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Place of Origin: Swiss
Willy Guhl Pair of Tulip Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of cement tulip planters by Willy Guhl, with very unique and original patina. Switzerland, 1960s. Each with drainage hole.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Pair of Tulip Planters
Willy Guhl Pair of Tulip Planters
$4,000 Sale Price / set
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19th Century black forest carving of a fox
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely ornate 19th Century black forest carving of a fox, sitting cross legged reading a book, the fox wearing a jacket and seems to be sitting on a rock with various foliage and a...
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carving a Dog Family
By Walter Mäder
Located in London, GB
A 'Black Forest' Dog Group The naturalistically carved limewood group shows the bitch couchant and her three playful pups; glass eyes are used in all the figures, in the manner of Walter Mäder...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Onyx Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco onyx clock.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx

1980s Gorgeous Swatch Phone "Pick me Up", Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Original astonishing Swatch phone "Pick me Up". In very excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon in the 80s for its am...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Restored Typewriter, Paillard, Switzerland, 1915
Located in Praha, CZ
The entire machine is expertly disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, all repaired and fully functional The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Cement

Finely Carved 'Black Forest' Pipe Stand
By Black Forest
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A finely carved "Black Forest' pipe stand. Carved Lindenwood with a single bear standing over a naturalistic base with the pipe holders and astray to fron...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Jaeger LeCoultre Gilt Brass and Black Glass Eight Day Mantel Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
A stylish and unusual Art Deco Jaeger LeCoultre gilt brass and black glass eight day mantel clock. Presented by Societe Maritime J. Pequin in 1952. The clock has a circular gilded...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Alpine Scandinavian Pewter Wine Can Flask Metalwork Decanter Flagon
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very evocative piece of decor, a real old world relic of nobility and or wealth. Noted as a Swiss Swirl Wine Can by last collector owner, but could also be Austrian or German made. V...
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18th Century Gustavian Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Attributed to GUSTAVE LOUIS BUCHET (1888-1963) Bronze statue "L'EFFORT"
By Gustave Buchet
Located in Ixelles, BE
Attributed to GUSTAVE LOUIS BUCHET (1888-1963) Bronze statue "L'EFFORT" or "L'ATHLETE". Description of the work The statue "L'EFFORT" or "THE MAN LIFTING A STONE" Attributed to Gust...
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20th Century Art Deco Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A Fine ‘Black Forest’ Walnut Eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine ‘Black Forest’ walnut eagle, shown perched on a rocky outcrop with the wings raised and the head turned to the right, Swiss, circa 1880.   
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1880s Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

19th century Swiss limewood carving of a man playing an instrument circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
A Black Forest hand-carved limewood figure portrays a young man from the medieval period dressed in a cloaked tunic and open-toed boots playing a set of traditional Swiss bagpipes ca...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Large Silver, Quartz and Glass Model of an Owl Attributed to Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
Large silver, quartz and glass model of an owl attributed to Asprey Swiss, c. 1975 Height 71cm, width 28cm, depth 30cm This exceptional owl sculpture, crafted around 1975, is attrib...
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20th Century Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Vermeil, Silver

60's willy gulh pot planter with patina
By Willy Guhl
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
"Marmite” planter by Swiss designer Willy Guhl, produced by Eternite in the 50s and 60s. Fiber cement cauldron-shaped structure resting on three feet. Very nice patina from the passa...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A superbly carved figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with great detail and retaining two large glass eyes. The hinged lid opens to reveal an inner ink chamber...
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1890s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

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

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Vinaigrette, Jean-Georges Rémond c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-19th Century Swiss 18k gold vinaigrette, of rectangular form with cut corners, the lid features a seated cherub draped in red silk, engaged in writing, framed by a deli...
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19th Century Other Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Black Forest Swiss 1900s Carved Wooden Fragment with Bear Motif and Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest period carved wooden fragment from the early 20th century, with bear motif. hand carved in Switzerland during the turn of the century, this wooden fragment features a ...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Rolex Vintage Table Top Display Mirror Burl Wood 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Munich, DE
Rolex burl wood frame adjustable mirror store display. Collectors item from seventies with old logo writing Rolex. A highly collectible piece and a must have for any watch lover or h...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Typewriter "tbm de Luxe", by UNIS, Bosnia, 1985
Located in Praha, CZ
Typewriter "tbm de Luxe" manufactured by UNIS, in the year 1985, in today's Bosnia. Made of metal and plastic. Repolished, cleaned, in original condition. Fully functional, package c...
Category

