Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully Carved Black Forest Ink Jar, Late 19th Century, Switzerland A gorgeous and finely crafted Black Forest style ink jar dating from the late 19th century, created in Switze...
Glass, Wood
Lode Van Boeckel Inkwell Holder with Wrought Iron Rosette
By Lodewijk Van Boeckel
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Lode van Boeckel (Lodewijk, Louis) ± 1900 Ink jars possible from later date, they do not fit exactly in the holder. 35 x 30 x 19 cm
Wrought Iron
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. The ink jars are painted in a beautiful rich green and embellished with gold colour.
Bronze
Nur Jahan seated with a painted spice jar. Rajasthani School, 19th cent.
Located in Middletown, NY
Ink and gouache with gold heightening on fibrous, brown laid paper with a Jaipur Court Fee tax stamp in purple ink, 13 3/8 x 8 3/4 inches (340 x 222 mm). Toning, handling creases and...
Gold
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$2,200
Trompe L'oeil [untitled]. Homage... Ter Nagedachtenis van S. G. Wezel oud 76 Jar
Located in New York, NY
Trompe l'oeil [untitled]. Homage.... Ink drawing, multimedia, 1837. Paper size 13.13 x 16.44" (33.3 x 41.8 cm). On watermarked paper "Blauw and Briel." Overall good condition. Sma...
Conté, Ink, India Ink, Watercolor
Danish 18th Century Blue Faience Inkwell by Store Kongensgade
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This inkwell retain with its original ink and sand jars. The inkwell is signed by Johan Ernst Pfau, who was the director and in charge of the factory from 1728.
Faience
Very Fine 19th Century English Pewter Inkwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Pewter Inkwell, 19th century, the dished rectangular tray with two cylindrical ink pots and a covered jar, raised on animal paw feet.
Pewter
19th Century English Travelling Dressing Case
By Edward & John Barnard
Located in London, GB
The hinged lid rises to reveal in the upper section, a drop down document holder, with a mirror to the back, the parcel gilt pieces are engraved with a Viscountess’s coronet, probabl...
Silver
Gustav Gurschner Art Nouveau Desk Set circa 1900
By Gustave Gurschner
Located in Vienna, AT
GUSTAV GURSCHNER designed by: Gustav Gurschner, around 1900 signed: GURSCHNER bronze, ornamental relief, original patina, slight rubbing, good condition pen tray with ink r...
Bronze
The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery & Dressing Box
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
The top tray is red leather edged and red velvet lined, holds nine jars with silver lids, the two small square top jars, one an ink well and match holder.
James Dixon & Sons English Sterling Silver Ink Wells on Tray
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Astoria, NY
Two fitted cut-crystal diamond pattern ink jars with sterling silver lids., marked. Interior galleries marked.
Crystal, Silver
Set of Three 19th Century Japanese Ceramic Ink Bottles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three 19th century Japanese ink bottles Ceramic, earthenware, stoneware 1. Measures: Height 9.5, diameter 3.5 in. 2. Height 7.5, diameter 3.75 in. 3. Height 5, diamete...
Stoneware, Cork
English Silver Plate Standish by Elkington, Mason & Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English silver plate ink stand with double pen reservoirs fitted with a pair of covered ink jars flanking the chamber stick mounted with a snuffer, resting on figural supports bel...
Silver Plate
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H 3.75 in W 8.75 in D 6 in
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Crystal Desk Inkstand Joseph Craddock 1819
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A superb example of an English sterling silver late Georgian crested twin ink bottle desk Standish, complete with all its accessories to include a pair hand cut crystal ink jars with...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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H 5 in W 8 in D 8 in
French Ormolu Silver Bronze Desk Ink Set Filigre Cherub Mount Regency Grand Tour
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Complete with its original heavy gauge hand cut crystal ink jar and decorative ormolu and silver hinged cover.
