Antique Small Giltwood Display Stand / Plinth with Beaded Trim Vintage

Antique Small Giltwood Display Stand / Plinth with Beaded Trim VintageAdditional Description: A charming antique giltwood display stand of scalloped rectangular form, raised on four bun feet and adorned with a continuous beaded border along the edge. The top surface retains traces of its original decorative finish, with visible hand painted geometric lininglikely once part of a more elaborate parcel gilt or polychrome scheme. Over time, the surface has developed a beautifully worn patina, revealing layers of red bole

History: Coopered refers to the traditional method of making wooden vessels by fitting together vertical staves that are shaped

Bold scallop shell form with scrolling acanthus tip

Some wear and patina to gilt metal frame and filigree

The Last Supper by L

and domed lid topped by a cast swan finial

Château de Veauce I (Allier)

Saint-Simon (1675-1755) - considered among the most important sources of insight into French political and court life during the 17th and 18th centuries

Working lock with steel key

The lift-top reveals a fitted interior lined in green-painted metal

and decorative seating intended for dramatic interiors

Era: 19th Century

France (Limoges region)