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19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Casket
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19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Casket

19th century
Sold 6 November 2025 · Martlesham Antiques
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A superb quality 19th Century black forest caved wood casket, having wonderful crisp carving throughout, the hinged top lifting up to reveal a large compartment space, has the original key and lock, the top itself has a multi moulded edge with floral carving and an oval plaque at the centre with an ornate carved scene of a fox on a rock formation looking down on a couple of birds, the front of the box there is a shaped panel depicting a hunting scene incorporating a fox and hound and various foliage, the back of the box has the same shaped panel but with floral carving and a rifle, with the sides of the box having a carved head of a fox one side and the other side a carved head of a hound, supported on carved scroll and floral feet. Lovely intricate carving and on great condition. Circa 1870.

12" x 8" x 11" high

31cms x 20cms x 28cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Black Forest Carved Casket to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1171144
Dealers Internal Reference
3722
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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 19th Century black forest caved wood casket, having wonderful crisp carving throughout, the hinged top lifting up to reveal a large compartment space, has the original key and lock, the top itself has a multi moulded edge with floral carving and an oval plaque at the centre with an ornate carved scene of a fox on a rock formation looking down on a couple of birds, the front of the box there is a shaped panel depicting a hunting scene incorporating a fox and hound and various foliage, the back of the box has the same shaped panel but with floral carving and a rifle, with the sides of the box having a carved head of a fox one side and the other side a carved head of a hound, supported on carved scroll and floral feet. Lovely intricate carving and on great condition. Circa 1870.

12" x 8" x 11" high

31cms x 20cms x 28cms high

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Black Forest Carved Casket to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1171144
Dealers Internal Ref
3722
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A rectangular carved wooden box featuring high-relief hunting dog motifs on the front panel and a sculptural animal group on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Casket

Archive II A rectangular carved wooden box featuring high-relief hunting dog motifs on the front panel and a sculptural animal group on the lid. View II
Archive III A rectangular carved wooden box featuring high-relief hunting dog motifs on the front panel and a sculptural animal group on the lid. View III
Archive IV A rectangular carved wooden box featuring high-relief hunting dog motifs on the front panel and a sculptural animal group on the lid. View IV
Archive V A rectangular carved wooden box featuring high-relief hunting dog motifs on the front panel and a sculptural animal group on the lid. View V
Archive VI A rectangular carved wooden box featuring high-relief hunting dog motifs on the front panel and a sculptural animal group on the lid. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular carved wooden box featuring high-relief hunting dog motifs on the front panel and a sculptural animal group on the lid. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular carved wooden box featuring high-relief hunting dog motifs on the front panel and a sculptural animal group on the lid. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular carved wooden box featuring high-relief hunting dog motifs on the front panel and a sculptural animal group on the lid. View IX
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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
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The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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A rectangular carved wooden box featuring high-relief hunting dog motifs on the front panel and a sculptural animal group on the lid.
19th Century black forest carved wood casket
Ref: SA1171144
A rectangular carved wooden box featuring high-relief hunting dog motifs on the front panel and a sculptural animal group on the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCaskets and Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBlack Forest
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHunting dogs, Animal sculpture, Scroll feet
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

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Black Forest wood carving originated in the Brienz region of Switzerland during the 19th century, developing into a thriving industry for tourists seeking highly detailed, nature-inspired decorative items.

These pieces were typically crafted from native European softwoods and hardwoods like lime, walnut, and pear, utilizing hand-carved relief panels and applied sculptural elements assembled with traditional joinery.

Authenticity is determined by the deep hand-carved detailing, naturalistic animal subjects, appropriate patination of the wood, and period construction techniques rather than mechanical production marks.

Place the box on a flat surface such as a side table, mantelpiece, or bookshelf to add texture, historical depth, and organic form to a contemporary room scheme.

Maintain stable humidity and temperature away from direct sunlight, dusting gently with a soft, dry brush and occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax to protect the finish.
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