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Period: 19th Century
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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British Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Silver Plate, Brass

Unusual Mid 19th Century Bronze Ormolu Inkwell in the Form of Well-Cast Coc
Located in London, GB
An unusual mid 19th Century bronze & ormolu Inkwell in the form of well-cast Cockerel with lifting head, spurs and flamboyant tail feathers, raised on moulded socle.
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Mid 19th Century Inkwell in the Form of a Pocket Globe
Located in London, GB
A fantastic inkwell in the form of a pocket globe, dating from the mid 19th century.
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English Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Pewter

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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French Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Bronze and Siena Marble Antique Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
19th century inkstand with three jars crafted of patinated bronze, serving as inkwells. They are decorated with acanthus leaf and small flowers....
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French Louis Philippe Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

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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Austrian Other Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
19th century malachite inkwell. The circular plate for resting a fountain pen houses a crystal inkpot in its center. The plate and the inkpot's stopper are embellished with a gilt bronze cross...
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French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

Art Nouveau Inkwell by Albert Marionnet, French
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century Art Nouveau inkwell and tidy crafted of bronze with brown and black patina, featuring an eagle with spread wings on a rock. This desktop piece includes two containers for ink hidden in the naturalist landscape. Signed on the base A Marionnet and underneath A. Marionnet BRONZES...
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French Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Mühlen Leendertz Issum Majolica Glazed Lion Mask Inkwell and Desk Stand
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish antique German majolica glazed ceramic inkwell and desk stand by Mühlen & Leendertz Issum dating from around 1880. The porcelain desk stand is of square shape standing rais...
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German Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Ormolu Onyx Inkwell with Michelangelo s Lorenzo de Medici
Located in London, GB
A Fine Gilt Bronze and Onyx Inkwell Surmounted by Michelangelo's Lorenzo de Medici Constructed from a dished piece of onyx, raised on ormolu stepped feet with carrying handles to th...
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French Renaissance Revival Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain. Hand-painted. Late 19th century. Marked. First factory quality. In excellent condition - inkwell with hairline cracks a...
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German Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Bronze, Brass and Glass Inkstand / Inkwell, circa 1870 Victorian
Located in Bath, GB
A truly unusual and quite spectacular Victorian inkstand made from cast polished bronze standing on cast reticulated feet. The gallery around the back is also pierced or reticulated ...
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English Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Onyx Marble Gold Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful onyx and gold gilt bronze inkwell [ink well] box in the Empire style, circa 19th century, Europe. In addition to its intended use, piece makes a gorgeous standalone decor...
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European Empire Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Late 19th Century German or Bohemian Glass Inkwell
Located in Greven, DE
Iridescent Glass Inkwell with Brass Lid Origin: Bohemia or Germany Material: mold-blown glass, brass Date: circa 1900 Dimensions: H × D:...
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Bohemian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Empire period gilt bronze obelisk inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
Chased and gilded bronze inkwell on a canted base with a frieze of interlacings centered on rosettes. Leobelisk model, topped by a seeded fruit. It features two covered cups decorate...
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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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English George IV Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Agate, Silver

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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French Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Rare Early 19th Century George IV English Porcelain Inkwell by Coalport
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Rare early 19th century George IV English porcelain inkwell by Coalport in the naturalistic form. Referred to as ‘Coalbrookdale’ this piece has been modeled in the form of a lemon fr...
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Inkwell, Crystal Glass, Bronze, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell made from crystal glass with a fine bronze lid. The lid shows beautiful floral patterns and beetles.
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Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Cornish circular open top serpentine stone inkwell, c. 1800 s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Circular open top inkwell in polished black and red serpentine stone fitted with a removable brass insert. The underfoot is unpolished. Cornwall, England, 1800’s.
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British Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Serpentine

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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Restauration Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Brass Ink Well on Marble
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An object of art now, captures the period.
Category

French Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Brass

Late 19th Century Silver Antique Inkwell with Base Obtained from a Deer Hoof
Located in Milan, IT
Silver inkwell with base obtained from a deer hoof. English manufacture of the late 19th century. Good condition, the ink bottle is missing. Measures: cm 6.5 x 10 H 8. Shipping is insured by Lloyd...
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British Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bone

