Antique Black Forest Double Inkwell, Hand Carved Wood Ibex Figure victorian equestrian With a commemorative plaque

With a commemorative plaque

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

The cabinet retains a working lock and key

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

Antique Black Forest Double Inkwell, Hand Carved Wood Ibex Figure victorian equestrian With a commemorative plaqueAntique 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