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ANTIQUE A&C mantle clock STICKLEY ERA w6091 SALE SALE SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Arts & Crafts Mantle Clock - W6091 This is an antique Arts & Crafts mantle clock in very good condition. It is most likely from Europe and is in working condition.
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Swiss Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Miniature Silver gilt and Pink Guilloche enamel Sub miniature Carriage Clock
Located in London, GB
A superb silver gilt and pink guilloche enamel carriage or boudoir clock with overpainted swags of flowers. Superb engine turned design is highlighted over the hand painted swags of ...
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1910s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

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Silver, Enamel

Lotschental , folk art , Masque Valais
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Lotschental, folk art , masque Valais.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Decorative Objects

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Wood

Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950 A vintage statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzerlan...
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Mid-20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Mantel Clock with Cherubs and Bird
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your buffet or mantel with this monumental antique fruitwood clock. Crafted in Switzerland, circa 1860, the masterpiece time keeper features two hand carved seated cherubs holding a grape basket with a duck, frog and reed decor underneath. The center face has blue enamel roman numbers, and the clock mechanism has been cleaned and checked by our clock expert, and is in very good working order. This important clock...
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Mid-19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

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Enamel

1960's Jakob Gelzer hand made ceramic vase
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Hand Made Ceramic Vase from the Swiss Ceramisist, Jakob Gelzer. With grey & black glaze. With makers bird motif on base. Designer: Jakob Gelzer Producer: Jakob Gelzer Keramik,...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of three antique Black Forest hand carved walnut wood hinged ink wells with glass insert eyes. Made during the mid-late 1800s, in the Brienz area of Switzerland. I have seen ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Willy Guhl Concrete Box with Lid, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural concrete crate by Willy Guhl. Handmade in Switzerland, in the 1960s. Rounded rectangular frame with indented ridge. With matching removable lid/cover. Great for outside st...
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1960s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

1920s Art Deco Pendulum Wall Clock in Lacquered Wood Case Mechanism Fex Zurich
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1920s Art Deco pendulum wall clock, in lacquered wood case mechanism Fex ZURICH, silent and fully functional. Hands and hour mark in gilded brass. Wi...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Swiss Decorative Objects

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Wood

Homage to Newton Figurative Sculptures by Salvador Dalí 1981
Located in Madrid, ES
This sculpture, Homage to Newton, was cast by the Perseo Foundry in Mendrisio, Switzerland, using the lost-wax casting method from a mold made from Salvador Dalí's original work, cre...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Danish Hardwood Wall Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
Wooden frame with wooden clock face and brass hands and indexing. Made in the 1960s in Denmark Perfect original working condition and after a profe...
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1960s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Willy Guhl Small Bowl Planter, 1950s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1950s planter bowl designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and Industrial Design Pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Sculpted from fiber cement which has slowly weathere...
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1950s Industrial Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

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Cement

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s Item e7286 A nicely carved Black Forest bear desk set for small utensils. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland around 1920. Very good ...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Head Lidded Tobacco Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of large scale, the well-delineated and intricately carved head of a dog with hat motif lid; the expressive face with glass eyes and large snout; most likely from the Black forest ar...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Wilhelm Kienzle Tool Box for Mewa, circa 1950, Switzerland
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Wilhelm Kienzle tool box for MEWA, circa 1950, Switzertland. Yellow and grey lacquered metal. Black handle, black hammer and pliers patterns. Original good condition. Dimensi...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Swiss Arts & Crafts Brown Green Blue Thoune Majolica Note/Match Holder
By Thoune
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Arts & Crafts Majolica art pottery rare note/match holder, made by the Swiss factory Thun / Thoune, circa 1910s. This note/match holder, entirely handcrafted and hand-painted, is decorated with a modern Eastern accent...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica

Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s A vintage statue of a Black Forest walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with na...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Black Forrest Carved Black Walnut Toothless Man Motif Hanging Match Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Black Forrest Carved Black Walnut Toothless Man Motif Hanging Match Holder Swiss, Later 19th Century A whimsical and intricately hand-carved piece from the Black Forest region, this hanging match holder features a realistically carved black walnut portrait of a smiling toothless man, or possibly a Satyr. Dating back to the later 19th century, this piece showcases the craftsmanship and charm of the era. The carved wood head portrait measures 3 inches wide, 3 inches high, and 2 inches deep, capturing the expressive details of the toothless man's face. Mounted on a beveled shield backplate, this match holder exudes a sense of whimsy and character. The brass ring holder adds a practical element, allowing for easy access to the matches. This match holder is designed to hold numerous standard 1.5-inch long matches...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Bear Mother and Baby Set Hand Crafted
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Set of Two Hand Carved & Hand Painted Black Forest Bear Mother & Baby Figurines. 1800's. Befit With Glass Beaded Eyes Largest bear dimensions Height 16cm I Width: 30cm I Depth: 12cm
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19th Century Late Victorian Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Glass

