Carved Bulldog Inkwell
Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
Type | dog |
Material | Wood |
Markings | Unmarked |
Manufacturer | Black Forest |
Origin | Switzerland |
Date or Era | circa 1880 |
Measuring | 3” x 2 ⅜” x 4 ½” high |
This inkwell is carved in the form of a seated dog. The head is hinged and opens to reveal a porcelain insert. The wood is carved and finished to resemble the texture of a dog’s coat and facial features. This dog most closely resembles a bulldog. It has a stocky build, broad head, short snout, and folded ears.
Sold for $272 in January 2025
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