A Mason's Ironstone inkstand naturalistically modelled as a shell with scallop shell cover, painted and gilt in the Imari palette, circa 1820-25 (butterfly finial missing, some minor chips and wear) -- 7.5cm. high
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A Mason's Ironstone inkstand naturalistically modelled as a shell with scallop shell cover, painted and gilt in the Imari palette, circa 1820-25 (butterfly finial missing, some minor chips and wear) -- 7.5cm. high See illustration
Lot Essay
Cf. Godden's Guide To Mason's China And The Ironstone Wares, (Antique Collectors' Club, 1971) p. 158 pl. 225 for a similar example