Black Forest Carved Wood Bear accordion box the metal is definitely hand

the metal is definitely hand hammered

Sold as a set of three

6 1/8" across at widest x 3 1/2" tall

I just love the silhouettes of the figures

pulled out as well--one to reveal a pencil and the other an ink pen

Black Forest Carved Wood Bear accordion box the metal is definitely handA wonderful little finely hand carved wooden Black Forest bear, here, I believe from either the German Schwarzwald mountain region in southwestern Germany, or, possibly, the Brienz area of Switzerland. Based on others that I have seen, I'd guess it dates from the first half of the 20th century. A very sweet little bear he is, with slightly cocked head, deeply carved eyes, and detailed carving of the fur that gives him quite a realistic feel; I'd say