Inkipedia
Dog & Cat – Inkwell & Stamp Holder
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Cat, dog |
| Material | Wood |
| Manufacturer | Black Forest |
| Origin | Germany |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 7” x 4” x 3 ½” |
This Black Forest hand-carved wooden inkstand features a dog and cat, whose paws hold their grip on the hollowed-out log which forms the pen rest. Both critters have glass eyes. The dog was designed to hold stamps, while the cat houses the inkwell. (Damage to cat’s ears; replacement insert)
Estimated value: $150 – Sold for $165
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