English and European Ceramics and Glass - 19th April 2016
Lot 184
A rare Swansea inkstand c.1815-20
Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £650
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Description
A rare Swansea inkstand c.1815-20, the small form set with two inkwells within two circular depressions either side of a mythical dolphin handle, painted with small sprays of flowers, minor faults, 9.5cm across. (5)
Cf. Jones and Joseph, Swansea Porcelain Shapes and Decoration, p.155 for a similar inkstand.