Antique Early 1900’s Black Forest Inkwell

Antique early 1900’s Black Forest folk art bear inkwell

This antique bear inkwell was traditionally hand carved out of one single piece of wood in the Black forest area in Germany and Switserland. It’s a fine example of the great craftsmanship the area got famous for and shows beautiful details and features small glass eyes. It was designed in the shape of a bear that can be hinged open and fits a small ink bottle inside.

This inkwell would be the perfect addition to decorate your desk, or shelf in your cabin with!

After more than a century the wood carving shows minor signs of wear.
In my eyes the patina it acquired due to time only adds to it’s charm!
It is treated with antique wax to give its surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.

Measurements:
Heigth: 8 cm
Width: 5.5 cm
Length: 7 cm