London Decorated Paris Porcelain Floral Inkwell c1820

Description

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Heading :  Early 19th century Paris porcelain inkwell
Date : c1820
Marks : None
Origin : Paris. France. Decorated at the Sims workshop London
Colour : Polychrome
Pattern : Scattered flowers
Features : Dentil gilded rim
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Dimensions : 6cm tall. 7cm bowl. 6cm foot
Weight :155 grams

In the age of keyboards. voice recognition and touch screens even fountain pens are becoing arcane. What are the possible uses therefore for a 19th century paris porcelain inkwell. To hold a small posey of flowers perhaps. a paperweight or simply a decorative object. It serves in the decorative context irrespective of it’s deployment. The painting is quite stunning. This was decorated at the Sims workshop London. who also decorated Nantgarw porcelain.