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Antique Black Forest Easel Mirror

Code: CIL#504

Dimensions:W: 26cm  (10.2")H: 34cm  (13.4")D: 2cm  (0.8")

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This attractive Victorian Black Forest Easel Mirror is beautifully hand carved with a Vine Leaf & Grape design. The Carvers mark is on the back IV and the date 66. C1866
History of Black Forest. In the 1800€™s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800€™s it had become the driving force for this industry. Swiss wood carvers became world renown and featured at many international exhibitions. Black Forest Carvings were spotlighted.
* Great Exhibition, London (1851)
* Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia (1876)
* Chicago Worlds Fair, Chicago (1893)
* Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900)
In Europe Black Forest carvings (wares) became a symbol of luxury and wealth. The finest pieces of Black Forest carving were often found in Royal collection and elite collector€™s homes (usually Victorian world travellers).
During the 1800-1900€™s popularity was also growing in many overseas markets. There was a high demand for these carving especially depicting American Wildlife.
This Mirror is of superior quality and remains in original condition, an absolutely wonderful piece of Black Forest History.