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Black Forest Hand Carved Terrier Inkwell Stand with Glass Eyes, Swiss circa 1880
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Black Forest hand carved terrier inkwell stand with glass eyes, Swiss, circa 1880. This highly sought-after piece features an adorable and detailed, crisply carved dog with a stylized mustache and beautiful glass eyes, the hinged top opens to reveal the original inkwell, with a hollowed-out tree trunk-form pen tray.
- Dimensions:Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In Excellent Antique Condition.
- Seller Location:Banner Elk, NC
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