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Heart-Shaped Faience Inkwell
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain "Named" Makers |
| Material | Pewter, Porcelain |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Sceaux |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1790 |
| Measuring | 3 ½” x 3 ½” x 1 ½” high |
An early heart-shaped faience inkstand crafted by Sceaux ceramic factory with an interior pewter inkwell. Made of soft paste porcelain, it features a landscape with a putto pulling flowers out of a basket. The edge of the box is decorated with green floral sprays. The interior inkwell is framed in pewter with a cross-hatched design. Sceaux, historically known for its ceramic work, produced this piece during the 18th century in France. The inkstand is signed on the bottom “S. X.”
Sold for $188 in June 2024
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