English porcelain pear-form inkwell, flower encrusted, circa 1835

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Unusual English Porcelain inkwell, modelled as a ripe pear opening to reveal a separate inkpot and small lid with flower knop, the rectangular gilt plinth encrusted with lifesize, lifelike flowers, standing on four tall acanthus leaf feet to the corners.

Unmarked, possibly Minton,

Circa 1835

13cm x 10.5cm, 10.5cm high

Good condition, overpainting to stalk handle, very minor losses to flowers

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