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Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Stand
John Howkins Antiques
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Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Stand

1900 - 1920
Description

An attractive and decorative Black Forest tree hall stand. It has three carved bears consisting of the mother bear encouraging 1 cub to climb the tree the 2nd cub in the top of the tree. The branches forming coat hooks and mother bear is holding a branch which forms the holder for canes, walking sticks and umbrellas with realistic carved base. The whole hall stand is very well carved from native woods and all the bears have glass eyes. Swiss circa 1910. Condition - very good. Dimensions:- Height…76.5’’/ 194cm. Width…23’’/ 58.5cm. Depth…21’’/ 53.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £85.

Physical Dimensions
Height
194cm (76.38")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Carved Bear Hall Stand to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1119488
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24701
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Description
An attractive and decorative Black Forest tree hall stand.
It has three carved bears consisting of the mother bear encouraging 1 cub to climb the tree the 2nd cub in the top of the tree.
John Howkins Antiques

The branches forming coat hooks and mother bear is holding a branch which forms the holder for canes, walking sticks and umbrellas with realistic carved base. The whole hall stand is very well carved from native woods and all the bears have glass eyes. Swiss circa 1910. Condition - very good. Dimensions:- Height…76.5’’/ 194cm. Width…23’’/ 58.5cm. Depth…21’’/ 53.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £85.

Height
194cm (76.38")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Carved Bear Hall Stand to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1119488
Dealers Internal Ref
24701
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A tall dark wood hand-carved Black Forest hall stand featuring climbing bear figures, branch-form coat pegs, and an integrated umbrella ring with a drip pan base.
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Archive I A tall dark wood hand-carved Black Forest hall stand featuring climbing bear figures, branch-form coat pegs, and an integrated umbrella ring with a drip pan base.

Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Stand

Archive II A tall dark wood hand-carved Black Forest hall stand featuring climbing bear figures, branch-form coat pegs, and an integrated umbrella ring with a drip pan base. View II
Archive III A tall dark wood hand-carved Black Forest hall stand featuring climbing bear figures, branch-form coat pegs, and an integrated umbrella ring with a drip pan base. View III
Archive IV A tall dark wood hand-carved Black Forest hall stand featuring climbing bear figures, branch-form coat pegs, and an integrated umbrella ring with a drip pan base. View IV
Archive V A tall dark wood hand-carved Black Forest hall stand featuring climbing bear figures, branch-form coat pegs, and an integrated umbrella ring with a drip pan base. View V
Archive VI A tall dark wood hand-carved Black Forest hall stand featuring climbing bear figures, branch-form coat pegs, and an integrated umbrella ring with a drip pan base. View VI
Archive VII A tall dark wood hand-carved Black Forest hall stand featuring climbing bear figures, branch-form coat pegs, and an integrated umbrella ring with a drip pan base. View VII
Archive VIII A tall dark wood hand-carved Black Forest hall stand featuring climbing bear figures, branch-form coat pegs, and an integrated umbrella ring with a drip pan base. View VIII
Archive IX A tall dark wood hand-carved Black Forest hall stand featuring climbing bear figures, branch-form coat pegs, and an integrated umbrella ring with a drip pan base. View IX
Archive X A tall dark wood hand-carved Black Forest hall stand featuring climbing bear figures, branch-form coat pegs, and an integrated umbrella ring with a drip pan base. View X
Archive XI A tall dark wood hand-carved Black Forest hall stand featuring climbing bear figures, branch-form coat pegs, and an integrated umbrella ring with a drip pan base. View XI
Archive XII A tall dark wood hand-carved Black Forest hall stand featuring climbing bear figures, branch-form coat pegs, and an integrated umbrella ring with a drip pan base. View XII
Archive XIII A tall dark wood hand-carved Black Forest hall stand featuring climbing bear figures, branch-form coat pegs, and an integrated umbrella ring with a drip pan base. View XIII
Archive XIV A tall dark wood hand-carved Black Forest hall stand featuring climbing bear figures, branch-form coat pegs, and an integrated umbrella ring with a drip pan base. View XIV
Archive XV A tall dark wood hand-carved Black Forest hall stand featuring climbing bear figures, branch-form coat pegs, and an integrated umbrella ring with a drip pan base. View XV
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Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 475
Items Sold 3,810
John Howkins Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2010
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Location: The Grange, Hempnall Green, Norfolk, NR15 2NR, United Kingdom
Verified
Sep 2010
For Sale
475
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A tall dark wood hand-carved Black Forest hall stand featuring climbing bear figures, branch-form coat pegs, and an integrated umbrella ring with a drip pan base.
Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Stand
Ref: SA1119488
A tall dark wood hand-carved Black Forest hall stand featuring climbing bear figures, branch-form coat pegs, and an integrated umbrella ring with a drip pan base.
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Black Forest carving originated in the Brienz region of Switzerland during the early nineteenth century. Local woodcarvers developed a commercial tradition of creating naturalistic animal sculptures and rustic furniture, with bears becoming the signature motif.

Craftsmen predominantly utilised native European hardwoods such as linden wood (lime wood), walnut, and pear wood. These fine-grained timbers allowed for precise hand-carving before being stained and polished to a dark tone.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature deep hand-carving with visible tool marks rather than uniform machine production. Look for realistic anatomical proportions, age-appropriate surface wear, and natural patination across functional areas.

Positioning a dark carved stand in a hallway or foyer creates an immediate focal point against light, modern walls. Combining detailed historic timber work with minimalist architectural elements produces a balanced, curated aesthetic.

Dust the detailed carvings regularly using a soft, dry bristle brush. Apply clear beeswax polish sparingly to preserve the wood finish, and keep the item away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement or splitting.
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