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Brienz Carved Whip Hook Black Forest Hunter Real Chamois Horns Antique c 1900
A Swiss Black Forest Brienz carved wooden whip hook with Chamois horns and carved figure in the shape of a bearded hunter with a gun. A lovely antique item that it dates from the late 19th century around 1900.
He is very well carved with the folds of his clothing and his face being of particular note. His legs from the mid thigh down are made from real Chamois Goat-Antelope horns. The figure was probably carved in Brienz in Switzerland, historically they have been called Black Forest.
It is in good antique condition order there are some losses and repairs the top of his gun and butt have probably been replaced as has part of the feather in his hat. The brim of his hat has been damaged the right horn has been repaired and the tips look to have been repaired. Please see the images.
This is a very attractive item to add to any collection of Black Forest or Brienz Swiss wood carving.
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Height 13 inches ( 6.4 cm)
Depth 2 1/2 iinches (15.4 cm)
Width 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)
Weight 302 grammes
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