1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Gold and Enamel Box, Swiss Work
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular box with three tones of gold and royal blue enamel. The hinged lid is embellished with a multicolored gold medallion in relief featuring a bouquet of roses and tulips, se...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Alarm Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Norwich, GB
Jaeger -LeCoultre Alarm clock Fine quality gold plated strut case with raised engine turned ‘swirl’ effect rectangle holding the oval dial with baton m...
Category

1970s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx

1960s Large Red Willy Guhl Rectangular Concrete Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted by willy guhl in switzerland during the 1960s, these rectangular concrete box planters exhibit a weathered rich red paint, adorned with a beautifully aged patina. Measuremen...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Skeleton Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
Stunning Jaeger LeCoultre inline skeleton clock, parading a clean minimalistic design suitable anywhere in the home, especially a table, mantelpiece or desk. Made with gilt brass and lucite, the beauty of these skeleton clocks is that you can see the 16 jewel Swiss movement working and it almost appears to be floating within the lucite. Owners of these iconic clocks...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Paul Bonifas white ceramic vase signed Lifas
By Paul Bonifas
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Paul Bonifas white decorative vase little damage see photo
Category

1930s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative wood vide poche
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Decorative wood vide poche
Category

1940s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

A ‘Black Forest’ walnut plaque of the “Lion of Lucerne”
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A ‘Black Forest’ walnut plaque of the “Lion of Lucerne”, of rectangular form with a recess showing a dying lion resting on two shields, the motto “Helvetiorum Fidei Ac Virtuti dei X ...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Golden Brass Türler Clock from Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Golden Brass Türler Clock from Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Design Türler Jaeger-LeCoultre clock in golden brass. Additional information: Material: Brass Color: Gold Design Period: 195...
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20th Century Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Willy Guhl Concrete Vases
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique set of concrete sculptures by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Concrete vases/planters rarely seen. Cool sculptural piece for indoors or outside. Great standalone piece of art. Gre...
Category

1960s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

Silver and enamel candy box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Silver and enamel candy box glass candy jar with silver lid and painted enamel on its lid Origin Switzerland Circa 1900 stamped 935 silver cap Guillo...
Category

Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Enamel

19th Century 'Black Forest' Bear
Located in London, GB
A 'Black Forest' Bear In naturalistically carved lindenwood, having glass eyes, head tilted aloft, prowls on all fours. From the Brienz Area. Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, Sw...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Black Forest Model of the Lion of Lucerne Dated 1867
By Bertel Thorvaldsen
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Black Forest model of the Lion of Lucerne dated 1867, after Bertel Thorvaldsen, carved from stained linden wood, the dying lion depicted beside two c...
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1860s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Candle Holder
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest candle holder with tree and standing chamois. Part of the Brienz Collection but not published. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Swi...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Modeled Bear Piano Stool, Late 20th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
A fantastic hand carved bear piano stool with extendable seat. It was hand carved in Switzerland, Brienz, circa 1890’s. Original glass eyes.
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Early 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular concrete vase by Willy Guhl. Extremely rare model. Slightly tapered neck with pronounced lip spout. Made of fiber cement. Painted in a beige color with years of patina. Beautiful texture and color with great presence. Excellent condition. Drainage holes in the base. Two available. Priced individually. Images 1-10 planter...
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1960s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

Shreve & Co. Mixed Metal Art Deco Table Clock, circa 1930's
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Table Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Nickle Brass Gilded Metal CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENTIONS / SIZE: 5 x 4 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / 8 Days DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Dial with Applied Breguet Numerals...
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1930s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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

Oak Bowl Burned and Brushed With Gold Leaf by Patrick Rapp
By Patrick Rapp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patrick Rapp free-hand turns objects, and is a teacher. He lives and works in Switzerland and began is studio career in 2006. 'With my objects I try to respond to the wood through ...
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2010s Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Swiss Brutalist wrought iron Candle Holder
Located in Bern, CH
Swiss Brutalist wrought iron candle holder dating from the 1960's. Made by W. Müller Metalfabrik, Ersigen, Switzerland. With placement for two candle holders. Original makers label ...
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1960s Brutalist Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Deer or Elk Head Wall Plaque or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed antique wall sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been done in Switzerland in approximately 1890 in the period Black F...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Softwood

Swiss Black Forest Carved Wooden Planter Box / Jardinière, circa 1895
Located in Evergreen, CO
Elegant from every angle, this beautiful wooden planter box (or jardinière in French) features elaborate carvings over a lattice background. The fro...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Swiss Andre Freymond Studio Art Pottery Vase
By André Freymond
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Huge thick glazed pottery vase by one of the famoust Swiss pottery artists André Freymond dating to the 1950s.
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Hand-Carved Swiss Black Forest Mantle Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest carved Swiss mantle clock with an eagle attacking a buck chamois, with one escaping below. Heavily carved with "natural" style base featuring rocks, trees, and foliage. Swiss movement. In working condition. Late 19th Century. 16"W x 8"deep x 22"H. Inventory: S105 Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of...
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Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Oak Bowl Burned and Brushed With Gold Leaf by Patrick Rapp
By Patrick Rapp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patrick Rapp free-hand turns objects, and is a teacher. He lives and works in Switzerland and began his studio career in 2006. 'With my objects I try to respond to the wood through...
Category

2010s Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ash Vase Brushed With White Cream by Patrick Rapp
By Patrick Rapp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patrick Rapp free-hand turns objects, and is a teacher. He lives and works in Switzerland and began is studio career in 2006. 'With my objects I try to respond to the wood through ...
Category

2010s Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Ash

Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art glass vase from the 1940s
By Orrefors
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art glass vase from the 1940s Beautiful Scandinavian designed Orrefors Graal crystal vase, a master piece created by the renowned Swedish designer Edw...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Antique ‘Black Forest’ Jardinière of Substantial Size
Located in London, GB
Constructed in a well carved lindenwood, rising from quadripartite feet, naturalistically, representing branches, supporting a tree form central column dressed with two storks and supporting a carved rope dressed rectangular plant trough...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Willy Guhl Cauldron
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful cauldron "Marmite" planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit Fantastic patina with bulbous shape and 2 handles Switzerland, 1960s
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1960s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

Heuer Racing Clock in New Old Stock Condition
By TAG Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: TAG Heuer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Car Rally Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Chrome CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 2 Inch X 2 Inch MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Heuer DIAL / HANDS: Original Dial and Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement I bought this clock many years ago and it was New, Old Stock at the time. In fact somewhere I should have the original box for it. But, do not hold me to it as I have no idea where it actually is. The Heuer Racing Clock...
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1960s Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome

Black Forest Wood Carving of a Mountain Goat
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A charming small ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of a mountain goat and her kids.    
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1890s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Othmar Zschaler Tourmaline Handle Letter Opener
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k and sterling by Othmar Zschaler, Switzerland. This letter opener has a striking visual presence showcasing Othmar Zschaller's flawless design sensibilities. The hand...
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1970s Organic Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Imhof Swiss 1950 Zodiacal Modernist 8 Days Desk Clock in Gilded Bronze and Glass
By Arthur Imhof
Located in Miami, FL
Desk clock designed by Arthur Imhof. Fabulous desk-table clock, created in Switzerland by the clocks makers house of Imhof, back in the 1950. This clock is very rare and has been ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Steel

Rare black Forest rooster inkwell 19th century Swiss glass eyes hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved displaying a dog wearing a hat and monocle. Detailed carving by a master carver. Comes w...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Nicole Freres Mozart music box
By Nicole Frères
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare Nicole Frères music box – exclusively playing Mozart Beautiful Swiss music box by Nicole Frères, made in the second half of the 19th century. Wooden case: Exterior features a r...
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Late 19th Century Other Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Monumental Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immense concrete vase by Willy Guhl in an adobe patina. Extremely rare model. Made of fiber cement. Decades of patina, moss and paint. Colors vary from adobe and white to green and d...
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1960s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

very rare universal geneve "big eye" uni compax.
By Universal Genève
Located in Munich, DE
very rare universal big eye ref. 84100/01. the rarest universal chronograph around. made for 4 years and not more than 200 pieces with black and white dial. a true icon.....
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear musician Statue
By Brienz Switzerland
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear musician Statue with glass eyes
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Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Hand-Carved Swiss Black Forest Mantle Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hand-carved Swiss Black Forest mantle clock. Featuring a large red stag standing on branch and stump natural base with foliage accents, with fence behind. In working condition. Clock face with white roman numerals and brass hands. Circa 1900. 18" x 4" x 22"H Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

1980s Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "Puzzle" with the Original Box, Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Puzzle" in excellent condition with the original box. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for ...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

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