French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set, Swan Design, Antique, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) 4 piece bronze inkwell set with swan design.
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19th Century Empire Antique French Bronze Inkwell
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Bronze
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Antique French Gold Bronze, Hand-Painted Porcelain & Lacquer Inkwell, Circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exquisite Antique French Gold Bronze, Hand-Painted Porcelain & Lacquer Inkwell, Circa 1870-1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
19th-C. French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Ram Form Inkwell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-19th century French gilt bronze neo-classical style ram form inkwell.
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Dore Double Inkwell with Candles
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore filigree double inkwell with candleholder sides and griffins.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Inkwell with Bronze Mount and Marble Base
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Bronze Mount and Marble Base Origin: France Material: Gilt and patinated bronze, green marble Date: Second Empire, circa 1860–1880 Dimensions: H × W × D: 10 × 13 × 16 ...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Green Marble and Bronze Rooster Inkwell Signed Melotte
By Melotte
Located in Dallas, TX
Raised on four small turned bronze feet, the inkwell combines practical function with the decorative elegance associated with late 19th century French desk accessories.
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
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 well made and decorative desk top ...
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1880s French High Victorian Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze Desk / Inkwell Tray with Sévres Porcelain Plaques
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning French gilt bronze table inkwell tray or desk tray, adorned with exquisite Sèvres soft paste porcelain inset plaques.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Brass, Enamel
French Empire Steel Inkwell with Gilt Bronze Trim and Glass Inserts
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire (19th Century) steel inkwell with gilt bronze trim with four original glass inserts and a side drawer.
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19th Century French Empire Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880. Stamped at the bottom "M B 5 9".
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Signed A Hiolle French Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Floral Inkwell, circa 19thCentury
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Exceptional French gilt bronze double inkwell desk stand signed A.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell By Maurice Frecourt, Bronze Doré, 1910s, France
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau inkwell by Maurice Frecourt (*1890 - ?). Signed by the french artist "Frecourt". The original tint insert is in a nice condition. Similar inkwells can be found...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze, Gold
French Art Nouveau Lighted Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Sculpture by Korschann
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau lighted gilt bronze sculpture by Charles Korschann, depicting a woman holding a bouquet of flowers on a tray with an inkwell on the opposite side, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
Antique Napoléon III. Inkwell from Bronze and Porcelain, Paris, France, 1839
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional antique Inkwell with rich bronze ornaments and three porcelain vessels.
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Sander with Classical Figure to the Lid
Located in London, GB
French inkwell in gilt bronze. Classical lady after the antique to the lid.
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1890s French Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze “Looking for Milk” Inkwell circa 1880 Style of Henri Picard
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
French Bronze “Looking for Milk” Inkwell circa 1880 Style of Henri Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Bronze “Looking for Milk” Inkwell circa 1880 Style of Henri Picard.
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Gold Bronze & Green Marble Inkwell Signed "A. Marionnet, " Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gold Bronze and Green Marble Inkwell Signed "A.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze & Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze & Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell.
Category
Early 20th Century Empire Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Marble Double Inkwell with Bronze Mounted Lids
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a desk, library, or study with this elegant antique French double inkwell. Crafted in France circa 1880 during the Napoleon III period, the writing accessory is made of rich...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze Inkwell on Rouge Marble Stand, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French gilt bronze inkwell on rouge marble stand.
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19th Century Regency Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Bronze Inkwell After the Roman Oil Lamps, c. 1815–25
Located in Atlanta, GA
A richly detailed French Empire bronze and brass inkwell conceived in the archeological revival manner, after the form of ancient Roman oil lamps.
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Early 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French 19th Century Charles X St. Bronze, Ormolu and Sienna Marble Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Charles X st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Sienna marble inkwell.
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19th Century French Charles X Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th-C. French Gilt Bronze And Malachite Desk Pen Inkwell / Inkstand
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century highly decorative French gilt bronze, malachite and faux malachite inkstand with dual inkwells.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Impressive Black Marble Inkwell with Bronze Ducks
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Impressive Black Marble Inkwell with Bronze Ducks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Incredible black marble inkwell that is truly an objet d'arte, having two lyrical bronze ducks with bone beaks, as though perched at the side of a pond and two square ink wells lined...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Borzoi Finial, 19th Century
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an elegant French Empire-style gilt bronze writing stand, richly cast and ornamented with neoclassical and animalier motifs.
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Brass
Gilt bronze inkwell forming a basket of grapes
$1,691Sale Price|25% Off
Gilt bronze inkwell forming a basket of grapes
Located in Paris, FR
Gilt bronze inkwell, concealed in a grape basket, revealing two cups. The rectangular base is adorned with four urns at the corners, acting as nib holders, and with an applied semi-c...
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1870s French Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Tortoiseshell Gilt Bronze Inkwell Desk Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent fine quality antique French gilt bronze ormolu mounted André-Charles Boulle (1642-1732) style marquetry inlaid tortoise-shell sculptural encrier (inkstand).
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu, Brass
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Sphinx Green Marble Desk Top Double Inkwell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Sphinx Green Marble Desk Top Double Inkwell.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
Freemasonry gilt bronze inkwell designed as a hive
$3,091Sale Price|25% Off
Freemasonry gilt bronze inkwell designed as a hive
Located in Paris, FR
Small ormolu inkwell with a beehive-shaped system decorated with bees at the top, on a base animated with flowers and vegetation. The basket-shaped receptacle is decorated with wheat...
