9th Dec, 2020 10:00
The Christmas Auction
A rare Caughley 'Bell Toy' inkwell and liner, circa 1775-85
A rare Caughley 'Bell Toy' inkwell and liner
circa 1775-85.
of waisted cylindrical form, the rim pierced with four circular quill holes, fitted with a detachable well, transfer-printed in underglaze blue, the reverse with a subsidiary print of three vases and a pagoda, the rim and top section with scattered flower sprigs, printed C mark,
9.7cm diameter (top section cracked, inner rim chip, the inkwell chipped)
of waisted cylindrical form, the rim pierced with four circular quill holes, fitted with a detachable well, transfer-printed in underglaze blue, the reverse with a subsidiary print of three vases and a pagoda, the rim and top section with scattered flower sprigs, printed C mark,
9.7cm diameter (top section cracked, inner rim chip, the inkwell chipped)
Sold for £380
