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Period: 19th Century
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

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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

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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

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Silver

French Empire Bronze Egyptian Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze inkwell with silver Egyptian motifs and sphinx top.
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

Antique French Regency Grand Tour Bronze Crystal Desk Set Inkstand Encrier 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Heavy Gauge Chisel Cast French Grand Tour German Neo-Classical Bronze and Crystal Ink Stand of Museum Quality and generous proportions. First quarter of the Nineteenth Centu...
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French Grand Tour Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Brass, Bronze

Antique German Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Rosso Antico Marble Ormolu Burgstaller
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Chisel Cast Austrian or German Neo-Classical Ormolu and Rosso Antico Marble Ink Stand of Museum Quality and generous proportions, by George Josef Burgstaller, Late Nineteent...
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French Grand Tour Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

Octagonal Faience Inkwell With Polychrome Floral Motif
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Hand-painted faience inkwell with an octagonal form, featuring vivid red, blue, yellow, and green floral decoration over a white ground. The central opening is surrounded by four pen...
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French Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Faience

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell Depicting a bronze sleeping cherub lying on a gilt bronze settee, opening up to two ink holders. Details: Height – 4 in...
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French Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze, Ormolu

Auguste Ledru (French, 1860–1902) Inkwell. Gilded Bronze — Susse Frères Foundry
Located in Victoria, BC
A magnificent and substantial French Art Nouveau gilded bronze inkwell, sculpted with detail and fluidity, signed Ledru (Auguste Ledru - French, 1860–1902) and bearing the prestigiou...
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French Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz House Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a cabin. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood and glass eyes. Found a...
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German Black Forest Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Inkwell, circa 1890
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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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Bronze, Late 19th Century, Dog and Cat
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell made of bronze. Depicted is a doghouse with a dog barking at the cat on the roof. The roof of the doghouse opens to reveal the inkwell. Nicely chiseled bronze work.
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Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880. Stamped at the bottom "M B 5 9".
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French Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A superbly carved figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with great detail and retaining two large glass eyes. The hinged lid opens to reveal an inner ink chamber...
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Swiss Black Forest Antique 19th Century Inkwells

c. 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Pen Case
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic brass inkwell & pen case (Qalamden). Solid brass with cast parts. The case's sides are engraved with geometric designs. 9.5" x 2 1/8" x 1.5" h. Whi...
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Turkish Islamic Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Vienna Bronze Parrot Bird Sculpture Inkwell
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Vienna Bronze Parrot Bird Sculpture Inkwell
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Vienna Secession Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Neoclassic Walnut Veneer Brass Inkwell, 2nd quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the inkwell covered in walnut veneer and trimmed in brass, featuring lion masks at the sides and paw feet, brass covers atop the inkwells and a brass pen tray, with a sneaky side dr...
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French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

A Russian silver inkwell, jeweler: Johann Fredrik Akerblom, St. Petersburg 1836.
Located in Milan, IT
A Russian silver figured inkwell, jeweler: Johann Fredrik Akerblom, taster Mikhail Mikhailovich Karpinshií. Cylindrical inkwell raised on four feet with chiseled and knurled floral e...
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Russian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver

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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English Regency Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, rare and mint condition bronze, brass and glass desk piece. This completely original inkstand dates from the late 19th century and it has a large number of striking Roman...
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French Classical Roman Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

French Victorian Bronze Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze square inkwell with 2 cornucopia pen holders. Previously broken hinge, inkwell lid is not attached
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French Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Green Opaline Glass Inkwell Set
Located in Guaynabo, PR
French Bronze Green Opaline Double Inkwells Set. It depicts a Japonisme style bronze tray with a pair of green opaline inkwell bottles mounted in round...
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French Japonisme Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Painted Faience Inkwell With Brass Lids
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Colorful faience inkwell featuring hand-painted floral motifs in red, green, and blue, with finely detailed gilt brass lids topped by fleur-de-lis finials. The inkwell includes remov...
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French Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Faience

French Bronze Louis Philippe Period Inkwell and Bell Set, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
The shaped and footed platform or stand with a central carrying handle and three fitted sections housing two inkwells and a sandwell all with removable lids, extending outward from the stand is a hook with a servant bell.
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French Louis Philippe Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Large English Papier Mâché Inkwell with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1880 ink well is very large and beautifully decorated. Footed papier mâché base with black lacquer finish, elaborate hand painted gilt details moth...
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English Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

Antique Inkwell, Shoe, Boot, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Cute antique inkwell in shape of a shoe. The original ceramic ink insert is existing.
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French Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Eugene Printz French Art Deco Modernist Desk Accessory
Located in Miami, FL
Authentic and beautiful Eugene Printz French art deco modernist desk accessory. Made with high quality rosewood and nickel accents. Half moon ...
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French Art Deco Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Nickel

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.
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French Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Italian Patinated Brass and Marble Architectural Model Inkwell, circa 1875
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cast in great detail in bronze in the neo-Gothic style, the top lifting to reveal three round openings, lacking glass inkwells, resting on a marble plinth base, raised on cast bronze...
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French Gothic Revival Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Ormolu Inkwell, Late 19/Early 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Attributed to Leon Messager for Francois Linke, with Rococo and seashell Decoration.
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French Rococo Revival Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Longwy ceramic desk set with inkwells and candle holders. Beautiful cloisonné enamel floral design with vibrant blue pink, rose, g...
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French Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Exoticism Elephant Inkwell
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautifully crafted polished bronze elephant inkwell that vividly captures the late 19th-century fascination with the exotic. Reflecting the Orienta...
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French Aesthetic Movement Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Presentation Inkwell Desk Set with Horse Jockey Theme
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique desk set has no maker's signature, but is presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1890 and done in the period ...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Onyx, Brass

