19thC BLACK FOREST WOODEN WALNUT DOGS HEAD CARVING, HINGED INKWELL C1850s
Item History & Price
This is a superb wooden walnut relief carving of a dogs head with its intricate detail, glass eyes, inkwell under hinged lid of which:During our research we have been informed it certainly dates from the mid 19th century.Dates about c1850s.Of a black forest origin. A wooden walnut carving of the dogs head with the intricate detailing.Wonderful overall portrayal of the dogs head with its pointed nose.Underneath the hinged lid, a metallic inkwell.A hole which is underneath the mouth... which continues to both sides. This would have been used for a quill.Mounted onto the wooden walnut circular base with hand text of: Blanche.The base has an overall dia of about 3.75inches.Max overall height of about 4.25inches.Condition: Considering the age, the overall condition is:due to age very good but is subject to:hinge lid has ageing underneath which continues to the base by the inkwell.loss of a couple of screws with a replacement of one.A bun foot underneath has been replaced.All as per pictures.Besides being a very collectable, wooden walnut relief carving of the dogs head, inkwell with its intricate detailing and original glass eyes, mounted onto the walnut circular base, of a black forest origin, dating from the mid 19th century, c1850s, would also look fabulous displayed.uk to the usa: FREEUk to the uk: FREEUk to western eu europe: FREEUk to canada: FREEuk worldwide inc australia: FREE
