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Wedgwood Queen’s Ware Double Urn Inkstand
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain "Named" Makers |
| Type | Wedgwood |
| Material | Earthenware |
| Markings | Impressed "WEDGWOOD", signed "E Lessore" |
| Manufacturer | Wedgwood |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | Circa 1865 |
| Measuring | 6 ½” x 4 ⅛” x 8 ¾” high |
Glazed and enameled earthenware inkstand in the form of two handled urns on a plinth, enamel-decorated with pastoral scenes. Impressed “WEDGWOOD”, signed “E Lessore” (Emile Lessore 1805 -1876).
Note: Queen’s ware is a type of light earthenware with a brilliant glaze developed from creamware by Josiah Wedgwood and named in honor of his patroness, Queen Charlotte.
Sold for $983 in February 2023
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