#506

Fine 19th Century Miniature Room with Lithographed Walls,Rare Furnishings
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$3,250
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Description
22" (56 cm.) w. x 11"h. x 11"d. The wooden framed room with shapely column front is fitted on the interior with lithographed paper to simulate walls,windows,architectural details,furniture and accessories,and there is lithographed paper on the floor to simulate carpet. The room is well-furnished with wonderful petite pieces,highlighted by a gilded metal set of settee,four chairs,stool and table,each with patterned silk taffeta upholstery. There is a tin parlor stove,probably Maerklin,with profile of lady's head and gilded crest,ormolu table,ormolu three-tiered stand,leather table,small metal chair with Vienna porcelain inserts,fancy parlor stove that began as a candy container,bronze dog,and a myriad of rare accessories: ormolu birdcage,ormolu decanter set with green glass bottles,gilt metal tea service,leather trunk,ormolu three-tiered dessert plate,and a very fine porcelain statue of a lady holding a baby with Dresden lace trim. There is a velvet carpet with gold metallic weave,and four porcelain-head ladies with original costumes. Excellent condition. Circa 1890.