Tobacco Box Wood Carved Black Forest Head Cigar Dog XIXth Century

Black Forest carved wood tobacco pot * representing a dog's head smoking cigars and wearing a bow tie and a high collar, from the late nineteenth century. This tobacco pot is in good condition and is of high quality. Note: missing the axis of the hinge, the piece of wood the cigar is removed, small accident under the cigar (cf last photo), light uusres, scratches and dirt on the wood, look at the pictures. * Black Forest Sculpture Wooden carved objects from the Black Forest are not originally from Germany but were manufactured in the region of brienz, Switzerland. The tradition of woodworking is ancestral in this region, the inhabitants perpetuate the practice of carved wood on the facades of houses, the furniture or the usual objects. The sculptors excel in the representation of wild animals in their natural environment. In the 19th century, these naturalist sculptures of the Black Forest became very popular and popular. Height: 18 cm Width: 17,5 cm Depth: total approx. 20 cm Reference: F30 621 All the pictures are on: www.antiques-delaval.com