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| A Swiss Black Forest Carved Linden Wood & Cut Glass Compote,
marked Meiringer,
Circa 1900
The compote is in two sections- a glass bowl secured with a shaped linden wood button cap and a linden wood carved base. The base is of circular shape depicting a mountain goat perched beneath a large tree, the tree supporting the glass compote above.
Inscribed: Gewidmet Von Turnverein/ Meiringen (Dedicated to the Gymnasium Club/ Meringen (Meiringen is the maker of the piece).
Dimensions: Height 7 7/8 inches x 6 1/2 inches width.
Reference: Swiss Carvings: The Art of the 'Black Forest' 1820-1940, Jay Arenski, Simon Daniel & Michael Daniels, page 162, illustrate a page from a catalogue of the Ed. Binder & Co., Brienz retailer where a very similar piece is illustrated. The authors note (page 161) that the carvers often supplied different retailers with the same type of carving. |
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Dealer |
Earle Vandekar of Knightsbridge Inc. |
| Contact |
Paul Vandekar |
Phone: 212-308-2022 |
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| Period: |
19th Century (1801-1900) |
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| Date: |
Circa 1900 |
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| Origin: |
Swiss |
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| Condition: |
Good |
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| Measurements: |
Height 7 7/8 inches x 6 1/2 inches width. |
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| Inventory |
Other Inventory by this Dealer |
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| Web-site: |
http://www.vandekar.com |
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| Price: |
$1,600.00 |
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