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Antique Continental Ceramic Pink & Gilt Striped Shell or Oil Lamp Styled Inkwell

$775
£588.05
€672.39
CA$1,082.46
A$1,203.55
CHF 628.43
MX$14,650.18
NOK 8,018.48
SEK 7,512.94
DKK 5,018.13
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About the Item

This antique ceramic inkwell is presumed to have been made in Continental Europe in circa 1880 in the period Victorian style. The inkwell is clearly stamped with a maker's mark, however we have yet to identify who it may be and have it posted as 'Unknown'. The inkwell is shaped in either a shell or oil lamp configuration and done with a cream ground with pink and alternating gilt stripes down either side. The top and edges are done in a think gilt finish as are the inserts and lid. There are no identified condition issues and remarkably none of the gilt finish shows wear or damage.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Remarkably, no chips, scratches or hairlines to any of the pieces to this set and none of the gilt finish is damaged. Some very minor wear to the bottom surface consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355218814542

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