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Antique Black Forest Trophy Wall Plaques
Clubhouse Interiors ltd
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Antique Black Forest Trophy Wall Plaques

19th century
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A Superb Pair of Black Forest Trophy Plaques. Beautifully detailed hand carvings, with a carved dogs head and game bag, and a blood hound with a hunting horn & acorns, all mounted on a beautifully carved shield. C1800

?History of Black Forest. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800’s it had become the driving force for this industry. Swiss wood carvers became world renown and featured at many international exhibitions. In Europe Black Forest carvings (wares) became a symbol of luxury and wealth. The finest pieces of Black Forest carving were often found in Royal collection and elite collector’s homes (usually Victorian world travellers).

These sculptures were typically hung on the wall as trophies in the 18th & 19th century. This is an exceptional pair of trophies in lovely original condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Clubhouse Interiors ltd has dated these Black Forest Carved Plaques to the 1800s.

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SA969472
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CIL#191
Description
A Superb Pair of Black Forest Trophy Plaques.
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Beautifully detailed hand carvings, with a carved dogs head and game bag, and a blood hound with a hunting horn & acorns, all mounted on a beautifully carved shield.
Clubhouse Interiors ltd

C1800

fig 1. A pair of dark carved wooden shield-shaped wall plaques depicting relief heads of a fox and a hunting hound alongside sporting accessories.
fig 1. Antique Black Forest Trophy Wall Plaques

?History of Black Forest. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800’s it had become the driving force for this industry. Swiss wood carvers became world renown and featured at many international exhibitions. In Europe Black Forest carvings (wares) became a symbol of luxury and wealth. The finest pieces of Black Forest carving were often found in Royal collection and elite collector’s homes (usually Victorian world travellers).

These sculptures were typically hung on the wall as trophies in the 18th & 19th century. This is an exceptional pair of trophies in lovely original condition.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Clubhouse Interiors ltd has dated these Black Forest Carved Plaques to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA969472
Dealers Internal Ref
CIL#191
Clubhouse Interiors ltd
Clubhouse Interiors ltd
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Antique Black Forest Trophy Wall Plaques

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Clubhouse Interiors ltd

Clubhouse Interiors ltd
Telephone 07742 566 309
Location
Unit 35 The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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A pair of dark carved wooden shield-shaped wall plaques depicting relief heads of a fox and a hunting hound alongside sporting accessories.
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Black Forest trophy plaques are ornamental wood carvings originating from Switzerland and surrounding alpine areas in the nineteenth century, typically featuring high-relief carvings of game animals, foliage, and sporting equipment.

These pieces were primarily hand-carved from native European hardwoods such as lime wood (linden wood), walnut, or pear wood, which offered dense grain suitable for complex sculptural work before being stained.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display distinct gouge marks from hand chisels, layered three-dimensional depth, age-appropriate timber oxidisation on the reverse, and period brass or iron hanging loops.

These decorative carvings can be integrated into a contemporary interior by hanging them within a curated wall gallery, placing them against neutral painted walls, or styling them alongside dark timber furnishings.

Maintenance requires regular dusting with a soft natural-bristle brush to clear recessed details, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources, and applying neutral beeswax polish sparingly to protect the finish.
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