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Antique Fayence Inkwell By Henri Delcourt, 1925s, France, Monogram HDV

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Beautiful heart shaped faience inkwell by the french artist Henri Delcourt. Monogrammed at the bottom " HDV". One tint cup and three holes for feather pens. Faiences are open-pored sintered earthenware whose red-brownish, absorbent body is covered with a glaze. An essential component of the glaze is tin. Faiences are usually painted blue or multi-coloured. The name faience is derived from the Italian city of Faenza. The French name faience is a sub-range of the ceramics produced there by artisans. Similar inkwells can be found in the literature: "Encriers & Ecritoires - Francois Podevin-Bauduin", page 110 & page 112.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1925-1935
  • Condition:
    Very nice age-related condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Greven, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5419231768612

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