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Collections > Wood Carving
Over 700 architectural carvings including rare altar pieces.
Relief
Circular relief. Carving of a male bust, who is bearded and bare headed with a cross hanging at breast. Inscribed 'M K'. Size: Diameter: 7 cm. view details
Relief
Circular relief. Carving of two male figures on a horse, among a group of people with trees in the background. Inscribed 'RETOUR DE CHASSE D'HENRI IV'. Size:... view details
Relief
Circular relief. Carving of a female bust with looped hair and a low cut dress with necklace. Size: Diameter: 4 cm. view details
Box
Shaped box, the lid carved in relief with Virgin standing on a crescent moon. Size: 2.5 x 5.4 x 13 cm. view details
Box
Circular relief. Carving of amorino and the inscription 'J'en chercher un bon' on the detachable lid. Size: Diameter: 8.5 cm. view details
Walking Stick Handle
Walking stick handle carved in the form of head of helmeted solider. Size: Height: 13.5 cm. (approx.). view details
Nutcrackers
Nutcrackers carved in the form of a monk. Size: Height: 19.9 cm. view details
Pipe Case
Carved throughout. Hinged base. 'ANNO 1751' at the base of the stem, and the initials H.K. on the base of the bowl. Size: Length: 17 cm. (approx.). view details
Stick
Carving of two male figures one with club, the lower part is carved with a floral patern. Size: Length: 22.3 cm. view details
Snuff Box, 17th century
Snuff Box, French, 17th century Boxwood Relief of snuffers and smokers and the words 'LES PRISEURS ET LES FUMEURS', (French for 'snuffers and smokers'). Size:... view details