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Carved Dachshund Inkstand

Categories Figural - Animals & Living Creatures
Type dog
Material Wood
Markings Unmarked
Manufacturer Black Forest
Origin Germany
Date or Era circa 1920
Measuring 6 ½” x 4” x 4” high

Carved from linden wood (aka limewood), this inkstand features a dachshund with glass eyes sitting next to an inkwell with a hinged wooden lid. The dog, fitted into the inkstand with a peg, is removeable.

Sold for $64 in February 2024

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