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German Black Forest Carved Boar Bookends

$600
£455.27
€520.56
CA$838.04
A$931.78
CHF 486.53
MX$11,342.07
NOK 6,207.86
SEK 5,816.47
DKK 3,885.01
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About the Item

Pair of black forest carved boar bookends. The carving on these has excellent detail and craftsmanship. These were purchased by an army major that was stationed in Germany following WWII. We believe these were carved about that time.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Black Forest (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1946
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Mateo, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU953627615582

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