{"product_id":"vintage-swiss-black-forest-miniature-bear-with-glass-eyes-c-1920s-to-1930s","title":"Vintage Swiss Black Forest Miniature Bear with Glass Eyes, c.1920s to 1930s","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale wood, original glass eyes and an expressive face in miniature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis small seated bear is hand carved in wood and dates from the 1920s to 1930s. His lighter wood tone brings out the carved details, while the original glass eyes give his face definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Switzerland in the Black Forest tradition, he combines a familiar woodland subject with the individual variations of hand carving. The aged surface adds warmth without obscuring the shape and texture of the wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt just 4 cm tall, he suits a display where the details can be enjoyed up close. Place him in a small cabinet alongside other carvings, or beside a framed photograph to add an unexpected sculptural detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA miniature piece of Swiss folk art with a distinct personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails \u0026amp; dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Miniature wooden animal figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Black Forest carving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Switzerland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Circa 1920s to 1930s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Hand carved wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject: Seated bear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures: Original glass eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Light wood with aged patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 2.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 5.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition with gentle age related wear. The glass eyes are intact. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packed for delivery. Please see Delivery information for shipping details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece has found a new home. Explore the collection for more vintage pieces to bring personality to yours.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/british-curiosities\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 6px 14px; background-color: transparent; color: #000000; text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid #000000; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.8em;\"\u003eBrowse Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Nicki x","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56655618277700,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-10-04T094211.674.png?v=1791103352","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/vintage-swiss-black-forest-miniature-bear-with-glass-eyes-c-1920s-to-1930s","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}