Inkstand
1769-1780 (made)
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Inkstand of black basalt. Square with bevelled corners, flat top, circular well, three holes for pens, and orifice filled by the stopper. The cover of the well is missing.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Black basalt |
| Brief description | Inkstand of black basalt, made at the factory of Josiah Wedgwood, Etruria, Staffordshire, 1769-1780 |
| Physical description | Inkstand of black basalt. Square with bevelled corners, flat top, circular well, three holes for pens, and orifice filled by the stopper. The cover of the well is missing. |
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| Gallery label | Inkpot
made at the factory of Josiah Wedgwood, Etruria, Staffordshire, 1769-1780
Marks: 'WEDGWOOD & BENTLEY' and '30', impressed
Black Basalt
2392-1901 Jermyn Street Collection(23/05/2008) |
| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
| Object history | Jermyn Street Collection |
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| Accession number | 2392-1901 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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