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Faience Hand Painted Teakettle Inkwell
| Categories | Ink Bottle, Mechanical - Pump / Siphon |
| Type | Tea Kettle |
| Material | Pottery |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1850 |
| Measuring | 3 ½” front to back; 2 ¼” high |
This yellow ceramic fountain (teakettle) inkwell has an octagonal shape with the neck extending upward at an angle from the base. It is decorated with hand-painted floral designs.
Sold for $405 in November 2024
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