Antique Black Forest Carved Desktop Inkstand - St George & The Dragon 1910-1912 For Sale

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This is a one off unique antique Black Forest wood carving desk pen/inkwell setin the form of St.George and the Dragon believed to have been carved over a period of two years from 1910 - 1912. The base which is 8 1/2" (21.5cm) x 4 1/2" (11.5cm) appears to be oak sitting on four small turned feet. The figure of St.George seated on his horse standing over the slain dragon has been carved with amazing detail and stands 7 1/2"(19cm) high including the base. Thetop carved sectionis made of a different type of woodandI am not absolutely sure what it is but from the bark looks like it could possibly be Birch or similar. The rear lower section of the carving still retains the natural shape of the tree trunk with bark which was originally lacquered or varnished. There are a couple of surface areas with small pieces that have peeled off and are missing. The inkwells are pressed glass with wooden stoppers which also retain the original bark around the outside and the top of which one has been engraved 1910. The stoppers are very loose fitting and really just sit on. The front has an opening for laying pensin under which is inscribed 'Frans Lang. 110.Oberammergau 1912' - hence the two year span of 1910 - 1912. In between this inscription a section approx. 3/4" (2cm) has split at sometime and been glued back in position. I was also told that the knights arm and top section of his spear broke away and has also been re-fixed by glueing back in place. It looks as though the whole carving was originally glued to the base but has at some time come apart - it just slots back locating on the handmade dowl and would be very easy to reglue if you wanted to. There are a few natural cracks in the underside of the oak base and a small piece missing from the back edge. There is a wonderfully rich patination to the wood.

Oberammergau isa village inBavaria, Germany which has a long traditionas a wood carving centre, the BavarianState Wood Carving School being located there.

In my opinion this piece reallyis a 'Work of Art'but I have included plenty of photos so please have a good look at these and form your own opinion. I am happy to supply more photos if required. UK Special delivery is £9.75. Europe International 'signed for' small packet (fully insured) is £20.00. US and Worldwide International 'signed for' small packet (fully insured) is £32.00. or 'buy it now' starting at 0.99p. Thanks for viewing and all the best.

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