Antique 19th C. Swiss Black Forest Carved 9" Figural Match or Toothpick Holder, Jovial Figure brilliant cut crystal The old backing still has

The old backing still has antique fittings with which it was attached to a door in some castle or palace or chateau

This one not actually "Boulle" but the style of inlay is superb and quite unique in that the inlays are shimmering mother of pearl set in that very Victorian black wood

This is also one of four in various sizes that we're adding this week

The blades are all just as you see them

Flask does slip perfectly into the etui

Antique 19th C. Swiss Black Forest Carved 9" Figural Match or Toothpick Holder, Jovial Figure brilliant cut crystal The old backing still hasDelightful antique Black Forest hand carved 9 1 8" tall jovial figure, a match or toothpick holder with multi color wood finish and fabulous detail! These 19th century elegant little carved figures, Swiss Black Forest works of sculpture that seem unimaginable to have carved, and imagine how rare to find ones that remain after all of these years. Most often we find thread spools, both men and women's figures though we don't find them often! This one is