Antique Black Forest Brienz Bear Tantalus & Glassware, Bar Set

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Antique Black Forest Brienz Bear Tantalus & Glassware, Bar Set

About the Item

Oversized and absolutely fabulous mid-late 19th century Victorian era Black Forest hand-carved 19.5" Black Forest hiking Brienz bear tantalus, liqueur or liquor caddy with hand painted accenting, black glass eyes and unique complete seven piece enameled amber & blue glass service! Delightfully carved with a walking stick in hand, a large rope tied lumber basket held over his shoulders supporting a gorgeous enamel accented blown glass decanter and six small mug style cordials around the outside!! What a beauty and a truly impressive display piece, all of you collectors & decorators will know just how rare these are becoming and this is one of the most impressive bears that we've had, both in visual appeal and detailed carving (not to mention that fabulous glassware)! The entire piece is carved from a huge block of wood (save for the little wood hooks that hold the cups). Amazing...especially considering the large size of the piece, the carved figural base alone stands an impressive 13" tall! Fabulous facial features, truly a charming old Brienz bear. Who said that St. Bernards had all the fun!!

Good-very good condition. The carved base/stand appears to have been carved into a large block of wood, in two roughly 2" thick panels that have been fused at the center. There is a visible joint running through the entire piece, bear and all and may have split and been re-glued at some point. The little carved wood cup 'hooks' are later replacements. The base is also hollow and would originally have held a music box, missing now but a relatively easy restoration if you happen to have access to an old Swiss music box movement. All glassware in in great shape with just a few tiny rim nips to the cups, some roughening to the inside end of the stopper and one small crack to one cup. See pictures for measurements.

Dimensions:
Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 19th century
Condition:
Very good, carved of a single piece of wood, with cup hooks added on. Base hollowed out, may have once housed a music box. Small crack on one cup. Tiny nip or two to rims.
Seller Location:
South Coast, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: 1007beartant1stDibs: U111102918151