Antique Black Forest Double Inkwell, Hand Carved Wood Ibex Figure victorian equestrian carnations first bloomed on earth

carnations first bloomed on earth from the tears shed by the Virgin Mary as she wept for Jesus while he carried the cross to Calvary

cords and raquettes

The handle measures 7 1/8" length x 2 3/4" wide x with a 1/2" diameter opening at the bottom

With a commemorative plaque

American Impressionism

Antique Black Forest Double Inkwell, Hand Carved Wood Ibex Figure victorian equestrian carnations first bloomed on earthAntique mid late 1800s Swiss Black Forest sculptural double inkwell. Featuring a beautiful animalier study of an ibex on a naturalistic rocky ledge with intricate detail work to the base. Flanked by a pair of glass inkwells with carved wood lids. Measures 7" length x 4 1 8" width x 6 1 2" height. In overall good to fair antique condition. There is an age crack to the left side of the base starting at the well compartment. There are chips to the glass