Large Antique Black Forest Carved Mantle Clock Garniture Set - Set of 3

Description

A magnificent antique Black Forest hand carved three piece mantel clock and garniture set. circa 1880

Swiss or German, late … more A magnificent antique Black Forest hand carved three piece mantel clock and garniture set. circa 1880

Swiss or German, late 19th century, a truly extraordinary work of art, exceptionally executed, intricately sculpted and finely detailed throughout, hand carved from a single block of wood, featuring a leaping stag deer over elaborate naturalistic foliage, a pair of pheasants with inset glass eyes, wooden dial with gilt incised Roman numeral hour markers and eight day time-and-strike movement, sculptural interwoven root carvings on a conforming molded edge base, flanked by a hunting dog and mountain rescue dog, both with inset glass eyes, retaining the original pressed glass spill vases.

A spill vase was typically kept on the mantelpiece and filled with spills, splints, or tapers used to transfer fire from the fireplace to candles, lamps, a pipe or a cigar.

Dimensions: (approx)
Complete: 20.25" Tall, 30" Wide, 7.5" Deep
Mantle clock: 20.25" High, 14" Wide, 7.5" Deep
Dog sculpture garniture: 13" High, 4.75" Wide, 4.25" Deep (each)

Great antique condition with beautifully aged warm patina. Minor wear consistent with age. A superb example, sure to add whimsical elegance, rustic warmth, sophisticated antique character and charm to any space! less