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Spode Inkwell with Conical Cover
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain "Named" Makers |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Spode |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1820 |
| Measuring | 4 ¾” high |
An unusual early 19th century Spode pearlware inkwell with floral decoration and ball & claw feet, in a shape more commonly seen as a pastille burner. Here they have used the same conical shape for an inkwell, the chimney closed and with its inkpot and insert. Each corner has a quill holder. There is a small, impressed Spode mark to the base and a tiny Spode mark to the underside of the inkpot.
The chimney has a section that was repaired and a chipped tip. There is a small chip to one of the quill holders and small chips to the rim of the inkpot. Firing split to the base from manufacture.
Sold for $182 in October 2023
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