cloisonné Enamel
Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Ca. 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Circa 1890.
Includes: Inkwell, Pen Holder, Drip Box (with pencil sharpener an...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Sterling Silver Nephrite and Rose Quartz Inkstand
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique George V English sterling silver, nephrite and rose quartz inkstand; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique sterling silver gilt inkstand has a rectangular, cut cornered form.
The cast silver gilt George V inkstand is embellished with four mythological creatures, each with a scaled body and the lower portion of a fish, in addition to an open jawed dragon style head and clawed legs.
The ornamentation to the body includes two vacant circular cartouches in addition to two pellet designs, segmenting the creatures.
The stand is further ornamented with an undulating leaf textured border to the rim,
The surface of this exceptional example of antique silverware incorporates two applied C-shaped supports, composing a pen stand.
This antique hallmarked silver inkstand is supported by four impressive cast feet accented with large scrolling terminals and tri-lobed sockets.
The stand incorporates a central circular receiver which accommodates the original nephrite ink pot.
This exceptional carved nephrite inkpot is fitted with a hallmarked sterling silver gilt lining and incorporates two hand pieces modelled in the form of mythical creatures grasping the aforementioned liner rim.
The inkpot retains the original hallmarked push fit cover surmounted with an exceptional rose quartz finial realistically modelled in the form of a squirrel.
This exceptional and unusual ink pot is fitted with a removable glass liner.
This antique inkstand...
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1920s Vintage European Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Black Forest carved wood inkwell with wheat sheafs and poultry
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Black Forest carved wood inkwell with wheat sheafs and poultry, made of ebonised fruitwood naturalistically carved with a cockerel and hen perched on a rocky outcrop, bundles of wh...
Category
1890s Black Forest Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Wood
English Regency Ecrier and Match Strike in Patinated Bronze
Located in London, GB
English Regency figural ecrier or inkstand. Set upon a rectangular base with milled edges all around. The ecrier with pin tray to front and back with inkwell to one side and sander to the other. Quill holder...
Category
1810s Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and large 19th century Chinoiserie inkwell with raised decoration and fine gilt bronze mounts. Porcelain inkpots and a porcelain bell.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Victorian English Silver and Turtle Inkwell : Single Rare Piece
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very elegant and rare silver and turtle Victorian inkwell: a wonderful piece for Your desk.
Punched: London, 1884.
A/2128.
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Inkwells
Materials
Silver
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