Lot 392

SIX ENGLISH PORCELAIN INKWELLS

19th century
Including; a Davenport blue-ground example painted with flower panels; a drum-shaped `Japan' pattern inkwell, probably Worcester; two Coalbrookdale type inkwells; an inkwell modelled as a bacchanalian putto and swan inkwell and a circular inkwell (12)

Estimate: £100 - £150
Hammer price: £130
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Davenport inkwell, 6.5cm high- repair to cover. Some wear to the gilding
`Japan' pattern inkwell- cover lacking. Some restoration to the receptacles. Wear to gilding
Coalbrookdale type inkwell, 17.5cm wide- some restoration. Some ink staining to the inkwell

Coalbrookdale type inkwell, 14cm length- Some restoration and repairs
Putto inkwell- 16cm high- restoration to swan's beak and both quill holders. Haircracks around rim of inkwell. Some wear to the gilding
Circular inkwell- some restoration, ware to the gilding, and ink staining to the interior

There are no factory marks, but a similar inkwell is illustrated in the Davenport book by Lockett & Godden, page 261, plate 301

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