Savonarola Wooden Chair with Heraldic Motif and Lion Heads Antique

Savonarola Wooden Chair with Heraldic Motif and Lion Heads AntiqueSavonarola Wooden Chair Heraldic Motif Late 19th Early 20th c (1880 1920) Also called Dante chair or Curule Chair Revival piece inspired by Renaissance Italy Interlaced, curving slats form an X shaped base, a hallmark of this style, descended from Roman curule chairs and later adopted in Renaissance ceremonial furniture Tall crest rail is elaborately carved with scrolling foliage, central medallion and decorative detailing typical of late 19th early

Pope's Poetical Works (Referencing Alexander Pope)

Centerpiece on tripod feet with draped chains and dolphin supports

Handwritten note on top possible says "Madonna di Paradiso" or "di Pompei" which could indicate the iconographic source or the chapel image it's based on

Framed Portrait Miniature #2 - Woman in Royal Attire (Green and Pearls)

Scottish Divines 1505-1872

spoon cutouts in lids confirm

Webster & Son when his son joined the firm

Handpainted in Renaissance revival style (man and woman in 16th c attire)

off-shoulder dress - characteristic of the Biedermeier or early Victorian look

Articoli Regalo Baccarinin sticker points to Italian gift/art store that retailed them

Harrach was a leading glassmaker of this period

Naturally bleached white