6th Dec, 2014 9:00 GMT/BST

An American Collector

 
Lot 44
 

44

A Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Porcelain Inkstand, circa 1820, of demi-lune form, the strap handle

A Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Porcelain Inkstand, circa 1820, of demi-lune form, the strap handle with mask terminal painted with "The Shepherd Boy", on a pink ground within gilt borders, 14.5cm wide

Sold for £500
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

Restored chip, minor wear, ink pot repaired and possibly matched. Flat chip to knop on cover, approx 10mm long, 15 by 10mm restored section to rim. Wear to gilt on handle and 8mm long deep scratch to top of handle. Liner not original and with repair. Cover with three chips to rim, largest 7mm long.

 


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Auction: An American Collector, 6th Dec, 2014

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