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Writing — Inkwells & inkstands - Recreations & Pursuits

Lots 1—96 Found 948

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An unusual Australian silver inkwell, modelled as a ringtail possum climbing a gum tree branch, with two lidded inkwell…
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A fine sterling silver and malachite ink stand, by Julius Schomburgk, retailed by J.M.Wendt, circa 1870, the shaped rectangular…
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An Arts and Craft silver and turquoise Cymric inkwell by Liberty & Co, Birmingham 1899, after a design by Archibald Knox, by…
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Tasmanian Tiger: Sterling silver inkwell with enamel Thylacine decorated top, Birmingham, circa 1909, 4 cm high, 7 cm diameter
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An important Australian sterling silver inkwell by William Edwards and presented to George Coppin, Melbourne, circa 1858,…
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An impressive neoclassical silver ink stand, mark of Frederick Elkington, Birmingham, 1888, shaped oblong with central well…
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A fine silver inkwell centre-piece, Australian, circa 1880. with two glass inkwells suspended in the tree-ferns, apparently…
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Japanese silver mounted ivory tusk and shibiyama desk stand Meiji period, the naturally curved body painted with foliage,…
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An Art Deco WMF silver plated 'Polar Bear' Inkstand, circa 1920, depicting a bear clambering over glacier form hidden inkwells…
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Magnificent Victorian sterling silver standish, hallmarked London, 1848, Edward, John & William Barnard, of rectangular form…
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Sterling silver inkwell
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Montegrappa, celluloid and sterling silver dragon fountain pen and rock crystal inkwell. Frederico Monti, 1995, the pen of…
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A George II sterling silver ink stand, Edward Aldridge I, London, 1751, two ink pots and a pounce pot of compressed baluster…
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Gilded figural inkwell, in the form of a globe, resting on four prone lions, and a square stepped base, the base embossed with,…
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Palais Royale Inkstand, early 20th century, French the square inkwell with lion finial above scrolling gilt-metal cagework…
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A Victorian silver inkstand, by Benjamin Preston, London 1851, raised on four scroll feet and matching upturned handles…
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19th century European boulle desk standish of rectangular form, fitted with twin original glass ink bottles, flanking a lidded…
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Tasmanian Tiger: Sterling silver inkwell with enamel Thylacine decorated top, Birmingham, circa 1909, 4 cm high, 7 cm diameter
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A 19th century Italian Moschinata marble intaglio-inset inkwell, the circular segmented lid with six lava carved portrait…
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A Georgian sterling silver gilt ink stand, the stand, John King, London, 1771, the mounts, Edward Farrell, London, 1825, the…
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George V sterling silver ink stand, mark of John Grinsell & Sons, London, 1908, engraved 'Samuel Hordern from his Father 1908'…
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A WMF (German) silver plate double inkwell stand, in the rococo style with inkwell covers and winged figure between two…
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A scarlet-boulle ink stand in the Louis XIV manner, French, 19th century 11 cm high, 44 cm wide
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Silver inkwell with a pair of lidded ink pots, a central well with a candle lid and snuffer, and an extensively embossed and…
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A collection of tortoiseshell and cut brass desk accessories, late 19th/early 20th century, including a square glass inkwell.…
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Franz Bergman (1861-1936) antique Austrian cold painted bronze figural inkwell of a Bedouin warrior, circa 1900, 17 cm high
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Victorian sterling silver ink stand, by James Dixon & Sons Sheffield 1879, decorated with Greek key band border, acanthus leaf,…
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Large Victorian sterling silver desk stand, two handled oblong shape, double pen recesses with 2 detachable cut glass inkwells…
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A gilt brass mounted Berlin porcelain ink stand first quarter 20th century, the shell moulded porcelain body with two gilt…
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Late 19th century bronze inkwell head, of classical form, set with birds in her hair and resting upon four snakes, the head…
