Rare Antique Black Forest Carved Inkwell, Instand: a Dog with Log Pen Tray perfume This is back when knives

This is back when knives were kept locked up

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There is a bit of cloudiness to the inside of the decanters

each resting in the original red velvet lined fittings

Rare Antique Black Forest Carved Inkwell, Instand: a Dog with Log Pen Tray perfume This is back when knivesWonderful & 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