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19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest

$1,520per set
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£1,148.93per set
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€1,320.33per set
€2,258.45per set41% Off
CA$2,116.59per set
CA$3,620.48per set41% Off
A$2,354.62per set
A$4,027.64per set41% Off
CHF 1,234.32per set
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MX$28,772.89per set
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NOK 15,717.54per set
NOK 26,885.27per set41% Off
SEK 14,795.89per set
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DKK 9,855.74per set
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Very cute set of two 19th century Black Forest, Schwarzwald, Forêt Noir carved walnut dog and cat heads with glass eyes and ink well with log pen rest. Intricate carved detail to hair, teeth, eyes and paws. The cat has green glass eyes, has painted stripes and the log is painted darker. The inkwell insert is made out of brass The is carved very detailed. He has bone ears, teeth, nose and nails. I have never seen this before. He has no inkwell insert.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Black Forest (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. dog misses inkwell insert.
  • Seller Location:
    Haarlem, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1040420456732

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