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Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Hand Carved in Switzerland, circa 1930s
Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Hand Carved in Switzerland, circa 1930s

Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Hand Carved in Switzerland, circa 1930s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Handcarved in Switzerland circa 1930s. A vintage statue of a

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

BLACK FOREST 1900 Germany-Swiss Carved Wood Nutcracker Old Gnome Figure
BLACK FOREST 1900 Germany-Swiss Carved Wood Nutcracker Old Gnome Figure

BLACK FOREST 1900 Germany-Swiss Carved Wood Nutcracker Old Gnome Figure

By Black Forest

Located in Miami, FL

created in northern Europe, most probably in Germany or Switzerland back in the late 19th century, circa

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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Lovely Black Forest Carved Whip Holder with Bear ca. 1900s
Lovely Black Forest Carved Whip Holder with Bear ca. 1900s

Lovely Black Forest Carved Whip Holder with Bear ca. 1900s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

whip holder depicting a bear klimbing on a three. Hand carved in Brienz, Switzerland, around 1900, this

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Music Box Chair
Black Forest Music Box Chair

Black Forest Music Box Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

late 19th-century Brienz, Switzerland, this chair is skillfully carved from walnut. The chair showcases

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Walnut

A ‘Black Forest’ walnut plaque of the “Lion of Lucerne”
A ‘Black Forest’ walnut plaque of the “Lion of Lucerne”

A ‘Black Forest’ walnut plaque of the “Lion of Lucerne”

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

on the reverse. Swiss, probably Brienz, circa 1890. Footnote: For many years carved wooden pieces

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Vanity Mirror with Bear, Black Forest ca. 1900
Antique Victorian Vanity Mirror with Bear, Black Forest ca. 1900

Antique Victorian Vanity Mirror with Bear, Black Forest ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

decorated with an elaborate carved bear holding the mirror. It is handcarved in Brienz, Switzerland around

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest More Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Large Wooden Carved Black Forest Weather Station with Deer
Large Wooden Carved Black Forest Weather Station with Deer

Large Wooden Carved Black Forest Weather Station with Deer

Located in Berghuelen, DE

typical of Black Forest craftsmanship. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland around 1900. Very good condition

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Pair Black Forest Carved Table Lamps with Ibex and Chamois
Pair Black Forest Carved Table Lamps with Ibex and Chamois

Pair Black Forest Carved Table Lamps with Ibex and Chamois

Located in Berghuelen, DE

lamps depicting an ibex and a chamois family in front of a tree. Hand-carved in Brienz, Switzerland

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Linden Wood Black Forest Bear Hall Tree, circa 1900 Attributed to Seilar-Brawant
Linden Wood Black Forest Bear Hall Tree, circa 1900 Attributed to Seilar-Brawant

Linden Wood Black Forest Bear Hall Tree, circa 1900 Attributed to Seilar-Brawant

Located in Evergreen, CO

An excellent example of turn of the century Brienz Swiss carving in linden wood. There are many

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Finely Carved Statue of a Bull, Black Forest ca. 1900
Finely Carved Statue of a Bull, Black Forest ca. 1900

Finely Carved Statue of a Bull, Black Forest ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

chafing on a tree stump. It was made most probably in Brienz, Switzerland ca. 1900. Measures: Length

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Willi Huggler Brutalist Style Carved Wood Mask
Willi Huggler Brutalist Style Carved Wood Mask

Willi Huggler Brutalist Style Carved Wood Mask

By Willi Huggler

Located in Bridgeport, CT

teeth. Label on verso reads, “Willi Huggler (Swiss, 1925-2016), Holzschnitzereien, Brienz, Schweiz

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20th Century Swiss Tribal Masks

Materials

Bone, Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Smoking Stand
19th Century Black Forest Carved Smoking Stand

19th Century Black Forest Carved Smoking Stand

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

, Switzerland Size: 38" H; 18" x 14". The idea behind the marvelous success of Brienz wood carving was quite

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Tray Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Black Forest Carved Oak Newel Post Finial Form of a Dog w/ Shield
19th Century, Black Forest Carved Oak Newel Post Finial Form of a Dog w/ Shield

19th Century, Black Forest Carved Oak Newel Post Finial Form of a Dog w/ Shield

Located in Atlanta, GA

tradition of the Brienz region in Switzerland, known for its virtuosic woodcarving of animals and domestic

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Glass Vase ca. 1900s
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Glass Vase ca. 1900s

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Glass Vase ca. 1900s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

bear holding an Art Nouveau glass vase in his hands. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland, around 1900. Very

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Blown Glass

Fine Carved Statue of a Staghound, circa 1920
Fine Carved Statue of a Staghound, circa 1920

Fine Carved Statue of a Staghound, circa 1920

Located in Berghuelen, DE

as half relief out of one piece of nutwood. Made in Brienz, Switzerland circa 1920. The tradition of

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

the original invoice from Kunstmobelfabrik H Spring of Interlaken. Swiss, probably Brienz, circa 1927

