Owl Inkwell
English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian brass owl inkwell on rectangular tray.
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and rare large figural inkwell, beautifully executed in the form of an Owl with fine
Category
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell with an Owl
Located in Stockholm, SE
An Art Noveau or Jugend patinated bronze pen and inkwell with an owl sitting in the center. The owl
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios American Indian Bronze Inkwell Owl Details
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Toledo, OH
Tiffany Studios American Indian bronze inkwell with owl details. Very nice to excellent condition
Category
20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell Desk Set with Owl Figures, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved wooden double inkwell with a majestic owl figure sitting
Category
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Art Deco style hand-carved wooden inkwell or pen stand with a majestic owl figure with
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Arts & Crafts Sculptural Owl Forged Iron Inkwell by Goberg Hugo Berger Antique
By Hugo Berger, Goberg
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Fantastic hand-forged Arts & Crafts figural Inkwell in shape of an owl, believed to be made by
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
H 8.27 in W 4.53 in D 5.12 in
Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
English Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell, 1890-1910
Located in Delft, NL
. A rectangular inkwell with a scene of an owl sitting on a branch on each side of the inkwell and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Copper
Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Bath, GB
finished in gold.
The cast Owl is a figural inkwell with a hinged lid revealing a glass ink chamber
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Writing Set 'Till Eulenspiegel' by Michael Powolny, Austria, 1919
By Michael Powolny
Located in Vienna, AT
rectangular flat base plate, an owl between his feet and a low, four-sided inkwell with a glass container and
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 6.7 in W 12.01 in D 6.11 in
Cold Painted Bronze Entitled "Bedouin with Camel under Palm Tree" by Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
inkwell with original fitting. The surface of the bronze with rich cold painted colours and very fine hand
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 10.63 in W 0 in D 0 in
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Tiffany Studios Acorn Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Sheffield, MA
Scholar's earthenware inkwell and watch stand, Germany, circa 1780. Neoclassical details include
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Dominikus Kott 19th Century German Silver Rococo Ink Stand, 1840s
By Dominikus Kott
Located in Florence, IT
composed by multiple removable parts like the upper bell, the two side covers with the owl finials or the
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Large Detailed Early 20th Century Bronze Two Owl Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
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Finest Large Antique Austrian Brass Novelty Inkwell, Reading Owl, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
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Gilt Bronze Owl Head Inkwell
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A gilt bronze inkwell in the shape of a detailed owl head, with original glass eyes, set over an
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Antique Double Inkwell with Owls, circa 1920
By Jennings Bros.
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very cute little inkwell is American and circa 1920. We believe it was made by Jennings Bros
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Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Owl, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual and handsome inkstand or inkwell made from a combination of English Oak, glass and
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Novelty Victorian Silver Sampson Mordan Inkwell, 1895, Owl
Located in Bath, GB
A charming late Victorian cut crystal inkwell with a sterling silver collar and hinged lid. The lid
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Antique Novelty Inkwell, Gilded Bronze Owl with Glass Eyes
Located in Bath, GB
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Antique English Novelty Cut Crystal and Brass Inkwell, circa 1890, Owl
Located in Bath, GB
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Antique English Gilded Bronze Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1890
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Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
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A 19th c. Blackforest Carved Wooden Owl Inkstand
Located in Greenwich, CT
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Antique Malachite & Crystal Owl Rectangular Ink Desk Set, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
letter opener on a silver plated stand and is decorated with a beautifully carved rock crystal owl
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Located in Lymington, Hampshire
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By Michael Powolny
Located in Vienna, AT
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Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Owl Inkwell German Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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Large Bronze Inkwell, golden patina, Duke owl, Paul Jouve - France
By Paul Jouve
Located in Girona, ES
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Art Deco Hand-Carved Book-Shaped Wooden Inkwell with Owl Figure, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
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By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
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Owl Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the owl inkwell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An owl inkwell — often made from metal, bronze and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer owl inkwell, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An owl inkwell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. A well-made owl inkwell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox, Pierre-Paul Jouve and Royal Copenhagen are consistently popular.
How Much is a Owl Inkwell?
The average selling price for an owl inkwell at 1stDibs is $1,727, while they’re typically $445 on the low end and $5,878 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right inkwells for You
Now that we no longer need vintage, new or antique inkwells for written communication, these elegant desk accessories make for a distinctive decorative touch in any home office or study.
Prior to the 19th century, the inkwell was an integral part of the writing process. The first fountain pen was patented in 1827. Typewriters found acceptance during the 1880s, and the ballpoint pen, which replaced the inkwell on most desks and writing tables of the era, modernized the way we write. (Later, it would transform how some of us make art.) Today, a well-designed antique or vintage inkwell is a fun, decorative accent for any work area.
If you find yourself working from home today more often than not, why not freshen things up a bit? Small changes can help elevate your workspace: Incremental edits to your interior, such as rethinking your shelving, swapping out your wall decor and adding a touch of the past to your modern-day desktop, can actually make a big difference. Alongside an ornate Art Deco–era desk lamp and an antique paperweight, your inkwell will look right at home and can support your effort to create a happy home office.
Find a collection of unique metal inkwells to suit any taste on 1stDibs or shop by style. Browse a range of Art Nouveau inkwells, Victorian inkwells, Art Deco inkwells and more. Search our selection of inkwells to find the perfect piece for any space.
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