Antique Black Forest Gothic Revival wood keepsake box with floral carving, Germany c. 1890s

A charming antique Black Forest wood keepsake box, made in Germany around the 1890s in a beautiful Gothic Revival style. This piece is shaped in a classic casket form, with a slightly domed hinged lid lending it a graceful profile.

The wood is finely worked with an all-over rippled, wavy texture, giving the surface a lively, almost flowing quality. Bold foliate and floral accents decorate the lid and sides, each carefully executed to create a wonderful sense of depth and movement. The result is a box full of rich texture and character, typical of the skilled Black Forest carvers who celebrated the beauty of nature in their work.

Keepsake boxes like this were popular for jewellery, letters, and treasured mementoes, and today this piece would make a delightful addition to a desk, dressing table, or display cabinet.

214 g
8.5 cm tall
15 cm wide
7.5 cm deep

Very good antique condition. Some nicks and light scuffing in keeping with age and gentle use, with the carving remaining crisp and the box presenting beautifully.