NORTHEASTERN STONEWARE INKSTANDS, LOT OF THREE, salt-glazed, each of circular form with central ink reservoir and incised lines to top, comprising one example with three quill holes, and two examples with two quill holes, including one with possibly original carved wooden stopper. One example with black hand-brushed "236." to underside. First half 19th century. 1 1/4" H, 2 3/4" D rim to 1 1/2" H, 4 1/8" D rim.
One undamaged; three quill hole example with moderate glaze wear to top and minor flake to rim edge; wooden stopper example with flake and minor bruise to rim.
Provenance: The collection of the late Theodore "Ted" and Alvina Breckel, Oley, PA and Winnetka, IL.
Three quill hole example: Brett Cabral, York (PA) Show, 10/31/2003.
Wooden stopper example: Samaha Antiques, Milan, OH, 4/29/1983.
Two quill hole example: Jack Hamman, Crutcher Show, Indianapolis, IN, 4/26/1980.

One undamaged; three quill hole example with moderate glaze wear to top and minor flake to rim edge; wooden stopper example with flake and minor bruise to rim.