A very unusual handpainted antique German (I believe) faience inkwell and pen stand depicting a lovely scene of five (raised) monkeys of differing sizes riding penny farthings. Raised wisteria floral decoration to the sides and inkwell lid which is removeable. Aesthetic period in Japanese style. Stands on four legs. Size is approx 21 x 10cms. Dates to late 19th century. No marks to the base apart from impressed number. There is some faint writing to the base of the inkwell which is hard to make out. Condition is very good. I have not been able to find another similar so presume it is quite a scarce piece. Will be posted out tracked to destination. The item “Rare Faience Inkwell German French Pen Stand Monkeys on Penny Farthing Bicycles” is in sale since Monday, April 22, 2019. This item is in the category “Pottery, Porcelain & Glass\Pottery\Quimper/Faience”. The seller is “sterling1952″ and is located in Telford. This item can be shipped to all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, United States.
- Material: Earthenware
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Year of Manufacture: c1900
- Sub-Type: Cats
- Product Type: Inkwell
- Date Range: c.1840-c.1900
- Manufacturer/ Type: Germany