Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2519BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 01, 2010 6:00PM
Description:
Wedgwood and Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand, England, 18th century, the stand with serpentine front molded with arabesque floral designs to a dimpled ground, the top with central candleholder, pen tray, inkwell and covered compartment, impressed mark, lg. 6 1/4 in.
Literature: Illustrated in Wedgwood I by R. Reilly, plate 709.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Slight rim and footrim chips. No signs of cracks, chips or restorations.