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Hand Carved Black Forest Dog
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | dog |
| Material | Wood |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Black Forest |
| Origin | Germany |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 4 ¼” x 3 ¼” x 4” high |
Black Forest hand-carved inkwell in the form of a dog’s upper body. The inkwell is intricately carved to resemble a dog, with detailed fur texture, panting tongue, and outstretched paws. The head of the dog is hinged and can be opened to access the ink compartment. Two examples are shown – one is missing the glass insert. The dog has amber glass eyes.
First example (no insert) old for $153 in November 2024
Second example (with insert) sold for $246 in September 2025
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