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Charming Antique Black Forest Figural Inkwell by Maison F. Mack C.1890
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Charming Antique Black Forest Figural Inkwell by Maison F. Mack C.1890

19th century
For Sale by Puckerings
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A fabulous and most charming figural Swiss Black Forest hand carved inkwell in the from of a dog. When you look at the back, you can see how it has been carved out of a piece of wood with a few pieces of the original bark showing.

The dog sports his original amber glass eyes and there is a hole either side of his mouth to house a small dip pen which is slid in and out. The modest pen is included and fits well for display. The little brass catch at the front of his collar keeps the lid (the head) shut.

The underside is lucky enough to have retained most of the original label showing it was purchased from Maison F. Mack of Montreux.

Dating to around 1890, he remains in excellent condition. 4 1/4" tall.

Item ID:37105

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Physical Dimensions
Height
10.795cm (4.25")
Width
3.81cm (1.50")
Depth
3.81cm (1.50")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Black Forest Dog Inkwell to the Victorian era.

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SA382670
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37105
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Description
A fabulous and most charming figural Swiss Black Forest hand carved inkwell in the from of a dog.
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When you look at the back, you can see how it has been carved out of a piece of wood with a few pieces of the original bark showing.
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fig 1. A carved wooden sitting dog featuring inset glass eyes and a dip pen held horizontally in its mouth.
fig 1. Charming Antique Black Forest Figural Inkwell by Maison F. Mack C.1890

The dog sports his original amber glass eyes and there is a hole either side of his mouth to house a small dip pen which is slid in and out. The modest pen is included and fits well for display. The little brass catch at the front of his collar keeps the lid (the head) shut.

fig 2. A carved wooden sitting dog featuring inset glass eyes and a dip pen held horizontally in its mouth.
fig 2. Charming Antique Black Forest Figural Inkwell by Maison F. Mack C.1890

The underside is lucky enough to have retained most of the original label showing it was purchased from Maison F. Mack of Montreux.

Dating to around 1890, he remains in excellent condition. 4 1/4" tall.

Item ID:37105

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England

Height
10.795cm (4.25")
Width
3.81cm (1.50")
Depth
3.81cm (1.50")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Black Forest Dog Inkwell to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA382670
Dealers Internal Ref
37105
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Archive I A carved wooden sitting dog featuring inset glass eyes and a dip pen held horizontally in its mouth.

Charming Antique Black Forest Figural Inkwell by Maison F. Mack C.1890

Archive II A carved wooden sitting dog featuring inset glass eyes and a dip pen held horizontally in its mouth. View II
Archive III A carved wooden sitting dog featuring inset glass eyes and a dip pen held horizontally in its mouth. View III
Archive IV A carved wooden sitting dog featuring inset glass eyes and a dip pen held horizontally in its mouth. View IV
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A carved wooden sitting dog featuring inset glass eyes and a dip pen held horizontally in its mouth.
Charming Antique Black Forest Figural Inkwell by Maison F. Mack c.1890
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A carved wooden sitting dog featuring inset glass eyes and a dip pen held horizontally in its mouth.
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  • ObjectInkwell
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBlack Forest
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigural dog carving, Pen holder mouth, Inset glass eyes, Carved collar detail
  • SizeH 10.795 cm (4 in) x W 3.81 cm (2 in) x D 3.81 cm (2 in)

This Victorian Black Forest figural inkwell takes the form of a hand-carved dog in warm brown timber, dating to around 1890 in the style characteristic of Maison F. Mack. The seated animal wears a carved black collar secured at the front with a small brass catch holding the hinged head closed, and features inset amber glass eyes alongside holes on either side of the mouth that house a modest dip pen horizontally. Natural bark textures remain visible on the back of the carved wooden body, which measures 10.795 cm high, 3.81 cm wide, and 3.81 cm deep. The piece suits display on a study table, office desk, or bookcase shelf within a gentleman's library or traditional study setting.

FAQs

Black Forest carving originated primarily in Switzerland during the 19th century, renowned for intricate hand-carved depictions of wildlife, dogs, and foliage, often fashioned into functional household objects.

These items are typically hand-carved from native dense hardwoods such as linden or walnut, frequently featuring inset glass eyes and internal brass or terracotta ink reservoirs.

Authentic period pieces display detailed hand-chiselled surface texture, natural age-related patina, glass eyes set from behind with plaster, and occasionally stamped maker marks.

Place the item on a study writing desk, library shelf, or console table alongside leather-bound volumes and brass accessories to add texture and character to a room.

Dust gently with a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth, apply a light coat of natural beeswax polish annually, and position away from direct sunlight or radiators to prevent the timber from drying and splitting.
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