Group of Four Swiss 'Black Forest' Antler Trophy Mounts, 19th/20th Century

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About the Item

This set of four Swiss 'Black Forest' antler trophy mounts are composed of wooden backplates adorned with carved Alpine oak leaves and acorns. The largest mounted skull cap bears an inscription, decorative emblem of the cross and the date of the hunt. The three smaller mounts include a badge inscribed with the date and location. Antler trophy mounts were often made to commemorate a successful hunting party. The group dates to the late 19th/early 20th century, with the earliest dated 'December 1896'. The wood carving industry of Switzerland began in the town of Brienz in the 1800s where these carvings became a symbol of wealth and affluence. Intricately-carved benches, tables, and tablewares found their way into the homes of many elite and knowledgeable connoisseurs around the world. Spotlighted in the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia as well as the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, Black Forest became a world-renowned collector's category that still holds prominence today. During the Victorian Era, the popularity of depictions of wildlife in interior design grew rapidly as Black Forest wares became highly sought after in affluent homes. One of the most common examples of this desire for naturalistic decoration is the recurring inclusion of antler trophy mounts on the walls of sumptuous homes. When installed in large groups, these mounts create a striking visual that evokes the atmosphere of a Swiss chalet. Property from an East Coast Collector. In overall good decorative condition. Sound and ready to hang. Some antlers loose and would benefit from re-securing. With scattered minor marks, nicks, surface scratches and wear, as to be expected from age. Minor tiny losses and chips to peripheral carving. Overall rubbing and cracks to antlers.

Dimensions:
Height: 43 in (109.22 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 4
Materials and Techniques:
Antler,Wood
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th/20th Century
Condition:
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: SN00601966/0091stDibs: LU4595214395332

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