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Style: Renaissance Revival
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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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Onyx, Ormolu

19th Century French Ormolu Onyx Inkwell with Michelangelo s Lorenzo de Medici
19th Century French Ormolu Onyx Inkwell with Michelangelo s Lorenzo de Medici

19th Century French Ormolu Onyx Inkwell with Michelangelo s Lorenzo de Medici

$7,581
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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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Bronze

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell

$760 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo
Located in Paris, FR
19th century black marble inkwell surmounted by a patinated bronze statue featuring Moses by Michelangelo. The statue of Moses, commissioned in 1505 by Pope Julius II for his tomb and housed in the church of San Pietro in Rome, is a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance. The Renaissance, like the Middle Ages, was a rich source of inspiration for 19th century artists, who used to imitate the works of the past. Our inkwell is provided with two gilt bronze ink...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo
19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo

19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo

$3,608
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1850s Italian Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Belgian Black Marble

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19th Century Baccarat Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
A Baccarat crystal inkwell with decorated bronze. Circa 19th century, France. The interior is two inches deep and the opening is one inch wide.
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1890s French Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Crystal

19th Century Baccarat Inkwell
19th Century Baccarat Inkwell

19th Century Baccarat Inkwell

$575
H 4.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Pair 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Alabaster Sphinxes
Located in Buisson, FR
Pair small alabaster grand tour sphinxes. Great to use as paper weights on your desk. Italy circa 1850-1900. Weathered,small losses and old repair Mo...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Alabaster

Pair 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Alabaster Sphinxes
Pair 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Alabaster Sphinxes

Pair 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Alabaster Sphinxes

$390 Sale Price / set
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H 3.75 in W 2.76 in D 4.53 in
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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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell

$19,850
H 9.25 in W 20.5 in D 11 in
19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell
By L Escalier de Cristal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French Crystal and Bronze Mounumental Inkwell. Signed. Escalier de Cristal Paris.
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell
19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell

19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell

$6,500
H 6.75 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
19th century Embossed Bronze Inkwell
Located in Savannah, GA
Bronze inkwell intricately embossed with scroll work. Features include a pen vest and back tray and double inkwells with griffins on the back gallery. A continental piece possibly Au...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Bronze

19th century Embossed Bronze Inkwell
19th century Embossed Bronze Inkwell

19th century Embossed Bronze Inkwell

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H 4.25 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
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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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Bronze, Ormolu

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell
Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell

$1,750
H 4 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique letter rack, made of Black ebonized wood, with brown patinated brass trims. Made in the late Napoleon III period in France, around 1870-1880. Bombay shaped fron...
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1870s French Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Brass

19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III
19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III

19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III

$505
H 8.27 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined antique inkwell, with two inkwells made of bronze, including glass cups. The base is made of veneered marquetry wood with a diamond pattern, framed in a bronze rim, resting...
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1860s French Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell

$756
H 4.73 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in
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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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Crystal, Malachite

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

$3,488
H 4.34 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Bronze Chinese Dragon Boat Inkwell 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Chinese dragon boat double inkwell. Original glass inserts. Circa 1870's bronze. The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday that occurs on the fifth day of the fift...
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19th Century European Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Metal, Bronze

Bronze Chinese Dragon Boat Inkwell 19th Century
Bronze Chinese Dragon Boat Inkwell 19th Century

Bronze Chinese Dragon Boat Inkwell 19th Century

$750
H 3 in W 14.75 in D 2.25 in
A Grand Tour Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
A rectangular shaped paperweight with inset Porphyry, Siena Marble and Mother of Pearl in black marble framework
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1890s Italian Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Siena Marble, Porphyry

A Grand Tour Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century
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A Grand Tour Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century

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H 0.75 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
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Renaissance Style Bronze Inkwell Decorated with Gryphons
Located in Montreal, QC
Renaissance style bronze inkwell decorated with gryphons and floral motifs.
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1890s Italian Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Bronze

Renaissance Style Bronze Inkwell Decorated with Gryphons
Renaissance Style Bronze Inkwell Decorated with Gryphons

Renaissance Style Bronze Inkwell Decorated with Gryphons

H 4.5 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cast Bronze Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Revival cast bronze inkwell displays incredible detail in abundance, with motifs revived during the Napoleon III period. Such desktop items were essential to any well-appointed home, and the more extravagant the better! This wonderful relic survives with its porcelain inkwell inserts...
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1870s French Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Bronze

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cast Bronze Inkwell
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cast Bronze Inkwell

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cast Bronze Inkwell

H 6 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in

Renaissance Revival inkwells for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Renaissance Revival inkwells for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage inkwells created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with bronze, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance Revival inkwells made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for inkwells differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $950 and tops out at $3,235 while the average work can sell for $1,650.

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