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What better to go with an antique or vintage pen than a decorative antique or vintage inkwell? From figural bronze to porcelain to bakelite, and from Art Deco to Art Nouveau to German Black Forest, there's been no shortage of creativity in designing receptacles to hold ink. Get that nib ready!


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An Interview With Vintage Fountain Pen Collector Jim Mamoulides

When I got my first job out of college, I did what a lot of people do: I ran out and bought myself a Montblan… [more]

Guest Column: Collecting The Parker 51, A Classic Vintage Pen

The Parker "51," produced by the Parker Pen Company, is considered by many collectors to be the best pen ever… [more]



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Parker51.com

Parker51.com

Ernesto Soler's extensive homage to one of the most popular pens ever produced, the Parker "51," introduced in 1941… [read review or visit site]

Penhero.com

Penhero.com

Jim Mamoulides' vintage and modern pen-cyclopedia. Start at the main gallery, featuring detailed articles (with pho… [read review or visit site]

1001 Ink Bottles

1001 Ink Bottles

This site has lots of great photos and descriptions of rare vintage ink bottles. In particular, check out the Water… [read review or visit site]


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Anna Pottery Illinois Inkwell J. C. Peeler Clerk 1898$1,814 Ends Monday 27 bids 52 watchers
An Arts And Crafts Silver Thistle Inkwell & Stand, 1911$448.77 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid 16 watchers
Magnificent Burr Victorian Writing Slope 2 Inkwells N/r$290.92 Ends Sunday 24 bids 49 watchers
Original Inscribed Wwii German U-boat Silver Inkwell$279.00 Ends Sunday 13 bids 21 watchers
Columbian World Exposition 1893 Inkwell:world's Fair!$177.83 Ends Sunday 12 bids 17 watchers
Vintage Foster & Bailey Sterling Amethyst Inkwell Nr$129.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid 6 watchers
Super Wmf Art Nouveau Maiden Inkwell & Pentray C1905$109.70 Ends Sunday 9 bids 67 watchers
Wemyss, Pink Cabbage Rose, Heart Shaped, Inkwell$106.37 Ends Monday 2 bids 24 watchers
Traveling Writing Set Desk Set J.w.guttknecht Ink Well$101.00 Ends in 20 hours 4 bids 20 watchers
Delft Fountain Pen Ink Well/pen Tray Blue/white Ceramic$68.00 Ends in 10 hours 18 bids 19 watchers
Capstan Inkwell Hallmarked English Silver Wjm&co 1917$57.06 Ends Sunday 6 bids 30 watchers
Wwi German Pickelhaube Glass Inkwell Spike Helmet$56.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids 11 watchers
Wmf Jugendstil Art Noveau Fantastic Inkwell Deer$51.53 Ends Monday 5 bids 10 watchers
Rare Heavy Solid Silver Capstan Ink Well$51.53 Ends Sunday 2 bids 11 watchers
Antique Bronze Flower Basket & Black Marble Inkwell Set$51.00 Ends Sunday 4 bids 10 watchers
Fabulous Bavarian Figural Inkwell Best I've Seen!$51.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids 3 watchers
Antique Articulated Quill Dip Pen & Ink Well.brevete$48.18 Ends Sunday 5 bids 38 watchers
1880s Carved Owl Black Forest Inkwell Farm Estate $46.50 Ends Monday 3 bids 19 watchers
Cast Iron Antique Ink Well Old Original 1800's 1900's$45.57 Ends Sunday 5 bids 8 watchers
Antique Hand Painted Tin Toleware Inkwell, Folk Art$44.00 Ends Sunday 8 bids 14 watchers
Montblanc Ink Well W/ Pipette, Black & Gold On Crystal$41.01 Ends Tuesday 7 bids 18 watchers
Aafa- A Very Fine 19th C. Soapstone Inkwell! $41.00 Ends Monday 3 bids 28 watchers
Antique Bulls Head Inkwell Nr$40.99 Ends Sunday 3 bids 12 watchers
Antique Brass Decorative Double Inkwell Japan$39.99 Ends Monday 2 bids 2 watchers
Rare German 800 Silver Jugendstil Art Nouveau Inkwell$39.25 Ends Tuesday 4 bids 33 watchers
1838 Solid Silver & Cut Glass Double Inkwell & Inkstand$38.23 Ends Sunday 3 bids 28 watchers
Victorian Glass Inkwell With Hinged Lid$34.90 Ends Monday 8 bids 8 watchers
Very Unusual Novelty Brass Inkwell / Egg In Cup C1900$33.23 Ends Sunday 1 bid 11 watchers
Souvenir Wood Carved Bear Inkwell With Pencil Holder$32.13 Ends Sunday 2 bids 9 watchers
Nice Thermometer Double Ink Well Brass / Bronze$31.00 Ends in 18 hours 10 bids 3 watchers
Lot Of 6 Antique Aqua / Teal Inkwells+beautiful Colors$31.00 Ends Sunday 19 bids 5 watchers
1890 Signed Antique French Art Nouveau Inkwell$30.00 Ends Saturday 2 bids 5 watchers
James Deakin & Sons Inkwell From J. Wiedebach Collect.$28.77 Ends in 11 hours 8 bids 5 watchers
A Fine Ed Vii Cased Inkwell, Seal & Writing Set.$28.26 Ends Thursday 2 bids 12 watchers
1918 Sterling Silver Capstan Inkwell - Boys Brigade$26.59 Ends Wednesday 7 bids 25 watchers
Perry & Co Travelling Victorian Leather Glass Inkwell$26.59 Ends Wednesday 5 bids 18 watchers
Rare Ornate Mermod & Jaccard Sterling Stampbox Inkwell$26.00 Ends Tuesday 6 bids 41 watchers
Esterbrook Double Inkwell 427 Bakelite 2 Pens Art Deco!$26.00 Ends Sunday 9 bids 10 watchers
Mansfield & Sutton Co-operative-tin- Inkwells-1914-rare$25.03 Ends in 16 hours 4 bids 26 watchers
Majolica Sarreguemines Advertising Organizer Ink Well$24.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 19 watchers
Old Higgins Drawng Mechanical Ink Well Bottle Holder$24.99 Ends in 11 hours 1 bid 2 watchers
Antique Traveling Inkwell - Middle Eastern? Moon & Star$24.99 Ends in 20 hours 1 bid 2 watchers
Old Paris Porcelain ~inkwell Quill Holder~ Jacob Petit$23.31 Ends Sunday 4 bids 26 watchers
Vintage Victorian Ornate Footed Brass & Glass Inkwell$22.50 Ends in 17 hours 5 bids 9 watchers
Lot Of Parker Pens Ink Wells & Pen Accessories$22.50 Ends Sunday 8 bids 20 watchers
Victorian Papier Mache Inkstand With Inkwells$21.57 Ends Thursday 5 bids 26 watchers
19thc Eastlake Victorian Cast Iron Snail Form Inkwell$21.51 Ends in 19 hours 7 bids 26 watchers
Royal Exchange Building Antique Inkwell Nr$21.50 Ends Saturday 2 bids 9 watchers
Beautiful Hand Painted German Porcelain Cherub Inkwell$20.78 Ends in 14 hours 3 bids 22 watchers
Rare Asprey Victorian Persian / Islamic Brass Inkwell$20.78 Ends Thursday 4 bids 63 watchers
Antique Childs School Desk Bakelite Inkwell No Reserve$20.50 Ends Sunday 8 bids 6 watchers
Rare American Buffalo Jennings Brother Inkwell$19.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 13 watchers

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