Search 0
59,781  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 173 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
173 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1145711
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Antique Early Metalware 18thc Pewter "Ships" Inkwell Initialled I. R. English C1770-90
Sold by Mark Seabrook Antiques
sold SA1145711
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Apr 2020
Browse dealers 41 items
  • About Us
    Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1145711
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Early Metalware 18thc Pewter "Ships" Inkwell Initialled I. R. English C1770-90

18th century
Sold 11 November 2025 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
This “Antique Early Metalware 18thc Pewter "Ships" Inkwell Initialled I. R. English C1770-90” found a buyer.

It was listed by Mark Seabrook Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Georgian InkwellVintage Ink Pot Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

A fine example of a pewter "ships" inkwell, this form is known as a "capstan"....made for more stability as the ship crosses rough seas....it has a wide broad flat base and a cylindrical main body that is tapered from top to bottom with six quill holes in the top....it would have had a ceramic /glass liner which is missing, but otherwise in very good condition.

English. C1770-90.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.1cm (2.01")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Pewter Ships Inkwell to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1145711
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8298
Dealers Notes

Payment can be made by Bank Transfer , all you will need are my Bank Details, which I will send you or off line by Credit / Debit card ,..... e-mail or telephone your card details (long card number, expiry date and three security digits on the reverse of the card) through to me and I will do the rest .

Please quote the Internal Reference Number to identify the item you are enquiring about....thank you.

Description
A fine example of a pewter "ships" inkwell, this form is known as a "capstan"....made for more stability as the ship crosses rough seas....
“
it has a wide broad flat base and a cylindrical main body that is tapered from top to bottom with six quill holes in the top.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...it would have had a ceramic /glass liner which is missing, but otherwise in very good condition.

English. C1770-90.

Height
5.1cm (2.01")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Pewter Ships Inkwell to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145711
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8298
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Mark Seabrook Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An 18th-century pewter ships inkwell featuring a wide circular base, tiered body, and central ink reservoir with quill holes. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 4
Archive I An 18th-century pewter ships inkwell featuring a wide circular base, tiered body, and central ink reservoir with quill holes. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Metalware 18thc Pewter "Ships" Inkwell Initialled I. R. English C1770-90

Archive II An 18th-century pewter ships inkwell featuring a wide circular base, tiered body, and central ink reservoir with quill holes. View II
Archive III An 18th-century pewter ships inkwell featuring a wide circular base, tiered body, and central ink reservoir with quill holes. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century pewter ships inkwell featuring a wide circular base, tiered body, and central ink reservoir with quill holes. View IV
Enlarged Archival View
Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
Telephone 07770 721931
Location
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wwwmarkseabrookcom
Verified Since Apr 2020
Items For Sale 41
Items Sold 1,048
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Verified Since Apr 2020
View Dealer Info
Location: Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/wwwmarkseabrookcom
Verified
Apr 2020
For Sale
41
Sold
1,048
An 18th-century pewter ships inkwell featuring a wide circular base, tiered body, and central ink reservoir with quill holes.
Antique Early Metalware 18thc Pewter "Ships" Inkwell Initialled I. R. English C1770-90
Ref: SA1145711
An 18th-century pewter ships inkwell featuring a wide circular base, tiered body, and central ink reservoir with quill holes.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectInkwells
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPewter
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsWide weighted base, Turned concentric rings, Quill holes, Incised initials
  • SizeH 5.1 cm (2 in) x W 15.2 cm (6 in) x D 15.2 cm (6 in)

FAQs

A ships inkwell is a specialized, weighted inkpot designed with a broad base to prevent spillage on moving vessels during the Georgian era.

Traditional inkwells from the 18th century were frequently cast from pewter, brass, or bronze, often featuring lead weights in the base for stability.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit historical touchmarks, hand-beaten or turned construction marks, authentic surface oxidation, and period-appropriate wear.

Place the inkwell on a leather-topped desk or wooden surface as a standalone historical accent piece to add character and industrial depth.

Preserve antique pewter by keeping it in a stable humidity environment, dusting gently with a soft cloth, and avoiding aggressive chemical polishes that remove patination.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories