Antique 19th C. Swiss Black Forest Carved 9" Figural Match or Toothpick Holder, Jovial Figure brilliant cut crystal This one not actually "Boulle"

This one not actually "Boulle" but the style of inlay is superb and quite unique in that the inlays are shimmering mother of pearl set in that very Victorian black wood

One actor plays Napoleon

but it was filled with 18k gold implements

The old backing still has antique fittings with which it was attached to a door in some castle or palace or chateau

Antique 19th C. Swiss Black Forest Carved 9" Figural Match or Toothpick Holder, Jovial Figure brilliant cut crystal This one not actually "Boulle"Delightful antique Black Forest hand carved 9 1 8" tall jovial figure, a match or toothpick holder with multi color wood finish and fabulous detail! These 19th century elegant little carved figures, Swiss Black Forest works of sculpture that seem unimaginable to have carved, and imagine how rare to find ones that remain after all of these years. Most often we find thread spools, both men and women's figures though we don't find them often! This one is