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Taylor Tunnicliffe Inkstand
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain "Named" Makers |
| Material | Metal, Porcelain |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Taylor Tunnicliffe & Co |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
This inkstand made by the Taylor Tunnicliffe Co. features a hand painted porcelain inkwell on an ormolu base. (Ormolu is a gold-colored alloy of copper, zinc, and tin). The inkwell bears the mark of the company.
Taylor Tunnicliffe & Company was founded in 1867 by ThomasTaylor and William Tunnicliff to manufacture domestic earthenware. Between 1867 and 1898 the company produced a wide range of quality ware.
Sold for $90 in November 2023
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