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Bennington pottery phrenological head inkwell

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Bennington pottery phrenological head inkwell

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Description

Bennington pottery phrenological head inkwell, 19th c., American, blue and black stenciled white glaze ceramic, impressed "By F. Bridges Phrenologist", 6"h x 3"w x 3.25"d

Provenance: Property of a New York City Collector; Acquired directly from the Mario Buatta estate, by repute

Condition

Good, light overall crazing, fleabite glaze flakes, old sticker residue on reverse - **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Bennington pottery phrenological head inkwell

Name: Bennington pottery phrenological head inkwell
SKU: 90699984
Price: 375 USD
Availability: InStock

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