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Antique French Black Forest Carved Inkwell with Oak Leaves and Birds, Circa 1890

$1,400
£1,057.78
€1,212.79
CA$1,953.86
A$2,125.95
CHF 1,125.66
MX$25,576.62
NOK 14,293.42
SEK 13,077.48
DKK 9,061.23

About the Item

More information coming soon… Hand-carved in France, circa 1890, this Black Forest inkwell is incredibly detailed with motifs of oak leaves and a pair of birds. The two birds (a fledgling and an adult) are perched on a segment of an oak tree branch, with the carving also functioning as a flip-top lid for a hidden, oval compartment. Two lobed glass receptacles are housed in root balls, while the tray is surrounded by sprigs of the oak tree, one with a cluster of acorns.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)
  • Style:
    Black Forest (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Glass,Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1890-1899
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition. Minor buildup to the glass receptacles, which do not have lids. Light nicks and fleabites.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 624-41stDibs: LU906343423972

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