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Antique American Cut Crystal &Sterling Repousse Inkwell
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Antique American Cut Crystal &Sterling Repousse Inkwell
BD998

A large, impressive Antique American square shaped Intaglia Cut Crystal inkwell featuring a motif of beautiful carved flowers on all four sides of the well. The inkwell is mounted with a sterling silver collar and the hinged cover is decorated with gorgeous figural floral repousse design. American, circa 1900. Hallmarked STERLING. Fabulous patina on the sterling, excellent condition of both the sterling and crystal. The inkwell measures 4" X 4" and stands 5 1/2" to the top of the lid.

$3,000
Antique German Silver Inkstand Augsburg Circa 1725
Antique German Silver Inkstand Augsburg Circa 1725
BF917

Elegant Early 18th Century Antique German Silver Inkstand, Augsburg, Dated 1728, Signed with the maker’s mark of “TR”. The inkstand is of shaped oval form with a simple conforming rollover rim. The inkstand holds an inkwell and a sand dispenser. The inkstand is engraved with the original 18th century inscription ”Door de Prinses Maria Louisa, aan Luorick Hamerster, als Pillagift ?????, 1728.” The inkstand is hallmarked with the maker’s mark, Augsburg mark and “L” in the center of the inksta... Click for details

$3,500
Edward VII 9 Carat Gold Mounted Crystal Inkwell, 1907
Edward VII 9 Carat Gold Mounted Crystal Inkwell, 1907
BF488

This Inkwell is a lovely example of Edwardian Novelty Items. It is designed as a square crystal inkwell with starburst cut base and plain body. The lid is designed as a 9 carat gold encasement for an open-faced watch. The lid is hallmarked with the maker’s mark of J.G & S and 9 carat hallmarks for Birmingham, 1907. The rim is stamped with the pattern number 4461. This inkwell is fitted with an American open-faced gold plated watch by Elgin, Circa 1920. Excellent Condition. 3 3/8 Inches Sq... Click for details

$3,500
American Sterling Silver Double Inkwell on Stand  1900
American Sterling Silver Double Inkwell on Stand 1900
AV260

A large Antique American Sterling Silver Double Inkwell Stand decorated with a pierced galley on three sides and trimmed with a classic gadroon border. The stand is mounted on four figural scroll feet and is formed to hold two square Crystal Inkwells and a number of pens in an oval well. The two plain square crystal inkwells are carved with a classic brilliant cut design on the bottom and are mounted with simple sterling silver hinged covers. Made by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn, New York, circa 190... Click for details

$2,000
American Sterling Double Inkwell & Stamp Box on Stand
American Sterling Double Inkwell & Stamp Box on Stand
AX112

A large Antique American Sterling Silver Double Inkwell & Stamp Box on Stand made by Bailey, Banks & Biddle of Philadelphia, circa 1900. The stand is beautifully embellished with applied design of wreaths, crowns and cornucopia and then trimmed with a lovely braiding. This motif is carried forward on the fabulous stamp box that is mounted between the two inkwells. And the two crystal inkwells are also mounted with hinged sterling silver covers in the same design. Even the oval pen well is highli... Click for details

$4,500
Antique American Crystal & Sterling  Inkwell  C. 1900
Antique American Crystal & Sterling Inkwell C. 1900
BE209

An Antique American Square Swirled Crystal Inkwell with a Sterling Silver mount and hinged cover. The sterling silver is beautifully decorated with an ornate repousse scroll and flora design. Made by Theodore B. Starr, New York, circa 1900. Fully Hallmarked. Excellent Condition. Lovely Patina. The inkwell measures 3 ½ X 3 ½ and stands 4 ½ in. high.

$1,200
Pairpoint Crystal & Sterling Silver Inkwell  C.1900
Pairpoint Crystal & Sterling Silver Inkwell C.1900
BE428

A substantial Pairpoint Crystal Inwell with a Sterling Silver mount and cover. The large, round sterling silver cover is adorned with a fabulous beaded border and is the perfect accompaniment to this classic orb shaped inkwell. American, circa 1900. Hallmarked Sterling. Excellent Condition. The inkwell measures approx. 5 ½ in. in diameter and stands 5 ¼ in. high.

$1,850
Antique Austrian Silver Inkwell Circa 1900
Antique Austrian Silver Inkwell Circa 1900
BD833

An Antique Austrian Silver Inkwell on pedestal designed in a classic French rococo style. And the hinged cover is adorned with a charming figural scroll finial that adds the perfect final flourish to this fabulous piece. Ideal for a desk in a library or study. Made in Austria, circa 1900. Fully Hallmarked. Nice Patina. Excellent Condition. Approx. 25 troy ounces. The inkwell stands 5 ¼ in. high and measures 4 in. in diameter around the body of the piece.

$1,950
Goodnow And Jenks Silver Mounted Inkstand, Circa 1895
Goodnow And Jenks Silver Mounted Inkstand, Circa 1895
AS936

This is a stately Goodnow and Jenks sterling silver mounted Inkstand with an inlaid mahogany base. The sterling penholder and the sterling tops of the crystal bottles are all marked with Goodnow and Jenks’ hallmark and sterling. The mahogany stand has a sterling gallery and double penholder and the center of the stand is inlaid with a satinwood neoclassical motif. The two crystal bottles are each mounted with a beaded sterling silver hinged lid. The inkstand is beautifully made in the Englis... Click for details

$1,500
Crystal And Sterling Inkwell On Stand Gorham 1905
Crystal And Sterling Inkwell On Stand Gorham 1905
BE764

An Antique American Art Nouveau Crystal and Sterling Silver Mounted Inkwell with a matching Sterling Silver Pedestal Stand. The square crystal inkwell has a brilliant cut design on the bottom and is mounted with a sterling silver hinged cover decorated with a deeply-carved, acid-etched scroll design featuring a small Griffin head. The raised pedestal stand is decorated with a larger version of the same design and boasts a large Griffin head in the front of the stand and four Eagle heads in each ... Click for details

$2,500
Silver And Enamel Inkwell Circa 1920
Silver And Enamel Inkwell Circa 1920
AX942

This is a very elegant silver and pale pink enamel inkwell. The enamel is over an engine turned, or guilloche, wave pattern ground. The inkwell has a domed hinged lid with conforming enamel and guilloche decoration. The inkwell is unmarked and is probably of American origin. This is a very beautiful and decorative work of art and would compliment any petit piece of furniture in any public room of the house. Diameter: 2 3/4 inches. Condition: Excellent

$1,500
Tiffany Antique Silver Double Ink Well And Tray C. 1910
Tiffany Antique Silver Double Ink Well And Tray C. 1910
BD579

This is beautiful and rare sterling silver double ink well and tray by the premier American silversmiths at Tiffany & Co. in the Wave Edge pattern that captures the essence of the Art Nouveau style. Standing on four ball feet, this rectangular tray has the wonderful Wave Edge scroll and shell border and supports three compartments. On the left and right is a square inkwell, each with its original cobalt glass liner, and in the center a rectangular compartment. Each is decorated with the Wave E... Click for details

$8,500

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