David T. Smith Pottery
Handcrafted European Inkwell
This beautiful reproduction inkwell, inspired by historic European examples, measures 8.5" long (bird tail tip to bird tail tip) and 5" tall (top of birds head). The rectangular base; slab constructed and joined together features applied roping swag, dainty slip trailed florals, and two small openings for feather quill pens. (The goose feather pen shown is included with purchase.) Sitting on the base is the sander cup and the ink cup. These two separately thrown removable redware containers have simple highlights in museum yellow and manganese that beautifully complement the overall design. Also, perched at the top back corners are two hand sculpted birds decorated in museum yellow and manganese slip.
When viewing the back of the inkwell, you'll find a fitting inscription that reads: "The two most engaging powers of an author: new things made familiar, and familiar things are made new." This can be attributed to Dr. Samuel Johnson, 1709-1784. He was a giant in literary history and this piece would have been quite at home on his desk.
To enhance the authentic antique feel, our master redware pottery artist: Christopher Woods decided to use his limited stock of locally mined mustard slip in the decoration of this piece. To finish his "Unique of the Week" piece, his special "dirt glaze" was used to illuminate the entire inkwell with tiny manganese dots – a beautiful touch.
For more info, please visit davidtsmith.com
Handcrafted European Inkwell
This beautiful reproduction inkwell, inspired by historic European examples, measures 8.5" long (bird tail tip to bird tail tip) and 5" tall (top of birds head). The rectangular base; slab constructed and joined together features applied roping swag, dainty slip trailed florals, and two small openings for feather quill pens. (The goose feather pen shown is included with purchase.) Sitting on the base is the sander cup and the ink cup. These two separately thrown removable redware containers have simple highlights in museum yellow and manganese that beautifully complement the overall design. Also, perched at the top back corners are two hand sculpted birds decorated in museum yellow and manganese slip.
When viewing the back of the inkwell, you'll find a fitting inscription that reads: "The two most engaging powers of an author: new things made familiar, and familiar things are made new." This can be attributed to Dr. Samuel Johnson, 1709-1784. He was a giant in literary history and this piece would have been quite at home on his desk.
To enhance the authentic antique feel, our master redware pottery artist: Christopher Woods decided to use his limited stock of locally mined mustard slip in the decoration of this piece. To finish his "Unique of the Week" piece, his special "dirt glaze" was used to illuminate the entire inkwell with tiny manganese dots – a beautiful touch.
For more info, please visit davidtsmith.com