Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s Black Forest desk accessory carved from wood in the shape of a wild boar. A lovely addition to your room or just to use on your desk.
Wood
Antique Inkwell, Wild Boar Foot, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional inkwell made from a wild boar foot. Beautiful craftsmanship from the late 19th century. .
Bone
French Patinated Bronze Boar’s Head Signed Inkwell After Fratin, circa 1900
Located in Nottingham, GB
A striking French patinated bronze boar’s head inkwell dating to circa 1890–1910, based on a design by the celebrated French animalier sculptor Christophe Fratin and bearing the sign...
Bronze
Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique English brass and crystal inkwell with small horns and brass boar head. Diameter for bottle: 2.38".
Crystal, Brass
Boar Tusk Oak Leaf and Acorn Desk Blotter
Located in New York, NY
Boar Tusk Oak Leaf and Acorn Desk Blotter. Boar tusk handled velvet blotter with gilt metal oak leaf branches and acorns framing green metal on ball feet. United States, early 20th ...
Metal
Antique Pen Holder, Wild Boar Foot, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional pen holder made from a wild boar foot. Beautiful craftsmanship from the late 19th century. .
Bone
18th Century Black Forest Boar's Head Inkwell
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Black forest boar's head inkwell and pen rest, 18th c., linden wood
Rare Bronze Boars Head Inkwell c.1850 by Christophe Fratin
Located in London, GB
Rare bronze boars head inkwell France c.1850 & signed Christophe Fratin (1800-1864).
Bronze
Sold
H 4.25 in W 7 in D 4.25 in
Antique Bronze Figural Boar Sculptural Inkwell Signed Barrie Design by Fratin
By Christophe Fratin
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique bronze figural and sculptural inkwell in the form of a wild boar. This work is signed Barrie and looks to be based on a design by the well known French sculptor in the ani...
Bronze
English Boar Head Inkwell
Located in Summerland, CA
Very handsome and unusual inkwell. Head is made of spelt metal, beautifully cast. Open the head, housing original porcelain inkwell. It sits on an oval wood plinth. Great for a colle...
$295Sale Price|75% Off
H 11 in Dm 7 in
Brass Incense Burner with Ram's Head Design, France, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Interesting ram's head and hoof design on this brass incense burner with stone base.
Brass
Folk Art Carved Wooden Pig Sculpture with Patinated Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully characterful hand-carved wooden pig, executed in a bold, rustic folk art style. The form is simplified yet expressive, with sturdy legs, a gently lowered head, and a so...
Metal
Finely Carved 'Black Forest' Pipe Stand
By Black Forest
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A finely carved "Black Forest' pipe stand. Carved Lindenwood with a single bear standing over a naturalistic base with the pipe holders and astray to front.
Wood
$1,875
H 10.13 in W 7 in D 5 in
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand-carved pipe tobacco holder stand also have seen examples of it used as a decanter or liqueur Stand with the holders being used for shot or s...
Wood
$180
H 7 in W 4.63 in D 6.88 in
Beautiful Antique Black Forest Deer Antler Trophy, German, 20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique Black Forest deer antler trophy dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890 or earlier. The impressive antlers are mounted on an exceptionally hand-carved wooden ...
Antler, Wood
$360
H 2.5 in W 4.25 in D 1.5 in
Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Pig Figurine, circa 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful bronze pig figurine as a Pen Wipe, early 20th century – patinated This finely crafted, unpainted Viennese bronze or brass figurine is believed to date from the early 20th ...
Bronze
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Inkwell German Antique, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a walnut on a leaf. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood and gl...
Metal
$495
H 5 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in
Antique Brilliant Cut Glass Perfume Bottle with Sterling Silver Top Cap
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous heavy brilliant cut glass perfume bottle with sterling silver top. Has a glass stopper as well. In excellent antique condition with minimal wear. Marked sterling with hallma...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Mounted Inkwell, Circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
Sterling mounted horse hoof inkwell marked by the maker C & Co. from Chester, and date marked 1920. Great piece for display on a shelf or desk.
Sterling Silver
$375Sale Price|40% Off
H 7 in W 3 in D 5 in
19th C Black Forest Hand-Carved Swiss Brienz Bear with Brass Holder
Located in Savannah, GA
This whimsical hand carved seated wooden brown bear holds a brass cup suitable for cigarettes, matches or even a small bouquet of flowers. Very detailed carving with tiny teeth and a...
Wood
$1,200
H 5.5 in W 11 in D 4 in
19th Century American Black Cast Iron Piggy Bank Money Box Animal Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
19th century American black cast iron piggy bank, money box, animal sculpture. We left it intentionally in the distressed look to show its age. It has visible signs of previous use t...
Iron
Chinese Archaic Style Bronze Rhinoceros Inkwell, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Archaic bronze rhinoceros inkwell, 20th century, combining sculptural animal modeling with a concealed ink receptacle. The rhinoceros stands foursquare, its substantial body ...
Bronze
$980
H 14.5 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Bear Head Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More tha...
Wood
$2,950Sale Price|34% Off
H 6.5 in W 10 in D 9 in
Bronze Inkwell in Ram's Head Design, Late 19th Century, France
Located in Montreal, QC
There was a great appetite for things Scottish in Victorian England. Plaids, Scottish regiments, Tartan Carpets, Marmalade etc. The ram's head also makes an appearance on large, ofte...
