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Swiss Black Forest Bear Musical Child Chair Seat
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Rare Antique Swiss Black Forest carved musical child's chair circa 1890. The chair of novelty form beautifully carved with a naturalistic look. The chair carved as twin bears supporting the child's seat with open arms full of humorous expressions looking forward eagerly, to the seat stylised deep carvings with floral accents finish the piece with a simulated banding around the edges. The base of the seat hinged at the rear when lifted reveals the hidden music box contained beneath. The music box activated by an adjustable wire which moves when sat on releasing the flywheel playing a song throughout the seat and the room. Black Forest child's chars are very uncommon with the added value of having a musical box within makes this a very sought after piece. The chair is in excellent condition only with light wear visible from use. The musical box can be adjusted if required depending on use.
Notes Black Forest is a term used to describe the elaborate, realistic carvings of a vast array of wooden pieces such as clocks and animals. Our Black Forest collection at Jacksons Antique features varying objects of highly desirable carvings such as woodland animal Tobacco Jars. Our aim is to supply that breathtaking piece of Black Forest to add that special edge to any collection or home.
Commonly thought to originate from the Black Forest in Bavaria Germany, Black Forest carvings actually originate from Switzerland. The most recogniseable Black Forest carvings are usually bears carved amongst different pieces such as hat stands, tables and whimsical figures. Black Forest products can also be seen carved into other forest wildlife as well as clocks, music boxes and furniture although these are more uncommon making them highly desirable.
Black Forest items are usually very easy to identify due to the wood, colour and the subjects. Frequently the animals play instruments and can be incorporated into climbing trees, holding benches or begging as part of the Black Forest furniture. Each of the pieces are usually carved from a linden or walnut tree trunk and unsigned. However the earlier pieces can be seen to be signed by renowned carvers such as Johann Huggler and Ruef Brothers
Measurements (Centimetres) 46cm High x 59cm Wide x 30cm Deep -Seat Height 28cm
- Creator:Black Forest (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 18.1 in (45.98 cm)Width: 23.2 in (58.93 cm)Depth: 11.8 in (29.98 cm)Seat Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)
- Style:Black Forest (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Newark, GB
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