EARLY 19TH CENTURY PAINTED NORMANDY MARRIAGE BOX

EARLY 19TH CENTURY PAINTED NORMANDY MARRIAGE BOXBeautiful painted marriage coffer. The domed lid is decorated with a crowned eagle,drapes and floral motifs. To the front is a bird with a tulip in its beak and floral and foliate decorative motifs. Floral & foliate decoration. to the sides. The crowned golden eagle against a blue background is a symbol of the First Empire (1804 1815). With its talons clutching a thunderbolt. A traditional piece from Normandy, that dates to the early 19th century.

Mid 20th century Italian ocassional table

It sits on casters

It is in beautiful condition with the tapestry retaining its unfaded colour

Dimensions: 137cm h x 90cm w x 8cm d

Also available is a stunning matching daybed sofa

French upholstered walnut stool / ottoman in the Louis XV style

With extended arm that can be swivelled into desired position

This beautiful table suits many interiors and uses

Each tier with four folding dividers

Circa 1920 with some wear to the silver plate

iron and brass firefront / fender decorated with grape vine leaves and brass snails

5cm w x 33