A few examples of appraisal values for
CHAIR INK STAMP

• CHINESE STAMP INK BOX17th century
  CHINESE STAMP INK BOX17th century or Early Qing dynasty Chinese gilt bronze circular stamp ink box, the cover with raised design depicting tiger and bamboo with birds, the sides with reserves decorated with bird and floral designs. 2 5/8"dia. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO. Originally purchased from P.C. Lu and Sons Ltd., Hong Kong, circa 1989. Condition: Overall very good condition.
• CHINESE GILT BRONZE STAMP INK
  CHINESE GILT BRONZE STAMP INK BOX17th century or Early Qing dynasty Chinese gilt bronze circular stamp ink box, the cover with raised design depicting tiger and bamboo with birds, the sides with reserves decorated with bird and floral designs. 2 5/8" dia. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO, purchased from P.C. Lu and Sons Ltd., Hong Kong, circa 1989. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Overall very good condition.
• Three Asian carved stone ink stamps
  Three Asian carved stone ink stamps 5"h, stone carved birds, case, brass book ends marked China etc.
• FIGURAL INK STAND: Colonist with
  FIGURAL INK STAND: Colonist with basket on his back, basket form ink well with porcelain insert at his feet and a suitcase form stamp box. Bronzed and gilt finish. 7 1/2'' x 6 1/4''.
• A Chinese Ivory Seal Stamp of
  A Chinese Ivory Seal Stamp of typical form in a horn case with red ink paste. Length of stamp 2 inches.
• Chinese Ink Stone Plus Chinese.  An
  Chinese Ink Stone Plus Chinese.  An ink stone in the form of a tree trunk  sandwiched in a removable rosewood top and bottom unmarked PLUS a brass brush holder with seal and lidded compartment for ink unmarked; ht. 2.75 lg. 6.25 in. Ex Collection C.M. Tsang Denver CO Condition: One chip to top of ink stone.  Brush holder has dents and wear to the metal.
• Large Ink Stick by Hu Kai Wen
  Large Ink Stick by Hu Kai Wen With a gold painted relief of a dragon highlighted in blue and red; calligraphy with gold pigment key fret bands at either end. Comes with a fitted box.
• Chinese Ink Block Chinese an ink
  Chinese Ink Block Chinese an ink block raised on four feet having text on the top surrounded by a band of lotus flowers the exterior with raised text along one side and figures on the other three sides and the underside with a house in a landscape in relief; lg. 9.75 in. (24.77 cm) ht. 3 in. (7.62 cm). Condition: Special Auction Notes: U.S bidders may pay with cash personal check money order bank check or wire transfer. Bidders outside the U. S. will be required to pay by wire transfer. No credit cards accepted. Bidders unknown to Cowan??Ts may be asked to provide additional personal identity or banking information.Please register early to allow sufficient time for bidder approval.
• COMBINATION INK STAND Cast iron
  COMBINATION INK STAND Cast iron nickeled finish features ink well pen holder side trays for stamps and unique center calendar changed by spinning unit c. 1890's. 7 1/2'' dia. Wear to pin cushion and finish. (Good Cond.)
• A Chinese inkstone the rim with
  A Chinese inkstone the rim with incised patterns 11x18 cm.
• A Chinese ink stone and cover
  A Chinese ink stone and cover with ink approx. 24 cm long.
• Chinese soapstone ink seal,
  Chinese soapstone ink seal, probably 19th c. 3.25"h x 2"w x 1.25"d Condition: Good condition.
• Ink sketch of a face, stamped lower
  Ink sketch of a face, stamped lower right DM 1998, inscribed on back, Dora Maar. Image 11” x 8” Overall 22.5” x 18.5” Condition: some light paper creasing CT Transfer $10
• Ink stand and traveling writing
  Ink stand and traveling writing set: cast brass ink stand with two lidded ink containers with ceramic liners, shell decorated backing, marked on base "Depose/JH", French, 19th century, 3-1/2 x 9-1/4 x 6-3/4 in., excellent condition ; traveling writing set in brass case, inkwell, hinged ponce shaker, brush, hinged container for nibs, pen handle, probably British, 1-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 2-1/2 in., minor dents, normal wear . Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina
• * A Staffordshire Inkwell depicting
  * A Staffordshire Inkwell depicting a seated couple in polychrome decorated period costumes set on an oval base with a central quill hole. Height 5 1/2 inches.
• Antique Inkstand marbalized wood
  Antique Inkstand marbalized wood sterling trim double well with stamp holder 8'' wide.
