Black Forest Carved Wood Bear accordion box It was purchased from the

It was purchased from the estate sale of a multi-generational family of artists near Boston

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This piece is in great antique condition and measures 14 1/2" long x 8 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" tall at highest point (exterior sides measure 2 1/2" tall

the metal is definitely hand hammered

A charming set of vintage painted wood toy bowling pins or skittles in yellow

Black Forest Carved Wood Bear accordion box It was purchased from theA wonderful little finely hand carved wooden Black Forest bear, here, I believe from either the German Schwarzwald mountain region in southwestern Germany, or, possibly, the Brienz area of Switzerland. Based on others that I have seen, I'd guess it dates from the first half of the 20th century. A very sweet little bear he is, with slightly cocked head, deeply carved eyes, and detailed carving of the fur that gives him quite a realistic feel; I'd say