A charming antique Alpine Black Forest hand-carved wooden novelty desk inkwell, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.

Item Details:
- Design: Expertly carved in the form of a traditional Bavarian / Tyrolean Alpine hat, complete with a creased crown, brim, textured band, and carved side feather ornament
- Mechanism: Hinged crown lid opens on a brass leaf hinge to reveal a central well
- Liner: Retains its original removable heavy moulded glass ink reservoir
- Material: Hand-carved solid hardwood (treen) with a rich polished patina
- Origin: Black Forest / Swiss Alpine / Austrian Tyrol

Dimensions:
- Length: 96 mm
- Width: 90 mm
- Height: 50 mm

Condition:
Very good antique condition. The wood retains a lovely soft antique lustre and smooth patina with only light, honest surface marks and minor edge rubbing. The hinge is secure, and the removable glass insert is intact with no cracks. A delightful piece of functional antique treen.