Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog
Date: 20th Century
PRICE: $ 2900
Dimensions: H 9,5cm W 6,5cm D 10cm
Shipping: $ 60
Set of three antique Black Forest hand carved walnut wood hinged ink wells with glass insert eyes. Made during the mid-late 1800s, in the Brienz area of Switzerland.
I have seen a lot of Black Forest or Schwarzwald carved dogs and bears, but a kingfisher and a monkey I never saw before. The Bulldog and and the monkey have their original inkwell, a lead and a ceramic one. The inkwell of the kingfisher was replaced, probably somewhere in the 1950s, with a perfect fitting plastic one.
All three have beautiful carving all-over their surface and over time it has taken on a deep golden brown patine.
Measurements depth x height x width in cm and in inches:
Bulldog 6cm x 8cm x 5cm or 2.4" x 3.1" x 1.9"
Kingfisher 10cm x 9.5cm x 4cm or 3.9" x 3,7" x 1.6"
Monkey 8cm x 6cm x 6.5cm or 3.1" x 2.4" x 2.5".
For all inquiries and shipping quotes send me an email on: zuskorsten@gmail.com
