Lot #: 404
Price Realized: $632.50
($550 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 8 years old, and the American ceramics market frequently changes. Additionally, small nuances of color, condition, shape, etc. can mean huge differences in price. If you're interested in having us sell a similar item for you, please contact us here.
Glazed Redware Inkstand, probably Pennsylvania origin, 19th century, slab-constructed inkstand with elliptical carving to edge and incised flame finials. Includes original well and sander. Surface covered in a streaky lead-and-manganese glaze. Incised "3" on underside of stand, well, and sander. Well with reglued and colored piece. Small chips to sander. A base chip to underside of inkstand at edge. Some small nicks and wear to edges. L (of inkstand) 5 3/8"; W 3 3/4" ; H (including well and sander) 2 7/8".
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