Antique 19th Century Black Forest Inkwell

Antique 19th Century Black Forest folk art inkwell

This antique inkwell was traditionally hand carved out of a single piece of hard wood in the Black forest area in Switserland. It’s a fine example of the great craftsmanship the area got famous for and shows beautiful details like the decorations. The inkwell features a saint bernard figure and a wooden trunk fitting a tiny blue glass inkwell inside.

This unique inkwell would be the perfect decor piece to display on your desk or in your cabin!

After more than a century the carving still remains in good condition but shows subtle signs of wear. In my eyes the patina it acquired over the years only adds more charm to it!

The inkwell is treated with antique wax to give the wooden surface a subtle glossy finish.

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