Black Forest Decorative Objects

A finely carved linden wood Black Forest Cow and Bull. Signed 'H Schild' to each and inscribed 'Schnitzler Schule Brienz 1903. Schnitzler translating simply to 'Woodworker'.

This exceptional antique Black Forest or Brienz jewelry box showcases masterful wood carving with intricate details. The box's lid is adorned with a beautifully carved grape motif, s...

A fine antique carved walnut Black Forest jewelry casket, Brienz Switzerland, circa 1890. The casket having a hinged lid carved with a pair of deer on a grassy outcrop and in front o...

Unusual Pen Tidy Slot From our Black Forest collection, we are delighted to offer a rare example Antique Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell with ...

The Gnome stands proud wearing a green apron, hooded top with a large stein in his right hand and his left hand resting in his pocket. The jar is hinged at waistline of the Gnome al...

The tobacco jar of unusually large size modelled as a humorous dog with its mouth open and tongue sticking out. The dog is highly detailed with individual carving lines for its hair, nose and paws finished with orange glass eyes. The tobacco jar hinges around the neckline of the dog to reveal the hollowed out centre for storing tobacco. The tobacco jar dates to the late 19th century circa 1890. Black Forest is a term used to describe the elaborate, realistic carvings of a vast array of wooden pieces such as clocks and animals. Our Black Forest collection at Jacksons Antique features varying objects of highly desirable carvings such as woodland animal Tobacco Jars. Our aim is to supply that breathtaking piece of Black Forest to add that special edge to any collection or home. Commonly thought to originate from the Black Forest in Bavaria Germany, Black Forest carvings actually originate from Switzerland. The most recogniseable Black Forest carvings are usually bears carved amongst different pieces such as hat stands, tables and whimsical figures.  Black Forest products can also be seen carved into other forest wildlife as well as clocks, music boxes and furniture although these are more uncommon making them highly desirable. Black Forest items...

Very nice set of Three carved Black Forest Bears . In different poses . one sitting with a Aluminum pot .one lying down . and one standing on all Four ....

Fine and rare Swiss Black Forest carved St. Bernard Dog relaxed laying down with its head resting. The figure carved from a single piece of wood beautifully sculptured with a natural...

Large and museum quality hand-carved walnut wood, Victorian Era, Black Forest art, liquor tantalus. This magnificent Black Forest drinks box, dates from circa 1880. The beautiful ...

Fine Swiss Black Forest eagle carving of substantial size. The eagle beautifully carved with exceptional detail throughout perched upon a rocky outcrop w...

A Black Forest Carved Bear fruit bowl. Two finely carved bears holding a fruit bowl between their paws. Original glass eyes. Linden wood. Dimensions: H 21cm W 44cm D 22cm Orig...

Exceptional twin bear fruit bowl by Black Forest circa 1890. The bowl surmounted by twin bears holding the central bowl with a tight grip boldly carved with beautiful detail the bear...