Mühlen & Leendertz - Adolph Rick / Köln - Inkwell - Ceramic
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Square majolica ceramic secretary inkwell with integrated pen holder, by Mühlen & Leendertz of Germany, circa 1850–1900, designed by Adolph Rick Köln, 10 cm high, 14 cm wide and 14 cm deep, featuring a front lion mask relief with geometric friezes and textured sides, a removable lid with a circular relief handle, base stamped Adolph Rick / Köln and model 2635; in very good condition with minor glaze wear and two small defects to the original glass cup.
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Beautiful and rare secretary's inkwell in majolica ceramic – Mühlen & Leendertz / Adolph Rick Köln, ca. 1880-1900.
An important square-shaped desktop inkwell with an integrated pen holder, produced in glazed ceramic in majolica style. Historicist decoration in olive-green tones with honey/gold highlights. The front face features a striking high-relief lion mask, flanked by geometric friezes and textured classical ornamentation on the side panels. Removable top lid with a circular relief-decorated handle.
Base with the retailer's glaze stamp beneath the glaze: "Adolph Rick / Köln" and molded/incised model number "2635".
Overall in very good condition, minimal glaze flaking noted in the photos, and the original glass cup has two small flaws at the rim."
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
Translated by Google TranslateBeautiful and rare secretary's inkwell in majolica ceramic – Mühlen & Leendertz / Adolph Rick Köln, ca. 1880-1900.
An important square-shaped desktop inkwell with an integrated pen holder, produced in glazed ceramic in majolica style. Historicist decoration in olive-green tones with honey/gold highlights. The front face features a striking high-relief lion mask, flanked by geometric friezes and textured classical ornamentation on the side panels. Removable top lid with a circular relief-decorated handle.
Base with the retailer's glaze stamp beneath the glaze: "Adolph Rick / Köln" and molded/incised model number "2635".
Overall in very good condition, minimal glaze flaking noted in the photos, and the original glass cup has two small flaws at the rim."
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
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Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Material
Ceramic
Manufacturer/brand
Mühlen & Leendertz
Designer/artist/maker
Adolph Rick / Köln
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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