Inkipedia
Dog – Staffordshire Greyhound / Whippet Inkwell
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain Figural |
| Type | dog |
| Material | Pottery |
| Manufacturer | Staffordshire |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1860 |
| Measuring | Large: 7” long, 4 ½” high - Smaller: 5” long, 3 ¾” high |
Early and original inkwells or quill pen holders in the form of a seated greyhound on a cobalt cushion, made in Staffordshire, England, circa 1860. The blue cushion encloses the pen holder / inkwell with a small hole to dip the pen. It features a finely executed seated pose with paws crossed and with meticulous hand-painted detailing. The blue base is glazed while the orange, gold, and black details are cold painted.
Estimated value (each): $150
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