All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Writing : Pre 1910 item #1461679 (stock #BNJsnailInk)
June Hastings
$485.00
Unusual Black Forest hand carved wooden snail as an inkwell. It still retains its original purple glass insert. Measures 6.5 inches long and 2,5" high. Circa 1900
All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Writing : Pre 1700 item #1470466 (stock #R181)
Antique 17th—or early 18th-century Russian or Ukrainian portable inkwell. It is made of copper alloy and has a unique flattened flask shape. The inkwell has a wide mouth and two loops on the sides used for hanging.

The front and back of the inkwell are adorned with low relief incised decor, which depicts a popular 17th-century Russian topic known as "Fight of the Lion and Unicorn." This topic was often used in Russian art and literature, symbolizing the struggle between good and evil...

All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Writing : Pre 1900 item #1472439 (stock #BNJagateInk)
June Hastings
$1,750.00
Pair of French heavy weight gilt bronze candlesticks with inkwell having banded agate cabochons. The agate stones were carefully cut with white stripe in the center of each stone to give the appearance of an "eye". Dating circa 1840, this desk set is in excellent condition and features a grape pattern. Candlesticks can be used separately when the occasion arises. In excellent condition, candlesticks are 8" high x 3 5/8" diameter. Inkwell measures 4.5" diameter 4.5" high.
All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Writing : Pre 1800 item #1333491
This diminutive black basalt wax seal was made by Wedgwood in the late 18th C. as a protest against slavery and features Hercules. The condition is nearly immaculate with no defects to report. The hole at the top was to attach to a lanyard or neck chain or necklace. This item is quite rare and collectible. Dimension: 7/8" h