ANTIQUE ST. CLEMENT LUNEVILLE FRENCH FAIENCE INKWELL GRISAILLE PAINTED LANDSCAPES
Item History & Price
Please note that I often work away from home and items are dispatched within 5 working days, generally on the Saturday-Tuesday following cleared payment. If this constitutes a problem for you, please let me know via the Ebay messaging facility and I will do my best to help.For sale here is this antique St Clement faience inkwell, which is all superbly hand-painted en grisaille with landscapes and musical instruments. Green handles, puce borders and puce striped lid. The set ...consists of four pieces (see photo 10, above). Please view the enlarged photos to appreciate the fine painting. The inkwell is marked to the base and dates from the 19th century.
It measures approximately 3 1/2 inches high and 2 1/2 inches wide, not including the handles. I've included a photo of the ink pot as it came to me, still covered in old ink. Regarding condition, the interior ink pot has very slight fritting on the rim and the lid has been broken into a few pieces and repaired: please see photos 11 and 12 (above) for details. Please view all the photos for details, as these form part of the description. The photos above can be enlarged.
Postage can be combined (up to 2kgs, in a box with L+W+D less than 90cms).
I'm sorry, but the recent change in overseas postal costs is unavoidable, as Royal Mail have greatly increased their charges to most global destinations.
UK POSTAGE: All shipping is via some form of Registered Post. All items are securely packed. UK Postage is via First Class Recorded or Special Delivery. Recorded items are insured only up to £50 in value. Please use Special Delivery option for more valuable items. Insurance up to £500 is included with Special Delivery price.SPECIAL DELIVERY IS USED BECAUSE OF THE LEVEL OF INSURANCE AVAILABLE FOR ANTIQUE ITEMS, NOT FOR SPEED OF RECEIPT. Items are usually dispatched within 5 days of cleared payment, generally on the SATURDAY -TUESDAY following payment.INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE:I will post worldwide, using International Signed For (Airmail) or COURIER (for heavier items). I will not post by Surface Mail, please don't ask! I use large bubble and strong boxes to pack. Couriered packages of ceramics/glass/ antiques cannot at present be insured for damage.Overseas buyers are reminded that they are responsible for any import duties or fees. Antique items are generally free of import duty in most countries, but please check the regulations where you are. I cannot falsify Customs declarations.
It measures approximately 3 1/2 inches high and 2 1/2 inches wide, not including the handles. I've included a photo of the ink pot as it came to me, still covered in old ink. Regarding condition, the interior ink pot has very slight fritting on the rim and the lid has been broken into a few pieces and repaired: please see photos 11 and 12 (above) for details. Please view all the photos for details, as these form part of the description. The photos above can be enlarged.
Postage can be combined (up to 2kgs, in a box with L+W+D less than 90cms).
I'm sorry, but the recent change in overseas postal costs is unavoidable, as Royal Mail have greatly increased their charges to most global destinations.
UK POSTAGE: All shipping is via some form of Registered Post. All items are securely packed. UK Postage is via First Class Recorded or Special Delivery. Recorded items are insured only up to £50 in value. Please use Special Delivery option for more valuable items. Insurance up to £500 is included with Special Delivery price.SPECIAL DELIVERY IS USED BECAUSE OF THE LEVEL OF INSURANCE AVAILABLE FOR ANTIQUE ITEMS, NOT FOR SPEED OF RECEIPT. Items are usually dispatched within 5 days of cleared payment, generally on the SATURDAY -TUESDAY following payment.INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE:I will post worldwide, using International Signed For (Airmail) or COURIER (for heavier items). I will not post by Surface Mail, please don't ask! I use large bubble and strong boxes to pack. Couriered packages of ceramics/glass/ antiques cannot at present be insured for damage.Overseas buyers are reminded that they are responsible for any import duties or fees. Antique items are generally free of import duty in most countries, but please check the regulations where you are. I cannot falsify Customs declarations.
