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Early 20th Century Black Forest Wild Boars Head
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Wild Boars Head

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 April 2025 · Martlesham Antiques
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Description

A superb quality early 20th Century black forest linden wood carving in the form of a wild boar, lovely crisp carved figure head and having glass eyes, mounted on an ornate carved and shaped plaque incorporating various foliage. Circa 1920.

15" x 24" x 11" deep

38cms x 61cms x 28cms deep

Please note: Registered as exempt under the Ivory Act 2018

REF: R9DBV2MH

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Carved Wood Wild Boar Head to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1133128
Dealers Internal Reference
3705
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A superb quality early 20th Century black forest linden wood carving in the form of a wild boar, lovely crisp carved figure head and having glass eyes, mounted on an ornate carved and shaped plaque incorporating various foliage. Circa 1920.

15" x 24" x 11" deep

38cms x 61cms x 28cms deep

Please note: Registered as exempt under the Ivory Act 2018

REF: R9DBV2MH

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Carved Wood Wild Boar Head to the 1920s.

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1133128
Dealers Internal Ref
3705
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A detailed dark brown carved wooden wild boar head wall mount with glass eyes and inset tusks, mounted on an oak leaf plaque. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A detailed dark brown carved wooden wild boar head wall mount with glass eyes and inset tusks, mounted on an oak leaf plaque. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 20th Century Black Forest Wild Boars Head

Archive II A detailed dark brown carved wooden wild boar head wall mount with glass eyes and inset tusks, mounted on an oak leaf plaque. View II
Archive III A detailed dark brown carved wooden wild boar head wall mount with glass eyes and inset tusks, mounted on an oak leaf plaque. View III
Archive IV A detailed dark brown carved wooden wild boar head wall mount with glass eyes and inset tusks, mounted on an oak leaf plaque. View IV
Archive V A detailed dark brown carved wooden wild boar head wall mount with glass eyes and inset tusks, mounted on an oak leaf plaque. View V
Archive VI A detailed dark brown carved wooden wild boar head wall mount with glass eyes and inset tusks, mounted on an oak leaf plaque. View VI
Archive VII A detailed dark brown carved wooden wild boar head wall mount with glass eyes and inset tusks, mounted on an oak leaf plaque. View VII
Archive VIII A detailed dark brown carved wooden wild boar head wall mount with glass eyes and inset tusks, mounted on an oak leaf plaque. View VIII
Archive IX A detailed dark brown carved wooden wild boar head wall mount with glass eyes and inset tusks, mounted on an oak leaf plaque. View IX
Archive X A detailed dark brown carved wooden wild boar head wall mount with glass eyes and inset tusks, mounted on an oak leaf plaque. View X
Archive XI A detailed dark brown carved wooden wild boar head wall mount with glass eyes and inset tusks, mounted on an oak leaf plaque. View XI
Archive XII A detailed dark brown carved wooden wild boar head wall mount with glass eyes and inset tusks, mounted on an oak leaf plaque. View XII
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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
Location
The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/martlesham
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A detailed dark brown carved wooden wild boar head wall mount with glass eyes and inset tusks, mounted on an oak leaf plaque.
Early 20th Century black forest wild boars head
Ref: SA1133128
A detailed dark brown carved wooden wild boar head wall mount with glass eyes and inset tusks, mounted on an oak leaf plaque.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Plaques
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBlack Forest
  • MaterialLinden, Walnut, Glass, Bone
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsOak leaf backdrop, Glass inset eyes, Real bone tusks, Hand-chiselled fur texture
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

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Black Forest wood carving refers to intricately detailed wooden sculptures and furniture produced in the Brienz region of Switzerland and the Black Forest region of Germany, peaking in popularity during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Master artisans traditionally utilised native timbers such as linden, walnut, and oak, employing specialized chisels and gouges to create deep relief, realistic textures, and glass eyes for heightened realism.

Maintain these pieces by dusting gently with a soft, dry brush, avoiding direct sunlight, and keeping them away from extreme humidity fluctuations. Application of wax polish should be done sparingly and only when the timber appears dry.

Such sculptural wall art works effectively as a focal point in rooms embracing a masculine, rustic, or eclectic aesthetic, mounted on neutral walls to highlight the intricate wooden textures and craftsmanship.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-tooled chisel marks, naturalistic glass inset eyes, solid timber construction without modern fasteners, and characteristic signs of age such as patina and subtle shrinkage cracks in the wood.
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