A GROUP OF SPODE `967' PATTERN PORCELAIN
Circa 1820
Comprising; a serpentine shaped inkstand fitted with three lidded pots for ink, sand and a quill, gilt dolphin handle, 16cm wide; a two-handled pen tray raised on four gilt paw feet, 27cm length; a rounded rectangular inkstand fitted with two square pots, 13cm wide; a drum-shaped inkwell raised on three gilt paw feet, 6.5cm diameter; and a vase, probably Spode, raised on three gilt paw feet, 13.5cm high
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£100 - £150
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Hammer price:
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£110 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Some restoration and damage throughout
Serpentine inkstand- some restoration and repair to the sides and top. Restoration to the mouth of the dolphin handle. Restoration around the rim of the sand pot. Chips to the bottom edge of the quill holder. Cracks to the the inkwell and some deterioration to the inside caused by ink. One cover is a plaster replacement.
Pen tray- rivetted repairs to one handle and end section. Crack across centre of tray approx. 8cm length. Some wear to the gilding.
Rectangular inkstand- replacement handle. Two sections of inner frame have been replaced. Glued breaks to each pot.
Drum inkwell- cracks to the side and unstable. Chip around the bottom edge. Some wear to the gilding.
Vase- restoration to each of the three feet.
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