De Distel - Bert Nienhuis - Inkwell - Valkenburg - Earthenware

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De Distel Valkenburg ink pot in earthenware, made in the Netherlands around 1915 and designed by Bert Nienhuis, with a Valkenburg city coat‑of‑arms medallion, measuring 8 cm high and 9.7 cm square, in fair condition with heavy wear and possible missing small parts, base stamped with factory mark, lid absent.

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Rare earthenware Distel Amsterdam inkpot. It is unfortunately without a lid. The teeth are somewhat worn and with a few impact marks. Medallion of Valkenburg's city coat of arms. It was made around 1915 and designed by Bert Nienhuis. On the bottom is stamped factory mark. Will be sent by registered mail.

Rare earthenware Distel Amsterdam inkpot. It is unfortunately without a lid. The teeth are somewhat worn and with a few impact marks. Medallion of Valkenburg's city coat of arms. It was made around 1915 and designed by Bert Nienhuis. On the bottom is stamped factory mark. Will be sent by registered mail.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Earthenware
Manufacturer/brand
De Distel
Designer/artist/maker
Bert Nienhuis
Model/name
Valkenburg
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
8 cm
Width
9.7 cm
Depth
9.7 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
Sold by
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Objects sold
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