Inkwell

Antique inkwells, necessary for writing

Whether it be antique inkwells or writing sets, the Atena Gallery offers a beautiful selection of antiques for sale consisting of travel writing sets, inkwells with pens and complete desk sets in very good condition.

Each object in our antique collection allows you to step back in time and glimpse the practice of writing in the 18th and 19th centuries. The collection includes surprising items, such as bronze writing sets with or classical motifs , Sèvres or Samson , and Restoration-era inkwells shaped like marine animals . A few fascinating pieces complete this collection of writing essentials, such as the Rococo inkwells by Jacob Petit and the very unusual Neoclassical desk inkwell in the shape of an armillary sphere

Looking to find out the price of an antique inkwell? Want to add a unique, history-filled accessory to your desk? Our selection of Empire, Charles X, and Napoleon III writing desks in marble, bronze, mother-of-pearl, or porcelain, available on our online antiques site, caters to every collector's taste! Some of these pieces are true works of art, adorned with bronze statuettes signed by renowned sculptors lacquered floral and animal compositions . Discover the world of writing bygone eras and find the perfect writing set to add to your collection today!