• Chinese rectangular ink stone
  Chinese rectangular ink stone with dragon designs, calligraphy and seal marks in wood box, interior with label, cover with carved calligraphy and seal mark; overall H 6 7/8" x 4 5/8"
• (18) Chinese ink sticks, crane &
  (18) Chinese ink sticks, crane & calligraphy decoration, 3-3/8" l
• An embossed brass inkstand fitted a
  An embossed brass inkstand fitted a cut glass inkwell and a pen rest 15cm (6") wide
• Chinese Inkstone Hand-Painted
  Chinese Inkstone Hand-Painted HeadrestModeled carved and polychrome painted inkstone headrest depicting woman with bottle and birds in bamboo; signed sealed and dated on reverse with three rows of calligraphy five raised marks on top and six raised marks on bottom 9.15'' H x 4'' L x 2.25'' W.
• A CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY PAINTING
  A CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY PAINTING Ink on paper, two large red seals to lower right, with ivory silk mount, cut from mounting, framed, not examined outside of the frame.
• Box Chinese Ink Stone etc.
  Box Chinese Ink Stone etc.
• EARLY ILLEGIBLY SIGNED PEN AND
  EARLY ILLEGIBLY SIGNED PEN AND INK ''PAYING TAXES'': Illegibly signed lower left, pen and ink with wash, depicting a scene done in the old master's style of men in robes paying their taxes. 7.5'' x 11.25'', rooster cypher stamp in the mat lower right, framed, 17.75'' x 21.75''. CONDITION: Some toning and a glue stain in the upper corners.
• Lot of 6: Ink Wells & Match Holder.
  Lot of 6: Ink Wells & Match Holder. Description Includes one metal boy with hat sitting on stool match holder, one bronze donkey with top opening ink well, one lion ink well marked "JB" on bottom, one camel ink well with porcelain liner, one deer hoof ink well, and one turtle ink well. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 6" L.
• Two Chinese ink stones, each set in
  Two Chinese ink stones, each set in covered wood container, one ink stone with cloud design to body, the other with calligraphy inscribed; overall good condition; the larger 7 1/2" x 6" x 2" (approx.)
• Pair of unusual bronze inkwells
  Pair of unusual bronze inkwells of elfin figures sitting on stumps with mushrooms and signed "England". 5"h.x4"d.
• CHINESE INK PAINTING landscape
  CHINESE INK PAINTING landscape ink and color on paper calligraphic inscription and seal marks 56 x 19 in. image size in wood box
• Antique Bronze Naturalistic Ink
  Antique Bronze Naturalistic Ink Wellcirca 1870; featuring a gilt bird perched atop a flowering vine with two gilt candle cups and one central lidded ink well with glass insert all above a naturalistic pen tray in the form of two leaves.Nice overall patina.7 x 12 x 5 in.Property of a Charleston SC Collection
• A large Chinese green inkstone
  A large Chinese green inkstone the circular centre surrounded with incised pictograms. 20 x 31 x 4 cm.
• A 19th C. French Boulle ink stand
  A 19th C. French Boulle ink stand with a center hinged box for stamps, flanked by two ink compartments (one with glass insert), on a rosewood footed base. 4.5"H x 14"W x 9.5"D Condition: missing one glass ink insert, otherwise good CT Transfer Fee $20
• PEN AND INK EXERCISE. American
  PEN AND INK EXERCISE. American pen and ink with watercolor on paper. Repeating German text and birds on both sides with the date 1818. Tulip border. Creases. In a late architectural frame 11''h. 9 1/4''w. Frame was made by Tom King.
• A Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver
  A Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Inkwell With a hand-hammered appearance to the surface and with scrolling Arts and Crafts style initials in a low relief on the side, stamped hallmark on the underside, approx. 2-3/4"H x 2-1/8"D. Weighted interior.
• Gilt Bronze ink well with
  Gilt Bronze ink well with Repousse design and scroll and foliate motif accent work two covered ink reservoirs scroll feet 5'' h. x 12'' w.
• Pen and ink calligraphy 19th c.
  Pen and ink calligraphy 19th c. of a bird chasing a bug 4 1/2" x 6 1/4". ?
• Victorian Bronzed Figural Inkwell
  Victorian Bronzed Figural Inkwell lady head & four leaf clover design 4'' diameter excellent.
• CHINESE INK STONE - Chinese
  CHINESE INK STONE - Chinese Scholars Ink Stone in fire grain red stone decorated with two dragons flanking the water font with 'Greek key' border 5 5/8'' (14.3 cm) x 7 1/4'' (18.4 cm) x 1 5/8'' (4.1 cm) thick old corner chip to underside one small rough