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Henriot Quimper Combination Inkwell and Letter Holder
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain "Named" Makers |
| Type | Tin-glazed |
| Material | Earthenware |
| Markings | Signed |
| Manufacturer | Henriot Quimper |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 8 ½” x 4 ¾” x 6 ½” tall |
Henriot Quimper inkstand features a Bretonne sitting with a basket of eggs and a bouquet. Above is the crest of Quimper, blue acanthus leaves and gold and green rococo swirls. The letter holder is topped with a shell design. Henriot Quimper 155 is marked on the back.
Sold for $275 in January 2016
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