A rare Caughley inkwell, lacking linercirca 1777-88of waisted cylindrical form, the rim pierced with four circular quill holes, fitted with a detachable well, transfer-printed in underglaze blue with the 'Bell Toy' pattern, the reverse with a subsidiary print of three vases and a pagoda, the rim and top section with scattered flower sprigs, unglazed base with painted C mark, 5.5cm high(chipped, cracked)