Just in from France, this masterfully hand carved Swiss Black Forest double inkwell is a true show piece. Double inkwells still in fine undamaged condition and complete with their original carved well caps. The pen tray and desk stand is, in its entirety, in magnificent condition for these old ones. Quite remarkably unscathed by time or accident, I see only a leaf tip or two lost to time. Overall, it measures 13.5" long and 5" front to back. The stand carved from a single piece of wood, but you'll note that that darling little sparrow and nest were carved separately and mount with a wooden plug. There is a signature of sorts on bottom, if it means anything.
Very good to excellent condition throughout, with all pieces still there, including the original pair of cut rather than pressed glass inkwells - no losses at all to those, and both original carved wood ink well caps. I find nothing but 3 small tips of leaves missing for its century and a half or so. Likely someone's treasured Grand Tour souvenir, it's so rare to have no real loss or wing/tail/beak damage, lost inkwells and caps. Fabulous for display or use.
