BENJAMIN FRANKLIN FIGURAL TEAKETTLE FOUNTIAN INK BOTTLE. 4.2...

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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN FIGURAL TEAKETTLE FOUNTIAN INK BOTTLE. 4.25ins long, 2.75ins tall. Medium cobalt blue (with amethyst tones). Main section in the form of a balding man with long fringe of hair at the sides forming the reservoir of a teakettle type ink. Head faces the spout and has been occasionally been identified as Gladstone but is now widely regarded as being Benjamin Franklins (1706-1790). Sheared mouth with brass neck, no lid. Manufacturing flaws beneath/ near brass neck ring (see close up images on easyliveAuction.com). A significantly rare form, & a rare offering, in a stunning, rich colour. Ex Alan Evanuk Collection. (8.7/10)

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8.7/10

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Auction Date:
5th Jul 20 at 2pm BST

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