English and European Ceramics and Glass - 2nd October 2012

Lot 184

A rare Staffordshire inkwell 1st half 19th century

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500

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Description

A rare Staffordshire inkwell 1st half 19th century, modelled as a hedgehog snuffling along a flower-encrusted base, his spiny back lifting to reveal a removable inkwell and three smaller holes, the base decorated with gilt and turquoise scrolls, some restoration to the spines, 10.5cm. (3)