Evocative Antique Ironstone "Over-Lip Water-Well" (for Stamp Wetting, etc.) tabletop bowling pins reminding me a bit of

reminding me a bit of the the petals of a tulip opening

10 3/4" x 8  3/4"

8 3/8" in diameter

they're complete

Light wear around the edges but really in terrific condition

Evocative Antique Ironstone "Over-Lip Water-Well" (for Stamp Wetting, etc.) tabletop bowling pins reminding me a bit ofThe text excellent font, evocative phrases on this are what really do it for me, but I think the form is pretty compelling, too. Made of ironstone, with bright white glaze akin to antique British apothecary jars for toothpaste and cold cream, with great graphics, though this one was made in Vienna by L&C Hardtmuth. It was made as a water well indeed, to be used for moistening stamps or wetting fingertips while counting bills I believe or could be