c1890 Helena Wolfsohn Meissen Decorated Inkwell Woman's Face w/ Reticulated Tray

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RARE ANTIQUE HELENA WOLFSOHN DRESDEN FIGURAL INKWELL WITH TRAY, C1890
This unusual inkwell design was created by Carl Gotthelf in the early 1800s.  The inkwell itself depicts an older woman with an open mouth (the ink tank) and has two holes at the sides to hold writing instruments. The set is a Meissen blank decorated by Helen Wolfsohn, Dresden. I have only found a couple of these after extensive research, none with a tray.  One is hallmarked by Meissen on the inkwell (this one is not) and one has an early Wolfsohn mark, where this mark, found on the tray, dates a bit later, about 1886.  The set is in perfect condition with exquisite detail to the woman's face and royal blue trim, repeated in the shell-shaped tray that is 8-1/2" by 6-1/2."  The separate face inkwell is about 4" by 3" and fits into the designated well of the tray, which has reticulated edges and hand painted flowers. The mark is on the tray as shown and this very unusual set has no damage.
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