Description
Nobleman and his Wife Carved Tobacco Jars
From our Black Forest collection, we are delighted to offer this rare pair of Swiss Black Forest Nobleman Couple Tobacco Jars. The Black Forest Tobacco Jars a very rare pair depicting a Burgher and his wife, the male stands proud with pipe in hand leaning on a walking cane dressed in high status attire with details to the face and the males clothing including buttons and chain. The female stands in traditional cloth with her hand on her hip brandishing an umbrella to the other hand smiling while wearing a bonnet with bow. Both the Tobacco Jars are hinged at the waist and reveal the hollowed out centre originally designed to store dried tobacco and stood upon plinth bases with cavetto moulded border. The carvings are of exceptional detail and very rare example being a pair, see our previous sale of a single male figure here. The Swiss Black Forest Nobleman Couple Tobacco Jars date to the late 19th century circa 1880.
Literature
Illustrated History of Antiques, general editor Huon Mallalieu, p.258
Reference
Woolley and Wallis Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks – 17 Jan 2024 For the Single Male Tobacco Jar Sale Result £4410
Burgher
Burgher is an old-fashioned term for a well-to-do resident of a town.
Black Forest Carvings
Swiss Black Forest carvings are highly collectible hand-carved works of art, originating from Brienz, Switzerland in the 19th century. Typically crafted from linden wood or walnut, these pieces feature intricate depictions of animals, daily Alpine life, and whimsical figures. Popular subjects include bears, stags, dogs, eagles, and boars, with rarer animals and larger carvings commanding premium value. Collectors prize quality, realistic detailing, original glass eyes, and occasional carvers’ signatures, all of which significantly enhance desirability.
For further information please see our article on Swiss Black Forest Carvings.
Measurements
Male 36cm High x 15.5cm Wide x 12.5cm Wide (14.17 x 6.1 x 4.92 Inches) Female – 34cm High x 15.5cm Wide x 12.5cm Deep (13.4 x 6.1 x 4.92 Inches)
Condition
Excellent Antique Condition stunning patination, small chip to the rear hat of the nobleman
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