Swiss Black Forest Carved Linden Wood & Cut Glass Compote, Marked Meiringen
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Description
Swiss Black Forest Carved Linden Wood & Cut Glass Compote,
Marked Gewidmet Von Turnverein/ Meiringen,
Circa 1900.
The Black Forest compote is in two sections- a glass bowl secured with a shaped linden wood button cap and a linden wood carved base. The base is of circular shape depicting a mountain goat perched beneath a large tree, the tree supporting the glass compote above.
Inscribed: Gewidmet Von Turnverein/ Meiringen (Dedicated to the Gymnasium Club/ Meiringen.
Dimensions: Height 7 7/8 inches x 6 1/2 inches width.
Reference: Swiss Carvings: The Art of the 'Black Forest' 1820-1940, Jay Arenski, Simon Daniel & Michael Daniels, page 162, illustrate a page from a catalog of the Ed. Binder & Co., Brienz retailer where a very similar piece is illustrated. The authors note (page 161) that the carvers often supplied different retailers with the same type of carving. -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: Switzerland Period: 19th Century Materials: Linden Wood Condition: Good. Styles / Movements: Folk Art, Traditional Patterns: Animal/Insects Dealer Reference #: NY7149-cnp Incollect Reference #: 459432 -
Dimensions
W. 6.5 in; H. 7.9 in; W. 16.51 cm; H. 20.07 cm;
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