English Victorian campaign travellers inkwell made by Berry s Patent circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This small, eye-catching and tactile campaign piece is in superb condition. It is a small leather bound travel inkwell that is fully working. The case is made of robust steel, which ...
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Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Leather, Glass

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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English High Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell, 1890-1910
Located in Delft, NL
An English Art Nouveau copper inkwell. An Art & Crafts English yellow with red copper inkwell. A rectangular inkwell with a scene of an owl sit...
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English Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Copper

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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French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Desk Pen Tray With Glass Insert, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkstand with one glass for the ink in the center. Made of Gutta-Percha in a very nice condition.
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Unknown Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Resin

Antique French Gilt Bronze Encrier Inkwell Desk Stand, Signed JF
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive fine quality antique Louis XV style French ormolu encrier / inkstand. Born in France in the 19th century, almost certainly Parisian work, exquisitely chased, chis...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and substantial novelty inkwell in the form of a running Ostrich standing on an oval shaped base with a naturalistic base incorporating two "rocks" acting as a pen rest. I...
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British Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Victorian Novelty Knife Box Shaped Wooden Inkwell
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stylish British Victorian inkwell in the form of a wooden knife box dating from the 19th century. The box hand crafted in mahogany is of ta...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856
Located in Bath, GB
A rare Victorian silver plated novelty inkwell fashioned in the form of a barrel on stand, in turn standing on a brick paving; beautiful detail such as...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Chinese style blue gold ceramic inkwell
Located in London, GB
A Chinese style blue and gold ceramic inkwell, with a hinged brass lid, mounted on a reticulated brass base.
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English Chinoiserie Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bronze Inkwell
Located in Delft, NL
19th century bronze inkwell A bronze inkwell in 2 colors in a sleek round shape with 2 armrests with the head of a dragon to lay a pen on. The lid of...
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European Antique 19th Century 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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American American Classical Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Inlaid Boulle Inkwell on Chase Feet, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English Boulle brass inlaid one-drawer inkwell with original fluted glass brass capped ink bottles, decorative floral carrying handle and resting on original chased ball feet, Mid-19...
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English William IV Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Quality Antique Victorian Staffordshire Greyhound
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian Staffordshire Greyhound inkwell having a greyhound laying on a shaped blue coloured base, hand painted in wonderful blue an...
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Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Ceramic

Bronze Inkwell by H.Luppens Cie, Bruxelles, Belgium, 1900
Located in Delft, NL
Bronze inkwell by H.Luppens & Cie, Bruxelles, Belgium, 1900 Famous bronze company of Brussels of the 19th century. The H.Luppens & Cie Foundry had its workshops in Saint-Gilles, 15 ...
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Belgian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Inkwell (1885)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty inkwell; an addition to our novelty silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian cast sterling silver inkwell has been realistically modelled in the form of a portly gentleman reading a letter, seated in a studded armchair. The Victorian silver male figure is embellished with details replicating his waistcoat attire and illustrative anatomical features. This antique ink bottle...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Dutch Silver and Crystal Cut Inkwell by J.M. Van Kempen and Son, 1874
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Silver and Crystal Cut Inkwell by J.M. Van Kempen and Son, 1874 The silver and crystal inkwell consists of 3 parts, all silver pieces are marked with the Dutch silver hall ma...
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Dutch Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand
Located in Astoria, NY
Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand, late 19th century, with cherub writing on a tablet surrounded by books flanked by two covered inkwells with clear glass inserts, ma...
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French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Silver inkwell with acanthus reliefs, cut-glass tanks nib holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, pearlescent friezes around the edge, letter and quill holder, resting on six spherical feet, and a wooden-lined bottom. Metal: Silver...
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European Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Chiseled silver inkwell with cut-out tray, three tanks, bell claw feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chiseled silver inkwell, cut-out tray with three reservoirs, pen holder, bell and resting on four raised feet with claws. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar ...
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European Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell on rosewood with helmet-shaped tanks pen holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with rosewood base, two helmet-shaped deposits, pen holder and border around the edge. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II. Title: Weight:...
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European Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Small Antique Calligrapher s Quill Pot, Chinese, Soapstone, Carved, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique calligrapher's quill pot. A Chinese, rouge soapstone carved pen holder, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Intricate pierced detail accentuates...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Soapstone

Leuchars Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell
Located in valatie, NY
19th century English Leuchars & Sons brass inlaid boulle inkstand with spiral crystal inkwell, circa 1850. The inlaid base has cameos of cupids framed ...
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English Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Crystal, Brass

Continental Very Unusual Gilt Metal Rheinstone Set Globe Shaped Inwell
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Very unusual antique continental gilt metal pedestal Rheinstone set globe shaped inkwell dating from the 19th century. The inkwell, possibly Russian or French stands raised on four b...
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French Rococo Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Black Marble Standish Double Inkwell
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Black Marble Standish Inkwell with Cherub playing music.
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Unknown Louis XV Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

J F Poole Hayle Arts Crafts Handbeaten Cornish Copper Inkwell
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Arts & Crafts hand-beaten lidded copper inkwell by J F Poole Hayle dating from around 1895. Made in Cornwall the inkwell is of rounded cylindrical shape and stands rai...
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English Arts and Crafts Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Copper

English Silver Plated Gallery Top Footed Holding Base / Cut Glass Inkwell
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introduce a touch of refinement to your desk or workspace with this English Silver Plated Gallery Top Rectangle Footed Holding Base, featuring an exquisite cut glass inkwell. The sil...
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English Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate