Antique black forest inkwell in wood hand carving with a bird on its nest on leaf with 2 glass inkwell made by Paptiste Vilhes in southern of France around 1900. Good condition only tiny missing: end of the wing, part of leaf, use on the beak due to its great age. They are not damage just pouve of the authenticity of this inkwell. 10" high 4" high.
For our French-speaking friends
Encrier en bois massif sculpté par Paptiste Vilhes, en souvenir de la ville de Cauterets dans les hautes Pyrénées. Bon état, quelques minuscules manques: bout d'aile, partie de feuille, usure au bec. Largeur 25,5 cm, hauteur 10 cm.