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
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H 5 in W 9.5 in D 6.25 in
Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Desk Inkstand Charles Thomas Fox 1853
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Superb Example of an English Sterling Silver Late Georgian Embossed Twin Ink Bottle Desk Standish, complete with all its accessories to include a pair frosted glass ink jars encase...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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H 27.96 in W 22.05 in D 14.97 in
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table, C, 1770
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
To the left side of the frieze is a further 'dummy' drawer and to the right, a long drawer with divides to the front presumably for ink jars. Raised on elegant cabriole legs. The...
Mahogany, Tulipwood
Kashmiri Papier Mache Collection
Located in London, GB
Size of inches: H 1” x W 22.5” x D 15” Large tray Size of inches: H 1.5” x W 14” x D 8” Medium tray Size of inches: H 0.5” x W 9” x D 3” Small tray Size of inches: H 0.1” x W 11” ...
Paper
19th Century Papier Mache Kashmiri Collection
Located in London, GB
Size of inches: H 1” x W 22.5” x D 15” Large tray Size of inches: H 1.5” x W 14” x D 8” Medium tray Size of inches: H 0.5” x W 9” x D 3” Small tray Size of inches: H 0.1” x W 11” ...
Paper
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H 64.97 in W 37.41 in D 15.36 in
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaire with Oyster Veneer, circa 1785
By Jean-Francois Hache
Located in Greven, DE
Enhancing the functionality are various compartments for storing ink and grit jars within the small drawers. Secrétaires à abattant were first introduced in France in the 1760s.
Fruitwood, Olive
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H 2.75 in W 9.5 in D 7 in
Antique Art Deco English Sterling Silver Ink Desk Inkstand Desk Set London, 1910
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Superb Example of an English Sterling Silver Art Deco Period Embossed twin ink bottle desk standish, complete with all its accessories to include a pair of removable silver mounted...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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H 5 in W 6 in D 4.25 in
Grand Tour Ormolu Gilt Bronze Dolphin Inkwell Regency Manner Thomas Messenger
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Condition: Superb untouched condition with no losses except for one of the glass ink jars is cracked, see image. Baise underneath has been replaced, nicely done.
Ormolu, Bronze
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H 12.21 in Dm 7.6 in
Rare Japanese Antique Pottery Vase / 1800s / Wabi-Sabi Jar like Ink Painting
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a beautiful view like an ink painting. Japanese people like jars with such stains very much.
Pottery
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H 14.97 in Dm 11.82 in
Japanese Antique Pottery Jar / Tokoname Ware / 1550-1650/ Vase of Natural Glaze
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A storage wooden box is also included. It is written in ink as "an old jar that the Takamori family kept carefully".
Pottery
19th c. Bronze Dore Inkwell with Crystal Ink Jars
Located in Dallas, TX
Bronze dore inkwell with crystal ink jars and cherub resting on rose colored marble base.
Collection of Apothecary Jars
Located in New Orleans, LA
Collection of 16 apothecary jars, circa 1900-1920. The seven amber ones are German and the nine clear ones are from USA. The rectangular shaped amber jars are of crystal. The jars ra...
Glass, Paper, Ink
Edwardian English Traveling Laptop Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic late 19th century Edwardian traveling laptop desk was acquired from a Palm Beach estate and has been professionally restored. There is one ink-jar on the right...
Brass
Superb George III Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in London, west Sussex
The top section has 3 fully adjustable shelves with a central drop down writing desk top complete with compartments and sectioned drawers, one of which still holds several glass ink ...
Mahogany
Antique Campaign Writing Box
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
There is a screwdown key with screw each side (one screw missing, one remaining) and an auto locking pull out drawer to the side. The ink jars unusually have ebony and boxwood lids.
Mahogany
c.1862 Gilt-Bronze and Enameled Inkwell in Shape of Trunk
Located in Greenlawn, NY
Notes: The underside of the ‘ink’ cover has been eroded by whatever was in the glass ink jar.