Circa 1900 Black Forest Carved Wall Plaque
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 chamois trophy plaque from Switzerland. The wooden plaque is expertly hand carved. These smaller trophy plaques are great to use in a grouping.
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Early 1900s Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Antler, Fruitwood

Ceramic Sculpture Vase by Weiss, Signed 1972
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Petra Weiss, born in Cassina d'Agno near Lugano, feeling this call of the sea innately, in Tremona, lives the artistic atmosphere of the atelier of a great Swiss sculptor, whom I had...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Secticon table clock by Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rivoli, IT
Table clock designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and Bruno Morassutti in 1956 for the Swiss company Le Porte-Echappement Universel. Black plastic frame, battery-operated movement.
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1950s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Unique Mannequin Pop Art Fashion Sculpture, Schläppi Switzerland 1960's
By Schlappi
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique Pop Art Fashion mannequin. Made by Schlappi circa 1960's.
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1960s Space Age Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Fiberglass

Untitled No. 49 Vase by Marea Hildebrand
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled No. 49 Vase by Marea Hildebrand Handmade Dimensions: D 32 x W 32 x H 37 cm Materials: Stoneware with slip. Marea Hildebrand (b. 1989) is a Zurich-based ceramic artist with...
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2010s Post-Modern Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century Black Forest Cigar Holder of a Bear Holding a Barrel
Located in San Francisco, CA
the hand-carved standing bear with forward gaze and glass eyes holding a barrel for matches in front of a larger barrel for cigar storage; all over an oval carved base fitted with a ...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Finely Carved Wood Chamois with Glass Vase, Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely carved wood chamois with glass vase, Brienz, circa 1900. A delicately hand carved wood sculpture of a chamois standing on a rocky base with three stump which features an antique glass vase inset. A very detailed and natural carving excecuted by one of the Swiss woodcarvers from the area of Brienz, circa 1900. The tradition of wood carving...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Blown Glass

19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand-carved black forest humidor with a figure of a dog and cat. The cat is atop a barrel, which has a lid which lifts to reveal a compartment for tobacco. The barrel is sitting on a base with hand-carved sticks and logs and an upside down hunting hat...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Candle Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand carved candle holder/candlestick, circa 1900. Black Forest sculptural art originates from the small mountain town Brienz, Switzerland co...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

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Wood

Circa 1900 Black Forest Carved Wall Plaque
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 chamois trophy plaque from Switzerland. The wooden plaque is expertly hand carved. These smaller trophy plaques are great to use in a grouping.
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Early 1900s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Antler, Fruitwood

Black Forest Wood Carving of an Ibex
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An imposing ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of an Ibex, standing on a rocky outcrop with realistically carved ribbed antlers and rippling fur.
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle, perched on a tree stump with wings outspread and the head turned to the right, with black stain...
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Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Set of 3 Sculptural Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 sculptural standing triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Can be placed upside down or right side. up. Each planter has a solid base to balance the wei...
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1960s Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

19th Century Swiss Carriage Clock, with Quartet Repetition
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Clock in fine, gold-plated brass c...
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Early 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base by Jean Jacques Porret, 1983
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fascinating bronze sculpture standing on a black marble base by Jean Jacques Porret depicting an abstract yet minimalist figure. *Signed and dated ...
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1980s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

A pair of fine Black Forest hand carved linden wood bears, Swiss circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This delightful pair of Swiss/ German black forest carved linden wood seated bears is rarely available as an original pair. They are beautifully hand carved and are left and right ha...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

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Wood

Fine Carved Statue of a Staghound, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fine Carved Statue of a Staghound, circa 1920 A wooden carved statue of a staghound. It is carved as half relief out of one piece of nutwood. Made in Brienz, Switzerland circa 1920....
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

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Wood

Rare 2 tier Swiss 19th century Black Forest Jewelry box hand carved Fox & bird.
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This incredibly rare two-tier Swiss Black Forest jewelry box is fully hand-carved from a single block of wood, making it a true masterpiece. What sets this box apart is its unique de...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

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Velvet, Wood

Antique 19th century Swiss Black Forest jelwery box with 3 birds hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This stunning 19th-century Black Forest jewelry box from Switzerland is a true masterpiece. Nearly 150 years old, the wood has developed a rich patina that enhances its beauty and ch...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Carmelo De Giorgio for Officina De Giorgio Linea Luce Table Candlestick
By De Giorgio
Located in San Diego, CA
The attention to detail is reflected in the high quality workmanship of this piece, Its been sanded, polished and finished by hand. Beautiful design on this candelabra piece of solid...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique Swiss Arts & Crafts Brown Green Blue White Thoune Enamel Ceramic Jug
By Thoune
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Arts & Crafts Majolica art pottery jug, made by the Swiss factory Thun/Thoune, circa 1910s. This jug, entirely handcrafted and hand-painted, is decorated with a modern Eastern accent...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica

