Forêt noire - fin XIXème - Inkwell - Wood, Glass

aturalist desk inkwell shaped like a pear - Carved wood “Black Forest” - With its original glass ink cup - Circa 1900 Desk inkwell / Display piece for collectors (Tobacciana & Writing instruments). Style Black Forest / Alpine Folk Art (Germany or Switzerland). Late 19th century / Early 20th century (circa 1890–1910). Solid timber (likely linden, maple or walnut, woods favored by regional artisans). • Description & Details : • Magnificent carved work depicting a realistic pear with its stem, resting on a base resembling two large veined leaves. • The fruit is mounted on a slim brass metal hinge that acts as a folding lid. • The interior houses its original transparent glass ink cup, perfectly removable and intact (see photos). • Condition: Good used condition with superb antique patina of the wood. The hinge mechanism functions correctly. The glass container shows no major cracks. Note the presence of a few old traces of dried ink inside the wooden housing, testifying to its period use and reinforcing its authenticity. Tracked shipping by post

Estimate:£109.46

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