#237

German Wooden Furniture with Lithographed Paper Designs in Petite Size
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Description
6 " (17 cm.) The wooden furniture with lithographed paper cover in brown and black to simulate elaborate carving and inlay comprises a tall hall mirror,armoire with opening door,oval pedestal parlor table,bed,and side chair. The furniture is constructed with unusual dove-tailing,and the mirror has an ink inscription on the back "No 73a Puppenspiegel" and Gesetzlich geschutz stamp,along with a maker's stamp depicting a cupid with arrow and the initials E.G. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890,possibly C.G. Einhorn who registered the term "puppenstuben" in 1888. A rare set with designed maker's mark,the furniture combines carving with lithography for a very luxury look.