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An animalier gilt bronze pheasant inkwell. By F. LeBlanc, Paris, 19th century, on a grey marble base
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Antique French opaque blue glass ink stand, with raised white enamel arabesque decoration, 31 cm long
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An elaborate gilt bronze inkwell finely chased and applied with semi-precious cabochon garnets and malachite, Continental, 19th…
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Walker & Hall silver plated inkstand with two diamond cut crystal ink wells, a standing lion, an urn, a pierced shell apron and…
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Sterling silver two bottle desk inkstand with stamp/pen nibs box by Elkington & Co, Birmingham 1906. Length 32 cm. Width 24 cm…
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A French Louis XVI silver snake handled inkstand, 1777 Paris, with maker's mark FDR and later import marks for London 1953 by…
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A Victorian sterling silver inkstand by Richard Sibley II, London, 1872, the base marked 'Makepeace London', 14 cm high
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A Victorian silver plated desk set, circa 1880 with a well cast ram's head containing a porcelain inkwell flanked by a pair of…
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A rare historical brass inkstand belonging to Capt. Robert Falcon Scott 'And was with him at the South Pole', 19th century cast…
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Austrian cold painted bronze Quail inkwell with three chicks and porcelain bowl, marked 'GESCHUTZT'. Height 7 cm
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A Victorian sterling silver desk set, Birmingham 1839 by Robinson Edkins & Aston with taperstick and snuffer an inkwell and…
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Antique Australian silver plated emu egg inkwell adorned with Aboriginal warrior, kangaroo and emu finial, 19th century, 20 cm…
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English pewter Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co inkwell, decorated with stylised foliage and 4 turquoise enamel cabochons…
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A Victorian sterling silver rectangular ink stand with two glass inkwells and a taper-stick by Martin Hall & Co Ltd, Sheffield…
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Two carved ink stones, One inscribed by Jiang Handing (1904-1963), Republic Period, 15 cm high, 20 cm high (2)
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A fine Regency brass-inlaid ebonised mahogany ink-stand by George Bullock, English, circa 1817 5 cm high, 36 cm wide, 23 cm deep
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A sterling silver mounted Horse's hoof ink stand, engraved 'Wideawake' favourite charger of his Royal Highness the Duke of…
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An Austrian cold painted bronze group figural inkwell by Franz Kucharzyk, circa 1910, depicting a standing lion and lioness in…
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WMF Art Nouveau figural inkwell early 20th century, silvered metal depicting maiden with book with glass ink bottle insert.…
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An attractive silver plated desk set adorned with emu and crystal ink bottles, made in Sheffield, England, 19th century, 21 cm…
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A transitional Georgian/Victorian sterling silver inkwell desk set, 1837 Sheffield, with maker's marks for Henry Wilkinson & Co…
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A Charles X ormolu Encrier, in the form of a dolphin supporting a scallop shell on an ormolu mounted sienna marble plinth,…
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A William IV gilt-bronze ink-stand, English circa 1835. 29 cm wide
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A George V sterling silver inkstand, Josiah Williams & Co, 1914 London, with two crystal hob nail cut bottles with sterling…
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Impressive Antique French Inkstand, approx 22 cm high, 49 cm wide, 26 cm deep
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An Edwardian sterling silver standish inkwell, with pierced gallery later ink pots, glass body and brass lid. William Neale,…
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Early double ram's horn standish. Walker & Hall plated double inkwell and stag mounted centre. No glass liners. Height 22 cm.…
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Late Victorian sterling silver inkwell, hallmarked Sheffield, 1898, Walker & Hall, with a scrolled gallery surround, with two…
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A 19th century silvered and gilt metal boat shape ink stand, with scroll double snake handles, two inkwells and taper stick on…
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A French Louis XVI black marble and eagle gilt metal inkstand. 29 cm high, 40 cm wide.
