19TH CENTURY FRENCH PROVINCIAL FLOUR BOX

19TH CENTURY FRENCH PROVINCIAL FLOUR BOXA charming and authentic 19th Century French provincial wall mounted farinire or flour box. Hand crafted in pine and richly patinated with age. The front panel is decorated with two navely carved fish, reflecting its traditional use in rural kitchens for flouring fish before cooking. The shaped crest with pierced scrolling detail and original hanging aperture exemplifies rustic folk craftsmanship of the late 19th Century. Brittany, Circa 1870.

The interior retains its original thick black waterproof coating

genre and marine painter who exhibited from 1870 and was elected A

With a rotating ring

Dimensions: 89/90cm h x 78cm w x 84/86cm d [Seat 40cm h x 55cm d]

Dimensions: 67cm h x 77cm w x 2

5cm w x 35

Dimensions: 72cm h x 114cm w x 114cm d

Two large French silverplate serving trays engraved 'Buffet Metz'

Dimensions: 56cm h x 105

This facilitates ease of access to the upper area of the canvas and assists with perspective

This decorative armchair is constructed from mulberry wood and originates from the Cevennes region of France

Later paint