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Hand-carved Black Forest Inkstand with Birds
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Bird |
| Material | Wood |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Black Forest |
| Origin | Switzerland |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 11 ½” x 7” x 4 ¾” high |
At the center of this hand-carved Black Forest Inkstand are two birds around a nest. This section lifts off to access a storage compartment. On either side is a glass inkwell with leaf-shaped lids with a berry finial. The front of the inkstand, complementing the avian and nature theme, is carved as woven branches with florals and serves to hold pens.
Sold for $902 in December 2023
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