Antique 19th c Black Forest Cigar, Smoker's Cabinet, Stand, Box, German Shepherd French ivory the shape of the pieces

the shape of the pieces is specifically fashioned for cake and/or melon with a curved knife style blade on one side for cutting and the fork tines for piercing the pastry

No warping

black leatherette covering

Fuchs and also Pierre Queille

Antique 19th c Black Forest Cigar, Smoker's Cabinet, Stand, Box, German Shepherd French ivory the shape of the piecesSO charming! A 19th century smoker's caddy with huge and beautifully carved German Shepherd dog hinged to open for tobacco or cigar storage inside hollowed out pot. An angled server for matches and a brass cup for spent matches and ashes or cigar clippings. This one is superb! Yes, tip of one ear has been chipped ages ago, could be restored quite easily. No other flaws to note. Glass eyes bring him alive, don't they? He's chained, and rests one front