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Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU
By Henri 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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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Europe Inkwells

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Handsome Large Antique Wooden Black Forest Dog Inkwell c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and very large example of a figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with a beautiful bright patina. He retains his original large glass eyes, without d...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Europe Inkwells

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Fruitwood

Renaissance Inkwell Calamelli workshop, Italy, Faenza, second half of the 16th
By Virgiliotto Calamelli
Located in Milano, IT
Inkwell Calamelli workshop (attr.). Faenza, second half of the 16th century Height 4.33 in; length 8.07 in; depth 2.95 in (11 cm; 20.5 cm; 7.5 cm) Weight: 0.800 lb (363 g) State of conservation: some chipping to the top of the mask around the mouth. Handle glued, without any restorations; minor chips in some raised areas. This object has the shape of a foot wearing Greek-style footwear, as can be seen in some raised areas. The foot is anatomically modeled with bare toes, while the ankle is partially covered by the footwear. On the heel, there is a small circular handle to support the object. The mouth of the container is shaped like a mask. The interior, completely enameled, suggests that the piece was intended to be used as an inkwell or to contain some other liquid. The base, however, is not enamelled. The painted decoration, scant and brief, consists of rapid cobalt blue shading between the toes of the foot, with more precise emphasis on the nails. It is accompanied by yellow citrine accents to enhance the forms. The mask is painted with the tip of the brush, to accentuate the tense nature of the eyes and to accentuate their outline. Thin strokes of yellow-orange line the interior of the mouth. Since the Renaissance, this decoration has been referred to as "compendiaria" and it characterizes the period of production extending from the mid-16th century to approximately the middle of the following century. It significantly influenced tastes at the time. It evolved from the polychrome style "istoriato" and transformed into a new style that "summarized" (compendia), or condensed, the ornamentation of the works into a few colors, placing greater prominence on the shapes. It was often inspired by metal specimens. Since the Renaissance, this decoration has been referred to as "compendiaria" and it characterizes the period of production extending from the mid-16th century to approximately the middle of the following century. It significantly influenced tastes at the time. It evolved from the polychrome style "istoriato" and transformed into a new style that "summarized" (compendia), or condensed, the ornamentation of the works into a few colors, placing greater prominence on the shapes. It was often inspired by metal specimens. This artwork finds parallels in similar objects all characterized by this refined style and produced in the city of Faenza and other Italian centers starting from the mid-16th century. The closest comparable example in majolica is a foot acquired by the British Museum in 2011 (inv. 2011, 8008.1). This was previously published by Carmen Ravanelli Guidotti in 1996 and later by Dora Thornton in 2016 during the conference on Renaissance ceramics...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Europe Inkwells

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Maiolica

Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved linden wood inkwell with a realistic dog figure with glass eyes. The stand includes a designated rest for pens and accessories in the front, ...
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1920s Swiss Black Forest Vintage Europe Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

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 Europe Inkwells

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Metal

Liberty Tudric Pewter Inkwell by Archibald Knox
By Tudric, Liberty Co., Archibald Knox
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Liberty Tudric pewter inkwell Archibald Knox c1905 Period : Edward VII Origin : England Decoration : Typical arts and crafts naturalistic lines throughout. Central blue-gre...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Europe Inkwells

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Pewter

French Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1880
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Modelled as a Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey From our Decorative collection, we are pleased to offer this French Peregrine Falcon Bird of Prey Inkwell. The...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Europe Inkwells

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Bronze, Ormolu

Inkwell with Beetle Relief, France, Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Beetle Relief Origin: France Material: clear pressed glass, silver-plated metal lid Date: circa 1900 Dimensions: H × W × D: 11 × 8 × 8 cm Description: Square inkwell ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Europe Inkwells

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Pewter

Inkstand in leather in the shape of a heart for love letters. Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful Inkstand in leather in the shape of a heart for your love letters. Made in France during the late 19th Century. Richly decorated with gilded leather and brass. Wear consi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Europe Inkwells

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Brass

Maritime Inkwell, Late 19th Century, France, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Maritime Inkwell with Anchor Mount France, circa 1880 H × W × D: 12 × 10 × 8 cm Description: A rare maritime-themed inkwell featuring a prominent sculptural anchor motif. The dark...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Europe Inkwells

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Metal

English Silver Capstan Inkwell by Cohen Charles, Chester, 1908
By Cohen Charles
Located in Delft, NL
English Silver Capstan Inkwell by Cohen & Charles, Chester, 1908 Silver capstan inkwell with pen holder in front English silver Hall marked, Chester, ...
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20th Century British Europe Inkwells

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Silver

Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very fine Russian giltbronze mounted malachite veneered inkstand from the first quarter of the 19th century. Of rectangular form with an acanthus leave decorated border on round fe...
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Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Europe Inkwells

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Malachite, Bronze

Antique French Rococo Style Gilt Pewter and Porcelain Inkwell Signed Chatelain
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Rococo style gilt pewter and porcelain inkwell from circa 1900, marked "Chatelain". This beautifully shaped gilt pewter inkwell is adorned with flowers in the center ...
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Early 1900s French Rococo Antique Europe Inkwells

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Pewter

Antique Inkwell, Crystal Glass, Silver Plated, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell made from crystal glass. The lid is silver-plated.
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Late 19th Century Antique Europe Inkwells

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Vintage Parisian Ink Tray, French, Pewter Brass, Desktop Inkwell, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Parisian ink tray. A French, pewter brass desktop inkwell in Art Deco taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Alluring tonality and form, to this fin...
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Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Europe Inkwells

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Brass, Pewter

French Les Deux Rats Et L Oeuf Marble Mounted Bronze Inkwell
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique French novelty bronze inkwell modeled as 'Les deux rats et l'oeuf' mounted on a red veined marble base and dating from the latter 19th century. The inkwell is based on the...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Europe Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Shell-shaped silver inkwell w/ two tanks, bell standing on three hollow feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell and standing on three pierced feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 739.55 grams. Dimensions: 18x...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Europe Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with blue enamel, pen gold-lined reservoir
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Gilt silver inkwell, enamels, acanthus leaf handles, resting on four feet on a wooden base. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête minerve. Weight: 447.38 grams. Dim...
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19th Century European Antique Europe Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with grape motifs, bell, sandpit hinged lids
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with reliefs in the shape of bunches of grapes and vines, a bell, a sandpit, pen holders and hinged lids. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto ...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Europe Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with two trunk-shaped reservoirs, pen holder and raised base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two trunk-shaped reservoirs, pen holder and embossed base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 242.09 grams. Dimensions: ...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Europe Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with two reservoirs and a tray cut out with flowers and palms
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs and a tray cut out with flowers and palms. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 1690.87g. Dimensions: 34...
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19th Century European Antique Europe Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with tanks, bell, square base four openwork feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs and a bell resting on a square base with a grate and four openwork feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weigh...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Europe Inkwells

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Silver

Chiseled silver inkwell with bell, two reservoirs four relief feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chiseled silver inkwell with bell, two reservoirs, pen holder and resting on four reliefs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 590.75 grams. ...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Europe Inkwells

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Silver

Chiseled silver inkwell with two tanks, bell four hollow feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chiseled silver inkwell with two reservoirs and bell, base, pen holders and resting on four pierced feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight:...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Europe Inkwells

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Silver

Rosewood inkwell with letter holder and silver applications
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rosewood inkwell with letter holder and silver applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portugal. Brand: javali I Title. Weight: 740.45 grams. Dimensions:. Content: 833/1000...
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19th Century European Antique Europe Inkwells

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Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Ink Well, French, Pewter, Decorative Pen Tray, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Art Nouveau ink well. A French, pewter decorative pen tray, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Wonderful example fro...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Europe Inkwells

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Pewter

Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped, Pen Tray
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made from bronze, gilded. Very good condition of the bronze work.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Europe Inkwells

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Gold, Bronze

Inkwell, Glazed Ceramic, Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 17th Century
By Talavera de la Reyna
Located in Madrid, ES
Inkwell. Glazed ceramic. Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 17th century. Inkwell or spice rack with a square shaped hole that is made of glazed ceram...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Europe Inkwells