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1820s French Charles X Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
A Fine Quality Bronze Inkwell by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A grand 19th century bronze and champlevé inkwell with yellow background and large burgundy trefoils with ivy leaf and cherry blossom pattern. With a hinged lid, triangular floral ha...
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19th Century French Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
$1,691Sale Price|20% Off
Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze" Inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze, 19th century. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability. H: 15cm, W: 21...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
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.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th century bronze gilded inkwell with malachite
Located in Bilzen, BE
A richly engraved gilded bronze inkwell decorated with cabochon polished malachite stones Fully engraved in Louis XIV style 19th century both glass inside inkholders missing 11.5 x ...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Inkwell in gilded bronze and crystal from the second half of the 19th century Original gilding in perfect condition 19th century, Napoleon III 8.2 x 10.6 cm, total height 8.2 cm
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Baroque-Style Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
An elegant French inkwell crafted in gilded bronze in the Baroque style from the 19th century.
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1850s Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Bronze D'ore & Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Set on Stand, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze D'Ore and cut crystal inkwell desk set on stand, Circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell with Bronze Statuettes representing "Night & Day" by Michelangelo, crystal ink containers with elaborate gilt bronze covers.
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1880s French Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Marble, Griotte Marble, Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu and Rouge Marble Inkwell By Susse Frères
By Susse Freres
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 French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th-Century French Gilt-Bronze and Marble Figural Inkwell By F. Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Dublin, IE
A Fine 19th-Century French Gilt-Bronze and Marble Figural Inkwell By F.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Bronze Louis Philippe Period Inkwell and Bell Set, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
The shaped and footed platform or stand with a central carrying handle and three fitted sections housing two inkwells and a sandwell all with removable lids, extending outward from t...
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Napoleon Bronze Sculpture Desk Inkwell, Signed Emile Pinedo
By Émile Pinedo
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Napoleon Bonaparte bronze desk inkwell, signed Pinedo with foundry mark.
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1890s French Empire Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
A Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Unusual Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827–1875).
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
Alp Giroux, Silver-plated Bronze Inkwell, Orientalist, 19th Century
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Silver-plated bronze inkwell representing a bust of an Arab wearing a turban, which hides the hole for the ink pot, placed on an onyx base This inkwell in the orientalist style is s...
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19th Century French Moorish Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made from bronze, gilded. On the base is depicted a hunting scene with hunting hounds in the woods. Very good condition of the bronze work.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Gilt Bronze Inkwell, "L'Amour timbalier", Louis XVI Style
$2,113Sale Price|25% Off
Gilt Bronze Inkwell, "L'Amour timbalier", Louis XVI Style
Located in Paris, FR
Gilt bronze inkwell in the Louis XVI style, representing Love seated with two sticks in his hands, surrounded by timbales. The circular timbales in gilt bronze, are decorated with dr...
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1890s French Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
$2,066Sale Price|20% Off
Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Double inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze Important double inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilded bronze with nice neo-classical decorations, XIXth century. Contact us bef...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Inkwell by Albert Marionnet, 'French'
$1,937Sale Price|25% Off
Art Nouveau Inkwell by Albert Marionnet, 'French'
By Albert Marionnet
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century Art Nouveau inkwell and tidy crafted of bronze with brown and black patina, featuring an eagle with spread wings on a rock.
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier Inkwell by Boin Taburet
$6,450Sale Price|56% Off
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier Inkwell by Boin Taburet
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze, mahogany and porcelain Encrier (Inkwell).
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Ormolu-Gilded Inkwell
$2,800Sale Price|37% Off
Early 19th Century French Ormolu-Gilded Inkwell
Located in Copenhagen, K
French cut-glass, Palisander and ormolu inkwell. Sneaks as handle and claw on ball feet. Original glass wells and two drawers.
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
$2,559Sale Price|25% Off
19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
19th century malachite inkwell. The circular plate for resting a fountain pen houses a crystal inkpot in its center. The plate and the inkpot's stopper are embellished with a gilt br...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Crystal, Malachite
Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell Impressive handblown clear glass heavy inkwell with bronze lid.
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19th Century French Other Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of rectangular shape, cast with gothic style arcading, the removable top depicting a fallen knight adjacent to a broken column and opening to two wells. In the early 19th century, ...
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1810s French Gothic Revival Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning and rare French mid-19th century encier in Louis Revival taste with Moorish Arabesque influence.
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
French Champlevé Enamel Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
$1,136Sale Price|30% Off
French Champlevé Enamel Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French Champlevé enamel inkwell from the 19th century, created in the opulent Napoleon III style.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell with Porcelain Plaque
Located in London, GB
A Louis-Philippe Gothic Revival gilt and patinated bronze inkwell Rising from two-tone gilt bronze bracket feet, the patinated bronze rectangular inkwell having a band of circular...
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Little is known about the origins of this amazing piece, apart from it being from France, circa 1900. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique French Bronze Inkwell
Materials
Bronze
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Antique French Bronze Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique French bronze inkwell available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, every antique French bronze inkwell was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique French bronze inkwell — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique French bronze inkwell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire, Art Nouveau and louis xv styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique French bronze inkwell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ferdinand Barbedienne, Albert Marionnet and Charles Korschann produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique French Bronze Inkwell?
An antique French bronze inkwell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,901, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $104,288.
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.
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