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Wood

Large Black Forest Carved Poacher Sculpture with Chamois, Circa 1900
Large Black Forest Carved Poacher Sculpture with Chamois, Circa 1900

Large Black Forest Carved Poacher Sculpture with Chamois, Circa 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

executed ca. 1900 in the area of Brienz, Switzerland. Measures: Width 23.62" (60cm) Height 53.94" (137cm

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Salt and Pepper Bowl with Wooden Carved Bear
Antique Salt and Pepper Bowl with Wooden Carved Bear

Antique Salt and Pepper Bowl with Wooden Carved Bear

Located in Berghuelen, DE

of pressed glass with tiny carved Black Forest bear on top. Manufactured in Brienz, Switzerland

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Serving Pieces

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

desk set for small utensils. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland around 1920. Very good condition. The

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog
Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog

Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog

Located in Haarlem, NL

. Made during the mid-late 1800s, in the Brienz area of Switzerland. I have seen a lot of Black Forest

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Exceptional Black Forest Bear Umbrella Stand
Exceptional Black Forest Bear Umbrella Stand

Exceptional Black Forest Bear Umbrella Stand

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Black Forest carved bear umbrella stand. Brienz/Lucerne Switzerland bear standing on base. Comes

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Early 20th Century German Umbrella Stands

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Hand-Carved French Liqueur Stand
19th Century Black Forest Hand-Carved French Liqueur Stand

19th Century Black Forest Hand-Carved French Liqueur Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

the town of Brienz, Switzerland, but spread trough out Europe, with craftsmen in France, Germany and

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Antique 1880s French Black Forest Barware

Materials

Crystal

circa 1900 Miniature Model of a Black Forest Bear Bench
circa 1900 Miniature Model of a Black Forest Bear Bench

circa 1900 Miniature Model of a Black Forest Bear Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

from the town of Brienz in Switzerland. By the end of the 19th century, the carvings had become the

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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Swiss Realistic Hand Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, 19th Century
Swiss Realistic Hand Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, 19th Century

Swiss Realistic Hand Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, 19th Century

By Brienz Switzerland

Located in Frisco, TX

A great looking hand carved original wooden Swiss deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a

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Antique 1880s Swiss Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Antler, Wood

Wooden Carved Bear with Engraved Glass Vase Made in Brienz Switzerland
Wooden Carved Bear with Engraved Glass Vase Made in Brienz Switzerland

Wooden Carved Bear with Engraved Glass Vase Made in Brienz Switzerland

Located in Geneva, CH

Wooden carved bear holding an engraved blown glass vase for alpine flowers Made in Brienz

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Hardwood

Swiss "Black Forest" Carved Dog Group, by Walter Mader, circa 1900
Swiss "Black Forest" Carved Dog Group, by Walter Mader, circa 1900

Swiss "Black Forest" Carved Dog Group, by Walter Mader, circa 1900

Located in Aspen, CO

A finely carved dog group by Walter Mader of Brienz Switzerland. Carved in the form of a tired

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Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest More Furniture and Collectibles

Black Forest Chair
Black Forest Chair

Black Forest Chair

Unavailable|$2,000

Black Forest Chair

By Black Forest

Located in Janvry, Essonne

Brienz (Switzerland).

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Antique 1860s Swiss Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Linden Wood Centre Table with Tri-Form Base
Black Forest Carved Linden Wood Centre Table with Tri-Form Base

Black Forest Carved Linden Wood Centre Table with Tri-Form Base

Located in Suffolk, GB

. The small village of Brienz in The Swiss Alps is particularly known for superbly and finely carved

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Black Forest Finely Carved Linden Wood Figure of a Chamois
Late 19th Century Black Forest Finely Carved Linden Wood Figure of a Chamois

Late 19th Century Black Forest Finely Carved Linden Wood Figure of a Chamois

Located in Suffolk, GB

Switzerland. The small village of Brienz in The Swiss Alps is renowned for superbly and finely carved

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Finely Carved Linden Wood Black Forest Cows, by Huggler
Pair of 19th Century Finely Carved Linden Wood Black Forest Cows, by Huggler

Pair of 19th Century Finely Carved Linden Wood Black Forest Cows, by Huggler

By Johann Huggler

Located in Suffolk, GB

stubbornness. The small village of Brienz in The Swiss Alps is renowned for superbly and finely carved

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Carved American Eagle Sculpture
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Carved American Eagle Sculpture

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Carved American Eagle Sculpture

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

are either made in the black forest region of Germany or more often than not the Brienz area of

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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Carved Marquetry Table Swiss Brienz 1900
Carved Marquetry Table Swiss Brienz 1900

Carved Marquetry Table Swiss Brienz 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

goat herder with wife and mountain goat. executed ca. 1900, swiss brienz.

