Description
A wonderful and highly collectible figural hand-carved inkwell of a charming dog, standing on his hind legs holding a scroll, an impressive piece of Antique Black Forest ware.
The carving is fine and exquisite and the Dog just absolutely charming and sporting his two original glass eyes, the scroll acts as a pen tray to rest one's dip pen, the pen shown is not included in the sale.
The dog's head lifts, the original hinge intact and in full working order, revealing the ink chamber.
Dating to around 1880, this exquisite example remains in excellent condition.
The base measures 3 3/4" x 3" and stands 6 1/2" tall.
Item ID: 36060
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Magnificent Figural Antique Black Forest Inkwell - Dog, c.1880
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
36060
Description
A wonderful and highly collectible figural hand-carved inkwell of a charming dog, standing on his hind legs holding a scroll, an impressive piece of Antique Black Forest ware.
The carving is fine and exquisite and the Dog just absolutely charming and sporting his two original glass eyes, the scroll acts as a pen tray to rest one's dip pen, the pen shown is not included in the sale.
The dog's head lifts, the original hinge intact and in full working order, revealing the ink chamber.
Dating to around 1880, this exquisite example remains in excellent condition.
The base measures 3 3/4" x 3" and stands 6 1/2" tall.
Item ID: 36060
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 36060
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.