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Magnificent Carved Black Forest Monkey Gong C.1890
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Magnificent Carved Black Forest Monkey Gong C.1890

19th century
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Description

A fabulous and scarce find, this wonderful large Black Forest Monkey was hand-carved around 1890 with superb quality detail and retaining two glass eyes.

The gong is hooked to the underside of his hands and is silver plated.

A grand and unusual piece in excellent condition (an old repair to one foot, insignificant but mentioned and shown for accuracy). 4 1/2" wide x 6 1/2" deep x 13" tall; the gong having a diameter measuring 5".

Item ID: 40636

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Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
11.4cm (4.49")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Black Forest Monkey Gong to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA582485
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40636
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Description
A fabulous and scarce find, this wonderful large Black Forest Monkey was hand-carved around 1890 with superb quality detail and retaining two glass eyes.

The gong is hooked to the underside of his hands and is silver plated.

“
A grand and unusual piece in excellent condition (an old repair to one foot, insignificant but mentioned and shown for accuracy).
Puckerings

4 1/2" wide x 6 1/2" deep x 13" tall; the gong having a diameter measuring 5".

Item ID: 40636

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
11.4cm (4.49")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Black Forest Monkey Gong to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA582485
Dealers Internal Ref
40636
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Archive I A late 19th-century hand-carved wooden monkey figure holding a suspended round silver-coloured metal dinner gong with an accompanying padded striker.

Magnificent Carved Black Forest Monkey Gong c.1890

Archive II A late 19th-century hand-carved wooden monkey figure holding a suspended round silver-coloured metal dinner gong with an accompanying padded striker. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century hand-carved wooden monkey figure holding a suspended round silver-coloured metal dinner gong with an accompanying padded striker. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century hand-carved wooden monkey figure holding a suspended round silver-coloured metal dinner gong with an accompanying padded striker. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century hand-carved wooden monkey figure holding a suspended round silver-coloured metal dinner gong with an accompanying padded striker. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century hand-carved wooden monkey figure holding a suspended round silver-coloured metal dinner gong with an accompanying padded striker. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century hand-carved wooden monkey figure holding a suspended round silver-coloured metal dinner gong with an accompanying padded striker. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century hand-carved wooden monkey figure holding a suspended round silver-coloured metal dinner gong with an accompanying padded striker. View VIII
Archive IX A late 19th-century hand-carved wooden monkey figure holding a suspended round silver-coloured metal dinner gong with an accompanying padded striker. View IX
Archive X A late 19th-century hand-carved wooden monkey figure holding a suspended round silver-coloured metal dinner gong with an accompanying padded striker. View X
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A late 19th-century hand-carved wooden monkey figure holding a suspended round silver-coloured metal dinner gong with an accompanying padded striker.
Magnificent Carved Black Forest Monkey Gong c.1890
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A late 19th-century hand-carved wooden monkey figure holding a suspended round silver-coloured metal dinner gong with an accompanying padded striker.
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Originating predominantly in Brienz, Switzerland, during the 19th century, Black Forest carvings became synonymous with highly detailed woodcraft depicting wildlife and whimsical animal figures. Novelty table gongs were produced throughout the late Victorian era as functional decorative pieces used to signal mealtimes in grand households.

The structural bases were hand-carved from native European hardwoods, most commonly linden wood or walnut, valued for their fine grain. The suspended acoustic gong discs were crafted from brass, bronze, or nickel-plated metal to generate a resonant chime when struck with a leather or textile-padded wooden mallet.

Authentic pieces feature crisp, hand-chiselled tool marks rather than modern machine moulding, along with genuine age-related patination in recessed areas. Original items typically display dark, rich stain tones over fine grain and may retain functional metal hardware or custom-fitted wooden strikers.

Table gongs serve as distinct decorative conversation pieces when positioned on a sideboard, console table, or bookshelf. Pairing dark carved timber with polished metal accents complements transitional, eclectic, or traditional interiors.

Dust the carved wood regularly using a soft, dry bristle brush to reach detailed recesses without abrading the finish. Preserve timber moisture with a high-quality microcrystalline wax, and gently polish the metal disc with a dry microfiber cloth, avoiding abrasive liquid cleaners on historic finishes.
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