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Antique Black Forest Mirror
The Ark Stores
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Antique Black Forest Mirror

19th century
For Sale by The Ark Stores
Description

An antique carved wood Black Forest mirror

Probably Swiss

Circa 1880

Quality carving

Later back

Top restored behind the carved wood top

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

The Ark Stores has dated this Black Forest Carved Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1220038
Description
An antique carved wood Black Forest mirror

Probably Swiss

Circa 1880

Quality carving

Later back

Top restored behind the carved wood top

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Black Forest Carved Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220038
The Ark Stores
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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The Ark Stores
Telephone 01428 641817
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Town Car Park
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2016
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A dark hand-carved wooden wall mirror featuring a fox sculpted at the base surrounded by carved oak leaves and branches.
Antique Black Forest Mirror
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Black Forest wood carvings originated in the Brienz region of Switzerland during the early nineteenth century rather than Germany. Local woodcarvers developed a distinct industry crafting detailed naturalistic sculpture, flora, and native wildlife to sell to tourists visiting the region.

These mirrors were predominantly hand-carved from soft, fine-grained local timbers such as linden wood, lime wood, or walnut. The completed carvings were often stained dark or ebonised and fitted with silvered glass mirror plates.

Authentic period pieces exhibit high-relief hand carving with visible chisel marks, deep undercutting, and detailed surface textures representing animal fur or tree bark. They display natural age patination, wood shrinkage, and original mirrored glass with subtle foxing.

Position the mirror as a focal accent in an entryway, above a console table, or within a gallery wall alongside contemporary art. The dark, textured wood provides strong contrast against modern neutral paint finishes or textured wallpaper.

Dust the detailed carving regularly using a soft, dry bristle brush or microfibre cloth to clean recesses. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber cracking or warp.
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