Antique 1800’s French Faience & Sterling Silver Desktop Inkwell Ink Well Hand Painted. For your consideration is a beautiful antique inkwell. Wide circular design, with the well in the center. Made of thick Faience, glazed and hand painted with blooming flowers around the well over a light blue ground. Sterling Silver lid – marked inside by the maker – C W in a serrated rectangle. Three spur marks on underside of the faience body. Antique, 19th century, most likely French. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS! 5″ diameter (across), 1.75″ high with lid. Weighs about 1 lb. The lid itself is about 14 grams 1/2 oz. Condition: Very Good overall. Please, see photos below. Glaze crazing from the age. Local Pickups Are Welcome! Take a look at the other items we have for sale now. Our items are described with the best of our knowledge and ability. We will be glad to answer all of your questions and provide additional photos and/or information. The item “Antique French Faience Desktop Inkwell Ink Well w. Sterling Silver Lid” is in sale since Tuesday, November 5, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Pens & Writing Instruments\Inkwells”. The seller is “imeon” and is located in Spring, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Ink Color: Blue
- Featured Refinements: Inkwell
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
- Material: Sterling Silver
- Vintage: Yes