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Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass

$1,293.03
£957.59
€1,085
CA$1,781.43
A$1,980.64
CHF 1,042.93
MX$24,031.11
NOK 13,203.96
SEK 12,342.48
DKK 8,258.84

About the Item

Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved displaying a cat in a boot. The cat is very detailed with glass eyes, a perfect charm locked in by wood. Detailed carving by a master carver. Comes with original glass ink insert, rare because these are often lost. Really nice decorative piece for your desk or bookshelf and great addition to any Black Forest collectors collection. This Black Forest inkwell comes with free shipping from Amsterdam to you in 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.34 in (11 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Style:
    Black Forest (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ijzendijke, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2997346063282

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