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Swiss Black Forest Bear Hand Carved Table Mirror

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From our Black Forest collection, we are delighted to introduced this superbly carved Black Forest Bear Table Mirror. The Black Forest Mirror is carved as a seated bear full of expression grasping a large tree branch with its paws. The tree branch curve up and seats an angled heat shaped mirror which is finished with blossoming flowers and naturalistic branches around the perimeter. The Black Forest Bear Table Mirror dates to the turn of the 20th century circa 1900. 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 (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.2 in (64 cm)Width: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 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. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Very Good antique condition – one repair to leg and two small losses to the top branch.
  • Seller Location:
    Newark, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: YERD1stDibs: LU6971244335692

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