séc.XIX - Inkwell - Porcelain
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A 19th‑century porcelain inkwell in the form of a young woman holding a hen with chicks, with the hen forming the hinged cover; height 16 cm, width 14 cm, depth 11 cm, origin Europe, dating to 1850–1900, maker séc.XIX, in good antique condition with minor losses and chips.
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19th Century Porcelain Inkwell – Figurative Group with Hen and Chicks
A charming and unusual 19th-century porcelain inkwell modelled as a young woman tenderly holding a hen with her chicks. Richly detailed and hand-painted, the piece combines practicality with decorative appeal, reflecting the romantic and naturalistic taste that characterised many European porcelain creations of the period.
The inkwell is cleverly concealed within the composition, with the hen forming the hinged cover. Such figurative desk accessories were highly prized in the 19th century and today remain sought-after by collectors for their originality and craftsmanship.
The piece presents signs of age and use, including small losses and chips, notably to the bow, the chick's beak, and other minor points, as visible in the photographs. These imperfections are consistent with its age and do not detract from its decorative presence or collectable value.
A delightful example of 19th-century decorative porcelain, ideal for collectors of antique writing accessories, figurative porcelain, or Victorian decorative arts.
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear, minor chips and losses. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
Period: 19th Century
Height: 16cm
Dimension: 14x11cm
Good condition
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19th Century Porcelain Inkwell – Figurative Group with Hen and Chicks
A charming and unusual 19th-century porcelain inkwell modelled as a young woman tenderly holding a hen with her chicks. Richly detailed and hand-painted, the piece combines practicality with decorative appeal, reflecting the romantic and naturalistic taste that characterised many European porcelain creations of the period.
The inkwell is cleverly concealed within the composition, with the hen forming the hinged cover. Such figurative desk accessories were highly prized in the 19th century and today remain sought-after by collectors for their originality and craftsmanship.
The piece presents signs of age and use, including small losses and chips, notably to the bow, the chick's beak, and other minor points, as visible in the photographs. These imperfections are consistent with its age and do not detract from its decorative presence or collectable value.
A delightful example of 19th-century decorative porcelain, ideal for collectors of antique writing accessories, figurative porcelain, or Victorian decorative arts.
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear, minor chips and losses. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
Period: 19th Century
Height: 16cm
Dimension: 14x11cm
Good condition
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Details
Era
1400-1900
Material
Porcelain
Designer/artist/maker
séc.XIX
Country of origin
Europe
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
16 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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