Black Forest Bear Double Open Salt, Antique, Hand Carved

An original hand carved 19th century Black Forest Bear double open salt, the item measures 7.5 x 3.5cm & is in very good original condition, very collectible & increasingly sought after. Rich Europeans bought Black Forest carvings as a symbol of wealth & luxury & so the finest Black Forest carvings in Royal collections across the continent. The Victorian elites also had this form of art in their homes, typically images of dogs, bears, eagles, stags, & bears. The carvings originate from Brienz in Switzerland, not Germany as is often assumed. If you love unique & old English things, please visit us at ‘www.beautifuloldengland.com’. Black Forest Bear Double Open Salt, Antique, Hand Carved