Forêt noire - fin XIXème - Inkwell - Wood, Glass
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Naturalist-style desk inkstand in the shape of a pear, carved wood with its original glass ink reservoir, in the Forêt Noire Alpine folk-art style, circa 1900–1910, Germany, excellent condition.
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Naturalist 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.
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Naturalist 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.
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Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Glass, Wood
Manufacturer/brand
Forêt noire - fin XIXème
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
5 cm
Width
20.5 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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