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Period: 19th Century
French Silver Mounted Blue White Pottery Faience Inkwell
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual French silver mounted faience pottery inkwell hand painted with blue and white designs dating from the 19th century. The domed shape inkwell stands on a rounded base with ...
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French Aesthetic Movement Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Silver

19th-Century Silver and Exotic Wood Inkwell in the Shape of a Piano
Located in Madrid, ES
An exceptional 19th-century inkwell crafted in the form of a grand piano, made from exotic woods with exquisite silver marquetry inlays. The inkwell’s design replicates the elegance ...
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Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Fruitwood

19th Century French Gilt Spelter Inkwell with Rooster Sculpture Signed A. Bossu
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique inkwell in a man’s office or study. Created in France, circa 1880, and built of spelter, the desk accessory sits on five small d...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Spelter

6-Piece English Arts Crafts Silver Desk Set
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts & Crafts 6 piece sterling silver desk Set with Egyptian scarabs and wing design. Desk pad, inkwell, pen tray, stamp box, roll blotter, letter holder. (PRICED AS Set) In...
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English Egyptian Revival Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

19th Century French Champleve Inkstand
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a luxurious combination of colors in the form of a French champleve inkstand, with a square crystal inkwell with a champleve top. 19th century.
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French Other Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Metal

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

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Brass, Metal

French Victorian Round Crystal and Silver Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian round crystal inkwell with silver and enamel cornucopia top (signed TIFFANY) *as is
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French Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Crystal

English Victorian Multi-tonal Hardstone Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian (19th Century) footed rectangular inkwell composed of a hardstone mosaic inlaid into a carved black stone casing. The inkwells and...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Brass

French Charles X Large Marble and Gilded Bronze Ink Well and Candle Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This French carved marble and gilded bronze inkwell and candlestand, circa 1830 is carved from sienna marble. The large block is set with a tray well in front and then the cast bronze sarcophagus shaped inkwell is set up on animal paw feet. Cast with 4 holes to rest the quills or pens two wells for ink and a candlestand in the center. The bronze is well cast and has the more expensive attribute of matte and burnished elements giving an extra rich quality to the objects visual drama. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement...
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French Charles X Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
This large and stylish 19th century French ecritoire is made of a beautiful burl elm veneer and ebonized wood with an intricate applique design to the top. An ecritoire is typical...
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French Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Brass, Metal

Anglo Indian Sandalwood and Horn Writing Box
Located in Queens, NY
Anglo Indian (19th Century) antler veneered sandalwood writing box of rectangular form with 2 glass inkwells above a drawer (Vizigapatam).   
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Anglo-Indian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Antique French Louis XIV Bronze D ore Inkwell, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis 14th Bronze D'ore Inkwell, circa 1860.
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French Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

Eagle bronze inkwell, signed Anton Puchegger, Austria circa 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze inkwell depicting a standing eagle with folded wings. The sculpture rises on a rectangular base and, as it rotates, reveals the white ceramic ink container. Stag horn beak. Si...
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Austrian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Double Inkwell Brass Solid Crystal circa 1890
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is the perfect desk accessory for any decor but especially decorative in the Art Nouveau taste. The solid brass and crystal base supports 2 matching crystal inkwells which are s...
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Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Brass

19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-century dore gold stag double ink well is an elegant and ornate piece crafted with a sense of luxury typical of the era. The glass Jars with delicate tops make this piece except...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk office Inkwell Center Piece Faience Porcelain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk office Inkwell Center Piece Faience Porcelain . This beautiful garniture on a desk a table or a console will a...
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European Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt-bronze and crystal desk set of the Napoleon III period. Composed of two crystal ink wells, a raised pen tray, and a sculptural depiction of a f...
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French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

French Empire Steel And Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire (19th Century) steel inkwell with gilt bronze trim with four original glass inserts and a side drawer.
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze, Steel

Napoleonic Ormolu Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
Encrier set, the richly-veined Verde Antico Marble platform mounted with a pair of gilt-Bronze inkwells. These flanking a finely-cast bust of Napo...
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French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th century) bronze dore rectangular inkwell on 4 clawed feet with relief (signed BARBEDIENNE).  
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Empire Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

Victorian Blown Glass and Sterling Silver Ink Bottle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and blown glass ink bottle made by Horace Woodward & Co; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian glass and sterling silver ink bottle has a circular rounded, shaped form. This Victorian ink bottle is fitted with the original hallmarked silver cylindrical mount to the upper portion, encircled with a cast and applied band of oval motifs. The mount is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover, featuring a subtly concave upper plateau and encompassed with an applied egg decorated to the rim. The cover opens to reveal a circular sunken well and removable glass ink liner. The exceptional body of the antique ink bottle...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

French Louis XV Bronze Dore Inkwell/Candleholder
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore filigree double inkwell with candleholder sides and griffins.
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

French Louis XV Silver and Bronze Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) silver plate on bronze oval shaped inkwell with handles and acorn finial.  
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Louis XV Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Bronze

An Gilt Bronze Inkwell from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An gilt bronze inkwell from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Louis XV style gilt bronze inkwell from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 23cm, W: 37cm, D: 24cm
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French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

Set of inkwells with wooden base - calendar
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of inkwells with wooden base and silver applications - calendar with removable sheets. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 1696.52 gra...
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European Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique English Crystal Sterling Silver Inkwell Signed "Samuel Jacob" Ca 1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English cut crystal and sterling silver inkwell signed by silversmith "Samuel Jacob" of London, circa 1895.
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English Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

English Victorian Mahogany Double Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian mahogany and brass inlaid trim double inkwell with crystal wells having copper top lids and letter holder backrail.  
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Copper