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Wooden Carved Bear Decanter Stand Swiss Brienz, 1900
Wooden Carved Bear Decanter Stand Swiss Brienz, 1900

Wooden Carved Bear Decanter Stand Swiss Brienz, 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

on his back. With decanter and six shot glasses. Executed, circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. (Height without

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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Great Carved Wood Hunter with Maid, Swiss Brienz
Great Carved Wood Hunter with Maid, Swiss Brienz

Great Carved Wood Hunter with Maid, Swiss Brienz

By Johann Huggler

Located in Berghuelen, DE

detailed and outstanding woodcarving - probably carved by johann huggler (1861-1943), swiss brienz ca. 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Wood Bear Bench, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Antique Carved Wood Bear Bench, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900

Antique Carved Wood Bear Bench, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

backrest. Two large bears holding the seat. Executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Antique Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900

Antique Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

large three with her cub sitting in the branches. Executed, circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. Height mother bear

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900

Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

her cub hanging in the branches. Executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. Measures: Height mother bear 39.4

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Umbrella Stands

Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Hare Coat Hook With Music, Swiss Brienz
Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Hare Coat Hook With Music, Swiss Brienz

Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Hare Coat Hook With Music, Swiss Brienz

Located in Berghuelen, DE

a whimsical handcarved hunting hare whip holder / coat hook. executed ca. 1900, swiss - brienz

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

carved wood mountain goats mantle clock swiss brienz
carved wood mountain goats mantle clock swiss brienz

carved wood mountain goats mantle clock swiss brienz

Located in Berghuelen, DE

order. manufactured in brienz, switzerland ca. 1900.

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Clocks

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood Cow, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Large Carved Wood Cow, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900

Large Carved Wood Cow, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

a large detailed carved wood cattle, brienz ca. 1900.

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

detailed carved wood deer statue, swiss brienz ca. 1900
detailed carved wood deer statue, swiss brienz ca. 1900

detailed carved wood deer statue, swiss brienz ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

a large excellent carved wood deer statue. executed in brienz, switzerland ca. 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Black Forest Carved Wood Hunter Hare Coat Hook, Brienz
Black Forest Carved Wood Hunter Hare Coat Hook, Brienz

Black Forest Carved Wood Hunter Hare Coat Hook, Brienz

Located in Berghuelen, DE

a whimsical handcarved hunting hare whip holder / coat hook. executed ca. 1900, swiss - brienz.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Eagle and Chamois Group, Brienz, circa 1900
Black Forest Eagle and Chamois Group, Brienz, circa 1900

Black Forest Eagle and Chamois Group, Brienz, circa 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

peak. the mother chamoise is defending her baby against the eagle. executed circa 1900, swiss brienz.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Walnut Edelweiss Chairs, Swiss, 1900
Pair of Walnut Edelweiss Chairs, Swiss, 1900

Pair of Walnut Edelweiss Chairs, Swiss, 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

and floral ornaments. executed ca. 1900, swiss brienz. (the center paintings at the seating surface

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Umbrella Stand Swiss 1900
Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Umbrella Stand Swiss 1900

Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Umbrella Stand Swiss 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

metal drip pan. executed ca. 1900, swiss brienz. a great collectors piece.

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Umbrella Stands

Materials

Wood

Carved and Inlaid Walnut Children Chair with Musical Work, Swiss, 1900
Carved and Inlaid Walnut Children Chair with Musical Work, Swiss, 1900

Carved and Inlaid Walnut Children Chair with Musical Work, Swiss, 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

and floral ornaments. Tilt-seat, inside a musical clock. Executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Nutwood

a pair carved game plaques with deer and ibex, swiss ca. 1890
a pair carved game plaques with deer and ibex, swiss ca. 1890

a pair carved game plaques with deer and ibex, swiss ca. 1890

Located in Berghuelen, DE

and game utensils. executed in Switzerland, Brienz ca. 1890. (deer horns perfectly restored.) width

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Eagle Clock with a Pair of Sidepieces Swiss 1900
Carved Wood Eagle Clock with a Pair of Sidepieces Swiss 1900

Carved Wood Eagle Clock with a Pair of Sidepieces Swiss 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

chamois at his feet. the two side pieces show a chamois and an ibex. a very detailed carving. swiss

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Clocks

Materials

Wood

black forest wooden carved dwarf matchbox holder
black forest wooden carved dwarf matchbox holder

black forest wooden carved dwarf matchbox holder

Located in Berghuelen, DE

a lovely carved wood dwarf with matchbox holder on his back. swiss, brienz ca. 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Picture Frames ca. 1890
Pair of Carved Wood Picture Frames ca. 1890

Pair of Carved Wood Picture Frames ca. 1890

Located in Berghuelen, DE

a rare pair of carved picture frames, designed as roses wood with thorns. executed ca. 1890, swiss

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Thermometer with Carved Dwarf
Antique Black Forest Thermometer with Carved Dwarf

Antique Black Forest Thermometer with Carved Dwarf

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A Black Forest wooden carved thermometer with dwarf executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. displaying

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Swiss Brienz For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Swiss brienz you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Swiss brienz for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and nutwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Swiss brienz, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Swiss brienz bearing Victorian or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Brienz Switzerland and Peter Trauffer each produced at least one beautiful Swiss brienz that is worth considering.

How Much is a Swiss Brienz?

Prices for a Swiss brienz can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $405 and can go as high as $53,794, while the average can fetch as much as $2,625.