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Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890
Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890

Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890

Located in Bath, GB

A superbly carved figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with great detail and retaining two large glass eyes. The hinged lid opens to reveal an inner ink chamber...

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1890s Black Forest Antique Swiss Inkwells

Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray
Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray

Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray

By Black Forest

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING WHIMSICAL BLACK FOREST DESK ACCESSORY WITH HAND-CARVED RABBIT, TREE PEN REST, AND HAT-LIDDED GLASS INKWELLS. From our Black Forest collection, we are delig...

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Early 1900s Black Forest Antique Swiss Inkwells

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Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Hand-Carved Puppy, Switzerland, 1890
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Hand-Carved Puppy, Switzerland, 1890

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Hand-Carved Puppy, Switzerland, 1890

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Hand carved Black Forest inkwell featuring a puppy's head. Head tilts back to reveal glass inkwell.

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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Inkwells

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Wood

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

Located in Haarlem, NL

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...

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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Inkwells

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Antique Inkwell, Shape of a Walnut, Marked GRENOBLE, Switzerland, circa 1900
Antique Inkwell, Shape of a Walnut, Marked GRENOBLE, Switzerland, circa 1900

Antique Inkwell, Shape of a Walnut, Marked GRENOBLE, Switzerland, circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

Origin: Switzerland Material: Wood, glass Date: c. 1900 Dimensions: H × W × D: 6 × 8 × 5 cm Description: Small inkwell made of carved wood in the shape of a walnut. The lid is hinge...

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Early 1900s Antique Swiss Inkwells

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Pine

Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s
Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s

Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved linden wood inkwell with a realistic dog figure with glass eyes. The stand includes a designated rest for pens and accessories in the front, ...

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1920s Black Forest Vintage Swiss Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear

Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear

By Brienz Switzerland

Located in Barntrup, DE

Black Forest carved inkwell and pen rest with a bear, late 19th century. This antique, dark brown, linden wood inkwell is masterfully carved and features a detailed figure of a bear ...

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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog
Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog

Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog

Located in Haarlem, NL

Set of three antique Black Forest hand carved walnut wood hinged ink wells with glass insert eyes. Made during the mid-late 1800s, in the Brienz area of Switzerland. I have seen ...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Swiss Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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

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

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

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 lo...

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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s
Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Beautiful Art Deco style hand-carved wooden inkwell or pen stand with a majestic owl figure with glass eyes. The stand features a tray for pens and accessories at the front. The head...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Inkwells

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Metal

Rare black Forest rooster inkwell 19th century Swiss glass eyes hand carved
Rare black Forest rooster inkwell 19th century Swiss glass eyes hand carved

Rare black Forest rooster inkwell 19th century Swiss glass eyes hand carved

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved displaying a dog wearing a hat and monocle. Detailed carving by a master carver. Comes w...

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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved
Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved

Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully Carved Black Forest Ink Jar, Late 19th Century, Switzerland A gorgeous and finely crafted Black Forest style ink jar dating from the late 19th century, created in Switze...

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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century
Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century

Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century double Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved displaying a bird eating nuts & floral leaves / walnuts. Carved by a master carve...

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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Swiss carved black Forest shaggy dog inkwell with pen holder. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the ...

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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Inkwells

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Walking bear pen holder and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings," plate 92a. Book included. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800’s it had become the driving force for this industry. Swiss wood carvers became world renown and featured at many international exhibitions. Period: 1900 Origin: Switzerland Size: 4" H x 7" W Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Black Forest, Brienz Collection, Carvings, Bears, Inkwells, Desk Accessories...

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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Inkwells

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Swiss bear with log pen rest and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings," plate 93a. Book included. In the 1800’s the wood carving...

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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Inkwells

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Wood

A Black Forest carved wood inkwell with wheat sheafs and poultry
A Black Forest carved wood inkwell with wheat sheafs and poultry

A Black Forest carved wood inkwell with wheat sheafs and poultry

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Black Forest carved wood inkwell with wheat sheafs and poultry, made of ebonised fruitwood naturalistically carved with a cockerel and hen perched on a rocky outcrop, bundles of wh...

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1890s Black Forest Antique Swiss Inkwells

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Wood

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