Inkstand
1820-1830 (made)
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Inkstand of dark brown earthenware. Boat-shaped body terminating at either end in an eagle's head, tall foot. The flat cover has six small perforations and two circular sockets, in one of which is a well.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware |
| Brief description | Inkstand, lead-glazed earthenware, made by Spode, Stoke-on-Trent, 1820-1830 |
| Physical description | Inkstand of dark brown earthenware. Boat-shaped body terminating at either end in an eagle's head, tall foot. The flat cover has six small perforations and two circular sockets, in one of which is a well. |
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| Gallery label | Inkstand
Made by Spode, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, 1820-30
Marks: 'SPODE' and '6', impressed
Lead-glazed earthenware
2616 to B-1901 Given by Mr Battam to the Museum of Practical Geology(23/05/2008) |
| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
| Object history | Given by Mr. Battam, Art Director of Messrs. Copeland's works. Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street. |
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| Accession number | 2616 to B-1901 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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