#119

French Globe de Mariee with Rare Symbols
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$650
sold
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21" x 13" (53 x 13 cm). An elaborate arrangement is centered by a royal blue velvet tufted cushion in garland frame. There is a steeple-shaped mirror at the back with etched fern design, framed by long narrow leaf emblems and sheaths of wheat, and surmounted five diamond-shaped mirrors that are arranged to form a star. There are three additional rectangular mirrors and two diamond mirrors. A wreath of symbols forms a semi-circle above the cushion and includes two doves with wreaths of harmony, 12 oak leaves symbolizing longevity, three 5-petaled flower, and 12 unusual symbols that resemble a fleur-de-lis enclosing a small six petal blossom. Posed upon the cushion is an elaborate coronet of tiniest wax buds and petals. Additional similar wax decorations appear along the bottom edge. The presentation is arranged upon an ebony-finished wooden base with glass dome. French, circa 1890.