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Large Antique Ink Well, English, Crystal Glass, Desk, Mid-19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique ink well. An English, crystal glass, desk ink well dating to the mid-19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Cut Glass
Tiffany & Co. Studios New York Bronze and Abalone Desk Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning set of solid brass Tiffany & Co desk ink well notepad case and 4 corners for desk pad all
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Marble Ink Well
Located in South Salem, NY
A pair of Italian marble ink wells with covered well and brass handle. Beautiful contrasting black
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Antique 19th Century Italian Inkwells
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Desk Set with Ink Wells & Calendar
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco desk set with ink wells & calendar. Modernist design with glass base and streamlined metal
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Desk Set Ink Wells & Penguin Statue French
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Oakland, CA
attention to detail, this set features two ink wells adorned with intricate metal design details accented by
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Metal
English Tortoise Shell Desk Set with Ink Wells, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English one drawer Tortoise shell desk set with the original matching crystal and brass cap ink
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Antique 1820s English George III Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A superb George III lady's mahogany writing desk with hidden ink pots and a drawer, circa 1790. The
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Antique Late 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Classic Brass Ink Well
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1890's brass inkwell with glass insert. Monogramed WRE on top, likely gilt finish at one time which has now worn off. Felt bottom, overall patina.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Glass Ink Well
Located in Asheville, NC
Glass inkwell with ball-peened silver flip cap. Blackened body with deco-clover pattern inside the glass.
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Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Glass
Black Glass Ink Well with Brass Accents, Crystal Wells and Dipping Pen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Black Glass ink well with two lidded Crystal ink wells. The piece is wonderful and in
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20th Century European Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Marble and Bronze Ink Well
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco marble inkwell with bronze details and well atop. The size and wonderful art deco
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Ink Well
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare totally original French 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble ink well with
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Brass Ink Well on Marble
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An object of art now, captures the period.
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Encrier set with richly-veined Verde Antico marble base mounted with pair gilt-bronze inkwells flanked on either side of a Napolean bust. The marble base with pen tray rest on sh...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Just Andersen, Early Ink Well and Ink Blotter in Alloy Bronze, 1930s-1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen. Early ink well and ink blotter in alloy bronze, 1930s-1940s.
In very good condition
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
H 2.37 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in
Group of Two French Faience Ink Wells, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century group of two faience ink wells, circa 1875 Desvres with Fourmentraux Frères Mark
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Faience
Hall's State Toffee Tin Litho Candy Box/Ink Well
Located in Stamford, CT
Tin Litho Hall's state toffee advertising box that doubled as an ink well. The box is marked on the
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Early 20th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Tin
Hand Carved Wood Terrier Dog Pen Tray Ink Well Ink Stand Early 20th Century
Located in Gardena, CA
Hand carved wood terrier dog pen tray ink well ink stand Early 20th century
Hand carved figural
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Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
French Style Bronze Ink Well by Maitland Smith, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Style Bronze Ink Well by Maitland Smith, 20th Century
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20th Century American Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique coppered Japonais Revival inkstand with two ink pots and a stamp holder. The border of the
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Antique 1890s English Japonisme Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Copper
Art-Deco Swedish Hammered Silver Ink Well with Silver Pen
Located in Delft, NL
An Art Deco Swedish hammered silver ink well with silver pen.
It is a complete set made and
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20th Century Swedish Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Silver Plate Ink Well with Gallery, Sphinx and Greek Key Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning silver plate ink well with two cut crystal ink wells - both capped with a silver top and
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20th Century English Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Quality antique solid silver ink well and tray by Robert Pringle
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Solid Silver ink well and tray, having a square glass ink well with a solid silver lid
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Early 20th Century Inkwells
Materials
Silver
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H 2.37 in W 7.09 in D 3.75 in
Silver Plated and Clear Glass Ink Well by Walker and Hall
Located in Cheshire, GB
A silver-plated and clear glass ink well and stand, shaped square plated Stand with gadroon borders
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Early 20th Century British Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Gilded Ormolu Ink Well, Stamped, Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century French gilded Ormolu Gran Tour influenced gilded Ormolu ink well
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Antique Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Inkwells
Materials
Ormolu
H 5.91 in W 19.69 in D 6.3 in
Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Rare. Similar pieces are pictured in "Louis Lawrence : Hirado Prince of Porcelains.
Lid not original.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & ...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
French Charles X Large Marble and Gilded Bronze Ink Well and Candle Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
ink and a candlestand in the center. The bronze is well cast and has the more expensive attribute of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 8.5 in W 16.5 in D 7.5 in
Cool Ink Well designed as a Godin iron stove from the late 19th Century
By Godin
Located in Knivsta, SE
Cool Ink Well designed as a Godin iron stove from the late 19th Century. Made in France in cast
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Iron
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H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 3.35 in
Early 20th Century Double Ink Well Red and Black with a Pen Wipe London, England
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th century crystal double ink well with a sterling silver lid from London England circa
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Early 20th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century French Wooden Hand Carved Swing Top Box for Ink Well and Pens
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 19th Century hand carved wooden pen box with a swing top and space for an ink well and pens
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Antique Early 19th Century French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
H 1.75 in W 9.75 in D 2 in
Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, late 19th century, hand-engraved bronze desk stand.
This antique and rather sizeable bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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H 6.6 in W 12 in D 7.9 in
French Ormolu Silver Bronze Desk Ink Set Filigre Cherub Mount Regency Grand Tour
Located in Dublin, Ireland
hand cut crystal ink jar and decorative ormolu and silver hinged cover.
This exquisite desk piece
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Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
H 5 in W 8 in D 8 in
1930 Art Deco Macassar Wood & Bone Detail Handmade 5 Piece Desk Ink Set France
Located in Miami, FL
Circa 1930s Art Deco elegant 5 pieces ink desk set, desk accessories, made out of Macassar Wood and
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
H 1 in W 8.63 in D 5.25 in
Fine Antique Onyx and Bronze Desk Ink Stand Pen Rest Faux Book and Blotter Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and antique onyx and bronze desk set featuring a sculpture of Rodin's Thinker done by
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Early 20th Century European Desk Sets
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
H 6 in W 16 in D 8.5 in
Bois Durci Ink Stand
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This large Bois Durci ink stand features an intricately moulded base, upon which sit two glass
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Antique 1880s French High Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Ebony
Silver Plate and Crystal Ink Stand
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning ink stand in Georgian style. Silver Plate and Crystal or cut glass ink wells. Candle
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Antique Inkwell Tatum’s Standard Crystal Well 3 Pen Quill Rests Hinged Lid
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Ink Well Tatum’s Standard, crystal well, 3 pen quill rests, hinged lid.
This piece is
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20th Century American Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Victorian Blown Glass and Sterling Silver Ink Bottle
By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cover opens to reveal a circular sunken well and removable glass ink liner.
The exceptional body of the
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
18th Century Country French Child's Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
drawer with replaced turned knob. Desk top has beautiful old patina with ink stains and waters marks
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
,original ink well, quill box, writing surface, and terminating on supported x framed legs. Late 18th
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Desks and Writing Tables
White Swedish Gustavian Wall Table and Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
of compact living where one item has multiple uses. This table has a folding tabletop and works well
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink 'n' Perch Delight!
Located in New York, NY
reveal a well for ink. The intricate detailing of the bronze work, capturing the delicate features of the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare and elegant Georgian Architect’s desk has a ratchet top, extending drawer front, as well
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield 3 Drawer Writing Desk
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
desk top which appears to be an ink stain (see photos). There is opened area on the right side with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
side handles, fitted leather interior with tooling and retains the original crystal ink wells, Early
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Antique 1820s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
English 1880 Tunbridge Ink Stand with Crystal Inkwell Rosewood Bun Feet
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century Tunbridge ware rosewood ink stand with bun feet and a crystal ink well. A nice
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Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Crystal
Antique Continental Hand Carved Novelty Ink Stand & Pen Tray Camel Formed
Located in Gardena, CA
ink wells to the forefront and a carved inset area serving as a pen holder. Marked North Belgium on
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Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
AUSTRIAN COLD PAINTED BRONZED CARPET SELLER INK STAND AFTER FRANZ BERGMAn
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely made in Austria stamped Ink well depicting an Arabic
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Spelter
H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A small German "Gründerzeit" (Wilhelminian) period desk with attachment or secretary from the 2nd
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Antique 1860s German Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nutwood, Pine, Burl
H 63.78 in W 38.59 in D 25.79 in
Charming Headshaped Ink Stand, Gilt White Metal Patinated Wood 19th C. England
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming Ink Well/Inkstand in the shape of man's head, painted white metal and patinated wood. Made
Category
Antique 19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Metal
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H 5.71 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
Unique & Intricate Swiss Black Forest Style Hunting Ink Stand Original Inkwells
Located in Lisse, NL
, brass inkstand is of Swiss origin. This antique work of hunting art will look great on your antique desk
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Brass
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H 7.9 in W 7.7 in D 4.9 in
Wonderful antique Victorian ornate brass desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian ornate brass desk set having a quality ornate brass ink stand with a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Elegant Art Deco Black & Gold Desk Tidy
Located in Lincoln, GB
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Desk tidy includes an ink well, letter rack, and pen rest, making it not only a beautiful decorative
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Glass
Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set
Located in Ipswich, GB
ink wells and pen tray standing on bun feet
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Desk with Straight Legs and Pencil Drawers
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mahogany, walnut or oak custom desk with pencil drawers. Can be made any dimension. Color and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Antique Renaissance Revival Gilt Bronze Travel Desk
Located in New York, US
opens to reveal a turquoise satin and felt lined interior with two glass ink wells. Believed to be of
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Antique Late 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
English Mahogany Student Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
This desk features a gallery surround that walls off the ink and pen wells at the back area above
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Malachite Inkwell Desk Set French Inkstand
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French malachite desk inkwell set
Love the colour and grain to the malachite which really
Category
Antique 1880s Inkwells
Materials
Glass
Vintage Continental Italian Leather Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
five piece desk accessories set, decorated in gilt armorial motif with royal crown over lion rampant on
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20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Edward & John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver inkstand / desk
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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