Victorian Era Pen and Ink Punch Magazine Cartoon Drawing hand carved wooden bowl I believe it likely dates

I believe it likely dates to the late 19th century or so

the more you find

and then this great splint flower spreading across the top

a little light rusting

with a few scratches to the finish at the base of the handle and a couple of black spots on the wood

Victorian Era Pen and Ink Punch Magazine Cartoon Drawing hand carved wooden bowl I believe it likely datesThis ink drawing c. 1870s or so is so finely done, it makes me wonder whether it wasn't the original drawing for a Punch magazine cartoon, as noted at bottom right? If not, it is a very very skillful rendering of a published version; see photos for a few examples from around the same time. I find this cafe scene of mother and son pretty charming, and love his little cap and crossed ankles dangling under the table! (And on the cafe sign in the