Mid 19th Century French porcelain novelty syphon inkwell, possibly Jacob Petit, modelled as a seated anthropomorphic bear wearing a hat, gown and shoes, reading a letter, attended by a small cub holding a bunch of flowers, on scroll base, old labels beneath and number 108, 20.5cm high Condition: Notable restoration to seated bear's hat, letter, bouquet of flowers, etc, general light rubbing, losses to letter, sold as seen - **General condition consistent with age