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19th Century Stoneware Rugby Ball Inkwell
Hobson May Collection
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Hobson May Collection

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19th Century Stoneware Rugby Ball Inkwell

19th century
Description

A rare Victorian stoneware inkwell in the form of a stitched rugby ball with hinged lid depicting a cap. This little gem is in excellent condition and would be the perfect gift for a rugby enthusiast

c. 1890

Height: 2.75" 7 cm

Diameter: 2.5" 6.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated this Stoneware Rugby Ball Inkwell to the 19th Century.

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SA1110151
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D759
Description
A rare Victorian stoneware inkwell in the form of a stitched rugby ball with hinged lid depicting a cap. This little gem is in excellent condition and would be the perfect gift for a rugby enthusiast

c. 1890

Height: 2.75" 7 cm

Diameter: 2.5" 6.5 cm

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Stoneware Rugby Ball Inkwell to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1110151
Dealers Internal Ref
D759
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
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Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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A nineteenth-century tan stoneware inkwell formed in the shape of a rugby ball with incised seams and stitching, topped with a grey metal sports cap lid.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century tan stoneware inkwell formed in the shape of a rugby ball with incised seams and stitching, topped with a grey metal sports cap lid.

19th Century Stoneware Rugby Ball Inkwell

Archive II A nineteenth-century tan stoneware inkwell formed in the shape of a rugby ball with incised seams and stitching, topped with a grey metal sports cap lid. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century tan stoneware inkwell formed in the shape of a rugby ball with incised seams and stitching, topped with a grey metal sports cap lid. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century tan stoneware inkwell formed in the shape of a rugby ball with incised seams and stitching, topped with a grey metal sports cap lid. View IV
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Hobson May Collection

Hobson May Collection
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Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
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A nineteenth-century tan stoneware inkwell formed in the shape of a rugby ball with incised seams and stitching, topped with a grey metal sports cap lid.
19th Century Stoneware Rugby Ball Inkwell
Ref: SA1110151
A nineteenth-century tan stoneware inkwell formed in the shape of a rugby ball with incised seams and stitching, topped with a grey metal sports cap lid.
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During the nineteenth century, manufacturers produced functional inkwells in whimsical shapes, including animals, sports equipment, and household items, catering to popular leisure themes and decorative trends.

These items were predominantly crafted from durable salt-glazed stoneware or lead-glazed earthenware, often fitted with cast pewter, brass, or nickel-plated hinged lids to secure the ink reservoir.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display crisp press-moulded or incised details, age-consistent wear on the unglazed base, oxidisation on metal fittings, and residual ink staining inside the ceramic well.

Place the object as a decorative accent on a timber office desk, integrate it into a curated bookshelf arrangement, or position it within a study console display.

Dust the item regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth, keep the ceramic dry, and apply a small amount of microcrystalline wax to metal components to prevent corrosion.
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