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Black Forest Carved Snail on a Leaf

Categories Figural - Animals & Living Creatures
Type Snail
Material Wood
Markings See narrative
Manufacturer Black Forest
Origin Germany
Date or Era circa 1900
Measuring 7 ½” x 3” x 1 ⅞” high

This hand carved inkwell features a snail crawling on a leaf. Missing are two eyespots and one tentacle. It has its original glass inkwell. The name “SIERRE” is carved into the leaf.

Sold for $98 in September 2024

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