Untitled No. 54 Vase by Marea Hildebrand
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled No. 54 Vase by Marea Hildebrand Handmade Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 32 cm Materials: Stoneware with slip. Marea Hildebrand (b. 1989) is a Zurich-based ceramic artist with...
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2010s Post-Modern Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Stunning Original Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Jewellery Box
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this rather lovely antique original circa 1880 black forest wood jewellery box A very good looking and well made piece, it is hand carved all...
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Edouard Chapallaz, Small Sandstone Single-Flower Vase, Signed by Swiss Artist Ed
By Edouard Chapallaz 1
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This small sandstone single-flower vase was made by French artist Edouard Chapallaz. This vase is signed by Swiss Artist Edouard Chapallaz and stamped CHAPALLAZ DUILLIER. Switzerland...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Shreve Crump & Low Boston Chinoiserie Decorated Tole Mantel Clock - Swiss Mov't
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swiss, retailed by Shreve Crump & Low Boston circa 1900. Edwardian mantel clock housed in a bell top case with raised chinoiserie scenes on a yellow ground resting on gilded block ...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Swiss Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Swiss Studio Pottery Green & Yellow Vase Pot Switzerland circa 1950s
By Martha Moser-Waber, Toepferei Maurachern
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Delightful little Mid-Century Modern vintage Swiss made vase attributed to Martha Moser-Waber (1914-2004) for Toepferei Maurachem circa 1950s. Beautiful colors of green, yellow and w...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Clay

Postmodern Swiss Granite Candleholder from Crea, Ticino, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Swiss Granite Candleholder from Crea, Ticino, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials:...
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20th Century Post-Modern Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Granite

Vintage Swiss Art Glass Candleholder from Hergiswiler Glas, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Swiss Art Glass Candleholder from Hergiswiler Glas, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark....
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20th Century Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand-carved humidor in the form of a dog's head. The dog is very whimsical with a hat, which lifts to reveal a compartment for storage and finished with a cigar and a bo...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

2 Art Deco Langenthal Ceramic Boxes with Geometrical Design
By Suisse Langenthal
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
2 Art Deco Langenthal ceramic boxes with geometrical design Size: D 10 cm, H 4 cm // D 8.5 cm, H 6.5 cm.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th Century Black Forest Carved Monkey Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Black Forest carved monkey sculpture.
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Music Box by Ducommun Girod playing 8 Tunes in a 2 per turn setting.
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very early fat cylinder music box. The mechanism has a 2 per turn setting, but plays 1 tune in 2 parts on the first revolution resulting in 7 tunes in total. The plane brass bedplate...
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Late 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

19th Century black forest carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
A wonderful and unique 19th Century black forest carving of an elderly man sitting on a tree trunk holding a newspaper, the front of the tree trunk encased behind a circular glass wi...
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

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Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor
Located in High Point, NC
19th century black forest humidor hand-carved in the shape of a dog's head. His hat lifts to reveal storage for tobacco or cigars. The carving on this piece is wonderfully detailed a...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood

Invertible Cube Signed, Colored and Handmade by Paul Schatz, 1898-1979
By Paul Schatz
Located in Munster, NRW
The invertible cube, signed, colored and handmade by Paul Schatz, 1898-1979. Anthroposoph, Artist & Mathematician, (authenticity confirmed by Paul Schatz Foundation). Measures...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

Lidded Box By Orfevrerie Jacob (Henri Jacob) - Geneva / Switzerland
By Henri Jacob
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Manufactured by Orfevrerie Jacob (Henri Jacob) - Geneva / Switzerland lidded box with relief enamel flowers on a textured ground. The interior with a fabric lined lid. Stamped on ver...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful concrete vase by Willy Guhl. Thick walls with years of patina in a soft blue color. Delicate and classic lines that start with a thin tapered base and rise to a billowed ou...
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1960s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

Carved Wooden Horse, Black Forest, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Horse in front of a trough, carved wood, work of great finesse and delicacy Good condition, restorations (almost invisible!) on the legs Black Forest, similar to the work of Huggle...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

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Wood

Art Nouveau Huge Porcelain Floor Amphora with Birds Gold Handles by J.Bünzli
By Johann Bünzli
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Art Nouveau huge porcelain floor amphora by J.Bünzli who was CEO of the famous German manufacturer KAHLA from ......
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1870s Art Nouveau Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

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