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Lot 94

An unusual English artificial stone ink stand, mid-19th century, in the manner of John Marriott...

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Lot 94

An unusual English artificial stone ink stand, mid-19th century, in the manner of John Marriott...

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Estimate: £1,200 - £1,800

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Lot 94

Description

An unusual English artificial stone ink stand, mid-19th century, in the manner of John Marriott Blashfield, the twin-division tray supported by two eagles with spread wings and two hounds, on a shaped scroll base, 11.5cm high, 28cm wide, 12cm deep

Note: John Marriott Blashfield had a manufactory in Millwall, Poplar, with a sales outlet at No.1 Praed Street, Paddington, but moved to Stamford, Lincolnshire, in 1859. The lighter colouring of the present lot suggest a date prior to relocation to Stamford when the source of clay changed and the colour of his works became more buff.

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The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.

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