Black Forest BEAR WOODEN DECANTER with Bottle Carved Mid-Century Modern– c.1950

This is an awesome Black Forest Figural Wood Carved BEAR WOODEN DECANTER– circa 1950.

This BEAR WOODEN DECANTER:

- is dark brown in color (photographed in natural light, the photos appear lighter than actual color);

- is well modeled in deep relief with very good carving and detail;

- depicts a seated bear carved in Black Forest style;

- has an expressive face, a mouth with teeth, a metal pour spout, glass paperweight style eyes, and ears straight up;

- has a custom top with built-in pour spout and aerator; the head lifts/ twists off, and is tightly fitted to the bottle in the body. The base container the body of the bear sitting upright on hindquarters; the inside is hollowed out and contains the fitted glass bottle;

- has a flat underside base with built-in wood disc.

Dimensions:                        9.5 In. Tall x 4.9 In. Wide x 5.7 In. Deep

Weight:                                1 Lb., 14.0 Oz.

The estimated date is circa 1950.

The BEAR WOODEN DECANTER Black Forest is in very good condition. Condition status includes minimal normal wear and rubbing. Overall, this work is sound, having no chips, cracks, or major defects, and having had no apparent repairs or restorations. This item is sold as is, as described. Please see all photos which are a part of this description. Photos have been taken in indirect sunlight, reflections and lighting spots and shadows that may appear as irregularities do not necessarily indicate defects and are not necessarily chips, cracks, or discoloration.

IT IS NOTED THAT A SIMILAR ITEM WAS LISTED RECENTLY ON 1st DIBS, LIST PRICE $1,200.

Black Forest Carvings

In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800’s it had become the driving force for this industry in Switzerland and Germany. Swiss wood carvers became world renowned and featured at many international exhibitions. In Europe, Black Forest carvings (wares) became a symbol of luxury and wealth. The finest pieces of Black Forest carving were often found in Royal collections and elite collector’s homes (usually Victorian world travelers). 

Selling my personal collection of antiques: porcelain and pottery including French Faience, fine old nutcrackers and carvings, other objets d’Arte; interested to sell one at a time, or as a group in a collection. All inquiries welcome. Please bookmark this work; Listing Category and List Price are subject to change.

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