Two Black Forest Bird-Carved Walnut Boxes

fourth quarter 19th century, probably Swiss, including an oblong glove box with serpentine sides incised with flowers, on scrolled feet and with a hinged cover decorated with a pheasant, h. 9", w. 12-1/2", d. 6", and a jewelry box with a hinged cover carved with an adult and baby bird, the sides carved with ivy on a stippled ground, the feet depicting palmettes, h. 9", w. 9-3/4" d. 9-1/4".

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