Swiss Black Forest Wall Hung Bear Mirror

Rare Antique Swiss Black Forest carved musical child's chair circa 1890. The chair of novelty form beautifully carved with a naturalistic look. The chair carved as twin bears support...

Fine and rare Swiss Black Forest carved St. Bernard Dog relaxed laying down with its head resting. The figure carved from a single piece of wood beautifully sculptured with a natural...

The Gnome stands proud wearing a green apron, hooded top with a large stein in his right hand and his left hand resting in his pocket. The jar is hinged at waistline of the Gnome al...

Fine Swiss Black Forest eagle carving of substantial size. The eagle beautifully carved with exceptional detail throughout perched upon a rocky outcrop w...

The tobacco jar of unusually large size modelled as a humorous dog with its mouth open and tongue sticking out. The dog is highly detailed with individual carving lines for its hair, nose and paws finished with orange glass eyes. The tobacco jar hinges around the neckline of the dog to reveal the hollowed out centre for storing tobacco. The 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...

With Secret Compartments & Locks Cigar Cutter & Vesta Case From our Black Forest collection, we are delighted to offer this very rare and unusual Swiss Black Forest carving of a tob...

Large Swiss Black Forest carved entry or hall mirror with climbing bears both sides and pine boughs with pine cones at top and bottom. Carved by Swiss mas...

Antique, one of a kind and highly decorative, hand carved mirror. This beautiful, early 20th century, hand carved antique mirror is in gr...

This is one of a pair of incredibly skilfully carved beautiful mirrors, that replicate a border of branches wrapping around a curved bevelled original mirror. The carving is in very good original condition, with the mirror showing no signs of chips or cracks. The mirror carries all the age related wear you would want and expect to see with very slight delicate and decorative foxing as shown in the images. A very rarely seen and accomplished crafted collectible item that will work well, juxtaposed within a timeless and modern interior. Black Forest carvings usually depict forest animals, particularly bears, and also trees and foliage. A common misconception is that they originate from the Bavarian Black...

A Traditional style wall mirror, unbranded. Beveled edge mirror glass in an ornately carved wood frame with a crackle finish of gold gilt and black. Made in the USA, in the late 20th...

K0553 English Victorian overmantel mirror, having a replacement glass in beaded and carved gesso frame with leafy scrolls to the base. This antique mirror has been refinished in the ...

Stylish Victorian giltwood wall mirror / over mantel mirror with original glass with some foxing in rope decorated gilded frame. This antique mirror retains its original glass, parts...