Lot 329 , A Staffordshire porcelain sheep inkstand and an Alcock type sheep posy vase, c.1830-40, width 12 and 14cm

A Staffordshire porcelain 'sheep' inkstand and an Alcock type 'sheep' posy vase, c.1830-40, the inkstand with 'shell' pen holders, fine crazing, restoration to the nozzle, the cover may be associated but does appear to fit, the posy vase has some overglazed firing cracks and is in good condition. width 12 and 14cm
Estimate £70-100


Provenance - The Dennis G. Rice collection of English porcelain animals of the 19th century

cf. Dennis G. Rice, English Porcelain Animals of the 19th century, figure 114 for the vase.


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Sold for £130