Antique Porcelain Desktop Inkwell Gaudy Dutch Welsh Style Present from Falmouth
Description: An unusual desktop porcelain inkwell. This inkwell is decorated with a colorful Gaudy style floral design. It has an 8-sided base/dish with a cubic shaped chamber having a hinged lid. The chamber as well as the lid have metal ring with the hinge attached to them. The piece has a colorful Gaudy floral design consisting of an orange-colored flower with orange and green leaves and cobalt blue colored areas and gold-colored borders around the cobalt blue shapes and the edges of the base, the lid, and the cube which would have contained an inner cup or insert which would have the ink. The inner cup is missing. The piece is marked with gold-colored letters "A Present from Falmouth" in cursive calligraphy. Obviously, a souvenir from a town in either Massachusetts USA or in England, we truly are uncertain. The piece is unmarked as to the maker but has the initials “Lm” in orange color on the bottom, which we assume they are the initials of the artist. The piece is in very good condition but is missing the insert, where the ink would be held. Other than that, the piece is in very good condition, with no breaks, losses, or repairs. A fine colorful porcelain inkwell in very good condition to add to your collection. Please carefully review the photos as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: Unknown but most likely late 1800s (late 19th century) to early 1900s (early 20th century), could be later.
Origin: Purchased at an estate sale in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The piece was most likely mad in Staffordshire England.
Size: Base measures ~3 7/8" by ~3 7/8" and it is ~3 1/8" to the top of the closed lid. The opening where the insert would fit is ~3/4" in diameter and is ~2" deep. The piece weighs slightly over 5 ounces.
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: Unmarked as to the maker but has the initials “Lm” in orange color on the base which we assume are the initials of the artist.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: A nice and very unusual porcelain inkwell to add to your collection.
Condition: The inkwell is in very good condition. The piece is intact with no chips, breaks, losses, or repairs. It has no crazing to the surface and its colors are vivid. The hinge for the cover is intact and works as it should. The piece is missing the glass or porcelain insert and we are selling it as is without it. The piece is clean and well preserved. A great and very unusual inkwell worthy of a spot in your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information.
