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Offered here is an exceptional and fully documented Swiss Black Forest carved bear music box footstool – a truly rare example of post-war Swiss artistry. This exquisite hand-carved piece was personally signed twice by the sculptor P. Huber-Aeschimann of Zürich, Switzerland, in 1946. The craftsmanship is remarkable. Measuring 19″ long × 7″ wide × 9.25 tall and weighing 5 lbs 6 oz, this piece displays incredible carved detail and a rich, untouched patina. The music box is currently non-functioning, though it could easily be replaced with a period-correct Swiss movement. The top lid lightly rubs against the right bear’s ear when opening – likely due to natural wood shrinkage over nearly 80 years – a subtle reminder of its authenticity and age. What truly sets this piece apart is its astonishing provenance, unlike anything typically found with these carvings. Original signed order form by P. Huber-Aeschimann (signed in two places). This rare level of documentation proves this was a direct postwar export from Switzerland, personally handled by the artist – not a later tourist or resale item. These carved bear musical footstools are among the most sought-after examples of Swiss and Black Forest folk art. To find one with complete provenance to the original sculptor is almost unheard of. This is a museum-quality artifact that beautifully bridges fine carving, early Swiss craftsmanship, and postwar history. Excellent carving detail and rich original finish. Music box non-working (easily restorable with a correct Swiss mechanism). Lid gently rubs right bear’s ear when opened (minor age shrinkage). A once-in-a-lifetime find for serious collectors of Swiss woodcarving, Black Forest art, or mechanical music pieces. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a signed and fully documented example of Huber-Aeschimann’s work. You will not see another with this level of authenticity, charm, and provenance.

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Offered here is an exceptional and fully documented Swiss Black Forest carved bear music box footstool – a truly rare example of post-war Swiss artistry. This exquisite hand-carved piece was personally signed twice by the sculptor P. Huber-Aeschimann of Zürich, Switzerland, in 1946. The craftsmanship is remarkable. Measuring 19″ long × 7″ wide × 9.25 tall and weighing 5 lbs 6 oz, this piece displays incredible carved detail and a rich, untouched patina. The music box is currently non-functioning, though it could easily be replaced with a period-correct Swiss movement. The top lid lightly rubs against the right bear’s ear when opening – likely due to natural wood shrinkage over nearly 80 years – a subtle reminder of its authenticity and age. What truly sets this piece apart is its astonishing provenance, unlike anything typically found with these carvings. Original signed order form by P. Huber-Aeschimann (signed in two places). This rare level of documentation proves this was a direct postwar export from Switzerland, personally handled by the artist – not a later tourist or resale item. These carved bear musical footstools are among the most sought-after examples of Swiss and Black Forest folk art. To find one with complete provenance to the original sculptor is almost unheard of. This is a museum-quality artifact that beautifully bridges fine carving, early Swiss craftsmanship, and postwar history. Excellent carving detail and rich original finish. Music box non-working (easily restorable with a correct Swiss mechanism). Lid gently rubs right bear’s ear when opened (minor age shrinkage). A once-in-a-lifetime find for serious collectors of Swiss woodcarving, Black Forest art, or mechanical music pieces. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a signed and fully documented example of Huber-Aeschimann’s work. You will not see another with this level of authenticity, charm, and provenance.

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Rare Antique Black Forest 8.5 Sitting Bears Music Box, Musical Stool for Child, or Table Service. All items and photos are the express property of Antiques & Uncommon Treasure. No reproduction without prior written consent. We’ll be sending out sale notices and special deals to our’Favorites’ customers. These are BIG bears! Even seated as they are they measure 8.5 tall. That means they’re at least 10 bears if standing. There 19th century carved, each full of personality, glass eyes in place. They hold and form the legs of what I feel certain was a child’s bench or stool – it is mechanically fitted so that a child, standing up, starts the music box and it plays through a little song. A sweet game piece for children? One could certainly use it at table, to hold a main serving dish or platter – this piece is 18.5 long. When you lift the platter, the music will play. Music box is working well, and the hinged carved lid raises as shown in the photos, reveals the trip wire for the music box, which winds on bottom. Would be so darling for little ones, grand-toddlers, and would delight them to sit and stand over and over again. Or, use it as a little bar, and each time the decanter is lifted, it will play the music. You’ll find fun wis to use and show it off. Full measurements are noted on the photos. Very good to excellent condition for age and type. The music box is working perfectly well. I did’t take the box apart to photograph the mechanism – pretty little song. Photos show all, including a little roughness at one ear and again a small spot on one nose – both of which will disappear with a touch of stain (I’ll do that before sending, but we left it visible for the photos so you can find it). No breaks, no cracks in the old wood. Beautifully carved and preserved, and a very unique Swiss artisan-carved item. We’re easy to deal with. You are very important! Our fine inventory is very important. And your ranking of our performance is also very important! We wish to keep our 4.9 – 5 star ratings in all categories. We always insure our items BUT, more importantly, pack them extremely well knowing that most are not replaceable. Please remember that when leaving DSR ratings. Icon here or above to see more of our inventory, offerings and venues. We have a HUGE assortment of the finest antiques to be found online, all at your fingertips with Antiques & Uncommon Treasure. _gsrx_vers_631 GS 6.9.8b6 (631). This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes”. The seller is “antiquesuncommontreasure” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Age: 1850-1899
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
• Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1900

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