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Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Hand Carved in Switzerland, circa 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Handcarved in Switzerland circa 1930s. A vintage statue of a
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Swiss Carved Black Forest Trophy Plaques Hunting Deer Stag
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stunning craftsmanship! This pair of 19th century Black Forest hunting Trophy plaques from Brienz
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

BLACK FOREST 1900 Germany-Swiss Carved Wood Nutcracker Old Gnome Figure
By Black Forest
Located in Miami, FL
created in northern Europe, most probably in Germany or Switzerland back in the late 19th century, circa
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk
By Black Forest
Located in Portland, OR
A very good carved walnut Swiss German Black Forest writing box, folding desk desk, Brienz
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Antique 1880s German Black Forest Desks

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Walnut

Lovely Black Forest Carved Whip Holder with Bear ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
whip holder depicting a bear klimbing on a three. Hand carved in Brienz, Switzerland, around 1900, this
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Decorative Art

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Wood

A ‘Black Forest’ walnut plaque of the “Lion of Lucerne”
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
on the reverse. Swiss, probably Brienz, circa 1890. Footnote: For many years carved wooden pieces
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Black Forest Music Box Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
late 19th-century Brienz, Switzerland, this chair is skillfully carved from walnut. The chair showcases
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

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Walnut

Large Wooden Carved Black Forest Weather Station with Deer
Located in Berghuelen, DE
typical of Black Forest craftsmanship. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland around 1900. Very good condition
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Antique Victorian Vanity Mirror with Bear, Black Forest ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
decorated with an elaborate carved bear holding the mirror. It is handcarved in Brienz, Switzerland around
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest More Mirrors

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Wood

Pair Black Forest Carved Table Lamps with Ibex and Chamois
Located in Berghuelen, DE
lamps depicting an ibex and a chamois family in front of a tree. Hand-carved in Brienz, Switzerland
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Linden Wood Black Forest Bear Hall Tree, circa 1900 Attributed to Seilar-Brawant
Located in Evergreen, CO
An excellent example of turn of the century Brienz Swiss carving in linden wood. There are many
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mirror, Wood

Finely Carved Statue of a Bull, Black Forest ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
chafing on a tree stump. It was made most probably in Brienz, Switzerland ca. 1900. Measures: Length
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Willi Huggler Brutalist Style Carved Wood Mask
By Willi Huggler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
teeth. Label on verso reads, “Willi Huggler (Swiss, 1925-2016), Holzschnitzereien, Brienz, Schweiz
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20th Century Swiss Tribal Masks

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Bone, Wood

19th Century, Black Forest Carved Oak Newel Post Finial Form of a Dog w/ Shield
Located in Atlanta, GA
tradition of the Brienz region in Switzerland, known for its virtuosic woodcarving of animals and domestic
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Oak

19th Century Black Forest Carved Smoking Stand
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
, Switzerland Size: 38" H; 18" x 14". The idea behind the marvelous success of Brienz wood carving was quite
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Tray Tables

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Wood

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Glass Vase ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
bear holding an Art Nouveau glass vase in his hands. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland, around 1900. Very
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood, Blown Glass

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
the original invoice from Kunstmobelfabrik H Spring of Interlaken. Swiss, probably Brienz, circa 1927
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Wood

Fine Carved Statue of a Staghound, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
as half relief out of one piece of nutwood. Made in Brienz, Switzerland circa 1920. The tradition of
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Pair of Black Forest Carved Figures in the Form of Ibex and Chamois
Located in Central England, GB
terrain. This pair of figures are superbly carved in a typical style of pieces produced in the Brienz
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Salt and Pepper Bowl with Wooden Carved Bear
Located in Berghuelen, DE
of pressed glass with tiny carved Black Forest bear on top. Manufactured in Brienz, Switzerland
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Serving Pieces

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Blown Glass, Wood

Large Black Forest Poacher with Chamois
Located in Berghuelen, DE
executed ca. 1900 in the area of Brienz, Switzerland. Measures: Width 23.62" (60cm) Height 53.94" (137cm
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
desk set for small utensils. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland around 1920. Very good condition. The
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog
Located in Haarlem, NL
. Made during the mid-late 1800s, in the Brienz area of Switzerland. I have seen a lot of Black Forest
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Inkwells

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Glass, Walnut

Exceptional Black Forest Bear Umbrella Stand
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Black Forest carved bear umbrella stand. Brienz/Lucerne Switzerland bear standing on base. Comes
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Early 20th Century German Umbrella Stands

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Hand-Carved French Liqueur Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
the town of Brienz, Switzerland, but spread trough out Europe, with craftsmen in France, Germany and
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Antique 1880s French Black Forest Barware

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Crystal

circa 1900 Miniature Model of a Black Forest Bear Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
from the town of Brienz in Switzerland. By the end of the 19th century, the carvings had become the
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Swiss Realistic Hand Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, 19th Century
By Brienz Switzerland
Located in Frisco, TX
A great looking hand carved original wooden Swiss deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a
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Antique 1880s Swiss Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Antler, Wood

19th Century Exceptional Carved Black Forest Bear, Brienz, Switzerland
Located in Sydney, NSW
, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. Literature: Brienz Bernese Oberland, Switzerland.
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Side Tables

