Austrian Carved WOODEN DECANTER SWISS MUSIC BOX & Bottle VIENNA PORTER c1950

  
REUGE MUSIC BOX with Bottle. This is an awesome VIENNA PORTER WOODEN DECANTER MUSIC BOX with Bottle, Swiss Black Forest- circa 1950. This VIENNA PORTER WOODEN DECANTER MUSIC BOX. Is well modeled in deep relief with very good carving and detail.

Depicts a well-dressed standing man in Austrian style; he has an expressive face, blue eyes, a big handlebar mustache, is wearing a lidded cap marked "VIENNA PORTER, " and a cravat and long greatcoat; he has large shoes; has colors of grey, red, yellow, tan. Has a custom top lid- his head, which lifts/ twists off, and is tightly fitted to the bottle which is built into the body. When removed the head reveals the cork stopper; the inside of the base is hollowed out and contains the fitted glass bottle. Has a Swiss Reuge MUSIC BOX built into the base, which is activated by a brake button on the underside; when the key is wound, the music box is activated- it plays a lovely air, "The Bear Went Over the Mountain;". Has an elevated base supported by the two large shoes; the underside has the winder key and the access panel to the music box.

MADE IN AUSTRIA is stamped on the. Tall x 4.1 In.

Wide x 3.3 In. This item is mid-century modern, with an estimated date circa 1950. The VIENNA PORTER WOODEN DECANTER MUSIC BOX Black Forest is in very good condition, noting. The music box works and plays a bit slowly- the brake is partially functioning. Condition status includes minimal normal wear and rubbing.

Overall, this work is sound, having no chips, cracks, or major defects, and having had no apparent repairs or restorations. Please see all photos which are a part of this description.

Photos have been taken in indirect sunlight, reflections and lighting spots and shadows that may appear as irregularities do not necessarily indicate defects and are not necessarily chips, cracks, or discoloration. 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 in Switzerland and Germany. Swiss wood carvers became world renowned and featured at many international exhibitions. In Europe, Black Forest carvings (wares) became a symbol of luxury and wealth. The finest pieces of Black Forest carving were often found in Royal collections and elite collector's homes (usually Victorian world travelers). Please check out my other listings with Fleurman.

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