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19th Century Novelty Black Forest Bear Condiment Figure
Abersoch Antiques
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Abersoch Antiques

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19th Century Novelty Black Forest Bear Condiment Figure

19th century
Description

A charming little blackforest bear with cut crystal glass salt and pepper serve to the top.carved from one piece bear in upright pose.indistinct label to the underside of the glass bought privately.

Dimensions:

8cm tall

9cm wide

7cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Black Forest Bear Salt Cellar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1025911
Dealers Internal Reference
BLACKFOREST BEAR SALT
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Description
A charming little blackforest bear with cut crystal glass salt and pepper serve to the top.carved from one piece bear in upright pose.indistinct label to the underside of the glass bought privately.

Dimensions:

8cm tall

9cm wide

7cm deep

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Black Forest Bear Salt Cellar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1025911
Dealers Internal Ref
BLACKFOREST BEAR SALT
Abersoch Antiques
Abersoch Antiques
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Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

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A 19th-century carved wood Black Forest bear standing on four legs, supporting two faceted glass salt cellars on its back with a central metal loop handle.
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Archive I A 19th-century carved wood Black Forest bear standing on four legs, supporting two faceted glass salt cellars on its back with a central metal loop handle.

19TH CENTURY NOVELTY BLACK FOREST BEAR CONDIMENT FIGURE

Archive II A 19th-century carved wood Black Forest bear standing on four legs, supporting two faceted glass salt cellars on its back with a central metal loop handle. View II
Archive III A 19th-century carved wood Black Forest bear standing on four legs, supporting two faceted glass salt cellars on its back with a central metal loop handle. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A 19th-century carved wood Black Forest bear standing on four legs, supporting two faceted glass salt cellars on its back with a central metal loop handle.
Archive V A 19th-century carved wood Black Forest bear standing on four legs, supporting two faceted glass salt cellars on its back with a central metal loop handle. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century carved wood Black Forest bear standing on four legs, supporting two faceted glass salt cellars on its back with a central metal loop handle. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century carved wood Black Forest bear standing on four legs, supporting two faceted glass salt cellars on its back with a central metal loop handle. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century carved wood Black Forest bear standing on four legs, supporting two faceted glass salt cellars on its back with a central metal loop handle. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century carved wood Black Forest bear standing on four legs, supporting two faceted glass salt cellars on its back with a central metal loop handle. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century carved wood Black Forest bear standing on four legs, supporting two faceted glass salt cellars on its back with a central metal loop handle. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century carved wood Black Forest bear standing on four legs, supporting two faceted glass salt cellars on its back with a central metal loop handle. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century carved wood Black Forest bear standing on four legs, supporting two faceted glass salt cellars on its back with a central metal loop handle. View XII
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Abersoch Antiques

Abersoch Antiques
Telephone 07769 710 491 or 01758 613173
Location
10 Penlan Street
Pwllheli
North Wales
LL53 5DH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jadams
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 198
Items Sold 42
Abersoch Antiques
Abersoch Antiques
Verified Since Dec 2010
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Location: 10 Penlan Street, Pwllheli, North Wales, LL53 5DH, United Kingdom,
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/jadams
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Dec 2010
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198
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A 19th-century carved wood Black Forest bear standing on four legs, supporting two faceted glass salt cellars on its back with a central metal loop handle.
19TH CENTURY NOVELTY BLACK FOREST BEAR CONDIMENT FIGURE
Ref: SA1025911
A 19th-century carved wood Black Forest bear standing on four legs, supporting two faceted glass salt cellars on its back with a central metal loop handle.
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Originating primarily in the Brienz region of Switzerland during the 19th century, Black Forest woodcarvings became sought-after souvenirs and luxury household items. Craftsmanship focused heavily on realistic wildlife, with bears being the signature motif incorporated into functional items like condiment stands, inkwells, and umbrella holders.

These items are crafted using dense hardwoods such as Linden, walnut, or pearwood, hand-carved to capture detailed textures like animal fur. The functional salt or mustard receptacles are commonly made of cut glass, pressed glass, or fitted metal inserts.

Authentic period carvings display crisp, precise hand-chiselling details, particularly in the expression and fur. Natural aging results in a deep patina, subtle surface wear, and historic tool marks underneath, rather than the uniform finish seen in modern cast reproductions.

Such decorative tabletop pieces work well as accent objects on a dining table centre, sideboard, or mantelpiece. Integrating carved wooden antiques alongside contemporary tableware adds textural depth and historical character to modern dining settings.

Dust the carved wooden structure regularly with a soft, dry brush to clean deep crevices, applying a light coat of natural beeswax sparingly to preserve the wood finish. Removable glass cellars should be hand-washed separately in warm soapy water and thoroughly dried before replacing.
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