Antique Early 1900s Carved Boxer/Bulldog Brush Holder – Van Dorth Noble Family? German/Dutch/Swiss Black Forest Folk Art. This remarkable piece bears a faint but intriguing mark. A name tied to a historic Dutch noble family, suggesting a possible aristocratic connection or artisan workshop origin. A rare conversation piece blending folk art, aristocratic history, and practicality. After extensive research, I’ve been unable to locate another example of this exact carving – possibly a one-of-a-kind survivor from a small artisan workshop. With exaggerated features typical of. Folk art or early commercial decor (1910s-1930s). Perfect for collectors of. Dog-themed antiques (Bulldog/Boxer memorabilia). Early 20th-century grooming accessories. Dutch/German/Swiss Black Forest wood carvings. Material & Craftsmanship. Hand-carved from rich, dark hardwood (likely walnut or oak) with a smooth, aged patina. Stylized expressive features -deep wrinkles, strong jaw, and open mouth designed to hold a shoe brush, clothes brush, or whisk broom in the neck. Possible Dutch/German origin -while similar to Black Forest carvings, the. Marking hints at a potential Dutch workshop link. The Van Dorth family was a prominent Dutch noble lineage (Gelderland, 16th-18th centuries), known for landholdings and political influence. Likely early 1900s (Edwardian or interwar period). Similar pieces were made in Germany, England, or the U. For the middle-class market. Height = 23 cm, width = 22 cm, depth = 23 cm. Overall excellent vintage condition with a rich, undisturbed patina. One minor, stable crack on the left ear (can be easily glued if desired). No other damage- no missing parts, no woodworm, no significant wear. A later replacement (likely mid-20th century) is included for display purposes. Not original to the piece. But fits the holder perfectly. This is a genuine antique with a minor, stable crack as described. The’van Dorth’ mark is faint but visible-research suggests ties to Dutch nobility, though its exact origin remains a mystery. 5 KG (above 5 KG different rates apply). The Netherlands : 6,75 Euro (PostNL). EUR 1: 20 euro. Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark (excluding Faroe Islands and Greenland), Germany, France (including Corsica and Monaco), Italy excl. San Marino and Vatican City, Austria, Spain inclusief. Balearic Islands, excl Canary Islands, Sweden. EUR 2: 25 euro. Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal (including Azores and Madeira), Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Albania, Andorra, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Canary Islands, Cyprus, Faroe Islands, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Iceland, Channel Islands, Croatia, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Ukraine, San Marino, Serbia, Turkey, Vatican City, Belarus, Switzerland, United Kingdom excl. Gibraltar and Channel Islands. United States, Canada, Russia and All other countries. Please see pictures, they form a part of my description of this item.
