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Very Large Wooden Carved Bull Head from a Butchery ca. 1880
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Very Large Wooden Carved Bull Head from a Butchery ca. 1880
A very large wooden carved bull head. Formerly a shop decoration in a south German butcher's shop. Handcarved ca 1880, ears and horns original from a bull. The wooden plaque is decorated with carved butcher's tools like knive and meat choper. This rare and spectacular trophy head would be a great decoration for a restaurant, butcher's shop or study room. Very good original condition. Please contact us for a detailed condition report.
Measures:
Width: 37.01" (94cm)
Height: 25.59" (65cm)
Depth: 16.93" (43cm)
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artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are on display in a century-old barn in southern Germany, which we renovated ourselves. Antiques have been our passion since the 1980s. We ship worldwide, perfectly packaged and with a money back guarantee. This allows us to be your preferred partner for the Black Forest and ancient art.
- Dimensions:Height: 25.6 in (65 cm)Width: 37.41 in (95 cm)Depth: 16.93 in (43 cm)
- Style:Black Forest (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Very good original condition. Please contact us if you have specific questions.
- Seller Location:Berghuelen, DE
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