Object Detail
Description
inkwell in the form of a tulip head, flanked by two birds sitting upon applied bocage decoration. Top decorated with moulded and painted flowers. Birds are white with blue wings and gilt marchings. Two quill holes for excess ink.
Maker and role
manufacturer: unknown
Production place
Staffordshire potteries district, Staffordshire, England
Production date
circa 1850
Media description
earthenware, glazed
Measurements
83 x 60 x 70 mm
Credit line
Foundation Collection, 1989
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell
Accession number
A0227
TJC reference number
277
