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Swiss Hand Carved Antique Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar

$8,303.98
£6,000
€7,095.02
CA$11,366.32
A$12,730.88
CHF 6,624.30
MX$154,615.66
NOK 83,979.30
SEK 79,240.73
DKK 52,938.95
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VERY RARE SEATED DOG From our Black Forest collection, we are delighted to offer this rare Swiss Black Forest Carved Dog Tobacco Jar. The Tobacco Jar beautifully modelled with an oval rocky base surmounted by a seated dog with exceptional carving and glass eyes. The Dog features a hollowed body and is hinged around the shoulder which opens originally for storing tobacco. The Tobacco Jar an exceptionally rare model being carved as a seated dog and is not one we have seen before. The Swiss Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar dates to the late 19th century circa 1890. 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.
  • Creator:
    Black Forest (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
  • Style:
    Black Forest (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Newark, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: OADDOD1stDibs: LU6971245760942

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