#46

French "Globe de Mariage" with Original Gilt Ormolu Presentation
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$400
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Description
19" (48 cm.) A mauve velvet tufted cushion is centered within an elaborate gilt ormolu frame with beveled mirrors,winged dove,sunflowers,fern leaves and other decorative symbols,and contains fragments of original wedding wax orange blossoms from corsage and coronet,and with small bisque blue-winged angel; the presentation rests upon an ebony wooden base under original blown glass dome. Excellent condition. French,circa 1880,the lovely tradition commemorated a couple's wedding day.