A near opposing pair of carved Black Forest bear ashtrays, late 19th/early 20th century, each seated with a paw raised, their legs around a stump with a brass lined well, the largest 20.5cm high (2) Condition report: Both chipped in places - the larger with a break to its left ear and right back paw. The other with chips to the nose, teeth and both back paws. Both with general wear, rubbing, marks and knocks. The larger with small splits to the back.