NUTCRACKER MUSIC BOX STANDING MAN SWISS Black Forest Wood Carved ANTIQUE c1900

  

Black Forest Wood Carved ANTIQUE c1900. This is an Awesome ANTIQUE NUTCRACKER MUSIC BOX STANDING MAN Swiss Black Forest Figural Wood Carved- circa 1900. This SWISS NUTCRACKER MUSIC BOX. Is medium dark brown in color, (photographed in natural light, the photos appear lighter than actual color).

Is well modeled in deep relief with very good carving and detail. Depicts a STANDING MAN NUTCRACKER ON A MUSIC BOX PLINTH carved in SWISS Black Forest style. Has an expressive face, wears a toboggan cap, a jacket, long pants and boots. Has a custom nutcracker top, the rear lever lifts up, the mouth opens and closes; the rounded plinth base has the music box.

Has a MUSIC BOX built into the base, which is activated by a button on the underside; when the key is wound, the music box is activated- it plays a lovely air. When the music box is set down, the button is pressed, and the music stops.

The music box works and plays nicely. Has a round plinth elevated base; the underside has the winder key and the access panel to the music box; there are three rounded feet. Tall x 5.3 In. Wide x 5.3 In.

The estimated date is circa 1900. The STANDING MAN NUTCRACKER ON A MUSIC BOX PLINTH is in very good condition. 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. Please bookmark this work; Listing Category and List Price are subject to change. 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. If you see something wrong in a listing, please send me a message and let me know and I will address the situation accordingly.