1940s Vintage Maison Bagues Style Brass Magazine Rack With Antique Etchings on Celluloid

Description

Vintage brass magazine rack foldable with antique etchings on celluloid, attributed to Maison Bagues, 1940`s ca, French.

This vintage item … more Vintage brass magazine rack foldable with antique etchings on celluloid, attributed to Maison Bagues, 1940`s ca, French.

This vintage item has been gently cleaned while respecting the aged patina and is ready to use.

This Mid-century magazine rack is a good example of a piece described as `Hollywood Regency`. The 18th Century French engravings on the sides portray the Grand Tour of the Regency period. With its Modernist design & Neoclassical scrolling patterns make this design light & elegant. It has of the many features of Maison Bagues, the attributed designer & manufacturer.

This storage is practical while keeping a sense of style. It would make a smart finishing detail to a range of interiors such as Traditional, Art Deco, Hollywood Regency, 70`s Glamour, Shabby Chic, or Contemporary.

Structurally it is made of solid brass, several parts bolted together. The handle & sides have a scrolling pattern finished with a decorative finial. At the bottom there are slender cabriole feet.

On the inside compartment at the bottom there is a curved solid polished brass surface where the magazines stand. The internal sides are covered with fabric in a pale red tone.

The 2 lateral side panels are fitted at each side in an angle, and suspended in decorative brass brackets. The external sides are fitted with two antique etchings on celluloid. The scenes are:

"View of the village of Mola located on the seaside", general view of the port and the city of Syracuse, drawn by Des Prez, engraved by H Guttemberg.

"Second view of the surroundings of the town of Castro Giovanni", drawn by Claude Louis Chatelet, engraved by Du Parc ( Emmanuel Jean Nepomucène de Ghendt).

Views taken from "The Voyage Pittoresque ou description des Royaume de Naples et de Sicilie" by Richard de Saint-Non (1727-1791), circa 1786.

Each scene is surrounded by a polished solid brass trim.

To close the magazine rack, pull up the handle.

To open, hold & push outwards the 4 round decorative brass bolts.

This magazine rack is in very good vintage condition. The frame is sound & sturdy with no missing parts. The original clear lacquer is present on the brass surfaces. The brass has a warm antique patina developed over the years with some tarnishing, minor rubbing & tiny marks. The celluloid panels are free of cracks & chips. The printed etchings are in very good condition. The fabric inside is in good condition with minor rubbing & minor light marks in line with age.

Additional dimensions:

The total dimensions when closed (extended) are: Height: 58 cm, Width: 44.5 cm, Depth: 16.5 cm

Packing is offered free of charge. We take special professional care while packing. For safe transport the magazine rack would be wrapped in bubble wrap, foam and an outer layer of card. It would then easily fit into a box with loose fill packing nuts, safe for posting with a courier. We ship with reliable couriers (signed for, tracked & insured).

Please note that the shipping cost advertised here also includes all destination import duties & local taxes as required by Chairish, so we will ship from the United Kingdom to USA this item DTP (Duties & Taxes Paid). less