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Black Forest Carved Owl Tobacco Jar

19th century
Sold 28 February 2025 · Willows Antiques and Interiors
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Description

Finely carved Black Forest tobacco Jar. Wonderful detail and patina to the piece which is in fabulous condition without damage.

Switzerland, circa 1890.

Height 30.5cm

Diameter of base 19.6cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
19.6cm (7.72")
Depth
19.6cm (7.72")
Declaration

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated this Carved Wood Owl Tobacco Jar to the 1890s.

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SA1124080
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Description
Finely carved Black Forest tobacco Jar. Wonderful detail and patina to the piece which is in fabulous condition without damage.

Switzerland, circa 1890.

Height 30.5cm

Diameter of base 19.6cm

Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
19.6cm (7.72")
Depth
19.6cm (7.72")
Date of Manufacture

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated this Carved Wood Owl Tobacco Jar to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124080
Willows Antiques and Interiors
Willows Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022
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A dark brown carved wooden Black Forest tobacco jar shaped like an owl with glass eyes, mounted on a circular wooden base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark brown carved wooden Black Forest tobacco jar shaped like an owl with glass eyes, mounted on a circular wooden base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Black Forest Carved Owl Tobacco Jar

Archive II A dark brown carved wooden Black Forest tobacco jar shaped like an owl with glass eyes, mounted on a circular wooden base. View II
Archive III A dark brown carved wooden Black Forest tobacco jar shaped like an owl with glass eyes, mounted on a circular wooden base. View III
Archive IV A dark brown carved wooden Black Forest tobacco jar shaped like an owl with glass eyes, mounted on a circular wooden base. View IV
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Willows Antiques and Interiors

Willows Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07748 520861
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317 Lillie Road
London
SW6 7LL
United Kingdom
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Willows Antiques and Interiors
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A dark brown carved wooden Black Forest tobacco jar shaped like an owl with glass eyes, mounted on a circular wooden base.
Black Forest carved owl tobacco jar
Ref: SA1124080
A dark brown carved wooden Black Forest tobacco jar shaped like an owl with glass eyes, mounted on a circular wooden base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTobacco Jar
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBlack Forest
  • MaterialWalnut, Lindenwood, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFeather detailing, Glass inset eyes, Naturalistic branch base
  • SizeH 30.5 cm (12 in) x W 19.6 cm (8 in) x D 19.6 cm (8 in)

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Black Forest wood carving refers to intricately carved wooden sculptures and decorative objects produced in the Swiss and German regions surrounding the Black Forest during the 19th and early 20th centuries, typically featuring wildlife and naturalistic motifs.

These pieces are predominantly crafted from native European softwoods and hardwoods, most notably lindenwood, walnut, and lime, often finished with hand-waxing and glass inset eyes for realism.

Authentic pieces exhibit meticulous hand-carved detail in the texture of fur or feathers, skilled anatomical proportions, hand-blown glass eyes, and age-appropriate patina such as subtle oxidisation and minor shrinkage cracks in the wood.

These characterful wooden objects add warmth and texture when styled on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or side tables, blending particularly well with dark academia, eclectic, or rustic interior design schemes.

Maintain antique carvings by dusting gently with a soft, dry brush and occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber, keeping them away from direct sunlight and sources of extreme heat to prevent wood splitting.
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