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Antique Swiss Carved Wood Black Forest Musical Smokers Stand
Featuring 3 Carved Bears on Top Tray with a recessed music box, brass ash bowl and misc. box on a tripod carved tree with a climbing bear having beady eyes and carved teeth.
Late 19th Century
Dimensions:
30 in. high; (top of bear) 16 in. wide; 13 in. deep
Condition: condition consistent with use, split in wood in main trunk, and tray, one bear on top ( left) loss to nose area, music box does not work, loss to paper match box on top and loss of paint around tripod feet and tray. Pictures form part of the description. Additional pictures upon request.
Collierville Estate purchased in 1947 in Switzerland per note in box.
References:
https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-a-blackforest-carved-smokers-table-late-19th-5397280/?
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5610144
https://www.georgianantiques.net/2016/01/black-forest-carvings/
https://www.antiquescollaborative.com/items/1086448/Forest-carved-bears-smoking-stand-Germany