Bronze
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron "Lion" Inkwell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Figural lion inkwell boasting original paint with hinged lion's head concealing the well, circa late 1800s Patina / paint loss consistent with age / use.
Iron
Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
Located in Bath, GB
An outstanding late Victorian inkwell made from two cattle horns and mounted with silver plated fittings, a stunning combination and always highly sought-after; I haven't had one of ...
Silver Plate
$4,500
H 22 in W 13.75 in D 11 in
Black Forest 1900s Hand Carved Wooden Buck Head Mounted on Shield Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swiss Black Forest hand carved wooden buck head wall sculpture from the turn of the century, with shield plate. Born in the early years of the 20th century, this exquisite wall scu...
Wood
$17,321Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...
Carrara Marble
$680
H 11.75 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Black Forest Folk Art Carved Wood Deer Head with Glass Eyes, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More tha...
Glass, Wood
Classic Antique Black Forest Carved Bracket with Stag’s Head
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique black forest hand-carved stag’s mounted on the support with an oak leaf surround. With a shaped top shelf with canted corners. Excellent detailing and craftsmanship. Dimens...
Wood
$1,880
H 23.5 in W 8.5 in D 14.75 in
Large Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More tha...
Wood
$1,220
H 23.75 in W 12.25 in D 13 in
Stunning Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More tha...
Wood
$6,468 / set
H 18.51 in W 12.21 in D 5.91 in
Pair of 19th Century Swiss Carved Black Forest Trophy Plaques Hunting Deer Stag
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stunning craftsmanship! This pair of 19th century Black Forest hunting Trophy plaques from Brienz Switzerland. Fully carved from solid wood these look amazing on your wall and are ...
Walnut
$960
H 12 in W 6.5 in D 9 in
Black Forest Folk Art Carved Wood Chamois Head with Real Horns, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art chamois head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More ...
Wood
$12,532
H 32.49 in W 61.03 in D 19.69 in
Antique Black Forest Bench Hallway Swiss Bear Carved 20th Century Sofa Loveseat
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Make sure you always come home with a warm welcome with this marvelous Black Forest sofa in your hallway. Carved out of solid wood by a master carver this Black Forest bear hallway...
Oak
$6,782
H 19.69 in W 10.24 in D 11.03 in
Antique German Hand Carved Wooden Deer Head on Carved Wall Plaque, 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
19th-century Baroque-style German hand-carved wooden deer head on a carved and hand-painted wall plaque. An impressive antique hand-carved wall-hanging deer head made of linden wood ...
Metal
$501Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 3.78 in D 5.12 in
Antique Carved Buck Head Brienz Black Forest Wood Carving Glass Eyes
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique wall-mounted buck head showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of woodcarving, likely originating from the Brienz or the Black Forest region, renowned for its ...
Glass, Wood
Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Game Plaque with Fox
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique wooden carved Black Forest game plaque with fox An antique wooden hunting game plaque with impressive carving of a fox and hunting accessoires. Black Forest, executed ca. 19...
Wood
$649
H 6.89 in W 3.55 in D 3.15 in
Black Forest Hunting-Theme Hand-Carved Wooden Wall Mounted Salt Box with Dog
Located in Barntrup, DE
Black Forest Hunting-Theme Hand-Carved Wooden Wall Mounted Salt Box. This beautiful and compact Black Forest wall salt box depicts a masterfully hand-carved hunting theme - a hunter'...
Wood
$3,500
H 38.59 in W 23.63 in D 4.73 in
A Swiss Carved Black Forest Hunting Wall Plaque, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Swiss Carved Black Forest Hunting Wall Plaque, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private New South Wales Collection. Description: The shield surround centred by a hi...
Wood
$29,666 / set
H 37 in W 24 in D 6 in
Large Pair of Carved Black Forest Trophy Plaques depicting Deer, a Hare, and Fox
Located in London, GB
A pair of large black forest game plaques Expertly carved in lindenwood, the shaped plaques, carved with oak leaves, depict a buck and a roe deer, a hare and fox, hung as trophies...
Wood
$8,548
H 43.5 in W 28 in D 10 in
Huge Antique Victorian Era Black Forest Wall Clock or Mirror Frame with Hare
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible size and great quality black forest hunting plaque for wall mounting with Fruits of the Hunt. This rare size and all hand-carved, solid nutwood game plaque from the secon...
Nutwood
Now that we no longer need vintage, new or antique inkwells for written communication, these elegant desk accessories make for a distinctive decorative touch in any home office or study.
Prior to the 19th century, the inkwell was an integral part of the writing process. The first fountain pen was patented in 1827. Typewriters found acceptance during the 1880s, and the ballpoint pen, which replaced the inkwell on most desks and writing tables of the era, modernized the way we write. (Later, it would transform how some of us make art.) Today, a well-designed antique or vintage inkwell is a fun, decorative accent for any work area.
If you find yourself working from home today more often than not, why not freshen things up a bit? Small changes can help elevate your workspace: Incremental edits to your interior, such as rethinking your shelving, swapping out your wall decor and adding a touch of the past to your modern-day desktop, can actually make a big difference. Alongside an ornate Art Deco–era desk lamp and an antique paperweight, your inkwell will look right at home and can support your effort to create a happy home office.
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