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Wedgwood Black Basalt Inkwell
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain "Named" Makers, Early - Primitive |
| Material | Basalt |
| Markings | Wedgwood |
| Manufacturer | Wedgwood |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1820 |
| Measuring | Size: 2" H x 3" W |
Wedgwood black basalt inkwell produced ca. 1820, with Rosso Antico (literally, old red) decorative sprigs with grapes and vines. It has four small holes for holding quill pens around a larger central hole for dipping into the ink. After 1790, Rosso Antico was used by Wedgwood with Black Basalt in decorative items, as with this rare inkwell.
Sold for $163 in June 2018
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