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Irish Bog Oak Hand Carved Inkstand in the Form of an Owl 'Cornelius Goggin'

$3,850.23

£2,795

€3,337.75

CA$5,362.82

A$5,455.97

CHF 3,126.82

MX$65,693.32

NOK 36,546.73

SEK 36,707.12

DKK 24,952.68

About the Item

An Irish bog oak hand carved inkstand in the form of an owl Attributed to Cornelius Goggin, Dublin Ireland This exceptional bog oak inkstand is of a very rare and desirable form. It is beautifully hand carved as a perched pet owl. It is a museum quality item of a very large scale and was most likely carved by the renowned Irish bog oak carver, Cornelius Goggin who had his workshop at 13 Nassau Street, Dublin where he received a Royal warrant entitled Irish Bog Oak Carver to Her Majesty. There is a very similar owl inkstand in the National Museum of Ireland which bears an original maker’s label from Cornelius Goggin. This fine large example is exquisitely detailed. The owl sits on a moulded shamrock carved plinth. The owl is perched and secured with a brass chain and clasp. It also has brass talons and a brass collar around its leg. The very natural eyes are inlaid and made from glass. The head is hinged and opens to reveal a circular cavity where a glass ink pot would once have been (now missing). This wonderful object is in very good original condition. Irish, circa 1880 Height 21cm x width 12.5cm x depth 12.5cm.

Dimensions:
Height: 8.27 in (21 cm)Width: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)Depth: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)
Style:
Other (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bog Wood,Carved
Place of Origin:
Ireland, Republic of
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1880
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Central England, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6434234434122

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