Antique Inkwells

A selection of antique inkwells, inkstands and desk companions for your home office and desk. Although inkwells and the dip pen were superceded by the resevoir fountain pen in the early 20th century they can still be found on the traditional office desk as a highly decorative desk accessory. Popular inkwells included, cut glass inkwells (with lid), novelty inkwells and travelling inkwells.
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Antique Solid Brass Inkwell C 1870.
Antiques Atlas - Antique Solid Brass Inkwell C 1870. as954a014
Partners Desk Oak Inkwell
Antiques Atlas - Partners Desk Oak Inkwell as647a418 / C866
Early 20th Century Bronze Dog Inkwell
Antiques Atlas - Early 20th Century Bronze Dog Inkwell as1132a650 / 7619
Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell
Antiques Atlas - Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell
Brass Inkwell With 3 Irish Setter Dogs Globe
Antiques Atlas - Brass Inkwell With 3 Irish Setter Dogs Globe
19thC Silver Plated Armadillo Novelty Inkwell
Antiques Atlas - 19thC Silver Plated Armadillo Novelty Inkwell
Silver Capstan Ink Well
Silver Capstan Ink Well. early 20th Century Silver Capstan Ink Well with glass liner. Hallmarked B/ham 1905. Antiques Atlas
George V Silver Bell Shaped Inkwell
This is a Small George V Silver Bell Shaped Inkwell with hinged top and ceramic insert. Antiques Atlas
Victorian Figured Walnut Free Standing Desk Set
Antique Victorian figured walnut free standing desk set with the original pair of glass inkwells and pen tray sitting on a lovey quality figured mahogany writing box with a moulded edge. Antiques Atlas
Austrian Bronze Cold Painted Inkwell
A charming 19th century cold painted Austrian bronze inkwell in the form of a Pug dog's head, wearing a blue & red court Jesters hat with bells on. The back is stamped Geschutzt (copyrighted)and has an internal glass liner. It is in very good overall condition and stands 9 cms high. Antiques Atlas
Antique Silver Inkwell & Tray
This is a unique silver topped glass inkwell which sits on an Elkington silver tray, inscribed with this amusing ditty.... For boring in the Tree of LifeAnd taking out the pithThere's man who can excel the manWho bears the name of SmithThe tray carries Birmingham 1926 hallmarks together with the Elkington hallmark. Antiques Atlas
Antique Papier Mache Ink Stand 19th Century
This is a very attractive desk top ink stand dating from the mid 19th Century. The ink stand is in lobed oval form and is beautifully hand painted with floral sprays and gilded borders. Antiques Atlas #papiermache #antiqueinkstand
Victorian Pewter Ships Inkwell
a Victorian ships pewter inkwell with ceramic sleeve. The inkwell base has a diameter of seven inches and the actual inkwell a diameter of three inches and height of two and a half inches.The inkwell has the capacity to hold up to five pens. Antiques Atlas #shipsinkwell #antiqueinkwell
Antique Leather Bound Travelers Inkwell
This is a good example of a leather bound square travelers inkwell from Victorian era approx two inches square with all spring clips functioning and with glass inkwell to interior and sealer to lid interior Antiques Atlas #travellersinkwell #antiqueinkwell