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Black Forest Carved Dog

Categories Figural - Animals & Living Creatures
Type dog
Material Wood
Markings Unmarked
Manufacturer Black Forest
Origin Germany
Date or Era circa 1890
Measuring 7” x 4 ⅛” x 3 ½” high

This hand-carved Black Forest inkwell features a  Scotty dog (Scottish Terrier) with its distinctive wiry coat and alert, upright ears. The carving is executed with a high level of detail, capturing the texture of the dog’s fur, its expressive glass eyes, and its characteristic beard and eyebrows.

The dog is positioned with its front paws resting over the sides of a pen tray, which is carved to resemble a section of a log or branch, complete with bark details. The dog’s head is hinged at the neck and can be lifted to reveal a glass inkwell nestled inside the hollowed-out body.

Sold for $79 in April 2025

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