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Black Forest Carving of a Cow
Ropeworks Antiques
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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques

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Black Forest Carving of a Cow

19th century
Description

A fine Black Forest carving of a cow in the manner of Johann Huggler.

In Linden wood and standing on a Walnut base.

12” long, one horn replaced and tip of tail lacking.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire

Delivery included to mainland UK addresses.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Black Forest Cow Carving to the 19th Century.

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SA1061843
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Shop is not open all the time and it is advised that if you are travelling far then it is best to call first.

Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

Keys present only if stated.

Description
A fine Black Forest carving of a cow in the manner of Johann Huggler.

In Linden wood and standing on a Walnut base.

12” long, one horn replaced and tip of tail lacking.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire

Delivery included to mainland UK addresses.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Black Forest Cow Carving to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1061843
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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A detailed 19th-century carved wooden cow featuring an upturned head with a cowbell around its neck, standing on a carved naturalistic terrain base.
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Archive I A detailed 19th-century carved wooden cow featuring an upturned head with a cowbell around its neck, standing on a carved naturalistic terrain base.

Black Forest Carving of a Cow

Archive II A detailed 19th-century carved wooden cow featuring an upturned head with a cowbell around its neck, standing on a carved naturalistic terrain base. View II
Archive III A detailed 19th-century carved wooden cow featuring an upturned head with a cowbell around its neck, standing on a carved naturalistic terrain base. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A detailed 19th-century carved wooden cow featuring an upturned head with a cowbell around its neck, standing on a carved naturalistic terrain base.
Archive V A detailed 19th-century carved wooden cow featuring an upturned head with a cowbell around its neck, standing on a carved naturalistic terrain base. View V
Archive VI A detailed 19th-century carved wooden cow featuring an upturned head with a cowbell around its neck, standing on a carved naturalistic terrain base. View VI
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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
Location
The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
Items For Sale 275
Items Sold 1,678
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
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Location: The Old Ropeworks, Kennet Place , Marlborough, SN8 1NG, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
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A detailed 19th-century carved wooden cow featuring an upturned head with a cowbell around its neck, standing on a carved naturalistic terrain base.
Black Forest carving of a cow
Ref: SA1061843
A detailed 19th-century carved wooden cow featuring an upturned head with a cowbell around its neck, standing on a carved naturalistic terrain base.
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Originating in the Brienz region of Switzerland during the early 19th century, Black Forest wood carving developed as a artisan craft specialising in naturalistic representations of native flora and fauna.

Craftsmen predominantly utilised native European hardwoods such as lindenwood (lime), walnut, and pearwood, which allowed for intricate detail and deep relief carving.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-tool gouge marks, realistic anatomical muscle structures, textured fur or skin detailing, and naturalistic carved bases typical of Swiss woodcraft.

These wooden sculptures add tactile texture and natural history interest when positioned on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard in rustic or eclectic interior schemes.

Dust regularly with a dry soft brush or microfibre cloth, avoid placement near central heating radiators or direct sunlight, and apply a clear natural beeswax polish periodically to maintain moisture.
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