Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Malachite is one of Russia’s most prestigious stones, and its use in the creation of this rare and opulent inkwell indicates commission and ownership by an individual of considerable...
Malachite, Bronze
A Russian silver inkwell, jeweler: Johann Fredrik Akerblom, St. Petersburg 1836.
Located in Milan, IT
A Russian silver figured inkwell, jeweler: Johann Fredrik Akerblom, taster Mikhail Mikhailovich Karpinshií.
Silver
19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare and exceptional 19th century Russian gilt bronze and malachite inkwell. Gilt Sphinx with two ink deposits and double sided pen holders.
Malachite
Antique Siena Marble and Ormolu Inkwell c.1900
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique Siena Marble and Ormolu Inkwell c.1900 A good quality desk inkwell, circa 1900, set in warm Siena marble with gilt bronze mounts in the neoclassical style.
Siena Marble
Fine Early 19th Century Empire Russian Inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A fine Russian Empire gilt- and patinated bronze desk top inkstand, St.
Bronze
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...
Malachite, Bronze
Inkwell Onyx France-Russia, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Inkwell Onyx France-russia XIXth. Onyx inkwell France-Russia XIXth.
Onyx
Rare 19th Century Russian Ormolu, Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal and Jeweled Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
An Extremely Rare 19th Century Russian Empire Ormolu, Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal and Jeweled Inkwell.
Crystal, Ormolu
Imperial Period Faberge Bowenite and Silver-Gilt Inkwell
By Fabergé
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Bonhams, London, 'The Russian Sale', December 2nd 2015, lot 92.
Silver, Gilt Metal
Small Sculpture of a Nude Boy on Malachite Base, Benjamin Schlick Mid-19th Cent
By Benjamin Schlick
Located in New York City, NY
Some of his patrons were Frederick VI of Denmark, Charles X of France, Leopold, Grand Duke of Baden, Prince Torlonia in Rome and Prince Nicolai of Russia. An inkwell desk accessory ...
Malachite
Faberge Rock Crystal Gold Inkwell
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Gross weight 60.84 grams This wonderful gold and crustal inkwell was made by Fabergé. Fabergé was established in St Petersburg in 1842, and by the late nineteenth century, was Russi...
Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Inkwell, Gilt Brass, with Malachite Inlay, 1850s Russian
Located in Malmo, SE
Inkwell gilt brass, with malachite inlay, 1850s Russian.
Malachite, Brass
Unavailable
H 6 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Russian Bronze Doré and Malachite Figural Inkwell, Mid-19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Inkwell of a peasant, sled and milk barrel with pails, {quill holders} the inkwell within the milk barrel, raised upon a malachite veneered plinth, {lacking rope}.
Bronze
Big Bronze Dragon Sculptured Ink Well, Russia, 1850s
Located in Brussels, BE
Bronze dragon standing on a stylized leaf. Magnificent piece which shines with its originality and the chiseling work developed all-over its decors. Dimensions: H 10 cm x W 31.5 x ...
Bronze
Russian Silvered Bronze Bear Inkwell, Russia, 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare 19th century silvered bronze inkwell depicting a finely detailed cast bear, cast of Russian silver.
Bronze
Imperial Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Inkwell
Located in Media, PA
At 9 x 4 inches, it is a substantial desk accessory that exemplifies the opulence of Russian metalwork from the workshops of Moscow or St.
Silver, Enamel
Sold
H 4.73 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
Antique Russian Gilt Bronze Rock Crystal Sleigh Sculpture Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This exceptional Russian ormolu and rock crystal encrier inkwell dates from circa 1840.
Crystal, Ormolu
Silver Inkwell For Czar Nicholas
By Grachev Brothers
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite inkwell by the legendary Grachev Brothers was made for Czar Nicholas of Russia.
Silver
19th Century Porphyry & Ormolu Inkwell
Located in London, by appointment only
Of exceptional quality, being in the form of a casket set with five oval shaped semi-precious cabochon stones, sitting on the finest ancient Egyptian Porphyry. The attention to detai...
Porphyry, Ormolu
Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine Russian encrier (ink pot) in the form of a bear in ormolu, with ruby eyes and on a malachite base.
Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine Russian encrier (ink pot) in the form of a bear in ormolu, with ruby eyes and on a malachite base.
Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine Russian encrier (ink pot) in the form of a bear in ormolu, with ruby eyes and on a malachite base.
Antique Malachite Desk Set Inkwell 19th Century 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb quality Russian malachite mounted desk set, 19th century, comprising an inkwell and Stand and a fountain pen.
Malachite, Ormolu
A Russian Ormolu and Malachite Encrier
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine Russian encrier (ink pot) in the form of a bear in ormolu, with ruby eyes and on a malachite base.
A Russian 19th Century pietra dura plaque / paperweight.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th Century Russian pietra dure plaque / paper weight with a hand carved fruiting raspberry branch on black stone plinth Batch 70 61663 ANKZ
Marble
Inkwell Representing a Bear, Russia, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Russia, 1880 ca.
Bronze
Bear Inkwell and Fountain Pen Holder, Russia, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Cabochon garnet eyes, Russia, 1880 ca.
