Black Forest Carved Wood Bear accordion box This piece is in great

This piece is in great antique condition and measures 14 1/2" long x 8 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" tall at highest point (exterior sides measure 2 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

for Cornwall Bridge Pottery in Cornwall

Black Forest Carved Wood Bear accordion box This piece is in greatA 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