A wonderful carved bear tricycle, made in Germany and dating C.1910. Well carved, with glass eyes and painted in folk art style. The bear is in good condition with no signs of repair and with a nice aged patina.
41cm/16" tall x 41cm/16" wide
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Black Forrest carvings originated in the town of Brienz in the early 1800's and first appeared in the UK as souvenirs taken home by young backpackers returning from the "Grand Tour", essentially a road trip around Europe and beyond that was popular among recently graduated upper class men. The fact the they originated from the black forest in southern Germany is a common misconception.
The carvings gained greater attention and popularity after they were exhibited in the London Great Exhibition of 1851 and Chicago Worlds Faire 1893.
***SHIPPING VIA UPS INCLUDED - I ship same day or next day (unless weekend or public holiday) - 95% of the time parcels arrive next day in the UK and take 2 days to the US and most of the world***
41cm/16" tall x 41cm/16" wide
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Black Forrest carvings originated in the town of Brienz in the early 1800's and first appeared in the UK as souvenirs taken home by young backpackers returning from the "Grand Tour", essentially a road trip around Europe and beyond that was popular among recently graduated upper class men. The fact the they originated from the black forest in southern Germany is a common misconception.
The carvings gained greater attention and popularity after they were exhibited in the London Great Exhibition of 1851 and Chicago Worlds Faire 1893.
***SHIPPING VIA UPS INCLUDED - I ship same day or next day (unless weekend or public holiday) - 95% of the time parcels arrive next day in the UK and take 2 days to the US and most of the world***