Antique Black Forest Jewelry Box/Casket With Fox And Floral Carving
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:60552 | Age: 1850-1910 |
| Color: Brown | Maker: Unknown |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Style: Black Forest |
| Country/Region of Origin: Switzerland |
This is an antique Swiss Black Forest carved walnut jewelry casket or box. It is square shaped and has a carved fox on the top with floral carvings on the front and sides. Inside is a blue velvet like fabric that likely was original. There is a working key with it that looks original and the lock mechanism and hinges are brass and appear original also. The fox appears to have slight damage on the tips of its ears and there is a drying crack on the bottom of the caske...t but there is no warping or odors. Those are the only problems we can find. Overall it is just a stunning example of a Black Forest Carving. One that is uncommon, if not very rare, with the fox carving. It is the only one we have ever seen. The lock and key work smoothly and the hinges are tight. It measures 7.5 inches at the widest part of the base. The top part measures 6.25 inches square and it is 6.5 inches tall from the base to the top of the fox's head. It weighs about 1 pound five ounces.
So many of these very fragile works of art have serious injuries, even just being dropped once is all it takes to break carvings that have survived for over one hundred years. Please look at the photos of this one and see what you think. We always are happy to find one of these Black Forest Caskets and love them as did previous owners. Often they were given as gifts in very wealthy and noble families. Later they were sought as treasures from a Grand Tour expedition. They were carved by artisans from Switzerland and Germany and have been called Black Forest Carvings for well over 150 years or more because of the region in which the carvers lived. We could not find any signature on this one. Sometimes there is a name under the lining but we will not remove it it to see. Truly an extraordinary gift for a very special person! We price these boxes with the help of the owners of Antiques and Uncommon Treasure of San Marcos, California. This one is offered at $495.00, or best offer, and it is worth every penny for its unique carving and near perfect condition. We will ship it at no charge and, of course, would expect it to be returned for a full refund if you do not love it. We also invite you to look at our other Black Forest treasures and consider combining an order for a significant discount.
So many of these very fragile works of art have serious injuries, even just being dropped once is all it takes to break carvings that have survived for over one hundred years. Please look at the photos of this one and see what you think. We always are happy to find one of these Black Forest Caskets and love them as did previous owners. Often they were given as gifts in very wealthy and noble families. Later they were sought as treasures from a Grand Tour expedition. They were carved by artisans from Switzerland and Germany and have been called Black Forest Carvings for well over 150 years or more because of the region in which the carvers lived. We could not find any signature on this one. Sometimes there is a name under the lining but we will not remove it it to see. Truly an extraordinary gift for a very special person! We price these boxes with the help of the owners of Antiques and Uncommon Treasure of San Marcos, California. This one is offered at $495.00, or best offer, and it is worth every penny for its unique carving and near perfect condition. We will ship it at no charge and, of course, would expect it to be returned for a full refund if you do not love it. We also invite you to look at our other Black Forest treasures and consider combining an order for a significant discount.
