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Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand
Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand

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Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand

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$4,450
Item No. 29-5906

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This elegant inkwell set by Wedgwood & Bentley is crafted of black basalt, one of Wedgwood’s finest inventions. The set is comprised of two canisters, both held within an intriguing double stand. One is designed to hold ink and features a top with slots for quills or pens, and the other is a powder shaker with a shell-ornamented lid. Black basalt refers to the fine-grained stoneware that Josiah Wedgwood, inspired by the hard, natural stone. . .
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This elegant inkwell set by Wedgwood & Bentley is crafted of black basalt, one of Wedgwood’s finest inventions. The set is comprised of two canisters, both held within an intriguing double stand. One is designed to hold ink and features a top with slots for quills or pens, and the other is a powder shaker with a shell-ornamented lid. Black basalt refers to the fine-grained stoneware that Josiah Wedgwood, inspired by the hard, natural stone known as Egyptian basalt, developed in the 1760s. Today, wares crafted of this beautiful pottery are highly desirable and sought by collectors. All pieces are marked “Wedgwood & Bentley” Circa 1780 6” length x 3 1/4” high
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Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand
Maker: Wedgwood
Period: 18th Century
Origin: England
Style: Basalt
Depth: 2.0 in. (5.08 cm)
Length: 6.0 in. 
Width: 6.0 in. (15.24 cm)
Height: 3.25 in. (8.26 cm)

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For over a century, we've placed important art, rare jewels and exceptional objects with more than 14,000 collectors worldwide, and have been recognized by trusted publications including Robb Report, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and more.

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Full credit plus 5% annual appreciation for five years

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