Bronze, Enamel
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H 8.7 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
19th Century Victorian The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery or Dressing Box, Silver
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
The top tray is red leather edged and red velvet lined, holds nine jars with silver lids, the two small square top jars, one an ink well and match holder.
Sterling Silver
Vintage Desk Set Made of Red and Brown Marble
Located in Senden, NRW
Marble pen tray with two separated glass ink jars in a small marble chest. Brass letter rack.
Marble
$664,836 / set
H 38.39 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Antique Rare Fine Pair of French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique fine French rare pair of early 20th century mahogany, fruitwood marquetry and gilt bronze mounted commodes In the Louis XVI Style, after the original model of the commode com...
Bronze, Other
19th Century French André-Charles Boulle Style Cave à Liqueur
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dallas, TX
The incredibly intricate brass inlay that embellishes the lid and front façade of this cave à liqueur is reminiscent of the technique utilized by Andre-Charles Boulle while hand-craf...
Metal, Brass
French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box
By Limoges
Located in Newark, England
LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELS From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this French Napoleon III Ormolu and Enamel Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of casket form mounted in...
Enamel, Ormolu
$2,100
H 6 in W 7 in D 5 in
19th Century French Empire Cloisonné Bronze Jewelry Casket with Velvet Interior
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century French Empire cloisonne bronze jewelry casket with blue velvet interior By: unknown Material: bronze, velvet, enamel, metal, copper Technique: gilt, cloisonné, champlev...
Bronze, Enamel, Metal, Copper
Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Presenting an exquisite antique French Tantalus liquor cabinet that transports you back to the elegance of the mid to late 1800s. This remarkable piece has been crafted in the sophis...
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Bergère
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by an 18th-century original, this fauteuil features a finely carved frame with a paper twist arched top rail, gently downswept padded arms terminating in intricate scrolls, ...
Wood
19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris
By A. Aucoc
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century oval sewing box decorated with crowned monogram. The case contains five gold and steel sewing utensils embellished with small flowers. Labeled on the inside: AUCOC ...
Gold, Steel
$8,501Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.55 in W 9.65 in D 6.7 in
Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Charles X-era travel nécessaire consisting of citronnier wood case, decorated with small polished steel studs and fitted with key, containing chiseled gold, turquoise (insets) and mo...
Gold
Mughal School, 17th century Tiger Hunt near the Jahangir Maha, Agra
Located in Middletown, NY
An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. c 1690. Gouache and ink with heightening in gold on light ...
Gold
Japanned or Chinoiserie Decorated Louis XV Style Lacquer Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
The lacquer ground with a strong burgundy undertone. Well carved , colored and other wise decorated . The porcelain well in good Antique condition . Minor wear due to age and use .
Lacquer
$4,386
H 14.57 in W 12.6 in D 9.45 in
Classical 19th Century French Majolica porcelain and ormolu urn.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French cobalt and turquoise blue majolica porcelain urn, with wonderful gilded ormolu mouldings and mounts of putti holding garlands of flowers, amon...
Ormolu
Set of 12 English Porcelain Dinner Plates, Royal Doulton, circa 1900
By Royal Doulton
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English porcelain dinner plates, Royal Doulton, circa 1900.
Porcelain
$1,000
H 10.79 in W 5.4 in
Mughal School, 17th century – Emperor Jahangir reclining in his harem
Located in Middletown, NY
An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. Circa 1690. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on light...
Gold
Pair of 19th Century Sèvres Style Lidded Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style Sèvres style lidded vases, each with turquoise ground, floral decoration and of twisted form. Wonderful scrolling gilded or...
Porcelain
$720Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.63 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Empire style parallelogram shaped emerald green glass heavy inkwell. It’s guilt bronze mounted with a scene of sphinxes statues, bell shaped vases, and maidens moving and ...
Glass
Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular base mounted with a round lidded ink pot with a porcelain container and a sand pot, each raised on winged lion feet, centered by a palm decorated columnar carrying ha...
Bronze
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