Alcock double inkwell

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A delightful and decorative Alcock double inkwell and cover of casket shape, the scrolled paw feet standing on a pierced rectangular plinth, the finial modelled as a flower head and leaves, the interior with two removable lidded wells, each lid having an applied flower bud and leaf finial.  The apple green and cream ground ground decorated with scrolling gilt foliage and flowers. Marked underneath with pattern number 4688.

Provenance: From the Murray Pollinger Collection.

Date: Circa 1830
Width: 5 1/4 inches (13.5 cm) Height: 4 inches (10 cm)
Condition: Very good with no damage or restoration.
Item No. 2083