A gorgeous pair of hand carved Swiss Black Forest game carvings, these would have once been holders or stands for epergne (flute in glass to hold flowers). A pair of birds carved on each, elegant anatomical studies and very well preserved for the old carved figures. These are the size that are fabulous when made into lamp bases. I have a pair in my other home and love them with their silk shades. Very simple, really, to convert. A long drill carefully put through the center tall post and a lamp kit. We also use these as candlesticks, for which they are just perfect as they are. A sturdy base on this pair, The base is 7 1/4" diameter, sort of round in form with legs. Hunt theme.
Very good to excellent condition for age and type, the 4 carved birds are really something special on this set. Those long slender tail feathers, the anatomical rendering of feathers in Master's carving. A nod to the tip of a couple of those carved stems/long leaves, which is so very normal in these, and a pointy beaks is slightly nipped. This one has extended carved leaf-feet, 3 on each, and one is damaged, shown well in detail on our photos. Full measurements noted.