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Ceramic

Avatar UR Blue Ballpoint Pen
By Pineider
Located in Milan, IT
Available in multiple colors, this exclusive blue ballpoint pen captures engineering and aesthetic excellence. Its silhouette is made of perfectly interlocking parts with the use of ...
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2010s Italian Europe Inkwells

Materials

Resin

Art Deco Glass and Brass Desk Inkwell with Pen Rest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco glass and brass desk inkwell with pen rest A very stylish piece made in heavy crystal with a brass mounted ink well and feet, these may have origi...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Europe Inkwells

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Glass

Royal Worcester Art Nouveau Blush Porcelain Desk Stand Dated 1894
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and rare Royal Worcester Art Nouveau porcelain desk stand decorated in blush colors and moulded in low relief with trailing floral designs dated 1894. The stand is of recta...
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1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Europe Inkwells

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Porcelain

Antique Baccarat Crystal Glass Inkstand, Pen Holder, Desk Utensil, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Great Baccarat inkwell with extensive crystal cut. Places for pens are at each side. France, late 19th century. .
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Late 19th Century French Antique Europe Inkwells

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Crystal

Two 19th Century English Walnut Carved Victorian Dachshund Wiener Dog Inkwells
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of two very cute original 19th century carved wooden Victorian era wiener dogs or dachshund inkwells. The bigger one, which is a dachshund head, has a hinged lid that opens to r...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Europe Inkwells

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Brass

Art Deco Large Silver Plated Desk Inkwell On Stand Made in Denmark
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Art Deco Silver Plated Desk Inkwell Made in Denmark Ideal For A Central Focal Point For A Desk Or Writing Station. Stamped With 2 towers indicating Danish Silver Plate tha...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Europe Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Jugendstil J.P. Kayser Inkstand / Inkwell with Great Hamlet Skull Sculpture
By J.P. Kayser Sohn, Hugo Leven
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 Europe Inkwells

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Metal

Magnificent Antique English Novelty Inkwell / Pen Tray - Parrot With Glass Eyes
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and impressive figural inkwell made from solid cast English brass, beautifully executed with a fabulous patina. Standing on little cast feet, the large leaf is of cour...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Europe Inkwells

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Brass

Art nouveau golden brass inkwell 1900 jugendstil desk accessorie
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Art Nouveau Large jugendstil golden brass inkwell Original 1900 desk accessorie Original good condition Height 13 cm Large 25 cm
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Europe Inkwells

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Brass

Rare Inkwell in Carved Crystal and Worked Silver by Lucien Gaillard
By Lucien Gaillard
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful inkstand in carved crystal, with frame and cover in embossed silver. Signed by Lucien Gaillard (1861-1942), 107 rue La Boétie, Paris. Lucien Gaillard arises from silve...
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Early 1900s French Antique Europe Inkwells

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Crystal, Silver

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very cute set of two 19th century Black Forest, Schwarzwald, Forêt Noir carved walnut dog and cat heads with glass eyes and ink well with log pen rest. Intricate carved detail to hair, teeth, eyes and paws. The cat has green glass eyes, has painted stripes and the log is painted darker. The inkwell insert...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Europe Inkwells

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Glass, Bone, Walnut

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Edward Barnard Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver inkstand / desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian inkstand...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Europe Inkwells

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Erhard Söhne Jugendstil Inkwell 1910 Austria
By Erhard Söhne
Located in Den Haag, NL
An early 20th century, Jugendstil period inkwell by Erhard und Sohne. Austria ca. 1910 .Burl wood with Brass inlay  .Beautiful crafted piece .
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Europe Inkwells

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Brass

19th century dolphin Inkstand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Ram Horn and Silver Plate Dolphin Inkwell, bearing a pair of ram’s horns, mounted with plated dolphin mounts, the tail suspending a bell, the beater for which is on mounts to the fro...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Europe Inkwells

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Oak

19th century dolphin Inkstand
19th century dolphin Inkstand
$4,406 Sale Price
20% Off
French Empire period Inkwell, identical to the one of Elisa Bonaparte
Located in Paris, FR
Empire period gilt bronze and bird's eye maple veneer inkwell. This model is an exact replica of the inkwell that belonged to Elisa Bonaparte, Princess of Lucca and Piombino, sister...
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1810s French Empire Antique Europe Inkwells

