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Arts & Crafts Sculptural Owl Forged Iron Inkwell by Goberg Hugo Berger Antique

About the Item

Fantastic hand-forged Arts & Crafts figural Inkwell in shape of an owl, believed to be made by Goberg ~ 1900. The owl is made of forged iron with a lovely patina and bears yellow glass eyes. The head is hinged to get access to the inkwell and the book-like socle has a small drawer probably to storage stamps or fountain pens nibs. This item is a really highly decorative masterpiece and a great addition to any collection of antique inkwells and owl sculptures.
  • Attributed to:
    Goberg (Manufacturer)Hugo Berger (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.27 in (21 cm)Width: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bad Säckingen, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7989238249552

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