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Black Forest Hand-Carved Dog Head Tobacco Jar in the manner of Walter Mader

About the Item

How can this not make you smile? This well-carved antique Black Forest box of an expressive shaggy dog with glass eyes, forward gaze, open mouth and floppy ears all above raised paws; covered overall with a well-delineated coat
  • Attributed to:
    Walter Mäder (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Depth: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Black Forest (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. good antique condition with minor wear and nice patina; the hinge with some movement.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 606771stDibs: LU797041656262

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