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Technique: Hand-Crafted
1930s Art Deco Portoro Marble Italian Inkwell and Signature Pad
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Very precious Italian inkwell and signature pad with original paper. It's made with very rare portoro marble, particular for its black with brown and gold veins. Price is for the com...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Marble

Shipping Free, 19th Century Silvered Bronze Inkstand Signed Boin Taburet, Paris
Located in Lisse, NL
Louis XV style inkstand with chinoiserie design, lacquered top. This rare and stylish inkstand is a work of the house Boin-Taburet, goldsmith in Paris. This impressive size inkstand...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Traveling Inkwell Milk Churn Shape
Located in Vienna, AT
This figural traveling inkwell was made during the very early 1900s. It is made to look like a milk churn. We believe it is made of nickel plated brass; some of the plating has worn ...
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Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Brass

Kralik Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique iridescent purple glass inkwell by Kralik in the "Pampas" decor, i.e. a Kralik decor shift on Loetz Pampas. Lobed square form with typical trailed...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Brass

French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 7 1/2in W: 10 1/2in D: 7 3/4in This Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and bronze Ormolu Inkwell is truly a sight to be seen! If we take a look at t...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Rare Andre Villien Paris Art Nouveau quality Bronze Marble Desk Inkwell Stand
By André Villien
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning desk piece. This good size Art Nouveau ink-stand is signed by Andre Villien (see image 7). Villien was a French sculptor and decorator who work...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Middle Eastern Brass Inkwell Qalamdan 19th C
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A 19th century Middle Eastern, Asian brass decorated Islamic Moorish Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is an inkwell in solid brass. It consists of an inkwell and a pen compartment of typical tubular form with an interior cavity to store a reed pen. Attached to the body is an inkwell with engraved designs with a shell style cover. The piece measures 9 1/2" inches long x 2" inches high x 2" inches deep. Great brass decorative Islamic Metal...
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19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Brass

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th C. Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing.An antique 19th century brass decorated Islamic Turkish Qalamdan.An antique Turkish Brass...
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Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Brass

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
Faithful copy of the writing service by the silversmith Pietro Rubini, Milan c.1775 The inkstand is composed of a shaped tray supported by 4 rocailles feet, modeled along the entire profile by finely embossed and chiselled volutes, leaves and shells. Above the tray are two ink holders and two pen holders with spiral workmanship and highly embossed vegetable decorations. A bell in the center of the object rests on a FASTIGIO pierced with flowering vines. By Fiorentini, Argenterie di Milano - Italy for ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA Italian silverware...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique inkwell is a stunning example of Art Nouveau design, shaped like a grotto shell and inscribed with "Souvenir du Croisir," capturing the romantic essence of a b...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Metal

Rare black Forest rooster inkwell 19th century Swiss glass eyes hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved displaying a dog wearing a hat and monocle. Detailed carving by a master carver. Comes w...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Exceptional Quality Egyptian Revival Puma Raised Bi-Metal Desk Stand
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional quality Art Nouveau Egyptian revival Continental brass and copper desk stand raised on four puma feet and dating from the early 20th Century. Probably French the heavi...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Brass, Copper

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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Late 19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Jugendstil J.P. Kayser Inkstand / Inkwell with Great Hamlet Skull Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and important Kayserzinn pewter inkwell, designed by Hugo Leven. Who, in this day and age, would ask a top quality sculptor to design and execute a stunning sculpture with ...
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Metal

Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A 19th century brass decorated Islamic Persian Qalamdan.The Qalamdan is in solid brass, decorated on all sides with Arabic calligraphy writing.It consists of an inkwell and a pen compartment of typical tubular form with an interior cavity to store a reed pen.Attached to the body is an inkwell with engraved Moorish designs with a shell style cover.An antique Turkish Brass...
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19th Century Moorish Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Brass

Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray
By Vernis Martin
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce nearly 300 year old Louis XV (1715-1774) period French gilt bronze ormolu mounted Japanned encrier (inkwell or inkstand) Paris, France, circa 1750, exceptionally executed in Louis 14th exotic far-east Japanesque / Chinoiserie oriental styling, popular at the time due to the rise in trade with China and Japan throughout the 18th century, Parisian Vernis Martin lacquer work, decorated with lavish Rocaille elements, having three inkwells fitted with glass jar inserts and ornate fiolated acorn finial covers, on a black lacquer cartouche shaped tray with roster...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Bizantine French 19th century Empire Napoleon III gilded bronze inkwell. This handcrafted antique desk accessory bears the makers mar...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Bronze

Antique Egyptian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Islamic Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, etched on all sides with Egyptian floral design. It consists of an inkwell and a pen...
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19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Brass

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, hHandicraft made in Italy
Located in VALENZA, IT
The inkwell, rectangular in shape, was completely handmade obtained from a silver plate and finely embossed and chiseled with scrolls and flowers, typical of the Italian Baroque of t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Loetz Styled Green Iridescent Art Glass Inkwell with Brass Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique art glass inkwell is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The body of the inkw...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Hand-Crafted Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Pewter Inkwell with Lion Sculpture Signed A. Bossu
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique signed inkwell in a man’s office. Created in France, circa 1880, the pewter desk accessory sits on four small curved feet, an...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Pewter

Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Elephant Inkwell Desk Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Figural Elephant Inkwell Desk Stand. This is an antique Victorian colonial decorative desk ebony wood stand. Late 19...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Ebony

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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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique inkwell is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Black Forest style. The inkwell is composed of a ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Art Glass, Softwood

Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved displaying a cat in a boot. The cat is very detailed with glass eyes, a perfect charm lo...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Victorian Novelty Silver Mounted Owl Inkwell By Sampson Mordan Co London 1896
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian novelty silver mounted owl head and cut glass inkwell by Sampson Mordan & Co. London - 1896. Hallmarked. The hinged lid modelled as an owl with glass amber eyes, and a cut...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Brass, Walnut and Ebonized Double Inkwell Set
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
English Victorian inkwell set. This walnut set has been accented with an ebony color and an overall brass decoration, mid-late 10th century.
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Brass

19th Century English Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Oval Inkwell with Glass Insert
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of 19th-century elegance to your desk with this Victorian Aesthetic Movement inkwell, crafted in England circa 1870. The oval base is built from warm walnut and features ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Orig...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Crystal, Brass

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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Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Bronze

XX Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand with table bell
Located in VALENZA, IT
925 sterling silver inkwell in the shape of a cathedral. The tray plate has been completely hand-hammered from a raw 925 silver plate. The inkwell is raised from the support surface ...
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand of Rectangular Organic Flowing Form
Located in London, GB
WMF. Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand. Germany. The inkstand is of rectangular organic form with stylized clovers to the front border, plain deep welled front and smaller si...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Pewter

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Inkstans Empyre Style
Located in VALENZA, IT
Empire style 800 silver inkstand The base of the inkstand, completely handmade, is shaped like a "cathedral". The classic "palmettes" of the Empire style have been chiseled around i...
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1990s Empire Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Silver

Calamaio Biedermeier in Vetro Smaltato Blu 1810 Judaica Origine Austro Ungarica
Located in Milano, MI
Calamaio in Vetro Biedermeier Judaica di forma rotonda in vetro trasparente incamiciato con uno strato bianco ed uno blu. Sul corpo ci sono degli intagli di forma lineare ed ovale ch...
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Early 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Brass

18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well and Desk Stand attributed to Anthoni Pennis, beautifully decorated in the chinoiserie style. Marked to the base with the Blu...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Pottery

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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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Ceramic, Faience

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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1880s German Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Brass

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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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Giant Cut Glass Sterling Silver Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
A very nice example of a large glass inkwell with silver marked lid with a hallmark ingraved. To the back of the lid under the hinge are initials a...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely 19th century French bronze ink well stand A good looking we...
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1880s French High Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Dachshund Ink Scraper in Cold-Painted Spelter
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Charming antique Art Nouveau ink scraper featuring a detailed dachshund figurine crafted in cold-painted spelter. This unique piece combines both functionality and decorative appeal,...
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1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Spelter

Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand crafted walnut writing slope with marquetry stripe details Leather writing surface on op Above the slope there is a compartment for storage writing implenments and two i...
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20th Century Spanish Regency Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Wood, Walnut, Leather

Islamic Ottoman Inkwell and Feather Set Made From Brass and Papier Maché
Located in Vienna, AT
In this ad you get the chance to buy a unique historical object. It is an old Ottoman inkwell made from brass with typical ornaments and little turquoi...
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18th Century Asian Islamic Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Brass

Antique English Victorian Boulle Inkwell by JC Vickery
Located in Northampton, GB
The inkwell with a square base having four faceted faces leading up to a central boulle lidded square glass inkwell with brass collar. The Boulle work finished in typical fashion wit...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Brass

Antique Cloisonne Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
This inkwell comprises a base and hinged cover. The base is elaborately decorated with red, gold, blue and white against a green background. The inside of the inkwell is colored red...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Marble Inkwell with Pen Rest
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, this elegant desk inkwell is a refined example of Louis XVI style design. The square base is fashioned from richly veined dark green marble with molded ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

British Studio Pottery Brown Glazed Water Dropper or Inkwell
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and finely hand crafted studio pottery water dropper or inkwell decorated in brown glazes dating from the 20th century. The hand thrown hive shaped vessel stands on a flat...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Ceramic

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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19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Brass

Danish 18th Century Blue Faience Inkwell by Store Kongensgade
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rare Danish blue and white faience ink stand by Johan Ernst Pfau for Store Kongensgade Faience Manufactory, Copenhagen Denmark circa 1740. This inkwell retain with its original ink a...
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Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

Materials

Faience

Giant Art Deco Desk Set Extinguishing Cradle made of Serpentine, Germany 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
This mighty desk set stood on the desk of a company director in the 1920s in an imposing office. This masculine set still exudes prestige today and is an exclusive highlight on the e...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Serpentine

Antique 19th c. French Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unleash the Spirit of French Louis XVI: Antique gilt Bronze Inkwell Transport yourself to a time of artistic brilliance with this captivating antique gilt bronze inkwell, meticulousl...
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1870s French Louis XIV Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Bronze

Large Silver Mounted Inkwell by Samuel Jacob for Morning Star Ship, London 1896.
Located in Trieste, IT
Silver and cut crystal inkwell from Morning Star ship made by Samuel Jacob. Silver part has a full set of London Hallmarks for 1896. 13.5 Diameter 6.5 High
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1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Liberty Co. An Arts Crafts Pewter Inkwell with Violet Enamel Decoration.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. Regent Street. London. An English Arts & Crafts Pewter Inkwell with violet-colored enamel decoration to the top, and to each of the circles at the four corners. Stamped...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Enamel, Pewter

Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Early 20th century desk set, rare and great quality Mamluk Cairoware style, silver and copper inlaid brush and inkwell holder and ink blotter rocker, features a wood base with ornate...
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19th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu and Rouge Marble Inkwell By Susse Frères
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 7 3/4 in W: 8 1/2 in D: 8 1/2 in A superb example of late 19th century French craftsmanship, this French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu and Rouge Marble Inkwell by ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Ransomers Patent De La Rue 02 Antique Traveling Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful antique traveling inkwell, made of wood and steel. Great condition. By De La Rue.
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish English majolica pottery partners desk stand with inkwells with ram heads by renowned maker William Brownfield and dating from around 1870. The rectangular shaped desk...
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Pottery

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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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Copper

19th Century English Gold Washed Sheffield Silverplate Equestrian Themed Inkwell
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An exceptional and highly decorative 19th century English equestrian-themed inkwell, finely crafted in Sheffield silver plate with a richly preserved gold-washed interior. Designed i...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Inkwells

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Silver Plate, Brass

Edwardian Sterling Silver Inkwell with Hinged Lid
Located in Vienna, AT
Edwardian, sterling silver and rose quartz Inkwell with hinged lid, Birmingham, England, 1912, Levi & Salamon - makers. Hinged sterling lid surrounds a beautiful amber coloured middl...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Hand-Crafted Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

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