Rare Antique Black Forest Carved Inkwell, Instand: a Dog with Log Pen Tray perfume one made with the usual

one made with the usual addition of a locket with hair art

A VERY interesting item

Lemonwood is so pretty

and not a nick or chip or hairline or crack in either of those large half-shell egg-shaped trays or bowls up front

Rare Antique Black Forest Carved Inkwell, Instand: a Dog with Log Pen Tray perfume one made with the usualWonderful & rare 19th century antique Black Forest hand carved 10 3 4" desk top inkstand, a large detailed dog inkwell perched on a hollowed log pen or implement tray! He must be a King Charles Spaniel, wouldn't you say? Long haired little pup with fabulous detail to the flowing ears & facial characteristics. His two front paws are curved over the top of the log as if he's playfully peeking over, mouth open. We've had a few of these old inkwells