{"product_id":"hand-painted-porcelain-inkwell","title":"Hand-Painted Dresden Porcelain Inkwell","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA wonderfully decorative \u003cb\u003e19th-century Dresden porcelain inkwell\u003c\/b\u003e, attributed to the \u003cb\u003eHelena Wolfsohn porcelain-decorating workshop\u003c\/b\u003e, with delicate hand-painted floral decoration, rich green enamel, gilt botanical details, and an unusually charming form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe covered inkwell has a softly scalloped, flared body raised on four sculptural feet, with a dark metal collar surrounding the opening and a domed lid. A small green handle projects from one side, adding to its wonderfully ornamental character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe underside bears the distinctive \u003cb\u003eblue crowned “D” mark associated with Helena Wolfsohn’s Dresden decorating workshop\u003c\/b\u003e. Wolfsohn's studio was active in Dresden beginning in 1843 and was known for decorating porcelain blanks acquired from other manufacturers in elaborate Meissen-inspired styles. The crowned-D mark is documented on Wolfsohn pieces from the 19th century, including examples dated to the mid-to-late 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe additional number on the underside appears to be an \u003cb\u003einventory, shape, or pattern number rather than a date\u003c\/b\u003e, so I would not use it to date the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyling:\u003c\/b\u003e Originally intended as a writing-desk accessory, this little inkwell is particularly fun \u003cb\u003eoutside its original purpose\u003c\/b\u003e. It would make an excellent \u003cb\u003ematch holder\u003c\/b\u003e on a coffee table, mantel, bedside table, or bar cart, with the covered form keeping matches contained while the porcelain reads as a decorative object in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid-late 19th century; Dresden, Germany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecorator:\u003c\/b\u003e Helena Wolfsohn porcelain-decorating workshop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Porcelain, gilt decoration, enamel, metal fittings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Germany, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44229247795287,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/63_e3aa4c3e-04cb-46a1-a063-d93ed5310d18.jpg?v=1788457801","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/hand-painted-porcelain-inkwell","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}