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell
By Severo Calzetta da Ravenna
Located in Miami Beach, FL
After a 16th century Venetian design, winged putti with taloned legs support a turned bronze inkwell covered with a lid decorated with masks and garla...
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Italian Renaissance Revival Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Marble Inkwell Sienna Yellow Inkstand Desk Set Antique Louis XVI
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
An Antique Sienna marble inkwell / inkstand Very well shaped and decorative Made Of yellow and black / grey veined marble on gilt bronze toupie feet Style George III / Louis XVI Cond...
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French Neoclassical Revival Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820
Located in Knivsta, SE
Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Ebonized Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820 A rare and finely crafted Empire inkwell, dating from around the 1820s. Made of richly grained ma...
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal Glass and Gilt Bronze Inkwell of Impressive Size
Located in London, GB
A quite stunning French cut crystal inkwell of substantial size, with extremely elegantly worked neoclassical mounts, intricate scrolling filigree and very finely detailed sphinx's a...
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French Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear
Located in Barntrup, DE
Black Forest carved inkwell and pen rest with a bear, late 19th century. This antique, dark brown, linden wood inkwell is masterfully carved and features a detailed figure of a bear ...
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Swiss Black Forest Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) 4 piece bronze inkwell set with swan design. Inkwell, paperweight, pen holder, sandwell for cleaning nibs.(PRICED AS SET)
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Equestrian / Jockey CAP Inkstand / Inkwell, C.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Horseshoe shaped inkstand, the base made from solid English Oak mounted with a silver plated horseshoe and a square gallery to secure the glass inkwell. The glass inkwell is topped with a hinged brass lid in the form of a Jockey's cap with a silver plated peak, slight wear to edge. There is a support for a dip pen...
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British Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Franz Bergman Style 19th-Century Austrian Bronze Coconut Camel Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Franz Bergman Style 19th-Century Austrian Bronze & Coconut Camel Inkwell A rare and whimsical 19th-century Austrian figural inkwell in the Franz Bergman...
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Austrian Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Three Sterling Silver Mounted Commemorative Horse Hoof Inkwells
Located in London, GB
These interesting inkwells were crafted in Britain between the Victorian period and early to mid-20th century. The works have been created from horse hooves, applied with sterling silver mounts. Each hoof has been set onto a silver horseshoe and features a silver top and lid. Two of the tops have been engraved to imitate real horse hair, while the third is more simple, with banded ornament. All three have been given covers, two of which feature commemorative inscriptions. One lid states, ‘The Grey/1907-1917’ — presumably the name of the favourite racehorse, whose hoof this is — and another reads, ‘Mavourneen/ Died June 29th / Aged 53’. ‘Mavourneen’ is an Irish Gaelic word meaning ‘my beloved’. The dedicatee’s age of 53 implies that they were a human, perhaps a jokey, or racehorse owner. The lids open up onto a silver-lined interior, intended to be used for storing ink as part of a desk arrangement. The inkwells are stamped, on their underside, with silver hallmarks and maker’s marks, ‘J.T.’ and ‘C & CS’. This set of three horse hoof inkwells...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU
Located in Paris, FR
Inkwell in red Griotte marble and gilt bronze representing an allegory of writing by Henri Chapu (1833-1891). This old 19th century inkstand is ...
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French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

c1840 French Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. Beautiful and Rare by Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1840 French Antique Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. 3 piece and a very rare item. Great accessory for your desk.
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Louis Philippe Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

Rare Antique Mid-19th C Veuve Perrin French France Pottery Inkwell
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Antique Mid-19th C Veuve Perrin French France Pottery Inkwell
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French Provincial Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Faience

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, decorated on all sides with middle eastern calligraphy. Comprising an inkwell and a pen compar...
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Asian Moorish Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Rare Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Gorham Martele Footed Inkstand with Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous, rare, sterling silver (.950) Art Nouveau, Martele inkstand with ball feet and hinged lid, the Gorham Manufacturing Corp., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1905. According to the PTB mark on the underside, most probably, the Gorham silversmith who made it...
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American Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Blue Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Pen Tray in the Louis XVI Taste
Located in London, GB
An Ensemble de Bureau in the Louis XVI Taste Constructed using gilt bronze, and 'Sevres' style porcelain having 'Bleu de Roi' borders, and hand p...
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

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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English Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Circa 1870 Delft Pottery Inkwell
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Charming 19th century Delft inkwell, hand-painted with stylized yellow blossoms and delicate green accents on a creamy glazed surface. The stepped design features two inkwell opening...
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Dutch Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Delft

Antique Grand Tour Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Set Inkstand English Regency 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and Rare Example of an English Grand Tour Regency period brass inlaid Mahogany Inkstand of rectangular outline and generous proportions. First quarter of the Nineteenth Cent...
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English Grand Tour Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Enamel Decoration, France, circa 1870-1890
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Enamel Decoration Origin: France Material: Gilt metal with coloured enamel Date: Circa 1870–1890 Dimensions: H × W × D: 8 × 9 × 9 cm Description: Square inkwell resti...
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French Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Papier Mâché Inkstand w/ Drawer Crystal Inkwells English Jennens Bettridge
Located in Savannah, GA
This high quality Papier-Mache desk set is beautifully hand painted in a floral motif and features inlaid mother of pearl and the original pair of cut glass inkwells with brass tops....
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English Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure wearing a straw hat, together with a pair French ormolu Inkwells. Both items are late 19...
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Chinese Regency Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Silver inkwell with chiseled base, four support feet and pen
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with chiseled base, four support feet and pen. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 167.61 grams. Dimensions: 16x12.3cm. Conte...
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European Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver

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

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, 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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French Rococo Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Pewter Double Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
Art Nouveau rectangular pewter double inkwell with floral design and shaped gallery corners (Kayserginn)
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Unknown Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

English Victorian Bone and Brass Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian oval burl wood and ebonized inkwell with decorative brass trim and nail heads holding a large 10 sided crystal well.
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

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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Portuguese Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver

English Georgian Silver and Crystal Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style (19th Century) oval shaped silver plate inkwell with crystal well on 4 legs.
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British Georgian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
A rare 19th-century inkwell and dusting pan made of bronze-patinated cast brass, with gilded details, depicting John Falstaff, inspired by Friedrich Wilhelm August Castner. Composed ...
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German Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Wild Boar Foot, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional inkwell made from a wild boar foot. Beautiful craftsmanship from the late 19th century. .
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Unknown Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bone

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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French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century 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.
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

Inkwell signed by François Linke, Gilt Bronze and Lacquer, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
This rare Louis XV–style inkwell by François Linke (1855–1946) is crafted in Chinese lacquer and finely cast gilt bronze. Known as one of the most important Parisian cabinetmakers of...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Antique Inkwells, Glass and Silvered, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of antique glass inkwells with silvered lids, France, circa 1880s.  
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Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver

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...
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English Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
Located in Bath, GB
An outstanding late Victorian inkwell made from two cattle horns and mounted with silver plated fittings, a stunning combination and always highly sought-after; I haven't had one of ...
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British Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Inkwell in Siena Marble and Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 19th century) Italian inkwell in the Roman neoclassical style, finely carved from Siena and other marble with patinated bronze mounts. Apparently unsigned. 12 3/4 by ...
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Italian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze