Cigar Cellar Wood Carved Black Forest Niche Dog Silver Metal Nineteenth

Cigar humidor in carved wood of the Black Forest (Black Forest *) in the shape of a niche, dog and ornaments in silver metal, XIXth century. This cigar cellar is in good condition. The roof opens to reveal the cigar cellar (pitches for 25 cigars) and the scratch-matches (a little used). We do not have the key. A note: the leash of the dog is unhooked, some dirt and wear of time, see photos. * Black Forest or Black Forest The carved wooden objects of the Black Forest are not native to Germany but were manufactured in the Brienz region, Switzerland. The tradition of woodworking is ancestral in this region, the inhabitants perpetuate the practice of carved wood on the facades of houses, furniture or everyday 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 fashionable and very popular. Diameter: cigar position 1.7 cm Dimensions: 18.7 cm x 24.6 cm Height: approx. 19.5 cm Reference: E10 362 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com