{"product_id":"antique-1810-1830-baltimore-stoneware-inkwell-w-cobalt-swag-thomas-point-md","title":"Antique 1810-1830 Baltimore Stoneware Inkwell w\/ Cobalt Swag, Thomas Point MD","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem: Inkwell \/ Inkstand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt-Glazed Stoneware \/ Earthenware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 19th Century (Circa 1810–1830)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Atlantic \/ Baltimore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gray with Cobalt Blue Slip Decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\" Diameter x 1.5\" Height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used \/ Historic Archaeological Recovery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA remarkably scarce, highly desirable \"squat\" or \"pork-pie\" style early American stoneware inkwell. This piece dates from the first quarter of the 19th century and features beautiful, fluid cobalt blue slip decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measures precisely \u003cstrong\u003e4 inches in diameter by 1.5 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wide, low-profile squat design was intentionally thrown by the potter to prevent tipping on a writing desk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuill Holders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a central ink reservoir flanked by multiple smaller holes designed to hold dip pens or feather quills upright.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCobalt Decoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adorned with a continuous, hand-brushed cobalt blue drapery\/swag and scallop motif around the perimeter—highly indicative of early Baltimore, Maryland potteries (such as the school of David Parr).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe base of this inkwell retains two exceptional, early handwritten collector labels that elevate this piece into a true piece of documented regional history.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eLabel 1:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\"Point Thomas Artifact 1810-30\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eLabel 2:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\"Salt-glazed earthenware, small piece. Good condition, very\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis confirms the item was recovered as a historical field or shoreline find at Thomas Point (Annapolis, MD) along the Chesapeake Bay. The tags have been left completely undisturbed to preserve the item's magnificent provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an archaeological, surface-recovered artifact showing wonderful \"honest wear\" that proves its age and authenticity. There is one small, old, weathered chip on the upper top edge (fully visible in the photos) which occurred historically during its lifespan or burial. There are no modern breaks, no structural spider cracks, and no repairs. The stoneware body is dense, solid, and completely stable. Comes with a vintage cork plug in the central reservoir. Please review all photos carefully as they serve as the definitive description of condition. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is an absolute must-have piece for collectors of early Maryland stoneware, Chesapeake history, or primitive folk art.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"103613","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49219402924251,"sku":"9444546648871","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-09-03T161305.221.jpg?v=1788466417","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/antique-1810-1830-baltimore-stoneware-inkwell-w-cobalt-swag-thomas-point-md","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}