Items Similar to Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6
Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder
About the Item
Swiss carved match holder with a cat with glass eyes seated beside a pitcher. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800’s it had become the driving force for this industry. Swiss wood carvers became world renown and featured at many international exhibitions.
Period: 19th century
Origin: Swiss
Size: 4 1/2"H x 4" x 4".
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Personal Service
Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
- Creator:Black Forest (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Black Forest (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1830
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Coeur d'Alene, ID
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
5.0
Gold Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are highly rated and consistently exceed customer expectations.
Established in 1996
1stDibs seller since 2018
209 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 3 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Coeur d'Alene, ID
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- 19th Century Black Forest Carved Dinner GongBy Black ForestLocated in Coeur d'Alene, ID19th century Swiss Black Forest carved brass dinner gong suspended by two trees each having a carved climbing bear. Very neat and unique piece of Bla...Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Sculptures and Carvings
MaterialsWood
- Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann HugglerBy Black ForestLocated in Coeur d'Alene, IDThe Hunter attributed to the Huggler's (1834-1912) Of Brienz - a small town in Bernese Oberland, Canton Bern Switzerland. A carving of a huntsman holding a cock pheasant. This appear...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
MaterialsWalnut
- Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann HugglerBy Black ForestLocated in Coeur d'Alene, IDThe Hunter attributed to Johann Huggler (1834-1912) Of Brienz - a small town in Bernese Oberland, Canton Bern Switzerland. When one looks at the old photographs of Johann Huggler, this is a self - portrait. Johann Huggler was known as the "King of the Carvers" of Brienz. The few carvings that survived until this day pay homage to the mastery with which he carved animals and human figures. It was he who opened the Swiss wood carving...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
MaterialsWalnut
- Black Forest Carved Candle HolderBy Black ForestLocated in Coeur d'Alene, IDBlack Forest candle holder with tree and standing chamois. Part of the Brienz Collection but not published. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Swi...Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
MaterialsWood
- Black Forest Carved Bird PlaqueBy Black ForestLocated in Coeur d'Alene, IDSwiss carved walnut plaque with game bird and two chicks with vine and leaf design. Part of the Brienz Collection but not published. Period: circ...Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
MaterialsWood
- Black Forest Carved Dog InkwellBy Black ForestLocated in Coeur d'Alene, IDSwiss carved black Forest shaggy dog inkwell with pen holder. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the ...Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
MaterialsWood
You May Also Like
- Lovely Late Victorian circa 1880 Hand Carved Black Forest Wine Bottle HolderBy Black ForestLocated in GBWe are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely lovely original circa 1880 Black forest carved wine bottle holder A very good looking and decorative piece of folk art from the ...Category
Antique 1880s German Late Victorian Barware
MaterialsWood
- Black Forest Carved Fox Whip Holder or Wall HookLocated in Berghuelen, DEBlack Forest Carved Fox Whip Holder or Wall Hook A handcarved cabin decor style coat hook or whip holder showing a fox with a gun. With genuine chamois ant...Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
MaterialsWood, Antler
- Antique circa 1880 Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved and Painted Whip HookBy Black ForestLocated in GBWe are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, stunning, original circa 1880 Swiss made Black Forest wood, whip hooks which has the original paint This is a fine exa...Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
MaterialsWood
- Two 19th Century, Carved and Painted Religious Figures, "The Two Thieves"Located in Van Nuys, CATwo carved wooden figures on wooden crosses, from the Crucifixion of Christ story. They represent "the good and the bad thieves" who were to the right and left of Christ in the New T...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
MaterialsWood
- Black Forest Carved Bear Whip Holder or Wall Hook, Antique German 1890sLocated in Nuernberg, DEClassic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved Bear as a Whip Holder or Wall Hook. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your wall. Made of hand carved wood. Found at an es...Category
Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
MaterialsWood
- 19th C Rustic Black Forest Hand Carved Walnut Branching Fruit Serving TrayBy Black ForestLocated in Philadelphia, PAAn exquisitely hand-carved Black Forest wooden serving tray, circa mid-late 19th Century. A stunning, open handled tray showing branching exotic fruit – pomegranates, passionfruit, persimmons, and custard apples. The fruit is shown in clusters along with their leaves, immature fruit, and blossoms, hanging from branches that twine to become the side handles and raised rim of the tray. Naturalistically carved with incredible detail. A unique piece of unparalleled artistry. ‘Black Forest’ carvings were originally thought to have been produced in the Bavarian Black Forest...Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Rustic Platters and Serveware
MaterialsWalnut
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Black Furniture
Black And Brown Furniture
Black Seat
Antique Black Jewelry
Black Antique Jewelry
Black Antique Jewellery
Swiss Wood
Black Forest Carved From Wood
Black Forest Carved Items
Carved American Indian
Black History Antiques
Indian Wood Carving
Folk Art Cat
4 Carvers
Antique Jewellery Holder
Antique Jewelry Holder
Antique Cat Jewelry
Old Antique Pitchers