ANTIQUE CHAMBERLAIN WORCESTER INKSTAND FLOWER - ENCRUSTED & PAINTED FLOWERS C1846
Item History & Price
Please note that items are usually 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 (not email) before bidding and I will try to help. For auction here is this absolutely superb Chamberlain Worcester inkstand, with an inkwell / pen stand (with metal liner to the centre well), a taper sick and a lidded pot. This rare antique set dates from around ...1840 and is decorated with the finest quality applied, encrusted flowers to all pieces. It is also beautifully hand-painted with roses, peonies and other flowers. The pots also have lovely flower finials and the set is further enhanced with fine gilding.The stand is hand-inscribed "Chamberlain & Co., Worcester" to the base. The underside of one lid is also inscribed in red.The stand measures approximately 11 1/2 inches by 6 3/4 inches. Both pots are in very good condition, with a very small chip to the underside of one lid (not seen). The taper stick appears to have had a little restoration to the rim, but it's hard to be sure. One end of the stand has been broken and repaired at some point in the past. It is really not too noticeable from the front, because of the position near the handle and beneath the applied flowers and foliage. For your information, I've added a photo of the underside of this area. There are some very small losses to the applied flowers and foliage, but they are generally in much better condition than normal. Please view all photos for details, as these form part of the description.
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. PLEASE NOTE THAT SPECIAL DELIVERY DOES NOT MEAN NEXT DAY DELIVERY - THIS POSTAL METHOD IS USED BECAUSE OF THE LEVEL OF INSURANCE AVAILABLE FOR ANTIQUE ITEMS, NOT FOR SPEED OF RECEIPT. I can't get to the Post Office every day, however items are usually dispatched within 5 days of cleared payment, generally on the Saturday - Tuesday following the auction. INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE:I will post worldwide, using International Signed For (Airmail) or COURIER (for heavier items). I will not post by Surface or unregistered Airmail, please don't ask! I use large bubble and strong boxes to pack. PLEASE NOTE: COURIERED packages of ceramics/glass/ antiques cannot at present be insured for damage. I use large bubble & new sturdy, double-walled boxes to pack, which may be heavier than normal boxes (and therefore a bit more costly more to ship), but offer a much greater degree of protection for fragile items.
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. PLEASE NOTE THAT SPECIAL DELIVERY DOES NOT MEAN NEXT DAY DELIVERY - THIS POSTAL METHOD IS USED BECAUSE OF THE LEVEL OF INSURANCE AVAILABLE FOR ANTIQUE ITEMS, NOT FOR SPEED OF RECEIPT. I can't get to the Post Office every day, however items are usually dispatched within 5 days of cleared payment, generally on the Saturday - Tuesday following the auction. INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE:I will post worldwide, using International Signed For (Airmail) or COURIER (for heavier items). I will not post by Surface or unregistered Airmail, please don't ask! I use large bubble and strong boxes to pack. PLEASE NOTE: COURIERED packages of ceramics/glass/ antiques cannot at present be insured for damage. I use large bubble & new sturdy, double-walled boxes to pack, which may be heavier than normal boxes (and therefore a bit more costly more to ship), but offer a much greater degree of protection for fragile items.