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 6 in W 12 in D 8 in
Antique Russian Imperial Silver & Onyx Desk Writing Pen Set Inkwell Blotter Seal
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Russian Imperial silver and onyx four piece desk set, circa 1896.
Onyx, Silver
Faberge Silver Enamel Marble Inkwell 1910s
By Peter Carl Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional antique inkwell by Carl Faberge, made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917, designed in the 1910s in Russian Modern style which was influenced by medieval Russo-Byzan...
Sterling Silver
Russian Gilded Bronze Bear and Cubs Inkwell
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century Russian novelty gilded bronze inkwell, finely modelled as a bear playing with her cubs Russian, circa 1880.
Bronze
Russian Gilded Bronze Bear Inkwell, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century Russian novelty gilded bronze inkwell, finely modelled as a bear Russian, circa 1880.
Bronze
Antique Sheffield England Double Inkwell Stand
By Walker & Hall
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful Sheffield silver plated and cut glass double inkwell. The cut glass round inkwells with a Russian pattern with repousse hinged lids fit neatly onto the base which has a min...
Sheffield Plate
Charming Russian Ormolu and Malachite Ink Pot
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine Russian encrier (ink pot) in the form of a bear in ormolu with ruby eyes and on a malachite base.
Bronze
Fine 19thC Russian gilt bronze and malachite ink stand
Located in Vancouver, BC
A very fine large gilt bronze and malachite Russian ink stand having two diamond cut crystal ink bottles with engraved ormolu tops and including two rare carved malachite pens. A gi...
Crystal, Ormolu
A Russian Silvered Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
A Russian bronze inkwell with silver wash modeled as a bear standing behind fencing circa 1900
Bronze, Silver
FABERGE Silver and parcel-gilt Traveling Inkwell
By Fabergé
Located in Redmond, WA
A Faberge silver and parcel-gilt traveling inkwell, ST Petersburg, late 19th century. The ribbed cylindrical body set with an Alexander III silver ruble in the spring loaded hinged l...
Fabergé Antique Silver Traveling Inkwell with Glass Liner
By Fabergé
Located in Redmond, WA
A Fabergé silver traveling inkwell with glass liner, Moscow, late 19th century. In Neoclassical taste, cast and chase with swag and garland motif on both sides of the rectangular bod...
Silver
$989,454
H 82.68 in Dm 76.78 in
Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860
By Maison Marquis
Located in PARIS, FR
This very important 96-lights chandelier made entirely in chiseled and gilded bronze in the Renaissance style, is composed at the lower part of six large sets of ten light-arms, ador...
Crystal, Bronze
$151,328Sale Price|35% Off
H 28 in Dm 18 in
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
By Gerard and Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...
Other
$189,733
H 98.43 in W 21.26 in D 13 in
Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Louis XVI style gilt bronze and malachite grandfather clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 250cm, width 54cm, depth 33cm This superb longcase clock is a ...
Malachite, Ormolu
Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Russian Neoclassical paper knife or letter opener in the style of a Roman gladius sword. The blade is made of polished nephrite jade stone. Pink guilloche enamel handle with gilt a...
Jade, Silver
$54,820 / set
H 15.56 in W 5.32 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Important Bronze Statues of Russian Kamer Kazak Bodyguards
By Fabergé
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, very rare and highly collectible pair of cast and cold painted bronze statues of A.A. Kudinov and N.N. Pustynnikov, personal Kamer-K...
Bronze
$26,250
H 21 in W 17.5 in D 15.5 in
Large Russian Neoclassical Malachite and Ormolu Urn or Vase, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large Russian neoclassical malachite, Campana shaped urn or Vase, the ormolu twin handles modeled with acorns, on a circular spreading foot with square stepped plinth, 19th centu...
Malachite, Ormolu
Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1870s/1880s; Japan Late 19th century decorative keyaki (Japanese elm) cabinet. This ornate, pagoda-inspired piece dates to the early/middle Meiji period in Japan and is construc...
Elm
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$39,377Sale Price|60% Off
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III
Located in New Orleans, LA
A monumental piece of history, this exquisite silver punch set was made for Czar Alexander III as a gift to British Captain Joseph Wiggins. Heavily decorated with rich engravings and...
Silver
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
$349,219
H 165.36 in W 290.56 in D 216.54 in
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare Napoleon III style paneled room in blackened wood (stained beech) with its fireplace in stucco in imitation of porphyry. The fireplace, which is the centerpiece of this paneled...
Bronze
$55,000
H 83 in W 46 in D 21 in
19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Napoleon III Malachite Dressing Mirror
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Napoleon III Malachite Dressing Mirror Decorative bronze scene of a cherub on a horse drawn chariot riding through the clouds. Bron...
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
$2,200
H 4 in W 5.25 in D 2.5 in
19th Century Russian Silver Figural Venus & Swan Chariot Table Ornament
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Russian Silver Figural Venus & Swan Chariot Table Ornament, 3.9 oz A finely crafted Russian silver figural table ornament, dating to the late 19th century and depicting...
Sterling Silver
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.