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Antique Black Forest Bear Smoking Stand - $11,999 - (Appleton, WI)

Circa 1870 Black Forest of Switzerland Bear Smoking Stand This is a fine 19th Century Black Forest carved oak smoking stand featuring a large carved bear standing at the base and a smaller bear perched on top. Each bear is finely carved and beautifully illustrates the intricate artistry of the Black Forest style. For many years "Black Forest" carvings were thought to have been produced in the Bavarian Black Forest of Germany, but it has now been established beyond all doubt that they were the sole province of the Swiss. The wood carving industry of Switzerland originated in the picturesque town of Brienz. Bears were particularly popular, being the symbol for the city of Berne, Information from the book "Swiss carvings 1820 - 1940" written by Jay Arenski, Simon Daniels and Michael Daniels Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE

Antique Black Forest Bear Smoking Stand

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Posted in Appleton, WI, Antiques
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