Exq Antique Black Forest Carved 28.5" Wall Clock, Fruits of the Hunt Themed Deer & Game Hen or Bird hand painted Silversmith marks are for Maison

Silversmith marks are for Maison Ernest Cardeilhac

Those who were of sufficient station in life to afford having their likeness memorialized in miniature were typically those who also could afford the finest fashions of the day

I have made up many from this era

The carved case is really a work of sculpture and art

Obviously was once mounted in paneling or in cabinetry

Exq Antique Black Forest Carved 28.5" Wall Clock, Fruits of the Hunt Themed Deer & Game Hen or Bird hand painted Silversmith marks are for MaisonExceptional & rare antique Swiss Black Forest hand carved 28. 5" tall parlor or wall clock with "Fruits of the Hunt" theme, trophy style deer at the top with genuine antlers, deer & game hen hung as if fresh from the hunt and a grouping at the bottom including bow, quiver with arrows amidst oak leaves! Absolutely gorgeous! The carving is of the highest quality and, as you can see, the condition is amazing with its age taken into consideration. The