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Silver inkwell stand, mark of Walter & John Barnard, London, 1894, with two cut crystal ink bottles with silver mounts,…
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An English sterling silver inkstand desk set with inscription Presented To John Brewer Esq. By The Committee And Friends Of The…
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Good Victorian lignum vitae boxer dog inkwell, 19th century novelty inkwell in the form of a boxer dog, hinged just above the…
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Large silver plated kangaroo inkwell by Stokes & Sons, standing upright with hinged upper body, revealing a receptacle, and on…
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A bronze, gilt-bronze and silvered bronze standish, Italian 19th century. 18 cm high and 25 cm wide
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A fine Macassar ebony and ivory mounted desk set, French, comprising a blotter, inkstand with two glass inkwells, pen tray and…
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Victorian rams head inkwell, cast metal figural rams head on wooden base with inkwell insert
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Rare William IV Sheffield plate standish, c:1835
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French silver ink well stand having an empire style with a central ornate square column with cherub finial and twin swivelling…
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Art Deco Austrian bronze & marble ink stand, depicted 2 nude bronze figures supporting a sarcophagus marble inkwell, mounted on…
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Fine antique French bronze Empire inkstand, modelled to the cover with two fighting stallions, lifting to reveal a central cut…
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Victorian sterling silver ink stand, mark of Thomas Bradbury & Son, Sheffield, 1854, with two cut crystal ink bottles and…
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George III sterling silver desk set, with 'Chinese' lattice gallery, with ink bottle (unmarked) & pounce pot, raised on…
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A sterling silver and enamelled topped inkwell, the circular hinged lid decorated with an enamelled waratah on a cream…
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A Victorian silver plate ink stand for the Australian market, shaped oval with flower cast border, scroll feet and pen rests,…
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Victorian silver plated ink stand, with military figure and crossed rifles pen holders
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Antique early 19th century French ormolu figural inkstand, approx 24 cm high, 25 cm long, 11 cm deep
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A silver kangaroo inkwell, 20th century, realistically modelled with a detachable head enclosing a cavity 286gms, 9.5 cm high
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Late 19th century black and slate and bronze desk standish, c1890, modelled with a central downcast figure of a man on a rocky…
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George III hallmarked sterling silver rectangular ink stand with three cut glass bottles, taper stick lid and original fire…
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Victorian silver desk-set. Maker: Thomas James and Nathaniel Creswick, Sheffield 1848. 473 grams
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Puss in boot antique sterling silver inkwell, 10 cm high
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An Edwardian silver standish, the tray raised on four ball and claw feet, with two pen wells, two silver lidded crystal ink…
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C. 1900 grotesque bird inkwell. Three legged creature in pewter, with a large porcelain blue glazed captive insert. Height 11 cm
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Victorian sterling silver oblong desk stand, with gadrooned rim, the central oval box with hinged lid, 2 hobnail cut detachable…
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Victorian sterling silver inkwell and writing set with paper knife, Spanish pen & 2 glass & sterling silver ink wells with…
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A Victorian Staghorn inkstand, circa 1880 on an oak base with plated silver mounts, a pen tray, two glass inkwells, the horns…
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A pair of unusual Regency silvered bronze and gilt boat form ink stands, circa 1820 with finely cast coiling snake form handles…
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George III sterling silver rectangular bead edge inkstand with four cut glass bottles by William Plummer, London 1784 905g and…
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Antique French 19th century Boulle encrier, approx 9.5 cm high, 23 cm long, 16 cm wide
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A Walker & Hall sterling silver ink stand, hallmarked Sheffield, 1921 and inkwell hallmarked Birmingham, 1912, length, length…
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A late Victorian silver and tortoiseshell standish, the tortoiseshell base with silver gadrooned rim and two pen holders,…
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A sterling silver pen and ink stand, Josiah Williams & Co., London 1914, with two silver topped cut crystal ink pots and two…
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A Victorian electrotype silver plate Great Exhibition Inkstand by Elkington & Co 1859, by Elkington & Co 1859, originally made…
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A Boulle gilt bronze decorated inkstand, French, 19th century, 9 cm high, 27 cm wide and 19 cm deep
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A French Art Nouveau stoneware figural inkwell, attributed to Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, circa 1900, depicting two orangutans,…