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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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