Antique 19th C. Swiss Black Forest Carved 9" Figural Match or Toothpick Holder, Jovial Figure brilliant cut crystal an engraved monogram was seal

an engraved monogram was seal

The blades are all just as you see them

Hound and game hens

The pattern is spectacular

based on the notations on the thin velds still adhered to back of the small painting

Antique 19th C. Swiss Black Forest Carved 9" Figural Match or Toothpick Holder, Jovial Figure brilliant cut crystal an engraved monogram was sealDelightful antique Black Forest hand carved 9 1 8" tall jovial figure, a match or toothpick holder with multi color wood finish and fabulous detail! These 19th century elegant little carved figures, Swiss Black Forest works of sculpture that seem unimaginable to have carved, and imagine how rare to find ones that remain after all of these years. Most often we find thread spools, both men and women's figures though we don't find them often! This one is