Dealer Showcase: Inkwells, Writing

Circa 1890.  Signed, Bradley & Hubbard cast iron letter holder. Interesting and well executed hunting scene, "stag and dogs" motif desk letter holder in a large size, with two sections for paper and a graceful pierced open work center section. The piece is free standing ...

18th century French gilt bronze and porcelain ink-well.  All original with lots of Rococo detail. The large porcelain reservoir works by gravity and fills a porcelain pot shaped like a face and sitting on a gilt bronze shell flanked by snakes.  Good original condition.  6" ...

A superb green onyx and dore bronze figural Art Nouveau writers wax seal. The seal handle depicts the bust of a lady from the Art Nouveau period with upswept hair, a tapering mid section made of green onyx and a solid base on which it stands upright. ...

Antique Boulle Desk Blotter or Writer's Portfolio remarkable for its elegance, opulence and elaborate curving designs. The inside of this blotter has the boulle inlay! The outside cover is black leather. The desk 'blotter' as they were known, not only held the writing paper but also ...

A truly elegant antique French Boulle Inkwell. The crystal has a deep cut unusual pattern on the bottom, please see enlargements. Condition: The crystal inkwell is heavy and in excellent condition. The boulle lid has minor wear on the side and a chip on the ...

A beautiful Antique English Inkwell, designed with the use of a two toned mahogany base and a very decorative ornate center, complete with glass insert. Period stain with a topical protective finish to the wood. Estimated to be from the 3rd quarter of the 19 ...

French Art Nouveau Figural Inkwell. This alluring inkwell depicts a seated woman in a provocative pose with a scant cloth draped over her elegantly sculptured body. There is a set-in glass well on each side. Heavy and made of gilted bronze. The gilt finish is ...

An exquisite Antique Bradley & Hubbard letter holder or letter rack having a beautifully pierced scrolling acanthus design throughout, circa 19c. This quality Bradley & Hubbard two tier letter holder has a serpentine shape front and is very ornate and highly decorative. A beautiful patina ...

French Empire Baccarat Inkwell c1890. Clear cut crystal glass with gilt hinged top, gallery and surround. The gallery features a laurel wreath on the front panel and Grecian scenes of a chariot being pulled by two horses, a lady playing a lyre, and a mathematician ...

Exquisite and rare Antique French Bronze Art Nouveau Inkwell directly from Paris France, c1880. This very large, finely chased double inkwell has a perfectly aged patina and masterfully depicts a spectacular sea floor setting. A lobster and smaller fish hides amongst the surrounding sea leaves ...

Bronze Encrier Figural Inkwell decorated with a cherub or putti holding grapes and a ewer at the top and three Ram heads around the center section of the encrier. The base is made of a brown and black stone. Measuring 10" in height. Condition: minor ...

Elegant English Rosewood Marquetry Writing Box or Writing Slope made of Rosewood with exotic Satin Birch marquetry having a touch of ivory for accent, circa 1830 England. A beautifully contrasting color combination with exquisitely executed marquetry that opens to reveal a deep royal purple velvet writing slope, four compartments with ...