19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This exquisite inkwell exhibits the mastery of Baccarat's workmanship.
Crystal
Baccarat Crystal Inkwell by Robert Rigot, Mid-Century Modern, 1980s
By Robert Rigot
Located in Queens, NY
French midcentury (1980s-1990s) limited edition (28/450) " Victor Hugo" crystal inkwell with a six-sided shape and a cut star base (signed BACCARAT).
Crystal
19th Century Baccarat Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
A Baccarat crystal inkwell with decorated bronze. Circa 19th century, France.
Crystal
Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary crystal inkwell from the renowned Baccarat is a piece of exquisite charm and grace.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Inkwell, Baccarat Déposé, Gilded Brass, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional inkwell with pen tray made of BACCARAT crystal. The rectangular pen tray has a cube-shaped inkwell holder in the center, closed with a gilded brass hinge.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
$468Sale Price|20% Off
c1840 French Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. Beautiful and Rare by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1840 French Antique Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. 3 piece and a very rare item. Great accessory for your desk.
Crystal
Crystal Inkwells and Pen Trays Desk Set by Jacques Adnet and Baccarat, France
By Jacques Adnet, Baccarat
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco crystal desk set of inkwells and pen Trays by Jacques Adnet manufactured by Baccarat, France By: Jacques Adnet, Baccarat Material: glass, crystal Techniq...
Crystal
Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal Glass and Gilt Bronze Inkwell of Impressive Size
Located in London, GB
A quite stunning French cut crystal inkwell of substantial size, with extremely elegantly worked neoclassical mounts, intricate scrolling filigree and very finely detailed sphinx's a...
Bronze
Antique Baccarat Crystal Glass Inkstand, Pen Holder, Desk Utensil, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Great Baccarat inkwell with extensive crystal cut. Places for pens are at each side.
Crystal
Baccarat crystal inkwell
By Baccarat
Located in Santa Monica, CA
complete Baccarat inkwell crystal
Sold
H 4.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
French Napoléon III 19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Bambou Tors Décor
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period Baccarat crystal desk inkwell from the late 19th century with Bamboo Tors décor and brass top.
Crystal
20th Century French Baccarat Inkwell
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Baccarat crystal inkwell.
Crystal, Brass
Signed Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell with a Dore Bronze Maiden
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Marvelous Signed Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell with a Dore Bronze Maiden and Patinated and Dore Bronze Ink Pots.
Crystal, Bronze
Rare Art Nouveau French Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Rare Art Nouveau French Ormolu and crystal inkwell Encrier by Baccarat, circa 1900, the ormolu possibly by Francois Linke.
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Sold
H 8.5 in W 16 in D 8 in
Rare French Ormolu and Diamond-Cut Crystal Figural Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare French Ormolu and diamond-cut crystal figural inkwell Encrier by Baccarat, circa 1875.
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Sold
H 6 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
Art Nouveau French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Nautical Mermaid Inkwell, circa 1910
By Baccarat
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Art Nouveau French gilt bronze and crystal Nautical Mermaid Inkwell, attributed to Baccarat, circa 1910 Featuring a fantastic large wave-form crystal with a bronze figural mermaid...
Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 5.71 in W 11.03 in D 4.73 in
French 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Marble Inkstand Attr. Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Berlin, DE
In the center of the plate the fixed inkwell of solid quality crystal glass with bronze Empire style mounts, which take up the decoration of the handles again.
Crystal, Marble, Bronze
Antique Vintage Cut Crystal Inkwell Brass Eagle Top
By Baccarat
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique vintage cut crystal inkwell brass eagle top. Dimensions: 5.25 H x 3 D x 3 W Preowned original vintage condition Please see all images. Please vi...
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Baccarat Crystal Swirled Inkwell
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful 19th century French crystal and brass inkwell with a swirled design and round brass top. No ink dish. The signature is worn and faded but still legible-barely.
Crystal, Brass
Limited Edition Baccarat French Crystal "Zola" Inkwell
By Baccarat
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Limited Edition Baccarat French Crystal "Zola" Inkwell.
Crystal
Baccarat Louis XVI Style Inkstand
By Baccarat
Located in Dallas, TX
It consists of 2 beautiful Baccarat swirl pattern crystal inkwells with gold plated ormolu mounts and fixtures.
Crystal, Ormolu
Handsome 19th Century English Brass Deskstand with Baccarat Swirl Inkwell
Located in North Salem, NY
Add the final need touch to your desk top with this 19th century English brass deskstand with swirl crstal Baccarat inkwell, pen & letter holder.
Crystal, Brass
French Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Empire Style Inkwell
By Baccarat
Located in Fairfax, VA
French 19th century Empire style bronze and Baccarat crystal inkwell.
Crystal, Bronze
Empire Bronze-Mounted Baccarat Inkwell
By Baccarat
Located in Oaks, PA
Empire bronze-mounted Baccarat inkwell, beautiful crisp bronze casting, on faceted Baccarat crystal cube inkwell, unsigned.
