Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Inkwell

Antique early 1900’s Black Forest folk art bear inkwell

This antique bear inkwell was traditionally hand carved out of hard 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. The little trunk on the right can be opened and fits a small porselain 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!

Measurements:
Heigth: 14 cm
Width: 15 cm
Length: 13 cm