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Black Forest Pair of Amusing Carved Goldfish Bookends Circa 1900-20
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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Black Forest Pair of Amusing Carved Goldfish Bookends Circa 1900-20

1900 - 1920
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Black Forest Pair Of Amusing Carved Goldfish Bookends Circa 1900-20

The goldfish with glass eyes, standing on carved simulating waves.

In original very good used strong condition, with very nice old patination and warm colour.

Germany, circa 1900-20.

12cm high, 15cm wide, 7cm deep

Price: £175,—

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated these Black Forest Goldfish Bookends to the 1910s.

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SA1181477
Description
Black Forest Pair Of Amusing Carved Goldfish Bookends Circa 1900-20

The goldfish with glass eyes, standing on carved simulating waves.

In original very good used strong condition, with very nice old patination and warm colour.

Germany, circa 1900-20.

12cm high, 15cm wide, 7cm deep

Price: £175,—

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated these Black Forest Goldfish Bookends to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181477
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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Originating primarily in the Brienz region of Switzerland during the 19th and early 20th centuries, Black Forest carvings are renowned for detailed depictions of wildlife, flora, and whimsical animal figures executed in dense hardwoods.

Craftsmen predominantly used indigenous European timbers such as linden wood, lime wood, or walnut. Features such as eyes were frequently enhanced using inset coloured glass or beads.

Authentic pieces display distinct hand-tooling marks, detailed anatomical rendering, and natural patination from age. Inset glass eyes and signs of historical hand-finishing further indicate period origin.

Position them on a library shelf, study desk, or console table to add texture and organic figurative detail. The natural warm wood tones contrast effectively alongside contemporary hardback books.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry bristle brush to clean detailed crevices. Keep away from direct heat sources or high humidity, and occasionally nourish the timber with a natural beeswax polish.
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