Crystal, Bronze
$29,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa design...
Bouclé, Plastic
$42,800 / set
H 14 in Dm 4.75 in
Rare Pair of 19th C. Bohemian Uranium Color Decanters Ottoman/Turkish Market
Located in New York, NY
A very rare and impressive pair of 19th century Bohemian cut crystal Uranium color decanters/bottles with gold and platinum hand-painted decoration made for the Turkish/Ottoman marke...
Crystal
$32,025
H 22.441 in W 25.984 in D 12.598 in
Lladró Oriental Horse Sculpture by Salvador Furió. Limited Edition.
By Lladro, Salvador Furió
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition sculpture of an oriental battle horse in matte white porcelain with brown, ochre and blue tones. This majestic and elegant animal is inspired by traditional art of th...
Porcelain
$150,000
H 8.75 in W 15 in D 13.5 in
Himalayan Quartz Cluster Sculpture with Chlorite Accents - Museum-Grade
Located in New York, NY
From the breathtaking heights of the Himalayas comes this monumental Quartz Cluster – a true museum-grade specimen of remarkable clarity, balance, and scale. Rising dramatically from...
Quartz, Other
$71,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 93 in W 37 in D 13 in
Pair of 8 Ft Tall Giant High-Grade Deep Purple Amethyst Cathedral Geodes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Majestic Amethyst Giants: Unveiling the Splendor of Towering Amethyst Geodes ▫️ Description Giant in Size, perfect to become the main attraction of your House, Hotel, or Museum, th...
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$24,714
H 16.5 in W 18.5 in
18th Century Neoclassical Oil Painting of the Trojan War: Briseis & Achilles
By James Thornhill
Located in London, GB
James Thornhill (1674-1735) Oil on canvas 12 x 14 inches; 16 ½ x 18 ½ in. Inc. frame The subject matter and inclusion of herms on both sides shows the influence of Louis Laguerre (...
Canvas, Oil
$11,850
H 12.2 in W 16.5 in D 9.5 in
Baccarat Crystal and Dore Bronze-Mounted Centrepiece or Jardinière
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
An unusual antique Baccarat crystal and Dore bronze-mounted oval shaped centrepiece, the removable oval shaped crystal bowl, beautifully hand-cut and engraved with floral and vine de...
Crystal, Bronze
Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This special and important Swiss gold music box is chased and engraved with a set of musical instruments surrounded by elaborate swirls of ornate foliage. Embossed with a delightful ...
Gold
$49,800
H 91 in W 85 in D 20 in
Giant 7.6 Ft Golden Citrine Geode Wings – Museum-Grade Pair, Natural Masterpiece
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Bookmatched Giant Citrine Geodes Set as Wings with High-Grade Golden Orange Druzy – Considered the Best X-Large Citrine Wings Worldwide ▫️ Description Giant in size, fabulous in be...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Very Large Chinese Enamel Jardinière on Wooden Stand
Located in London, GB
Very large Chinese enamel jardinière on wooden stand Chinese, 20th century Measures: Height 127cm, diameter 116cm This monumental cloisonné enamel jardinière is a superb example...
Enamel
Early 20th Century Opalescent Salver Entitled “Sirène” by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
An exceptional frosted glass salver with raised deep opalescent design of a beautiful mermaid in a swirling watery landscape, the three large bubbles around her protruding from the u...
Glass
Cartier 'Must de Cartier' Crystal & Silverplate Mellon Inkwell
By Must De Cartier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cartier 'Must de Cartier' Crystal and Silverplate Melon Inkwell France, Circa 1989 Dimensions: 3.25" diameter x 2.75" high A refined and elegantly crafted melon-form inkwell from th...
Crystal, Silver Plate
$28,000
H 4.73 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Hemimorphite on Quartz, Malipo Mine, Wenshan Co., Yunnan Prov, China
Located in New York, NY
Hemimorphite on Quartz, Malipo Mine, Wenshan Co., Yunnan Prov., China Measures: 12 cm tall x 10 cm wide Hemimorphite from China has taken on entirely new qualities that barely ex...
Other
Three Train Clock By Smith & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
A spectacular feat of engineering and artistry, this 19th-century skeleton clock was created by John Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell. The Clerkenwell Borough of Central London has fo...
Steel
Smoky Quartz Gwindel, Switzerland
Located in New York, NY
SMOKY QUARTZ GWINDEL Les Courtes, Chamonix, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France 12 cm tall x 12 cm wide This Alpine region is most well known...
Other
Fluorapatite (bi-color) with Cleavelandite, Afghanistan
Located in New York, NY
Fluorapatite (bi-color) with Cleavelandite, Dara-e-Pech pegmatite field, Dara-e-Pech District, Kunar, Afghanistan 6 cm tall x 7 cm wide Fluorapatite is found in several colors, purp...
Other
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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