607. Antique Vintage Ladys Black Forest German Wooden Jewelry Box Casket Rodent 19Ct

Absolutely stunning hand carved Swiss Black Forest possibly Walnut wood (sometimes confused with Irish Bog Oak from Ireland) Lady’s or Gentleman’s Jewelry Casket or Cigar Box of generous proportions. Mid to late Nineteenth Century.  

The slightly dome shaped hinged lid is lavishly decorated on top depicting a central birds nest containing three eggs which are about to be removed by two Rodents.

* Beautiful stylish box which offers multiple uses for Him or Her.

Condition: Good condition with nice surface patination, professionally cleaned and re-lines inside, nicely done. Lock is present and working lacking key. Some losses to carvings in a few areas.  

Width: (at base, an impressive) 12.75″ (32.5cm). Depth: (at base) 8” (20.5cm). Height: (entire closed) 6″ (13cm). 

Eur.1275.00.

Location: Dublin City, Ireland. 

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History of Black Forest Carving

Black Forest started with a humble cottage industry of Swiss carvers in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800’s the town had become the major employer of an entire skilled community.

The woodcraft is known for its highly detailed carvings of clocks, animals, people, boxes and plaques, often in a whimsical or romantic style. Swiss wood carvers became world renown and featured at many international exhibitions including the 1851 London Great Exhibition, Philadelphia in 1876, the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair and in Paris in 1900