Early Staffordshire Silver Lustre Philosopher Inkstand with Four Pots Wedgwood creating an elegant silhouette that

creating an elegant silhouette that naturally draws the eye

Anyone who appreciates fine English porcelain and pottery with historic charm

making them not only beautiful but also historically engaging objects for the serious collector or discerning decorator

and the character of the watercolour suggest a likely late 19th‑century to early 20th‑century date

The loop handle is enhanced with a vertical spray of acanthus leaves in white relief at the upper terminal

Early Staffordshire Silver Lustre Philosopher Inkstand with Four Pots Wedgwood creating an elegant silhouette thatThis striking silver lustre inkstand is an early Staffordshire ceramic, modelled as a classical philosopher and dating from the early to mid 19th century. The piece is conceived as a rectangular sarcophagusshaped base on four paw feet, surmounted by a bust of a bearded philosopher and fitted with four removable ink pots. At approximately 13 cm high, 20 cm wide and 20 cm deep, it makes an impressive yet practical desk piece and an excellent example of