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Bronze

Late 19thC Spelter Ink Stand Centered with a Gun Dog
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC spelter ink stand Centred with a Gun Dog with pheasant in its mouth, flanked by glass inkwells in a shaped base c1890 Measures: 10" W x 5" D x 5" H.
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Europe Inkwells

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Spelter

Partly Gilt Copper Art Nouveau Double Inkwell with Porcelain Vessel
Located in Greven, DE
Art Nouveau Inkstand with Leaf-shaped Lids Origin: Germany Material: Copper with porcelain inkwells Date: Circa 1900 Description: Rectangular copper inkstand with gently curved sid...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Europe Inkwells

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Copper

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, hHandicraft made in Italy
By Mario Vallè
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 Europe Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

20thC English Solid Silver Novelty "Shuttlecock" Inkwell, Birmingham c.1928
By Sanders Mackenzie
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A novelty 20th Century English solid silver novelty “shuttlecock” inkwell. Designed in the form of a badminton shuttlecock, it features detailed plumage and accurate proportions. Ope...
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20th Century British Other Europe Inkwells

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Silver

Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkstand with two crystal inkwells. The base and the lids are made of gutta-percha, a molded resin, France, circa 1880. The lids fe...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Europe Inkwells

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Glass, Resin

Antique Inkwell, Art Nouveau, Pen Tray, by WMF, circa 1910
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell, Art Nouveau, by WMF. Nice authentic condition. .
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Early 20th Century Unknown Europe Inkwells

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Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Pen Holder, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell made from gilded bronze. circa 1880. The plate is made of marble. Nice bronze work with a well preserved gilding. The original glass insert is existing....
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Europe Inkwells

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Marble, Gold, Bronze

French Champlevé Enamel Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century, Holiday Gift Idea
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French Champlevé enamel inkwell from the 19th century, created in the opulent Napoleon III style. Crafted from gilded bronze with finely detailed polychrome enamel in shades of t...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Europe Inkwells

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Inkwell, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Silverplated
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful silver inkwell with purple ornaments. Nice authentic condition. Art Nouveau.
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Europe Inkwells

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Metallic Thread

Antique Silvered Inkwell With Bust, 19th Century, France, Double Inkstand
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell with a small bust in the center and two glass inkwells on its sides. Nicely silvered and cleaned condition. France, 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique Europe Inkwells

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Bronze

Inkwell attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass inkwell attributed to a design by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Thank you
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Europe Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Just Andersen, Early Ink Well and Ink Blotter in Alloy Bronze, 1930s-1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen. Early ink well and ink blotter in alloy bronze, 1930s-1940s. In very good condition. Ink well measures: 27.5 x 17.5 cm. Ink blotter measures: 15 x 9.5 cm. Stamped....
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Europe Inkwells

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Bronze

Antique French Brass Inkwell, Shoe, Early 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass inkwell, which shows a antique shoe. France, around 1910.
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Early 20th Century French Europe Inkwells

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Inkstans Empyre Style
By Arno Fassi
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 Europe Inkwells

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Silver

Pewter Inkstand by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930
By Svenskt Tenn, Nils Fougstedt
Located in Örebro, SE
Very rare and amazing pewter inkstand with glass tube by Nils Fougstedt, adorned with a flute playing, crosslegged Pan figurine -1930. Good vintage condit...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Europe Inkwells

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Pewter

Marble inkwell Souvenir of the Grand Tour Rome late 18th century
Located in Pistoia, IT
Capital-shaped white marble inkwell, souvenir of the Grand Tour, Roman workshop, late 18th century. Rome was considered the stop par excellence of the Grand Tour, as it represente...
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18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Europe Inkwells

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Marble

19th Century Scottish Double Inkwell
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century Scottish double inkwell by Arthur Medlock with two hoof inkwells with metal covers centred by a facet citrine, on a wooden base, th...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Europe Inkwells

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Oak

19th Century Scottish Double Inkwell
19th Century Scottish Double Inkwell
$1,542 Sale Price
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