A Bloor Derby inkstand circa 1825-35

comprising: an inkpot and cover, a second pot and cover, and a taperstick, fitted on a two handled stand. Together with a Spode '2009' pattern miniature water can, a Derby miniature watering can, a Spode '1166' pattern pot pourri basket and cover and two English porcelain chambersticks, red printed Bloor Derby circular mark, SPODE mark and pattern number 2009, crowned crossed batons and script D mark and SPODE mark and pattern number 1166.

Inkstand: Some minor rubbing to the gilding; minor small chip to the edge of the tray beneath one handle; the taperstick has been in half and restoted back together; the knop of the ink pot's cover has been off and restored, there is a crack around the body of the insert for the ink; some loss to the inner wall of the receptacle and a minor short haircrack across the top of the pot; the other pot is in generally good condition. Pot pourri basket: generally good condition. Derby watering can: generally good condition Spode watering can: the handle has been off and restored back. Chambersticks: both in generally good condition.
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