Black Forest:
Rabbits, Owls, Foxes and
Other Objects

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Owls, Bears, Rabbits, Foxes, Dogs, Cats, Monkeys, Boars, and Elf's.
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            Item
Number
Item
Description
   

BF-0661

The best walnut cat head nutcracker with a later display stand. Swiss c. 1900.

Size: 8 1/2" H (nutcracker only)

       

BF-0732

Black Forest carved hiking rabbit with a faux weaved basket strapped to its back. Swiss, Late 19th Century.

Size: 9 1/2" H x 5 3/4" L x 4" D

   

BF-0741

Two tone carved BF Swallow Key Rack. Similar example in Black Forest catalog p:165 ~ Swiss Carvings ~ The Art of the "Black Forest" 1820-1940.

Size: 7" H x 10" L

     

Amusing pose on these Black Forest Fox Bookends. French, 1930's.

Size: 10 1/2" H x 7" L x 5 3/4" D

 

BF-0749

Superb fine walnut carving of Black Forest Bull & Cow. Swiss, Late 19th Century.

Size: Bull ~ 7 1/2" H x 10" L x 3 1/4" D / Cow ~ 7" H x 9 1/2" L x 3 1/8"D

   

Good walnut carved fox hunter whipholder. Swiss, Late 19th Century.

Size: 13 1/2" H

     

BF-0763

Elegant carved "Horse in Motion" signed by Fritz Buri with a paper Albert Shild label underneath. Swiss, Late 19th Century.

Size: 9" H x 9" L x 3 5/16" D

   

BF-0789

Detailed walnut carving of a cattle family group (bull, cow & calf). Swiss, Late 19th Century.

Size: 6 1/2" H x 11" W x 6 1/8" D

   

BF-0791

Finely carved majestic Black Forest Bull on base. Swiss, Late 19th Century.

Size: 7" H x 7 1/2" L x 3 3/4" D

   

Black Forest dressed musical rabbit hunter whip holder with shoulder knapsack and gun strapped to its back. Music box has a key. Swiss, Late 19th Century.

Size: 18 1/2" H

   

BF-0833

RARE carved articulated BF “monkey ballerina” jumping jack. Swiss, Late 19th Century.

Size: 11" H

     

Oversized (18" H) finely carved Black Forest dressed fox hunter whip holder sporting a feathered hat, clutching a sword and gun strapped to its back with a music box. Swiss c. 1880.

     
     

Large & majestic walnut Black Forest "Great Horned Owl" tobacco jar ~ delicately carved feather details, color & patina. Swiss c. 1880.

Size: 12" H x 8 1/2" W x 7" D

     
     

"The Singing Owl" ~ Large carved Black Forest owl with open beak & glass eyes desk piece with flanking inkwells and pen rest. Great face on this owl & good carving overall. Swiss, Late 19th Century.

Size: 7" H x 12 1/2" L x 6 1/2" D

   

Finely carved young buck with glass eyes, detailed fur, front legs folded underneath recumbent Stag inkwell. Swiss, Late 19th Century.

Size:  10" H x 9" L.

 

Finely carved cute sitting Black Forest rabbit box (possibly inkwell) on a carved base. Swiss c. 1880.

Size:  6" H x 5 3/4" L x 3 3/8" D.

   

Finely carved fox with glasses & book on his lap. Desk inkwell & pen holder in two tone. Swiss c. 1800.

Size: 6" H x 8 14" L x 4 1/2" D

   

Well carved rabbit head plaque with glass eyes. Swiss, Late 19th Century.

Size: 13" H

   

Finely carved walnut Black Forest Owl tobacco box. Swiss c. 1880.

Size: 9" H x 6" W x 4 1/4" D

     

BF-0874

A pair of unusual models of walnut Black Forest owls, possibly bookends or wall displays. Swiss, Late 19th Century.

Size: 6 3/4" H x 6 5/8" L x 1 5/8" D

 

Carved small Black Forest Owl with center clock that pops out & works. Swiss c. 1900.

Size: 7 1/4" H


     

BF-0880

A finely carved small eagle with rich feather detail and a strong, alert presence. Flat‑backed for versatile display—hang it on a wall or stand it on a desk. Swiss, Late 19th Century.

Size: 7" H x 7" W

   

BF-0882

Carved Black Forest Rabbit sitting next to tree stump. Swiss c. 1900.

Size: 5" H x 4 5/8" W x 2 1/8" D

     

BF-0886

Finely carved special walnut tobacco box featuring a cat peering over the top and another peeking from the underside (not visible in this photo). A broom rests beside the box, and a smaller cat sits on the lid—a hinged match safe. Swiss, Late 19th Century.

Size: 10" H x 9 1/2" W x 6 7/8" D

     
   

BF-0888

Owl Black Forest Tobacco Box with glass eyes. Swiss, Late 19th Century.

Size: 6 1/2" H x 3" W x 4" D

 

FA-0768

Two-piece 19th C. carved in fruit wood PIG tobacco box / string dispenser. Head separated & tilted in the photo.

Size: 6 3/4" H x 3 1/2" W x 4 1/2" D

     

FO-0471

"Eagle on a ball" small walnut brackets pair. American .c 1910.

Size: 7" H x 14 3/4" W

     
                 

 

 

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