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Carved Swiss Black Forest Terrier Dog Desk Tidy Inkwell Box
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
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Carved Swiss Black Forest Terrier Dog Desk Tidy Inkwell Box

1900 - 1920
Description

Large late Victorian Swiss Black Forest Terrier desk tidy / box, circa 1900

A charming character, fluently carved in solid walnut with fine details.

Mid brown glass eyes, brown leather collar.

The head lifts to access the brass bowl inside.

It's use unclear, a desk tidy or smokers companion, certainly a bold variation on the more commonly found and smaller inkwells.

In excellent condition with no damage or repair.

Height 4,3/4" or 120mm, weight 377 grams.

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12cm (4.72")
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Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Black Forest Dog Inkwell to the 1900s.

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Description
Large late Victorian Swiss Black Forest Terrier desk tidy / box, circa 1900

A charming character, fluently carved in solid walnut with fine details.

Mid brown glass eyes, brown leather collar.

The head lifts to access the brass bowl inside.

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It's use unclear, a desk tidy or smokers companion, certainly a bold variation on the more commonly found and smaller inkwells.
Andrew Nethercott Antiques

In excellent condition with no damage or repair.

Height 4,3/4" or 120mm, weight 377 grams.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Black Forest Dog Inkwell to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA718870
Dealers Internal Ref
131010
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

Works of art, collectables, scientific and decorative antiques from the 17th - 20th century

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Andrew Nethercott Antiques

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A hand-carved wooden desk tidy and inkwell shaped as a terrier dog head with glass eyes and detailed fur texturing.
Carved Swiss Black Forest Terrier Dog Desk Tidy Inkwell Box
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A hand-carved wooden desk tidy and inkwell shaped as a terrier dog head with glass eyes and detailed fur texturing.
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Black Forest woodcarvings originated in Brienz, Switzerland, during the nineteenth century, becoming world-renowned for detailed hand-carved depictions of wildlife, domestic animals, and natural foliage.

These decorative desk items were predominantly carved from native linden wood or walnut, frequently incorporates glass eyes and internal glass or brass ink liners.

Authentic items feature fine hand-chiselled tool marks, realistic surface textures such as carved fur, set glass eyes, and natural age patination on unvarnished wood surfaces.

A carved animal desk accessory serves as a textured focal point when placed on a writing table, a styled bookshelf, or integrated into a traditional office study scheme.

Remove dust using a soft-bristled brush, apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly to maintain moisture, and store away from direct sunlight or central heating to prevent timber splitting.
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