GRUEBY POTTERY, VERY RARE SQUARE INKWELL w LID, OCHRE CURDLED GLAZE, ARTS CRAFTS

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For auction is a wonderful arts and crafts inkwell made by The Grueby Pottery Company of Boston, Ma. The inkwell is done in one of Grueby's hard to find and sought after "Ochre" glaze. The inkwell has some size as it stands 5 1/8" tall. The inkwell is not perfectly square as it measure 3 7/8" x 4" at the bottom. The round reservoir is 3" in diameter.
The inkwell displays a geometric bottom with a pyramid shaped top with square finial to lift the cover off the inkwell. The inside bottom shows a deep green waterproofing glaze so it would be a quick clean up when ink was spilled. The underside bottom is a dirty white and also has that waterproofing glaze. The clear round inkwell insert fits perfectly inside. The entire exterior that you can see is covered in a wonderful curdled "Ochre" glaze. You Grueby collectors know how rare this glaze is and to add to the excitement, its an inkwell! When was the last time you saw a Grueby inkwell? I cannot ever remember seeing one in 48+ years of being in the business.
This inkwell is considered to be in excellent condition as there are no cracks, nicks, chips or dings. It is not signed but there is no mistake to that Grueby collector as to who made this inkwell.
This is wonderful rare piece of art pottery is done in a beautiful and so commonly found Grueby glaze and form. I'm quite sure the buyer will be very pleased with their purchase. This is truly a unique example.
I am assuming this inkwell is early say 1902-1905.
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