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Pair of Antique Black Forest Cat in Boot Inkwells
David Wolfenden Antiques
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Pair of Antique Black Forest Cat in Boot Inkwells

1900 - 1920
Description

This Pair of whimsically themed and beautifully carved antique linden wood inkwells will charm you with their exquisite style. The expression of the cats that has found a home inside an old boot, is wonderful. Their yellow eyes add to their air of seriousness . This upper section flips up to reveal the inkwell.

Circa 1900

13cm x 10cm x 6cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

David Wolfenden Antiques has dated these Black Forest Cat Inkwells to the 1900s.

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Description
This Pair of whimsically themed and beautifully carved antique linden wood inkwells will charm you with their exquisite style. The expression of the cats that has found a home inside an old boot, is wonderful. Their yellow eyes add to their air of seriousness . This upper section flips up to reveal the inkwell.

Circa 1900

13cm x 10cm x 6cm deep

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

David Wolfenden Antiques has dated these Black Forest Cat Inkwells to the 1900s.

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SA836252
David Wolfenden Antiques
David Wolfenden Antiques
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Antrim
Co. Antrim
Northern Ireland
BT41 2JT
United Kingdom
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A pair of hand-carved dark brown wood inkwells shaped like cats sitting inside boots with green glass eyes.
Pair of Antique Black Forest Cat In Boot Inkwells
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Originating primarily in Brienz, Switzerland, during the nineteenth century, Black Forest woodcarvings gained widespread popularity across Europe as souvenir art featuring detailed depictions of animals, nature, and humorous figures incorporated into functional items like inkwells.

Craftsmen typically carved these items from local hardwoods such as linden wood or walnut, often finishing them with dark stains, hand-painted details, or inlaid glass eyes to enhance the realism of animal subjects.

Authentic pieces generally feature high levels of hand-carved detail, visible tool marks, natural wood grain beneath dark stains, and glass bead or glass cabochon eyes secured from within the carving structure.

These carved desk accessories function well on home office desks, bookshelf displays, or mantelpieces, bringing texture and historical interest into traditional study or library arrangements.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft brush, avoid exposing the wood to direct sunlight or sudden humidity changes, and periodically apply a high-quality beeswax polish to maintain the timber finish.
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