A Minton flower-encrusted 'Triple Bucket Ink'
of rectangular form, with branch-moulded handles, gilt with slats and sprays of flowers, painted blue crossed swords marks, circa 1835 (damages) -- 28cm. diam; and an English porcelain flower-encrusted inkstand with inkwell and cover and penholder and inkwell liner, circa 1840 (damages) -- 21.5cm. diam See colour plate 2 (2)
Literature
Cf. Geoffrey A. Godden, Minton Pottery & Porcelain of the First Period, 1793-1850, (1968), pl.84.
Lot Essay
Cf. Geoffrey A. Godden, Minton Pottery & Porcelain of the First Period, 1793-1850, (1968), pl.84.