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Early 19th Porcelain Desk Top Inkwell C1840
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Early 19th Porcelain Desk Top Inkwell C1840

19th century
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An early 19thC porcelain desk top inkwell c1840. This remarkable porcelain piece, surely English made, has an oblong shape with four scalloped edges, with a fixed porcelain well, within which is a separate removable lidded inkwell. The inkwell is glazed in a bright pea green, with inset cartouches of yellow and black landscape and floral scenes. The edges of the base, cartouches and lid are gilded, the gilding being in excellent condition, no wear or fading. The whole is in remarkable excellent condition for its age, no hairlines, cracks or chips.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this Antique Porcelain Desk Inkwell to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1054198
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An early 19thC porcelain desk top inkwell c1840.
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This remarkable porcelain piece, surely English made, has an oblong shape with four scalloped edges, with a fixed porcelain well, within which is a separate removable lidded inkwell.
Aramis Antiques

The inkwell is glazed in a bright pea green, with inset cartouches of yellow and black landscape and floral scenes. The edges of the base, cartouches and lid are gilded, the gilding being in excellent condition, no wear or fading. The whole is in remarkable excellent condition for its age, no hairlines, cracks or chips.

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Antique Porcelain Desk Inkwell to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1054198
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An early 19th-century green and yellow porcelain inkstand featuring a central dome inkwell and hand-painted landscape reserves on a shaped tray.
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Archive I An early 19th-century green and yellow porcelain inkstand featuring a central dome inkwell and hand-painted landscape reserves on a shaped tray.

Early 19th Porcelain Desk Top Inkwell C1840

Archive II An early 19th-century green and yellow porcelain inkstand featuring a central dome inkwell and hand-painted landscape reserves on a shaped tray. View II
Archive III An early 19th-century green and yellow porcelain inkstand featuring a central dome inkwell and hand-painted landscape reserves on a shaped tray. View III
Archive IV An early 19th-century green and yellow porcelain inkstand featuring a central dome inkwell and hand-painted landscape reserves on a shaped tray. View IV
Archive V An early 19th-century green and yellow porcelain inkstand featuring a central dome inkwell and hand-painted landscape reserves on a shaped tray. View V
Archive VI An early 19th-century green and yellow porcelain inkstand featuring a central dome inkwell and hand-painted landscape reserves on a shaped tray. View VI
Archive VII An early 19th-century green and yellow porcelain inkstand featuring a central dome inkwell and hand-painted landscape reserves on a shaped tray. View VII
Archive VIII An early 19th-century green and yellow porcelain inkstand featuring a central dome inkwell and hand-painted landscape reserves on a shaped tray. View VIII
Archive IX An early 19th-century green and yellow porcelain inkstand featuring a central dome inkwell and hand-painted landscape reserves on a shaped tray. View IX
Archive X An early 19th-century green and yellow porcelain inkstand featuring a central dome inkwell and hand-painted landscape reserves on a shaped tray. View X
Archive XI An early 19th-century green and yellow porcelain inkstand featuring a central dome inkwell and hand-painted landscape reserves on a shaped tray. View XI
Archive XII An early 19th-century green and yellow porcelain inkstand featuring a central dome inkwell and hand-painted landscape reserves on a shaped tray. View XII
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An early 19th-century green and yellow porcelain inkstand featuring a central dome inkwell and hand-painted landscape reserves on a shaped tray.
Early 19th porcelain desk top inkwell c1840
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An early 19th-century green and yellow porcelain inkstand featuring a central dome inkwell and hand-painted landscape reserves on a shaped tray.
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An antique porcelain inkstand is a decorative desk accessory dating from the 18th or 19th century, designed to hold ink pots, pens, and associated writing implements. These items were essential writing accessories before the invention of modern dip and fountain pens.

Early to mid-19th-century inkwells were primarily crafted from porcelain, often featuring hand-painted botanical or landscape vignettes, gilded accents, and fitted gilt-metal or brass rims.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-painted reserves, slight irregularities in shape from firing, gilding applied over glaze, and maker marks or pattern numbers painted on the underside.

Display the inkstand on a mahogany writing desk, console table, or library shelf as a decorative accent alongside leather-bound books and brass desktop accessories.

Dust the surface gently with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive pads that could wear down the enamel paint and gilding.
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