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Hoof Inkwell

English Officers Equestrian Silverplate, Enamel & Hoof Inkwell
By Elkington & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Officers Equestrian silver plate, enamel and hoof inkwell, an exquisite example with a
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Antique 1890s English High Victorian Inkwells

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Silver Plate

French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mounted horse hoof inkwell with horseshoe pen holder Inkwell shoe ferrer pen holder with beautiful
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Antique 1890s French Folk Art Inkwells

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Silver Plate Hoof Inkwell with Pen Rest, by Rowland Ward & Co
By Rowland Ward
Located in Reepham, GB
A late 19th century silver plate mounted horse hoof inkwell, the lid and horseshoe of silver plate
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Antique Late 19th Century European Inkwells

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Silver Plate

Three Sterling Silver Mounted Commemorative Horse Hoof Inkwells
Located in London, GB
’. This set of three horse hoof inkwells will be perfect for any collector of equestrian antiques, or for
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy

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Sterling Silver

English Silver Plate Mid Horse Hoof Inkwell and a Silvered Metal Mtd.Tusk Candle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Silver Plate Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and a Silvered Metal Mounted Tusk Candlestick The
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver

Antique Late 19th Century Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell with Pen Holder
Located in Naples, FL
Antique mounted horse hoof made into an inkwell with a pen holder from a horseshoe; these were
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Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells

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19th Century Scottish Double Inkwell
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century Scottish double inkwell by Arthur Medlock with two hoof inkwells with metal covers
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Antique Late 19th Century British Inkwells

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Oak

19th Century Scottish Double Inkwell
19th Century Scottish Double Inkwell
H 7 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 in
Late 19th Century Silver Antique Inkwell with Base Obtained from a Deer Hoof
Located in Milan, IT
Silver inkwell with base obtained from a deer hoof. English manufacture of the late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century British Inkwells

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Antique English Officers Horse Hoof Inkstand
Located in Forney, TX
Scarce antique English Officers equestrian silver plate and metal mounted horse hoof. An
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Antique English Novelty Equestrian Inkwell, Horse, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
across this wonderful figural equestrian inkwell. Beautifully cast in solid English brass, the inkwell
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Hoof Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the hoof inkwell you’re looking for. Each hoof inkwell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and bone. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hoof inkwell, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right hoof inkwell, those designed in Victorian and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. A well-made hoof inkwell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by John Round & Son Ltd., Nathan & Hayes and Rowland Ward are consistently popular.

How Much is a Hoof Inkwell?

A hoof inkwell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,237, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $2,311.

Finding the Right inkwells for You

Now that we no longer need vintage, new or antique inkwells for written communication, these elegant desk accessories make for a distinctive decorative touch in any home office or study.

Prior to the 19th century, the inkwell was an integral part of the writing process. The first fountain pen was patented in 1827. Typewriters found acceptance during the 1880s, and the ballpoint pen, which replaced the inkwell on most desks and writing tables of the era, modernized the way we write. (Later, it would transform how some of us make art.) Today, a well-designed antique or vintage inkwell is a fun, decorative accent for any work area.

If you find yourself working from home today more often than not, why not freshen things up a bit? Small changes can help elevate your workspace: Incremental edits to your interior, such as rethinking your shelving, swapping out your wall decor and adding a touch of the past to your modern-day desktop, can actually make a big difference. Alongside an ornate Art Deco–era desk lamp and an antique paperweight, your inkwell will look right at home and can support your effort to create a happy home office.

Find a collection of unique metal inkwells to suit any taste on 1stDibs or shop by style. Browse a range of Art Nouveau inkwells, Victorian inkwells, Art Deco inkwells and more. Search our selection of inkwells to find the perfect piece for any space.

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