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Unusual Antique 19th Century Victorian Black Forest Bear
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Unusual Antique 19th Century Victorian Black Forest Bear

19th century
Description

Unusual antique 19th Century Victorian Black Forest Bear with original beautifully etched glass bowl and glass eyes.

This beautifully carved bear makes a stunning centrepiece, it has been crafted and carved to the highest standards and is in lovely original condition,

Height : 20 cm (7.9 in)

Width : 30 cm (11.8 in)

Depth : 15 cm (5.9 in)

Dated 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Black Forest Bear Bowl to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1042147
Dealers Internal Reference
1880
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Unusual antique 19th Century Victorian Black Forest Bear with original beautifully etched glass bowl and glass eyes.
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This beautifully carved bear makes a stunning centrepiece, it has been crafted and carved to the highest standards and is in lovely original condition,.
London City Antiques

Height : 20 cm (7.9 in)

Width : 30 cm (11.8 in)

Depth : 15 cm (5.9 in)

Dated 1860

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Black Forest Bear Bowl to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1042147
Dealers Internal Ref
1880
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A 19th-century carved dark wood Black Forest bear lying on its back, holding a clear etched glass bowl with its paws.
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Archive I A 19th-century carved dark wood Black Forest bear lying on its back, holding a clear etched glass bowl with its paws.

Unusual Antique 19th Century Victorian Black Forest Bear

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Telephone 07834 270 128
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Stutton
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2SD
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A 19th-century carved dark wood Black Forest bear lying on its back, holding a clear etched glass bowl with its paws.
Unusual Antique 19th Century Victorian Black Forest Bear
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A 19th-century carved dark wood Black Forest bear lying on its back, holding a clear etched glass bowl with its paws.
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Originating predominantly in Brienz, Switzerland, during the 19th century, Black Forest carvings became famous for depicting wildlife, particularly bears. Craftspeople carved detailed domestic and decorative objects to sell to international tourists completing the Grand Tour.

These items were predominantly carved from native Swiss timber, such as linden wood, walnut, or pear wood, and stained to achieve a deep colour. Glass elements, such as bowls or liners, were frequently fitted to convert the carvings into functional serving pieces.

Authentic period pieces display crisp gouge marks from hand chiselling, realistic anatomical details, and natural wear patterns in the wood stain. Later reproductions often feature smoothed, machine-moulded surfaces and lack the depth of historic hand-carving.

Place the piece on a dark wood desk, console, or sideboard to serve as a functional catch-all dish or table centrepiece. Combining Victorian carved wood with structured books or contemporary ceramics creates a layered, eclectic decor scheme.

Dust the wood carving regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush to reach recessed areas, and apply beeswax polish sparingly to maintain timber hydration. The removable glass bowl should be washed separately by hand in tepid water with mild liquid soap.
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