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Walnut

Wooden Carved Bear with Engraved Glass Vase Made in Brienz Switzerland
Located in Geneva, CH
Wooden carved bear holding an engraved blown glass vase for alpine flowers Made in Brienz
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Vases

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Blown Glass, Hardwood

Swiss "Black Forest" Carved Dog Group, by Walter Mader, circa 1900
Located in Aspen, CO
A finely carved dog group by Walter Mader of Brienz Switzerland. Carved in the form of a tired
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Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest More Furniture and Collectibles

Black Forest Chair
By Black Forest
Located in Janvry, Essonne
Brienz (Switzerland).
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Antique 1860s Swiss Black Forest Chairs

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Linden Wood Centre Table with Tri-Form Base
Located in Suffolk, GB
. The small village of Brienz in The Swiss Alps is particularly known for superbly and finely carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Center Tables

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Wood

Late 19th Century Black Forest Finely Carved Linden Wood Figure of a Chamois
Located in Suffolk, GB
Switzerland. The small village of Brienz in The Swiss Alps is renowned for superbly and finely carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Finely Carved Late 19th Century Linden Wood Black Forest Cow, Possibly Huggler
Located in Suffolk, GB
small village of Brienz in The Swiss Alps is renowned for superbly and finely carved linden wood figures
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Finely Carved Linden Wood Black Forest Cows, by Huggler
By Johann Huggler
Located in Suffolk, GB
stubbornness. The small village of Brienz in The Swiss Alps is renowned for superbly and finely carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Carved American Eagle Sculpture
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
are either made in the black forest region of Germany or more often than not the Brienz area of
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Pair of Black Forest Hand Carved Figure Groups of Ibex and Chamois, circa 1900
Located in GB
pieces produced in the Brienz area of Switzerland. Each one is carved from one solid piece of linden wood
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Antique 1890s German Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Marquetry Table Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
goat herder with wife and mountain goat. executed ca. 1900, swiss brienz.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Side Tables

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Wood

Wooden Carved Bear Decanter Stand Swiss Brienz, 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
on his back. With decanter and six shot glasses. Executed, circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. (Height without
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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Great Carved Wood Hunter with Maid, Swiss Brienz
By Johann Huggler
Located in Berghuelen, DE
detailed and outstanding woodcarving - probably carved by johann huggler (1861-1943), swiss brienz ca. 1900.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Carved Wood Bear Bench, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
backrest. Two large bears holding the seat. Executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
large three with her cub sitting in the branches. Executed, circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. Height mother bear
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
her cub hanging in the branches. Executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. Measures: Height mother bear 39.4
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Umbrella Stands

Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Hare Coat Hook With Music, Swiss Brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a whimsical handcarved hunting hare whip holder / coat hook. executed ca. 1900, swiss - brienz
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

carved wood mountain goats mantle clock swiss brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
order. manufactured in brienz, switzerland ca. 1900.
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Clocks

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Wood

Large Carved Wood Cow, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a large detailed carved wood cattle, brienz ca. 1900.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

detailed carved wood deer statue, swiss brienz ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a large excellent carved wood deer statue. executed in brienz, switzerland ca. 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Black Forest Carved Wood Hunter Hare Coat Hook, Brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a whimsical handcarved hunting hare whip holder / coat hook. executed ca. 1900, swiss - brienz.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Eagle and Chamois Group, Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
peak. the mother chamoise is defending her baby against the eagle. executed circa 1900, swiss brienz.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Rustic Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Whip Holder with Music - Brienz ca. 1890
By Peter Trauffer
Located in Berghuelen, DE
trauffer, swiss - brienz ca. 1890.
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Walnut Edelweiss Chairs, Swiss, 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
and floral ornaments. executed ca. 1900, swiss brienz. (the center paintings at the seating surface
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

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Wood

Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Umbrella Stand Swiss 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
metal drip pan. executed ca. 1900, swiss brienz. a great collectors piece.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Umbrella Stands

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Wood

Carved and Inlaid Walnut Children Chair with Musical Work, Swiss, 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
and floral ornaments. Tilt-seat, inside a musical clock. Executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

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Nutwood

a pair carved game plaques with deer and ibex, swiss ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
and game utensils. executed in Switzerland, Brienz ca. 1890. (deer horns perfectly restored.) width
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Rustic Animal Sculptures

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Carved Wood Eagle Clock with a Pair of Sidepieces Swiss 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
chamois at his feet. the two side pieces show a chamois and an ibex. a very detailed carving. swiss
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Clocks

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Wood

black forest wooden carved dwarf matchbox holder
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a lovely carved wood dwarf with matchbox holder on his back. swiss, brienz ca. 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Tobacco Accessories

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Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Picture Frames ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a rare pair of carved picture frames, designed as roses wood with thorns. executed ca. 1890, swiss
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Sculptures

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Wood

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Swiss Brienz For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Swiss brienz you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Swiss brienz for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and nutwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Swiss brienz, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Swiss brienz bearing Victorian or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Brienz Switzerland and Peter Trauffer each produced at least one beautiful Swiss brienz that is worth considering.

How Much is a Swiss Brienz?

Prices for a Swiss brienz can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $405 and can go as high as $53,794, while the average can fetch as much as $2,625.