British and Continental Ceramics & Glass - 30th April 2024
Lot 486
A rare Caughley blue and white inkwell, c.1780, of capstan shape, printed with small flower sprigs
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £504
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Description
A rare Caughley blue and white inkwell, c.1780, of capstan shape, printed with small flower sprigs between cell diaper borders, the shoulder pierced with four quill holes, blue C mark, the liner lacking, 8.2cm across.
Cf. Geoffrey Godden, Caughley and Worcester Porcelains, pl.127 for a similar example plus wasters excavated from the factory site.