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A Black Forest Style Wooden Ink Stand with Carved Eagle with Pray Figure
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A Black Forest Style Wooden Ink Stand with Carved Eagle with Pray Figure

1900 - 1920
Description

Offered for sale is this Black Forest style wooden ink stand with carved Eagle with pray figure, the eagle sits precisely on a hidden pen storage area and lifts off to reveal. Two glass inkwells flank the impressive bird of prey.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated this Black Forest Eagle Inkstand to the 1900s.

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SA1000653
Dealers Internal Reference
SA2445
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We are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, Saturdays 10am to 1pm Depending on staff Please check first call 01392 447082

Description
Offered for sale is this Black Forest style wooden ink stand with carved Eagle with pray figure, the eagle sits precisely on a hidden pen storage area and lifts off to reveal. Two glass inkwells flank the impressive bird of prey.
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated this Black Forest Eagle Inkstand to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1000653
Dealers Internal Ref
SA2445
Carradale Farm Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010
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A carved dark wood Black Forest inkstand featuring a central eagle figure perched over prey, flanked by two square glass inkwells.
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Archive I A carved dark wood Black Forest inkstand featuring a central eagle figure perched over prey, flanked by two square glass inkwells.

A Black Forest Style Wooden Ink Stand with Carved Eagle with Pray Figure

Archive II A carved dark wood Black Forest inkstand featuring a central eagle figure perched over prey, flanked by two square glass inkwells. View II
Archive III A carved dark wood Black Forest inkstand featuring a central eagle figure perched over prey, flanked by two square glass inkwells. View III
Archive IV A carved dark wood Black Forest inkstand featuring a central eagle figure perched over prey, flanked by two square glass inkwells. View IV
Archive V A carved dark wood Black Forest inkstand featuring a central eagle figure perched over prey, flanked by two square glass inkwells. View V
Archive VI A carved dark wood Black Forest inkstand featuring a central eagle figure perched over prey, flanked by two square glass inkwells. View VI
Archive VII A carved dark wood Black Forest inkstand featuring a central eagle figure perched over prey, flanked by two square glass inkwells. View VII
Archive VIII A carved dark wood Black Forest inkstand featuring a central eagle figure perched over prey, flanked by two square glass inkwells. View VIII
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Carradale Farm Antiques
Telephone 01392 447082
Location
The Antiques Complex
The Crane Depot
Adj. Exeter Airport
Clyst Honiton
Exeter
Devon
EX5 2ll
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/carradale
Verified Since Feb 2010
Items For Sale 129
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Carradale Farm Antiques
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Location: The Antiques Complex, The Crane Depot, Adj. Exeter Airport, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2ll , United Kingdom
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A carved dark wood Black Forest inkstand featuring a central eagle figure perched over prey, flanked by two square glass inkwells.
a Black Forest style wooden ink stand with carved Eagle with pray figure
Ref: SA1000653
A carved dark wood Black Forest inkstand featuring a central eagle figure perched over prey, flanked by two square glass inkwells.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectInkstands
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBlack Forest
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsEagle carving, Feather detailing, Scalloped handles, Pen recess
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This Black Forest style wooden ink stand dates from 1900 and exemplifies the gentleman's library design vibe. Modelled in dark brown carved wood with fine feather detailing and a central eagle figure perched over prey, it incorporates two square glass inkwells flanking the bird. The dark brown timber shows rich tonal variations across its polished surface, while the base features carved scalloped handles and elaborate scrolling foliate mouldings. Standing 20 cm high, 30 cm wide and 50 cm deep, the inkstand is compact enough to sit neatly upon an office desk or library table. Today, this functional accessory serves as a striking decorative desk accessory to hold pens and ink in a home study or traditional office setting.

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Originating primarily in the Brienz region of Switzerland during the 19th century, Black Forest carvings became famous for their detailed hand-carved depictions of alpine wildlife and flora, widely collected during the Victorian era as decorative desk accessories.

These inkstands were carved from native dense hardwoods such as linden wood, walnut, or pear wood, and frequently incorporated fitted moulded glass or clear crystal ink wells to hold writing ink.

Authentic period pieces display crisp hand-carving tool marks, detailed anatomical rendering of animals, natural wood grain variation, and honest surface wear along high-touch edges such as pen trays and handles.

Position the piece centrally on an executive study desk, library table, or floating shelf alongside leather-bound books and brass objects to create a focal point inspired by traditional study interiors.

Remove dust regularly using a soft, natural-bristle brush to reach fine carved details, keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber warping, and apply a light coating of natural beeswax polish annually.
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