Large Napoleon III Marquetry Planter

Description

Large rectangular planter resting on a pyramid-shaped foot, with convex sides ending in four wide feet
scroll, in Boulle-type marquetry, … more Large rectangular planter resting on a pyramid-shaped foot, with convex sides ending in four wide feet
scroll, in Boulle-type marquetry, decorated with brass foliage on a brown tortoiseshell background.
Rich ornamentation of gilded bronzes such as volutes, shells, scrolls, acanthus. Zinc tray and bronze finial
present. Both sides are identical. Napoleon III period.
DIMENSIONS: 0.84m high, 0.68m wide and 0.43m deep. less