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Wood Bear with Pen Tray
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Bear |
| Material | Wood |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Black Forest |
| Origin | Germany |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 5 ½” wide; 3” tall |
Hand-carved Black Forest inkwell in the shape of a bear’s head peering over a hollowed-out log (pen tray). His head is hinged to allow access to the inkpot (here a replacement). Glass eyes and detail to the bear’s fur. (Two examples pictured).
Example 1 – Sold for $145 in July 2023; Example 2 – Sold for $195 in September 2024
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