English Victorian Papier-Mache Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache rectangular inkwell with gold stenciled and floral painted decoration with a small center box between 2 square sh...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Gold

English Victorian Bronze Double Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian bronze inkwell with 2 crystal wells with finial tops and side handles on 4 scroll legs.  
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Crystal, Bronze

2-Piece French Victorian Bronze Pheasant Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze inkwell of standing pheasant with roll blotter. (priced as set).   
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French Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

Antique French Gold Bronze Louis XV Style Inkwell circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze Louis XV style inkwell, circa 1880-1890.
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French Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) vitrine in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and clear glass panels.  
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Louis XV Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Glass, Walnut

French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand This is a very attractive desk top inkwell, the stand is made with marble and set with 2 chased brass ink pots, these are lined with glas...
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French Provincial Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Marble

Antique Tiffany Wave Edge Sterling Silver Inkstand
Located in New York, NY
Wave Edge sterling silver inkstand. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1884. Square with corner scroll-mounted supports. Centrally mounted bowl with hinged cover. Applied reeded a...
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American Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

French Louis XV Style Bronze Double Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze double inkwell with trophy caps and cupid playing the cello on a white onyx base.
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Onyx, Bronze

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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Empire Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) inkwell stand in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and etched glass doors.   
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Louis XV Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Glass, Walnut

An Ormolu and Marble Inkwell, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An ormolu and marble inkwell, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Louis XVI style inkwell, 19th century, Napoleon III period in marble and ormolu depicting a putto. H: 26cm, W: 34c...
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

French Victorian Inkwell with Bronze Figures
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze inkwell of standing pheasant with roll blotter. (priced as set).  
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French Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

Tiffany Japonesque Hand Hammered Inkstand with Applied Bugs Leaves
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque sterling silver ink stand. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1881. Square with concave sides and fluted corners on cast scroll and bead supports. Centrally mounted bal...
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American Japonisme Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Napoleon Bronze Sculpture Desk Inkwell, Signed Emile Pinedo
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Napoleon Bonaparte bronze desk inkwell, signed Pinedo with foundry mark. Mounted over a Green Alps marble. Antique signed 19th large bronze ...
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

19th C. French Faience Blue and White Hand Painted Inkwell with Harbor Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of classic French charm to your writing desk with this elegant ceramic inkwell. Crafted in France circa 1880, the cartouche-shaped faience piece features intricate hand p...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Ceramic, Faience

Marble Ink Well
Located in South Salem, NY
A pair of Italian marble ink wells with covered well and brass handle. Beautiful contrasting black, white, and red marbles make up the body and lid of...
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Italian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Marble

Marble Ink Well
Marble Ink Well
$640 / set
1880s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Lantern Inkwell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver inkwell in the form of a lantern; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver inkwell has been realistically modelled in the form of a lantern. The cylindrical body of this impressive Victorian ink bottle is encompassed with vertical pales. This antique ink bottle...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Office inkwell in Siena yellow marble and bronze Napoleon III 19th century 34cm x 20cm Very good condition.
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French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Marble

Antique Continental Ceramic Pink Gilt Striped Shell or Oil Lamp Styled Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique ceramic inkwell is presumed to have been made in Continental Europe in circa 1880 in the period Victorian style. The inkwell is cl...
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French Victorian Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Ceramic

English Victorian Bronze Horseshoe Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian bronze inkwell with crystal horseshoe cap and square white onyx base.
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English Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Onyx, Bronze

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Napoleon III lion inkwell, 19th century In veined yellow Siena marble, centered with a lion's head with a long mane in bronze with dark patina, surrounded by two finely chi...
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French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Marble

English Victorian Silver and Blue Glass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian silver and blue glass inkwell. Marked: George Fox, London, 1878.
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English Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Silver

C19th Carved Wood and Velvet Black Forest Inkwell with Dog
Located in London, GB
Wonderful German late 19th century carved wood black Forest inkwell. Beautifully carved with a seated dog on a naturalistic base of ferns and foliage, the cut glass inkwells retaining their original leaf carved stoppers...
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German Black Forest Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Velvet, Cut Glass, Wood

19th-Century French Bronze Bulldog Inkwell by M. Bertin on Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite 19th-century French inkwell, featuring a finely detailed bronze bulldog, signed by the artist M. Bertin. The bulldog, with its characteristic strong and determined expre...
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French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze French Inkwell
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful mid-19th century gilt bronze French inkwell. Measures: 6 1/2' wide by 4" deep by 4 3/4" tall.
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French Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

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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English Regency Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century double Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved displaying a bird eating nuts & floral leaves / walnuts. Carved by a master carve...
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Swiss Black Forest Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Inkwell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely Victorian mother of pearl inlaid inkwell with cut glass ink containers. It's likely rosewood or some other hard wood like macassar ebony. It is in good condition for its age...
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English Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Wood

Victorian Cast Brass Inkwell with Ornamental Scrollwork, England, circa 1880
Located in Worcester, GB
Victorian Cast Brass Inkwell with Ornamental Scrollwork, England, circa 1880 A finely cast late Victorian brass inkwell of compact square form, English, circa 1880. The lid and base ...
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British Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Brass

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Antique writing stand desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain . This beautiful garniture on a desk a table or a console will a...
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French Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Basket Form Inkstand, French, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Charles X.
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French Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand Encrier
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular base mounted with a round lidded ink pot with a porcelain container and a sand pot, each raised on winged lion feet, centered by a ...
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed Melotte
By Melotte
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your desk or study with this elegant antique inkwell, crafted in France, circa 1880, and situated on a rectangular green marble base, the desk accessory features a bronze ro...
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel